Bulletin Board For Nov. 27
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General Interest
Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5-6:30 p.m., Dec. 1, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; presentation, ”The Art of Waiting”; $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.
Surviving the Holidays, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 2, Good Shepherd conference room, Evansville; helps those who have lost a loved one deal with emotions, traditions, social events; for more information contact Sue Kroupa at 812-626-8067; presented through Grief Share.
Alzheimer’s Association: Know the 10 Signs, 11 a.m.-noon, Dec. 2, Posey County Senior Center, 611 W. Eighth St., Mt. Vernon, Ind.; workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease to help with early detection and a change to begin drug therapy; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; open to the general public.
Evening of Adoration for Deacon Ordination, 6 p.m., Dec. 4, Annunciation of the Lord, Evansville (Holy Spirit Church); celebration of the ordination to the Diaconate of Ambrose Wanyonyi includes prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament; for more information contact Matt Miller at 812-424-5536 or email mmiller@evdio.org.
Das Nikolausfest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 12, lower level of St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; food and drink available including beer and wine tastings; entertainment by Heritage Hills High School Christmas Choir, "TubaChristmas" Band, The Kentucky Youth Corale; visit by St. Nicholas before parade, goody bags for kids, kids crafts, cookie decorating, quilt raffle, story telling; sponsored by St. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St Nicholas Church; for more information visit www.catholicnorthspencer.org. or call 812-937-2385.
“On Staying at Table: Being Faithful Amidst Life’s Difficulties,” 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 12, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; program explores how to support each other’s sanity and remain faithful amidst economic woes, political madness, dangerous social tensions, betrayals; $30 fee, registration due Dec. 9 by calling 812-367-1411, ext. 2915; offered by Sisters of St. Benedict.
Christmas Recital, 2 p.m., Dec. 13, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; music students of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand will showcase their skills on piano, violin and various band instruments along with choral selections; open to the public.
Service of the Longest Night, 6 p.m. CST, Dec. 19, St. Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel, St. Meinrad; service with prayer and Scripture for those who mourn and struggle with loss during the Christmas season; light refreshments will follow; everyone welcome; RSVP requested but not required to info@abbeycaskets.com or 800-987-7380; service hosted by Abbey Caskets.
2016 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 13-14, April 9-10, Sept. 17-18, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreats begin 7:15 a.m. Sat. and end 3 p.m. Sun.; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.
Patriotic Rosary, 9:30 a.m., every Wednesday, on the square in Loogootee; booklets provided; bring a lawn chair if desired.
Advent
Advent with Saint Angela, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 5, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; retreat will focus on Advent from the point of view of Saint Angela Merici; $20 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Advent Lessons and Carols Service, 7-8:15 p.m., Dec. 7, St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, St. Meinrad; the Saint Meinrad community and Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will present, “From Eden to Heaven: The Story of Salvation,” which tells the story of Christ through alternating Scripture readings and singing hymns and carols; free and open to the public; reception to follow in the Alumni Commons; for more information call 812-357-6501.
Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 9, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas through prayer; reconciliation will be offered; $20 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Card Party
Holy Cross Annual Card Party, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 3, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; Chinese Auction, food, socializing; call Sue Harrell at 812-753-3463 for more information or to RSVP.
Classes/Workshops
Alzheimer’s Association: Creating Positive Holiday Experiences, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Alzheimer’s Assoc. Office, 701 N. Weinbach, Evansville; program offers tips and strategies for caregivers for making the holidays enjoyable by minimizing stress and frustration; topics include travel, maintaining a routine, facilitating communication, knowing when to say “no” to others; $5 suggested donation; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing infoky-in@alz.org.
Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 8, 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.
Medic First Aid Refresher with AED, 8-11 a.m., Dec. 9, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $45, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399; Medic First Aid Bloodborne Pathogens Class can be added to this class to provide participants with the knowledge to reduce or eliminate the occupational risk of bloodborne pathogens; $15/person; register by calling number above.
CPR On-Line Training at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to find the appropriate course; after completing 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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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Dec. 10, 951 S. 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.
Fundraisers
St. Boniface, Evansville 2015 December Daily Drawing, begins Dec. 1, ends Dec. 31; daily drawings with amounts increasing each day starting with $150, grand prize on Dec. 31 of $2,500; every ticket in every drawing, 31 chances to win; tickets $100, only 200 sold, ticket sales end Nov. 30; call 812-423-1721 for more information or to buy tickets.
Whole Hog Raffle, drawing to be held Dec. 2, hog raised by a Mater Dei/St. Wendel family ready for processing in Jan. 2016, processing paid by Mater Dei Band Boosters, winner to decide meat selections; tickets $6 each or 2/$10, contact Sandy Phelps at 812-319-4474 or LaChere Rexing at 812-431-3897 for tickets; sponsored by Mater Dei Marching Wildcats.
St. Nick Bazaar, 8 a.m-5:30 p.m., Dec. 5 and 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 6, Precious Blood school, Jasper; cookie walk where homemade cookies can be purchased by the pound; also homemade breads, pies, dumplings, noodles, cakes, jellies, party mix, craft items, toys, books, Christmas wreaths, decorations, more; silent auction features Christmas dinnerware, nativity set, quilt, baskets of assorted items, more.
Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 6, St. Joseph school cafeteria, Vanderburgh County; event includes breakfast, visit with Santa, Chinese auction, book fair; everyone welcome; sponsored by the St. Joseph School Eighth Grade Class.
Adopt an Alpaca for the Holidays, donation of $50/6 months or $100/year helps cover the cost of routine medical care and boarding; receive a certificate of adoption with a five by seven photo of adopted alpaca in elegant cardboard folio, visit http://spsmw.org/?attachment_id=45831. to view photos; process adoption online or by mail; call 812-535-2931 or email rmorton@spsmw.org for more details; sponsored by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Retreat
Yarn Spinners Weekend, Dec. 4-6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; for those who enjoy yarn spinning, weaving, rug hooking, knitting or crocheting; all skill levels are welcome; for reservations or more information contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0269 or e-mail kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Spiritual Growth
Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m. Mass, Nov. 29, Holy Family, Jasper; Fr. Noel Mueller is celebrant, Father Paul Ferguson will concelebrate; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, Kim Kendall at 812-630-8933; or visit http://www.psci.net/blitzen/ or www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.
Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Women, Feb. 6-7, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all women in the Diocese of Evansville; for more information or to register contact Pedro Mendez at 812-316-1256; sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. (Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia en español para mujeres en el Sarto Retreat Center.)
Love Rosary Prayer Group, 10-11 a.m., Mondays, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; for more information contact Mary Winnecke at 812-205-1112 or Donna Scheller at 812-422-3797; everyone is welcome.
Support Groups
Bipolar Support Group, 7-8 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, Kempf Bi-Polar Wellness Center, third floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute Building, Evansville; free meeting for friends, family and/or people living with bipolar disorder; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-4934.
Men’s Cancer Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing Community Conference Room, Newburgh; group led by cancer survivor, volunteer Richard Condi welcomes and encourages men of all ages who are currently experiencing cancer treatment and survivors; all forms of cancer journeys are shared and supported; please call 812-485-5725 before first visit; contact Richard at 812-598-1720 or by email at R.Condi@twc.com.
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.
Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman 812-476-7200.
Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
