Indy Area Deaf Community News
March 21, 2005
PART B
Coming Events
Keep doing this in remembrance of me…, ISD Spring Break, Passover Dinner, Easter Sunday, Weight Watchers/interpreter, Gathering at Food Court in CSQ, GIDC Activities, Free Medical Clinic, SSH Meeting, ASL Gathering, Expanding the Vision to the Deaf Community Workshops, 69th Annual Bowling Tourney in Merrillville, Free Medical Clinic, Workshop by MJ Bienvenu, Pot Luck Lunch at MSLC,
Performance by Rosa Gallimore
--Sports:
ISD Track and Field Schedules
GIDC Basketball at CSSD
Relay Indiana Coed Bowling League
Flying Fingers Co-Ed Bowling League
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MARCH
Every Wednesday
Deaf and HH People Gathering at Food Court in back of Castleton Sq Mall, 6020 E. 82nd St. From 10:30 to 12:30. An ideal for coffee chatting, 7 eating booths, plenty of tables and chairs, children playground (indoor) and walking around the mall. ASL students are welcome. No gathering on third Wednesday due to Pot-luck Lunch at MSLC. Contact person: Bob Canty, RCanty500@aol.com
Every Saturday
Weight Watchers of Greater Indpls every Saturday morning at 9 am as Castleton Square Target Mall area. Special lower rates for Senior Citizens, students under age 22 and Family Plan. For more Information contact: www.weightwatchers.com or Diane Hazel Jones- EdJones@iquest.net Interpreter is there for your registration, questions and weekly meetings.
GIDC Activities at 1917 E. 46th St.:
March activities ( "IndyDeafClub" http://www.indydeafclub.org/)
Saturday, 26 Indigo 6:30 p.m.
GIDC is sponsoring a logo contest, open to all deaf, from 7th grade to any adult age. Winner will receive $100. See www.IndyDeafClub.org for complete contest rules & submission form. Winning logo will be placed on street sign, website, T-shirts, & stationary. Deadline date is April 30th.
Contact persons: Lisa Wilson: lisa90lisa@yahoo.com & James Carr, JamesCarr18@Tmail.com
March
23--HANDSALIVE!!! 5th Annual Student Talent Show, 7 pm at Indiana Deaf School Auditorium It is a formal talent show that encourages ISD students to demonstrate their talents by expressing their creativity and orginality through ASL Poetry, ASL story telling, Skits, & ASL Song interpretation.
There are also literary and art show events that encourage students to showcase their talents in these areas. Please come out and join us for these events! Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door Tickets are still available for all the competitions and for the talent show. For more information, email to Amber at ABahler@isfd.state.in.us or call ISD at (317) 924-8403 (V/TTY).
24--(Thurs.)--"Keep doing this in remembrance of me…" --Luke 22:19. The Indianapolis Sign Language Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses invites you to remember Jesus' death on at 8:30 pm. It will be at 4512 Richardt Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46226. . Deaf minister, Curt Norrod will explain why Jesus' death is so important and how it will benefit you and your family in the future. No Collections. Please join us.
For more information, email to Tony at TonyLathan@cs.com
25--ISD Spring Break Starts. Classes resume April 4th. More about Indiana Deaf School, go to
"ISD: Home Page" http://www.deafhoosiers.com/
25--Passover Dinner from 6 pm to 10 pm at Mt. Zion Ministries10501 Hague Rd. Fishers, IN 46038 – between 106th and 96th, We will have a Deaf Guest Speaker, Richard Etkie, from Florida to be with us. He is well known for giving presentation on Passover Dinner in ASL. He will talk about Jewish History and its Passover. Very INTERESTING! $20 per person – to raise money for building fund. Reserve your space by March 20th. Contact Information : Janet Schwall – Janetkie@tmail.com or
Billy Schwall – bschwall@tmail.com or go to www.mtzionindy.org. To purchase for the dinner/seats - See Bonita Ewan, Terri Neal, Wendy Whitting or Janet/Billy Schwall
Everyone is WELCOME! Come, Dine and Remember Jesus’ time with us.
27--Easter Sunday. More about Easter: The Meaning of Easter"
http://www.jesus-institute.org/lands/easter12005.shtml
APRIL
Every Wednesday
Deaf and HH People Gathering at Food Court in back of Castleton Sq Mall, 6020 E. 82nd St. From 10:30 to 12:30. An ideal for coffee chatting, 7 eating booths, plenty of tables and chairs, children playground (indoor) and walking around the mall. ASL students are welcome. No gathering on third Wednesday due to Pot-luck Lunch at MSLC. Contact person: Bob Canty, RCanty500@aol.com
Every Saturday
Weight Watchers of Greater Indpls every Saturday morning at 9 am as Castleton Square Target Mall area. Join for $25.00 (Save $9.00). Special lower rates for Senior Citizens, students under age 22 and Family Plan. For more Information contact: www.weightwatchers.com or Diane Hazel Jones- EdJones@iquest.net Interpreter is there for your registration, questions and weekly meetings.
GIDC Activities at 1917 E. 46th St.:
April activities ( "IndyDeafClub" http://www.indydeafclub.org/)
Tuesdays: Playing cards and social 10 am to 4 pm
Fridays: Darts league 7 p.m.
GIDC is sponsoring a logo contest, open to all deaf, from 7th grade to any adult age. Winner will receive $100. See www.IndyDeafClub.org for complete contest rules & submission form. Winning logo will be placed on street sign, website, T-shirts, & stationary. Deadline date is April 3Oth.
Contact persons: Lisa Wilson: lisa90lisa@yahoo.com & James Carr, JamesCarr18@Tmail.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1&2--2005 Annual Spring Retreat at KRC on ISD Campus. Theme: "If the shoe fits...wear it!". Sposored by Indiana Cjhapter of RID (ICRID). Fun for ASL students and friends. The Spring Retreat Weekend gives ASL students a rich language immersion experience. The Deaf Community is invited to attend the Friday night A.S.R. Refreshments will follow the Friday night get-acquainted activities. For workshops and registration, go to "New Page 0" http://www.icrid.org/05ASR.htm. Contact person: Vera Masters at VLM0929@aol.com
2--Free Medical Clinic, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon, at Hope Family Care Center in Cicero Christian Church
715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero In 46034. A Christ-centered organization offering professional family health care to the uninsured of those without sufficient health services in Cicero and surrounding communities. Services Available: Free medical care for minor illness (Adult/Children), Well-child exams and check ups, Required School Immunizations, Pre-participation Sports Physicals, Assistance with Social Services, and Food Pantry. For more information, e-mail to Debbie Dufek at firebat@tiptontel.com
7--Senior Silent Hoosiers Monthly Meeting, 1 pm at Senior Citizens Center, 708 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, In 46202. After meeting: activities. Lunch will be served at 11:30 for $2.00 Contact person: Larry Baker, Pres. at Mil2Lar@aol.vom
7--ASL Gathering in Glendale Mall Food Court, Keystone Ave & 62nd St. from 5 to 8:30 pm. Eating, chatting, children activities, etc. Fun for everyone! ASL Stortytelling in the Library . If you are interested in telling story in ASL in the future, please e-mail to Christine Wood at christinewood@ameritech.net For feedback or comments, e-mail to Diane H. Jones at dhjones@isfd.state.in.us
8-10--Expanding the Vision to the Deaf Community Workshops at Mt. Zion Apostolic Church 4900 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46128
Friday, April 8, 2005 --6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration (for Saturday Workshop)
7:00pm – 8:00pm “The Deaf Experience – You talk, YOU Pay!”
(.1 CEU’s For RID, ACET, IIC, EIC (Category 1)
8:00pm – 9:00pm Panel Discussion, “What Makes a Good nterpreter” (Deaf and Hearing Panel)
(.1 CEU’s For RID, ACET, IIC, EIC (Category 2)
Saturday, April 9, 2005 - 8:30am – 9:00am Registration and Continental
Breakfast
9:00am – 12:00pm Session One: Interpreting
Discourse for Religious Settings (.3 CEU’s For RID, ACET, IIC, EIC (Category 1)
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch (Provided)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Session Two: Interpreting Music
(.3 CEU’s For RID, ACET, IIC, EIC (Category 2)
Sunday, April 10, 2005 4:00pm: Deaf Commissioning Service Song (TBA)
Elder Donald Tinsley, Speaker for the Occasion
Workshop and services voice interpreted for the Hearing.
Oral interpretation available upon request.
Registration Form: (For Saturday Seminar)
Name: Mailing Address:
City: Zip: Phone: E-mail Address (if applicable):
Registration Fee:
$30/person (by April 1, 2005) $40/person (At the door)
Fee includes workshop materials and lunch. No refunds after April 1, 2005.
Mail Registration Form to: Mt. Zion Apostolic, 4900 E. 38th St. Indianapolis, IN 46218
Attn: Deaf Ministry Workshop For more information, contact: Donald Tinsley, Director of Deaf Ministry
Email: donaldtinsley@yahoo.com or Eydie Farrell, Interpreter Coordinator Email: elfarrel@iupui.edu
14-(Thurs)--2nd Annual Accessibility and Diversity Job Fair, 9 AM- 1 PM at Gene B. Glick Junior Achievement Education Center, 7435 N. Keystone Ave (near Wal-mart). Sponsored by Indianapolis Business Leadership Netw ork, Indianapolis Private Industry Council, Inc., and the city of Indianapolis.
This job fair is open to EVERYONE but is targeted particularly towards persons with disabilities. It will feature an accessible workstation with assistive technology for job seekers and empoyers to view. Certified ASL interpreters will be provided as well as large print and other accessible materials.
Contact Juli Paini at 327-3798 or jpaini@indygov.org for more information. Referred by the Deaf Community Sevices, Indpls.
14-17-- 69th Annual Bowling Tourney by the Great Lake Deaf Bowling Assn. and 58th Annual Great Lake Deaf Women's Bowling Assn. Friday: Mens Team, Double/Single and Masters (Fri) at Stardust II 3925 East Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, IN. Thursday: Moonlight No-Tap Bowling. Friday: Senior Citizens and Women Team, Double/Single and Queens (Fri) at Plaza Lane,s 8101 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN. Friday (Senior Citizens only), Saturday and Sunday $70 for a couple, no single participants Open to everyone! .
Saturday Night Entertainment:
Performers: Peter Cook (Illinois) and Keith Wann (California)
Headquarters: Radisson Hotel, Merrillville, IN, Northwest Quadrant of Route 30 and I-65 . We need Volunteers! Contact Donald Witulski at don03@sbcglobal.net for volunteering info. Other Information, email to Terry & Jana Longfellow, Chairpersons at cdcgldba2005@aol.com Hosted by the Camelot Deaf Club.
16--Free Medical Clinic, 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon, at Hope Family Care Center in Cicero Christian Church
1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero In 46034. A Christ-centered organization offering professional family health care to the uninsured of those without sufficient health services in Cicero and surrounding communities. Services Available: Free medical care for minor illness (Adult/Children), Well-child exams and check ups, Required School Immunizations, Pre-participation Sports Physicals, Assistance with Social Services, and Food Pantry. For more information, e-mail to Debbie Dufek at firebat@tiptontel.com
16--Workshop by MJ Bienvenu at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana will be hosting MJ Bienvenu from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop is entitled: "Deaf Culture: A Community View of Interpreters and the Deaf Community." Pre-registration is $35 and at-the-door is $45. MJ comes from an all deaf family and is a native user of ASL. She has authored several articles and presented numerous workshops nationally and internationally. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Gallaudet and Chairperson of the Dept. of ASL and Deaf Studies. For more information call: 574-535-7566 (Deaf callers please use relay) or Myron Yoder , Assistant Professor, Interpreter Training Program at myronry@goshen.edu Map info: www.goshen.edu/aboutgc/map.php
20--AMH Monthly Potluck Lunch, 10am to 2 or 3pm in the lounge of Miller's Senior Living Community, 8400 Clearvista Pkwy. Directions: from I-69, go east on 82nd St. for about 1/2 mile, turn left on Hague Rd. Then turn another left on E. 86th-stay on the the end of the road (very close to I-69). You'll see Miller's Senior Living Community/Coventry Village building #2 on your left. Please contact Leona Norrod, coordinator of Pot Luck Lunch at 317-823-5938 or at LernieN44@aol.com for pitch-in food. Come and have fun with us!
23--The Unseen: A performance by Rosa Lee Gallimore sponsored by the D.E.A.F. Network, 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Greater Indianapolis Deaf Club, 1917 E. 46th St. The show is full of comical ASL stories, comical video skits, sign-song performances, interactive comedy skits and is lighthearted and entertaining.
Rosa Lee is from Issaquah, WA where she works as a Rehab counselor for the Deaf and hard of hearing. She was a former artistic director of Dangerous Signs performance group as well as a student at Deaf West
summer acting school. She has been involved with performing arts for approximately 10 years, working as a performer, actress, choreographer, dancer, movement and rhythm instructor, director, artistic director, and currently as a Executive Director of Liberty Road Productions. She enjoys watching movies, making music videos, and traveling. The presentation will be conducted in American Sign Language (ASL) only.
Free Admission -- Food and Drinks will be sold. Contact person: Ann Reifel Aereifel@aol.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ASL - INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
MARCH
27 – “Disney’s On the Record”, Broadway at series Clowes Hall, at Butler University, W. 46th St. and Sunset. 6:30 pm. Interpreters: Joyce Ellinger and Chuck Daube. It’s a show-stopping new musical with more than 50 beloved songs, from some of the most popular films ever made – including THE LITTLE MERMAID, ALADDIN, SLEEPING BEAUTY, PETER PAN, CINDERELLA, and SNOW WHITE. Join the talented singers and dancers behind-the-scenes at one very magical recording session, where every song performed ends up on the record! It’s first-class family entertainment as only Disney can deliver!
APRIL
3 – “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, IRT Upperstage, 140 W. Washington St., 3:00 PM (90 min.) Tickets: 635-5252 (v/tty). Interpreters: Randy Nicolai and Joyce Ellinger. Revel in a purely entertaining fantasy of lovers lost in the woods and war waged among the fairies. Mix lovers and fairies together, add confusion brought about by one Robin Goodfellow, commonly known as Puck, and laughter reigns. Crown this enjoyment with a merry band of low comics who meet by moonlight to present a ridiculous play at the Duke's wedding and the enjoyment of Shakespeare's best-loved comedy is yours.
9 – “ Starshine”, Indpls Women’s Chorus at the Indiana Historical Society, 8:00 pm Interpreter: Jayne Kercheval. Tickets: bjayne2@comcast.net A starry night of songs such as “When you Wish Upon a Star”, “Swingin’ on a Star,” “Stardust,” “ Catch a Falling Star” and more.
10 – same as above at 3:00 pm
10 – “Mama Mia!”, Broadway at Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey, 6:30 PM. Interpreters: Joyce Ellinger and Chuck Daube. Tickets: 231-0000 (v)
A guaranteed, dancing in the aisles, get happy hit. A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over ten million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! A mother confronts her past as three men return to the Greek island they’ve not visited for 21 years just as her 20 year old daughter is about to be married…. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!
24 – “Painting Churches”, IRT Mainstage, 140 W. Washington St., 2:00 pm Interpreters: Cathy Covey and Randy Nicolai. Tickets: 635-5252 (v/tty).
Successful artsit Mags Church comes home to Boston to help her Dad - once a major poet - and her Mom - still a major pain - move into retirement. She wants to paint their portrait and include it in her next prestigious show. Between poetry and packing, painting and cocktails, Mags is caught in a paradox, wanting to expose yet dignify, to criticize yet celebrate her fragile parents in this funny, powerful drama.
If you have any questions about the above shows, please call Chuck Daube at 925-3040 (v/tty) or e-mail at chuckdaube@aol.com . Also, if you see any show or concert advertised (not listed above) that you want to see interpreted, please call the appropriate box office and request it, giving at least 2 weeks notice. Watch the Friday Weekend Guide and the Sunday Indianapolis Star for upcoming events.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPORTS
INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
1200 E. 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-920-6321 TTY
317-920-6388 FAX
Athletic Director’s Office
Brian Bippus Athletic Director
E-mail: bbippus@isfd.state.in.us
Track and Field Schedules will be announced in near future.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Relay Indiana Coed Bowling League
Wednesdays at Woodland Lanes (96st & Keystone) starting at 5:30 until 8:30 pm. Contact person: Connie Jones at Jones3329@comcast.net We will appreciate your feedback regarding the bowling league.
Results:
3/16/05
600's -- Greg Gantt - 215, 221 & 225 = 661 & Dennis Dickover - 213, 201 & 233 = 647.
200's -- Connis Collins - 213, Dave Tester - 204 & Don Stanley - 203.
Ladies -- 170's Jackie Mc Broom - 180 & Leona Norrod - 180.
--Secy/Treas Arnold Jones, Jr.
Flying Fingers Co-Ed Bowling League on Thursdays, 5:35 to 8:30 pm at Hindel Lanes on 38th St. and Mass Ave. Contact person: Geoffrey Swinton, Pres. at Go Indy Guy@aol.com
Results:
3/17
Men's high scratch game -- James Leaf 264 (he got all strikes till 10th frame) Wes Hawkins 258
Series --D.j. Powell 667, James Leaf 665
Ladies --high scratch game.......Nadine Gobie 200, Connie Washburn 198
Series --Nadine Gobie 516, Connie Washburn 484, Judith Larkin 484
Note: next week is our last game for the season and we welcome any new bowler to join our league this fall. Jerry Long wants to thank you for ur prayers and ur thoughts on his recovery from the surgery.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.
Please send the news such as interesting events obits, small announcements (free of charge) to:
Bob Canty, Editor at IDN500@aol.com. We accept donations.
Job placements, advertisement or items for sale will be charged $20 per two issues.
Checks can be made out to Bob Canty and mail it to 4905 E. 72nd St, Indpls, IN 46250.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Have a good week!