Area 10 Agency on Aging & The Endwright Centers are open for exercise equipment use and small group activities. Both Endwright Center & Endwright East are mask optional as of 7/1/2022.
We have a variety of virtual & social distance-friendly activities planned for this month. See our program guide for details.
Quarterly Program Guide:
Program Guide October-December 2024
Monthly Activity Calendars:
Program Policies:
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Caregiving can be a challenge, but it’s easier when you’re prepared.
This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one – and yourself.
Our next 6-week class series will be held Thursdays, October 3rd to November 14th, from 10am to 11:30am at The Endwright Center, 631 W Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, IN.
Click the button below for more information.
Balance Exercise videos are recorded each week by our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Kris Campbell. To join her live on Mondays & Fridays at 10 am, follow the Zoom link listed in our program guide.
FREE recordings of past sessions can be found on YouTube Channel linked below..
Feel free to share the link & videos with friends, family, and neighbors!
Looking for videos of previously recorded fitness classes?
Click Here to view our archive of fitness videos & more on our YouTube Channel!
About The Endwright Center
The Endwright Center provides a safe and supportive environment where active adults enhance their well being through health, fitness, friendship and creative arts programming.
Our facilities include a 2000 sq. foot soft floor main room, a strength/resistance training room, up-to-date fitness equipment (including a NuStep recumbent cross trainer), space for art classes, workshops, and meetings, plus the Patsy Earles Performing Arts Stage.
The Endwright Center is operated through the generous donations of those who utilize the facility and/or value our commitment to offering a variety of activities that will help active adults age with dignity and live longer, stronger lives. We sincerely appreciate your support, which makes our programs possible.
Health & Fitness
Area 10 believes in helping individuals take the first steps to an active, healthy lifestyle. Physical activity has many health benefits for adults; it has been proven that light to moderate exercise decreases the risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity, and depression while increasing muscle mass, balance, coordination and longevity.
We provide a variety of Group Activities open to participants of any age (under 12 must have adult supervision and parental consent).
- Yoga/Tai Chi/Meditation
- Strength/Flexibility
- Balance/Coordination
- Dance/Exercise to Music
- Cardiovascular Exercise
- Self-Defense
Our Individualized Fitness Program teaches people how to properly stretch, lift weights, and to use cardiovascular equipment to improve overall health and wellness. Over 900 people are enrolled in this program. To participate in this program, we will need a signed consent form, medical history, and a physician’s permission slip (renewed annually).
Click here to download the forms needed to participate in the fitness program.
Creative Arts
Did you know that as we become older, our creative power increases? We embrace this idea and provide specialty workshops and classes, at a minimal cost.
Some Favorites Include:
- Collage
- Jewelry making
- Creative writing
- Digital photography
- Musical opportunities & performances
- Painting classes: oils, acrylics, and watercolor
- Fiber arts: quilting, knitting, and sewing
Computer Tutoring
Friendly volunteers are on hand to give you one-on-one assistance as you work at your own pace.
- Basic computer skills & word processing
- Microsoft Excel/Access databases
- Email/Internet/Skype
Nutrition
Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and for older adults, consuming a variety of nutrient packed foods has been linked to reduced risks for developing chronic health conditions, such as osteoporosis, arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Our nutrition classes will educate, enlighten and delight your taste buds!
Gardening
Gardening has been shown to have positive benefits as we age. It helps us to learn new skills and regain lost ones; improves memory, attention, sense of responsibility and social interaction. Moreover, gardening can reduce stress, increase feelings of calm and relaxation and foster a sense of accomplishment as we enjoy and share the calming benefits of nature’s beauty. In cooperation with our Nutrition Program and the Ellettsville Garden Club, we offer outings and activities in:
- Gardening – Vegetables & Native Plantings
- Bird & Butterfly Education
- Other Beneficial Outdoor Activities
Senior Games
The Senior Games is an annual event which provides a nonthreatening environment for older adults to compete in games such as golf, track and field events, volleyball, bally ball, 3-on-3 basketball, bowling, softball and more. Anyone 50 years (or better!) from anywhere can play! Event information, schedules and registration are updated annually.
Volunteer
With your gift of time, the Endwright Center is able to offer a vibrant place for active adults to socialize while engaging in fitness and creative activities.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- being the welcoming face of the Endwright Center by serving as a friendly receptionist
- teaching or assisting with classes
- lending a hand during special events and potlucks
- assisting with Senior Games
- ending to our gardens and flower beds
- helping with our recycling efforts
If you are 55 years old (or better) you can sign up as an RSVP volunteer and enjoy added benefits while you serve.
Resources
Want to Volunteer?
There are many opportunities available, including volunteering as a patriot pal, joining the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program or helping out at the Endwright Center!Volunteer
Need Help?
For more information about our programs and services, call our Aging and Disability Resource center today(800) 844-1010
