WFLQ Community Calendar ***Q-100's Community Calendar***

October 1st - 15th 

* Lost River Township Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house to township residents and the public on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 1-4 PM. Several presentations will be given concerning hazardous weather conditions, alerts, warnings, roadway flooding, hunter safety, and winter weather preparedness. Presenters attending include WTHI Chief Meteorologist Kevin Orpurt, National Weather Service/Indianapolis Warning Meteorologist, Indiana Homeland Security, Indiana Conservation Officers, and Lost River VFD. The fire station is located at 4755 Butler Bridge Road, Shoals, Indiana. Lost River Township Volunteer Fire Department is recognizing 25thyear of service to the community.

* The Orleans Town Council has set October 2-7 as “ Fall Town-Wide Clean Sweep Week,” and is encouraging all its residents to participate in the clean-up efforts for the fall and upcoming winter months ahead. Orleans Town crews will be picking up large items of discard free of charge. Discard items should be placed curbside for easy pickup. In addition a large dumpster will be set at the Orleans Town Garage for resident use as well. The dumpster will be available M-F from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until 12 Noon on Saturday. Residents are welcome and encouraged, if at all possible, to bring any unwanted or junk type items they want to dispose of and place in the dumpster. To arrange for pick-up of items or for more information on the “Fall Clean Sweep” contact the Orleans Town Offices at 812 865-2539 or visit the town on-line at www.town.orleans.in.us

* Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities.  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia among senior Citizens.  It involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language.  Memorial Hospital’s sponsors an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group.  Meeting dates are the first Tuesday of every month.  The next meeting is Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Medical Arts Conference Center, located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building at 721 W. 13 th St. in Jasper. This support group allows caregivers to come together to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones who are affected by these illnesses.  For more information, please visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes & Events.”  If you are not comfortable attending due to Covid-19, but would like more information on dementia and being a caregiver, please call 812-996-2862. Pre-registration is not necessary. 

* “Check-In Time”. Jasper Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center offers a support group, “Check-In Time” for breastfeeding moms.  This “Check-In Time” program allows new and experienced breastfeeding moms to have open discussion with Certified Lactation Consultants while also including weight checks for baby, mom-to-mom support, and mom and baby transitions at home such as pumping and returning to work as well as adding solids. “Check-In Time” will be held on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 4:45 – 5:45 pm. in the Board Conference Room ABC at Memorial Hospital, 800 W 9 th Street. Moms are encouraged to bring their baby anytime throughout the hour to get weighed and/or to bring their breast pump to check the pressure. No pre-registration is required.  For more information on this group, please visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org call the OB Lactation Service at 812-996-0383.

* The Livonia VFD will be having a Fish Fry, Saturday, October 7th, details here

* Living with COPD. Did you know that 24 million Americans have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD.) This disease may restrict air flow, cause trouble breathing and includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. If you or if someone you care for is living with COPD, join us for an educational meeting on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month.  The next meeting is scheduled for, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Mary Potter Meeting Room, located inside the hospital at 800 W 9 th St., Jasper, IN  For more information about “Living with COPD”, please visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes & Events,” or call 812-996-5232 or 812-996-1528.  Pre-registration is not necessary, and there is no cost to attend.

* Basic Medic First Aid ® with AED. Medic First Aid ® with AED (automated external defibrillator) is a basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED use, and other important emergency care skills are combined into this course, which allows the graduate to function with one consistent set of priorities in a medical emergency. Students learn the same priorities of care and approach to the patient used by professionals. This approach results in a continuity of care as the patient is passed on to the EMT, nurse, and doctor. Successful completion of the course means the student has acquired these skills, understands the dangers of an emergency scene and how to evaluate them, and understands the use of protective barriers. Taught by nationally certified instructors, the course satisfies OSHA requirements for industry and business. A Medic First Aid® with AED course will be offered Tuesday, October 10, from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12th Avenue in Jasper. The fee for the class is $65; class size is limited, and pre-registration is required by visiting Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and clicking on “Classes & Events,” or calling the Health and Wellness department at 812-996-2399 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. A Medic First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens class can be added to this course to provide participants with the knowledge to reduce or eliminate the occupational risk of bloodborne pathogens. The cost for this additional class is $20 per person. For more details, please call 812-996-2399, option 1.

* October 1st starts the new 4-H enrollment period for Orange County Families. For more than a century, 4-H has made a tremendous impact on many lives, by providing hands-on learning opportunities that have evolved with current trends in areas like science, technology, health, agriculture, and more. 4-H empowers today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.To celebrate, Purdue Extension Orange County invites you to their 4H Kickoff Event on Monday, October 9th from 5-7 pm at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The open house event welcomes all families of Orange County with children in grades K-12. Come and discover what 4-H is all about! For questions, please contact Purdue Extension Orange County at 812-723-7107.

* Is it time to think about a new MEDICARE PLAN?. The Medicare Annual Enrollment period is October 15, 2023 – December 7, 2023. During this time you can have your Part D Plans, Advantage Plans reviewed and make any changes, as well as ask questions about your Medicare. SHIP counselors, along with the Indiana State Health Insurance counselors will be hosting Plan Finder events with free impartial help with comparing plans for 2024 . November 2, 2023 Camelot Courts from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 556 Maple Street, French Lick, IN November 20, 2023 College Hill Apartments from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 1 College Hill, Paoli To make an appointment, please call Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging at 800-333-2451 or 812-849-4457 and ask for Trudy. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance.

* “Preparation for Childbirth” Class. It is known that the more you know about your pregnancy and childbirth, the better you will be able to cope with and adjust to changes during this time. Expectant parents are invited to attend Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s “Preparation for Childbirth” classes held on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. “Preparation for Childbirth” is class to help prepare expectant mothers and support persons for childbirth, including a tour of the Women and Infant Services Unit.  It is recommended that both mother and the support person who will assist the mother during delivery of the baby attend the class. This class is being held in Board Conference Room ABC at Memorial Hospital Health Care Center. It is free to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65. The “Preparation for Childbirth” classes are conducted by qualified obstetrical nursing personnel. To enroll, please visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes & Events.”   If you are unable to access online, please 812-996-0383

* Safe Sitter Essentials with CPR. Jasper Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is offering “Safe Sitter”, a class designed to Students will gain knowledge and confidence while learning nurturing child care, basic first aid, basic CPR, rescue skills, and personal safety through fun.  The next class will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 9:00-1:30 p.m. at Memorial Southside Office, 1100 West 12 th Avenue in Jasper. Class size is limited; cost for the class is $55. To register, visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes & Events” or call the Health and Wellness department at 812-996-2399, option 1 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

* October 1st starts the new 4-H enrollment period for Orange County Families. For more than a century, 4-H has made a tremendous impact on many lives, by providing hands-on learning opportunities that have evolved with current trends in areas like science, technology, health, agriculture, and more. 4-H empowers today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.To celebrate, Purdue Extension Orange County invites you to their 4H Kickoff Event on Monday, October 9th from 5-7 pm at the Orange County Fairgrounds. The open house event welcomes all families of Orange County with children in grades K-12. Come and discover what 4-H is all about! For questions, please contact Purdue Extension Orange County at 812-723-7107.

* Is it time to think about a new MEDICARE PLAN?. The Medicare Annual Enrollment period is October 15, 2023 – December 7, 2023. During this time you can have your Part D Plans, Advantage Plans reviewed and make any changes, as well as ask questions about your Medicare. SHIP counselors, along with the Indiana State Health Insurance counselors will be hosting Plan Finder events with free impartial help with comparing plans for 2024 . November 2, 2023 Camelot Courts from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 556 Maple Street, French Lick, IN November 20, 2023 College Hill Apartments from 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. 1 College Hill, Paoli To make an appointment, please call Hoosier Uplands/Area 15 Agency on Aging at 800-333-2451 or 812-849-4457 and ask for Trudy. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance