Bulletin Board For Aug. 2

General Interest

Precious Blood Quilt Show, Aug. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 5, 4-6 p.m. and after all weekend Masses; Precious Blood Cafetorium, Jasper.

2011 Strassenfest Wettlauf 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, Aug. 3, race begins 8 a.m., corner of Ninth and Main St., Jasper; course covers well marked rolling, paved city streets, is policed, has water stations and mile splits; entry fee $20, children under 12 may enter the race/walk for $10; for more information contact Becky Siewers at 812-481-2442; sponsored by the St. John Bosco Catholic Youth Ministries, Holy Family School and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.

“Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream” Symposium, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; video, personal reflection and group activities designed to bring together indigenous wisdom and modern knowledge in a transformative learning experience to change the dream of consumerism to the dream of sustainability and mutuality; $35/person, pre-register at rmorton@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2932.

Restless Heart – A Movie About the Life of St. Augustine, Aug. 11, 4:15 p.m., Showplace Cinemas East; only one public showing; tickets $7/person at the door, available 3-4 p.m.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, Fridays, Aug. 16 through Nov. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; DVD series helps discover how to work through the emotions of separation and divorce; for more information contact Pam at 812-482-1805.

Formation Day: Enrich, Empower, Engage, Aug. 24, doors open 8 a.m., session 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; for all who teach and share the Catholic faith; keynote speaker is Carole Eipers, Vice President of Catechesis for William H Sadlier; 10 break-out sessions; fee $17/person, limited to first 180 registrants; sponsored by the Office of Catechesis; register online at http://www.evansville-diocese.org/adulteducation/Formation registration page.htm; for more information contact Kay Beard at 812-424-5536 or by email at kbeard@evdio.org.

Heartland Half Marathon and 5K, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m., begins at Jasper Train Depot, Jasper; pre-registrants for both races will receive a technical shirt, first 500 runners to preregister will also receive a running hat and additional race gift; to register go to active.com or heartlandhalfmarathon.com; for more information visit the above websites or call 800-968-4578.

Spiritual Direction Training Program, applications now being accepted for two-year program that begins the week of Oct. 14 at Ursuline Sisters’ Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; for more information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org or contact Ursuline Sister Ann Mcgrew at 270-229-0200.

Neighbor to Neighbor Classes, program designed and facilitated by Catholic Charities that helps people develop skills and attitudes to overcome financial and life problems to build a better future; for more information call 812-423-5456.

GED Sponsorship Program, Catholic Charities with the support of Vectren is now sponsoring GED exam fees; for more information call 812-423-5456 or email ccordovilla@evdio.org

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.

Classes

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Education Programs, series of 12 evening classes; Tuesdays, Aug. 6-Oct. 22, 1-3 p.m., VA Clinic, Evansville and by VTEL to VA clinics in Owensboro, Marion, Paducah, Effingham, Mt. Vernon and Vincennes, for families of veterans; Mondays, Sept. 9-Nov. 5, 6:45-9 p.m., Old North United Methodist Church, Evansville, for family members or friends who care for those individuals with serious mental illness; no charge; pre-registration required; for more information or to register contact Diane at 812-423-4333; visit www.namievansville.org.

YogaFit, Wednesdays, Aug. 7-28, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; yoga designed for a total mind and body workout; wear comfortable clothes, bring water; $30/person; pre-registration required; to register visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 812-996-2399.

Agricultural Injuries, Aug. 14, 6-8 p.m. Board Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; course will focus on injuries associated with faring, including livestock, chemicals, grain bins, farm machinery; question and answer session will follow; open to any pre-hospital health care providers; free and no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-996-0354 or 812-996-2030.

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-noon, 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.

Strength and Endurance Class, meets Wednesdays in Aug., 5:30-6 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; focuses on strengthening entire body, geared toward all fitness levels; $3/class, pre-registration required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events” or call 812-996-2399.

“Strike a (Yoga) Pose,” Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class, class size limited; for more information call 812-996-2399.

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; all classes held in the Jasper Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.

Core20, Wednesdays, 6:10-6:30 p.m., Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, abdomen; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Dinner

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, Aug. 18, serving begins10:30 a.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9/adults, $5/children 10 and under.

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“Circuit Training 55 ” Fitness Program, Fridays in Aug., 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wellness Center Memorial Southside, Jasper; work on cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular strength; $5/session, pre-registration required, class size limited; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 912-996-2399.

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

2013 Wisdom Days, Wisdom Days in the Diocese of Evansville are scheduled Mondays, Oct. 21, Dubois County at the Huntingburg Event Center; Oct. 28, Vincennes at the Activities Center at Vincennes University; Nov. 4, Evansville at the Catholic Center; day will include attendance prizes, lunch, speakers discussing topics of current interest to seniors and presentation from Bishop Charles C. Thompson; free to attendees, good will offerings are appreciated; reservations are necessary as space is limited, call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456 for questions or reservations.

St. James, Haubstadt Senior Trip, Dec. 5-10, trip to Savannah, Georgia; fee includes motor coach transportation, five nights lodging, eight meals, all fees to attractions; for more information or reservations call Norma at 812-867-3036; reservation deadline is Sept. 30.

Fundraisers

Memorial Cheer Carwash, Aug. 10, 9 a.m.-noon, G.D. Ritzy’s, North Green River Rd., Evansville; donations accepted; for more information call 812-476-4632.

St. Mary’s Pulmonary Support Group Picnic Fundraiser, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., American Baptist East Fellowship Hall, Evansville; event will include bingo, K9 demonstration from Evansville Police Department, jewelry making, Tai Chi class, corn hole competition, music by the Fraley’s, door prizes; bring a White Elephant item and homemade dessert to enter a competition; $10/person, $18/couple, $30/family of four includes two-piece chicken meal; all proceeds to benefit St. Mar’s Pulmonary Rehab Support Group; to reserve tickets call 812-485-5230.

Twenty-first Annual St. Martin Men’s Club Hog Roast, August 25, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Martin, Whitfeld, $7/adults, $4/children; carry out available.

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.

Health

Cardiovascular Screenings, Aug. 27, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Memorial Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; screenings for peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stroke; four-hour fast required; $90 fee; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-1551.

Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper offers stroke screenings for those 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.

St. Mary’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Classes, openings for 4, 5 and 6 p.m. classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; open to anyone who wishes to prevent or control heart or lung disease in a supervised setting; $40/month; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Reunions

Catholic Charities Adoption Reunion, Aug. 3, 4 p.m., Bosse Field, Evansville; open to those who adopted a child or who themselves were adopted through Catholic Charities; $7.50/person includes Ballpark Buffet and game tickets; for tickets or more information call Kathy Wilkerson at 812-423-5456 or go online to www.charitiesevv.org/adoption-reunion.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, Aug. 4, 2:30 p.m., worship, 3 p.m., Mass, St. Joseph, Dale; Father August Busch will be celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239 or Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502 or visit www.psci.net/blitzen/.

Support Groups

Bariatric Support Group, Aug. 12, 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 812-996-0185 or 812-996-0218.

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.

Men’s Cancer Support Group, second Tuesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Medical Office Building, 3801 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville; volunteer-driven group will give cancer survivors a chance to share their experiences, some meetings will feature healthcare professions to help educate survivors and assist in the healing process; for more information call 812-485-5725.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group, Oct. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Mary’s Cardiac Conference Room, Evansville; theme of group is “Building the Body Around the Lungs”; for more information call 812-963-9543.

Youth

Back to School Blitz for Uninsured and Underinsured Children, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ECHO Community Health Care’s Main Campus clinic, 315 Mulberry St., Evansville; free school and sport physicals, immunizations, eye exams, dental screenings for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade students who are residents of Vanderburgh, Warrick or Posey Counties and are without insurance or have insurance that doesn’t cover these services; must have current immunization record; interpreters available; appointments required by calling 812-435-8343.