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Horizon Newsletter April 2024
April 2024
Note from Activities
Are you Eclipse ready? The eclipse is set to begin happening on April 8th at 1:50 p.m. and end at 4:23 p.m. The entire event is 2 hours and 23 minutes long. At approximately 3:08 p.m. and lasting for 4 minutes and 1 second there will be a total eclipse. There will be a lot of people here from out of town. Please have a full tank of gas, all of your medications and shopping done ahead of that weekend, and make sure to pick up a pair of Eclipse glasses from us at our center so that you can safely experience this historical event.
April is also Volunteer Appreciation Month and we are going to have a Volunteer Open House. If you are a current volunteer – we appreciate all that you do to help with our daily operations! If you want to learn about available volunteer opportunities – come check us out. We have several opportunities available for you to get involved. Come be a part of a wonderful organization. Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization and they are the key to our success. We will have a Volunteer Open House on April 18th from 1-3pm. This will be followed by Music and a Meal at 3:00 p.m. where Mystery Train Band will perform and dinner will be prepared by Chicken Inn. Don’t miss out – reserve your spot today.
In order to be a part of all of the wonderful things we provide we do ask that you purchase a membership. Memberships are for seniors who are 60 or over and the cost is a one-time charge of $50 for the entire year. That is a deal! We do have scholarships available for people who are on a limited income and are unable to pay the membership fee. We never want finances to be a barrier to our seniors – so please inquire if you are in need of assistance.
We do offer Day Passes as well. You are welcome to come try us out for a day by purchasing a Day Pass at our front desk. The fee is $5 for the day and that money can be applied to your membership if you decide to join. Please do not let any fee stand in the way of you joining in on the fun we have here at our center. If you are unable to pay for any reason – please come see me and we can work something out.
If transportation is a concern – we do offer the services of ShelbyGo. Make sure to schedule it in advance so that we have availability. We have several center members who utilize ShelbyGo for transportation to and from activities.
If you are interested in joining our center programs, but are a little shy. We do understand! Everyone was new here once, but have all become a part of our center family. We welcome new faces and want you to come give us a try. There should never be any barriers to you being able to attend center events. Please give me a call at (317) 398-0127 if you have any questions or concerns. You can also keep up to date on programming via the Shelby Senior Services Facebook Page and our website at http://www.shelbyseniorservices.org.
Crystalá Evans, ADC
Shelbyville Activity Coordinator
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
Tuesdays in April 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. Come give it a try and enjoy a nice warm cup of coffee, tea, and even hot cocoa. Since we are not having breakfast – if enough people sign-up we will have donuts. We will have something for everyone.
Tuesdays in April at 1:00 p.m. Meditative Rose – Artistic Expression We are going to be doing the Meditative Rose which is famously painted by Salvadore Dali on Tuesdays in April. To tie in with our trip to the Dali Alive experience at Newfields we are going to try our hand at our own Dali interpretation. I will have 8 x 10 canvas available for $2, or you can bring a canvas of your own size choice. No cost to participate. Come and try your hand at our version of this beautiful masterpiece.
*Thursday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m. Roll with Doane for Commissioner – Coffee and Cinnamon Rolls with JT Doane We are going to welcome JT Doane to our center for a Meet and Greet and to enjoy Cinnamon rolls. We will start POKENO immediately following at 9:30 a.m.
Friday, April 5th at 8:00 a.m. Pop-Up Shop with Maurer’s Market We are going to have freeze dried candies for you to purchase. Get ready for the eclipse with some space-themed candy. This is a fun twist on the upcoming eclipse. Come shop and stock up on sweet treats. Call Crystalá Evans, Activity Coordinator at 317-398-0127 to be part of our next Pop-Up Shop!
Friday, April 5th at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday –Eclipse Theme We are going to have an Eclipse Party! Dress in your favorite Space-themed attire. It can be Sun and moon, Star Wars, Star Trek, and even Alien-related. There will be a costume contest with an Eclipse Party Basket as a prize. Prize table sponsored by Vita Senior Living.
*Friday April 5th at 12:00 p.m. Eclipse Lunch Party We are going to be serving up Planetary Pizza, Saturn Salad, Sun Chips, Moon Pies, Cosmic Brownies, and Tang to drink. Please sign up for this event as space is limited to 40 people. We will have Eclipse glasses while supplies last. Dress in your favorite Eclipse attire. Come for Bingo, stay for lunch and games in the afternoon.
The center will be CLOSED for the Eclipse April 8th
Tuesday, April 9th and 23rd By Appointment from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. Mobile Nails By A′del We are going to continue offering 30-minute Senior Polish Sessions in April with Mobile Nails By A′del Moore. Manicures only for natural nails. No Pedicures or Acrylic Nails during these sessions. There is no cost, but donations are greatly appreciated. Call to schedule your appointment slot today!
*Wednesday, April 10th at 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn – Estate Planning COST $5 Join us as we welcome Jody Butts here from Stephenson Rife, LLP here to talk to you about Estate Planning. Latisha Idelwine with also be here from MHP to talk about the MHP Foundation. Lunch is going to be Meatloaf from Cracker Barrel. You must R.S.V.P. at the front desk by April 9th. Room for 20 guests. Cost is $5.
Thursday, April 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 “To Hell And Back” by Audie Murphy. We are excited to share our thoughts on this awesome book. All center members are welcome!
*Thursday – April 11th at 1:00 p.m. – Movie Matinee “My Fair Lady” and Popcorn We are going to be showing “My Fair Lady” featuring Audrey Hepburn. Come and enjoy a movie and some popcorn while watching a fun movie. The movie is 2 hours and 53 minutes long. Please sign up in advance for the movie so that we know how many are coming and how much popcorn to prepare.
*Friday, April 12th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday Kite Day and April Birthdays We are celebrating Kite Day and if the weather permits we can go fly a kite outside. We shall see. Wear anything that is kite related. Our prize table sponsor is Ashford Place. The Birthday cupcake sponsor is Jane Sparks. Come play Bingo and have cupcakes with the April birthday gang. We have a long list of April birthdays that we can’t wait to celebrate.
*Tuesday, April 16th at 9:00 a.m. Caffeinated and Connected with the Commissioner and The Mayor Come and have coffee and donuts with Shelby County Commissioner Jason Abel and Mayor Scott Furgeson. We will discuss county government happenings for 2024. This is a great chance to have an open forum discussion with government officials directly. Call to reserve your spot and Day Passes are available.
Thursday, Apri1 18th from 1-3 pm. Volunteer Open House We will have refreshments, games and more. Come be a part of the fun as we thank our volunteers. We appreciate you!
*Thursday, April 18th at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal with the Mystery Train Band We are going to be welcoming the Mystery Train Band to our center. They will be here to play us some great music. Our meal sponsor is Chicken Inn and J.T. Doane for Shelby County Commissioner is providing the dessert. The meal is being served at 4:00 p.m. You must RSVP for this event by April 15th and it is limited to 30 people.
Friday, April 19th at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Jelly Bean Day Wear your favorite Jelly Bean color or anything with Jelly Beans on it. There will be jelly bean treats to enjoy as well. We are even going to have a Guess How Many jelly beans are in the jar. The closest person will win the entire jar! Our prize table sponsor is Morristown Manor.
Monday, April 22nd at 1:00 p.m. –Dance and Karaoke with DJ Moxy – Drama at the Disco We will be having a Spring Fling Dance Party and Karaoke fun with Moxy our favorite DJ. This time we are going to have a little Drama at the Disco – where there will be a “Who Did It Reveal” Join us for music, dance, singing, and friendship. Light refreshments will be served. Put on those dancing shoes, wear your Spring colors or favorite Disco attire, practice your favorite song, and come on out for an afternoon of fun.
*Wednesday, April 24th, Bus Departs at 10:00 a.m. Day Trip – Newfields and Dali Alive Cost is $30 and is limited to 14 people. The cost of the lunch is at your expense and we are excited to be having lunch at the Café at Newfields in the museum. You are in for a real treat at the Dali Alive experience. Then you are able to visit the beautiful gardens with their Spring blooms or stay inside and enjoy the exhibits throughout the museum. Plus there is even a museum and garden shop. Plan to spend the whole day at Newfields and immerse yourself in all that they have to offer. Dali Alive is a multi-sensory experience with bright and contrasting lighting, changing sounds, large images, crowds, or various additional stimuli. If you have serious health issues, have an epileptic condition, or any health condition you believe can be triggered by a sensory event please do not attend this portion of the trip.
*Thursday, April 25th at 1:00 p.m. Cookies and Canvas Cost is $20 and is limited to 10 people. We are going to welcome Becky Gorman here to paint with us. We are going to be working on painting flowers. Feel free to bring your brushes, or we will have brushes for you to use. Sign-up as space is limited.
Friday, April 26th at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – Pretzel and Pet Day We are going to bring a picture of our favorite pet for Pet Day and enjoy a pretzel treat. You are welcome to bring a pretzel treat to share as well. Prize table sponsored by Greenfield Health Care. Bingo prizes and a coverall will be given out to our lucky winners!
Friday, May 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Pop-Up Shop with Blue Bell Farms We are going to have Hannah from Blue Bell Farms here for our Pop-Up Shop. Come shop till you drop. Call Crystalá Evans, Activity Coordinator at 317-398-0127 to be part of our next Pop-Up Shop!
Friday, May 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Derby Hat Day We are going to wear our favorite hats for Derby Day. Come dressed for the Derby and let’s have some fun. We are going to sip Mint Juleps, and cookies, and play some Bingo. Our prize table sponsor is Victorious Star. Come and hear from Ntanda Chishimba as she talks all about what Victorious Star has to offer for Home Care Services.