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• Discover Art

  • Start
    05 Mar 2020
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  • End
    14 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
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  The Clowes Gallery at Newfields Reimagined

  After a three-year, multi-million-dollar renovation of the Clowes Pavilion in the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the Clowes Collection has now returned to public view.  Named after its creator, Dr. George Henry Alexander Clowes, it remains the finest collection of Old Master paintings in Indiana and forms the nucleus of the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s permanent collection of European art.  

  Fifty years after the dedication of the Clowes Gallery, this reinstallation showcases a total of 90 objects spanning various times, places, cultures, and media. Their inclusion offers visitors a fresh perspective on significant social and historical themes. Several works of art are also accompanied by innovative and engaging interpretive elements. New to the Pavilion is a state-of-the-art digital LED ceiling in the courtyard evoking an outdoor space in the heart of the museum.

  Dr. Kjell Wangensteen, Associate Curator of European Art, will lead our tour of the reopened gallery and explain the rationale behind the reorganized space.

  WHAT: Tour of the Clowes Pavilion at IMA with Dr. Kjell Wangensteen

                (ticket required, if not an IMA member, $20, seniors $18)

  WHERE: Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

                4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis

  WHEN:  1 pm, Friday, September 23

                Meet in the atrium at 12:50 for the tour or in the café at 12 for lunch

  RSVP:  Bonnie Pribush

  The Hoosier Salon Exhibit – 2022

  The Hoosier Art Salon is a statewide non-profit that promotes Indiana visual artists and their work.  Each year, it hosts a juried contest open to any artist who has lived in Indiana for at least one year.  This year’s exhibit includes 145 art works in a wide variety of media, technique and subject matter by Indiana’s best contemporary artists. 

  Mark Ruschman, Senior Curator of Art and Culture at the Indiana State Museum will lead our tour.

  WHAT: Tour of the 2022 Hoosier Art Salon Exhibition

                (ticket required, if not a member, $16, seniors $15)

  WHERE: Indiana State Museum

                 650 West Washington St.

  WHEN:  1 pm, Friday, October 14

                 Meet in the lobby at 12:50 for the tour or in the café at 12 for lunch

  RSVP:  Bonnie Pribush, 

  
  

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• Italian Conversation

  • Start
    09 Mar 2020
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  • End
    25 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    33 sessions
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  This group is for anyone interested in listening, speaking and improving Italian language. All skill levels are welcome, but beginner participants need to know basic grammar and speak and understand simple sentences.

  What: it!s a time to gather with other women to practice Italian and discuss various topics while having fun and without stress. We usually decide the theme of the discussion together.

  Where: in a coffee shop or restaurant or hosted by the group leader or one of the group members.  The location will be announced in the Weekly Update the week before the meeting.

  When: we meet every 4th Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm.

  Tuesday, 27 September, 2-4pm.

  Tuesday, 25 October, 2-4pm.

  Group Leader: Federica Abate - fediabate@gmail.com - 317.793.4744

  
  

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• Daytime Movie group

  • Start
    18 Mar 2020
  • End
    12 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    Keystone Art Cinema, 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis

  The Movie Group has new leaders who are excited to have other cinema buffs join us for a movie and discussion after. We’ll be looking for foreign films, independents, and a few main steam movies that look like fun. What: IWI movie group When: Second Wednesday of each month in the early afternoon - time depends on the movie selected. An email will be sent to those who are interested a week prior with the movie selection. Where: Landmark Keystone Arts at the Fashion Mall RSVP to Elisa Deer at weldeer1@yahoo.com or Geertje Hill at geertjehill@gmail.com. RSVP is not required but it would be nice to know how many to expect.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Explore

  • Start
    22 Apr 2020
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  • End
    04 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
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  Explore!

  Let’s take a short autumn walk through Geist Park, a peaceful bird watcher’s park along the banks of Fall Creek. Children are also welcome to enjoy their lovely play area. Afterwards we will drive about 5 minutes to Schoolhouse 7 Cafe, a 120 year old schoolhouse converted to a cafe, where we can chat inside/outside over drinks, breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

  When: Thursday, Sep 22, 10:30am

  Where: Geist Park, 10979 Florida Rd, Fortville, IN 46040 and Schoolhouse 7, 12125 Cyntheanne Rd, Fishers, IN 46037

  Group leader: RSVP to Jeanne Lugo,by Sept 21st. 

  
  

  Explore!

  We will visit The AMP - Artisan Marketplace @16 Tech, which is housed in the former service bay of the Indianapolis Water Company. Featuring colorful shipping containers, food stalls, and ample seating, we will explore this new marketplace. Cindy Hawkins, the owner of Circle City Sweets and the first business to move into the AMP, will talk with us about her interesting journey of becoming a pastry chef and owning her own business. (Some of you may have met her at the Carmel Farmer’s Market….her pastries are outstanding!)   Afterwards, we can explore this colorful indoor market, grab a drink and enjoy some lunch.   

  When: Tuesday, October 4th, 10:30am

  Where: The AMP @ 16 Tech, 1210 Waterway Blvd, 16 Tech, Indianapolis, IN 46204 (Specific instructions on parking and directions will be provided later to those who RSVP.)

  Group leader: RSVP to Jeanne Lugo, by October 2nd.

  
  

  
  

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• German Conversation

  • Start
    30 Jun 2021
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  • End
    26 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    71 sessions

  If you love to speak German and you want to keep practicing, you are invited to join our fun group. New members are always welcome. Contact the group leader for the location and to have your name added to the email mailing list. When:  Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.  Group Leader: Alma Lathrop

  
  

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• Exploring Religion & Mysticism

  • Start
    08 Jul 2021
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  • End
    13 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    St Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St

  Please join us for two very interesting and different programs. In September, David Cook will speak on his experience of walking the Camino Trail in Spain. He walked the first 200 miles in 2010, after retirement; then he walked the last 200 miles in 2016. 

  What: "The Significance of Walking the Camino Trail" by David Cook of the group Hoosiers for the Camino

  When: Thursday, September 8, 2022. 10:00 a.m. -11.45 a.m.
  

  Where: The Community Room, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street. Please enter door 6 and turn right. The Community Room, formerly known as the Parlor Room, will be the double-doors on your left, opposite the church office.

  RSVP if you plan to attend or listen via Zoom to Assistant Group Leader, Janet Tiebert at janet.tiebert@inumc.org. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two before.

  In October we have a most unusual and intriguing program. Rev. Glenn McDonald will be discussing the Enneagram, a 9-sided figure used to determine personality types. 

  What: "The Enneagram: A Whole New Way to Look in the Mirror" by Rev. Glenn McDonald, retired Presbyterian minister.  NOTE: A few days prior to the talk, a link to an online Enneagram survey will be sent out to those who reply; it is brief and will enrich your participation at our meeting.

  When: Thursday, October 13, 2022, 10:00 a.m. -11:45 a.m.
  

  Where: The Community Room, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street. Please enter door 6 and turn right. The Community Room, formerly known as the Parlor Room, will be the double-doors on your left, opposite the church office.

  RSVP if you plan to attend or listen via Zoom to Assistant Group Leader, Janet Tiebert at janet.tiebert@inumc.org. A Zoom link will be sent a day or two before.

  
  

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• Needle Arts group

  • Start
    09 Jul 2021
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  • End
    14 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
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  All types of needle/yarn arts, styles and techniques are welcome. Some instruction can be provided, especially for knitting and crochet. Each month educational demonstration will be presented. Topic will be published in monthly notification email one week before each meeting.

  When: 

  September 9,2022,  10 AM - Noon

  October 14, 2022,   10 AM - Noon

  Location may change every month, details will be sent via email 1 week prior to meeting.

  Group Leader: Josephine Svec, 317-730-4109, jsvec1@sbcglobal.net

  
  

  
  

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• French Language Improvement

  • Start
    12 Jul 2021
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  • End
    24 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  This group is intended for members with some knowledge of French. Under the guidance of Jeannine, our expert on all things French, we read and discuss articles in French. Some of the subjects discussed include: cooking, travel, history, etiquette.... Speaking French helps the participants improve their comprehension, grammar as well as spoken French. We meet on Zoom the 2nd Monday at 9:45 am and the 4th Monday of the month at 12.45 pm. If you are interested in joining this group contact Jeannine Peerless or Sarah Gray for more information.

  When: Tuesday September 6th* and Monday October 10th at 9:45 am

             *(different date than normal)

              Monday September 26th and October 24th at 12:45 pm

  Where: Zoom

  Group Leaders: Jeannine Peerless, Sarah Gray

  
  

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• Euchre group

  • Start
    26 Jul 2021
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  • End
    24 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
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  Euchre Group Euchre is a fun and easy to learn and play card game. All players welcomed novice and experienced. This year we will have a Daytime group, as well as the Evening Group. Please come join us. We play with a minimum of 8 players.  What: Daytime Euchre When: Monday, September 12 1-3 P.M. When: Monday, October 10 1-3 P.M.  Where: Hamilton East (Fishers) Public Library  Five Municipal Drive, Fishers 46038 Contact Gloria Kellogg What: Evening Euchre Group  When:  September 26 at 7 P.M.  Oct. 24  7 P.M. (note change to 3rd Monday because of Halloween) Where:  To be determined Contact: Gloria Kellogg

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Writing Group

  • Start
    29 Jul 2021
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  • End
    27 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    Nora Library, 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis 46240

  This group offers an encouraging and supportive environment for writing.  Members write in all genres and all skill levels are welcome. 

  When: Thursday, September 29 and Thursday, October 27 at Noon-2 pm

  Where:  Nora Library, 8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

  Group Leader: Rosaleen Crowley

  
  

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• Great Books Discussion

  • Start
    17 Aug 2021
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  • End
    18 Oct 2022
  • Schedule
    15 sessions
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  This group meets to talk about books of contemporary interest.  Our members bring widely different backgrounds and varied perspectives to the discussions, and we come away with a deepened understanding of the issues.  Our discussions are always spirited and interesting.  We usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month. What: Discussion of book selections When: Tuesday Sept 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Bonnie Pribush’s home RSVP: Bonnie Pribush  A list of RSVP’s will be emailed so car pool arrangements can be made What: Discussion of “Animal, Vegetable, Junk” by Mark Bittman Beverly Summitt will lead the discussion When: Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Where: Linda’s Karwisch’s home RSVP: Linda Karwisch mariposalk@hotmail.com or 317-514-8002 Group Leaders:  Debbie Paulin,  Sally Endo

  
  

  
  

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• French Conversation

  • Start
    07 Sep 2021
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  • End
    04 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Barnes & Noble, 8675 River Crossing Blvd Indianapolis

  French Conversation
  French Conversation Group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month. This group welcomes people who want to practice their French by discussing a given topic. This group is not a class. All skill levels are more than welcome (beginners, intermediate, advanced).
  
  When: Tuesday, September 6 and October 4 at 10:00 to noon.
  Where: Barnes & Noble, 8675 River Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46240
  Group leader: Marie Packo 
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• English Conversation

  • Start
    14 Sep 2021
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  • End
    17 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
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  The English Conversation Group is for those who speak English as a next language and want to refresh and practice their English language skills in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.  Friends and young children are welcome.New leaders are Gloria Kellogg and Marianna Fallon.  What: Casual English Conversation When: Tuesday, Sept.13, 10:00 AM to 12 P.M.  Where: Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers IN  Contact Gloria Kellogg  What: English Conversation Group When: Monday, Sept 26, 10 - 12 P.M. Where: To be announced What: English Conversation Group  When: Monday, October 3  10 AM - 12 P.M.  Where: Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers IN What: English Conversation Group  When: Monday, October 17  10 AM - 12 P.M.  Where: To be announced Contact Gloria Kellogg

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• Spanish Conversation

  • Start
    24 Sep 2021
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  • End
    28 Oct 2022
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Barnes & Noble 8675 River Crossing Blvd

  Spanish Conversation Group 

  This group welcomes anyone who wishes to converse in Spanish. Every month, we choose a different theme for a lively discussion.  Since we do not speak English in this group, a fair degree of fluency in Spanish is desirable.

  
  

  What: Spanish Conversation

  When: Friday, Oct 28, 10:00am

  Where: To be announced by email a few days before each meeting 

  
  

  RSVP to: Sheila Ramirez 

  
  

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• International Foodies Dinner Group

  • When
    12 Nov 2022
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Please see description

  • This is a group for people who like to cook and sit down and share a meal with friends as well as getting to know new people. It is an opportunity for IWI members' partners to participate as well. The group leader suggests a theme and the host usually provides the main dish with the rest of the group bringing other dishes. The cost of the meal is split between the whole group.
    
    The end of summer still offers a bounty of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits like tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, sweet corn, peaches and strawberries. For September's evening dinner group let's be adventurous and leave out the meat! Vegan and vegetarian cooking is good for the planet and for your health and there are many delicious dishes that could satisfy even the most diehard carnivore. Let us aim for vegan but if that is a stretch too far vegetarian is acceptable. Please email Sarah if you can host and if you would like to attend or to learn more about this group. Partners are welcome or come on your own or with a friend.
    

  What: Vegan/Vegetarian dinner
  

  When: Saturday November 12th at 6.30 pm

  Group Leader: Sarah Gray
  

   
  
  

  
  

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