Due to COVID and losing our previous meeting place, we are not having monthly meetings at this time. We hope to be up an running our regular monthly meetings soon, but in the mean time look out for our upcoming events on our Facebook page.
IMPORTANT: No monthly meeting for January 2020, as the first Wed. of the month happens to be New Years Day. Regular monthly meeting will be held on Wed. February 5th.
December 4th, 2019 @ 6pm - Holiday Party
LOCATION: P.F. Chang's (Fashion Mall)
8601 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN 46240
WHO: All are welcome! Friends & Family!
COST: Must cover your own dinner and drinks
RSVP: Friday, November 29th to katie@prosindiana.com
(VERY IMPORTANT - tables must be reserved)
April Meeting 2019
Join us for a guest speaker this month!
Uriah Steffen, an adaptive / amputee athlete will be joining us to speak about the RHI Sports Program, which provides both competitive and non-competitive athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
www.rhisports.com / rhisp@rhin.com
March Meeting
Join us for an opportunity to meet other amputees, discuss amputee & prosthetic related topics, and make a few friends along the way!
December Meeting / Christmas Party
WHEN: Wednesday, October 3rd 2018 @ 6pm
LOCATION: Buca di Beppo (SOUTHSIDE LOCATION)
657 US 31 N.
Greenwood, IN 46142
WHO: All are welcome! Friends & Family too!
COST: Just cover your own dinner and drinks
RSVP: Email katie@prosindiana.com by Friday, November 30th
September Meeting 2019
April Meeting 2018
Join us for our monthly meeting, where Erica will be presenting on integrative Yoga & Wellness.
March Meeting 2018
Join us for our monthly support group meeting! We will be discussing upcoming events for this year.
December Meeting / Holiday Party
ATTENTION: Monthly meeting location moved for holiday party!
WHERE: Longhorn Steakhouse
5910 E. 82nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46250
WHEN: 6 pm
WHO: Everyone! Friends & Family - the more, the merrier!
COST: Just pay for your own meal & drinks
RSVP: please email katie@prosindiana.com by December 5th
November 2017 Meeting
Are you looking for an excuse to get out of the house, meet other amputees, and start November off right?
Look no further than our November Support Group Meeting! Join us as we focus on the people and things we are most grateful for this fall.
October 2017 Meeting
Join us for a guest speaker: Bobby Lassiter is a Physical Therapist, teaches at IUPUI, and works in Home Health Care.
September 2017 Meeting
Join us as we discuss the details of our upcoming September Event: WALK & ROLL
August 2017 Meeting
2017 is half way over! We will be discussing how we have done so far this year and set goals for the rest of the year. It's never too late in the year to take advantage of you ability to get motivated!
July 2017 Meeting
Irena Warriner will be leading us in a discussion on the tools she has learned at The Center for Body Mind Medicine. These techniques inlcude meditation, relaxation, and visualization. Discussion will be followed by a short meditation deminstration for all.
RSVP: Please email katie@prosindiana.com if you are planning on attending so we can keep an eye out for you
Jeremy and his wife brought samples of Hemp CBD Oil that has helped Jeremy with his physical and phantom pain.
“ While clinical studies are pending, CBD products are being tested for pain,
anti-inflammatory effects, anti-anxiety, memory, appetite suppression, movement disorders including seizures, and ADHD to name a few. In summary, while newly studied, the ECS is responsible for affects throughout the entire body including sleep and relaxation, inflammatory responses
and cognitive function.”
June 2017 Meeting
After discussing traveling as an amputee, we took our group across the street to grab some pizza and continue the good conversation.
May 2017 Meeting
A special thanks to all those who were able to weather the storms this month to join us!
April 2017 Meeting
Improving Treatment Options for People with Phantom Pain
Dan Neighbors is in the last year of his PhD & his dissertation research is on improving treatments for phantom pain and residual limb pain
Dan will be giving a presentation of his research and answering questions
You may qualify to participate in his research study
March 2017 Meeting
Topic: Dealing with Stress as an Amputee
RSVP: Please email katie@prosindiana.com if you are planning on attending so we can keep an eye out for you
Indoor Karting: February 6, 2017
WHEN: Monday, February 6, 2016 @ 6pm
LOCATION:
Speedway Indoor Karting
1067 N. Main Street
Speedway, IN 46224
WHO: You! (Friends & Family Welcome)
Minimum Age of 8 for Junior Karts
Minimum Height is 48"
BigFoot Kart available for "Big and Tall" Customers
Hand Control Kart available for use instead of foot pedals
* Don't Want to Race? Restaurant and Bar on site with view of the courses. Come socialize with us!
COST: Annual Licence Fee (Required to Race) $10
Road Course:
Single Race: $20
2 Race Package: $37
3 Race Package: $50
Oval Course:
Single Race: $15
2 Race Package: $28
3 Race Package: $40
Road / Oval Course Combo
Single Race on Each: $30
RSVP: Please email katie@prosindiana.com if you are planning on attending & the number of people attending with you!
February 2017 Meeting
January 2017 Meeting
Join us to start 2017 with a BANG!
Making & Keeping New Years Resolutions:
1. Start small
2. Change one behavior at a time
3. Talk about it
4. Don't beat yourself up
5. Ask for support
December 2016 Meeting
Indianapolis Amputee Support Group Holiday Party!
When: Wednesday, December 7th @ 6 pm
Where: Rockstone Pizza
433 N. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Who: You, friends, family, significant other
Why: Because the holiday is the perfect time to get together!
LET'S EAT, DRINK, & BE MERRY!
October 2016 Meeting
Our planned talk on prosthetic ankles was postponed
A small group found other issues more important at the moment
Dealing with a new amputation
Your prosthesis is strange at first, but that will pass
Giving up is not an option
September 2016 Meeting
Tony Presented on Salt Consumption and how it affects socket fit
We discussed the limitations and restrictions on new amputees
Canoe Trip: July 30, 2016
July 2016 Meeting
- Lots of new faces
- Talked about what to expect
as a new amputee
- Discussed activity trackers & goal setting
- Set final Time & Date for Canoe Trip
Saturday, August 30th @ 2pm
Canoe Country
6660 County Road 900
Daleville, IN 47334
June 2016 Meeting
We shared pictures and experiences of a mission trip to Sierra Leone to aid amputees though the non-profit New Life With Limbs
May 2016 Meeting
April 2016 Meeting
Discussed recruiting and bringing in new members
Talked about activity trackers (i.e. Fitbit) and using them as motivation for walking more
Tentative Canoe Day Trip in July (families and friends welcome)
Possible beginners volleyball clinic
