Bulletin Board For Dec. 27

General Interest

Engaged Encounter Weekend, Feb. 15-16, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators; call Dominic Faraone at 812-423-5456 at Catholic Charities for more information or to register  or visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html.

Mass and Rosary, 6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8746 before monthly business meeting; everyone welcome

Mother to Mother Group, 9-11 a.m., meetings the first and third Thursday each month, Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; Oct. 3 meeting is a Scrip tutorial with Lisa Mohr; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; play dates and Mom’s Nights Out are also offered; babysitting is provided; for more information contact Lisa Bindley at 812-842-2413.

Prayer Hour for Peace, 6:30-7:30 p.m., first Friday of every month, Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; call 812-367-1411 for more information.

Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit, Evansville, 7:30 a.m., every Sunday.

Classes

Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, beginning Jan. 6, St. Mary’s Women’s Wellness Center, 3801 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville; David and Donna Koring will teach dance fundamentals, East Coast Swing and modern-day version of the Jitter Bug; $65/couple; class size limited; pre-registration and payment due by Jan. 3 by calling 812-485-5725 or visiting http://www.stmarys.org/womenswellness.

Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 7 and 14, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; sessions designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art material and instructional books available; pre-registration required, group size limited; information contact 812-482-0626.

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

Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 8, Memorial Hospital’s Mary Potter Meeting Room, Jasper; children over age of 4 may attend; class includes tour of the nursery, demonstrations in infant holding, burping, feeding and changing a diaper, 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.

Zumba Classes at Corpus Christi, 7-8 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, 8-9 a.m., Saturdays; $3/class; for more information e-mail bbseib2300@sbcglobal.net or call 812-568-5019.

“Get Fit” Fitness Program, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; designed to help with balance and coordination; blood pressure and weight checks available; $5/session: for more details and to register call 812-481-2399.

Dinners

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 12, 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/child 10 and under.

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Fundraiser

Christ the King Winterfest, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 11, Christ the King School gym, Evansville; evening will include beer, wine and variety of sausages and sausage dishes, music, entertainment; $20/person; must be 21 and older to attend; for more information or to purchase tickets contact Eric Brackett at edbrackett@att.net or Jon Golding at jon_golding@cinfin.com.

Health

First Friday Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Jan. 3, Memorial Hospital Community Relations Classroom 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.

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 6; Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; information call Cheryle 812-996-0626.

Support Groups

Divorce Recovery Support Group, 6:45 p.m., meets every Tuesday, North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss 812-425-1625.

Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Wednesday of each month, , 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, 7-8:30 p.m., support group meets first Thursday of each month, 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, 6:30-8 p.m., meets first and third Monday of each month, Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Young Adult

Teens Encounter Christ Christmas Dance, 5:30-11 p.m., Jan. 4, Precious Blood gym, Jasper; Mass followed by supper and dancing; supper, drink, snacks provided; for more information contact Lindsay Barth at lindsaybarth92@gmail.com or 812-639-076