Published August 22, 2007 04:05 pm - This listing is intended for use by those groups providing a community service in Decatur County that is open to all. Due to the increase in submissions, items will occasionally be removed so the calendar may be conformed to fit space limitations. To submit items e-mail them to jim.cummings@greensburgdailynews.com. Please include address.
Calander of events: Revised 8-22-07
This listing is intended for use by those groups providing a community service in Decatur County that is open to all. Due to the increase in submissions, items will occasionally be removed so the calendar may be conformed to fit space limitations. To submit items e-mail them to jim.cummings@greensburgdailynews.com. Please include address.
Monday
The Alzheimer’s Association offers support groups for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Participants in support groups receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the issues they face, and the latest information about research. All meetings are confidential and free of charge. The caregiver support group meetings in Greensburg are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Greensburg Library, 1110 East Main Street. To receive additional information on this support group, please call Maxine Donley at 812-633-8736 or the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900.
There will be a Fair Board meeting on August 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Extension Office. If you have any questions or if you are unable to attend please call 663-8388.
The Mental Health Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the last Monday of each month in the conference room of the Decatur County Memorial Hospital. They invite everyone suffering from mental illness or caring for a family member with mental illness to attend. All meetings are held strictly confidential. For more information please call 663-0055 or 663-6370.
Tuesday
New Point Community Senior Club meets every fourth Tuesday at the New Point Community Senior Center at 6 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study will be at the YMCA every Tuesday from 9 - 10 a.m. All ladies of all ages are welcome. For more information please call 812-663-3531.
Every other Tuesday the Cub Scout Pack led by Becky Ogle meets from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Youth Camp.
Co-ed 55+ Bible study and fellowship at the YMCA conference room on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:45 a.m. For information, contact Connie McCracken at 663-3531.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) weight loss support group meets every Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Greensburg. Weigh-in is from 5-5:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information please call 812-663-3763 or 812-663-5623.
New Point Kiwanis meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:15 p.m. in the New Point Community Center.
Lap sit classes will be held at the Greensburg Public Library on Tuesday mornings from 9:10-9:30 a.m. Lap sit is open to parents and their baby 6-17 months of age.
The Human Services Inc. Board of Directors meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. The meetings are held at the Human Services Inc. main office located at 1585 Indianapolis Road, Columbus, Indiana and are open to the general public. The Human Services Inc. is a community action, not-for-profit organization that provides programs for low income, at-risk individuals and families living in the counties of Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Johnson and Shelby. These programs include Head Start pre-school, Section 8 housing voucher, Energy assistance, Food pantry, Child Care voucher, WIC, Weatherization and a Housing Re-hab. If interested in attending the meetings or have any questions please contact Debra DeBord at 812-372-8407.