Bulletin Board For June 30, 2017

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General Interest

Art Exhibit by Laura Foster Nicholson, through July 14, St. Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad; exhibit of tapestries, watercolors and digital prints; free and open to the public; for library hours call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311, or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/.

Rex Mundi Class of 1967 50th Class Reunion, begins 5:30 p.m. with Social Hour, dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Aug. 5, Oak Meadow Country Club, Evansville; reservations required by July 8, $35 per  person; for more information or to make reservations, contact lindafeul@aol.com.

Classes/Workshops

Monasticism in the 21st Century — A View from the Trenches, 7 p.m., July 2 - 9 p.m., July 3, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; presented by Father Michael Casey; $175 includes program, overnight lodging at Kordes Hall, two meals; commuter cost $125; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/events.

Herbalicious: Mastering Culinary Herbs, 5:30-8:30 p.m., July 13, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; learn health benefits of herbs and how to preserve and pair fresh herbs; cost $35; registration deadline July 6; register online at Events.WhiteViolet.org or call 812-535-2930.

Dyeing Cotton and Plant-Based Yarns and Fibers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., July 15, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; instruction on how to hand paint beautiful skeins of cotton, rayon, Tencel, linen and other plant fibers using fiber reactive dyes in your choice of color; cost $100; registration deadline July 8; register online at Events.WhiteViolet.org, call 812-535-2930 or email wvc@spsmw.org.

Concert

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia’s “Men of Song Chorus,” 8 p.m., June 30, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; free concert features typical glee club repertoire to spirituals, art songs and contemporary choir pieces; open to the public, no tickets required; for more information, contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886.

Conferences

Gather in Faith Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 16, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; conference theme is “With Great Love;” keynote speaker Hallie Lord, author and radio host; cost $25, includes lunch, childcare available $5 per child, $15 family max; register online at www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Bethany Logan at bpmmjd@yahoo.com.

Catholic Charities Wisdom Days, Sept. 18,Huntingburg Event Center (Dubois County), Sept. 25, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University (Vincennes) and Oct. 2, St. Vincent/St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium (Evansville); free and includes lunch, speakers and attendance prizes; free-will offerings are appreciated; registration opens July 26 at 8 a.m. at www.ccevansville.org/wisdom-days.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required and deadline is two weeks prior to event.

Dinners

Steak Night, 5 p.m.-midnight, July 8, St. John the Evangelist, Daylight; dinner served 6-8 p.m., includes ribeye steak, baked potato, vegetable; adult beverages and sodas available to purchase; music throughout the evening by Haywire; advance ticket $18, at the door $20; must be 21 to enter, photo ID required; $5,000 in raffle prizes to be given away; corporate sponsorships available; call 812-867-3718 for information.

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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., July 6, 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.

Over 50 Catholic Singles Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Holy Family Room, St. Benedict Hall, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; all are welcome to join!

Fundraisers

Stitchin’ Sew n’ Sews Treasure Table Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 1, 2 and 3, Daller Room, St. Agnes, Evansville; fabric, project kits, books, patterns, magazines, notions, threads, templates and more for sale; contact Rosie at rmreising@wowway.com or 812-602-3850 for more information.

On the Hill 5K, 8:30 a.m., Sept. 16, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; registration open at 8 a.m.; $20 per person before Sept. 1, $25 after, $10 for ages 15 and under; registration includes a t-shirt; register at www.saintmeinrad.org/on-the-hill-5K/.

Health

The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, 12-1 p.m., July 6, Alzheimer’s Association, Evansville; information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease and treatment; registration required, designed for general public, $5 donation suggested; please call 800-272-3900 to register or visit www.communityresourcefinder.org.

Dementia Conversations, 1:30-2:30 p.m., July 6, Alzheimer’s Association, Evansville; workshop offers tips on how to have conversations with family members about deciding when to stop driving, going to the doctor, and making legal and financial decisions, and how to reduce stress by building a strong care team; registration required, designed for general public, $5 donation suggested; call 800-272-3900 to register or visit www.communityresourcefinder.org.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Fitness Classes, Jasper; for more information or to register for the classes, visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events,” or call the Health and Wellness staff at 812-996-2399.

Change the Life You Live: Diabetes, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building, Jasper; classes offered on a continual basis focusing on medications, self-monitoring, nutrition and physical activity; registration required by calling 812-996-0521.

Marriage

You Can Help Your Marriage — Retrouvaille, Aug. 11-13, Indianapolis; worldwide program offering tools for couples to rediscover a loving marriage relationship; visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org.

Marriage Help — Retrouvaille, program begins Aug. 18-20, Diocese of Owensboro; Retrouvaille (pronounced retro - vi) has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned or experiencing misery in their marriages; for information or to register, call the Diocese of Owensboro Family Life office at 270-852-8346 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Retreat

July Summer Retreat for Women Religious, July 16-21; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Mysticism of Desire: The Way of Spiritual Intimacy;” led by Missionary Oblate Father Daniel Renaud; retreat fee $450, includes accommodations, meals and program materials; commuters can attend for $275; for more information, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Spiritual Growth

Looking at the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalene and Judas, 10 a.m.-noon, July 8, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Edwin J. Guild Center, Belleville, Ill.; Bible study led by Mark Etling, Ph.D.; $10 per session; pre-registration is required; for more information or to register, visit www.snows.org/programs or contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270 or 314-241-3400 ext. 6270.

“Centering Prayer,” 5-6:30 p.m., July 11, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; Evening with an Ursulinedinner and presentation; preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., July 11, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; gatherings focus on “Praying for Peace in the world and in our hearts”; candlelight service includes prayer, music, time for silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information, call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.

“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $20 fee per class includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Catechist Formation Day “Encountering Christ in Scripture,” 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 26, Catholic Center, Evansville; cost $17 by Aug. 11, $25 after; for more information and to register, visit www.evdio.org/formation-day.

Masses for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 5 p.m., Saturdays, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; 11 a.m., Sundays, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available; for information, contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000.

Eucharistic Adoration, 4-5 p.m., second Sunday of each month, Motherhouse Chapel, Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; adoration concludes with evening prayer; for more information, contact kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Support Groups

“Creating Hope,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room located at the Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; sessions designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers to use creative expression as a coping mechanism; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; for more information, visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events” or call 812-996-7488

Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd, Evansville; group for divorced or widowed; for information call 812-867-5790.

Vocations

Spiritual Direction Training Program, begins Oct. 16, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; applications now being accepted for two-year program of four weekly training sessions each year to prepare participants for ministry of spiritual direction in the spirit of the Ursuline founder, St. Angela Merici; registration deadline is Aug. 31; scholarships available; for more information, contact Sister Mary Matthias Ward at 270-229-0200 or mary.ward@maplemount.org.

Youth and Young Adults

TEC 98 (Teens Encounter Christ), July 21-24, St. Mary, Ireland; future retreat weekends Nov. 11-13, and Feb. 17-19, 2018; three-day experience for young people searching for goals, acceptance, meaning and community; for application and