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St. Elizabeth Hospice volunteer classes scheduled for July

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:35:09 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The St. Elizabeth Regional Hospice in Lafayette has scheduled their summer hospice volunteer training classes for new volunteers to work with hospice patients and their families in your area.

Class sessions will be on the following dates and times:

Saturday, July 19: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 21: 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23: 5 to 8 p.m.
Monday, July 28: 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30: 5 to 8 p.m.

All sessions will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Volunteers provide non-medical services to hospice patients and their families that include a break for caregivers, patient companionship, listening and emotional support, basic bedside comfort measures or assisting with shopping, yard or household chores. Volunteers can be a wonderful support for families during this difficult time.

Those who have lost loved ones within the last year are strongly encouraged to wait for at least one year before volunteering for direct care with our hospice families; however interested persons could volunteer to provide office support.

For more information, to request an application packet or to register for the class, please contact Diana Salazar, St. Elizabeth Hospice volunteer coordinator, at (765) 423-6924 by July 12.

Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette announces new grant opportunities

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:40:11 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Grant proposals that address needs in the areas of children’s music education, children’s needs, and community beautification are being accepted at The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette from now until noon on Tuesday September 2, 2008. Not-for-profits serving the Tippecanoe County area are encouraged to apply. For information, go to www.cfglaf.org or call (765) 742-9078.

For projects benefiting “Music Education for Disadvantaged Youth”, $8,500 is available for grants in 2008. In 2007, grant awards from the Louisa Lee France Endowment funded $1,400 in music lesson scholarships (Children’s Music Foundation, Inc.) and $2,000 for piano tuning and repair (also at Children’s Music Foundation, Inc.)

For projects benefiting or addressing “Children’s Needs” a total of $7,500 is available for grants in 2008. 2007 grant awards from the Fund for Children’s Needs were awarded to:

$350, spring break theatre classes, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette.
$2,100, membership fees, uniform pieces, and troop start-up money for 100 Hispanic girls as well as funds for participation in a Piñata Party and Fiesta Camp, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
$5,000, Systems of Care flex fund for small, one-time expenses impacting seriously emotionally disturbed children, Wabash Valley Hospital Department of Child & Adolescent Services.

A total of $2,300 is available for the 2008 grant cycle for “Community Beautification”.

This is the first year for grant awards from the Virginia B. Huth Fund and the George and Betty DeVault Fund.

The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette is a nonprofit public charity established in 1970 to inspire, nurture, and practice philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership in the communities we serve. Additional grant opportunities are also available through The Community Foundation. For further information or to access a grant proposal application, visit www.cfglaf.org, call (765) 742-9078 or e-mail to info@cfglaf.org.

Dedication, house blessing planned for Habitat for Humanity project

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:18:22 +0000

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The dream of having a home with a white picket fence will become reality for Lafayette resident Marjorie “Margie” Britton when the Purdue Research Park companies’ Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette home is dedicated on Sunday (June 8).

The $40,000 West Lafayette home is the culmination of the combined efforts and contributions of volunteers from the Purdue Research Park and many park companies. Construction on the home began April 12.

More than 100 people are expected to attend the 2 p.m. dedication and house blessing at 2 p.m. at 2428 Crestview Court in Lafayette.

“Building this home for Margie has been one of the most personally rewarding projects I’ve ever worked on as part of a team,” said James Elsner of Butler International Inc., who will be speaking at the dedication. “Even before we broke ground just eight weeks ago, we’ve been meeting and planning on how to make this happen. Margie has worked hard all her life and owned the previous home on this build site. Unfortunately, that home was literally falling down around her. We are happy that we could help to rebuild Margie’s new home, a home that is now safe for Margie and her family.”

The enterprise is called Project White Picket Fence, in honor of Britton’s lifelong dream of owning a home with such a fence.

Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette chooses recipients based on a set of guidelines that include the need for housing, willingness to partner in the program and the ability to repay the mortgage.

In addition to individual monetary contributions, corporate donations also were given. Companies and individuals affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co., Endocyte Inc., Research Park Associates LLC, Advanced Process Combinatorics Inc. and Purdue Research Foundation made contributions to Project White Picket Fence.

“The cooperation and collaboration among the park companies and the Purdue Research Park has been phenomenal, as well as the donations by the Lafayette and West Lafayette community and business owners,” Elsner said.

The last fundraising event for the project will be Tuesday (June 10) at the Lafayette Brewing Co., with a percentage of the day’s profits going to benefit the project.

Past events held to raise funds for the undertaking included:

Capp ‘n Gino’s coffee benefit.
Waldenbooks merchandise fair.
Nine Irish Brothers restaurant in West Lafayette donated a percentage of its profits of a day’s sales to the program.
Conrad Bone Band performed at the Lafayette Brewing Co. with proceeds benefiting the project.
Texas Roadhouse night with an amount from one evening’s sales supporting the project.

For more information about Purdue Research Park’s Project White Picket Fence and to learn how to make donations or volunteer for future Habitat projects, contact Constance Alstad, project coordinator, at (765) 496-7721, cmalstatd@prf.org.

Exercise program for expecting and new mothers begins begin June 10

admin — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:04:51 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — “Motion for Moms” – a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered – is set to start at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 through Thursday, July 17.

Motion for Moms is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Featured activities include traditional strengthening, resistive stretching and endurance exercises including yoga and Pilates to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

“Motion for Moms provides a fun, supportive environment for exercising moms before and after delivery,” said Dusti Chase, MS, PT, a physical therapist who is leading the program. “These exercise classes are specifically designed for women at any stage of pregnancy. The class is also a chance for expectant moms and new moms to network and meet other people.”

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning on Tuesday, June 10 and going through Thursday, July 17. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

St. Francis Weight Loss Center and Kathryn Weil Center present medical weight loss seminar

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:37:11 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Physicians and staff representatives from the St. Francis Weight Loss Center will present two community education programs on “Medical Weight Loss” on Wednesday, June 18. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette, IN.

The first session will start at noon and include lunch. The evening session will start at 6:30 p.m.

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center, located on the south side of Indianapolis, provides medical and surgical weight loss solutions, including Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery, Lap-Band surgery and fills, gastric sleeve, as well as nutrition and behavioral counseling.

Since 2002, the center and its staff have helped more than 1,000 Hoosiers achieve a healthier weight and life through its weight management services.

The St. Francis Weight Loss Center was named a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in 2007. This recognizes the safety, efficiency and overall positive surgical results of the bariatric surgical program at St. Francis. The ASMBS Center of Excellence designation is awarded to surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

For more information on the services, please visit www.stfrancishospitals.org/weightloss.

These programs are free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Second annual Operation Medicine Cabinet protects public, Wabash

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:26:24 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For the second year, residents can safely dispose of their expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications through “Operation Medicine Cabinet.” Event sponsor Home Instead Senior Care in Lafayette is partnering with the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office, Rosewalk Commons, and the West Lafayette Go Greener Commission for the one-day event that allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unwanted drugs.

“Operation Medicine Cabinet is a valuable community service that educates the public on how proper disposal not only protects loved ones from accidental ingestion but also helps protect the environment,” said Chris Irons, owner of the Lafayette Home Instead Senior Care.

Many residents flush their medications down the toilet or down a drain, he said. “But Indiana’s wastewater treatment system is not designed to remove these types of contaminants from the water supply.”

“In addition, pets and children can access medications that are carelessly thrown away in the trash,” said Irons. “Proper disposal also prevents illegal use of the drugs or theft of identity from prescription labels.”

Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held in two locations on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rosewalk Commons senior community, 250 Shenandoah Drive, in Lafayette, and in the Cumberland Park farmers’ market parking lot in West Lafayette. Collection will be supervised by the Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Department and properly incinerated by the animal crematory at Hippensteel Funeral Home.

For more information, contact Jeanise Delano at (765) 447-8800.

St. Elizabeth and Sigma Sports Medicine sponsors summer fitness and nutrition camp

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:22:14 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. — St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy department and Sigma Sports Medicine will sponsor a summer fitness and nutrition camp from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20. Another session will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18. The camp will take place at Happy Hollow Park, 1301 Happy Hollow Rd. in West Lafayette.

The week-long camp will keep children active with the fun of fitness as well as teach them about nutrition and making the right choices. Children will also learn nutritional tips on how to be healthy and how to live an active lifestyle. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 14.

The camp will be taught by Tom Ragle, ATC/L. Cost is $25.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (765) 423-6885.

Lafayette Symphony auditions set for 2008 Keller Competition

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:22:36 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette Online) — The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for the 2008 Keller Competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 211 Knox Drive, in West Lafayette, Indiana.

A panel of professional judges will select up to three musicians to perform with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, said Karen Goff, chairwoman of the Keller Competition Committee and a member of the LSO’s Education/Outreach Committee.

Winners will be announced shortly after the auditions are completed and posted on the symphony’s Web site at http://www.lafayettesymphony.org/. They are slated to perform with the Lafayette Symphony at the Dec. 6 concert in the Long Center.

“The Keller Competition, marking a milestone 35th year, promotes quality musicianship, high achievement in musical performance for students from throughout the Lafayette-West Lafayette region,” Goff said. “I am so proud the LSO sponsors this excellent competition because it confirms that in both school music programs and in private applied studios, quality music teaching takes place every day to support, encourage and challenge local young musicians.”

Musicians age 22 and younger compete at the annual Keller Competition for the opportunity to perform as featured soloists with the LSO.

The Allan W. Keller Memorial Award was established in 1973 to honor Allan Keller, a former LSO treasurer and supporter. Each year, young musicians compete for the opportunity to perform as featured soloists with the LSO and each winner is granted a cash prize.

Over the years, a number of Lafayette-West Lafayette area musicians have advanced to prominent music schools, performed at top musical venues and attained significant success with their instrument, whether that be violin, cello, voice, clarinet, trumpet, flute or percussion.

The 2007 Keller Competition winners were Christian Schrock of Covington, Jinty McTavish of Lafayette and Nathan Kross of West Lafayette. They performed during the LSO “Classical Holiday Celebration” concert on Dec. 15, 2007.

“We view the Keller Competition as a cornerstone for the LSO’s commitment to education and outreach as we grow our regional orchestra,” said LSO music director Nicholas Palmer. “Through this wonderful and longstanding program, we can tap into the local and area schools, employers and organizations to expand the symphony’s reach and offer professional performance opportunities for the region’s young musicians.”

Launched in 1950 as a non-profit organization, the 70-person Lafayette Symphony Orchestra is focused on enriching the cultural life of the West Central Indiana community and 14 surrounding counties through excellence in orchestral music and educational experience.

About 80 percent of its patrons are from Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County, while the remainder are from the surrounding counties of Benton, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Howard, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Pulaski, Tipton, Warren and White.

First Baptist Church of Lafayette to host weekend retreat, June 6-8

admin — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:02:05 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette Online) — As part of its Sabbatical 2008 Series, First Baptist Church of Lafayette will host a weekend retreat, June 6-8, 2008, with Dr. Stephen W. Robbins, President of RobbinsNest Ministries, and author of Transforming Beliefs: Spiritual Guidance through the Apostles’ Creed. Friday, June 6, at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Robbins will speak on the book topic, and will be available to sign copies of his book at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

Dr. Robbins will lead participants in a workshop on Saturday, from 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Participants will be exploring the art of conversation with God and how to grow in an interactive relationship with God.

Sunday, June 8, Dr. Robbins will lead worship at 11:00 a.m.

The Sabbatical 2008 Series is made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc.’s Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Rod Zambrows at: rodzfbc@gmail.com

CityBus offers free rides June 19, urges drivers to dump the pump

admin — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:50:42 +0000

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (Lafayette Online) — CityBus is inviting Lafayette and West Lafayette drivers to “Dump the Pump” and ride the bus instead. To kick off its campaign highlighting the financial and environmental benefits of public transportation, CityBus invites everyone to ride free all day on all routes on Thursday, June 19.

Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski and West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis have proclaimed June 19 “Dump the Pump” Day in the two cities.

“We’re citing the high price of gas as just one reason to consider CityBus for regular commutes,” said General Manager Martin Sennett. “There are many more benefits — less traffic congestion, better air quality because greenhouse gases are reduced, and the convenience of having someone else drive. Using public transportation is an easy and significant way to reduce fuel consumption, save on spending and help the environment.”

“By experiencing the ease of riding, we believe many commuters will realize what a benefit public transportation is to our community and world and make the decision to become everyday riders,” said John Metzinger, manager of development.

“Dump the Pump” is a nationwide campaign coordinated by the American Public Transportation Association. Many cities across the U.S. are participating by offering free rides.

CityBus operates a fleet of 73, including four hybrid busses. It logged nearly 4.7 million passenger trips in 2007, including more than 340,000 on the free downtown/Purdue trolley. Its mission is to be a proactive community partner, striving to improve the community’s quality of life by operating safe, reliable and environmentally friendly transit services, by partnering in local economic development activities, and by providing excellent customer service and efficient, convenient access to destinations throughout Lafayette and West Lafayette, Indiana.

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