Special Happenings

Special Happenings....

"VALENTINE'S DINNER ITALIAN STYLE (Music by Paul Luther)": Tuesday, February 12 @ 5:30 p.m. .

Join us for a casual eveining of delicious Italian dining and music by guitarist Paul Luther. The Italian cuisine consists of Lasagna, Italian green beans, tossed salad, breadsticks, and cherry crunch pie. Pines Village will be catering our event.

Paul Luther is an accomplished classical guitarist who has also enjoyed success as a session player, songwriter, and studio engineer / producer. He recently moved to Indiana from the UK.

Tickets are on sale until February 8. Members are $6.00 and guests are $7.00.

"LIVING WITH LOSS": Friday, February 15 @ 11:00 a.m..
This is the second lunch and learn program scheduled at Village Park Banta. Pat Bodensteiner, ACSW, will provide information on living with loss of a loved one, the grieving process, and the effects it may have on a person's physical and emotional health and offer healthy coping strategies. A courtesy boxed lunch will be made available to participants, but you must RSVP by February 13. This Community Workshop is possible through funding from Northwest Indiana Community Action.

"NORMAL MEMORY LOSS VS ALZHEIMER'S": Thursday, February 14 @ 12:15 a.m..
Terri Quartucci, Community Relations Liaison with the VNA, presents interesting monthly wellness programs.

"GROCERY SHOPPING TIPS": Thursday, February 21 @ 12: 15 p.m..
Learn ineresting tips from nutritionist Rita Patterson, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.

"FRIENDSHIP CENTER WORKSHOP PRESENTS CANCER PREVENTION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND BREAST HEALTH": Thursday, February 7 @ 11:30 a.m..

Representatives from the Cancer Resource Center will present this program at Friendship Senior Center. Food and beverages will be available. Please RSVP by February 5 to 263-8300. This Community Workshop is possible through funding from Northwest Indiana Community Action.

BOOKS & ENTERTAINMENT - "CHINA, MY HOME": Friday, February 29 @ 12:30 p.m..

Enjoy an interesting program by local author Millie Samuelson, who was born and raised in China and enjoys sharing stories of her family's experiences there. She also will display some artifacts and other items from China.

"CASUAL CONVERSATIONS": Every Wednesday in January @ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m..

Members are welcomed to meet with Michael R. Fishback, Chaplain with the Indiana State Police and Porter Hospital. He will be at Village Park Banta every Wednesday morning during the month of January. Individuals may just drop in and discuss any topic they choose.

"FITNESS CENTER - TRAINER ASSISTANCE": Starting January 15.

Lorie Ward, certified trainer, will be available every other Tuesday from noon to 3:00 p.m.. New fitness members can make appointments for initial training on the equipment, and current fitness members can request information and guidance with their fitness goals.

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