Bulletin Board For July 24

General Interest

Free Movie Friday at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., July 31, Assembly Hall, Ferdinand; movie, “Facing the Giants,” is about a high school football team with six consecutive losing seasons whose coach finds that in order to succeed he must convince his team that there’s more to sports than fame and glory; popcorn and beverages will be provided; brief discussion time available after film; enter monastery and go to front desk for directions; for more information call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

Back to School Blitz, 9-1 p.m., Aug. 1, ECHO Community Health Care, 315 Mulberry St., Evansville; free school physicals, sport physicals, immunizations for students in kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades from Vanderburgh, Warrick or Posey County who have no health insurance or are underinsured; student must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and must have current immunization record; interpreters available for Spanish-speaking families; appointments are required by calling EVSC Center for Family, School and Community Partnerships at 812-435-8343.

Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters, 6:35 p.m., Aug. 7, Bosse Field, Evansville; free tickets to Otters hosting the Southern Illinois Miners courtesy of St. Mary’s Medical Center and Kohl’s; pick up tickets at St Mary’s Center for Children or at Kohl’s locations in Evansville; first 500 kids through the gates, age 12 and under, will receive a free bike helmet fitted by the Evansville Bicycle Club; LifeFlight helicopter will land in the outfield to deliver ball for first pitch, special fireworks after game; for more information call Adam Trinkel at 812-485-4730.

Summer Social Weekend Mass Time Changes, 4:30 p.m., Aug. 8 and 9:30 a.m., Aug. 9; Mass time changes due to events at St. Philip, Posey County summer social.

American Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunities, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 8, Precious Blood, Jasper; 7-11 a.m., Aug. 9, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon; 2-7 p.m., Aug. 11, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-7333-2767 to make an appointment or for more information.

Mary: A Gift to Many, 9:3011:30 a.m., Aug. 15, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception; program presented by Benedictine Sister Traci Stutz will explore the world’s view of Mary, how she is prayed to, celebrated, recognized through many different cultural customs; $30 fee; registration deadline is Aug. 12; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777, 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit thedome.org/programs.

St. Mother Theodore Guerin FEST! 10 a.m., Oct. 17-noon, Oct. 18, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; two-day festival will celebrate the life and legacy of St. Mother Theodore Guerin and the 175 years of ministerial service of the Sisters of Providence; event includes keynote address, festive meals, prayer experiences; $20/person or $75/families of four or more, on-campus housing and meals not included in cost; deadline to register is Oct. 12; for information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email Jeanne Frost at jfrost@spsmw.org.

Sisters of Providence “Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities" 2015-2016 booklet, booklet features events offered through Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at St. 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 jfrost@spsmw.org.

Classes/Workshop

Financial Preparedness Class for New and Expectant Parents, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 5, St. Mary’s Gift Conference Room, Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; topics include household financial planning, taxes and insurance, resources available for those needing assistance; no charge but registration required; call 812-485-6016 or go to stmarys.org and click on class or event tab to reserve a spot.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Aug. 5, 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.

Well Balance Workshop, 6-7 p.m., Aug. 6, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; August topic is “Women’s Health” focusing on heart disease, preventative actions for colon and cervical cancer, importance of self-breast exams and mammograms; $5 fee; pre-register by calling 812-996-2399.

Diet-Free: Eight Habits That Will Change Your Life, noon-1 p.m., Thursdays, Aug. 6-Sept. 24, First Level Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; video seminar program lead by a registered dietitian; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-5740.

BLS for Health Care Provider, 8 a.m.-noon, Aug. 10, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $65 fee; for more information or to register call 812-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Computer Classes, 10:30-noon starting Aug. 11, Tuesdays, Office of Hispanic Ministry, Huntingburg; eight-week class taught by Cesar Berrios; Evansville class information forthcoming; for more information call Cesar at 812-683-5212.

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.

Spanish Classes, 10-week class sessions to match eight levels of Spanish-speaking ability at Nativity, Evansville; $100 /session plus one-time $25 book fee; for more information call Pilar Tirado at 812-476-7186.

CPR On-Line Training at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to find the appropriate course; after complete online portion, print certificate and call Memorial Hospital at 812-996-2399 to schedule a skills evaluation and complete certification for BLS for Health Care Providers, Heartsaver® CPR with AED, Heartsaver® First Aid CPR with AED; $30 fee for skills evaluation portion; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7273, ext. 2399.

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Annual Used Book Sale, 11:30-3 p.m., Aug. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 a.m-4 p.m., Aug. 3-7, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; sale includes used books, CDs, cassettes, DVDs, vinyl records in various categories; all proceeds benefit the Sisters of Providence mission and ministries; for more information call 812-535-2947 or log on to ProvCenter.org.

St. Boniface, Fulda Picnic, Aug. 2, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda, Ind.; serving roast beef and fried chicken dinners with all the trimmings from 10 a.m-2 p.m. CST, carry out available; soup sold by the bowl or bulk; handmade quilt raffle; food court, country store, basket raffle, bingo, games, live music, Kid’s Fun Center; day concludes at 4 p.m. with special raffle of two quilts and grand raffle.

Health

Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Aug. 7, 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.

Retreat

Retreat in Daily Life, eight-month retreat focusing on everyday prayer for people of all faith traditions begins in October; retreat requires one hour a day for prayer, meet with group for an hour-and-a half once a week, meet twice a month with spiritual director; cost $60/month plus one-time fee of $40 for supplies; for more information or to register through Aug. 31 call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org; retreat facilitated by St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

Spiritual Growth

Men’s Bible Study, Father Benny Chacko will begin a new men’s Bible study in August at Good Shepherd, Evansville; if interested contact the parish office at 812-477-5405.

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.

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.

Support Groups

Check-In Time, 5-6 p.m., Aug. 5, 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.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month; next meeting is Aug. 5, 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.

Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, meets first Wednesday of month quarterly, noon-1 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, 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.

Cardiac Support Group, meets the second Wednesday of the month quarterly, next meeting is noon-1 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; provides educational and social opportunities for adults with heart disease and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

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.

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.

Vacation Bible School

Good Shepherd and St. Theresa Bible School, 8:15-11:45 a.m., July 27-31, St. Theresa Campus, Evansville; get ready for a powerful adventure when attendees scale the peaks of “Everest, Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power,” open to entire family from pre-school to adult; for more information contact Cindy Shoulders at 812-4775405 or by email at cshoulders@evdio.org; seeking adults and youth entering grade 7 and up to share their personal gifts, talents, faith and love of the Lord with Bible school children who will be scaling the peaks of Mt. Everest at Vacation Bible School this year; for more information or to sign up to help contact Cindy Shoulders at cshoulders@evdio.org or call 812-453-6130.