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SILENT SENIORS HOOSIER PICNIC
 
Avon Town Hall Park Shelter
6570 E. US Highway 36
Avon, IN  46123
 
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009
 
Socializing/picnic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
SSH will provide pulled pork/pulled chicken and potato chips with dips and salsa
 
You will need to bring a side dish:
A-M -- Vegetable or Salad (hot or cold)
N-Z -- Dessert (pie, cake, or cookies)
 
COST -- EXACT CHANGE ONLY, PLEASE
Members with dish -- $2.00
Members without dish -- $4.00
Non-members with dish -- $5.00
Non-members without dish -- $7.00
 
Come one, come all and enjoy the fun!
 
QUESTIONS:  Susan Hocker - paulsa7405@hotmail.com

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WHITE RIVER STATE PARK
801 W. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN  46204
 
2009 FREE FAMILY ARTS SERIES
 
SATURDAY, JULY 11 -- 6:00 P.M.
Grammy-Award winning story-teller, Bill Harley, & a FUNtastic Classic featuring Bob Sander and the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra.
NOTE:  An ASL Interpreter will be provided
 
FRIDAY, JULY 31 -- 8:00 P.M.
Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing".  NOTE:  An ASL Interpreter will be provided.
 
These shows are free -- please spread the word!  There will be a special seating area up front for the Deaf.

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INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (ISD) CLASS OF 1974 - 35TH ANNIVERSARY
 
The class of 1974 Reunion will be held at Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN (southwest Indiana between Indianapolis and Evansville).
 
July 31 thru August 2, 2009
 
Lodging Headquarters -- Lake Rudolph Campground & Resort
 
Caterer Cookout on Saturday, August 1st at 5 p.m. -- $10 per person. 
 
PLEASE RSVP by June 30th so we can give our caterer an accurate count.  RSVP to Steven Stultz at Fordstu@aol.com
 
Richie Best is the coordinator for the Reunion.  Steven Stultz is the contact person.  If you are a member of the Class of 1974, please e-mail Steven and give him your contact info so you can receive future correspondence. 
 
Places to stay:
 
More info for hotels, camping, restaurants, driving directions, etc. can be found on the Holiday World website above. 
 
 

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DEAF FAMILY PICNIC
 
Sunday, August 2, 2009     3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 
Come one, come all to our annual Deaf Family Picnic!  This year promises to be a fun-filled afternoon with swimming, games, eating and chatting with friends!
 
Please bring a dish or two to share, swimsuit, lawn chairs, and outdoor games.  We will provide hotdogs, buns, beverages, and table service.
 
WHERE:
Jared Yoder's Fellowship Hall
22926 CR 36
Goshen, IN
 
Directions:  From SR 119 go north on CR 15 to CR 36 -- turn east, go to the third drive where you'll see a metal arch - turn right and park at the pole barn.
 
CONTACT INFO:
Sheila Yoder - 574-825-4105 (cell)
Phil Harden - 574-377-2017 (text only)
Sandy Slaubaugh - 574-875-1744 (home)
 
Donations happily accepted to support Community sign language classes.
 

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DEAF AWARENESS DAY
 
Sponsored by:  DHHS (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services)
 
Thursday, September 24, 2009     9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Indiana Government Center - South Atrium
402 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN  46204
 
We will have a variety of vendors and short entertainment throughout the day.
 
CONTACT INFO:
Deka Oliver -- deka.oliver@fssa.in.gov -- 317-542-3342 (VP)

Deaf Awareness Day-Indy Flyer Info

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 DEAF CHAT COFFEE
 
July 2, 2009
(1st Thursday of every month)
PANERA BREAD (Jefferson Pointe)
4110 West Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN  46804
260-432-8866
Time:  6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 
 
July 16, 2009
(3rd Thursday of every month)
GLENBROOK MALL
FOOD COURT
4201 Coldwater Road
Fort Wayne, IN  46805
Time:  6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 
CONTACT INFO FOR FORT WAYNE CHATS:
Kim Drake -- kimdeaf@verizon.net
 
 
July 31, 2009
(Last Friday of every month)
Starbucks
West 7th St.
(St. Rd. 8 -- close to KFC)
Auburn, IN
Time:  6 p.m. to ???
CONTACT PERSON FOR AUBURN CHATS:
Pam Helton -- pam.helton@yahoo.com
 

COST:  FREE! (although it is customary to buy beverages or snacks at the coffeehouse, to show support and thanks)

WHO:  ANYONE AND EVERYONE!  This is a great way for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing cultures to get together and socialize. 

NOTE:  It is perfectly acceptable to introduce yourself as hearing, hard-of-hearing or deaf.  There is nothing mean or insulting about that!  Hearing folks — don’t be afraid of the deaf folks!  Deaf have the same likes, dislikes, hobbies, interests, etc. as you do — and deaf folks are fun to be around too!   

Also — all forms of sign language will be seen at these coffee chats.  Please be respectful of those that use a different signing language than you.  There are actually some out there that know SEE and want to learn ASL.  Have a wonderful time!

 






DEAF CHAT COFFEE -- KENDALLVILLE
 
 
SUMMERTIME KENDALLVILLE DEAF CHATS!
 
For June, July, and August, we will have two (2) KDC events during weekdays because of many other summer activities happening on weekends.
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
1 p.m. to ????
Gordon's Campground
South Milford (off Hwy 3 - follow signs)
FINGO - Admission at campground is $4.  Find us at Swamp Oak Shelter.  Bring a side dish, your own drinks, and your own chairs.  Small donation for playing each game and cash prizes will be given out.  FINGO is exactly like BINGO except we are Deaf and use finger-spelling, so I changed it to FINGO.  Rain or shine, event will be held!
 
Any questions?
Contact Amy Gordon at 866-385-8333 (VP)
 
Everyone is welcome - hearing, deaf - but EVERYONE must use sign language.
 
These events will not be cancelled -- not matter how many or how few show up.  Anyone who is deaf or deaf-related and can sign is welcome.  MUST USE SIGN.  Meet old and new friends every time!  Chat, mingle, eat & drink.  NOTE:  Please have the courtesy to purchase something to eat/drink.  Purchasing food is a way of saying "Thank You" to the local businesses for allowing us to use their place.
 
SEE YOU SOON!

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VOLLEYBALL
 
Meets at First Assembly of God Church, 1400 W. Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, on the first Friday of every month.  Meets are from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is no cost to join this fun group!  You can play volleyball, sit and visit with old friends, make new friends, play cards, let those kids and grandkids have some fun playing among themselves.  All children 18 and under must have a parent with them -- this is NOT a babysitting service!  Pastor Trent ("TJ") Netherton is in charge of this.  He can be reached at 260-490-8585 or rev_t_rent@yahoo.com 

2009 SCHEDULE
 
January 2 -- CANCELLED
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3 - CANCELLED
August 7
September 4
October 2
November 6
December 4