Senior Academy Newsletter - Message #41

Flowers Galore – Broad Ripple’s Flower Alley is the site for the first Senior Academy Walking Group outing of the season – June 7th at 9:30 am. Gabrielle Bovenzi leads the walk. Register at this link.

MAY EVENTS:

Spring Wine-Tasting – A few spots remain! Register TODAY if you would like to attend the wine-sampling event on May 4^th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. The location is The Wine Spot, Payless Liquors, 9520 Uptown Dr., Indianapolis, 46256. The cost is $40.00 per person for wine samples and hors d’ouevres.

Plant Swap – Senior Academy members are invited to the Northern Estates Homeowners Association plant swap on May 6^th, from 11 am to 2 pm. The meeting place is 4270 Melbourne Road East Drive, Indianapolis, 46228; park on the street. You can bring seeds, cuttings, plants, or whatever you have to trade.

Mini University 2023 – Early Bird Registration ends May 8. See the Alumni Association website for registration details, as well as a list of the 50+ classes offered on the Bloomington campus June 11 – 16. You can take classes in the arts and humanities, international and domestic affairs, science and technology, and many more!

String Theory –String Theory meets May 9th from 4:30 to 6. Register to get location details. Knitters are already crafting cold weather accessories to give away next winter.

Eagle Creek Park Litter Clean-up – Get outside and do some good! The Senior Academy Volunteering Group will help to clean up Eagle Creek Park on Wednesday, May 10^th, from 10 am to noon. Register to help.

Read a book with Senior Academy – Craig McDaniel leads the discussion of Nineteen Eighty-four on May 17^th from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Book Club is always online so people can join from anywhere. Register to get the Zoom link.

• Exciting book club news! Next year’s book list is coming soon! To get notifications about the book group, indicate your interest by checking “Book Clubs, Reading” in the Senior Academy Member Center.

JUNE EVENTS:

Flower Alley – Join the Walking Group, led by Gabrielle Bovenzi, on a leisurely hike through Broad Ripple on June 7^th starting at 9:30 am. Register at this link.

Annual Meeting and Picnic – Executive Vice Chancellor Emeritus William Plater will be the featured speaker at the Senior Academy Annual Meeting. The location is Shelter A at Eagle Creek Park on June 15^th at 11:30 am. Register to let us know you are coming.

30^TH ANNIVERSARY:

Senior Academy turns 30 this year, and we will be celebrating all year, plus planning for the Academy’s future. Events to look forward to:

• The gala 30^th Anniversary Celebration will be Thursday, October 5^th, from 2 to 4 pm in the Campus Center, CE 450. Parking will be provided in the Campus Center Garage.
• The 2023 Bepko Medallion will be awarded at the October 5^th Celebration, and all former Medallion Winners will be recognized.
• Photographs depicting Senior Academy’s history will be selected for display in the Senior Academy board room, CE 266.
• All members are invited to contribute to a video tribute celebrating Senior Academy’s 30 years. Watch for a special invitation and instructions in your email.
• Our Facebook page has featured fun photos from the archives; keep watching for more!

Know anyone in this photo? Highlights from Senior Academy history – When Senior Academy members reminisce, trips to Indiana destinations figure as highlights. This photo is from a trip to Corydon in 2006. Can you identify any folks in the picture? If so, contact Francia Kissel (ude[dot]iupui[at]lessikf).

For questions and comments, contact us at ude[dot]iupui[at]ymedacas.