February 17, 2023

Dance party for ‘friends’ with special needs is set for March 4 in Indianapolis

Criterion staff report

The archdiocesan Office of Catechesis will sponsor a Circle of Friends Dance Party at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis, from 7-10 p.m. on March 4.

The event, while excluding just for this year the dinner that usually accompanies the dance, still promises to be a fun evening, says Ken Ogorek, archdiocesan director of catechesis.

The Office of Catechesis “will soon hire a new Disabilities Ministry Coordinator, so next year’s [event] can be a dinner dance,” he says. “A country/western hoedown is our theme, so you can look forward to dressing up, posing for photos and doing some fun games and activities.”

This year’s event will offer dancing, snacks, drinks and door prizes.

Catholics with special needs— “friends”—throughout central and southern Indiana are invited to participate in this annual event.

Those already connected with the archdiocese’s special needs community should receive an e-mail invitation (no postal invitation this year).

However, says Ogorek, “We don’t have e-mail addresses for every friend, so we’ll rely on the special needs community to help each other get registered when the e-vite arrives. Please share this information as soon as you can with everyone you can.”

While registration is not required, it is requested for planning purposes. For more information and for those interested in attending who do not receive an e-vite, call 317-236-1550.

“We welcome everyone to participate in this fun dance party,” says Ogorek. “If an e-vite isn’t accessible, we encourage prospective guests to call the number above. We’re looking forward to an awesome, enjoyable evening!” †

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