Community Calendar OCTOBER
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
• Wythougan Toastmasters meet every Friday from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. at the Marshall County Community Foundation, 2680 Miller Dr Suite 120, Plymouth. These are hybrid meeting so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Toastmasters is a great way to improve your Leadership, Communication, and Listening skills. Visitors are always welcome to see what it’s all about. For more information call 574-936-1424. • Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: “The Real Dirt on How to Move a Cemetery” with Ryan Peterson. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. and learn about the correct way to move a cemetery. Ryan Peterson, Cardno’s Senior Principal Archaeologist and 2020 Indiana Historic Preservation Award winner, will discuss the relocation of the Bethel Cemetery, Marion County, Indiana. Discussion will include the partnership with descendent families, local universities and veterans organizations that ensure a thorough and respectful relocation of the cemetery. This presentation will be a Zoom meeting. If you would like to attend, email irisfry@mchistoricalsociety.org or call 574-9362306 to receive the Zoom meeting link. • Living Well Support group: at Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 1 pm. Contact is Karen Richey Health and Human Science educator at Purdue Extension 574-935-8545 • The card game Euchre is played each Friday at 1 p.m.at Marshall County Council on Aging/life Enrichment Center, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Come join the group and have some fun playing Euchre. • The St. Michael Fall Fest will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will offer many free events, food, and activities. From 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be children’s music, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be a mariachi band, and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. PHS Alum Brett Wiscons will perform. Homemade chicken/noodles meal consisting of mashed potatoes, green beans, and water will be provided by Log House Restaurant for $10. You can also buy the three taco meal with rice, beans, and water for $10. In terms of snacks, there will be nachos, popcorn, horchato, and water/soda. Activities include family games, babysitting and organized activities for kids, cake walk, silent auction, face and pumpkin painting, and photo prop for pictures. There will also be a beer and wine garden. For more information, contact Chris Chamberlin at 574-780-3882, Becky Collins at 574-952-0603, and Barb Wiscons at 574-935-0156.
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
• The Harvest Hustle 5K and dog walk will be on Saturday, Oct. 9 and is being held to help support the Hope Restored Recovery Home. The dog walk and 5K starts at the corner of Lane and Sycamore in North Judson. Join them afterwards for food, music, and face painting. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Pre-registration costs are 5K adult: $30, dog walk $30. Kids 12 and under is $20. There is an additional $5 for day-of registration. Register online at www. runsignup.com. For more information find them on Facebook or visit their website www. hoperestoredsoberliving.net. • Join usfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and enjoy the Third Annual Chocolate Walk. You can purchase tickets for this event at the Marshall County Museum. Tickets are just $15 per person and once you have yours you can receive a chocolate treat on the day of our event. Visit local participating businesses and enjoy your chocolate treats. • Plymouth Fire Department Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours of the facility, hamburgers, hot dogs, other activities.
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
• Marshall County Museum’s Haunted Dungeon features some of our favorite mummies, witches, skeletons, ghosts, and ghouls. The family tour is suitable for all ages. Small group tours offered. The group tours are $5 for up to six friends or family members. Tours do not need to be scheduled ahead of time - drop in anytime between 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and a tour guide will escort you to the basement via stairs or elevator. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
SUNDAY, OCT. 10
• Evangelical Covenant Church of Donaldson is pleased to welcome Rev. Danny Martinez, the Superintendent of the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church for the ministries in IN, IL, MI, MO, and WI, to the Evangelical Covenant Church in Donaldson at the Evangelical Covenant Church, 7810 Union Road, Donaldson, on Sunday, October 10, begins at 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend a potluck dinner following the service. For more information contact Barbara White at 574-936-6725.
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
• Grief Share will begin today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lifeplex Pearl Room. It will end on Dec. 31. For more information, contact Barb at 574-274-7035. • Kiwanis Club of Plymouth meets from 12 pm – 1 pm at Opies in Plymouth. We are a global organization of volunteers dedicated to serving children. A variety of weekly community speakers. • The Plymouth Optimist Club “Friend of Youth” meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Marshall County Community Foundation. You can join us in person or meet with us on Zoom. For Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89614731848?ped=oxhsamdlrjoqxlyzek5m21pumraqt09 • Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry, Argos UMC, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos is open from 9-11 a.m. Serving zip codes: 46501 and 46570. Call 574-892-5645 with questions. • Weight Loss support group: Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 12 p.m. Contact Melissa Ingle RN 574-936-2333 All groups meet in the conference rooms at the Fitness Forum at Lifeplex.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13
• The Plymouth Lincoln High School Class of 1958 will have their Luncheon each Wednesday in October at the Coffee Lodge & Bakery, 225 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN. For further information call: Marilee 574-341-0758. • Come and join us today at 11 a.m.for a walk through the history and hope of millions of people who have recovered through the 12 Steps of addiction recovery. Dennis Carter will tell you what the 12 Steps are, what they signify and why they are so important to the addict’s life in an effort for them to forever live happy, sober lives. A representative from David’s Courage (local rehabilitation facility) will also be here to share information about the facility. This presentation is at Marshall County Council on Aging/life Enrichment Center, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Please call us at 574-936-9904 to let us know you will be attending.
THURSDAY, OCT. 14
• Marshall County Retired Teachers Association will be meeting at Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 425 S. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Gathering time is 11 a.m. with lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. A brief business meeting will follow lunch. Reservations need to be called in to Marj at 574-936-2927 by Oct. 2. The program will feature Jamie Erwin portraying Adelbert Knott, a colorful character from Marshall County’s past. • Kindred Hospice Community Grief Support Group open to all Marshall Co. residents. Meeting is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each Thursday at Grace Community Christian Church, 7551 N. Michigan Rd., Plymouth. • Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry, Argos UMC, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos is open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Serving zip codes: 46501 and 46570. Call 574-892-5645 with questions. • Celebrate Recovery is offered at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth. Large group starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by a fellowship time. Small groups start at 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery helps you find freedom from your hurts, habits, and hang-ups. For more information, please contact Pastor Tom Anders at 574-936-4205. • The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana support group will meet at the Marshall County Council on Aging/ Life Enrichment Center, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. This evening group will meet at the Life Enrichment Center every 2nd Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. Please register for attendance by calling 574-232-4121 or emailing joseph@alzni.org. • Breathless” COPD support group:at Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 1 p.m. Contact Melissa Ingle RN 574-936-2333
FRIDAY, OCT. 15
• Knights of Columbus Drive Thru Fish Fry from 4-6:30 p.m. Jefferson St., Plymouth. • Want to make changes to your Medicare plan for 2022? Today thru DEC. 7 is the Open Enrollment period of time for coverage that will take effect January, 2022. Marshall County Council on Aging has trained SHIP counselors to help you with this process free of charge. Call us at 574-936-9904 or 866=936-9904 to schedule an appointment. • Wythougan Toastmasters meet every Friday from 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. at the Marshall County Community Foundation, 2680 Miller Dr Suite 120, Plymouth. These are hybrid meeting so you can attend in person or via Zoom. Toastmasters is a great way to improve your Leadership, Communication, and Listening skills. Visitors are always welcome to see what it’s all about. For more information call 574-936-1424. • The card game Euchre is played each Friday at 1 p.m.at Marshall County Council on Aging/life Enrichment Center, 1305 W. Harrison St., Plymouth. Come join the group and have some fun playing Euchre.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
• Marshall County Museum’s Haunted Dungeon features some of our favorite mummies, witches, skeletons, ghosts, and ghouls. The family tour is suitable for all ages. Small group tours offered. The group tours are $5 for up to six friends or family members. Tours do not need to be scheduled ahead of time - drop in anytime between 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and a tour guide will escort you to the basement via stairs or elevator. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
MONDAY, OCT. 18
• Arthritis and Osteoporosis support Group: At Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 2:30pm . contact Cindy Riester 574-936-2333
TUESDAY, OCT. 19
• Grief Share will begin today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lifeplex Pearl Room. It will end on Dec. 31. For more information, contact Barb at 574-274-7035. • Heart Health Support group: at Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 10 a.m. Contact Melissa Ingle RN 574-936-2333 • Kiwanis Club of Plymouth meets from 12 pm – 1 pm at Opies in Plymouth. We are a global organization of volunteers dedicated to serving children. A variety of weekly community speakers. • The Plymouth Optimist Club “Friend of Youth” meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Marshall County Community Foundation. You can join us in person or meet with us on Zoom. For Zoom – https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89614731848?ped=oxhsamdlrjoqxlyzek5m21pumraqt09 • Shepherd’s Pantry food pantry, Argos UMC, 570 N. Michigan St., Argos is open from 9-11 a.m. Serving zip codes: 46501 and 46570. Call 574-892-5645 with questions.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
• The Plymouth Lincoln High School Class of 1958 will have their Luncheon each Wednesday in October at the Coffee Lodge & Bakery, 225 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN. For further information call: Marilee 574-341-0758. • Wild Rose Moon Historic Downtown Plymouth Open Mic Night from 7-9 p.m. Sign up in advance online at www.wildrosemoon. com or at the door. Free and open to the public. 574-276-1185.
THURSDAY, OCT. 21
• Marshall County Senior Expo will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plymouth High School. There is free admission, over 50 vendors, entertainment, door prizes , and health screenings. All ages are welcome, and transportation will be provided free of charge to senior residents of Marshall County by appointment. Please call (574)946-9904 to make arrangements. • Kindred Hospice Community Grief Support Group open to all Marshall Co. residents. Meeting is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. each Thursday at Grace Community Christian Church, 7551 N. Michigan Rd., Plymouth. • Heart Health Support group: at Lifeplex Fitness Forum at 10 a.m. Contact Melissa Ingle RN 574-936-2333