Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Welcoming Week
REGISTERWelcoming Week
September 15-19
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA
You’re invited to the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Welcoming Week, a vibrant celebration of storytelling, movement, creativity and culture. This week-long series of themed events honors the rich traditions of our community and highlights global cultures including Haiti, India, Mexico, Nigeria and Venezuela.
Enjoy food tastings, hands-on crafts, live performances, workshops and more—offering meaningful experiences for individuals, families and neighbors of all ages.
Daily Themes Include:
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Monday, Sept. 15 – Opening Day: Flags, Crafts and More
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Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Heritage and History Day
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Wednesday, Sept. 17 – A Taste of Culture Day
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Thursday, Sept. 18 – Cultural Expression Day
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Friday, Sept. 19 – Closing Celebration: Zumba Dance-a-thon
Time: 11 AM–1 PM and 6 PM–8 PM daily
Location: Hendricks Regional Health YMCA
Cost: Many events are free to attend. Please refer to the table below for a full schedule and any potential costs for specific activities.
All are welcome. No membership required. Come explore, connect and celebrate with us during Hendricks Regional Health YMCA Welcoming Week.
| Date | Theme | 11 AM – 1 PM | 6 PM – 8 PM | Location(s) | Time(s) |
| MON, Sept 15 | Welcome Week Opening Day | • Welcome Week Map • Passport Making w/ kids • Kids’ flag coloring sheets | • Same activities as morning session | Atrium | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| TUE, Sept 16 | Stories of Cultural Heritage & History | • Cultural Arts & Crafts Stations • Bead & Jewelry Making • Storytime for kids (Early Learning Students) | • Cultural Arts & Crafts Station – Michelle Terry • African Folk Tales – Tracey Wynn | Atrium and Family Center | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| WED, Sept 17 | A Taste of Culture Day | • Joloff Buka Tasting | Haitian Food Truck (Kay-mama) – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM | • Joloff Buka Tasting • Sunrise Kitchen Table Tasting • West African Dance Workshop – Epiphany Dance Collective | Atrium and MP 1 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| THU, Sept 18 | Cultural Expressions Day | (No morning session listed) | • Bollywood Dance Workshop – Bollywood Dance Indy • Henna Artist – Atrium Table | Gym and Atrium | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
| FRI, Sept 19 | Welcome Week Closing Celebration | (No morning session listed) | • Zumba Dance-a-thon💲 $15 admission | Gym | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |