Shelbyville

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August

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

 *Taking Appointments for – Tell Your Story – Make Your Mark: We are going to be continuing our Oral History recordings and we want to hear your story. We are interviewing all seniors over the age of 60. This is a great way to tell your story and we will archive it as a part of the History of Shelbyville. During your lifetime, you have seen many great things, accomplished great achievements, and overcome many obstacles. Please contact Crystala Evans at 317-398-0127 to reserve a slot to tell your story. Crystala can schedule you for your recording at your convenience. We would love to have you become a part of history! 

*Mondays in August by appointment– Tech Savvy Seniors – By Appointment from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will be taking appointments for you to learn your technology with one-on-one, 30-minute sessions. Make your appointment, tell us what you want to learn on your device, and bring your technology fully charged and ready to work on during your session. 

Tuesdays in August at 10:00 a.m. Caffeinated and Connected Sessions: We are going to be playing board games during our Caffeinated and Connected Series. Please come and join the fun as we enjoy a fun Coffee Bar, eat donuts, and play a different game each week. The more the merrier! This will be a great way to get more comfortable playing new games. Come give it a try and enjoy something new. 

Tuesdays and Fridays in August at 1:00 p.m. Euchre:  Join us on Tuesday and Friday afternoons for Euchre. We have tables of 4 players and after each round – the winning pair gets to move to the next table. There are 8 games and the scorecards get put into a basket for a monthly gift card drawing. The more you play the more chances you have to be the lucky winner. We play for fun – not for competition. 

Wednesdays in August at 9:15 am. 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.

Friday, August 1 at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday Golden Girls Day:  Everyone has a favorite Golden Girl that they can identify with. Are you a Blanche, Dorothy, Sophia, or Rose? Dress in an outfit that shows which one you are most like. You can also wear something that is related to the Golden Girls. This day is also Homemade Pie Day. If you have a special pie that you make – bring it to share with the group, Our Bingo sponsor is Victorious Star. 

*Monday, August 4 at 1:00 p.m., Nutrition For Life with Dartaja Woods: We are going to welcome Dartaja Woods from the American Heart Association here for a very informative class on Nutrition. We will also be making smoothies. Enjoy a healthy snack and learn more about how to look and feel younger by properly fueling your body. 

*Tuesday, August 5 at 8:00 a.m. Day Trip to the Indiana State Fair. Cost is $5: There are 14 spots on the bus. The seats are very cozy on the bus. Cost is a donation of $5 per person for gas is to be taken at the time of your reservation for your spot on the bus. The tickets to the Fair Entry have been donated by the Indiana State Fair. This trip will include a fair amount of walking. Be prepared. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and lots of sunscreen. Also, bring cash to spend at the food vendors to avoid extra fees. We will depart the center on the bus promptly at 8:00 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. If you are not able to be out and about for the entire day, then this trip is not appropriate.

*Thursday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. Emergency Preparedness with Sandy Hall: We will welcome Sandy Hall here from the Shelby County Health Department to discuss Emergency Preparedness. She will have a lot of fun things to give you to take home to stay safe in the event of an emergency. Don’t be caught without the proper tools. Please sign up in advance so that we know how many items she will need to bring. 

Friday, August 8 at 9:00 a.m. – Fun Friday – Cat Day and Dollar Day:  Bring a Dollar for a fun game. Also, bring a picture of your beloved Cat, or something cat-related. We will have pictures of cats that are available for adoption from the Shelby County Animal Shelter. We will celebrate August Birthdays with cupcakes sponsored by Tim and Janice Conway of Blue River Stained Glass. Bingo prize table is going to be sponsored by Ashford Place.

*Wednesday, August 13 – Day Trip CPR Class and Lunch at Just Peachy: Join us at a CPR Class where we will learn life-saving skills. Cost is FREE. Room for 7 people. Bus departs at 8:30 AM. We will have a CPR class and then travel to Just Peachy Café for lunch. Cost of the lunch is at your expense. 

*Wednesday, August 13 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and Learn – Stay Sharp, Stay Safe -Protecting Yourself from Scams – COST $5:  Brittney Minnich and Annette Rayburn will be here from Fifth Third Bank to talk about Scams and ways to help your financial wellness. Stay Sharp, Stay Safe: Protect Yourself from Scams. We are going to have lunch sponsored by Your Way Catering. It will be Pulled Pork BBQ, Baked Beans, Mac-n-Cheese, and Brownies for Dessert. You must R.S.V.P. at the front desk by August 12^th. The cost is $5 and there is room for 20 people. 

*Thursday, August 14 at 9:00 a.m. Coffee with The Mayor & Knox Box Inf: 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. We will also have a presentation on the Know Box program. These are FREE for you. Help EMS help you should an emergency arise. Call to reserve your spot and Day Passes are available. Robert Moore from Defender Financial will be here with donuts. Please sign up in advance so that we have enough donuts available. 

Thursday, August 14 at 1:00 p.m. Book Club at the Horizon Center in the Meeting Room: with Pam Weakley from the library. This month we will be discussing “The Winter Soldier: Cold Front” by Mackenzie Lee. Everyone is meeting in the Meeting Room this month. All center members are welcome. 

Thursday – August 14 at 1:00 p.m. – Movie Matinee “A Star Is Born” and Popcorn: We are going to be showing “A Star Is Born” featuring Judy Garland and James Mason. Come and enjoy a movie and some popcorn while watching a fun movie. The movie is 2 hours and 56 minutes long.

Friday, August 15 at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday Tell A Joke Day: Bring your best Joke for Tell a Joke Day. It can be a Knock, knock-knock joke, or a real humdinger. Our Bingo sponsor is Morristown Manor. Come enjoy some joking and fun. No pun intended.

*Wednesday, August 20  at 12:00 p.m. Annual All Center Picnic at Sunset Park: Join us for our Annual Picnic at Sunset Park. All center members are welcome. We are going to have fried chicken provided by the Kopper Kettle. Please bring a side dish to share with everyone. You will need to bring a serving spoon for each item. These are self-serve, so please make it easy for everyone. I don’t have time to stage every side item. Please plan accordingly and bring a cushion or a chair for your comfort. We will have chair volleyball, games and Karaoke with DJ Moxy. It is sure to be a great time!

Thursday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. SCRABBLE: We are going to rack our brains and come up with our best words in SCRABBLE. This is always a fun game and everyone can play. 

*Thursday, August 21 at 3:00 p.m. Music and a Meal – Music For The Good Life Cost is $7: We are going to be welcoming Todd Lee here with Music For The Good Life to our center. Music at 3:00 p.m. and Meal at 4:00 p.m. The meal will be tender roast beef, green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, rolls with butter, cookies, and a drink. The meal is limited to 50 people, so sign up early. 

Friday, August 22 at 9:00 a.m. Fun Friday – Be An Angel Day: Wear something with an Angel or a religious reflection on it today. This is Be An Angel Day. Please be an angel to someone today. We can share stories or make a commitment to be extra nice today. Our Bingo sponsor is Compass Park. Come enjoy some fun. 

*Monday, August 25 at 1:00 p.m. Bird Program with Rachael Ackley Did: you know that Shelby County is a Bird Town? Come and learn about ways that you can be a part of this initiative for bird conservation. We will have a lot of great information for you on what you can do as well. We will have snacks as well. 

Thursday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social & Trivia Game with Chuck:  Come ready to enjoy a taste of summer with an ice cream sundae bar. We are going to eat ice cream and play trivia. Chuck Winslow will be here to share a fun afternoon. 

*Friday, August 29 at 8:00 a.m. Fun Friday – College Day:  We are going to celebrate College Day for Fun Friday. Wear your favorite college team attire. Our Bingo sponsor is going to be our very own Joy Vice. She works for ShelbyGo and has graciously offered to be our sponsor.