Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• Discover Art

  • Start
    05 Mar 2020
  •  
  • End
    17 Jun 2022
  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    See description information

  May

  Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s conservation science lab.  Gregory Dale Smith, Otto N. Frenzel III Senior Conservation Scientist, will lead our tour and explain how paintings are preserved and sometimes resurrected through science.  He will also explain some of the mysteries hidden behind the paint.  For example, did you know that the authenticity of IMA’s Rembrandt was established through scientific analysis of the painting?  

  What: Tour of the IMA’s Conservation Science Lab 

  When: Friday, May 27 at 1:00 pm.

  Where:  Newfields, 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis 

  We will meet in the atrium by the ticket desk.

  Register with Bonnie Pribush, 

  Notes:  Attendance is limited to 15.  First come; first served.  Tickets are not required unless you plan to go somewhere other than the lab and cafeteria. Those interested in sharing lunch before the tour should meet in the IMA cafeteria at noon. 

  
  

  June

  Friday, June 17th will be an opportunity to visit the Eiteljorg exhibit of Andy Warhol's West exhibit exploring his fascination with American Indian topics as well as the western culture of the United States. Warhol was also interested in western wardrobe for his personal style, collecting cowboy boots of many types.
  We will meet at 12:45 in the lobby of the Eiteljorg Museum and enjoy a tour of this special exhibit with the guidance of a curator.
  
  What: Eiteljorg exhibit of Andy Warhol's West exhibit 

  When: Friday, June 17 at 12:45
  With Eiteljorg admission, you can get free parking in underground garage if you bring ticket into the lobby for validation.
  Contact Susan Cloe for any questions or to respond to this invitation!

  Group leaders: Susan Cloe

  Bonnie Pribush

  Show details
• Italian Conversation

  • Start
    09 Mar 2020
  •  
  • End
    28 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    See Description

  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.
  

  When: Tuesday, May24 and June 28, at 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  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. 
  
  RSVP to Federica Abate  

  Group leader: Federica Abate

  
  

  Show details
• Daytime Movie group

  • Start
    18 Mar 2020
  • End
    15 Jun 2022
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Keystone Art Cinema, 8702 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis

  We meet the third Wednesday of every month except for December when we meet the second Wednesday..  Members meet during the daytime at a local cinema, usually the Keystone Arts cinema at the Fashion Mall, to enjoy a movie together.  Some members stick around to discuss it.  I will select the movie based on what is playing at the theatre.  Then I will read reviews to guide me in the film selection.  Suggestions are always welcome.  A few days prior to our meeting date I will send an Email to all who have signed up for the Daytime Movie Group with the particulars for that month’s movie.  If you are not signed up, send me a text with your name and Email address and I will include you in the mailing.  

  When:  Wednesday, May 18 and June 15.  Times to be determined
  Where:  Probably Keystone Arts Movie Theater

  
  

  Group Leader: Beverly Summitt

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Explore

  • Start
    22 Apr 2020
  •  
  • End
    24 May 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    See description information

  We will tour the spacious downtown Central Library, as well as their new Center for Black Literature & Culture.  We last toured several years ago before the new Center was installed in the library. If you haven’t toured the Central Library, it is well worth adding this to your schedule.  After our tour, you can enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant or coffee/snacks at the Café in the library. Parking is available in the pay parking garage under the library.  Please RSVP to Jeanne Lugo not later than Sunday, May 22^nd. 

  What:  Indianapolis Central Library and Center for Black Literature & Culture

  When:  Tuesday, May 24 at 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.

  Where:  40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis

  RSVP to Jeanne Lugo,  no later than Sunday, May 22.

  
  

  In June/July Timeframe

  I have not yet been to the Holcomb Observatory & Planetarium on the Butler University Campus, but it has been on my “bucket list”. I am working on an IWI private evening tour, which would be on either a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Family members will be welcome. Information regarding this event (date/cost/address/etc.) will be sent out later via the IWI Weekly Update.

  
  

  Group Leader: Jeanne Lugo

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• German Conversation

  • Start
    30 Jun 2021
  •  
  • End
    29 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    54 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: Every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.  Group Leader: Alma Lathrop

  
  

  Show details
• Exploring Religion & Mysticism

  • Start
    08 Jul 2021
  •  
  • End
    09 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    See Description

  Instead of a speaker, some of our members wanted to hear about one another's spiritual paths or faith journeys, so we will meet to talk among ourselves in person for sharing and support. Please feel free to bring a beverage as we learn from each other and perhaps see similarities in our own search for meaning.

  
  

  What:  "The Spiritual Path or Faith Journeys of Women"-a discussion among our group members

  When:  Thursday, May 12, 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.  (We must start on time, because we must leave at 11:45 due to a lunch meeting there every Thursday.)

  Where: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis 46260 

  NOTE: The Parlor Room has been refurbished and is now called the Conference Room. We will meet there. Please enter through Door 6 and turn right. The Conference Room will be on your left, across from the church office.

  
  

  Please contact Mary Ann Fadae if you plan to attend or have any questions. 

  
  

  Our June 9th meeting has not been finalized, so please check the weekly update next month for more information. 

  
  

  What:  Tentatively our topic will be Native American spirituality and its emphasis on being stewards of nature 

  When: Thursday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

  Where: Either the Conference Room at St. Luke's United Methodist Church or the Eiteljorg Museum, 500 W. Washington St. 46204

  NOTE: The Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market & Festival will be held in person on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, 2022, for those who may be interested in Native American art and music.

  
  

  Please contact Mary Ann Fadae, if you plan to attend or have any questions. 

  Group Leader: Mary Ann Fadae

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Needle Arts group

  • Start
    09 Jul 2021
  •  
  • End
    10 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Please see description

  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: Friday, May13 and June 10 at 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

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

  Group Leader: Josephine Svec

  
  

  Show details
• French Language Improvement

  • Start
    12 Jul 2021
  •  
  • End
    27 Jun 2022
  • Schedule
    22 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 and the 4th Monday of the month at 9.45 am and 12.45 pm respectively. If you are interested in joining this group contact Jeannine Peerless or Sarah Gray for more information.

  
  

  Due to Easter holidays the dates will be as follows:

  When: Monday May 9 and June13 at 9:45 am

  Monday May23  and June 27 at 12:45 pm

  Where: Zoom

  
  

  Group Leader: Sarah Gray,

  Show details
• Writing Group

  • Start
    29 Jul 2021
  •  
  • End
    30 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  The Writing Group is a supportive, friendly group of writers who get together to share their writing and learn from each other. Prompts given after each meeting for the next meeting (optional.)  You can always bring your own writing to share. 
  Also, Flash Writing - a prompt for a timed ten minute writing exercise given the day before the meeting.

  When:Thursday, May and June 30, at 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

  Where: Zoom
  

  RSVP for prompts and to be sent link to zoom meeting: Rosaleen  A reminder will be sent out nearer the date with a link.

  Group Leader: Rosaleen Crowley,

  
  

  Show details
• Great Books Discussion

  • Start
    17 Aug 2021
  •  
  • End
    21 Jun 2022
  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    See Description

  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 “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee

              Sally Endo will lead the discussion

  When: Tuesday May 17, at 10:30 a.m.

  Where: Debbie Paulin’s home

  RSVP: Debbie Paulin   

  What:  Discussion of “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah

              Debbie Paulin will lead the discussion

  When: Tuesday June 21, at 10:30 a.m.

  Where: Janet Schaffler’s home

  RSVP: Janet Schaffler  

  Group Leaders: Debbie Paulin and Sally Endo

  
  

  Show details
• French Conversation

  • Start
    07 Sep 2021
  •  
  • End
    07 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom or in person

  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, May 3rd and June 7th at 10:00 a.m. to noon.

  Where: Zoom or in person 

  Please contact Marie Packo if you want to join.

  Group leader: Marie Packo  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Garden Group

  • Start
    10 Sep 2021
  •  
  • End
    26 May 2022
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    See description

  By "public demand", we are returning to Willowfield Lavender Farm May 26 The only working lavender farm in Indiana, this is a man-and-wife operation with the owners ready to explain what they do. The wife is an artist who focuses on lavender-related items, and her husband, recently deceased, was a retired fireman who built their house from old barns he disassembled.

  
  

  What: An afternoon at Willowfield Lavender Farm

  When: Thursday May 26, at 2:00 p.m at the Farm, 1:00 p.m at carpool location, TBD

  Where: WIllowfield Farm, 6176 Smoky View Rd., Mooresville, IN 46158

                  www.willowfieldlavendar.com

  RSVP: Bonnie Sweeney

  
  

  Group Leader: Bonnie Sweeney

  Assistant: Sarah Gray

  Show details
• Discover Ethnic Restaurants

  • Start
    22 Sep 2021
  •  
  • End
    25 May 2022
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Please see description information

  An Italian restaurant has opened on 82nd St, just west of Allisonville, Catello's Italian Art Cuisine, 4901 E 82nd St. The original restaurant is in Pendelton and is excellent. The owners are from Italy, is very authentic.

  
  

  Where: Catello's Italian Art Cuisine 4901 East 82^nd Street, Indianapolis,In, 46250

  When: Wednesday May 25 at noon

  RSVP by May 23 to Ann Powell

  Group Leader:  Ann Powell

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Spanish Conversation

  • Start
    24 Sep 2021
  •  
  • End
    24 Jun 2022
  •  
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

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

  
  

  When: Friday, May 27 and June 24 at 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 

  Where: Zoom

  
  

  Group leader: Sheila Ramirez, sheilaramirez007@yahoo.com or 317-978-0502

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Show details
• Connect!

  • Start
    24 Sep 2021
  •  
  • End
    17 Mar 2023
  •  
  • Schedule
    15 sessions
  • Location
    See description

  Connect will not have a meeting in May, as we highly encourage our members and all IWI ladies to attend the May Luncheon for the Interest Groups Showcase. We will take a hiatus for the summer months of June, July, and August, and will happily return to regular monthly meetings in September. We hope to see everyone at the luncheon May 19th! 

  Group Leaders:

  Jasminh Schelkopf 

  Tiare Smith 

  Assistant: Thúy Schelkopf

  
  

  Show details
• The IWI July Luncheon @ Conner Prarie Museum

  • When
    21 Jul 2022
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    80

  
  

  Show details