COMMUNITY CALENDAR 1/25/2006
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ELMHURST CLASS
REUNION
What: Elmhurst Class of 1956 Reunion
Where: Hilton Garden Inn
8615 US 24, Fort Wayne
When: Saturday, May 20
Tour the school 1-2:30pm
Reunion 5-11pm
Missing classmates: William Branstrator, Bruce Higgins, Tom Johnson, Warren Knepper, Nila McMahon, David A. Montgomery, Janet L. Navalta, & William Strass.
If you know the whereabouts of any of these people please contact Janet L. Donahue Minser at
260-637-5436.
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE
BREAKFAST
Where: St. John’s PAC
Gym on north side of school
4500 Fairfield Ave.
When: Sunday, February 19
8am-1pm
Who: St. John the Baptist Boy Scout Troup
INDIANA EPILEPSY
SERVICES SUPPORT
What: Monthly meeting
Where: East Parlor Room
Wayne Street UMC
300 E. Wayne Street
When: 4th Tuesday each month–12:30-2pm
LUERS OPEN HOUSE
When: Sunday, January 29
2-4pm
Where: Bishop Luers H S
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Freshmen registration will be held Tuesday, February 7 & Thursday, February 9 from 6:30-8:30
For more information call 456-1261
BLOCK KIDS
What: Contestants use up to 100 inter-locking blocks (Legos) to create a project
Who: Sponsored by Women in Construction
When: Saturday, January 28
Registration begins at 8am
Where: Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Hall
2930 W. Ludwig Road
Children grades 1-6 must pre-register for this program
Grand prize, $100 savings bond
For more information call 497-0520
HOME EC CLUB MEETS
Who: Evening Stars of Allen County
Where: Waynedale Library
Lower Huntington Road
When: Thursday, January 26
1:30pm
Presentation will be:
“Drink it Up”
(What’s in your drinking water)
BEAN & SOUP DINNER
Who: WD Masonic Lodge
Where: 7039 Elzey Ave.
What: All you can eat bean soup, cornbread, slaw and homemade desserts
When: Saturday, January 27
Serving from 4:30-7pm
Cost: $5
EXTREME CHEER
CHALLENGE
Who: Bishop Luers HS
Where: 333 E. Paulding Road
When: Saturday, January 21
10am
Cost: $5
For more information call 456-1261
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.
SOUTHMOOR SINGERS
What: Looking for singers to join our ladies choir
When: 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
GOLDEN KIWANIS
Meets Thursdays at 11:30am at Atz Ice Cream Shoppe on Tillman Road
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: Invitation for you to 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: Thursday night
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
EUCHRE
Where: AmVets Post 33
Where: 6620 Koester Road
When: Tuesdays, 7pm
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: WD United Methodist Church
Church Street
When: Tuesdays, 9am
FAMILY CAREGIVER
SUPPORT GROUP MEETS
Where: Kingston Residence
7515 Winchester Road
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
CHURCH SERVICES
Where: Church of Christ
3421 Thurber Ave, Waynedale
When: Sundays
9am Bible Study
10am & 6:30pm Services
Radio program on WGL, 1250AM
Sunday 7am-7:30am
Call 747-2637 for information
MS SELF HELP GROUP
What: For individuals and family members dealing with MS
When: Group meets the first Monday each month at 7pm
Where: Fort Wayne Rehabilitation Hospital
7970 West Jefferson Blvd.
Call 637-3820 for more information
ROLLING THUNDER
What: Rolling Thunder Meeting
Where: AMVETS Post #33
When: 3rd Sunday 3pm
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-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.
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
CAMP POTAWOTAMI
Do you have stories from summers spent at Camp Potawotami?
If so, and you attended prior to 1990, please call B.J. Hollars at 260-436-1992.
Your stories would be greatly appreciated in the creation of a collage of camp history.
DAY OF GROWTH
What: Companions on the Journey
Presented by: Sister Rita Musante and Betty Oaks
Where: Waynedale United Methodist Church
2501 Church Street
When: Saturday, January 21
9am-2:30pm
Cost: $10
Mail reservations to Bronna Beth Boling, 7726 Lafayette Center Road, Yoder, IN 46798 by January14
For more information call 747-3541
Please include phone number and church affiliation with checks made out to WUMW
AFTER 5 OF FORT WAYNE
What: Dinner
Topic: Spice Up Your Life
Where: Goegleins
7311 Maysville Road
When: Monday, January 23
6:30-8pm
CABARET NIGHT
Who: Homestead High School Show Choir
Where: Auditorium
When: Friday, February 3
5:30pm
What: Silent auctions, raffle, door prizes, Miss Indiana, Miss IPFW, and WPTA news anchor Ryan Elijah
Cost: $10
More information call
672-8859
STAINED GLASS
LESSONS
Who: Creative Arts Council of Wells County
What: Tiffany Style Stained Glass
Where: 211 Water Street
Bluffton
When: Three Thursdays
January 26, February 2, and February 9
Cost: $30
Information call
260-824-5222
SOUTHWEST
CONSERVATION CLUB
Open to the Public
Where: 5703 Bluffton Road
–
What: Fish and Tenderloin Supper
When: Fridays, January 20
5pm – 7:30pm
–
What: Trap and Skeet
When: Sundays, January 29
12:30pm – close
BOOK SIGNING
Where: Border’s Bookstore
Across from Glenbrook Mall
When: Saturday, February 25
3:00pm
Who: Jimmie Schindler
Founder and President of Bandido’s Restaurant
What: Book signing of Shindler’s Tiny Tales & Whatnot
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
What: Pro Troops Rally
Where: Across from the Allen County Courthouse
When: First Saturday of every month
Next event Saturday, February 4, 12-1pm
This event is to let our troops know that we haven’t forgotten about them.
Please bring flags and signs.
For more information call Rex Mercer at 260-609-3461
CONCERT
BLUE MOON OVER THE WABASH
Who: The Music Express
Where: Arts & Commerce Center,‑211 Water Street Bluffton
When: Saturday, January 21
7:30-10:30pm
Featuring swing, rumba, cha cha, samba, bossa nova, polka & ballroom styles
Cost: $5
For more information call 260-824-5222
PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BRUNCH
Who: Hoagland Advanced Association
Where: Park Pavilion
11320 Hoagland Road
Hoagland, IN
When: Sunday, January 29
9am-1pm
What: Whole hog sausage, all-you-can-eat pancakes & drinks
Cost: $5
For more information call 260-639-7150
CASINO KNIGHT
Who: Bishop Luers Boys’ Basketball
Where: Bishop Luers Café
333 East Paulding Road
What: Texas Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Five Card Stud, and Black Jack
When: Friday, February 10
8pm to midnight
Tickets: $20
Call 456-2670
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Who: Ash Brokerage Corp. Wellness Program
What: Weight Watchers Meetings
Where: Ash Brokerage
8515 Bluffton Road
When: Once per week, during lunch time (11:45-12:45)
We’re trying to get a Weight Watchers at Work series going but Weight Watchers requires a minimum of 20 people before they’ll commit to doing on-site meetings. Right now we have 12 people so we need 8 more.
Call: 260-478-0733
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