The WGCL Community Calendar is a great way to get the word out about your events in Bloomington and Monroe County. To post your event on the calendar below, please submit it here.
Ongoing
- VET to VET Adjusting back to civilian life can be a challenge, so Vet to Vet focuses on topics that only other Veterans can relate too. Vet to Vet is supported by the VA, but is run by Veterans. Vet to Vet in the Bloomington area meets every Thursday night from 6 to 7 pm at Ivy Tech’s main campus in room A118.
- Single Seniors Club When: Fourth Wednesday Monthly, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Where: Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville, IN 47429 Who: Sandy Stevens, organizer Cost: FREE! Donations to the center gratefully accepted. About: Are you a senior who finds yourself wishing for the friendly company of other seniors? Come socialize and make new friends! For Additional Information: 812-876-3383, ext 515 The Club also meets for early dinners on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 3:00 pm at differing locations.
- Nia-The Love your body workout returns to the Endwright Center Tuesday afternoons, 4-5 pm; 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville;. Certified Black Belt instructor, Angela Williams, leads an exhilarating, workout, combining dance, martial arts, and healing arts. Nia is FUN and teaches you to listen to your body to achieve your fitness goals. $5/pay per class. 812-876-3383
- Parkinson’s Support When: 3:00-4:00 pm, Second Thursdays Where: The Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville, 47429 Who: Heather Gaunt (McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center) Cost: FREE About: This group is designed to offer community, companionship, education, understanding and hopefully many new friendships as well! Anyone living with Parkinson’s is invited to join. Call to register, or for more information: 876-3383 ex. 515
- The Smithville Museum and History Center at Red Men Hall in Smithville, Indiana,is open the first Monday of every month from noon to 4 PM and the second Saturday from 10AM to 2 PM. Admission is free and everyone is welcome.
- Caregivers’ Monthly Luncheon & Support Group This monthly lunch group provides a welcoming, safe space for family/friends caring for loved ones to share and connect with other caregivers in a safe and confidential environment. 11:30am-1pm, first Wednesdays; Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville. FREE, donations appreciated. 812-876-3383, ext 582.
- Healing Grief Support Group from 11:00am-12:00pm, Second Tuesday Monthly at the Area 10 Agency on Aging, Endwright Center, 631 W. Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville, 47429. Cost: FREE (donations gratefully accepted). Facilitator Rick Clayton (Southern Care Hospice Chaplain) provides a safe space for grievers to share, grow, and move through the many layers of emotion when dealing with loss.
- New Hope Family Shelter is seeking dedicated volunteers to serve as site supervisors. Volunteers help families make plans to address the problems that led to their homelessness. Volunteers commit to a consistent weekly volunteer shift between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- WonderLab’s Discovery Time – Bring your prescool-age child to enjoy a hands-on activity, book, or both with a different science topic each week. Siblings are welcome. The events runs 10:30am to 11am every Wednesday. Call 812-337-1337 ext.25 for more information. WonderLab is at 308 West Fourth Street.
- American Red Cross Blood Donation – Help save lives by donating blood with the Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross
- Indiana University Health – IU Health has community health events year-round that include health screenings, support groups, and other activities.
Upcoming
Bloomington Parks & Rec
What: A Fair of the Arts Fine Crafts Fair
When: 8am-1pm Second Saturdays, Sept. 14, October 12
Where: Showers Common, 401 N. Morton Street
Shop for art and fine crafts hand made by local and regional artists
Monroe Co. CASA Training Programs
Monroe County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is now accepting applications for the upcoming fall training session. The next training is from September 17th to October 17th on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All classes take place at the CASA office.
CASA is at its lowest number of available volunteers in over 10 years. Meanwhile, the waitlist of children in need of a volunteer advocate continues to grow. Caring, compassionate adult volunteers are needed to give children a voice in court. Volunteers need to be able to give approximately 8-15 hours per month, have some daytime flexibility, are 21 years of age or older, and can commit 1-2 years of service (ensuring that they will see a case to completion).
CASA is a volunteer-powered program that provides representation in juvenile court for child victims of abuse and neglect. They provide support to these children to ensure that they remain at the forefront of the court proceedings and find a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. To learn how you can change a child’s story, please visit www.monroecountycasa.org/volunteer or call 812-333-2272.
Monroe County CASA is offering Developing Capable Young People, it’s FREE training program for Parents, Guardians and anyone who works with children. Join them in September for courses offered every Tuesday! Register today at www.monroecountycasa.org-slash-dcyp
BNNC Special Offer
Since the early 1980s, the Bloomington Newcomers and Neighbors Club has given significant social contributions to the community of Bloomington. They consistently seek out new residents and always encouraging the established “Bloomingtonian” residents to meet them within the 25 to 30 different interest groups. There are many reasons why people enjoy BNNC. It is more than just special interests like Canasta, Bridge, Bunco, Dominoes, Needlework, Railroad Group, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Lunches, and Dinners. There are also Events to attend!!! (Fall Kick Off, Holiday Party, Summer Picnic, Spring Fling, Monthly Guest Speakers and Lectures, just to name a few!) Whether you are looking for new friends or want new activities, this is the perfect social group to join that you’ll will never outgrow! Check out their website and Membership Application or send an email:
https://www.bloomingtonnnc.com/membership
btownnewcomersneighbors@gmail.com
Bring yourself and your neighbor and enjoy the benefits of social ties that will last a life time! A special Radio WGCL offer for a new member is: $10 starting October 1st through December 31, 2024.
Elletsville 5K
When: September 21, 2024
Fun Run – 8:00 AM
5K – 8:30 AM
Where: Start @ Karst Trail Head at IN 46 & Harstrait Roads
Register at www.runsignup.com
Fast out and back flat course on Karst trail. Shirts available to those registering by 9/10. Overall & age group awards and door prize drawings for 5K runners and walkers. Photo opportunity boards. “Ring that Bell” – for those breaking overall and age group records. Plenty of treats and drinks!
Bloomington Parks & Rec Adult Field Day
Friday, September 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
At Switchyard Park Main Stage
ages 21 & up
This ultimate adult playground event includes nostalgic games like dodgeball, musical chairs, and giant lawn games. Groove to the beats of the ‘80’s, ‘90’s and the 2000’s while sipping on beer and wine available for purchase. Don’t miss this ultimate throwback experience. Tickets are $8 per person.
