Bulletin Board For May 8

General Interest

Free Mom’s Night Out, 6-10 p.m., May 8, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; event will include a women’s health and wellness fair, chocolate, pampering, photo booth, door prizes, witness talks, viewing movie “Mom’s Night Out”; sponsored by Paraclete CEO Ministries; Bosco Youth Group will provide on site babysitting; for more information call the parish office at 812-482-1805.

Mother’s Day Brunch, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., May 10, O’Shaughnessy Dining room, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; menu includes shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib, cranberry port loin, fresh salads, side dishes, desserts; $22.50/adults, $20.50/seniors 55 and older and military personnel, $12.25/children ages 5-11, children 3 and under admitted free; for more information or to purchase tickets in advance with cash or check contact Sodexo at 812-535-4285.

Lady of Lourdes Grotto Tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, May 10-31, St. Boniface, Evansville; grotto under St. Boniface Church, 418 North Wabash Ave., Evansville; memorabilia display new in 2015; tours led by volunteers on listed dates and time; private tours can be arranged by calling 812-625-0035; no charge; everyone welcome.

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, 2-3:30 p.m., May 13, meet at Angel lMounds, 8215 Pollack Ave., Evansville; admission $5/adults, $4/ seniors (60 ); social group meets second Wednesday of every month; open to people with memory loss and their loved ones; provides a safe, comfortable, engaging environment for laughing, learning and staying socially engaged; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; program offered by Alzheimer’s Assoc. in partnership with SWIRCA.

2015 Handicapped and Special Needs Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. check-in, 8-11:30 a.m. fishing, 11-11:30 a.m. award ceremony, May 16, 1444 White Rd., Boonville; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 10257; for details go to http://kofcfishing.homestead.com/index.html; watch video on https://youtu.be/5giR_9whg.

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.

Celebration of St. Theresa School Through the Years, 4:30 Mass, May 30, St. Theresa, Evansville, gathering of alumni and former parishioners for Mass followed by barbecue dinner; May 31, School Open House and reception after 8 a.m. Mass until noon; everyone invited.

Father Kenneth Betz Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, noon Mass followed by open house, May 31, Madden Hall, St. James, Haubstadt; in honor and celebration of Fr. Betz’s 50 years as a priest; everyone welcome.

Free Family Event - Celebrating Fathers, food, music, activities 7-8:30 p.m., speakers and movie 8:30 p.m., June 19, League Stadium, Huntingburg; a celebration to honor and promote the role of all fathers; speakers Senator Mark Messmer and Kelly Murphy; movie “When the Game Stands Tall”; music including the Celebration Singers and local groups; door prizes; sponsored by areas churches, businesses and organizations; for more information call 812-630-8933.

Respect Life Celebration, Oct. 7, Mass, catered dinner and Spanish-language keynote presentation; Oct. 8, Mass, catered dinner and English-language keynote presentation; both events at Nativity, Evansville; keynote presenter is Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami; more details, including registration information, is forthcoming at http://www.charitiesevv.org/.

Prayers for Claire, 8:10 a.m. every Friday when school is in session, St. John the Baptist Chapel, Newburgh; pray the rosary for 6-year-old parishioner Claire Hood; child-friendly Rosary time, children are encouraged to attend.

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.

Mass for Peace, 6 p.m., every Tuesday, Holy Rosary, Evansville extends an invitation to join the parish community Mass for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.

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.

Classes/Workshops

Alzheimer’s Association: Know the Ten Signs, 1-2 p.m., May 19, HealthPark, 1006 Ford Ave., Owensboro; interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; fees $15/professionals, $5 donation suggested for family caregivers.

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, May 19, Community Classroom Memorial Hospital Southside Offices, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; fee $65/person, limited class size; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Medic First Aid Refresher with AED, 8-11 a.m., May 21, Community Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $40, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399.

Basic Herbal Preparations Workshop, 1-5 p.m., May 30, Whit Violet Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; create herbal preparations including teas, salves, creams, tinctures, oils; $35 fee; registration deadline is May 22; for more information or to register call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

Online Training for Various Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to find 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.

Cursillo

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.

Dinners

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.

St. Wendel Knights of St. John Mother’s Day Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 10, St. Wendel Knights of St. John Home, St. Wendel; serving fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, Coleslaw, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; for information call 812-963-6159.

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Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May 12, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; free community event to help older adults stay healthy, active, independent; will include information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can improve balance and coordination; to register contact Mary Raley at 812-485-6827 or 812-485-6817.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., May 19, 951 Hebron Ave, Suite C, Evansville; program will help you better understand the many different parts of Medicare and what your options are when you enroll; presented by Gina Downs; sponsored by St. Mary’s Senior Connection; no charge but registration required by calling 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610; no specific plans or companies will be discussed.

AARP Smart Driver Program, noon-4 p.m., May 20, Meeting Room 2, St. Mary’s Health, 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.

Fundraisers

St. Wendel Third Annual Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., May 15, 7 a.m.-noon, May 16; Friday shoppers pay double; $3 bag sale starting 10 a.m., May 16; cash only.

Scott Will Benefit Dance and Auction, 7-11 p.m., May 16, Ryves Hall, St. Agnes Campus, Evansville; evening will include beer, snacks, music, cash bar, Chance Silent and Live auctions; tickets $15/person, call Chris Will at 812-598-1017 or Jeanne Mesker at 812-985-9961 for tickets; proceeds will be used to equip a vehicle with hand devices for Scott to drive; donations can be made at Old Nation Bank to the Scott Will Special Fund.

Eighth Annual Grillin’ & Chillin’ Outdoor Party, 8 a.m. 5K Run and Leisure Walk followed by a free happy hour; 3-7 p.m. cruise-in registration, 7:30 p.m. awards presentation, 8 p.m. live music, June 6, St. Wendel Church, St. Wendel; theme is “Party Under the Stars”; German bologna, bratwurst, hamburgers, smoked chicken, ice cream, beverages available; sponsored by St. Wendel Men’s Club.

Thirty-fifth Annual St. Mary’s Heritage Open, 6:30 a.m. continental breakfast, 7 a.m. morning golfers tee off, 11 a.m. lunch, 12:15 p.m. afternoon golfers tee off, 6 p.m. cocktails, dinner stations and awards presentation, June 8, Evansville Country Club, Evansville; tee times and sponsorships available; for more information or reservation call Brooke Wagner at 812-485-5850 or email brooke.wagner@stmarys.org; sponsored by St. Mary’s Foundation; proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Center for Children to expand behavioral health services.

Good Shepherd, Evansville Bingo, every Sunday and Tuesday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m.

Campaign for Daughters of Charity Prayer Garden at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a gift of $100 will purchase a commemorative brick to be used in the new prayer garden currently under construction next to St. Mary’s Chapel; three lines of text with 14 charters per line including spaces can be inscribed; to purchase a brick contact Debbie Boyer at 812-485-4986 or by email at dboyer@stmarys.org; for more information visit www.stmarys.org/foundation.

Health

Hearty Hearts Cardiac Rehab Club, 6:30 p.m., May 19, Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; Natalie O’Connor will speak on “Heart Healthy Lifestyles”;open to all former and current Memorial Hospital cardiac rehab patients and their families; heart-monitored exercise program; no charge; 800-852-7279, ext. 0551.

Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision, 8-11 a.m., May 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.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or 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 812-963-35451.

Retreat

Yarn Spinning Weekend, May 29-31 Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; for those who enjoy yarn spinning, weaving, knitting or crocheting; for reservations or more information contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0269 or e-mail kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

St. Ignatian Silent Retreat, June 5-7, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount Ky.; retreat will allow participants to dwell in the unchanging reality that we are loved just as we are; $180 includes meals and accommodations; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Spiritual Growth

Spanish Emmaus Group, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Nativity, Evansville; approx. 30 people meet for dinner and a formation topic; call parish office at 812-476-7186 for more information.

Support Groups

Your Health and Diabetes Education, 7-8 p.m., third Monday of each month, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group provides knowledge to help you feel more secure, manage problems, avoid hospitalization; next meeting is May 18; for more information call 812-996-0521.

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is May 19; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call at 812-996-0626.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., May 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.

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, June 5-7, Saint Meinrad Archabbey;opportunity for single, Catholic men ages 18-35 to experience the monastic life by working, praying and socializing with the monastic community; for more information or to register call 812-357-6318 or email vocations@saintmeinrad.org.

Youth/Young Adult

Annual Picnic with the Bishop, gathering 4:30-5 p.m., Mass with Bishop Charles C. Thompson 5-5:45 p.m., presentations 5:45-6:30 p.m., food and fun 6:30 p.m.; May 27, St. John, Daylight; open to anyone who will be in high school in the Fall of 2015; contact your parish office or call 812-424-5536, ext. 230 or email Cathy Crowdus at ccrowdus@evdio.org with your reservation; RSVP by May 22.

“Tech It Easy” Day Camp, July 13-16, Memorial High School Media Center; open to students in grades 3-12 who are receiving resource services in diocesan schools; day camp will introduce students to assistive technology in a fun summer-time atmosphere that will inspire them to utilize software applications for success educationally and in life; activities include games, scavenger hunts, snack times; instruction will be conducted by Catholic school resource teachers and area technology specialist; technology devices and software provided; to register call 812-760-4115 or email bwilliamson@evdio.org; limited enrollment.