Bulletin Board For Dec. 13

General Interest

Das Nikolausfest, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 14, St. Nicholas corner lot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 15, lower level of St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; food and drink available; music by Indy Polkamotion, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 14; entertainment by Heritage Hills High School choir on Saturday, Heritage Hills High School "TubaChristmas" Band on Sunday; visit by St. Nicholas after parade, goody bags for kids, kids crafts and cookie decorating, quilt raffle, desserts made by local Hispanic Community; sponsored by St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; visit www.catholicnorthspencer.org.

Christmas Schedule at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 9:30 p.m., carol service, 10 p.m. Mass, Dec. 24, refreshments served in monastery dining room after Mass; 10:30 a.m., Dec. 25, Mass in monastery church; Grotto Hill light display at night through Jan. 6; for information on guided tours and For Heaven’s Sake gift shop call 812-367-1411, ext. 2636.

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; instructors are Sharon Wagner and Yvonne Lueken; fee $25/couple for introductory session, follow-up sessions $25, $20 for materials; for more information or to schedule an appointment call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Prayers for Claire, every Friday, 8:10 a.m. when school is in session, St. John the Baptist Chapel, Newburgh; pray the rosary for 6-year-old parishioner Claire Hood; child-friendly Rosary time, children are encouraged to attend.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Philip, Posey County; stop by chapel or contact Dolores at 812-985-2411 for more information or to schedule a time.

Mass for Peace, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass every Tuesday at 6 p.m., join in prayer for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.

Advent Activity

Advent Evening Prayer at the Cathedral, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Evening prayer consists of the singing of psalms and canticles, Scripture reading, homily and intercessions; for more information call Matt Miller at 812-424-5536 or email mmiller@evdio.org.

Classes/Workshops

Know the 10 Signs of Altzheimer’s Disease, 1- a.m.-noon, Dec. 17, Ohio Township Central Library, 4111 Lakeshore Dr., Newburgh; early detection affords a chance for drug therapy, clinical studies and planning for the future; interactive workshop features video clips of people with Alzheimer’s disease; $15 fee/professionals, $5/donation suggested for family caregivers; register by calling 800-272-3900 or by email at infoky-in@atz.org.

Legal and Financial Planning Regarding Alzheimer’s Disease, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 18, Central Library, Browning Event Room A, Evansville; workshop designed for family caregivers to learn about legal and financial planning for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease; $5 suggested donation, no professionals; to register call 800-272-3900 or email infoky-in@alz.org.

Supersitter, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 23, Memorial Hospital Community Relations Classroom, Southside Office, Jasper; class covers basics of babysitting including care and safety of infants and children, play activities, basic first aid and getting along with children; demonstrations on diapering, holding, feeding; open to persons 10-14 years old; class size limited; $20 fee; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fit Mania, 5:30-6 p.m., Mondays in December, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside office, Jasper; high-energy class designed for both a physical and mental challenge; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org.

Strike a (Yoga) Pose, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays in December (except holidays), Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; traditional Yoga poses with today’s music encouraging strength, flexibility, muscle toning and cardiovascular conditioning; $5/class, no pre-registration required; for more information call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call (812) 481-2399.

Strength and Endurance Class, 5:30-6 p.m.,Wednesdays in December, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; pre-registration not required, class size limited; $3/class, pre-registration not required.; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org.

Core 20, 6:10-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in December (except holidays), Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; 20-minute muscle conditioning class; $3/class; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org.

Jazzercise Express, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Thursdays in December, Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; workout featuring a streamlined fusion of strength and cardio conditioning; $3/session, no pre-registration required; for more information call 800-852-7270, ext. 2399.

Get Fit Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Fridays during December, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; class designed to improve balance and flexibility through the use of chair yoga; $5/class; no pre-registration, class size is limited; for more information call 812-852-7279, ext. 2399 or visit www.mhhcc.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, second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. or first Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 p.m., focuses on diabetes prevention plan; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.

Cursillo

Ultreya Information: First Monday, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Washington; Second Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.

Dance

Twelfth Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Jan. 25, St. Philip Center, Posey County; live entertainment by Kraftworks; tickets $25/person, $40/couple includes appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks; must be 21 or older, ID required.

55

“Get Fit”: 55 Fitness Program, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mondays and Wednesdays during December (except holidays), 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.

Fundraisers

Christmas Cookie Walk, 8-11 a.m., Dec. 14, St. Clement fellowship hall, Boonville; more than 100 varieties of Christmas cookies, candies, jams, cakes, pies, breads sold by the pound; enjoy free wassail, Christmas cake and holiday music; no admission fee.

St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; smoke free; guaranteed pay-outs, lucky number, big X - $200, pull tabs, attendance prize; no one under 18 admitted; sponsored by St. Ann’s Altar Society; 812-422-1014.

Health

Cardiovascular Screenings, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Dec. 23, 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.

Heart and Stroke Screenings, first and third Thursday of every month for everyone, and fourth Thursday of every month for Women only; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call 812-485-5233 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

Women with Cancer Support Group, meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hope Resource Center, Evansville; call (812) 485-5725 or (800) 580-3883 to obtain schedule of meetings.

Compassionate Friends, meet the third Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m., Eastside Christian Church, Bayard Park and Weinbach Ave., Evansville; group of bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of any age child; call Eldon Scott 812-768-5099.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call (812) 476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-402-0880

Trips

Badgett Playhouse Trip, Dec. 20; travel with St. Mary, Evansville parishioners to Grand Rivers, Ky., to see “Variety: A Christmas Spectacular” and enjoy lunch at Patti’s; $60/person includes motor coach, lunch and show; for more information or reservation call St. Mary’s parish office at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org.

Youth

Grief Support Group, first and third Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Mental Health America, Evansville; monthly sessions are open to youth ages 9-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one; for more information call Joe Gilreath at 812-426-2640.