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Senior Blind Services Support Group Meeting
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Cameron Woods Assisted Living – Angola, IN, 701 W. Harcourt Road, Angola, 46703, United States
The League’s Senior Blind Services team will host peer support group meetings for people with low vision or blindness who are over 55 years old, on the first Wednesday of the month at Cameron Woods Assisted Living, 701 Harcourt Road, Angola, IN 46703 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. No reservation required. Please join us.
For questions contact Fred Fulkerson at 260-250-4092.
For more programs and services offered by The League visit us at www.the-league.org.

Thanksgiving Closing Hours
2025-11-26 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00
The League will be close on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving.
We will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, December 1st.
We would like to wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.

American Sign Language (ASL) Level II Classes Presented by DeafLink- Jackson Lehman YMCA
2025-11-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-30 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 and 7 more dates | Jackson Lehman YMCA, 5680 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, 46835, United States
The League’s DefLink Division is Partnering with the Jackson Lehman YMCA to offer American Sign Language Classes. This is a Level II class so, some experience in ASL is beneficial.
The class will focus on learning American Sign Language (ASL), learning about deaf culture, and increase your ability to communicate.
The next class is registration is for November 3 – December 21, 2025. Registration deadline is October 27, 2025.
Class Information:

Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Jackson Lehman YMCA ( 5680 YMCA Park Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN 46835) Phone: 260-755-4949.
Ages 15+
Cost:

$120 – YMCA Member
$150 – Non Members

!0 registrations required to offer the class.
Contact Jessi Gross for Questions: Jessi_Gross@fwymca.org
Registration Link: ASL Level II Class
PDF Flyer American Sign Language Class 2025Registration

Free Low Vision Seminar at Greencroft Community Center, Goshen, IN - October 8, 2025.
2025-10-08 13:30 - 16:30 | greencroft community center, 1820 Greencroft Drive, Goshen, IN, 46527, United States
The League’s Senior Blind Services will be offering a FREE Low Vision Seminar on Wednesday, October 8th from 1:30 to 4:30 PM at the Greencroft Community Center located at 1820 Greencroft Drive, Goshen, IN.
Come learn about common eye conditions that individuals encounter with aging and various prevention and treatment strategies.
Dr. Tiffany Szymarek from Elkhart Ophthalmology will be speaking about eye health.
Dr. John Coalter from Boling Vision Center will be speaking about signs and treatments for low vision.
Greg Blackman from Eye Can See, Inc. will be introducing some of the latest technologies to assist you.
We will have vendors from the Purdue Extension Elkhart County, Real Services, Owls Club, The League and the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana.
No registration necessary. Doors open at 1:00 PM.
For questions, contact Donna Horner at DonnaH@the-league.org or 574-255-5202 /Low Vision Seminar Flyer – Full Page

The League - Community Partner Night at the Fort Wayne TinCaps - June 26th
2025-06-05 08:00 - 2025-06-25 17:00 | Parkview Field, 1301 E. Ewing Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
Join the League for the Blind and Disabled on Thirsty Thursday, June 26th, for a night with the Fort Wayne Tincaps. The League is the community partner for the game. Stop by our table and pick up your very own collapsible koozie or frisbee. Learn about our programs and services for people with disabilities.
Partial proceeds from ticket sales will benefit The League if you purchase your tickets with this link https://www.gofevo.com/event/TheLeague2025. Tickets are in Section 114.
We will have ASL interpreters in this section. If you have any other accommodations, please call the TinCaps office at 260-482-6400 for assistance.
We look forward to seeing you at the game. Please like and share this information with your family, friends, or someone who might be interested. Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

Need Medicare Assistance - The League's Benefits Enrollment Center Can Help!
2025-05-12 10:00 - 16:00 | ACPL – Monroeville Brach, 115 Main Street, Monroeville, IN, 46733, United States
The League’s Benefits Enrollment Center will be at the ACPL- Monroeville Branch on Monday,May 12, 2025 from 10 AM – 4 PM to assist Seniors with navigating Medicare.
If you are a Senior 60 years or older, Have Medicare and have a single monthly income of $2686 (Single) or $3,513(Couple), you may be eligible for additional benefits such as food, medication or healthcare. Our SHIP counselors will help you navigate Medicare. Reserve your spot by calling 260-250-4154.
What to bring with you:

2025 Social Security Letter
Medicare Cards
Additional Income Statements.

This services is made available by the Allen County Health Department and the Allen County Health First Grant.

Need Medicare Assistance - The League's Benefits Enrollment Center Can Help!
2025-04-28 10:00 - 16:00 | ACPL – Monroeville Brach, 115 Main Street, Monroeville, IN, 46733, United States
The League’s Benefits Enrollment Center will be at the ACPL- Grabill Branch on Monday, April 28, 2025 from 10 AM – 4 PM to assist Seniors with navigating Medicare.
If you are a Senior 60 years or older, Have Medicare and have a single monthly income of $2686 (Single) or $3,513(Couple), you may be eligible for additional benefits such as food, medication or healthcare. Our SHIP counselors will help you navigate Medicare. Reserve your spot by calling 260-250-4154.
What to bring with you:

2025 Social Security Letter
Medicare Cards
Additional Income Statements.

This services is made available by the Allen County Health Department and the Allen County Health First Grant.

Benefit Enrollment Center - Adams Public Library - Geneva, IN
2025-03-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Adams Public Library, 305 E. Line Street, Geneva, IN, 46740, United States
The League’s Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) will be at the Adams Public Library (305 E. Line Street, Geneva, IN) from 10 AM – 4 PM to assist people who may need extra assistance with utility bills or any other extra costs.
Call to reserve your time slot: 260-250-4154.
Who is eligible:

Be 60 years or older
Have Medicare
Single: $2,686 /Month
Couple: $3,513 /Month

What to bring:

2025 Social Security Letters
Paystubs
Utility Bills

Benefit Enrollment Center - Wells Co. Public Library - Bluffton, IN
2025-03-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Wells County Public Library, 200 W. Washington Street, Bluffton, IN, 46714, United States
The League’s Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) will be at the Wells County Public Library (200 W. Washington Street, Bluffton, IN) from 10 AM – 4 PM to assist people who may need extra assistance with utility bills or any other extra costs.
Call to reserve your time slot: 260-250-4154.
Who is eligible:

Be 60 years or older
Have Medicare
Single: $2,686 /Month
Couple: $3,513 /Month

What to bring:

2025 Social Security Letters
Paystubs
Utility Bills

Benefit Enrollment Center - Allen County Public Library - Woodburn, IN
2025-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 | ACPL-Woodburn, IN, 4701 IN-101, Woodburn, IN, 46797, United States
The League’s Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) will be at the Allen County Public Library in Woodburn, IN (4701 IN 101) from 10 AM – 4 PM to assist people who may need extra assistance with utility bills or any other extra costs.
Call to reserve your time slot: 260-250-4154.
Who is eligible:

Be 60 years or older
Have Medicare
Single: $2,686 /Month
Couple: $3,513 /Month

What to bring:

2025 Social Security Letters
Paystubs
Utility Bills
