Jan 9, 2016 - Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., Jan. ... Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office
Bulletin Board Mail information to Diane Csukas at least 10 days in advance, Bulletin Board, P. O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724-0169; e-mail to
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[email protected], fax to 812-424-0972. Events each day are not in order by time; new events are added to the end of each day’s listing. New events listed since December 25 are highlighted yellow.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 Haiti Information Dinner (Second Annual Rice and Beans Dinner and Sharing), after 4:30 p.m. Mass, Jan. 9, Good Shepherd, Evansville; evening will educate all interested and provide a venue for support and sharing for parishes that have Haiti or other third world projects; keynote by Maryknoll Sister Janet Miller, discussion of current parish projects by all attending, presentation by Ann Ennis of the Maryknoll Group regarding travel funding; for more information contact Mary Beth Davis at 812-589-1824 or by email at
[email protected]. Learn to Make the Perfect Pastry at Home! 1-5 p.m., Jan. 16, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; workshop teaches different pastry techniques; $40 fee; registration due by Jan. 9 by calling 812-535-2932 or emailing
[email protected]. Tri-State Interfaith Conference on Creation Care, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Jan. 9, Good Shepherd parish hall, Evansville; learn more about Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si: Care for Our Common Home; keynote speaker is Maryknoll Sister Janet Miller who has extended experience in sustainable agriculture in Africa and Central America; for more information visit www.tristatecreationcare.org or call Caroline Nellis at 812-424-6832. SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 10, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9.50/adults, $5/child 10 and under. Sisters of Providence Christmas Prayer and Service Times, 11 a.m., Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Mass, Jan. 10, vespers at 4:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2016 Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 13, Memorial Hospital’s Mary Potter Classroom, Jasper; children over age of 4 may attend; class includes tour of the nursery, demonstrations in infant holding, burping, feeding and changing a diaper; attendees are asked to bring a doll or teddy and a blanket to practice the skills; parents asked to attend with their children, class free for those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $10, pre-registration necessary; information and to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. Chili Soup and Baked Potato Bar, 5-7:30 p.m., Jan. 15, St. Philip Neri church basement, Bicknell; serving chili soup, baked potato bar with all the fixins’, drink, dessert; $7/adults, $4/children; carry out available. Introduction to Centering Prayer Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Jan. 16, Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand; Benedictine Sisters Kathy Bilskie and Celeste Boda
will lead participants in this unique, simple, non-denominational form of prayer, opportunity for practice provided; $75/person includes lunch; registration deadline is Jan. 13; 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1442, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs. THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2016 Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 14-21, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, care of the newborn and mother after delivery, nutrition; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399. MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2016 Celebrate Today, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 25, KlubHaus61, Jasper; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; Jan. theme is “Faith, Family and Friends,” light meal followed by fellowship and discussion of topics geared specifically toward people affected with cancer; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to pre-register by Jan. 18, call 812996-0626; program is funded by the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center and Memorial Hospital Foundation. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2016 St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision Dates, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 19, Memorial Baptist Church, Evansville; screenings include mobile digital mammograms, breast exams, education about breast health; to make an appointment, for eligibility requirements or for more information, call 877-580-3883 or 812-485-5723. Medic First Aid Refresher with AED, 8-11 a.m., Jan. 19, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $45, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399; Medic First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens Class can be added to this class to provide participants with the knowledge to reduce or eliminate the occupational risk of bloodborne pathogens; $15/person; register by calling number above. Required Registration Meetings for Mater Dei Class of 2020, 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 19 or Jan. 27, Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; all incoming eighth grade students and their parents are required to attend; admission application and supporting academic information should be on file prior to meeting; information regarding course schedule will be discussed; for more information call Darlene Quinlin or Lou Ann Gilbert at 812-426-2258 or by email at
[email protected] or
[email protected]. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 Lunch and Lecture Series, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; series will discuss the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin using the daily writings of Saint Mother Theordore in “Journals and Letters”; cost is $12/session and includes lunch; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email
[email protected]. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 20, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-630-8052. “Sunday with a Saint,” 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 24, Providence Spiritualty and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; learn more about Saint Mother Theodore
Guerin, attend Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception with the sisters, enjoy Sunday Brunch; $25/person include brunch in O’Shaughnessy Dining Room; registration deadline is Jan. 20 by calling 812-535-2952. THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2016 Winter Insurance Enrollment Events, 3-6 p.m., Jan. 21, Phillips Room, St. Mary’s Warrick, Boonville; 4-7 p.m., Jan. 26, St Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Fourth Floor, Room 4, Evansville; representatives from St. Mary’s Health Access Advocates, Anthem, MedAssist, St. Mary’s Senior Connection will be available to help uninsured navigate the application process on ACA Plans, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP 2.0, Medicaid and Medicare; no charge; for more information or an appointment call 812485-5864; walk-ins welcome.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 Fourteenth Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. band starts, Jan. 23, St. Philip Center, Posey County; live entertainment by The Kraftworks Band; special raffle, half pot drawing, hourly attendance prizes; tickets $25/person includes appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks; must be 21 or older, ID required; advance tickets available at St. Philip’s school and parish office, St. Philip’s Inn and Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-9852275. 2016 Heartland Event, 9-11:30 a.m., Jan. 23, Huntingburg Event Center, Huntingburg; topics include, “Arthritis: What Is It, and How Do I Conquer It?” “Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits,” and “Women and Well-Being”; no admission fee, donations accepted for the Integrative Medicine program at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; pre-registration required by Jan. 18 by calling 812-996-2352; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org. Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., Jan. 23, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; for more information call 812-996-0185. MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2016 Family Foundations Course, 6-8 p.m., Gift Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for women and Children, Evansville; class meets each Monday starting Jan. 25; class presented by Youth First is designed to help couples establish positive parenting skills and adjust to the physical, social and emotional challenges of parenthood; open to couples expecting a baby and currently in the third trimester; registration is free; door prizes given weekly; for more information call Laura or Ashley at 812-421-8336 or Terry at 812-485-6016. TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016 Winter Insurance Enrollment Event, 4-7 p.m., Jan. 26, St Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Fourth Floor, Room 4, Evansville; representatives from St. Mary’s Health Access Advocates, Anthem, MedAssist, St. Mary’s Senior Connection will be available to help uninsured navigate the application process on ACA Plans, Hoosier Healthwise, HIP 2.0, Medicaid and Medicare; no charge; for more information or an appointment call 812-485-5864; walk-ins welcome. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016 Required Registration Meeting for Mater Dei Class of 2020, 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 27, Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; all incoming eighth
grade students and their parents are required to attend; admission application and supporting academic information should be on file prior to meeting; information regarding course schedule will be discussed; for more information call Darlene Quinlin or Lou Ann Gilbert at 812-426-2258 or by email at
[email protected] or
[email protected]. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2016 Holy Cross Casino Night, doors open 5 p.m., gaming from 5-11 p.m., Jan. 30, Holy Cross, Fort Branch; chicken or BBQ dinner includes German potato salad, baked beans, Cole slaw; evening includes cash bar, casino games, bingo, auctions, Texas Hold’Em Tournaments; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required. SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016 Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 31, school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, flitters, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children 10 and under; carry out available; sponsored by the Outreach Commission. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016 Tai Chi for Arthritis, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 1-March 21, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; safe and effective way to ease the symptoms of arthritis including pain, depression, decreased range of motion; $75/eight classes; call 812-485-5725 to reserve a spot. Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 1, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; information call 812-996-0626. Perinatal Loss Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., first Monday of each month, next meeting is Feb. 1, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; program to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process and provide an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-0219; no pre-registration. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016 “Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0626. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Check-In Time, 5-6 p.m., Feb. 3, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group for breastfeeding mothers includes weight checks for baby, mom-to-mom support, mom and baby transitions at home; no pre-registration required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events or call 812-996-0383. Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 3, Board Conference Room B/C Memorial Hospital, Jasper; focus on various aspects of breastfeeding; recommended that both mother and support person attend; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise $15; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 3, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; group allows caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; for more information contact Mike Obrien at 812-996-6008 or email
[email protected]; pre-registration is not required. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision Dates, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 4, Tulip Tree Family Health Care, Fort Branch; screenings include mobile digital mammograms, breast exams, education about breast health; to make an appointment, for eligibility requirements or for more information, call 877-580-3883 or 812-485-5723. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Feb. 5, Memorial Hospital Helath and Wellness Classrooom Southside Office, Jasper; cholesterol and blood glucose checked via finger stick; 12-hour fast required, must be 18 or older; $25/person paid at screening; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Women, Feb. 6-7, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all women in the Diocese of Evansville; for more information or to register contact Pedro Mendez at 812-316-1256; sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. (Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia en español para mujeres en el Sarto Retreat Center.) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 St. Anthony’s Fat Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 7, St. Anthony Church Cafeteria, Evansville; $7/person all you can eat biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, fruit, coffee, milk or juice; sponsored by the AMen’s Club of All Saints Parish, Evansville. Parish Mission at St. Francis of Assisi, 2 p.m., Feb. 7; 6 p.m., Feb. 8 and 9; 5:30 p.m., Feb. 10, St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; theme of mission presented by Oblate Father John Mark Ettensohn is “No ifs, ands, or buts, God is with us . . . now what?” for more information call 812-937-2200. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2016 Women’s Retreat, March 11-13, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “The Tender Mercy of Our God: Jesus and Gospel Women,” will invite participants to reflect on the tender mercy of God as embodied in Jesus’ treatment of a number of women in the gospels; $180 includes meals and accommodations, $130/commuters (10% discount if paid in full by Feb. 11); for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at
[email protected]. St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision Dates, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 11, Lynnville United Methodist Church, Lynnville; screenings include mobile digital mammograms, breast exams, education about breast health; to make an appointment, for eligibility requirements or for more information, call 877-580-3883 or 812-485-5723.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 2016 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 13-14, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreats begin 7:15 a.m. Sat. and end 3 p.m. Sun.; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-4235456. TEC Retreat Weekend, Feb. 13-15, St. Mary, Ireland; three-day experience for young people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, community; adults welcome to attend to increase witness to our faith; candidates can expect to meet others from all areas of the diocese, find how God fits in their life, encounter the Risen Jesus Christ, reflect on their life, ideas, hopes, dreams away from home, school, work; find an application and more information at http://www.switec.org/. The Friend’s Dinner, 5:30 p.m. doors open, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served, 6:30 p.m. prime rib dinner, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, entertainment, Feb. 13, National Guard Armory, Evansville; special guests are Bishop Charles C. Thompson and new pastor Father Gordon Mann, guest emcee is Mike Blake, entertainment provided by Jazz Quartet: The Sidemen; tickets $35/person, call parish office at 812425-1577 or visit website www.stsmaryandjohnparish.org; raffle tickets $5 each, prizes include $2,000 grand prize and seven other prizes; proceeds to benefit mission, ministries and outreach to the poor through food pantry, soup kitchens, parish St. Vincent de Paul; must be 21 to attend. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016 Grief Recovery Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., five weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Feb. 16-March 15 Memorial Hospital Chapel, Jasper; participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss; sessions conducted by Theresa O’Bryan and Tom Holsworth; contact Memorial Hospital for information or to register at 812-996-0219. FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, March 4-6, Catholic Center, Evansville; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or
[email protected]. FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 Women’s Retreat, March 11-13, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “The Tender Mercy of Our God: Jesus and Gospel Women,” will invite participants to reflect on the tender mercy of God as embodied in Jesus’ treatment of a number of women in the gospels; $180 includes meals and accommodations, $130/commuters; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at
[email protected]. FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 “Come and See” Life as a Sister of Providence, 7 p.m., April 8-2 p.m., April 10, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence invite Catholic women ages 18-42 to discover what life would be like as a Sister of Providence; free and includes housing and meals; for more information contact Providence Sister Editha Ben at 812-230-4771 or by email at
[email protected]; register online at ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 2016 Engaged Encounter Weekends, April 9-10, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreats begin 7:15 a.m. Sat. and end 3 p.m. Sun.; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-4235456. SATURDAY, SEPT. 17, 2016 2016 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Sept. 17-18, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreats begin 7:15 a.m. Sat. and end 3 p.m. Sun.; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-4235456.
COLLEGE FAITH LIFE UE Newman Center Sunday Mass, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; for more information contact Kristel Riffert at 812-760-8610 or by email at
[email protected]. USI Newman Center Sunday Mass, 4 p.m., Liberal Arts Building, Room 0101, USI campus; for more information contact Joe Paul Hayden at
[email protected]. UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays, Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; free dinner, fun, fellowship; for more information contact Kristal at
[email protected] or call/text 812-760-8610. Wednesday Night Chat, Dinner, Discussion, St. Meinrad seminarians chat with students at Jazzman’s campus coffee shop followed by dinner on campus; discussion follows at Newman Center; contact Kristal Riffert at
[email protected] or by phone or text at 812-760-8610 for more information. Wednesday USI Newman Events, 4:30-6:30 p.m., every Wednesday, students chat with St. Meinrad seminarians at Starbucks; 6:30 p.m., dinner and discussion in Rice Library 0018; 8-10 p.m. adoration; for more information contact Joe Paul Hayden at
[email protected].
WEEKLY/MONTHLY SUNDAYS Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd, Evansville; group for divorced or widowed; for more information call 812-867-5790. Good Shepherd, Evansville Bingo, every Sunday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m. GriefShare, 6 p.m., First General Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Oakland City; open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one; nondenominational weekly sessions include video seminar with experts, support group discussion, workbook-based personal study and reflection; for more information call 812-749-8939 or 812-774-2699. Mass for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 11 a.m., Sundays, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available, for information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000.
MONDAYS Rosary for World Peace, St. Joseph Commandery 306, Evansville, Knights of St. John, will begin their monthly meeting by praying the rosary for world peace; meetings held the second Monday of each month; prayer begins at 7 p.m.; all members are encouraged to attend. Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-3541. St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., and regular bingo starts 7 p.m. Compassionate Friends, meet the third Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m., Eastside Christian Church, Bayard Park and Weinbach Ave., Evansville; group of bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of any age child; call Eldon Scott (812) 768-5099. Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America. St. Anthony Low Impact Exercise Classes, 1 p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., St. Anthony gym, Evansville. Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call the parish office at 812-490-1000. Care of the Caregiver Support Group, 7-8 p.m., second Monday of every month, Elizabeth Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; for more information call parish office at 812-490-1000. Flame of Love Rosary Prayer Group, 10-11 a.m., Mondays, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; for more information contact Mary Winnecke at 812-205-1113 or Donna Scheller at 812-422-3797; everyone is welcome. Perinatal Loss Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., first Monday of each month, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; program to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process and provide an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-0219; no pre-registration. TUESDAYS Mass for Peace, 6 p.m., every Tuesday, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families. Good Shepherd, Evansville Bingo, every Tuesday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m. Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; candlelight service includes prayer, music, silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information call 812-535-2926 or email
[email protected]. Man to Man Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Evansville Cancer Center, Evansville; sessions are free; refreshments served; for more information call 812-474-1110 or 812-425-2545; sponsored by the American Cancer Society. National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry St., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.
Fit Over Fifty, 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Fridays, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call the parish office at 812-490-1000. Community Senior Bingo and Mass, breakfast buffet and bingo 9:30 a.m. in auditorium, Mass 11 a.m. in chapel, third Tuesday of each month, University Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), Evansville; must be at least 65 to participate; please call 812-464-3607 to reserve a spot, space is limited. All Saints Parish Senior Citizen’s Group (formerly St. Anthony Senior Citizens Group, Evansville), 1-2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of each month Sept. through May, Center for Family Life cafeteria, St. Anthony Campus, Evansville; fun, dessert and bingo; questions call Sandy at 812-402-5041 (formerly St. Anthony Senior Citizens Group, Evansville). Mending Hearts Pregnancy Loss Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, “Gift” Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; meetings facilitated by professionals in bereavement support; share thoughts and feelings with others in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding; bring a friend or relative; grandparents welcome; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-4204; resource material on perinatal bereavement available. Men’s Cancer Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing Community Conference Room, Newburgh; group led by cancer survivor, volunteer Richard Condi welcomes and encourages men of all ages who are currently experiencing cancer treatment and survivors; all forms of cancer journeys are shared and supported; please call 812-485-5725 before first visit; contact Richard at 812-598-1720 or by email at
[email protected]. 60+ Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome. WEDNESDAYS Patriotic Rosary, 9:30 a.m., every Wednesday on the square in Loogootee; booklets provided; bring a lawn chair if desired. Eucharistic Adoration, second Wednesday of each month, 7 a.m-6 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; everyone welcome. Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Wednesday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-3541. Perpetual Novena to St. Monica, every Wednesday following 6:30 p.m. Mass, Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, novena prayer to St Monica, benediction. S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America. Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Hospital Resource Center, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America. St. Anthony Low Impact Exercise Classes, 1 p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., St. Anthony gym, Evansville.
Weight Watchers, weigh in 6:30 p.m., meeting starts 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; host site for the only north side meeting in Evansville; open to everyone; for more information contact Kristi at 812-453-8076. Cardiac Support Group, noon-1 p.m., second Wednesday of the month quarterly in March, June, Sept., Dec., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart disease and their families; activities include social gatherings, guest speakers and presentations; for more information call 812-485-5230. Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, noon-1 p.m., first Wednesday of every month quarterly in March, June, Sept. and Dec., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; educational and social opportunities; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812485-5230. Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, 6 p.m., meets third Wednesday of each month, meeting room in back of church, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick, the caregivers and bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-550-8605. Stroke Support Group, 10-11 a.m., fourth Wednesday of each month, St. Mary’s Community Education Room, Washington Square Mall, Evansville; opportunity for stroke survivors, their families, caregivers, significant others to gather socially and share topics of interest, concerns, victories; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-5607. Bipolar Support Group, 7-8 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, Kempf Bi-Polar Wellness Center, third floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute Building, Evansville; free meeting for friends, family and/or people living with bipolar disorder; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-4934. THURSDAYS Mother to Mother Group Meeting, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; babysitting is provided. Grief Support Group, first and third Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Mental Health America, Evansville; monthly sessions are open to youth ages 9-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one; for more information call Joe Gilreath at 812-426-2640. Evansville Area Little Flowers Girl’s Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., third Thursday of each month, St. John, Daylight; Catholic program for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of the saints; activities include reading about the lives of saints, Marian songs, crafts, games, service projects; groups are kindergarten through second grade and second through fifth grade; $15 for book and supplies; for more information or to register contact Janet Dilger at 812-7685048 or by email at
[email protected] or Mary Jo Keen at 812-431-5919 or by email at
[email protected]. 60+ Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome. FRIDAYS Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-3541.
St. Anthony Low Impact Exercise Classes, 1 p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., St. Anthony gym, Evansville. Fit Over Fifty, 8 a.m., Fridays, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call the parish office at 812-490-1000. SATURDAYS First Saturday Devotions, held the first Saturday of each month, 8-9 a.m., St. Boniface Grotto, Evansville; the Legion of Mary will lead the rosary with meditation; all are welcome to attend. Saturday Morning Mass, 7:30 a.m. Mass in St. Boniface Grotto located under the church at 418 North Wabash Ave, Evansville. Mass for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 5 p.m., Saturdays, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand, interpreted Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing; for information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000; ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ultreya Information: First Monday, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Washington; Second Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Third Thursday, 7 p.m., Annunciation of the Lord, Evansville; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville. Monthly Mobile Digital Mammography, St. Mary’s West Side Connection, 2345 W. Franklin St., Evansville will offer free screenings for those who qualify; for more information or to schedule a screening call 812-402-6001. Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812421-2800. Fertility Care Program, private introductory and follow-up sessions that provide couples with details of natural family planning using The Creighton Model that follows the moral teachings of the Catholic Church; program fee is $25, $20 for materials; for more information call 812-996-8428 or 800-852-7279, ext. 8428. Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Philip, Posey County; stop by chapel or contact Dolores at 812-985-2411 for more information or to schedule a time. Online Training for Various Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to fine the appropriate course; after completing course and printing certificate call 812-996-23111 to schedule a skills evaluation and complete certification; skills evaluations are $30/course and will be located in the Health and wellness Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; for more information call 812-996-2311 or 800-852-7273, ext. 2311. Diabetes Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, Outsmarting Diabetes, fourhour class, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon or two, two-hour classes, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., program teaches participants how to control diabetes, physician’s referral required; Outsmarting Pre-Diabetes, first Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 p.m. or second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m., focuses on diabetes prevention plan, $20/class; Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Suite 102, Jasper; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521. Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and second Tuesday of each month; Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; using creative expression as a cooping mechanism for
patients with cancer, program includes art materials and instructional book; sessions are free, group size is limited; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org. CPR On-Line Training, visit www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to find the appropriate course; complete the online portion, print certificate and call Memorial Hospital, Jasper at 812-996-2281 to schedule a skills evaluation and complete certification; cost for skills evaluation portion is $30 and will be located in the Health and Wellness Classroom at Memorial Southside Office; for more information call the number above or 800-852-7273, ext. 2281; offered in conjunction with the American Heart Association. Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper offers stroke screenings for those individuals who have risk factors for strokes; call 812-996-8550 to schedule a stroke screening; cost of screening is $40 cash or check; a physician order/referral is not required. Catechism Classes for the Deaf, Marge Luebbehusen, ASL Interpreter, offers catechism classes for any deaf person seeking to become Catholic or know more about the Catholic; also offering sign language classes; for more information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000 or Marg Luebbehusen at 812-604-0246. Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Women, Feb. 6-7, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all women in the Diocese of Evansville; for more information or to register contact Pedro Mendez at 812-316-1256; sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. (Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia en español para mujeres en el Sarto Retreat Center.) Sisters of Providence “retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities 20152016 Booklet, booklet features events offered through Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from late July 2015 through August 2016; for more information call Providence Center administrative assistant Jeanne Frost at 812-535-2952 or email
[email protected]. Memorial Health Center Earlier Lab Draw Hours, Tues. and Thurs. lab draw hours 6 a.m.-3 p.m.; Mon., Wed. and Fri. hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Memorial Health Center, 695 West Second St., Jasper. Auditions for Annual MEO Tri-State IDOL Competition, first-round competition online via YouTube; soloists or groups make a 1-5 minute performance video and upload to YouTube, visit www.meoidol.com and complete online video submission form; entry deadline is Dec. 20; in person semifinals Jan. 16, 2016, 2 p.m.; in person finals at Tri-State Idol Gala April 22, 2016; open to high school and college students and adults; assistance for those without video equipment or Internet access by calling 812-402-6700, ext. 2. Sixty-first Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon. through Fri. beginning Nov. 27, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. and Sun., Sacred Heart Church, Evansville; over 1,000 Balsam and Frazier Fir trees, fresh wreaths; sponsored by Sacred Heart Boy Scout Troop 399. St. Mary-of-the-Woods Advent Calendar, 11 a.m., Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, Mass, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; 11 a.m., Nov. 29, Blessing of Advent Wreath; 4:30 p.m., Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec. 20, Vespers; 11 a.m., Dec. 8, Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sundays of Advent, Linden Leaf Gifts located in Providence Spirituality and Conference open. Adopt an Alpaca for the Holidays, donation of $50/6 months or $100/year helps cover the cost or routine medical care and boarding; receive a certificate of adoption with a five by seven photo of adopted alpaca in elegant cardboard folio, visit http://spsmw.org/?attachment_id=45831. to view photos; process adoption online or by mail; call 812-535-2931 or email
[email protected] for more details; sponsored by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Quilt-of-the-Month Raffle, 12 chances to win in 2016, drawing is the first day of the month, winner has choice of available quilts; tickets $10 each and are placed back in the drawing after winner is chosen; contact St. Boniface secretary at
[email protected] or call office on Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to buy a ticket, copy of ticket stub will be mailed. Change the Life You Live: Diabetes, classes offered on a continual basis in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 102, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; participants are encouraged to bring a spouse, friend or family member; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-0521.
