Week 2 of Classes and Fests Around Indiana

Hello, Friends. 

Things we need to get:

• Driver's License: America is a car culture
• Library Card: you can borrow books, music, videos and more. With your card you have access to apps like Hoopla and Libby to download audio and ebooks.

These two "passes" open your world. Your license let's you move around the area, work, study, play and expands your horizons. Your library opens your mind and expands your horizons.

Informal Meet-Ups

Here are two informal opportunities for you and all of us to meet up.

Porch Fest in Carmel, Saturday, September 18, 12:00-6:00 PM

Oktoberfest at CLC, Friday, September 23, 4:00-10:00 PM

Cold and Flu and COVID and Allergy Season

In the States, we start thinking about cold and flu season in the fall. Back to school and colder weather has everyone gathering indoors more and then colds and flu are shared with others (I always say the best way to get rid of a cold—or a song that keeps going through your head—is to give it to someone else).

Signs outside pharmacies tell you when the new flu vaccine is in. When is the best time to get your flu shot? Pharmacists we know suggest not until late in October to have coverage into the spring.

This year we have an updated booster that includes protection against the original COVID as well as the latest variants. Read more from the CDC. You can choose between Moderna or Pfizer. The booster is bivariant or has protection against two strains of COVID.

Allergy season is big in the fall in Indiana. Pollen, ragweed, leaf mold are all out floating in the air. Is it a cold or an allergy? That is a good question!

What To Do In Indiana

Visit Indiana: Whether you are new to Indiana or have lived here all your life, there is always something or some place to see

Only In Your State: A site that lists unique finds by state. This particular page is about bakeries. Two great local bakeries (Cake Bake and Titus) are listed. I would add Muncie's Concannon's Bakery to the list.

Fall Overlooks from Only In Your State: Plan ahead for the views to visit.

The Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration.

Income tax is how our state and federal governments are funded. Be sure to read the notes about this amendment. Notice: if you gain income from illicit means, you still have to pay tax on that income. This includes money from illegal business or embezzlement. 

American Sign Language: Monday, 5:30-6:30 PM, Zoom

We caught up with each other and met new friends. We signed where we could in conversation. We reviewed the signed alphabet.

September 19: Cover some basics of ASL. Build our conversation skills.

American English/American Accent Training: Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 AM, Zoom

We continue to get to know each other. Accent Training talked about Bill's Tip: Play it by ear. 

September 22: Bring to class three things you want to learn this year. Describe five things that are wrong in this picture:

Kid's Conversation: Friday, 5:30-6:00 PM, Zoom

We enjoyed a science report on stag beetles and listened to Coldplay.

September 23: Tell us one wonderful thing from this week.

coverage: protection

embezzlement: stealing or misappropriation of funds

expand your horizon: see beyond current circumstances, broaden your view, learn or experience new things

illicit: forbidden by law or custom

keeps going through your head: repeating over and over and over and over