Area 10 Agency on Aging

Art Club
2024-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Endwright East Active Living Community Center, 2984 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
ART CLUB
Tuesdays from 1 pm-3 pm
Endwright Friends meet to work on various art projects ranging from rock painting to diamond painting. Art and craft supplies are made possible through a grant from Psi Iota Xi. Bloomington Thrift Shop sells donated, quality, gently used housewares and clothing as the funding source for Psi Iota Xi philanthropic.

Balance with a Beat
2024-04-02 13:30 - 14:30
BALANCE WITH A BEAT
Tuesdays at 1:30 pm Cost: Donations Encouraged
Using Arthritis Foundation principles, all movements are chair-based. Great for older adult who wants to improve balance and flexibility, participants will clap their hands, stomp their feet, tap their toes, and kick up some fun as they move and groove to music from the past to today’s popular tunes! Instructor Katrina Ladwig believes that fitness and enjoyable movement is for everyone, no matter their age or body size. Advance registration is not required, but check-in early as this class fills up fast!

Endwright Book Club
2024-04-16 15:00 - 16:00
ENDWRIGHT BOOK CLUB
3rd Tuesdays at 3 pm
The Endwright Book Club meets monthly to discuss their book of choice. Please register in advance to borrow a book and be added to our email list for updates. Please call Amy @ 812-935-2582 to be added.

Tai Chi Easy with Jennifer Weiss
2024-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
TAI CHI EASY WITH JENNIFER WEISS
Wednesdays at 10 am Cost: $30/month or Drop-in Rate: $10/class
Have fun and feel better with this moving meditation practice that is easy to learn! Tai Chi Easy is a proven method of reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure, and boosting the immune system. Virtually any health condition can be improved with this modern interpretation of ancient wisdom practices. It helps improve strength, balance, and coordination. Explore powerful relaxation techniques you can use outside of class.
About the Instructor: Jennifer is a Senior Trainer with the Institute for Qigong and ‘Tai Chi, a certified Tai Chi Easy ™ Instructor, and a certified wellness coach. She also holds a black belt in Kokoro Shorin Ryu Karate, is certified in Reiki and many others. Jennifer has traveled to China for immersive study in the Wudang Mountains, the birthplace of Tai Chi. Register today by calling 812-272-4808.

Co-Design with Dr. Stafford
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00
CO-DESIGN WITH DR. STAFFORD
3rd Wednesdays at 11am
Join retired professor and anthropologist, Dr. Phil Stafford, for a lively monthly discussion touching on ways to improve design of products, services, and technologies to better serve us in our daily lives.

Creative Writing
2024-10-02 11:00 - 12:30
Facilitated by Merle Bachman
Wednesdays 11-12:30pm
NO COST
Merle Lyn Bachman is a retired English professor and accomplished writer. Her latest book, Thank You for Being combines poetry and prose in a memoir (2022). See more about Merle at merlebachman.com.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
2024-04-03 11:30 - 14:30
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) on Wednesdays from 11:30-2:30
In partnership with IU Health Bloomington Community Health, Area 10 hosts SHIP counseling at Endwright East. Call Rebecca to schedule: 812-353-9300.
Endwright East Active Living Community Center
Located in the College Mall

Café Lunch
2024-04-02 12:30 - 13:30
CAFÉ LUNCH
Tuesdays – Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Enjoy tasty and healthy lunch options with friends! A $3 donation for each hot meal or $4 for the salad bar is requested. Donations go directly back into the meal program to help provide meals for seniors in need. Call 812-272-4808 with any questions or to reserve your meal ahead of time.

Watercolor Class
2024-04-03 13:00 - 15:00
WATERCOLOR CLASS
Wednesdays from 1-3pm Cost: $30 / Class Series
Our Watercolor Class returns with instructor, Jeanne Dutton! Jeanne is an experienced artist and instructor with Ivy Tech Lifelong Learning. Learn the basics of watercolor painting. Materials are provided.

Sing for Joy! Rehearsals
2023-10-04 15:00 - 16:00
Join with the SING FOR JOY! Community Choir to prepare and present HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2023 Concert. Date and Time TBA.
The SING FOR JOY! Community Choir will rehearse each Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:00pm, beginning on October 4, 2023. Rehearsals are at the ENDWRIGHT EAST ACTIVE LIVING CENTER in Simon College Mall, Bloomington.
Rehearsals are open to the public; all are welcome including those living with dementia or are other-abled. There is no charge or audition. Music for this concert will be accessible for all levels of musicianship.

Strength, Balance & Flexibility Class
2024-04-04 11:15 - 12:15
STRENGTH, BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY CLASS
Thursdays from 11:15 am—12:15 pm
Based on Arthritis Foundation Principles, this chair-based exercise class is designed to develop and maintain basic strength, balance, and flexibility. Instructed by our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Kris Campbell, this class is great for all levels of fitness.
About the Instructor: Kris Campbell, Health and Wellness Coordinator, has a Masters in Exercise Physiology, brings her knowledge and 25 years of experience in corporate and university setting Wellness Programs. Previously, Kris served as Director of Wellness Programs for Saint Meinrad Archabbey where she developed a multifaceted wellness program.

Memory Cafe
2024-10-03 11:15 - 12:15
Memory Cafes are social gatherings for people with memory loss or dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to provide a safe and comfortable place to connect, socialize, and build support networks.

Mahjong
2024-04-04 12:30 - 13:30
MAHJONG
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Enjoy a couple hours playing Mahjong or any other board or card game we have available. Beginners and the more experienced are welcome.

Bridge Club
2024-04-04 12:30 - 13:30
BRIDGE CLUB
Thursdays at 12:30 pm
Stop by on Thursdays to play with others. Beginning players and the more experienced are all welcome to join.

Monthly Potluck, Games, and Balloon Volleyball
2024-10-24 12:30 - 14:30
Our monthly social gathering where we share food, laughs, play trivia, and have a great time together. Balloon volleyball begins after Balance Class with Potluck beginning at 12:30. Sign up at the front desk to let us know what you will be bringing to share.

Garden Club
2023-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
GARDEN CLUB
7/20, 8/17, & 9/21 @ 1 pm
Join Jolene and Endwright Friends to discuss, share, and bond over the joys of flower and vegetable gardening. Drop-in every 3rd Thursday of the month, no need to register!

Chair Yoga
2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:00
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesdays in-person at 10 am Cost: $30/month for or Drop-in Rate: $10/class
Thursdays on Zoom at 10 am Cost: $30/month for or Drop-in Rate: $10/class
Let go of stress and experience the peace that comes with gentle stretching and breathing exercises. This form is proven to increase range of motion and incorporate breathing exercises that assist in reducing anxiety and creating spatial awareness. Instructed by Michelle McVicker.

Knitting Circle
2024-04-02 11:00 - 12:00
KNITTING CIRCLE
Tuesdays at 11 am
Bring your latest project and come knit with friends! Open to beginners as well as the more experienced.

Technology Help
2024-04-02 11:00 - 13:00
TECHNOLOGY HELP
Tuesdays from 11-1
Walk-in technology assistance is available on Tuesdays from 11-1 at our Endwright East location. Experienced staff and volunteers provide user assistance with phones, laptops, tablets, desktops and televisions as available. Scheduled times are available by calling 812-272-4808.

Matter of Balance
2024-10-01 11:15 - 13:15
Please register ahead of time for this class by Purdue Extension, proven to reduce falls and injuries from falls.

Euchre Club
2024-04-02 12:15 - 13:15
EUCHRE
Tuesdays at 12:15 pm
Play the popular card game, Euchre, with other Endwright friends. Beginners are welcome!

Acoustic Jam Session
2023-07-26 11:30 - 13:00
ACOUSTIC JAM SESSION
2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Monthly Cost: $10
Join Endwright Friends for singing and playing guitar (or other acoustic instrument) together. Each person gets an opportunity to select and play 1-3 of their favorite songs from our music list each session. This group will continue to meet until we locate a new strings instructor. New joiners are welcome. Call Amy at 812-935-2582 with any questions.

Strings Class
2024-04-24 11:30 - 13:00
STRINGS CLASS
2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Monthly Cost: $15/month or $10 drop-in
Join our strings instructor, Jeff Frazier, and other Endwright Friends for singing and playing guitar (or other acoustic instrument) together. New joiners are welcome and guitars are available. Call Amy at 812-935-2582 with any questions.
