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THE SENIOR SCENE
MC Senior Center Trivia Challenge
When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm at Michigan City Senior Center located in beautiful Washington Park, Michigan City, IN. The Cost is $10 per person.
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Questions start at 6:00 pm.
Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test and have an absolute blast? Join us for an unforgettable Trivia Night that’s packed with excitement, laughter, and epic competition!
What’s on the Menu?
Brain-Bending Questions: From pop culture to history and everything in between, our trivia questions will challenge and entertain!
So-So Prizes: 1st place team wins $10 per team member, 2nd place wins $5 per team member, 3rd place wins $2 per team member. But bragging rights go along with those so-so prizes! And more importantly, this charitable event helps raise funds for Senior Center activities and events. Score big with fantastic prizes for the top teams—bragging rights are just the beginning!
Delicious Eats & Drinks: We offer scrumptious snacks and refreshing beverages while you play at a low, low price!
Why You Can’t Miss This:
Team Spirit: Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for a fun-filled evening. Team up and show off your smarts! You don’t have to be a member of the Senior Center to participate.
Laughter & Fun: It’s not just about winning—it's about having a great time with great people. Expect plenty of laughs and friendly banter.
Epic Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the buzz of the crowd and the thrill of the game.
Grab your trivia-loving crew and come ready to compete, cheer, and celebrate! Reserve your spot now and get ready to make some unforgettable memories.
To stay up to date on all of our exciting activities, visit our website at https://www.emichigancity.com/158/Senior-Center or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MichCitySeniorCenter/
AT THE ZOO
The Perfect Time to Go to the Washington Park Zoo
Leaves are falling and so are temperatures, which can only mean one thing — autumn has arrived. There’s no better activity for a fall day in Michigan City than a trip to the zoo. Crowds are smaller, days are cooler, and changing leaves bring a burst of color to the park. The zoo’s wooded paths, colorful hillside, and fall flowers lead to gorgeous backdrops for a brisk walk and wonderful photos. We’ve gathered a few tips to help you make the most of your day, with plenty of animals to fall for and events you won’t want to miss.
Boo at the Zoo
Your little ghosts and goblins will sink their fangs into goodies from community-based Trick-or-Treat stations spread throughout the zoo, while also having an ‘erie-sistible’ time with a wide range of activities, including photo opportunities, spooky props, and BOO-themed animal enrichment.
On October 19th, gates will open at 10:00 am with trick or treating ending at 3:30 pm. The zoo will close at 4:30 pm. The staff strongly recommends purchasing your tickets in advance at the zoo office or on Eventbrite, since supplies are limited.
THERE IS ALSO STILL TIME TO BECOME A TRICK-OR-TREAT STATION SPONSOR.
If you are interested, please contact zoo staff at (219) 873-1510 or [email protected].
Extended Season
We are excited to announce that the zoo is extending our 2024 season to weekends throughout November. A zoo visit in cooler weather is truly a unique experience with quieter pathways and the chance to see some species actually being more active. The weather may affect the availability of some attractions and certain animals may not be on exhibit if the temperature falls below certain thresholds while they are safe in their climate-controlled holding areas.
The extended season will last from Nov 2nd to Nov. 30th for Saturday and Sunday visits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
In the Parks
Horizon Cares Day
Thank you to the 10 volunteers who came to Washington Park on September 12th for Horizon Cares Day. The wonderful staff helped us clean out and organize the garages in Washington Park after a very busy summer. We could not have completed this task in one day without them.
MAC
The Michigan City Public Art Committee hosted a neighborhood block party to celebrate neighborhood art in our community. There were free refreshments and complimentary rides provided by JoyRide.
Trail Creek Week
Trail Creek Week was held September 16-20 at Hansen Park. The outdoor classroom provides place based, outdoor environmental learning stations for area school kids. They also get to paddle Trail Creek in 24’ voyageur canoes. The program serves around 600 students annually. This year’s program was funded by the Michigan City Park Department, The Michigan City Sanitary District, the Trail Creek Watershed Partnership, and a generous donation from Mayor Angie!
Fedder’s Alley All Inclusive Playground
Michigan City is set to welcome a new destination playground and fitness park at Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park. Designed for children and adults of all ages and abilities, the $5 million project has already secured $3 million in funding. Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch has initiated a $2 million capital campaign to raise the remaining funds through grants and sponsorships.
During a press conference at the Guy Foreman Bicentennial Amphitheater, Parks & Recreation Superintendent Shannon Eason highlighted the facility’s all-inclusive nature, which surpasses ADA compliance. The park will feature accessible equipment, sensory areas, and safe surfaces for all children to enjoy.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, who helped secure $1 million in federal funding, also spoke at the event, underscoring the community’s commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
Video tour of the Playground - Click here
Interested in Donating? - Find more information here
For more information on this playground or the capital campaign contact Shannon Eason
[email protected].
Millennium Plaza Fountain
On Wednesday October 16th immediately following the park board meeting, the Park Department and Board, City Council, and Mayor Angie will be having a workshop over the assessment done on the Millennium Plaza Fountain. We will review and talk about the option to renovate of demolish the fountain. This will happen at City Hall in the Council Chambers immediately following the Park Board Meeting (6pm ish).
Some Rec
Adult Winter Basketball League
Sign-Ups for Adult Winter Basketball League will start on October 4th
$600 a team
8-game regular season +Playoff
Click here for online registration
Send an email to MC Park and Rec with any other questions [email protected]
Trail Hikes
We will be having our first trail hike on October 17th at Krueger Memorial hall at 5:30pm. We had a bunch of great turnouts for our Bike the City rides this summer. We look to stay moving with the changing weather and count our steps on some of our local trains. Please come out and explore and enjoy the passages of the city.
Halloween Costume Exchange
We planned on having a Costume Exchange at Krueger Memorial Hall on October 13th, but truth is we only have about 7 costumes. Instead, we will be asking people all Halloween season to drop off costumes to us at City Hall, so we build up an inventory to have an actual exchange in the future.
Letters to Santa
It’s almost that time. Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa’s Mailbox Will be put out on November 1st. Ready the November Edition to see the location schedule.
Mark Your Calendars
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 2nd - Park Board Meeting - City Hall - 5pm
Saturday, October 5th - Walk to End Alzheimer's - Washington Park
Wednesday, October 16th - Park Board Meeting - City Hall
Wednesday, October 16th - Workshop on Millennium Fountain (Demo or Restore) - City Hall - Immediately following Park Board Meeting
Thursday, October 17th - Trail Hikes - Krueger Memorial Hall - 5:30pm
Saturday. October 19th - Boo at the Zoo - Washington Park Zoo - 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM - tickets available HERE
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, November 6th - Park Board Meeting - City Hall - 5pm
Wednesday, November 20th - Park Board Meeting - City Hall - 5pm
Saturday, November 30th - Holiday Parade - more information HERE
Saturday, November 30th - Lighting of the Holiday Lights at Washington Park & Festival of Lights Celebration
Until Next Time
Thank you for spending a bit of time with the Park and Rec Department. We hope that this was helpful and informative. Hope to see you out and about at the parks sometime this month, Fall is a gorgeous time in Michigan City to enjoy the trails. We hope you will tune again in November for our next edition.
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