COMMUNITY CALENDAR 9/14/2005
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EHS SENIOR ALUMNI
Who: Elmhurst Class of 1940 & 1941
What: Annual Reunion
When: Tuesday, Sept. 20
Noon to 2pm
Where: Old Country Buffet (Coldwater Crossing)
Cost: Your lunch
Graduates of 1937, 38, 39, 42, 43, & 44 are invited to share this time of fellowship.
For more information call Homer Hoke at 747-2388
or 747-3310
Alice Ripke 432-2167 or Lenora Knuth at 483-2430.
BLOOD DRIVE
Where: St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
11521 South US Hwy 27
When: Sunday, Sept. 11
8am-1pm
Call Jan at 447-1392 to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins also welcome.
OKTOBERFEST 2005
When: Sat., September 24
Doors open at 6
Dinner at 7
Concert at 8pm
Who: Music by the “Haus Musikanten” until midnight
Where: Park Edelweiss
3355 Elmhurst Dr
AMERICAN BUSINESSS WOMEN’S MEETING
Who: Premiere Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
When: Mon, Sept. 19, 12pm
Where: Towne House Retirement Community
2209 St. Joe Center Road
Cost: $10 for lunch
Retired and working women welcome
Please call Dorothy at
483-5508 by September 14
FALL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Who: Musical Brass, Party Time & Justice III
Where: Hoagland, Indiana
12 mile south of Ft. Wayne
Hoagland Road
When: Fri., Sept 16, 7-11pm
Saturday, 2-11pm
Sunday, Sept 18, 11am-8pm
What: German food
Carry-outs Available
Cost: $7
Free electrical outlets available for campers.
Waltzes, polka, ballroom, line and square dancing.
FALL FESTIVAL
Who: St. Therese Parish/School
Where: St. Therese Church
2304 Lwr Huntington Road
When: September 10
An auction will be held during the festival.
Any type of gift certificate, or donation would be much appreciated.
MS BASS TOURNAMENT
Who: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
What: Fifth Annual St. Joe River Team Bass Tournament
When: Sunday, Sept. 18
7am-2pm
Registration/check-in starting at 5am
Where: Cedarville Reservoir DNR Access site
Cost: $60/team
For more information call 747-5345.
Only the first 50 entries will be accepted.
WAYNE HS CLASS REUNION
Who: Wayne HS Class of 1985
When: Sat., Sept. 17, 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E. Main Street
If you can provide contact information for Wayne HS Class of ’85
Please call 492-7040,
486-6671 or e-mail to acpd210.netscape.com
EUCHRE
Who: Am. Legion Post 296
Where: 130 W. Tillman Road
When: Every Monday night
BAERFIELD
TOASTMASTERS
What: Learn speaking and leadership skills
Where: Atz’s Ice Cream Shoppe, Tillman Road
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
If you need help becoming a confident, effective speaker at your club meetings, this is the place to begin.
RICHARDVILLE HOUSE
What: Open for the season
When: Saturdays, 12-4pm
Cost: $7 Adults
$5 Students
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
5703 Bluffton Road
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Friday, September 16
5pm-7:30pm
What: Trap & Skeet Shoot
When: Sunday, Sept. 11 & 26
12:30pm –close
What: 3D Archery Shoot
When: Sun., September 18
10am – 3pm
SOUTHMOOR SINGERS
What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir
When: Practice 9-11am Tuesdays
Come join us!
We are a group of ladies who love to sing and share the gift of music with others.
Call 447-0339 or 744-5034 for more information.
MEMORIAL BRICKS
Where: War Memorial Shrine, 2122 O’Day Road
Make every day a “Memorial Day” by placing a brick of honor on the Korean War Veterans Association’s beautiful walkway.
For more information call Allen Clendenen at 489-1724
BEGINNING THE JOURNEY
Who: Alzheimer’s Association
What: Seminar for families who suspect memory loss or have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information or to register, call 1-800-272-3900.
NEW HORIZONS BAND
What: Come blow your horn. If you do not have a horn but want to play one, they will help you.
Where: Crescent Avenue Methodist Church
Who: Directing the band is retired music instructor John Morse. Morse directed programs at Elmhurst HS. He also served as third French Horn with the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.
The Fort Wayne band meets twice a week. The New Horizons band is open to any adult who wants to make music. If you’ve never played an instrument before but want to, New Horizons will teach you.
Contact: Dave Held
744-6084
SOS NIGHT
Who: Nine Mile United Methodist Church
Where: 6303 Winters Road
When: Every Thursday night from 6-7:30pm
What: Sharing Our Savior Night
The night begins with dinner and a bible story and then games for all.
Help for children with homework also available.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
Where: Chief Richardville House, 5705 Bluffton Road
When: Throughout the year
What: Sweeping, moping, dusting, and pulling weeds, yard clean-up, and general custodial work
Call 426-2882 ext. 307 volunteer opportunities
EUCHRE
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
Church Street
When: Tuesdays, 9am
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETS
Where: Kingston Residence
7515 Winchester Rd
When: Second Wednesday of each month from 3-4pm
What: Support, education on resources, and provide training materials to family caregivers.
For More Info: Contact Pattie 747-1523
EAGLE AERIE #248 NEWS
Join us every Friday for “All You Can Eat Fish” for only $6.50.
Every Saturday come and enjoy steaks.
Featuring 16oz. T-bone Steak dinner for $11.50.
All dinners include choice of baked potato or fries, vegetable, salad, and roll.
BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE
Autographed copies of my new book, HOW TO EAT A WILD GREEN PANCAKE and other humorous tales, by Ray McCune, will be available for purchase by calling 747-6512.
The price is $19.50.
CHURCH SERVICES
Where: Church of Christ, 3421 Thurber Ave, Waynedale
When: Sundays
9am Bible Study
10am & 6:30pm Services
Radio program on WGL, 1250AM, each Sunday from 7am-7:30am.
Call 747-2637 for information.
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets every Thursday at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
SOUTHSIDE OPTIMIST CLUB
“Friend of Youth”
When: Tuesdays from 7-8am
Where: Atz Restaurant
211 E. Tillman Road
Contact: Devon Mathias
747-5468
OVERCOMERS
OUTREACH
Who: People suffering from addictions & affected family members thru Christ-Centered 12-Step support groups
Where: South Wayne United Methodist Church
3500 South Wayne Ave.
When: Thursdays 7-8pm
More Info: 745-2933
DEPRESSION
SUPPORT MEETS
When: 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 6pm
Where: Hope Missionary Church
429 E. Dustman Road, Bluffton
What: Open to anyone suffering with depression, bi-polar, anxiety, or has a friend or loved one who does
Cost: Free but donations are accepted
824-1844 or 694-6371 for more information
WALKERS WELCOME!
Where: Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
1819 Reservation Drive
Family Life Center
When: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 8am
Mrs. Betty Rekeweg checks your blood pressure before & after walking, if desired.
A five-minute devotion is provided prior to the start of the program after which a person can walk as long as they desire.
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesday night, 7pm
LITTLE RIVER
WETLANDS PROJECT
What: Monthly meeting
When: First Wednesday of every month
Where: 2403 Fairoak Drive
This is for all interested people.
The public is welcome and invited.
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: First Monday of each month at 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Call 637-3820 for more information.
WUMC CHURCH FALL BAZAAR
Where: WUMC
Church Street in Waynedale
When: Sat., November 5
Table rental is $20 for a
6-foot table.
Call 747-3541 for more information.
HUGE RUMMAGE SALE
Who: VFW Post 1421 Ladies Auxiliary
When: Friday, September 8
Sat, September 9
9am-5pm
Where: 7712 Bluffton Road
Behind post—back house
What: Ladies, children, men’s clothing, household and collectibles
PATROTIC SERVICE AND PICNIC
Who: Mt. Calvary Lutheran
When: Sunday, September 11
Service at 10:30am
Picnic at 12 Noon
Meat & tableware provided
Please share a side dish and call us for how many will attend.
A $2 donation will help cover expenses.
SHOPPING TRIP
Who: New Era Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association
What: Shopping trip to Gurnee Mills Shopping Center
Where: Gurnee, Illinois
When: Saturday, October 1
Bus will leave at 7am sharp
Reservation deadline is September 17.
For more information call 484-8386.
100 YEAR REUNION NOTICE
Who: Fort Wayne Parks
What: Park Family Reunion
Why: To celebrate 100 years of park service
Where: Headwaters Park
When: Saturday, October 1
Noon –4pm
For more information call 427-6004.
GRANDPARENTS
SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
When: Tues., Sept. 13, 7pm
For more information call Pam Archbold, 747-2240
SKYLINE SENIORS
Where: Kingston Residence
7515 Winchester Road
What: Monthly Meeting
When: Tues., Sept 13
12:15pm
Please call for reservations at 747-0481.
ORGAN RECITAL
Where: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
2313 S. Hanna Street
Who: Michael Hollman
When: Sunday, Sept 25, 3pm
Admission is free.
Call 447-1358 for more information.
GENEALOGICAL
MEETING
Who: Allen County Genealogical Society
What: Monthly Meeting
Where: Aboite Branch Library
5630 Coventry Lane
When: Wed., Sept 14, 7pm
GENEALOGICAL
COMPUTER GROUP
Who: Allen County Genealogical Computer Group
What: Monthly Mtg
When: Wednesday, Sept 21
Where: Aboite Branch Library
5630 Coventry Lane
Visitors are welcome and invited.
WOMEN’S AFTER 5
What: Monthly Mtg.
When: Monday, Sept 25
6:30-8pm
Where: Goeglein’s
7311 Maysville Road
What: Sharon Iovino from Latitudes at 538 will speak on concepts and alluring collections to enhance today’s fast-paced lifestyle.
For reservations call
471-1780 by Wednesday Sept. 21.
STUDENT FUNDRAISER
Who: Bishop Luers High
Where: 333 E. Paulding Road
Starting in the school gymnasium
What: 25th Annual
Walk-A-Thon
When: Friday, Sept 30
9:15am
FISH FRY
Who: Trier Ridge Church
When: Sat, Sept. 17 @ 4-7pm
Where: 7501 Hessen Cassel
Price: Adult $7.50
Children $5
SHOW CHOIR CLINIC
Where: Homestead High School Auditorium
When: Sat., Oct. 15, 2pm
Pre-registration by October 1
Who: Homestead’s Class Royale and Elite Show Choir Clinic for kids 3-8 grades.
For more information call 672-3298.
4-H
INFORMATION NIGHT
When: Thurs., Oct. 13
7-8:30pm
Who: Extension Educator
4-H & Youth Development
Where: 4001 Crescent
For youth’s grade 3-12.
For more information call 481-6826.
LIBERTARIAN MEETING
When: Wed, Sept. 21, 7pm
Where: Munchie Emporium
622 E. Dupont Road
All are welcome.
338-0833 for more information.
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