Still Waters Adult Day Center News & Updates
Still Waters Adult Day Center is a person centered, faith based, and activity rich center for our seniors. We provide a safe place Monday - Friday for seniors to engage with other seniors to encourage social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Central Indiana Community Foundation Senior Fund |
Thanks to the Central Indiana Senior Fund for once again supporting our center. With this funding we will assure that our seniors have equitable access to basic needs and the ability to live with a sense of dignity and worth. If you haven't seen their latest webinar where they closely examined the topic of aging in place for older adults within Central Indiana it is a must read for our community. It focuses on what some of the characteristics and potential needs of older adults who want to age in place. Check out the report, the webinar recording and powerpoint slides.
Most older adults want to remain within their homes and communities as they age. This research briefly examines data trends in Indiana that relate to potential challenges and opportunities for older adults who want to age in place and continue to contribute to their communities.
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Butler University students are coming back |
We are excited to have our friends from Butler University come back and join us January-April. Students in their first-year seminar course are studying Music and Language Across Communication Differences and will be applying their knowledge with hands on application at our center. They are learning about music and language in relation to neuroanatomy evolution, and philosophy. At Still Waters we believe it is a valuable opportunity for young people to explore potential career paths, acquire hands-on experience, and establish professional connections that can pave the way for future success in the future. |
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Surviving the Holidays Grief Share |
Sunday, November 12, 2-4pm
Open to anyone that has experienced the loss of a loved one.
for more information & to register for this event
GriefShare is a support group to help you move through the grief process. A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.
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Volunteer Spotlight- Deb McCloud |
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For those that may not know Deb's vision was what created Still Waters. Deb McCloud, saw the need for an exclusive senior day center 13 years ago and worked with the church and volunteers at Castleton United Methodist Church to build 'Still Waters'. While thinking of a name the 23rd Psalm kept coming up, so she thought maybe Shepherd Center, but that name was taken. When her dad passed her friend mentioned that her dads name Lamar means 'the sea' so she thought it should be something to honor him. That led her to Still Waters...which was perfect! A place that for the guests is very calm, beautiful and peaceful...but below Still Waters there is lots and lots of action which results in life!
She continues to volunteer once a week in the kitchen for our guests. We are blessed to have her continued support, love, and dedication at the center.
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Join us for coffee hour at Still Waters, Nov 16th 8-10am |
When I first started at Still Waters, I had an idea to bring a 'coffee hour' to the center open to the public. I just had a recent guest that lost her husband ask about where I was on this idea. It made me think that with the winter months approaching it can be frigid, dreary, and seemingly endless. It is rare to see the sun peeking out through the gray abyss of a sky. And for many seniors, inability or uneasiness about going outdoors in the cold constricts them to their home, magnifying the lackluster feel of the season. Additionally, at this stage of life, they are likely living alone or with just one other person, often lacking the simplest day-to-day chatter.
Socialization is an impactful factor that can turn that desolation into delight. I love when I run into McDonalds or the mall early in the morning and I see a handful of seniors chatting and laughing with one another. As many of caregivers lose their loved ones, they are starting a new chapter in their lives alone. This coffee hour is open to anyone that needs a friend. Someone that needs a listening ear. We will provide the warm and friendly space, coffee, and danish. Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 8am-10am as you meet new friends.
Our first coffee hour will be Thursday, November 16th, 8am-10am at Still Waters.
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Gift Wrapping Services Dec 4-15 |
Christmas Gift Wrap Service
December 4-15
Need help getting ready for the holidays? We can help! Bring your unwrapped gifts to Still Waters Adult Day Center and let us do the work! No need to bring anything except your gifts.
Drop off your gifts between 7 AM- 10:30 AM
Monday through Friday at 7160 Shadeland Station, Door #3 starting Thursday, Dec 1 through Thursday, Dec 15. Our talented and hard-working elves will wrap, ribbon, and tag them. You can pick them up between 3-6 pm the same day! There is a recommended $2-3 donation per package for this service. Questions? Please call (317) 284-0837 or email diana@stillwatersadc.org
Do you love to wrap? We could use additional wrappers. Call or email if you would like to help.
All monies raised will go to support programming at Still Waters.
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Save the Date! Giving Tuesday, November 28 |
As a non-profit we are eager to be part of Giving Tuesday on November 28. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to transform their communities and world through acts of kindness and charity.
Last year we raised nearly $18,000 on Giving Tuesday. We were so blessed with all the generosity!
Look for our upcoming Giving Tuesday campaign! Last year we dunked for dementia. We are finalizing this year's idea. We can't wait to share it soon!
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We will have Caregiver Support Groups Wednesday, November 8 and 22, 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).
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.
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We thought we would share Nurse Deb's favorite Green Tomato Cake recipe. After we cleaned out our garden, we hated to see the green tomatoes go to waste. So, Deb used the left-over green tomatoes and cooked us an amazing and moist cake. I will say despite its unconventional use of tomatoes, it tasted like a moist coffee cake! It's a perfect treat for anyone who wants to use up their garden green tomatoes!
Ingredients
1 cup golden raisins
2 1/2 cups diced green tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 °F. Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. Beat 2 sticks softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well. (Batter will be soft.) Stir in tomatoes, raisins and walnuts. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until a tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely.
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Aging Well: In a Holistic Lens |
Art Exhibit I Conversation I Meditation
Join visiting artist Julie McColly Hill for our winter wellness series. To launch the series, Julie will share a collection of art panels that she created for the Living Well With Dementia Conference held last spring in Indianapolis. This eight-panel exhibit features two sets of images. In the first set, the artist applies a holistic perspective to unpack the meaning of Dementia Friendly Environments using the language of symbols. The second set of images is a multi-media abstract expression of the first set. The inspiration for the abstract re-interpretation came from Julie’s personal experience as a caregiver.
Julie’s mother was one of the first participants at Still Waters. She and her family successfully applied this “holistic perspective of aging well” to navigate difficult family conversations and decisions regarding her mother's plan of care. With hindsight, Julie also credits routine meditation practice as being instrumental in managing the stress of balancing work, family, and the role of caregiver.
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.
Mindful Movement Meditation | December 5, 12, 19 | from 3-4:30
Mindful Movement Meditation | January 9, 16, 23, 30 | from 3-4:30
Culminating Event | Healing Sound Meditation |TBA
Meditation sessions will be held at Still Waters
7160 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256 | Open to people of all ages
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Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers! |
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22 Starving Artist- Elijah Stephen
AARP
Arts with a Purpose
ATT Pioneers
Blakely VanderKopple
Bongo Boys
Brave Heart Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation
Clearvista Lake Health Campus
Crafty Foxes with Faith Presbyterian Church
Creative Nature
CUMC Endowment
Indiana Arts Commission
Indiana Flute Circle
IUPUI Art Therapy graduate student
IUPUI Office of Community Engagement
Julie McColly Hill
Kendra's Florist
Love on a Leash
Reminisce with Meredith
Reynolds - Milcinovic musicians
Second Helpings
Still Kickin Cloggers
The Waters of Castleton
Ukeladies
USAging
Wild Bill Band
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If you have a special skill and/or talent, we would love to have you at Still Waters! We are always looking for volunteers to assist with fun and innovative programming! Find out more about how you can make a difference in the lives of a senior! Contact Diana at diana@stillwatersadc.org.
Other ways to support the center:
If you shop at Kroger, please link Still Waters Adult Day Center to your Kroger card. We will get annual donations to support our center through your shopping at Kroger. Thanks for your continued support! It is easy to do. Just use the link provided. Registration link
Another way to support the center is through our Amazon wish list. We appreciate any help! Registration Link
Make sure you follow us on social media! We love to highlight our guests and activities daily.
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