Bulletin Board For Sept. 18

General Interest

Sisters to Celebrate Fall Equinox, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 23, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; a chance to reconnect with Earth by acknowledging the passion of the time and the changing of the seasons with the opportunity for reflection, strength and change through music, readings, sharing and reflection; refreshments will be available, no fee; for more information call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Late Stage, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 24, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Suite 510, Evansville; learn new ways of connecting and interacting with the person with Alzheimer’s; information on resources, monitoring care, providing meaningful connections for those in the late stage and their families; registration required by calling 812-800-272-3900; $5 donation suggested; designed for family caregivers, no professionals please.

National Alpaca Farm Days Open House, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 27, White Violet Farm Alpacas, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; visit and talk with those who care for alpacas, feed alpacas, shop for alpaca items, see alpaca fiber demonstrations; no cost to attend; for more information call 812-535-2932, email rmorton@spsmw.org or visit openhouse.whitevioletalpacas.com.

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2, Annunciation of the Lord Parish Center, Christ the King Campus, Evansville; six sessions include a DVD series and facilitated discussion and other resources, including group discussion time with a priest; no fee but additional optional resources may require purchase; open to all; for more information or to register, contact Missy Parkison at 812-476-3061 or mparkison@evdio.org; registration deadline is Sept. 18.

St. Mary’s Market Days New Location, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., every Thursday through Oct. 1, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; local vendors offering homemade and homegrown items – fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and herbs, jewelry and crafts, honey.

Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5-6:30 p.m., Oct. 6, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; presentation, “The Wisdom of Women: Gifts of the Feminine Soul for Men as well as Women,” $20 includes program and dinner; pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or visit Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; visit www.ursulinesmsj.org for a complete list of dates and topics.

Respect Life Celebration, 5:30 p.m. both nights, 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 presentation by Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami on immigration and human trafficking; no cost to attend, suggested dinner offering $10/person; reservations required by calling Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456 or visiting www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html; registration deadline is Sept. 28.

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

“Annulment in the Catholic Church: Dispel the Myths, Journey Toward Healing” Program, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 23, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; Benedictine Sister Celeste Boda will discuss the theology of marriage and explore types of annulment processes, grounds for invalidity in formal annulment cases, how one starts the process; registration due by Sept. 20 by call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915; workshop is free, free will offering appreciated.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 7, 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.

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, Oct. 7, Health and Wellness 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.

Rediscover Catholicism, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Oct. 8-Dec. 10, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; monthly study of the book by Matthew Kelly; $10 per class includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

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.

English as a New Language Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-2:30 p.m., Nativity, Evansville, for more information call 812-476-7704; Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Dale, for more information call 812-937-2200; Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m., Guadalupe Center, Huntingburg; for more information call 812-683-5212.

Dinners

Fifth Annual Harvest Dinner, 5 p.m. cash bar, appetizers, silent auction, 6 p.m. dinner, Sept. 19, White Violet Center Garden, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; meal prepared by local chefs with locally grown food complemented with a selection of local wines; $70 donation/person, $500/table of eight, sponsorships also available; for more information or reservations call 812-535-2932, email rmorton@spsmw.org or visit harvest.whiteviolet.org.

Grilled Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept 27, St. Clement, Boonville; $10/half chicken dinner, $7/quarter chicken dinner, $4/chicken leg dinner, dinner includes sides, drink, dessert; sides include green beans, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, applesauce; extras: $5/half chicken, $3/large side; carry out available.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 27, 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.

Father McGivney Priests, Deacons and Religious Vocations Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Oct. 27, Huntingburg Events Center, Huntingburg; dinner to show appreciation to priests and religious working within Dubois and Spencer Counties and to promote vocations; Providence Sister Mary Beth Klingel is the guest speaker; for tickets or more information contact Steve Luegers at 812-631-4648.

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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.

Fundraisers

Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, pick up 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 19, corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab; pre orders email wevrard69@wowway.com or call parish office at 812-477-8923; sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.

Eighth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk, 9 a.m., Sept. 19, Evansville State Hospital, 3400 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; join Bishop Charles C. Thompson at event which includes food, fun, fellowship, free poncho, shirt, grocery bag; sponsorships available by calling 812-867-6974 by Sept. 1; proceeds to provide direct emergency assistance for the Evansville District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society clients; register morning of walk or online at www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.com., designate “Evansville District Council” as the recipient of pledge.

Thirteenth Annual Hole-y-One Golf Scramble, 7 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. blessing and morning tee-off, 11 a.m. lunch and afternoon registration, 1 p.m. afternoon tee-off, Sept. 25, Hulman Links Golf Course, Terre Haute; $400/ foursome, $100/single player, $200/hole sponsorship; registration deadline is Sept. 18; for more information or to register call Dianne Weidenbenner at 812-535-2802 or email dweidenb@spsmw.org; sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run, 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. walk, 9 a.m. fitness class, 10 a.m. awards, Sept. 26, Bohnert Park, Jasper; event includes fitness stretch, strength class, walk/run, scavenger hunt, free shirts while supplies last, breakfast foods/drinks, prizes; collect pledges and join in the walk; for more information contact Kayla Dooley at 812-639-1602, Judy Sonderman at 812-482-5284, Justin Kluemper at 812-634-5601; sponsored by the Jasper District of St. Vincent de Paul.

Fourth Annual St. Isidore Youth Group 5K Run/Walk, 7 a.m. sign in, 8 a.m. race begins, Oct. 3, begins at St. Raphael parking lot, Dubois; pre-registration fees are $15/grades K-12 and $18/adults, $20 day of race; for more information contact Ben Geis at 812-593-5235 or by email at bgeis@evdio.org; entry forms available at St. Peter Celestine, St. Raphael, any Northeast Dubois school; printable entry form available at www.celestineduboiscluster.com; proceeds to benefit various youth group projects and activities.

Evansville CureSearch Walk for Children’s Cancer, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. opening ceremony and walk, Oct. 10, Garvin Park, Evansville; money raised during the CureSearch Walk supports lifesaving research and clinical trials at children’s hospitals where Tri-State children are fighting cancer; event includes music, food, appearances of several local mascots including Star Wars characters and Disney princesses, and a special “kids zone” provided by Gilda’s Club of Evansville; for more information about sponsorship opportunities and team registration, visit www.curesearchgold.org/Evansville or contact Kristen Anderson at 240-235-2209 or email Kristen.anderson@curesearch.org. 

Fashionably Formal Resale Event, 8 a.m-1 p.m., Oct. 24, Mater Dei cafeteria, Evansville; consign and buy formal gowns, men’s shirts, ties, suspenders, shoes, jewelry, accessories; for more information contact thaller@evdio.org.

Health

Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Oct. 2, 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., Oct. 5, 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.

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; next sessions are Oct. 6 and 13; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.

Reunions

St. Rose Academy Twenty First Alumnae Reunion, doors open 10 a.m., Liturgy celebrated at 11 a.m. by Father Gary Kaiser followed by buffet luncheon at noon, Oct. 3, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University Campus, Vincennes; open to anyone who attended St. Rose Academy; $16/person, reservation deadline is Sept. 25; for more information contact Mary Ann Thacker at 812-882-6611 or by email marypearl66@yahoo.com.

Spiritual Growth

St. Bernard and St. Martin Parish Mission, 6 p.m., Sept. 20, St. Bernard, Rockport; Benedictine Father Dennis Robinson will present a one night mission on the topic “The Acts of the Apostles”; 5:30 p.m. prayer service in preparation for the World Meeting of Families and the pope's visit to the United States.

Support Groups

GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 30, Good Shepherd, Evansville; 13-week seminar and support group designed to help those who have lost a loved one rebuild their life; group led by people who have experience grief; for more information contact Sue Kroupa at 812-626-8067 or skroupa@evdio.org; no fee, $20 workbook recommended but not required.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, next meeting is Oct. 7, 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 mobrien@mhhcc.org; pre-registration is not required.

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.

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.

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 812-485-5230.

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.

Trips/Pilgrimages

Huber Winery Trip, 8 a.m-6 p.m. (approx.), Oct. 15; guided tour of winery, wine tasting, buffet lunch; $55/person; Lintzenich Ministry Center at St. Mary Campus, Evansville will open at 7:30 a.m. to gather for coffee, pastries, juice, water; restrooms also available; for more information or reservations contact Deacon Dennis at 812-425-1577 or drussell@evdio.org or Lee Griggs at 812-425-1577 or lgriggs@evdio.org; everyone welcome; sponsored by Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville.

Vocation Exploration

Evansville’s Got Sisters! Retreat, Oct. 9-10; pray and share with Sisters from different religious communities in the Evansville area while discerning vocation; for more information contact Daughter of Charity Sister Theresa Sullivan at sistertheresa.sullivan@doc.org or by calling 812-963-7556; to register visit http://called2.be/EGSOct15; sponsored by the Diocese of Evansville Vocations Committee.

Youth/Young Adult

Safe Kids’ Day, 3:30-6 p.m., Sept. 23, St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, 1116 Millis Ave., Boonville; families are encouraged to attend; event includes car seat checks, car temperature demonstration, helmet safety information, Spot the Tot vehicle awareness, free bike helmets for the first 100 kids, door prizes, giveaways.

Eighth Annual Massive Chili Fire, 4 p.m. gathering, 4:30 p.m. Mass with food and fun to follow, Oct. 18, St. Mary, Ireland; open to young adults ages 18-35; a chance to get together and enjoy one another’s company, no expectations, no need to bring anything; for more information contact Father Alex Zenthoefer at azenthoefer@evdio.org or Cathy Crowdus at ccrowdus@evdio.org or call 812- 424-5536.

2016 Diocesan Pro-Life Youth Pilgrimage for Life, Jan. 21-24, Washington D.C.; buses will depart from various locations or at St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; $305/participant includes transportation, overnight accommodations, sweatshirt, lanyard, rain poncho, daily breakfast, one lunch, two dinners, opportunity to tour sites in and around Washington, D.C.; need based scholarships available; sponsored by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry; for more information visit http://www.evdio.org/pilgrimage-for-life.html; registration deadline is Nov. 30