Special Events

LifeStream is pleased to offer several special events each year that not only enhance social opportunities for our seniors and people with disabilities but which also provide some much-needed funding support for programming.

For example, we offer:

Aging Well Conference – This event is offered each May during Older Americans Month at the Ball State University Alumni Center in coordination with the Fisher Institute on Wellness and Gerontology and the Indiana Division of Aging. The 2010 event will be May 27. Look for details soon!

For questions about the conference, call (800) 589-1121. For directions or to see the BSU Alumni Center, visit http://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/Alumni/AboutUs/AlumniCenter.aspx.

Annual Awards Luncheon – Our volunteers and those who go above and beyond to help aging adults and people with disabilities are honored each June during our annual awards luncheon. Our next one will be in June 16, 2010, at the Horizon Center in Muncie. We will be celebrating our 35th year of service at this event. AngelWorx volunteers are invited as our special guests and do not have to pay for this event. For details or to reserve your spot, email our marketing and communications director.

Caregiver Classes – Our caregiver program manager offers special classes called Powerful Tools as well as American Red Cross Caregiver classes and other educational events to help caregivers be the best they can be. Our program also sponsors monthly support groups to help caregivers. Contact our caregiver program manager for details.

Concert Featuring Carl Storie – Longtime area favorite and recording star Carl Storie will return to his hometown for a special 35th anniversary concert to benefit LifeStream Services. The concert will be held May 15 in Morrow's Meadow in Yorktown. Look for details soon.

Golf Tournament – LifeStream Legends EngAGEment event will be held May 19, 2010, at The Players Club in Yorktown. Individuals or teams can register by visiting the Legends web site. Former Purdue and Colts quarterback Mark Herrmann will be among the legends joining teams that day.

Nutrition Awareness Month – Each March we participate in the national Nutrition Awareness Month activities, including have a special nutrition day at all our Senior Cafes. For more information, contact our nutrition manager for details.

Senior Day at the Fair– LifeStream sponsors Senior Day at the Fair at several of our area fairs. These special days offer seniors an opportunity to be entertained, play bingo and enjoy special refreshments or meals. Our next Senior Day at the Fair will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24 at the Delaware County Fair in Muncie. For details and sponsorship opportunities, contact our aging and disability resource center coordinator.