Indy Area Deaf Community News
March 28, 2005
PART B
Coming Events
Weight Watchers/interpreter, SSH Regular Meeting/Election of Officers, SSH Open House, Gathering at Food Court in CSQ, GIDC Activities, 2005 Annual Spring Retreat, Free Medical Clinic, Expanding the Vision to the Deaf Community Workshops, Kingo! at Kokomo Deaf Club 69th Annual Bowling Tourney in Merrillville, Free Medical Clinic, Workshop by MJ Bienvenu, Pot Luck Lunch at MSLC,
Performance by Rosa Gallimore, Weight Watchers, Gathering at Food Court, PTCO Day Festival, SSH Meeting, ASL Gathering at Glendale, Mother's Day
--Sports:
ISD Track and Field Schedules TBA
Relay Indiana Coed Bowling League
Flying Fingers Co-Ed Bowling League
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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
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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. Lunch will be served at 11:30 for $2.00. After meeting, we will have an election of officers. Reminder: pay SSH annual membership dues anytime today thru month of April.
Please make payable check to SSH. $23 each per person. Mail to Treasurer Barger's address:
James Barger, 8834 W. 1050 S., Fortville, In. 46040-9268. Also, we will have OPEN HOUSE on April 14. COME ON, COME YE ALL. 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.ed
9--Kingo! at Kokomo Deaf Club, Loin's Club Hall, Russiaville, Ind. Liberty Street (7 miles west from US 31 and HWY 26). Door opens at 6 pm to 12 am. $5.00 for 5 games to play and win the big $$$. Foods and Drinks will be SOLD!! Wonder Prize and Door Prize!!! Admission $5 for non member, $ 3 for member,
$1 off for Senior Citizen. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US! Contact person: Erika Buck CatSheba20@comteck.com
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
May
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.:
( "IndyDeafClub" http://www.indydeafclub.org/)
Tuesdays: Playing cards and social 10 am to 4 pm
Fridays: Darts league 7 p.m.
Contact persons: Lisa Wilson: lisa90lisa@yahoo.com & James Carr, JamesCarr18@Tmail.com
1-- PTCO DAY 2005 FESTIVAL, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Caskey Gymnasium, Indiana Deaf School
1200 E. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Display booths, Selling Booths, Foods on Sale, Fun for all and children too! For more information about the Festival, contact Greg Gantt at ptcoday@isfd.state.in.us
For more information about community booths at the Festival, contact Wendy Levow at 317-546-7792 TTY or wlevow@aol.com Sponsored by the Parents-Teachers-Counselors Organization
45--Senior Silent Hoosiers Monthly Meeting, 1 pm at Senior Citizens Center, 708 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, In 46202. Lunch will be served at 11:30 for $2.00. After meeting, we will have an election of officers. Reminder: pay SSH annual membership dues anytime today thru month of April.
Please make payable check to SSH. $23 each per person. Mail to Treasurer Barger's address:
James Barger, 8834 W. 1050 S., Fortville, In. 46040-9268. Also, we will have OPEN HOUSE on April 14. COME ON, COME YE ALL. Contact person: Larry Baker, Pres. at Mil2Lar@aol.vom
5--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--Mothers's Day -- For History, see "Happy Mothers Day -- A History, Advice from Mom, What the Bible Says" http://wilstar.com/holidays/mothers.htm#history
18--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!
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ASL - INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES
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.
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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.
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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:
3/23/05
Men 200's -- Dennis Dickover - 204 & 232, Larry Smith - 211, Dean Hummer - 206, & David Bailey -200.
Ladies 170's -- Leona Norrod - 178 & Jackie McBroom - 175.
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:
3/24
Men...D.J. Powell - 299! he bowled all strikes until the very end of the frame at 10th and got 9.
SERIES: Don Wagner - 756, D.J. Powell - 682
Ladies...Nadine Gobie - 199, Brenda Wagner - 190
End of bowling season Banquet will be on Thurs., April 7th at GIDC. Bowling will resume on Aug. 4th
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Checks can be made out to Bob Canty and mail it to 4905 E. 72nd St, Indpls, IN 46250.
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Have a good week!