Bulletin Board For 1-11-13

General Interest

Mother to Mother Group, 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; Jan. 17 topic is “Understanding Your Child’s Temperament”; babysitting is provided; for more information contact Lisa Bindley at 812-842-2413.

Study on the Early Church, Jan. 20-March 24, 10:15-11:45 a.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; in-depth look at the first 500 years of the Early Church; $22.50/person, scholarships available; for more information or to register call 812-482-1805; registration deadline is January 15.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

Spanish Masses at Nativity, Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.

Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish), Nativity Church, 3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville; ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available; for information call Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-476-7186.

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.

Eucharistic Adoration, second Wednesday of each month, 7 a.m-6 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; everyone welcome.

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

Classes

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, Jan. 14, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Community Relations 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.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; focus on prenatal preparation, breastfeeding techniques and positioning, home management and more; recommended that both mother and support person attend; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or visiting www.mhhcc.org.

Heartsaver CPR, Jan. 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; class designed for lay personnel who serve as rescuers as part of their job responsibilities teaches CPR and relief of choking; $50 fee; registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, Jan. 25, 8-11 a.m., Community Relations 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.

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call 812-481-2399.

“Step It Away” Aerobics Class, 5:30-6:30 a.m., each Wednesday, Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; basic aerobics class that uses an elevated platform to tone and strengthen muscles, while boosting your cardiovascular fitness; cost $5/session; for information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Cursillo

Men’s Spring Cursillos Weekend, Feb. 21-24; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.

Women’s Spring Cursillo Weekend; March 14-17; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.

Dance

Eleventh Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, Jan. 19, doors open 6 p.m., band starts 7:30 p.m., St. Philip Center, Posey County; music by Kraftworks; tickets $25/person, $40/couple include appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, live entertainment; hourly attendance prizes, Heads and Tails game, half pot; must be 21 to enter, ID required; tickets at St. Philip School and parish, St. Philip’s Inn, Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-985-2275.

Dinners

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Chicken Dinner, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $8.50/adults, $4/children 10 and under; carry out available; donations of non-perishable items will be collected at door for the Lord’s Pantry; sponsored by the Outreach Commission.

Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nativity Church cafeteria, Evansville; advance tickets $7/person ($8 at the door), $4/children, tickets sold after all Masses; serving spaghetti with sauce, bread, salad, drink, dessert; sponsored by Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity Men’s Club; proceeds to support the Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

Memorial High School Book Fair, Jan 12, Barnes and Noble, Evansville; all merchandise sold eligible for the book fair contribution; order online at BN.COM/bookfairs from Jan 12-18, enter Bookfair ID #10962678 at checkout; percentage of sales will be donated to Reitz Memorial High School Media Center.

Holy Cross Casino Night, Jan. 26, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; serving quarter fried chicken or barbecue dinners; evening includes various games, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, Monkey Races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament, cash games, half pot; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required; for more information or to reserve a spot in the tournament all 812-753-3548.

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.

St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; smoke free; guaranteed pay-outs, lucky number, big X - $200, pull tabs, attendance prize; no one under 18 admitted; sponsored by St. Ann’s Altar Society; (812) 422-1014.

Health

Diet-Free: Eight Habits That Will Change Your Life, Jan. 21-March 18, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Jasper; video seminar weight-loss program that coaches individuals through eight diet-free habits; pre-registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-5740

Six-By-Six, Jan. 21-April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; 12-week program designed to improve overall health through nutritional education and fitness; pre-assessment during the first week, post assessment and evaluation offered at conclusion of program; $99/person; pre-registration required by call 812-996-2399 or visiting www.mhhcc.org.

Community Health Screening, Jan. 23, 5:45-9 a.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; check of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, chemistry blood work, 12-hour fast is required for blood work; cost $35/person; to register or for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Peripheral Artery Disease Screening, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; cost $10; to pre-registration required, to register call 812-996-1551.  

Bariatric Public Forum, Jan. 26, 9 a.m., 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.

Heart and Stroke Screenings, first and third Thursday of every month for everyone, and fourth Thursday of every month for Women only; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call (812) 485-5233 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Ev

ansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Support Groups

Bariatric Support Group, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call 812-996-1675.

Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Jan.15; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Jan.16, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8578.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets second Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m., Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; for more information call 812-254-8620, ext. 1622.

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families with infants in the NICU, meetings are Mondays, 3:30 p.m., NICU parent lounge, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville.

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.

Women with Cancer Support Group, meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hope Resource Center, Evansville; call 812-485-5725 or 800-580-3883 to obtain schedule of meetings.

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.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-402-0880

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.-Feb. 3, 1p.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; opportunities for personal and communal prayer, learning about the life of St. Angela Merici, hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters, small group conversation on the call to consecrated life, personal reflection time, questions and open conversation; contact Ursuline Sister Martha Keller at 270-229-4103, ext. 212 or martha.keller@maplemount.org.

Youth/Young Adult

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Boniface, Evansville; open to children ages 10-14; to volunteer or for more information contact Bob Koressel at 812-625-0035, sponsored by Knight of Columbus Council 565.

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 20 (inclement weather date is Jan 27), noon, St. John, Daylight; open to boys and girls ages 10-14; proof of age is required; for more information call Don Crane at 812-204-6381; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14659.

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.

TEC Weekend, Feb. 16-18, St. Mary, Ireland; weekend of prayer, reflections/talks, discussions, activities based on the Paschal Mystery; open to young adults attending classes as a high school junior through college age; for application visit www.switec.org or e-mail tec@evdio.org.