Bulletin Board For Dec. 25

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Classes/Workshops

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 2, 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.

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0626.

Reality Spanish Classes, 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 16; Office of Hispanic ministry, 610 E. Walnut St., Ste. 220A, Evansville; introductory-level Spanish course where students will learn to read, write, understand and participate in basic conversations in Spanish; $100/person, materials included; registration is required and space is limited; for more information or to register call Cesar Berrios at 812-618-7519 or go to www.evdio.org/reality-spanish.

Couples Social Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Jan. 11-Feb. 8, West Coast Swing Level II; 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb. 9, East Coast Swing Level I; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays, Jan. 15-Feb. 12, Night Club Two-Step Level II; St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; $65/couple, class size limited; pre-registration required by Jan. 7 by calling 812-485-5725; for more information visit stmarysepworth.com.

Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 13, Memorial Hospital’s Mary Potter Classroom, Jasper; children over age of 4 may attend; class includes tour of the nursery, demonstrations in infant holding, burping, feeding and changing a diaper; attendees are asked to bring a doll or teddy and a blanket to practice the skills; parents asked to attend with their children, class free for those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $10, pre-registration necessary; information and to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Dinner

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

Chili Soup and Baked Potato Bar, 5-7:30 p.m., Jan. 15, St. Philip Neri church basement, Bicknell; serving chili soup, baked potato bar with all the fixins’, drink, dessert;

Fundraiser

Fifth Annual Good Shepherd New Years Day Bingo, doors open 10:30 a.m., warm ups at 11:15 a.m., main bingo starts at noon, Jan. 1, Good Shepherd social hall, Evansville; food and drink available; door prizes include two $150 cash prizes and two HD 32-inch flat screen televisions (winner’s choice); every player receives wristband good for prizes and incentives at all 2016 Good Shepherd bingos.

Health

St. Mary’s Mobile Digital Mammography — Sharing the Vision Dates, 8-11 a.m., Dec. 30 and Jan. 6, St. Mary’s Breast Center, Newburgh; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jan. 19, Memorial Baptist Church, Evansville; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 4, Tulip Tree Family Health Care, Fort Branch; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Feb. 11, Lynnville United Methodist Church, Lynnville; 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 812-485-5723.

Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Jan. 8, Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Classrooom, 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.

Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper offers stroke screenings for individuals who have risk factors for strokes; call 812-996-8550 to schedule a stroke screening; cost of screening is $40 cash or check; a physician order/referral is not required.

Support Groups

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

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.

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.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, 6 p.m., meets third Wednesday of each month, meeting room in back of church, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick, the caregivers and bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-550-8605.