By Terri Spilman
Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is planning what town staff are calling an “inclusive event” called Bingo Bonanza! from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Monon Community Center. What’s more, the parks department is in need the help from local businesses to make the event a success.
The evening is called a truly inclusive community bingo night because it is meant to bring people with special needs or disabilities together with the rest of the community.
“We have an adaptive department that does programs and events for participants with special needs and we also have someone in the community special events department such as myself,” said Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation events supervisor Traci Broman. “We realized there is no reason they should be doing their own adaptive bingo event, because it doesn’t make sense if the goal is to be inclusive.”
Event planners are depending on local businesses to donate prizes and are asking for donations such as gift cards to use as awards for bingo game winners to make the event extra special.
Broman stressed the value of inclusiveness and the desire for those with disabilities and their families to come together with the community in simple non-threatening events such as a relaxing fun Saturday night game of bingo.
The cost to attend Bingo Bonanza! is $5 per person and includes dinner. The event is open to all ages.
For more information or to donate prizes, e-mail Broman at [email protected].
