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Horizon Newsletter July 2024
July 2024
Note from Activities
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help make our Strawberry Festival a success. We could not have done it without the support of so many people in our community.
Summer brings sunshine, cookouts, and backyard fun. But for some older adults in our community, these joyful months can feel isolating. With longer days and potentially increased heat, staying cool and connected can be a challenge.
Here at Shelby Senior Services, we are dedicated to helping Shelby county seniors stay socially connected through meaningful activities of engagement. July is here and that means warmer weather. Please make sure to stay hydrated and cool. We will always have cool water and air conditioning available while you participate in your favorite activities.
We are so excited to announce that we are having our first wedding at the Senior Center! Everyone is cordially invited to be a part of the wedding of Barb Hoban to Dwain Alexander at 11:00 a.m. on July 29th. There will be food, music, and merriment as we share in their special day.
Please be sure to scan your card every time you visit Shelby Senior Services and be sure you are swiping the screen for all that you do while here: classes, lunch, library, support groups, etc. Also, make sure you check Drop-In. This helps when we apply for grants. If you do not have a scan card, or have lost yours, please see me.
The Shelby Senior Services Center membership is $50 per year. This amount helps us keep the facility open. If this is a financial hardship, we certainly understand. We do have Scholarships available to cover the costs.
Please note, we have been updating our records for 2024 and getting photos of all of our seniors. If you have not had a photo taken recently, please see the front desk and they will take your picture. If any of your information has changed: address, phone, emergency contact – please let us know so that we can update your records in our system. We will always protect your private information.
Make sure to sign up for your favorite programs at our front desk or by calling 317-398-0127 because space is limited and we don’t want you to miss out. All paid programs must be paid for at the time you reserve the spot.
Crystalá Evans, ADC
Shelbyville Activity Coordinator
“Give the world the best you have and the best will come to you.”
Activity Highlights
Please sign up as some activities have limited space. When there is a cost for an activity please pay at the Front Desk or call 317-398-0127 to sign-up over the phone via a credit card. * denotes that you MUST sign up at the Front Desk prior to the event date
Daily – Drop-In, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come inside where the weather is cool. We have air conditioning, cold water and daily lunches. We will have designated tables for daily Drop-In Activities. You are welcome to bring a book, craft or engage in an activity from the Activity Basket such as a word puzzle or a card game. Please sit as the designated tables – these will change daily depending on the activity for that day.
The center will be CLOSED to in-person programming on July 4th and 5th for the Independence Day Holiday.
Tuesday, July 2nd and 30th at 9:00 a.m. Caffeinated and Connected Please come and join the fun as we enjoy a fun Coffee Bar and have a different discussion topic or game planned for each week. The more the merrier! This will be a great way to get to know one another. Since we are not having breakfast – if enough people sign-up we will have donuts.
Wednesday’s in July at 9:15 a.m. Bible Study Join us each Wednesday for our non-denominational Bible Study with Jim Martin. We have a great group of people who meet here to come together for fellowship and faith. Join us for prayer, bible readings, reflection, discussion, and fun. We would love to have you join our group.
Tuesday’s in July at 1:00 p.m. – Christmas in July for the Grover Tree The theme for this year’s Grover Tree is Christmas Around the World. Feel free to come decorate ornaments with us Tuesdays during Open Crafting in July for this tree. Join the fun!
*Wednesday, July 10th at 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn – Safety In The Home COST $5 Join us as we welcome Alice Uwizeyimana from AsanteCare to discuss Safety In The Home. In order to stay living in your home you want to make sure that you are taking steps to ensure your safety. One small thing can end up being a big thing. We will have pizza, chips, a sundae bar for dessert, and unsweet tea to drink. You must R.S.V.P. at the front desk by July 9th . Room for 20 guests. Cost $5.
*Thursday, July 11th at 9:00 a.m. Coffee with The Mayor Scott Furgeson will be here to enjoy a cup of coffee and chat. He wants to hear from our 60 and over senior community. This is a great chance to have an open forum discussion with the Mayor directly. Call to reserve your spot and Day Passes are available.
Thursday, July 11th at 1:00 p.m. Book Club at the Horizon Center in the Community Room with Pam Weakley from the library. This month we will be discussing the book “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. Everyone is to meet in the Main Room. We are excited to share our thoughts on this awesome book. All center members are welcome!
Thursday – July 11th at 2:00 p.m. – Movie Matinee “Beach Blanket Bingo” and Popcorn We are going to be showing “Beach Blanket Bingo” featuring Frankie Avalon. Come and enjoy a movie and some popcorn while watching a fun movie. The movie is 1 hour and 37 minutes long.
Friday, July 12th at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – All Center Birthday Party We are going to celebrate all of the July Birthday’s, and all of the Birthdays celebrated throughout the year. Sign-up at the Front Desk and tell us your birth month. Bring a gift to share with someone who shares or is close to your birth month. It is going to be a White Elephant exchange. Bring a gift and join in on the fun. We will celebrate with cupcakes sponsored by Freeman Family Funeral. Bingo prize table is going to be sponsored by Ashford Place.
*Monday, July 15th at 12:00 p.m. Summer Burn Prevention with MHP We are going to welcome Madisson from MHP Wound Clinic here to discuss how to prevent summer burns. We often forget that even a little time in the sun can cause damage to our skin. Learn how to stay safe in the sun.
* Tuesday, July 16th at 9:00 a.m. Day Trip – Batesville COST $10 The bus will depart at 9a.m. to head to Batesville, IN. We will have a guided bus tour with Carolynn from the Batesville Historical Center, stop at a few places along the way. Then we will have lunch at the Brau Haus. Pick what you will want to eat when you sign up for the trip. The menu is at the front desk. They have a special of 3-piece fried chicken with green beans, mashed potatoes, and gravy for $8.99. After lunch, we will go to Weberdings for a tour of their facility and some shopping. Lunch is at your expense. Cost covers transportation & donation for the historical center.
*Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. Rootbeer Floats with Stacey Bunes from Clear Captions Come for lunch and stay for rootbeer floats. What a great way to cool off and enjoy a sweet treat with friends.
*Thursday, July 18th at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal – Hi Way 46 Band and Flame Kissed BBQ COST $7 We are going to welcome Hi Way 46 Band back to our center for another amazing show! Come for the music and stay for the meal. The meal is being provided by Flame Kissed BBQ. We will be have pulled pork BBQ, baked beans, potato salad, ice cream for dessert, and a drink. We would like you to sign up and pay by Tuesday, July 16th. Space is limited – so sign up early.
*Thursday, July 25st at 1:00 p.m. Canvas Class with Mindy COST $25 We are welcoming Mindy here for a fun canvas class. Cost is $25 and is limited to 10 participants. Feel free to bring your favorite brushes, or use that ones we have available. We are excited to work on an acrylic painting with a new artist. Come join the fun!
Friday, July 26th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Bagel Day We are going to celebrate Bagel Day. Bagels and cream cheese will be available for you to enjoy. There will even be a few bagel treats to try. We will have Daily Bread Bingo and our prize table sponsor is going to be Compass Park.
*Monday, July 29th at 11:00 a.m. Wedding Party with Barb and Dwain You are all cordially invited to witness the wedding of Barb Hoban and Dwain Alexander. There will be food and cake, music and merriment. DJ Moxy will be here to play music for the bride and groom. They have requested no gifts, please. There will be a card box for you to put in a card to wish them well. Please sign up if you plan to attend.
*Monday, July 29th at 5:00 p.m. Day Trip – Senior Swim Pool Party at Meridian Park Pool We will be gathering together at the center and taking the bus to grab dinner. Then we will arrive at the pool at 6:30 p.m. for a Pool Party. Cost is free – you just pay for your dinner. Space is limited to 14 people on the bus. You are also welcome to just meet us at the pool for the evening as well. There is going to be water fitness, music and beach blanket bingo. The event sponsor is Infinity Home Care and refreshments will be provided at the pool compliments of Walker Place. This a great way to enjoy the pool with other people who are over 55. We hope to see you there.
*Thursday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Make and Take -Succulent Bar Cost $4 Come and create a fun Succulent planter that you can take home. These plants are very hardy and require little attention. Please sign-up by July 30th so we know how many planters we will need. Thank you.
Friday, August 2nd at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Sunflower Day and Daily Bread Bingo The prices of things just keep sky rocketing. We are going to have grocery Bingo where all of the prizes are edible. We are going to encourage you to wear sunflowers or something with a sunflower on it for Fun Friday. Come enjoy Daily Bread Bingo.