Adults Community Center Community Center Services
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The Community Center offers a wide variety of
services to the community such as: Foot Care
Clinic, Three Ladies and..., How's Your Hearing,
Diabetic Screening, Senior Health Insurance
Assistance Program (SHIP), Legal Counseling,
Volunteer Opportunities and more.
Goldenaires
The Goldenaires love to sing and they love an audience! This performing group practices weekly for various functions throughout the community. To audition for the Goldenaires or book them for your own special program, please call 427-6461. Ages 50+.
Alley Kats
Tap is back and you can be a part of it. The Alley Kats is a 20-member performing tap dance troupe made up entirely of active senior women 50 and over. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. To audition for the troupe or to book the Alley Kats for your function, please call 427-6461.
AARP 55 Alive Defensive Driving
Wednesday, June 26, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Community Center,
AARP and the Community Center are teaming up to offer a one-day defensive driving course for seasoned drivers. Don’t miss this opportunity to brush up on your driving skills. This is an “Open” course so you do not need to be over 55 to register. There will be a lunch break, so bring your own sack lunch, or there are several fast food locations within walking distance of the Community Center. Call the Community Center at 427-6460 for more information or to sign-up for this class. Registration deadline: June 19. Please make checks payable to AARP.
Fee: $14 / $12 for AARP members with card
Legal Counseling
Beers, Mallers, Backs & Salin, L.L.C. representatives are at the Community Center on the first Friday of every month to answer your legal questions. Please call 427-6460 to make an appointment. This FREE service, sponsored by the Allen County Bar Association, is offered to persons age 50 and over.
Day Dates Time
Fri 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2 9 am-12 pm
Location: Community Center,
Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
A trained SHIP counselor will be available to answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance and help you understand your rights as a beneficiary on the first Thursday of each month. Assistance is also available in organizing your medical bills, Medicare and other insurance records and in filing claims and appeals. Call 427-6460 to schedule an appointment. This service is free and is not affiliated with any insurance agent or company.
Day Dates Time
Thur 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1 9 am-12 pm
Location: Community Center,
Don’t Miss A Beat
Non-Certification Hands-Only CPR
Approximately 80% of all sudden cardiac arrests occur in the home, but very few people know how to perform CPR. Hands-only CPR is performed without mouth-to-mouth breaths and is recommended only for adults you actually see collapse. It may look intimidating, but it is easy to learn and can be the difference between life and death for someone you love. This class is free and you will register at the door, if you have questions you can e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Open to all ages.
Date Day Time
7/17 W 9-9:45 am
7/17 W 10-10:45 am
7/17 W 11-11:45 am
Location: Community Center,
Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Tuesday, July 30, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Community Center,
Robin Norman from Angel Corps will be here to explain the effects of Caregiving on your Health and Well Being, how to take responsibility for your own care as well as how to Identify Personal Barriers. She will also give you 8 Tools to be a better Caregiver. This Seminar is free, however, pre-registration is required. Please call 427-6460 by July 23 to register.
This exciting and informative lunch series is given to provide education for both current and future healthcare needs. The program is free (including lunch), however, pre-registration is required by the Monday prior. Call 427-6460 to sign up. Sponsored by: Home Health Care Solutions, Miller’s Merry Manor and The Hearth at Sycamore Village.
Thursday, May 2, 10:45 a.m.
Financial Security as We Age
Thursday, June 6, 10:45 a.m.
“20 Ways to a Happier You”
Thursday, July 11, 10:45 a.m.
“Getting Fit for Summer”
Thursday, August 1, 10:45 a.m.
“Gearing Up for Summer Adventure
and Help Beat the Heat”
How’s Your Hearing?
Approximately 28 million Americans, or about one in every ten people in this country, have a hearing loss and many don’t even know it. Audiologist Dr. Gregory Lowe conducts FREE hearing screenings at the Community Center on the first Tuesday of each month. The screening only takes 15 minutes. Please call 427-6460 to make your appointment and arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Ages 50+.
Day Dates Time
Tues 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6 9-11:15 am
Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Diabetic Screening
Approximately 17 million people in the
Day Dates Time
Thur 5/2, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1 9-11 am
Location: Community Center,
Lunch and Learn: Diabetes
Monday, June 17, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Community Center,
Please join Manchester University College of Pharmacy faculty and students for a free nutritious boxed lunch and the opportunity to learn more about diabetes. There will be a short educational talk while you eat which will focus on the following topics: What is diabetes? Who is at risk for diabetes? How can you try and prevent diabetes? What happens to your body if you do not successfully manage your diabetes? What are some basic nutritional guidelines that can help? After the talk, there will be opportunity for audience members to get free screenings done, including: blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, weight and height, and BMI calculation.
Hydration and Dehydration Tips
Tuesday July 23, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
The arrival of summer weather in Indiana also brings higher temperatures and humidity, along with the health risk of dehydration and its disastrous effects. This seminar will give you tips for staying hydrated and foods to help avoid dehydration. This seminar is free, however pre-registration is required by July 16. Call 427-6440 to sign up.
Questions for Your Pharmacist
Thursday July 10, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main
Does it seem like your Pharmacists is always busy when you go to pick up a prescription? Do you want to ask a question but don’t want to bother them? Then this seminar is for you, we will have a Walgreen Pharmacist to answer any questions you may have about medications, vaccinations and Medicare Part D as well as information on health testing. Come and find out exactly what services a pharmacist can help you with. This seminar is free, however, pre-registration is required. Please call 427-6460 by July 3 to reserve your seat.
Fraud Prevention 50+
Thursday, July 25, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 7, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
First Source Bank will present a seminar to help you avoid scams such as the Grandparent Scheme, Lottery Scheme or robo calls. They will cover identity theft prevention and the steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft, credit report information, counterfeit currency awareness and cyber fraud. You will get handouts at the seminar as well as the opportunity to have your questions answered. This seminar is free, however pre-registration is required by July 18 and July 31.
Preserving Assets for the Future
Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Community Center,
A couple years ago the rules changed drastically for people entering a nursing home or needing Medicaid assistance. These new laws could affect you or someone in your family. Elder law attorney Stephen Adair will discuss your planning options and answer your questions in this FREE informational seminar. Please call 427-6460 by Friday, June 18 to reserve your seat.
Savvy Social Security Planning
What Baby Boomer Need to Know to Maximize Retirement Income
Tuesday June 25, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
The decisions you make today will have a tremendous impact on the amount of Social Security benefits you will receive over your lifetime. This workshop will help you to determine h owmuch you can expect to receive, when to apply as well as how to maximize your benefits. Learn the rules for spousal benefits, survivor benefits, divorced spouse benefits and much more. This seminar is free, however pre-registration is required. Please call 427-6460 to sign up by June 18 and July 16.
A Lighter Step, L.L.C. provides foot care at the Community Center including foot soaking, nail trimming, lotion massages, and callus shaving for persons age 55 and older. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 427-6460. Please bring a foot tub and towel. Payment by check or cash is required at the time of the appointment.
Day Dates Time
May
1st Mon 5/6 8:30-11:30 am
2nd Tue 5/14 1-3:30 pm
1st Thur 5/2 8:30-11:30 am
3rd Thur 5/16 1-3:30 pm
4th Thur 5/23 8:30-11:30 am
1st Fri 5/3 8:30-11:30 am
1st Fri 5/3 1-3:30 pm
Location: Community Center,233 W. Main St.
Fee: $25
Foot Care Clinic
A Lighter Step, L.L.C. provides foot care at the Community Center including foot soaking, nail trimming, lotion massages, and callus shaving for persons age 55 and older. Appointments are required and may be made by calling 427-6460. Please bring a foot tub and towel. Payment by check or cash is required at the time of the appointment. There will be no foot care on June 27, July 25, August 1 and 2.
Day Dates Time
1st Mon 6/3, 7/1,8/5 8:30-11:30 am
2nd Tue 6/11, 7/9, 8/13 1-3:30 pm
1st Thur 6/6, 8/2 8:30-11:30 am
3rd Thur 6/20, 7/18, 8/15 1-3:30 pm
4th Thur 6/27, 7/25, 8/22 8:30-11:30 am
1st Fri 6/7, 7/5 1-3:30 pm
Location: Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Fee: $25
Keep Your Heart Healthy
Tuesday, May 7, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Your heart beats 100,000 times a day. It circulates blood through your body 3 times a minute. How can you keep it healthy? Join Molly Ross from Angels of Mercy HomeCare Plus for lunch and tips for keeping your heart healthy. This seminar is free, however, pre-registration is required. Please call 427-6460 by April 30 to reserve your seat.
Dining for Wellness
Thursday May 16, 1:00-2:00 pm
Eighty Million Americans live with and suffer from Chronic Digestive Problems. The good news is that heartburn and IBS can be managed by regulating your diet. The Executive Chef at Harbour Assisted Living will share tips for healthy eating and how to ease the pain of Chronic Digestive Problems by making small changes in your diet. You will also sample some of his fabulous culinary creations. The program is free, however, pre-registration is required by May 9. Call 427-6440 to sign up. Ages 50+. Min. 5. Max. 25.
Community Center Gift Shop
Ye Olde Gift Shoppe
Open to the public
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
Come see what’s new when you visit our Community Center Gift Shop! We have many one-of-a-kind items hand-crafted by local seniors that may be just what you are looking for! We also offer complimentary gift-wrapping for items purchased in the shop, or bring in your own item and we will wrap it for you for a small fee.
Crafters Wanted
We are always looking for new consignors. Seniors, if you would like to sell your hand-crafted items in the Community Center Gift Shop on a consignment basis, please call 427-6466 to schedule an appointment.
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