Indy Area Deaf Community News
April 11, 2005
PART B
Coming Events
GIDC Activities, 69th Annual Bowling Tourney in Merrillville, Free Medical Clinic, Workshop by MJ Bienvenu, HDB Motorcycle Swap Meet, 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
Relay Indiana Coed 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 $25.00Â (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:Â 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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14--Senior Silent Hoosiers Open House, 1 pm at Senior Citizens Center, 708 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, In 46202. Lunch will be served at 11:30 for $2.00. Special: new member signed up, half price. COME ON, COME YE ALL. Contact person: Larry Baker, Pres. at Mil2Lar@aol.vom
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.
15--Tax Day!
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 was born and raised in Baton Rough, LA and attended the Louisiana School for the Deaf, graduating in 1969. She 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
16 & 17--HDB Motorcycle Swap Meet at Madison County and Marion Co. Fairgrounds
Sunday--Motorcycle swap meet at Indpls at Marion Co Fairgrounds and Hoosier Deaf Bikers event .From Fom 9 to 4. Cost: $5. Contact Bill Schmidt for time, location and more information at budtaz8@aol.com
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--HOCD (Hoosier Outdoor Club of the Deaf) Event at Monon Trail. Let's shake off our winter fats and blues by walking, running, jogging, biking, rollerblading, etc. on Monon Trail. We meet in the dining area at Wild Oats on 86th Street in Nora Plaza (between College Avenue and Westfield Blvd) at 9 a.m. For more info, contact trip leader Deka Oliver at dekaoliver@indy.rr.com.
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.Â
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. See her photo, go to "IndyDeafClub" http://www.indydeafclub.org/ 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
23-- Spring Fiesta Party from 6:30-9:30pm at Bethel College Goodman Gym, 1001 W. McKinley Ave Mishawaka, IN 46545. Sponsored by Bethel College ASL Club. There will be Volleyball, Food
Games, Raffle and a prize for the best Fiesta costume! Bring your favorite Fiesta food! Members- $1 w/food
$3 w/o food, Non-members- $2 w/food, $4 w/o food Come for a great time of fellowship, food and fun!Â
Contact person: Holly at kallinh@bethelcollege.edu
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 $25.00Â (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:Â 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
5--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. 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
12--Senior Silent Hoosiers Annual Banquet at the atrium on Thompson and Carson Sts. from 11 to 4 for $22.00 for members and 27 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. For tickets, send money payable to SSH and mail it to James Barger, Treas., 8834 W. 1050 S., Fortville, In. 46040-9268. Contact person: James at BARGJWAM@aol.com
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
9 – “ Starshine”, Indpls Women’s Chorus at the Indiana Historical Society, 8:00 pm Interpreter: JayneKercheval. 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 Series at Clowes – 632-7469, ask for Mary Riojas or call Clowes Hall box office at 940-6479 (TTY), 940-6444 (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.Â
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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
2005 Track and Field
Head Coach: Michael McGeath
Asst. Coaches: Stephanie Hamer, Eugene King,
Mike Paulone & Ramel Williams
DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME SITE
THU APR 7 Cov. Christian / Lutheran / Univ. 5:00 H
TUE APR 12 ISD Invitational 5:30 H
(Covenant Christian, ISD, Oldenburg, Ritter, Tri)
THU APR 14 Heritage Christian / Scecina / Univ. 4:30 H
WED APR 20 Ritter / Speedway 4:30 Speedway
TUE APR 26 Brebeuf / Tech 4:30 H
THU APR 28 Howe / International 4:30 Howe
SAT APR 30 Illinois Deaf Invitational 10:00 A
THU MAY 5 Manual / Scecina 4:30 Manual
SAT MAY 7 Heritage Christian Invitational 1:00 A
MON MAY 9 City Meet – Trials 4:00 Tech
WED MAY 11 City Meet – Finals 4:00 Tech
FRI MAY 13 Freshman City Meet 4:00 H.C.
TUE MAY 17 SECTIONALS – Girls 5:00 LCHS
THU MAY 19 SECTIONALS – Boys 5:00 NCHS
TUE MAY 24 REGIONALS – Girls 6:00 LNHS
THU MAY 26 REGIONALS – Boys 6:00 NCHS
FRI JUNE 3 STATE FINALS – Boys 3:00 IU
SAT JUNE 4 STATE FINALS – Girls 3:00 IU
Results
4/7-- There was a four way meet at ISD. The weather was cool and drizzle rain.
Scores were:
Boys
Lutheran 87
ISDÂ 73
University 38
Covenant Christian 9
Girls
Covenant Christian 78
Lutheran 55
Univeristy 54
ISD 18
ISD Performance were as follows
Boys
High Hurdles Taylor 1st  15.8 Van Dalen 2nd 17.5 Christian 3rd 20.0
100 Dash  Sloan 1st 12.3
1600 Run Gantt 1st  5:14.9
400 Dash Bailey 3rd 60.4
300 Hurdles Van Dalen 1st 46.5
200 Dash Sloan 1st 24.7 Christian 5th 27.6
3200 Run Wrght 5th 12:51.3
Discus Johnson 1st 109' 2" Lester 2nd 100' 7 1/2"
Shot Put Johnosn 1st 37' 5" Lester 5th 33' 0"
Long Jump Sloan 1st 17' 8 1/2"
High Jump Van Dalen 1st 5'2"
Girls
100 Hurdles McClaflin 3rd 21.97
300 Hurdles McClaflin 2nd 1:05.72
Discus Lechner 1st 86' 9"
Shot Put Lechner 30' 9"
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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:
4/6/05
Mens 600's -- Dennis Dickover - 189, 209 &217 = 615 & Greg Gantt - 194, 204 & 213 = 611.
200's Larry Smith - 245, Leon DeVoss - 217, Dave Tester - 209, Â Jamie Huffman - 208, Rose Hayes - 204, & Arnold Jones, Jr. - 202.
Ladies 170's -- Rose Hayes - 204 & 188 & Nadie Gobie - 185.
Anyone interest to join next season 2005/2006, email to me at Jones3329@comcast.net
Arnold Jones, Sec'y/Treas.
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
Bowling will resume on Aug. 4th. If anyone wants to join the team, let me know.
Thanks,
Jeff
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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
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Have a good week!