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Peabody Tower Repair Work To Begin September 7th, 2010

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

All roads around the Tower will be closed for 8 weeks,
including the main Maple Street entrance. The main Strauss Center entrance and the Peabody Inn main entrance will not be accessible by vehicle during this time.

The 9th Street entrance will be the temporary main entrance. The South House entrances will remain open.

Peabody Drive will be open to ALL Independent Living residences. Vehicles parked in front of South house or on Peabody Drive may become damaged from tower work-
PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK

Reserved resident parking for the Peabody Inn will be relocated to the 9th Street parking lot.

This project was funded by a generous gift from South House resident, Betty Krom.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Peabody Entertainers Present “Strolling down Memory Lane”

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

The Peabody Eentertainers will present thier 2010 show – “Strolling down Memory Lane” at Peabody Retirement Community on Monday, August 30th at 7PM and Tuesday, August 31st at 2PM. Both shows will be held in Peabody’s Chapel, located at 400 West Seventh Street, North Manchester, IN. The shows are free and open to the public.
The show consists of music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s such as Peppermint Twist, Rock Around the Clock, Chapel of Love, and many more.
The Peabody Entertainers were organized in 1998 by Carol Davis and have performed over 175 shows on the Peabdoy campus, at community functions, and at area organizations within a fifty mile radius of North Manchester.

Peabody Resident donated Funds to Renovate Historic Tower

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

As a Peabody Retirement Community resident for over 25 years, Betty Krom frequently walked around or gazed at the campus’ historic Peabody Singing Tower, which graciously looms over the 33 acre campus. Over this period Betty has developed a very strong and viable sense of community and passion for the coummunity she calls home. Wwith this passion, she recently directed a $150,000 gift to Peabdoy to renovate the tower.
Betty stated, “Peabody has been a wonderful blessing to me and my family. I have spent many years walking and enjoying this campus and I am glad I am able to make a gift to bless the community that has blessed me!
The 100 foot Peabody tower was constructed in 1937 and is designed after the 205 foot high Bok tower located in Lakes Wales, FL, as well as a similar tower in Austria. The tower was inspected in 2009 and wasn oted structurally sound. Tower renovation is slated to begin after the first of September.

Peabody’s Childcare Services Garage Sale

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

One day only. Massive garage sale. Friday, August 6, 2010. 405 West Sixth Street, North Manchester, Indiana. Clothing, furniture, children’s items: games, books, high chairs, toys, too many items to list!! Food booth.

Famed Local Artis to Speak at Peabody

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Prominent local artist, Penny French Deal will be a guest speaker at Peabody Retirement Community on Thursday, August 19th at 10 a.m. She will be featured in the Strauss Center’s Enrichment Center.

The public is cordially invited to attend this free lecture.

With over three decades of artist talent, Penny is best known for her artistic works depicting beauty of the countryside. Working primarily with oils painted on linen, her works have appeared at Manchester College, The Hudson Gallery of Fine Arts and Charley Creek Arts Festival.

Peabody to Offer Retirement Living 101 Speaker

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Randalynn Kaye, renowned author and speaker, will visit Peabody Retirement Community on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. She will conduct two programs on “Retirement 101 , Making Sense of Retirement Living.”
The first program is at 11:00am followed by lunch. The second program opens with refreshments at 6:00pm with the presentation beginning at 6:30pm. Both programs are free of charge and take place in Peabody Retirement Community’s Strauss Center.
Seating is limited; please call 260-982-0737 to reserve your place. For additional information, call 800-545-6220 or visit www.peabodyrc.org.

Peabody to Feature Speaker on Grand Canyon Visit

Monday, June 7th, 2010

On Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:00am in Peabody Retirement Community’s Enrichment Center, Lucy McKinley will conduct a travelogue on the Grand Canyon. Lucy and her family visited this magnificent; natural setting in May.
The free presentation is open to cummunity guests, as well as Peabody residents.

Update on State Road 114 Construction

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

INDOT has recently informed Peabody that the current route 114 construction will be continuing into early June. The construction area involves the roadway East of North Manchester to State Route 9. Authorities have revealed the pipe work is complete and milling preparatin is underway. Paving will follow and there will be some new guardrails installed.
Periodic roadway stoppages will occur.

Caring for a Mature Family Member facing Alzheimer’s

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

On Tuesday, May 18th at 5:30pm Peabody Retirement Community, in conjunction with the Alzheimers’ Association of Greater Indiana, will conduct a free seminar entitled “Promises, Promises – a family program for caregivers of Alzheimr’s disease.” The promises we make to our family members bind us in many ways. join us as we discuss thos “promises, promises” –the consequences of promises made and successful ways to manage them. Speaking at this program will be Melissa L. Barile, M.S., and Regional Director of the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. Pre-registration is required by calling 260-982-0737.

Mobile Mammography Unit to visit Peabody Retirement Community

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Francine’s Friends mobile mammography unit will be on Peabody’s campus on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 8:45am to 2:30pm. Appointments are preferred, interested individuals should pre-register by calling 260-483-1837 or 800-727-8439; extension 26540. Walk-in openings will be available depending on the schedule. A Peabody contact states, “Breast cancer is the most common cancer that as a woman you may have to face in your lifetime (excluding skin cancer). It’s Peabody’s desire to serve not only our employees and residents, but also make this importatnt service accessble to women within the region.”