Next Theater Thursday scheduled for Nov. 21
The next free movie for area seniors will be on November 21st. The Bluffton Parks and Recreational Department, Wells County Public Library and Bluffton Regional Senior Circle have partnered together to offer a free monthly movie for adults.
The movie will be shown on at 10 a.m. at the Wells County Public Library. Free snacks, 10-minute health info and prizes will be part of the program. For more information call 824-6069
Alzheimer’s support group now meeting in Decatur
On the third Thursday of the month beginning at 4 p.m., caregivers will meet for the Alzheimer’s Association’s support group in Decatur. The next meeting will be held Nov. 21, followed by Dec. 19.
Facilitated by a trained leader, the group meets at Adams Memorial Hospital, Monroe Classroom located at 1100 Mercer Ave. in Decatur.
This Alzheimer’s Association support group meets monthly to provide caregivers with an opportunity to share their experiences and receive support from others coping with Alzheimer’s disease. During the group meetings, caregivers are encouraged to share information, give and receive support, and exchange coping experiences and strategies.
Meetings are open to the public and facilitated by a trained professional and/or family member.
There is no cost or commitment for caregivers to attend.
For a full listing of all of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter’s support groups, visit alz.org/indiana or call the Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Children can write to Santa beginning Nov. 25
The Bluffton Parks and Recreation Department is happy to deliver children’s letter to Santa between Nov. 25 and Dec. 20. Each child will receive a personalized letter back with a small gift enclosed.
Please make sure that the child’s name and address are clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Santa’s mailbox is blue and located on the front steps of city hall.
This is a free service and no postage is needed.
For more information on the letters to Santa program, call 824-6069.
Parks Department’s Coloring Contest begins
The Parks Department will sponsor a coloring contest for a chance to win a giant stocking filled with prizes.
Coloring pages have been sent to area schools but can also be printed off of the city’s website at http://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/wintercolorcontest2013.pdf .
Pages are due back in the parks office in City Hall by Dec 18. Questions call 824-6069.
Indy artist will be at Fort Wayne’s Castle Gallery
Indianapolis “plein-air” painter C.W. Mundy will be showing more than 45 of his paintings at the Castle Gallery in Fort Wayne through Nov. 30.
On Saturday, Nov. 16, the artist, known for his landscapes, will present at gallery talk at 7 p.m. with the open house hours being from 5 to 10 p.m. at the gallery.
Other gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Castle Gallery is located at 1202 W. Wayne St. in Fort Wayne.
Date change for Ashton’s presentation in Portland
Portland’s Arts Place is announcing a change of date for the appearance of Susan Ashton’s Christian and country music program.
The new date is Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. Previous tickets will be honored and refunds for the canceled Nov. 9 concert may be requested.
Tickets in advance are $19 adults and $9.50 for students or $21 adults and $10.50 for students day of the concert. Yo order in advance call toll free to 866-539-991 or online at www.artsland.org.
Grabill Christmas Walk will be held Dec. 7
The town of Grabill in northeast Allen County will sponsor an old-fashioned Christmas Walk Saturday, Dec. 7.
Activities will include Breakfast with Santa in the Fudergong Building and Christmas Storytime at the Library.
The town is also sponsoring a “Stuff a Buggy” campaign for donations to the Grabill Food Bank. Donate canned foods or make a cash donation. Several of the retail shops will also be offering Christmas specials on that day.
This is an opportunity for a family friendly Christmas activity and to enjoy an old fashioned walk thru Christmas past.
Breakfast with Santa starts at 8 a.m. The event is free but tickets are needed. They can be obtained at Grabill Hardware or the General Store in Grabill.
For more information please check the website atwww.Grabill.net.
Parks Department’s December Dash 5K Dec. 21
The December Dash 5K (Run it or Walk it!) and the Kids One Mile Jingle Bell Jog with Santa will be held Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8:30 a.m. Stay for hot chocolate and holiday treats after the run.
Everyone who registers will receive a warm December Dash running hat. Overall and age group awards are available for the 5K and overall top three boys and girls awards for the One Mile.
Download an entry form at http://www.ci.bluffton.in.us/documents/2013DECEMBERDASHRegistrationForm_000.pdf or register online at http://raceroster.com/events/2013/1583/December-Dash.
For more information on the event, call 824-6069.
The Gathering of Quilters slated for next March
The Appleseed Quilter Guild is planning The Gathering of Quilters 2014. It will take place at Wayne High School in Fort Wayne on March 15.
A sign up sheet will be available during the Nov. 25 and Jan. 27 meeting of Berne Swiss Stitchers. Registration is also available at the www.appleseedquiltersguild.com/gathering-2014 website.
For more information, contact Carolyn Sprunger at 589-2341.
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