As we close out 2023 it is time to press pause as we reflect on this past year. I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of our accomplishments and take a moment to reflect on some guests that will always have a special place at Still Waters.

This past year we had over 69 local organizations, companies, churches, and volunteers provide special programming to our guests. These programs support our guests social and emotional well-being, lowers levels of depression, supports friendships, and lowers stress levels. We are so fortunate to have such a great community that brings us so much love weekly!

We had over 180 individuals join us in our various events. We started the year off with our 6 months 'Preparing to Grow Old' series, then we offered a discussion on vaccines while we offered 2 separate vaccine clinics. This winter we began our mindful meditation 6-week series, and just began a new coffee and conversation support group for families impacted by grief.

We were blessed to receive nearly $135,000 in grants this year. Thanks to Kroger, IAADS, US Aging, Veteran Affairs, Braveheart Foundation, AARP, Indiana Arts Commission, Central Indiana Community Foundation- Senior Fund, Summer Youth Program Fund, Indianapolis Foundation, Women's Fund, and the Downtown Optimist Foundation.

We received over $36,000 from our amazing donors! Thanks to everyone that supported us this year! Your generosity means everything to us and our seniors we serve.

We served 48 guests over this last year. We currently have 32 guests enrolled. We would like to offer our condolences to our Still Waters families that lost their loved one this past year.

In Memory:

For this year's annual gift-wrapping fundraiser, we were partnered with Community Health Network Serve360º. We had 49 community health network employees volunteer their time to gift wrap, build storage units, organize our panty, socialize with our guests, and assist with cleaning!

Thank you for everyone's support for another successful fundraiser! We wrapped over 400 gifts and raised almost $1,000! Thank you for helping support our mission for providing the best day services to our seniors!

Learn more about Serve360º

Our first coffee hour was such a success. The group decided to meet monthly. Our next coffee hour is Wednesday, Jan 17 at 9:30am. This is a group of current and previous caregivers that enjoy sharing memories while creating lasting friendships with lots of support, laughter and tears. Kleenex optional. Join us for a cup of coffee and a treat while chatting with others. Please drop in anytime during the coffee hour. This is a safe space for you to feel less alone and receive mutual support from others.

We will have Caregiver Support Groups Wednesday, January 10 and 24, at Castleton United Methodist Church, 7101 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46256, in the Legacy Room from 9:30am-10:30am. The Legacy Room is just to the left after entering the front door (just under the overhang).

You can join in person or by zoom! Please click here to email Rachel if you plan to attend online.

Just a reminder the Caregiver Support Group is on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

This is free and open to the community. You do not need to have a guest at Still Waters to attend.

Join visiting artist Julie McColly Hill for our winter wellness series. This winter, Julie will lead a routine meditation practice on Tuesdays from 3-4:30p.m. During each session participants will explore a variety of meditation techniques and discover the foundational difference of the eastern and western approach to medicine. Suitable for people of all ages and perfect for beginners, this meditation practice is intended to be an introduction to the mind, body, spirit connection. The program is free and open to the general public. Reserve your spot today.