Dinner at the Whitehouse – October 29, 2016

CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS!

When: Saturday, October 29 at 6:30pm
Where: Forest Park Elementary School – 2517 W. 8th Street
Reservations: Call 298-0844
Cost: $30/person

Gourmet historic dinner prepared by American Federation of Chefs
Fabulous speaker, Dr. Phyllis Zimmerman presents “Behind the Scenes: Living in the White House”

100% of proceeds go to operating the Senior Center

See the menu (pdf)

 

Forest Park Senior Center Wellness Day – September 19, 2016

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Muncie Delaware Senior Center proudly presents Wellness Day, 2016!

When: MONDAY September 19 from 9:00am – 12:00 noon
Where: Forest Park Senior Center – 2517 W.8th Street – 2 blocks west of Batavia

Get your blood pressure checked, your hearing tested, pick up the latest health information and get your FALL FLU SHOT.

Walgreens will handle the paperwork for Medicare and your insurance to ensure there is no cost.  Talk with medical experts about your vision and hearing, aging and exercise, aging and nutrition. Find out about the newest cancer treatments and how you can help those undergoing treatment by providing transportation.

Download the flier (pdf)

Forest Park Senior Center Fish & Chicken Fry – September 23, 2016

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Muncie Delaware Senior Center extends an invitation to our Fish & Chicken Fry Dinner!

When: FRIDAY, September 23 from 4:30-6:30pm; doors open at 4:15pm
Where: 2517 W. 8th Street—former Forest Park Elementary School—stretching two blocks
Cost: $9.00/persons 13 and older; $4.50/persons 5-12; children under 5 eat free!

For only $9.00 a person, you can have your choice of fish or chicken, hush puppies, green beans, bread and butter, dessert, and drink. A great deal for a great meal.

Enjoy a tasty dinner, live music, and help raise money for the Senior Center!

Music provided by Jeanette Maxfield on the organ.  All proceeds go directly to the Senior Center which is partially supported by Community Development.

Download the flier (pdf)

For more information call 289-0844 | Where Seniors gather to meet new friends and learn

Living Well Conference – October 5, 2016

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Union Chapel Ministries, the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is presenting the 2016 Living Well Conference.

Sessions include:

  • Are There Toxic Chemicals on your Makeup Counter?
  • What’s going on in that Beautiful Mind?
  • Know your GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms)
  • The Skinny on Fats and Sugars
  • Sleep: A Forgotten Component of Overall Health
  • Smart Use Health Insurance – Smart Actions
  • Simply Classic
  • Getting Involved to Build a Stronger Community
  • The Produce Mom
  • Bridging the Gap (Communicating with Millennials and Emerging Adults)

Interested in Attending? Download the registration form (pdf) and send it to:

Purdue Extension – Jay County
126 Meridian Street
Portland, IN 47371

Forest Park Senior Center Ice Cream Social – July 9, 2016

The Forest Park Senior Center is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 9th from 1-3:30 pm on the grounds of the center.

They will kick off the afternoon with an hour of America’s Hometown Band followed by a small break, then have the Grand Spinners Square Dancers  demonstrate their moves. The audience will be invited to participate!  The Forest Park Neighborhood Association will also be giving away some small door prizes.

Muncie Police Department and the Muncie Fire Department will have representatives to talk with children or adults who are interested in safety and crime prevention.

Come and relax and enjoy the music and ice cream and cake, bring your family.  Forest Park Senior Center : Where Aging Becomes Fun!

PUBLIC FORUM: “If ISTEP Is Out, What Should Be Next?” – April 23, 2016

Saturday, April 23
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts Auditorium, Muncie

LWV ISTEP public forum (2)All are welcome to attend this important public forum about the future of testing in our schools. You will have a chance to share your concerns and learn how we can advocate for student learning and actionable feedback for teachers and administrators.

Panelists will include:

  • Senator Tim Lanane
  • Greg Beumer
  • Sue Errington
  • Steven Baule, Superintendent, Muncie Community Schools
  • Alice Johnson, Superintendent, Alexandria Community Schools
  • Sam Snideman, Director of Government Relations, Ball State
  • Gregory Marchant, Professor of Educational Psychology, Ball State

Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Muncie-Delaware County.

Co-sponsored by the following organizations: American Association of University Women Muncie Branch; Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc.; Cornerstone Center for the Arts; Muncie Black Expo, Inc.; Muncie/Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; Muncie NAACP; Muncie Public Libraries; United Way of Delaware County; and the Whitely Community Council.