| Date | Event |
| 05/01/12 | Executive Committee Meeting more info... |
| 05/02/12 | Senior Expo 2012 Your LifeSpan Center will host its annual Senior Expo on Wednesday, May 2, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. All members of the community who are at least 50 years of age or more are invited to attend this fantastically-fun-filled, free event! May is recognized as the Older Americans Month. This year’s national theme is “Never Too Old to Play.” Your LifeSpan Center is enhancing that theme to include some “young at heart” attractions for this year’s expo. The following features will be included: 40 area exhibitors; opportunity to take a free keepsake picture in our photo booth; cotton candy compliments of Palm Terrace; cupcake bar; Tai Chi demonstration with Mattoon YMCA, Consumer Fraud Presentation with Illinois Secretary of State Investor Education; Bagpipe performance with Gary Rollings; Home Energy Savings presentation with Pat Hildebrand, former University of Illinois Extension Coordinator; Zumba Gold demonstration with Louise Vassay, BINGO with Lincolnland Homecare, Hospice and In Home Medical; free blood pressure checks, free blood glucose tests and cholesterol tests (must fast and pay $20 fee for cholesterol test), and door prizes drawn throughout the entire event. The first 250 older adults to register the morning of the event will enjoy free lunch compliments of Coles County Council on Aging, Dial-A-Ride public transportation, Harbor Light Hospice, Lincolnland Home Care, Hospice and In Home Medical. Participants will also have the opportunity to win a one night’s stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Mattoon in the Grand Prize Drawing and a one night’s stay at the Days Inn in Mattoon in the cupcake bar. Participants need to be present to claim the prize. Advance registrations will not be accepted to this free event. The first 250 people to register that morning will receive a complimentary lunch ticket. If you are able to join us, you are encouraged to leave the driving and parking to Dial-A-Ride! Door to door transportation may be arranged by calling Dial-A-Ride at 639-5169 four days in advance. more info... |
| 05/03/12 | Using Native Illinois Plants in Your Landscaping EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning View lovely photos of native Illinois plants in home landscape settings. Take a field trip to the instructor’s home to see the actual plants. Provide an electronic (e-mailed) photo of your home to academy@eiu.edu, and the group will brainstorm possible landscape options for each photo. Handouts will be provided, and participants will receive starts of some of the native plants. Directions to the Hummels’ home will be given during the first class meeting. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/03/12 | Coles County Nat'l Day of Prayer Breakfast The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes all community residents to attend the second annual “Coles County National Day of Prayer Breakfast to be held on Thursday, May 3rd from 7:00 to 8:30 AM. The theme for this year’s breakfast is 7 Points of Prayer – 7 Days a Week. The 7×7 campaign was created to help encourage individuals and groups to pray for the seven centers of power, seven days a week. The seven centers are: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church and Family. more info... |
| 05/08/12 | Board of Directors Meeting more info... |
| 05/08/12 | Textile Jewelry EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning We will be creating handmade jewelry using various textile techniques including felting, sewing, embroidery and other methods. Supplies are included in the price of the course. However, students are encouraged to collect and bring favorite materials such as wool, felt, thread, leather, roving, cotton and beads for project use. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/08/12 | Textile Jewelry EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning We will be creating handmade jewelry using various textile techniques including felting, sewing, embroidery and other methods. Supplies are included in the price of the course. However, students are encouraged to collect and bring favorite materials such as wool, felt, thread, leather, roving, cotton and beads for project use. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/08/12 | The War of 1812: Unfolded in Indiana and Illinois EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning As the bicentennial of the War of 1812 is underway, an often-forgotten theater of this much larger conflict were the skirmishes, battles, and cultural upheavals that occurred in the Indiana and Illinois territories. This two-part series focuses on the conflicts among American settlers, Native Americans, and British/Canadians in our region. Some events occurred as nearby as the Embarras River Valley and the Terre Haute area, as well as more known sites in central and northern Indiana, northern Illinois, and the Mississippi River Valley. Two U.S. presidents, Harrison and Tyler, and other colorful leaders, including Tecumseh and William Clark (Lewis and Clark expedition), shaped the course of events in the region. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/09/12 | Play That Hot Fiddle! Old Time Radio and the Li... Play That Hot Fiddle! Old Time Radio and the Life of Southern Illinois Swing Fiddle ‘Pappy’ Wade Ray A Road Scholar Program by Dennis Stroughmatt- EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Born in 1916, fiddler and singer ‘Pappy’ Wade Ray became one of the most endearing entertainers in country and western swing music. Through midwestern radio shows, Wade Ray gained national prestige alongside performers such as Patsy Montana and Rex Allen. Presenting the fast swing fiddling and humorous stories of his mentor Wade Ray, Dennis Stroughmatt will lead audiences through the early years of Old Time Radio and share how music brought America through the Great Depression, WWII, and beyond. This is a program of the EIU School of Continuing Education’s Academy of Lifetime Learning, presented in cooperation with the Tarble Arts Center and the Illinois Humanities Council. (unlimited participants) more info... |
| 05/10/12 | Business After Hours- Peoples Bank & Trust Swing by for a fun filled BAH of prizes, food, fun and more! more info... |
| 05/12/12 | Charleston City Clean Up Day City wide clean up day more info... |
| 05/12/12 | 8th Annual Dale Double Charity Golf Scramble This 8th annual charity golf event hosted by Coles County Habitat for Humanity is to raise funds for the building of two homes in Coles County for hard working, lower income families. more info... |
| 05/14/12 -05/18/12 | Palm Terrace- National Nursing Home Week Palm Terrace of Mattoon will be celebrating National Nursing Home Week May 14- May 18 with activities and special guests everyday. 5/14- Balloon launch to kick off the week and hopefully our chick eggs, that we have been taking care of, will be hatching. 5/15- Mini carnival, ROTC from Mattoon middles school will be performing at 1pm. 5/16- Wheelchair races, releasing our butterflies and Mattoon Middle SChool marching band at 1pm. 5/17- Hawaiian day with entertainment by 2 Generationg and Monte at 1pm. 5/18- We will be planting our facility flowers to end our NNHW. Come out and join us in the celebration of National Nursing Home Week! more info... |
| 05/16/12 | Charleston School Board Meeting more info... |
| 05/16/12 -05/17/12 | The Development of “Railroad Time” EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Follow the development of Railroad and Standard time in this country. In the late 1800’s as train traffic increased, railroads needed to have a “standard” time for the safe movement of trains. The workshop will also answer the question...is that old pocket watch of yours an approved railroad watch? In addition, participants will visit the ICRR (Amtrak) Depot in Mattoon, IL. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/16/12 | "Refresh Leadership" Live Simulcast Express Employment Professionals is proud to present an exciting opportunity to join business leaders from throughout our community for a light breakfast and live simulcast featuring speakers who have built distinguished careers based on the principles of great leadership. See attached flyer for details on speakers and topics. more info... |
| 05/17/12 | Diplomats Meeting more info... |
| 05/17/12 | Business Before Hours- Cougill Senior Apartments more info... |
| 05/19/12 | IHSA Girls Track Meet Finals |
| 05/19/12 | Mattoon YMCA 23rd Annual May Merriment Benefit Join us for an auction,elegant dinner and cash bar. Doors open, Silent Auction and Social Hour begin at 5pm. Dinner and Live Auction begin at 7pm. Advanced ticket sales: $150 per couple. more info... |
| 05/19/12 | Races for all Paces Get out your running shoes and bring the whole family to the sixth annual Races for All Paces at Sarah Bush Lincoln on Saturday, May 19. There’s a race for everyone, regardless of your fitness level. Enter a half marathon or team up with friends or co-workers for a 10K Relay Challenge. For shorter tracks, try the 5K, one-mile Fun Run or Walk, Toddler Trot and Diaper Dash. more info... |
| 05/21/12 | From a Storybook to a DVD EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Have you ever wanted to read a goodnight story to your grandkids but live too far away? Ever wanted to be sure to tell your children a certain story about their Grandpa, their Grandma or their own childhood? Here is your chance. The Center for Academic and Technology Services at EIU can help you make a DVD for your children/grandchildren/nieces or nephews,etc. The DVD length will be 0-15 minutes, filmed in a 30-minute session. Come sit in front a camera and be videotaped reading a book or telling a story. Once the taping is complete, your DVD will receive a custom cover and label with your information. (limit 11 participants) more info... |
| 05/23/12 | Digital Photography EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Learn to take better photographs with any type of digital camera, whether you use a cell phone, point-and-shoot, or a sophisticated camera with interchangeable lenses. Participants will learn basic composition techiniques and how to apply these to the cameras they own. Please bring a digital camera of your choice. (limit 15 participants) more info... |
| 05/24/12 | EIU Renewable Energy Center Tour EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Join a tour of the recently completed Renewable Energy Center. Your private tour will include discussion of the green and sustainable aspects of the new Center. (limit 20 participants) more info... |
| 05/26/12 | IHSA Boys Track Meet Finals |
| 05/29/12 | Come Learn Tai Chi EIU Academy of Lifetime Learning Tai Chi originated in China thousands of years ago, and billions of people around the world find its daily practice beneficial in restoring the mind-body balance and improving overall health. This course is taught by a Master Instructor with 33 years experience teaching martial arts. (limit 30 participants) more info... |
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Events available for Registration...
Lessons over Lunch - The Affordable Care Act & You 06/20/13 register for this event... 38th Annual Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce Golf 06/28/13 register for this event... |
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