Bulletin Board For April 17
General Interest
Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, 7:15 p.m., April 20, Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; presentation by Tracy Earl Welliver on how God can take the ordinary and transform into something extraordinary; everyone welcome.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, 10a.m.-noon, April 21, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach, Suite 510, Evansville; learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, learn strategies to help intervene with behavioral challenges; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.
“Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: What Really Matters,” doors open 6 p.m., presentation 6:30-8 p.m., April 23, St. Mary’s Amphitheater, St. Mary’s Hospital, Evansville; presentation by St. Mary’s pediatric psychologist Jim Schroeder; optional question and answer session follows; registration not required; for further information contact Kelly Shaw at 812-485-4419; Open to the public.
Community Blood Drive, 7:30-11 a.m., April 30, St. Mary’s Manor Annex, Evansville; must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be healthy, not have given blood in past 56 days and have proper identification to donate; to schedule a donation appointment call 800-733-27677.
Catholic Charities Simply Soup Dinner, Mother Teresa Awards and Baby Quilt Auction, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. auction, May 7, St. John Parish Center, Daylight; tickets $25 each; for tickets, viewing quilts, absentee bidding visit www.charitiesevv.org or call 812-423-5456.
Three Special Evenings with John Michael Talbot, 7 p.m., May 18-20, St. John, Daylight; Christian music legend, best-selling author and television show host; no charge but free will offering collected; for more information call parish office at 812-867-3718.
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.
Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist Father Donald Dilger; Latin-English missalettes provided.
Classes/Workshops
Seventeenth Annual Earth Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 18, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; educational exhibits, children’s activities, live music, Silly Safaris Show, Mark Booth Take Flight Wildlife, mini workshops; no registration required; no cost but goodwill offering accepted; for more information call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED; 5:30-9:30 p.m., two session class, April 21 and 28, Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office. Jasper; class provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; skills taught include CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking; cost $60; pre-registration required; for information or to register call 812-481-2399.
Alpaca Shearing Day: Prepare to Succeed, 9 a.m-4 p.m., April 25, White Violet Farm, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; learn hand shearing and shearing with electric shears, how to sort fiber as it comes off animal, how to handle show fleece, how to store fiber, skirting; $75/person, $115/two people from same farm or family, lunch included; registration due by April 17 by calling 812-535-2932.
Early In Pregnancy Class, 6-7:30 p.m., May 6, Memorial Hospital’s Board Conference room BC, Jasper; geared for expectant moms and their support person before the sixth month of pregnancy; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.
Diabetes Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, Outsmarting Diabetes, four-hour 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; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center, Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); April 19, Father Christopher Droste; April 26, Fr. Mullen; May 3, Father Jason Gries.
UE Newman Club’s Monday Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; food, fun, fellowship; April 20, prepare and serve dinner at the United Caring Shelter; April 27, senior appreciation night; for more information contact Kristal at kr53@evansville.edu or call/text 812-760-8610.
Wednesday Night Faith Exploration, 4:30-6 p.m. study break at Jazzman’s, 6-7 p.m. dinner at Ridgway, 7-8:15 p.m. four-week movie series, “The New Evangelization” with Father Robert Barron at UE Newman Center, Evansville, April 22 and 28.
Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; April 22, Father Jason Gries; April 29, Fr. Burns; May 6, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; call/text 812-760-8610 or email Kristel at kr53@evansville.edu for more information.
Dinners
Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Die Kirche Auktion Die Fest Kick Off Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., April 18, old gym, Gibson and West St., Haubstadt; serving country sausage, navy beans, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, drink; hot dogs and chips available for kids; dine in, carry out and drive through available.
Mother’s Day Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., May 10, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9.50/adults, $5/child; sponsored by Haubstadt Knight of St. John.
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St. James, Haubstadt Senior Trip, April 30, one day trip to Chaffin Barn Dinner Theater to see musical comedy “Good Ol’ Girls”; call Norma at 812-867-3036 for more information and reservations before April 22; everyone is welcome to participate.
AARP Smart Driver Program, noon-4 p.m., April 30, The Gift Conference Room of the St. Mary’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Evansville; seniors will not be required to drive or take tests; attendees will learn how to adjust driving due to changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; $15/AARP members, $20/non-members; workbook and certificate included; to register or for more information call Mary Raley at 812-485-6827.
Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Fridays during the school year, 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.
Fish Fry
Fish Fry, 4-7 p.m., April 17, St. Mary, Sullivan,; serving fish, choice of two sides (baked beans, slaw, potato salad), bread, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $5/children under 12; carry out.
Fundraisers
Sixth Annual Scrapbooking Event to Benefit Autism Services, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 25, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; “Crop-Paper-Scissors” scrapbooking event includes variety of craft activities, make and takes, stamping cards, gift ideas, door prizes, silent auction and items for sale; $35 fee before April 17, $40 after includes lunch; for reservations call Kelly Shaw at 812-485-4419 or email Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.
Holy Rosary Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 18 corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab, pre-order by email to wevrard69@wowway.com or call the parish office at 812-477-8923; sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Die Kirche Auktion Fest, silent auction 8 a.m.-noon, kid’s games 10 a.m.-3 p.m., live auction begins 1 p.m., April 19, Old Gym, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, Treasure Chest raffle, quilt raffle, half-pot, Road to Riches Raffle; for information call 812-768-6457.
Fourth Annual Rummage and Bake Sale, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., April 24, 7 a.m.-noon, April 25 is $5 bag sale, St. Anthony parish hall, St. Anthony; clothing, baby items, Christmas items, toys, books, men’s items; refreshments and bake sale; proceeds to be used for roof repair of Padua Center.
MEO Tri-State Idol Gala, April 24, Evansville Country Club, Evansville; fundraiser for students across the diocese with diverse learning needs; for information and tickets call 812-402-6700 ext. 312 or visit www.meoidol.com.
Springle Mingle Mart, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May 9, Annunciation School at Christ the King Campus, Evansville; outdoor spring shopping extravaganza includes vendors and food trucks; event includes art, jewelry, gourmet treats, clothing, furniture, 50 boutiques, artists and online shops from Nashville to Cincinnati; vendors can email jingleminglemart@hotmail.com for an application; admission is $5/person, no admission for children 6 and under; for more information visit Christ the King Jingle Mingle on Facebook.
St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m.
Health
Community Friday Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., May 1, Memorial Hospital Community Classroom 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.
Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., May 4, 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; for information call 812-996-0626.
Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision, 8-11 a.m., May 6 and 20, St. Mary’s Breast Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 28, Tulip Tree Family Health Care, Ft. 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 812-485-5725; sponsored by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Resource Center.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, next meeting is May 6, 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; 812-996-5780.
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.
Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.
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 Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.
Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.
Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.
