Senior Survey Opportunity

Senior Survey Opportunity

University of Indianapolis students have teamed up with members of the Southeast Learning Partnership to implement a survey for senior citizens in the southeast of Indianapolis. The survey will be used to discover what the needs and wants are of seniors in the area. Each participant will receive $10 for completing the survey. The survey will be conducted from May 11-21. Please call Angie Calvert at 317-634-0205 or email at acalvert1982@yahoo.com if you are or know someone who is interested in taking the survey.

IndyCreativeAging Discount Program

IndyCreativeAging.org Launches Discount and Coupon Program

www.IndyCreativeAging.org, an online avenue connecting community resources to adults 50 and over in Central Indiana, has launched a discount and coupon program. The website is accessed by over 5,000 individuals monthly.

For more information, contact suzie@indycreativeaging.org or simply log on to download a sign-up form and see the listings for both existing discounts and new coupons. More will be added as this program gains momentum.

Property Tax Credit for Seniors Deadline

OVER 65 Circuit Breaker

The December 31, 2008 deadline is nearing for Indiana's seniors to sign up for a new property tax credit included in the tax overhaul state lawmakers approved last spring. Sign up at the Auditor's office.

The exemption covering homeowners ages 65 and older limits how much their tax bills can increase from one year to the next. Eligible homeowners must be at least 65 on or before Dec. 31 - the filing deadline - and have a gross adjusted income of less than $40,000 for a joint filing or $30,000 for a single filing. The gross assessed value on the homestead cannot exceed $160,000.

The application is available online at www.indy.gov/eGov/County/Auditor/Services/Online/Pages/home.aspx

The Auditor's Office encourages you to complete the application online, but you may also complete it in person or by mail. The Auditor's Real Estate office is located in the City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., Suite 841. The office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. You can reach a customer service representative by calling (317) 327-4646.

Senior Center Casino Trip

July Senior Center Activities
901 S. Shelby, Second Floor
For more information, please call
Doris York at 236.7400 x 233

Casino Trip Wednesday, July 9th, $20.00 Argosy

Senior Activities

July Senior Center Activities
901 S. Shelby, Second Floor
For more information, please call Doris York at 236.7400 x 233

Exercises 3rd Floor-Mondays July 7 thru 28th and Wednesday July 2nd thru 30th 1:00 P.M. to 2 P.M.

Line Dancing 3rd Floor- Tuesday July 1st thru 29th, 10:00 A.M.

Summer Youth Intergenerational Program: Thursday, July 3 thru 17th, 11:00 A.M.

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Garage Sale

Garage Sale
Friday June 13, 2008
10am to 2pm
Senior Program
2nd Floor Southeast Community Services
901 Shelby Street

Wellness Classes for 55+ crowd

Remember!! OASIS Classes

Exercise and Health Education classes for seniors through OASIS begin again this week, May 19th at the Fountain Square Center, 901 S. Shelby St. Exercise classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:00pm, with Folk Dancing beginning on Tuesday at 10:00am. Monday, May 19th at 2:30pm there will be a representative from the state Medicare program to explain what is and isn't covered, and to answer any Medicare questions. Please call Susie DeMunbrun at 965-1773 for more information.

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OASIS Open House

OASIS
Open house and registration for May - August classes
Wednesday, May 7th from 1-3 pm
Fountain Square Center, 3rd Floor, 901 S. Shelby St

A national non-profit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults, is now offering health and wellness classes at Fountain Square. Classes will be held in the Fountain Square Center, 901 S. Shelby St., Indy, 46203. Please call 965-1773 for more information.

OASIS at Fountain Square

OASIS Open House

May 7, 2008
1-3 PM
901 S. Shelby, 3rd Floor

OASIS, a national non-profit educational organization designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults, is now offering health and wellness classes at Fountain Square. Classes will be held in the Fountain Square Center, 901 S. Shelby St., Indy, 46203. An open house and registration for May - August classes will take place on Wednesday, May 7th from 1-3 pm, Fountain Square Center, 3rd floor. Please call 965-1773 for more information.

Low-impact exercise class that will teach you how to stay limber while conditioning your heart. Aerobics, toning and stretching included.
Mondays, 1:00 -2:00 pm. Beginning monday, may 19

Country line dancing-
Calling all beginners, learn the basics of line dancing. The most popular rhythms will be taught.
Tuesdays, 9:00 -10:00 am. Beginning tuesday, july 1

Exer-start-
Low-impact exercise class that involves moving all parts of your body. Focuses on range of motion, toning and balance.
Wednesdays, 1:00 -2:00pm. Beginning wednesday, may 21

International folk dance-
Learn ethnic dances from villages in eastern europe. Each week learn new dances, and dance the favorites from previous weeks. No experience necessary.
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:00am. Beginning tuesday, may 20

Medicare benefits-
Learn about medicare coverage for disease self-management classes, coverage of vaccines and immunizations, and what to do when medicare denies a claim. Class made possible by ship (state health assistance program). One session.
Monday, may 19, 2:30 -3:30 pm

Joint preservation- Dr. Peter Maiers
Learn about the anatomy of the knee, conservative measures of treatment prior to surgery, and when it is time for surgery. Class made possible by clarian health. One session.
Monday, june 9, 2:30-3:30 pm

OASIS membership is free! There is a $15 registration charge per trimester, when you sign up to take one or more classes. Some classes do have additional fees.

Please call 317-965-1773 for more information about OASIS classes at Fountain Square.

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Assessment of walking surfaces in FS

Senior Walkability Assessment

of Fountain Square

Circle May 8^th on your calendar and join your neighbors in a senior walkability assessment of Fountain Square!

We’ll meet at the Senior Center at 9 AM for a short briefing, coffee, and gather our materials and then spend about an hour on selected streets to evaluate how well they are providing good walking surfaces and safe byways for everyone, and especially seniors in Fountain Square.

When you return to the Senior Center you’ll get de-briefed and eat lunch. We hope to use your information to advocate for needed changes with the city. Together we CAN make a difference!

Interested in joining this effort? Sign up by contacting Irene Wegner at iwegner@aarp.org or 423-7107. THANK YOU!

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OASIS of Fountain Square

Find your OASIS at Fountain Square
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OASIS, a nonprofit educational organization for adults 55+, will be offering exercise and wellness classes at the Fountain Square Center, 901 S. Shelby St., 3rd Floor. Stop by or call 317-965-1773 for more information.

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