The Endwright Center, its services and classes are proudly brought to you by Area 10 Agency on Aging. Our mission is to serve as a leader in providing resources, solutions and connections for seniors, persons with disabilities and family caregivers living in Monroe and Owen counties, which empower the community to live more fulfilled lives. For information on all of the programs and services provided by Area 10 Agency on Aging, please visit us on the web at www.area10agency.org or call our Aging & Disability Resource Center at (812) 876-3383. VISIT US AT: CALL US AT: 631 W. Edgewood Dr. Ellettsville, IN 47429 http://www.area10agency.org/endwright Endwright Center Office: (812) 876-3383 ext. 515 Endwright Center Director: (812) 876-3383 ext. 582 Area 10 Office: (812) 876-3383 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Closed: November 26-27, December 24-25 and January 1. EMAIL US AT: www.facebook.com/area10agency Rebecca Ball, Endwright Center Director: rball@area10agency.org Kristine Campbell, Fitness Specialist: kcampbell@area10agency.org Tricia Oxford, Fitness Specialist: toxford@area10agency.org Area 10 Information: info@area10agency.org www.pinterest.com/area10agency The Endwright Center is pleased to be adding and expanding programs. The ideas come from our members, volunteers and staff. The Arts Program will continue thanks to a grant from Indiana Arts Commission and Brown County Community Foundation. This quarter we are bringing back Folklore and Ethnomusicology, Therapeutic massages have expanded to the 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month and our newest program is a class on Apple iPhones and iPads. Watch for a special newsletter for our December programs and events. ~ Rebecca G. Ball Endwright Center Membership………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Group Exercise Classes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Specialized Health Services…………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….…………….4 Arts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-6 Music……………………..….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……7 Education…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Computer Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 Clubs/Groups……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….10 Highlights from Senior Games………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…………………..11 MEMBERSHIP FEES Individual—$35 annually Two Individuals in one household—$50 annually Four individuals in one household—$75 annually BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Orientation session with our Fitness Specialist, including a recommended fitness action plan. Specialized fitness training with use of bands, balls and body weights at a minimal cost. Free or discounted class registrations. An opportunity to develop friendships, socialize and keep active. Learn new skills or find a new hobby with educational, arts and cultural programming. Special Interest groups. Membership applications are available at our receptionist desk or on our website at www.area10agency.org/endwrightmembership. Membership fees are renewed annually. - Group exercise classes will not meet during the week of Thanksgiving and last two weeks of December. They will resume in January 2016. YOGA Session 1: October 21—November 20 Session 2: December 2—December 18 Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: BOTH SESSIONS—$40 Members/$80 Non-members, Session 1 Only—$25 Members/$50 Non-members, Session 2 Only—$15 Members/$30 Non-members Certified yoga instructors, Lee-Ann Assalone and Kristen Londergan invites you to carve out some time just for you, let go of stress and experience the peace that comes with gentle stretching and connecting with your breath. Any and all ability levels are welcome to experience chair or floor yoga (bring your own mat or borrow one of ours). You’ll experience the healing, calming and physical benefits that result from the practice of yoga. About the Instructors: Lee-Ann Assalone came to yoga in search of a balm for stress and anxiety. What she found not only reminded her of what peace feels like, but also offered rehabilitation after a broken bone, comfort for her grief and a welcomed boost to her confidence. Kristin Londergan is passionate about the simple and powerful concepts yoga has to offer everyone. She teaches yin, vinyasa, restorative, and yoga for stress relief as well as meditation. Her aim is to teach folks how to use these ancient tools on their own to heal and stay in balance in our fast-paced, hectic world. TAI CHI Session 1: October 20—November 19 Session 2: December 1—December 17 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Cost: BOTH SESSIONS—$40 Members/$80 Non-members, Session 1 Only—$25 Members/$50 Non-members, Session 2 Only—$15 Members/$30 Non-members Tai Chi is a program which improves flexibility, muscle strength, balance as well as increases energy and metabolism. It is also known to decrease anxiety and allow improved breathing. Being a form of movement with intention developed centuries ago in China, it has been used as a martial art as well as a meditative practice. Please support the Endwright Center by paying per session rather than per class. Watch for a beginners class starting in January 2016! About the Instructor: Margret Kingrey, MA, OTR, is a certified instructor for Tai Chi for Health from Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute since 2009. Dr. Lam’s program is internationally recognized, as well as by the Arthritis Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. Prior to becoming a certified Tai Chi instructor, Margret practiced occupational therapy for over 35 years in a variety of settings. She is currently a licensed occupational therapist in Indiana and Massachusetts. BALANCE CLASSES Ongoing program. Join Anytime! Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: Free to members/$15 per month for Non-members Falling is currently the number one cause of serious injury in older adults, therefore, good balance is an extremely important aspect of maintaining an active lifestyle as we age. Fortunately, balance can be improved through a variety of strength, flexibility, and stability exercises. This class will teach and reinforce basic skills to help maintain and improve balance in order to prevent the occurrence of falls. Therabands and dumbbells along with many body weight exercises, will be used to help strengthen muscles associated with balance and coordination and increase stabilization. About the Instructor: Tricia Oxford is currently attending IU working on her Master’s of Public Health with a projected graduation in the Spring of 2016. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Fitness Specialist with a minor in Public Health Coaching. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and Functional Movement Screener. ONE-ON-ONE FITNESS TRAINING Tuesdays, 1:00 pm-1:45 pm and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Cost: Free to Members Meet your own personal fitness goals! Learn to strengthen your body, regain stability and balance. Designed for all levels, you will learn the benefits of weight machines, bands, balls and your own body weight. One-on-one training educates you on correct use of form and posture for a variety of exercises. Prevent injury and learn to be active daily while staying safe! THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Appointments available Tuesdays—October 20, October 27, November 17 and December 15 between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost: $30 per 1/2 hour. Designed to meet the specific needs of an older population, eldercare massage involves using hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, relieve pain and increase range of motion. Therapeutic massage can help you regain physical functions, relieve anxiety or depression, improve lymphatic flow, and improve the length and quality of sleep. About the Instructor: After retiring from 25 years of service at Indiana University, Cheryl Gucinski started massage school and has earned a degree in Integrative Health Massage. She is certified by the state of Indiana and has been practicing massage therapy with a specialty in senior care since January of 2009.To schedule one-on-one fitness training or therapeutic massage, please call the Endwright Center at (812) 876-3383 ext. 515. WELLNESS SCREENINGS Thursday, November 13th, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Well screenings provided by IU Health, including: Blood pressure checks (Free) Diabetes screenings via A1c blood draw (Free) Cholesterol Test via blood draw. The cholesterol test requires a 12 hour fast. ($20, or $15 with IU Health Bloomington Hospital Plus Card) Flu shots will also be available, both regular and high dose. Insurance can be billed, including Medicare. If not billing insurance, the cost is $25 for regular and $40 for high dose. The high dose flu shots are the recommended flu vaccine for people age 65 and older. - ARTS WITH CASSIDY About the Instructor: Cassidy Young is a vibrant artist as well as a patient and enthusiastic instructor. She was born and raised along the Pacific Coast of California where she developed her varied creative abilities. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in art studio from the University of California, Santa Barbara and has recently received her Master’s Degree in art education from Indiana University. She is interested in providing relevant, playful, and engaging classes to artists of all ages and skill levels. Outdoor Art for All Mediums 2 Day Workshop. Thursday, October 15, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at The Endwright Center and Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m. the group will meet at an outdoor park to be decided upon. Cost: $10 Members/$20 Non-members No matter your preferred medium—oils, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel—making art outside of the studio can be wonderful, frustrating, and confusing. This workshop will help artists of all skill levels take that first step into the great outdoors. We will go over Plein air tools, picking sights to work, choosing a subject, making value sketches, planning, and getting down to work. We will explore the work of several Indiana Plein air artists and help you become comfortable making art En Plein Air. Watercolor for Everyone Thursdays, October 29-December 10, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: $20 Members/$40 Non-members The focus will be on finding your style through the use of watercolor texturizing tools, effects, and newer watercolor materials. We will review designing compositions, color theory, and technique but also push our sketching and planning processes to create more bold and dynamic art work. All skill levels are welcome. Pressless, Painless Printmaking and Collage Mondays, November 9—November 16, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Cost: $15 Members/$30 Non-members In this class, participants have the opportunity to play with several printmaking techniques sure to end with interesting results. You will get a chance to try screen printing, linoleum and collograph printing, as well as fun and expressive jelly prints and mono prints. Participants will create a huge amount of work then learn design techniques for creating cards, frameable art, and decoupaging objects. FIBER ARTS SHOW Monday-Friday, October 19—November 20, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Come visit the Fiber Arts Show at the Endwright Center. Many individual artists’ work will be displayed during this period. Appreciate the fine art of crochet, needlepoint, tatting, and quilting projects. You can become an artist as well by learning the skills and techniques by joining the Fiber Arts Group that meets every Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Meet the artist on Monday, October 26th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. during a small reception gathering of cookies and tea (or coffee). BASIC QUILLING: CIRCLES, SHAPES AND SCROLLS Wednesdays, November 4—18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 pm Cost: Free to Members/$15 Non-members Quilling, or “paper filigree”, is the craft of curling, bending and arranging small strips of paper to create beautiful and detailed artwork. While the origins of quilling are somewhat unknown, history does tell us that quilling became popular in Europe in the late eighteenth century. Today quilling is a relaxing and rewarding hobby and easy to learn. Once you learn the basic circles, shapes and scrolls you will create gift cards, ornaments, and learn other creative ways to use your acquired skill. About the Instructor: “Chip” Chipico Martin has been instructing art and craft programs at the Endwright Center for many years. She and her daughter enjoy crafting with a variety of media. Chip encourages creativity and often begins with the basic skills of a craft follow by completing a project. BRAIDING WIRE CLOTHES HANGERS Wednesday, October 21, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Carroll Schunn will teach a class on braiding wire clothes hangers with yarn. Supplies will be provided. These braided clothes hangers make a great gift or for use with your own clothes to hang in the closet. Register by calling the Endwright Center at (812) 876-3383 ext. 515. - BEGINNING GUITAR & STRING INSTRUMENTS Session 1: October 6—November 17 (dates subject to change) Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Cost $20 Members/$40 Non-members Session 2: November 24—December 29 Have you always wanted to play the guitar? Do you have a mandolin or banjo or dulcimer gathering dust in the closet? Dust it off and join us for Beginning Strings! Whether you played once upon a time, always wanted to or are just looking for other folks to sing and play with, Beginning Strings is the place for you. INTERMEDIATE GUITAR & STRING INSTRUMENTS Session 1: October 6-November 17 Session 2: November 24-December 29 (dates subject to change) Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $20 Members/$40 Non-members Our Intermediate Guitar class is going strong! Beyond basic chords, we also work on melodies, scales and improvising. This class is for folks who have played before or are looking to improve on skills already acquired. We sing a lot too! Join us! About the Instructor: Nathan Dillon has the experience, understanding and enthusiasm that enable him to provide excellent musical skills to variety of students at all ages. Born in Alabama and raised in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, Nathan grew up surrounded by a wide range of musical styles. “The house was filled with classical music and when I stepped out my door there was bluegrass, country, rock… It was a very special musical childhood.” He attended the Jacobs School of Music studying Jazz and Classical guitar performance before leaving for the New York and Brooklyn Academy of Music in 2003 where he also focused on guitar. He is the Founder and Director of Everybody Rocks, which brings music classes to people of all walks of life throughout Chicago land and southern Indiana. ENDWRIGHT CENTER NIGHTINGALES Practice is Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m., October—December Cost: Free Music Conductor: Pat Golden, Pianist: Debbie Wince Do you enjoy singing, reading music, gospel & older tunes, and are interested in sharing your talent with the community? This is the group for you. The Nightingales practice weekly and perform at area nursing homes and other community events as requested. Come join the music group and let your voices be heard. Upcoming Performances Thursday, October 1 at 1:30 p.m.—Owen Valley Health Campus Tuesday, October 13 at 1:30 p.m.—Monroe House Arts & Music programming sponsored by: BRAIN GAMES Sponsored by 3rd Wednesday, Monthly—October 21, November 18, December 16 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Cost: Free Memories can get fuzzy as we age, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Regularly challenging ourselves with fun mental exercises keeps our minds running on all four cylinders. Stacey Goffinet will lead participants in playing trivia games, solving puzzles and other fun activities to maintain a sharp focus and better memory retention. Games and puzzles are among the best ways to maintain active and productive use of all our mental faculties. COOKING FOR FUN Friday, October 16, November 6, December 4 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Cost: $5.00. Please register in advance so we know how many supplies will be needed. “Cooking as a Hobby” with Self -Taught Doc Hornick. Doc enjoys cooking and it has become a hobby as he explores healthy nutritional food. As an Eagle Scout and scouting experience he may even gives us a lesson in cooking on open fires or the grill. Doc has lived in the area for 40 years and contributed to the community by previously serving as Governor of Kiwanis for the State of Ohio, and President of the Downtown Kiwanis. He was active with Sports Programs at Edgewood Schools and the Ellettsville Fall Festival. In September, Doc shared his skills and knowledge by making Chicken Stir-Fry with great tips on ingredients to use or substitutes that can be done. COOKING FOR ONE Thursdays, October 22, November 19, December 17 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Cost: Free. Suggested donation to cover costs is $5.00. Cooking for One is sponsored by the Area 10 Agency Nutrition Program. Laura Kray, nutrition program manager, focuses on healthy, easy to prepare meals that can be served in small amounts or conveniently stored. Guest teachers and topic suggestions are welcome. The class is free to participants. We gratefully accept donations to help fund our free classes and programs. Look for posters in the Endwright Center that feature the recipe of the month! FOLKLORE AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY Thursdays, October 8—October 29, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: Free to Members/$5 per class or $15 for complete series for Non-members October 8—Cajun Folklore and Ethnomusicology: With all the diverse cultures in the world, it’s important to remember that there are traditions worth learning about in our very own country! This class will discuss the music, legends, food and festivals in the Cajun culture. October 15—Irish Folklore and Ethnomusicology: Have you ever dreamed of visiting the rolling hills of Ireland? In this class, we will explore Irish culture including music, dance, and fairy lore. This class was so popular in June we are repeating it for the second time. October 22—Folklore of Monsters: Every culture has things that go bump in the night. If you like telling scary stories around a campfire or consider yourself a horror movie buff, this class is for you! Come learn what people around the world have to say about vampires, werewolves, bigfoot, and other ghouls and goblins. October 29—Native American Folklore and Ethnomusicology: Are you curious about the many tribes in North America? This class will explore the practices, beliefs, and celebrations of the first Americans. - APPLE IPHONE & IPAD BASICS (NEW OFFERING!) Mondays, October 19, November 16 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $5.00, Limit of 8 per class. Dan McKee, computer services volunteer designed a class for learning the basics on iPhone and iPad. The training will include what all the buttons do, Home Screen - arranging icons and what’s up with the White Dots. Learn basic rules of using your iDevice and explore the basic settings for airplane mode, Wi Fi Setup, mail, contacts calendars and the special Touch ID & Passcode. After a short break, continue the training for using Safari and Maps and see a Siri Demonstration on texting, emailing, searching and directions (GPS). COMPUTER TUTORING Cost: $5.00 Computer tutors will work one-on-one with seniors who want to learn basic computer skills such as Microsoft Word, E-mail, Facebook, Skype, and how to access games on the computer. A desktop computer is available for training but students are encouraged to bring their own laptop. Call to make your reservation for a tutoring session. Appointments are necessary and are available at the following times. Please contact us within 24 hours of appointment if you cannot attend. Tuesdays—9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. with instructor Jan Rigsby (Windows) Tuesdays—1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. with instructor Gary Fisher (Windows, Android Phones/Tablets) Wednesday—8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. with instructor Dan McKee (iPhone, iPad) FREE E-BOOKS, AUDIOBOOKS, AND MOVIES FROM THE MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (NEW OFFERING!) Wednesday, November 18th, 10:00 am -12:00 pm, Large Conference Room Cost: Free Have a Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, or Desktop Computer? Learn how to use it to access free high-demand books and movies. While print books and DVDs aren’t going away anytime soon, there’s more and more great media available online, and just as you can borrow physical books and discs for free from your library, so too can you borrow digital downloads, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Library staff will show you how to register, search, and download these items using your library account. If you own a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, please bring it so we can get you set up with the required apps. To utilize this available service, individuals are required to have an MCPL account. We can create a library card on the spot for any Monroe County resident that doesn't have one, assuming they have appropriate ID. Bring Drivers license if you want to sign up. This new program will be provided by Monroe County Public Library and the Special Audiences Strategist. EUCHRE CLUB Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Cost: Free Do you enjoy playing Euchre? Come and enjoy a Tuesday afternoon playing Euchre at the Endwright Center. Players are welcome and encouraged to bring snacks to share with the group. No need to have another person to sign up with you. Members of the Euchre Club work out the day of games by circulating when there are extra people. On the second Tuesday of each month, the Euchre Club holds a potluck from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SINGLE SENIORS CLUB October 14th 3:00 p.m.—Dinner at Golden Corral. Oct 28th 1:00-2:00 p.m.—Endwright Center meet Sandy and learn about the group which is followed by dinner at Golden Corral. Organizer: Sandy Stevens. 812-876-4068. Are you a senior who finds yourself wishing for the friendly company of other seniors? Participate in Single Seniors Club to socialize and make new friends! FIBER ARTS CLUB Mondays, 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Cost: Free Join this afternoon group for help on a fiber arts project or keep your hands busy on a project you are working on while socializing with others. Participants include both genders who are busy doing counted cross-stitch projects, quilting, knitting and crocheting. The individual members in the Fiber Arts Club are also willing to teach you crocheting, needlepoint, cross-stitch, quilting or other fiber art skills. Join this great group to learn a new hobby or work on your current projects. Please join us! MAH JONGG CLUB Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., Cost: Free American National Mah Jongg began as a learning class in August of this year by a team of volunteer coaches led by Sandra Blackwell. We are excited to be continuing this group on a weekly basis. We currently have six players who have learned the game and want to continue. We can play Mah Jongg with 3 players but would like to have enough players to make teams of 4. Join us If you know how to play and need a group to join. There’s no registration required—but we’d like to have you contact us if you are interested in being a participant in the group. ENDWRIGHT CENTER GARDEN CLUB The Endwright Center Garden club will return in the Spring of 2016. Be sure to check the next program & events guide for details! - GOLD MEDAL WINNERS: Bob Aten, Ruth Aten, Elaine Bailey, Connie Balding, Mary Ballenkamp, Jodie Birch, Doc Buse, Marzell Buse, Pauline Caldwell, Kris Campbell, James Canning, Don Cross, Lawrence Curry, Mark Davis, Val Dayhoff, Rosemary Doherty, Pat Evoy, Greg Gember, Arnold Graves, Viola Hall, Bill Hawkins, Larry Higgins, Rich Hollows, Harold Jackson, Lillian Jackson, Mark Kelso, Jeff Kiefer, Jeff Landfair, Evelyn Lange, Joe Maddox, Pat Murphy, Betty Neal, Rick Owing, Kathryn Quint, Carol Reynolds, Darla Sallee, Paul Schoonmaker, Paul Shriver, Diana Smith, Ferne Stout, Eldon Studer, Linda Studer, Dick Troxel, Frances Walden, Rich Weddle, Dianne Wieckert, Mel Williams, Susie Williams, Norma Workman, Lucy Young, Linda Zager Many Thanks to our 2015 Official Senior Games Sponsors! Many Thanks to the Senior Games Advisory Council! Rebecca Ball, Kris Campbell, Viola Hall, Tricia Oxford, Richard Troxel, Frances Walden, Linda Whaley, Dianne Wieckert,