New game store hosts grand opening
A&A Games, 1884 Northwood Plaza, is having a grand opening today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store carries video games from new to retro, tabletop board games, role-playing games, Pokemon, toys, Funko Pops and more.
People who attend the event can register to win a Nintendo Switch Oled, a Pokemon bundle, and a paint and minis bundle. Register to win in-store during the event.
Free t-shirts will also be available while supplies last for loyalty members. The program is free to join.
The store is also offering special discounts on video games, toys and Funko Pops during the event.
New senior wellness center to host open house
The Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness Center, part of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, recently moved to a new location in Greenwood. An open house will be hosted at the new location on Aug. 15. Tours of the facility will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and refreshments will be available. The new location for the center is at 1040 Sierra Drive, Ste. 600.
The new 13,500 square foot location in Greenwood was designed to meet the growing needs of the Indianapolis region, offer a more centralized location within the designated service area and present a layout that is more conducive to the all-inclusive services the program offers to its participants.
Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness is a community-based healthcare program created for people 55 or older who are eligible for nursing-home level care but prefer to receive their care in their own familiar surroundings.
Franciscan Health recognized for cardiovascular care
Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Mooresville have received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
The awards are recognition for each hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke and heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for stroke and heart failure patients.
Franciscan Health Indianapolis and Mooresville were also recognized as part of the American Heart Association’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.
Otterbein opens new restaurant
Otterbein SeniorLife in Franklin celebrated the grand opening of The Blaze Bistro and Restaurant 1070. The restaurant enhances its community with delicious, chef-crafted meals and a welcoming atmosphere designed for social connection.
Otterbein offers seniors lifestyle options through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care and hospice services, at 1070 W. Jefferson St.
Aspire business celebrations
Aspire celebrated the grand opening of 7 Brew Coffee with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 2 at the newest location at 1120 N. State Road 135, Greenwood.
Also celebrating StretchLab’s grand opening and ribbon cutting on Aug. 19, at 5116 State Road 135, Ste. E, Bargersville.
BAM Weather announces new director
BAMWX (BAMWX.com) announced that it has hired Patrick Van Horne as its Director of Preparedness. Horne brings a unique skill set to BAM Weather as an emergency management and homeland security specialist, Marine Corps veteran, volunteer, entrepreneur and is the co-author of “Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life”. With years of emergency preparedness training and knowledge, he will support BAM Weather’s clients by helping prepare them for severe weather incidents and disasters.
BAM Weather also announced that they are officially partnering with KC Crew of Kansas City, MO. Safety is of top priority for any outdoor event and when hazardous weather is around the corner, it is essential to have accurate, concise weather information in a timely manner. From severe weather to snow storms and life-threatening wind chill values, BAMWX is able to keep the KC Crew Team ahead of the imminent weather and allows them to never get caught off guard.
