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Gilbert Main Street Association

Gilbert Vision 2000, Incorporated

Adult Programs

Youth Programs

The Gilbert Historical Society began formation after the town's 125th anniversary celebration held in July 2004. Nancy Peterson, a history teacher in the Gilbert schools, is the group's advisor. She can be reached by email or via phone at the school: 515-232-3738.

The Gilbert 125 Group
The group that planned Gilbert's 125th anniversary celebration disbanded at its meeting on August 30, 2004. It's first meeting had been on March 6, 2003. Contact Helen Gunderson if you want further information.

Fifty Plus Club
The Fifty Plus Club is for men and women age 50 and up. The group meets at the fellowship hall of the Gilbert Lutheran Church at noon on the second Tuesday of the month for a catered meal and occasional program. Persons interested in attending should make reservations by the preceding Friday. Homeward Nurses are available at 11:00 a.m. for blood pressure and blood sugar checks, manicures and pedicures. Representatives of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program and Heartland Senior Services are also on hand to talk about their programs. Rides are available. Contact: Edith Anderson 232-6173, Ruth Shickell 292-3280, or Shirley Overturf 233-2245.

Adult Volleyball
There is an adult volleyball program for post-high school players at the Gilbert Jr. High School gym from 4-6 pm on Sundays during December through February. There is no charge for participation. Teams will be formed as needed. This year’s activity begins on December 15. Contact: Coann Hartman at 515-432-7431 (a Boone phone number).

TOPS Club
The Gilbert TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group with its own booklet of dietary guidelines. The organization meets at the Gilbert Lutheran Church at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays. The official organizational number is TOPSIA1119Gilbert. Contact: Doretta Shillinglaw 232-5619.

The Fabricators
The Fabricators is a quilting group that meets at the Gilbert Lutheran Church at 7 pm on the 3rd Monday of the month. All interested persons are welcome to attend. Contact: Nancy Long 233-4194 or April West 292-1227.

Lion’s Club
The Gilbert Lion’s Club meets at the Westory Fire Station a 6 am on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact: Jeff Barr 233-1588, Darrell Anderson 233-2407, or Joel Kruckenberg 233-2953

Triple G Square Dance Club
The Triple G Square Dance Club is also known as the Gilbert Guys and Gals Square Dance Club. The organization holds dances from 8-10:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Friday night of each month from September through May at the Gilbert Elementary School. The group also teams with the Boone and Stratford square dance clubs to give lessons on Sunday nights in Boone. This winter, the Iowa State Federation of Square Dance and Round Dance Clubs will hold its state convention on March 21-22 at the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University Campus. Contact: Kristy Goodale 232-2596.

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Ames Girls' Softball Association
For third through sixth grade girls from April through June. Tentative sign-up date is February 8 at the mall with registration continuing through the end of March. For further information, contact: Joe and Becky Kerns at 292-3532, Harry McMaken at 597-3592, or Kent Porter at 233-4743.

4-H Clubs
There are two 4-H clubs serving the Gilbert area — Franklin Friends and Franklin Happy-Go-Luckies. For information about 4-H and these clubs, contact: Kay Rice at 233-6167 or Les Jordan at 232-6727.

Brownie Scout and Girl Scout Programs
Contact: Jana Stenback 232-3637

Boy Scout Programs
Contact: Scoutmaster Bryan Bradley 296-4948

Cub Scout Programs
Contact: Scoutmaster Shaon Anderson 663-9620

Heart of Iowa Soccer Club
Contact: Joyce Lauridsen 232-0693 or HOISC web site

North Story County Little League
Contact: Tracy Frederich at 733-4267 or Kris DeBont at 663-9934

Note: this page was first posted on October 30, 2002. We welcome any additions, updates, or corrections. Also, if your organization is planning a special event or fund-raiser, please let us know so we can post an announcement.

If you organization has a web site, we would be happy to create a link to it. We can also create simple web pages for groups that do not have their own sites. The arrangements for creating the pages are negotiable. The more organized an organization is in providing us with information, the more efficient it will be for us to post the material.

One good source to check out on the Internet is the Story County United Way web site. It lists several organizations and provides information about them.