Upcoming Scrubmates Events

Hi All,

I just updated our website with the most recent best picks list, newsletter, and upcoming events. 

I hope to see new and returning faces at some of our upcoming events.  I'm especially excited about dessert gourmet night and the Indianapolis Indian's Game!  We just got my husbands call schedule for Aug/Sept which let me finally rsvp yes to these events.  Before we had my son, Julian, I used to be excited when scrubmates events were scheduled on a night that my husband was on-call because it gave me something to do in the evening while he was working at the hospital.  But now, it's the opposite, I tend to hope that he'll be home from work in time to put Julian to bed so that I can make it to a scrubmates event.  It's always worth while to spend time with other spouses of residents.  I learn so much from hearing about the experiences of others in the group.  Its also great that Scrubmates is open to people coming to events as often or rarely as their schedule permits--I know that during some rotations when my husband is on-call a lot it may be several weeks before I can make it to a scrubmates event!  Even if I can't make it to an event, it's nice to visit our web site, facebook page, or blog to see what's been happening.

Lisa Weil
Scrubmates co-president

Some More Culture!

Any music lovers out there looking for something to do on Friday nights? The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra offers Symphony on the Prairie--weekly outdoor performances at Connor Prairie in Fishers every Friday night at 8 pm. Check out the website below for more information!

http://www.indianapolissymphony.org/performances/symphony_on_the_prairie

Another good scrubmates dinner event

Had a great time with the scrubmates at India Garden in Broad Ripple last night. Also enjoyed the ice cream stop! Thanks to Valerie for organizing!

A Little Bit of Culture!

Hey everyone! We had a great time tonight at India Garden in Broad Ripple for July's Arts and Culture event! We enjoyed some delicious Indian cuisine, and then went to BRICS (Broad Ripple Ice Cream Station) on the Monon Trail for some ice cream--a perfect summer treat! Be sure to look for the evite for the August Arts and Culture event: The Rathskeller on Tuesday, August 17th.

If you're looking to enjoy some additional culture around Indy, I definitely recommend checking out Devour Downtown, which goes from August 2nd-15th. Devour Downtown is basically a "restaurant week," and a variety of restaurants in the Downtown area offer fixed price menu deals. Check out http://www.devourdowntown.org/summer.html for more information!

Also, the Indianapolis Museum of Art Summer Movie Series is in full swing, featuring a different movie every Friday night through August 27th! For more information, see http://www.imamuseum.org/programs/films.

Welcome New and Returning Scrubmates Members!

Hard to believe Summer is upon us - what an exciting time of year! Old friends moving away, new Scrubmates moving in, and continuing members looking forward to all the opportunities great weather brings for getting together!

We bid farewell to our members who are leaving town for their spouses to pursue fellowships and jobs. Best wishes and please keep in touch! To our continuing members, we look forward to seeing you at all the exciting upcoming events. Lots to do and see! To the new spouses and significant others - we say WELCOME!! We hope you'll join us in getting to know Indianapolis and making some new friends through Scrubmates.

We've got lots to look forward to this year. Please feel free to attend any and all events that interest you. We've got something for everyone with monthly activities planned in Arts & Culture, Gourmet Club, Book Club and Kids & Coffee. There are also periodic Philanthropic opportunities and Special Events like the Holiday Party and annual Spa Night. We are also able to offer support to one another with meals, cards, childcare assistance and more as we all work our ways through this thing called residency.

To learn more about Scrubmates contact us at scrubmatesiu@yahoo.com and visit our website (http://www.scrubmates.iusm.iu.edu/). We look forward to hearing from you and spending time together at events soon. And, as always, we are open to your ideas and suggestions, so please - join us and help make this year a great one! :)

Hope to see you at the Welcome Picnic at Lynn's on July 17th! Watch for emails and Evites for other upcoming events and join in the fun! Welcome to Scrubmates!

Best Regards,
Lisa & Marci
2010 Scrubmates Co-Presidents

UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 17, 2010 @ 1-4 pm: Welcome BBQ at Lynn's House

January, 2011: Holiday Party Date Night! A fun night for you and your significant other to get dressed up and socialize with your Scrubmates friends!

Arts & Culture
June 18 @7 pm: Picnic & Movie at the IMA

Coffee & Kids
Canal walk & Gelato, Date TBA (July or Aug, 2010--look for an evite)

Gourmet
June 18 @7 pm: Picnic & Movie at the IMA

Great Books
June 24 @ 7 pm: discussion of Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig @ Creation Cafe

Philanthropy
We're always looking for ways to help out in the community. Contact us if you have ideas for future philanthropy events.

Join Scrubmates for the 2010-2011 Residency Year:
Joining Scrubmates is simple and affordable. Just fill out this membership form and return it with your dues check for $35 to the address on the form. You will get so much in return - fun, friendships and even free activities and perks throughout the year.

For current members, please pay dues by October 1st to ensure that you remain on our email and Evite lists to stay informed of Scrubmates events and activities. New members may join at any time and are always welcome to attend an event before deciding to join.

If you are interested in joining Scrubmates or if you would like more information about the organization and the activities that are offered, please contact our membership coordinator, Smitha Jayaram (smithnag@hotmail.com) or fill out and mail in the membership form.

2009 Scrubmates Board Appreciation Lunch

The 2009 Scrubmates Board enjoyed a farewell lunch at Maggiano's. Thanks to all of the 2009 board members for all of your hard work! Welcome to the new 2010 board members! We're looking forward to many great events in 2010.

Save the Dates!

Hi All,

Here are upcoming scrubmates events. Be sure to post a message to the blog or email us at scrubmatesiu@yahoo.com if you don't receive your evites for these events and have joined or are planning to join scrubmates by Oct 1 ($35 dues).

~Lisa

SAVE THE DATES:

AUGUST 4 – Coffee & Kids @ Holliday Park Nature Center 10:30 am

AUGUST 7 – Arts & Culture @ Dinner on the Deck at Traders Point Creamery 7 pm

AUGUST 22 – Philanthropy @ Walk for Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network 9 am

AUGUST 27 – Book Club to discuss Sag Harbor by Colson Whitehead

AUGUST 28 – Arts & Culture @ the IMA’s Summer Film Series 7 pm

SEPTEMBER 10 – Arts & Culture @ La Piedad in Broad Ripple

OCTOBER 1 – Last day to pay Membership Dues $35

Always check your Evite for final details on event dates/times!