By FRED SWIFT
The County Line
PrimeLife Enrichment, the county organization that offers health enrichment and social activities for senior citizens, is trying to get more seniors enrolled from central and northern Hamilton County.
PrimeLife is a non-profit community group that offers many services at low cost in an informal setting at their facilities, 1078 Third Ave. SW, in Carmel. Basic membership is $20 per month.
Membership entitles county residents age 50 and over to access Monday through Friday. Fitness is stressed with an indoor walking track and use of a workout room. There is also an indoor pool.
A lounge area for socializing and card playing is available. Lunch is offered daily.
PrimeLife was known as Hamilton County Senior Services prior to 2002 when the name was changed and the organization moved to its current location.
Among the services offered include transportation when required by members. PrimeLife has a fleet of eight vans which will assist members anywhere in Hamilton County.
Also available is assistance for the housebound. Respite care and home visitation are offered at reasonable fees.
Executive Director Gary Wagner said funding for operations comes from units of local government including Hamilton County and Clay Township, the Central Indiana Council on Aging, United Way and memberships.
In addition, a major annual fundraiser is set for June 26 at the Lucas Estate. Named ‘Puttin’ on the Glitz’ it will have a 1920s theme and feature the band Endless Summer.
At the event, representatives from Riverview Hospital, Carmel St. Vincent and IU Health will be recognized as Heroes of Health for their actions during the pandemic.
All in all, PrimeLife is a great asset for the county, and possibly overlooked by some who could well benefit from its program of health enrichment and social interaction.