Bulletin Board For Jan. 17

General Interest

Discipline of Non-Violence as a People of God, 6 p.m., Jan. 19, St. Mary, Evansville; thirtieth celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will include reflection, music and reception in Rager Hall; good will offering will be accepted with proceeds going to Patchwork Central; open to the public; sponsored by the Downtown Evansville Ministers Association.

Mater Dei High School Required Registration Meeting, 5:30-7 p.m., Jan. 21 or Jan. 29, Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei, Evansville; registration meeting for eighth grade students and parents; information regarding course scheduling will be discussed; for more information call Darlene Quinlin or Lou Ann Gilbert at 812-426-2258 or email dquinlin@evdio.or or lagilbert @evdio.org

Bearing the Grief of a Loved One, 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 23-Feb. 13, Lintzenich Ministry Center, St. Mary, Evansville; series designed to offer help to anyone who has lost a loved one; limited seating; for more information or to register call Deacon Joe Stofleth at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org.

“A Winter Night of Prayer,” 6:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 23, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; candlelit segments will begin on the half hour with 15 minutes of reflective reading and music followed by quiet prayer; attend all three hours or only part.

Fiber Frolic Event, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, - 11 a.m., Jan. 26, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; instruction on beginning levels of spinning, weaving, Nuno felting, participants choose one; $300 fee includes accommodations; registration deadline is Jan. 20; limited to 15 participants; for more information or to register contact Jason Moon at 812-535-2810.

Living in Reality Seminar, 8 a.m. Mass, 8:30 a.m. registration,9 a.m.-5 p.m. seminar, Jan. 25, St. Mary Activity Center, Huntingburg; seminar will include praise and worship, teachings, small group sessions, prayer time; $10/person donation includes light breakfast and lunch; open to the public; for more information visit http://evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.

Christ the King Open House, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan. 29, 3101 Bayard Park Dr. Evansville; for more information call school office at 812-476-1792 or email Kristen Girten at kgirten@evdio.org.

St. Joseph School “Come and See Night,” 5-7 p.m., Jan. 30, St. Joseph School door #3, Vanderburgh County; pre-school through eighth grade; visit with teachers/parents/committee members, tour school building, folders and information packets available, personal tours, refreshments and cookies.

Valentine Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Feb, 9, St. Wendel Cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving whole hog sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes or French toast casserole, fruit cup, juice, milk, coffee; $6/adults, $3/ages 5-12, children age 4 and under free; Lucky Heart Drawing; everyone welcome; sponsored by St. Wendel Ladies Club.

 Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist Father Donald Dilger; Latin-English missalettes provided.

St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, open to those who knit or crochet to provide extra comfort and solace to patients identified by St. Mary’s Hospital chaplains and nurses; for more information call Cyndi at 812-485-4882.

Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.,

Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.

Classes/Workshops

Your Health and Diabetes, 7-8 p.m., Jan. 20, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; August topic is Stack the Deck Against Diabetes;no reservations or fee; call 812-996-0521 for more information.

Financial Class for Expectant Parents, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 22, St. Mary’s Gift Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; topics addressed are household financial planning, taxes and insurance, resources available for those needing assistance; free class but registration required by calling Terry Cooper at 812-485-6016

Get Fit Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesdays during January, 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.

Fit Mania, 5-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays in January, 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.

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

Core 20, 12:10-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays in January, 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 January, 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.

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.

Yoga Your Way, 5:45-6:15 p.m., Tuesdays during January, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; participants decide the kind of yoga to be performed each day; no pre-registration, class size is limited; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org.

Dance

Twelfth Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. band starts, Jan. 25, St. Philip Center, Posey County; live entertainment by Kraftworks; special raffle and half pot drawing; tickets $25/person, $40/couple includes appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks; must be 21 or older, ID required; advance tickets available at St. Philip parish office, St. Philip’s Inn and Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-985-2275.

Dinners

Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Jan. 26, school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children 10 and under; carry out available; donations of non-perishable items will be collected at door for the Lord’s Pantry; sponsored by the Outreach Commission.

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

Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Fridays during the school year, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call Cindy Shoulders at the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Fundraisers

Holy Cross Casino Night, 5 p.m.-midnight, gaming from 5-11 p.m., Jan. 18, Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; quarter fried chicken or BBQ dinner includes German potato salad, baked beans, Cole slaw, $8.50/plate; evening includes various games, bingo, half pot drawing, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, monkey races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament (call 812-753-3548 for reservation), cash games; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required.

St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.

Health

Community Prostate Cancer Screening, 6:30-9 a.m., Jan. 28, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $20 fee; for more information call 812-996-2399.

Community Health Screening, , 5:45-9 a.m., Jan. 29, Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; check of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, chemistry panel, 12-hour fast is required for blood work; cost $25/person; to register or for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Jazzercise®, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays through Jan. 28, $20/series; 6:45-7:45 p.m., Thursdays through Jan. 30, $20/series, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; dance-based cardio combined with strength training and stretching; pre-registration required; for more information visits www.mhhcc.org or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Yoga Fitness: A Workout for Mind and Body, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Wednesdays through Jan. 29, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; includes cardiovascular conditioning, functional strength, flexibility, muscle balance, relaxation, breath work; $30/four classes; pre-registration required by calling 800-852-7279, ext. 2399;

Hope Resource Center Activities, 3801 Bellemeade Ave., Suite 120, Evansville; Fridays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Playing Bridge; Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m., Knitting for Hope; for more information call (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485-5725.

Retreat

RCIA Retreat, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Catholic Center, Evansville; open to candidates, catechumens, sponsors, godparents; retreat leader is Kathleen Wolfe McCormick; names of registrants due by Jan. 20; cost $9.25/person billed to parish includes lunch; for more information contact Kay Beard at 812-425-5536 or kbeard@evdio.org.

Spiritual Growth

Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 19-22, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon; parish mission presented by Franciscan Friar Paul Schloemer includes four evenings of Scripture, song, witness and ritual; Sunday mission will conclude with a healing service including the Sacrament of the Sick; also condensed morning sessions on Mon., Tues. and Wed. following 8:15 school Mass; everyone welcome.

Support Groups

Celebrate Today, 6 p.m., Jan. 27, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; New Year’s Party, dress in holiday attire or sparkles; light meal followed by fellowship and discussion of topics geared specifically toward people affected with cancer; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-0626.

Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, support to help caregivers and parents who have experienced the devastation of a baby’s death due to early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life; no charge; for meeting schedule call Daviess Community Hospital Obstetrics Dept. at 812-254-8880.

S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call (812) 421-2800.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson (812) 423-4333.

Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Vocation Exploration

High School Come and See Weekend, Feb. 14-16, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to freshman through senior girls; pray, eat and recreate with the sisters and learn what it is like to be a nun in today’s world; parent permission required; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org or call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999.