The Endwright Center

The Endwright Center, located at 630 W. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville, Indiana 47429, is the result of years of dreaming, planning, and hard work by leaders of the community. The Center is dedicated to the independence, health, and dignity of our area's older Hoosiers.

Through an innovative fitness program, one-on-one computer tutoring program, arts and humanities classes, special events, intergenerational activities, support groups, and volunteer opportunities, The Endwright Center strives to meet the various needs of people 50 years and older. Center facilities include a 150-foot soft floor gymnasium for half-court basketball, two exercise rooms with up-to-date fitness equipment, a creative arts room, and the Patsy Earles Performing Arts Stage/art gallery. Take a look at the Endwright Center calendar to see our upcoming events and activities.

Also, look at the Senior Games for even more activities!

Health and Fitness Program
The Endwright Center promotes physical activities that enhance the personal health and the vitality of our society. The greatest benefit of physical activity comes by taking the first steps to an active, healthy lifestyle. The Individualized Fitness Program is a free program that teaches people how to stretch properly, how to lift weights correctly, and how to use cardiovascular equipment. Over 900 people are enrolled in the program. A consent form, medical history, and physician's permission slip are required.  Additionally, a "Lunch and Learn" series is provided each month for informal discussions on important health topics. Discussions are led by health professionals from the area.

As interest develops, The Endwright Center is available for exercise programs that include:

• Yoga
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Balance / Coordination
• Exercise to Music
• Cardiovascular Exercise
• Self-Defense
• Dance
• Team Sports
• And Much More!

Sharol Laczkowski teaches "Exercise to Music" and "Let's Dance" classes.

The Nightingales, a choral group, performs throughout the year.

Arts & Humanities Program
In addition to the special workshops and classes scheduled every month, the ongoing programs include:

• Painting classes: oils, acrylics, watercolor
• Music sessions
• Quilting and knitting
• Drawing classes
• Endwright Players
• Endwright Singers (The Nightingales)
• The Endwright Art Gallery
• Senior Scribes
• Various crafts
• Fabric arts

If you would like to volunteer with the Health and Fitness or Arts Programs, you may sign up online.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring
Friendly volunteers are on hand to give you one-on-one assistance as you work at your own pace. Contact Area 10 for an appointment to learn:

• Basic computer skills
• Word processing
• Excel
• Access
• E-Mail
• The Internet

Anyone wishing to volunteer as a computer tutor can sign up online. Most programs and special events at The Endwright Center are free of charge. Donations of money, goods, and services are greatly appreciated. Please contact Area 10 for more information. The Area 10 Agency on Aging does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental handicaps.