Scotty’s Lakehouse Coming to Geist
Scotty’s Brewhouse is coming to Geist! The popular local chain will open as “Scotty’s Lakehouse” near the corner of Fall Creek and Brook School roads (10158 Brooks School Road) at the former site of Infusion Restaurant, which closed its doors over the holidays. The giant blue and black awnings are up and the crew is [...]
Geist Jazzercise Performs at Pacers Halftime
The Geist Jazzercise group joined other jazzercisers from across the state to perform at the Pacers halftime January 2nd at Conseco fieldhouse!
More than a hundred jazzercisers showed up.including more than 30 from the Geist studio spearheaded by Heidi Tumbarello.
Jazzercise instructor/choreographer Gina Malcom –who has trained with with J-Lo’s ex husband, choreographer Chris Judd—helped teach [...]
Fishers Man Introduces New Boat, Athletic Shoe
Are your tired of hot, sweaty feet in the summer, or when you exercise? How about just tired of your feet being tired, after being on your feet all day? Well, if you are looking for a shoe that feels as good as it looks, there’s a new shoe in town that you might [...]
Try alternative exercises as cross-training for the Geist Half Marathon
Cross-training is an important part of a runner’s training regimen, and the options for alternative exercise plans are endless. The idea behind cross-training is to give your body the chance to move in other ways besides running a straight line. So here’s a few to consider when stepping out of your normal routine.
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Geist resident trains for a different marathon to raise funds for cancer patient support
Geist resident Gregg Pellicone is taking a step in a new direction, and he knows it is the right one.
New to both marathons and fundraising, Gregg is tackling both by signing up for the Strides For Hope marathon, which raises money for The Wellness Community, an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support [...]
San’ Dee’s features urban apparel with great selection of sizes
If you are looking for some new threads in the new year—there’s a new shop in town! San’ Dee’s Fashion opened its doors last month in the Oaklandon Commons shopping area at Oaklandon and Pendleton Pike. Sandra Kendrick owns the store along with her husband Michael Kendrick, who also runs a construction business.
“My husband [...]
Cheers to Good Health and tips from Geist’s Dr. Benzinger
Geist resident and Founder/Director of the Indy Spinal Care Center Dr. Shawn Benzinger is kicking off the new year with a new health related initiative.
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The Indy chiropractor is offering even more valuable health information than is offered on his popular website, www.secondopinion.org. He is providing health “kits” (available January [...]
New Home Decor shop opens in Geist
MJ Layne, a home décor, gift and clothing shop, opened its doors to the public Saturday, Dec. 8, at Olio Road and 116th Street in front of Kroger. In an area filled with bank branches, restaurants, grocery stores and boutiques, MJ Layne is a welcome addition.
MJ Layne is the collaboration of Michele Lauer and Cindy [...]
Geist family pays hefty price to meet ‘Hannah Montana’ … all for a good cause
The woman who remained anonymous after bidding $13,000 for Hannah Montana tickets as part of an auction on the Bob and Tom radio show (WFBQ 94.7) last month…breaks her silence and talks to atGeist.com!
The high bidder is fellow Geist neighbor and Cambridge resident Dawn Thomas. Dawn, along with her husband Ryan, their 8 [...]
Rita’s Backyard is “Barn Again”
Are you planning to do some holiday decorating after Thanksgiving? If it is time to freshen up your home décor — or maybe send some floral arrangements and fruit baskets to family and friends — it may be a good time to visit the old barn at 12244 East 116th Street—otherwise known as Rita’s [...]
TV shows stir new interest in Dance
Interest in dance seems to be at an all time high in the area, and many suspect it has a lot to do with television shows such as “So you think you can dance” and “Dancing with the Stars!”
The Elite Performing Arts Academy at 11637 Fox Road reports quite an increase in dance class [...]
Gallery 116 Offers One-of-a-Kind Art Pieces in a location that’s Close to Home
Do you enjoy shopping for great pieces of artwork but don’t always feel like driving to Broad Ripple or downtown to Massachusetts Avenue?
Well, you don’t have to…not when we have Gallery 116 right in our own backyard! The quaint bungalow at 8579 E. 116th Street is home to countless, creative creations from local and [...]
The Bag Lady Boutique Offers ‘Real Sizes with Real Prices’
The Bag Lady Boutique is the newest addition to the Fall Creek shops at the corner of Brooks School and Fall Creek Road. The whimsical bag lady on the storefront catches your eye, along with the words “Real Sizes with Real Prices.”
If you think that’s different for a boutique, that is exactly what owner [...]
Meet Your Neighbor: Gerry Dick of Inside Indiana Business
Just about anyone in business, talking business or starting a business in Indiana probably knows of Gerry Dick— host and creator of Inside Indiana Business (Sundays, 11 a.m. on WISH-TV 8). He’s also heard on WIBC 1070 radio as a business analyst. Why? Because
Gerry Dick is the man who talks business in this state, [...]
7th annual Creating Hope Walk
by Peri Kane, 12
Creating Hope’s motto is “inspiring cancer patients to find their way through each day toward survival” and that is exactly what happened on October 7th. On this day, Creating Hope had its 7th annual one mile walk to raise money for breast cancer. As soon as I walked into the Windermere Park [...]
Essence cafe opens
There’s a new café in town, and it is quickly attracting a crowd of happy, satisfied regulars!
The Essence café at 12660 East 116th street opened Aug. 9th, serving breakfast and lunch (Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-2pm). The café offers paninis, soups, salads and smoothies, many made with all natural and organic ingredients.
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Anchor of Hope’s Inaugural 5k Run/Walk
About 40 participants turned out for the first Anchor of Hope Charities 5K Run/Walk along the northern shore of Geist Reservoir Saturday, Sept. 22nd.
The effort—spearheaded by Geist residents Judy Kendall and Kevin Donnelly—helps orphanages in Southern Africa. The non-profit organization develops land for crops and
builds dorm rooms, classrooms, clinics and even chapels to create a [...]
Anytime Fitness opens in Geist
The area’s first 24 hour fitness facility, Anytime Fitness, is now open in the Geist Corner Shoppes at 9653 Olio Road …and when they say “anytime fitness” they mean anytime for fitness!
The unique concept behind this franchise offers members a special magnetic key that allows them secure access to the facility 24 hours a [...]
