Bulletin Board For Feb. 7

General Interest

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.

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-encounter.html.

Compassionate Healing, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 17, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; topics include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, practicing compassionate healing; $79/person includes lunch; for more information or to register call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or 800-880-2777, online visit www.thedome.org/programs; registration deadline is Feb. 13.

Spinning Weekend Retreat, March 7-9, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Arts at the Mount” is open to anyone who spins, weaves, knits, crochets; for more information or to register call 270-229-0206 or online at Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Holy Rosary Faith Day, 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m., March 8, Holy Rosary, Evansville; workshops throughout the day will focus on prayer; $10 registration until March 3 and $12 after that date; morning refreshments, lunch, printed materials included in registration cost; for more information or to register call Holy Rosary at 812-477-8923. 

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.

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.

Card Party

St. James, Haubstadt, noon, Feb. 9, St. James Madden Hall; door prizes, Chinese auction, raffle, bake sale; $5/person admission includes lunch; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net.

Classes

Your Health and Diabetes, 7-8 p.m., Feb. 17, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper;  no reservations or fee; call 812-996-0521 for more information.

Fit Mania Beginner, 4:15-4:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; aerobics class that combines total body exercises and movements; $3/class; visit www.mhhcc.org or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Get Fit Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Fridays, 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, 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.

Jazzercise®Express, 12:15-12:45 p.m., Thursdays, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; provides calorie-burning, muscle-toning results; $3/session; no pre-registration, class size limited; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 80-852-7279, ext. 2399.

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

Jazzercise, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb. 4-25 or Thursdays, Feb. 6-27, Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; $20/four sessions; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Shape It Up, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; combination of Core 20 and Strength & Endurance; $5/class; visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 800-852-7279, Ext. 2399.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Education Programs, 6:45-9 p.m., twelve Monday evening classes beginning March 3, Old North United Methodist Church, Evansville; classes are 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 812-423-4333; visit www.namievansville.org.

Dance

Daddy and Daughter Dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 14, St. John, Daylight; open to all girls ages 5-10 and their Special Guy; evening is free and will include dancing, snacks, pictures, memories; reservations required by calling Jo Keen at 812-431-5919 or my email at mmjkeen@twc.com; hosted by Evansville Area Little Flowers Girls Club.

Dinners

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 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.

Holy Cross Alumni Chili Supper, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 16, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving soup, sandwiches, dessert and drink; $5/adults, $3/children 4-11, free/children 3 and under; $20/gallon, $10/half gallon; proceeds to benefits Holy Cross Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 16, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9/adults, $5/child 10 and under; non-perishable food donations will be collected for The Lord’s Pantry.

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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Feb. 11, meeting room, 951C S. Hebron Ave., Evansville; informal program designed for individuals who are, or will be, new to the federal Medicare program; free but registration required by calling 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610; sponsored by St. Mary’s Senior Connection.

“Get Fit: 55 ” Fitness Program, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mondays in Feb., 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.

“Circuit Training 55 Fitness Program,  10:30-11:15 a.m., Wednesdays during Feb., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; improve cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular strength; for more information call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

St. Joseph Valentine Dinner/Dance/Auction, 5 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 8, St. Joseph, Princeton; dinner by R’z Café and Catering of roast beef and chicken in mushroom wine sauce; evening includes dinner, dancing, cash bar, dessert auction, silent and live auction; tickets $40/couple, $25/person, tickets sold after Masses or the school office.

Holy Cross Church Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Feb. 9, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving scrambles eggs, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, pecan rolls, coffee, orange juice, milk; $6/adults, $4/children 4-12, free/3 and under; sponsored by the Holy Cross Journeymen

A Taste of Italy, 4-8 p.m., Feb. 22, Santa Claus Community Center, Santa Claus; serving spaghetti with marinara and meatballs or penne with Alfredo and chicken, breadsticks, Italian salad, dessert, beverage, $10/adults, $5/children 12 and under; evening includes wine tasting (wine available for purchase by glass, bottle, case); for tickets call 812-937-2385, also available at the door; sponsored by St. Nicholas Church.

Super Splatter Board Shoot, Feb. 23, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; for more information and to purchase squares call the parish office at 812-367-1212; sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Sodality.

A Night at Mardi Gras, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, March 1, Clarion Inn and Conference Center, Evansville; serving New Orleans style dinner; evening includes dinner, dancing, cash bar, silent and live auctions, auction prizes include suite at Evansville Icemen’s game, unique piece of furniture from Sugarbakers, dinner for 10 at a river house getaway, $500 shopping spree from Tracy Zeller Jewelers; tickets $45/person; for reservations or more information call 812-459-2196; must be 21 to attend; proceeds to benefit St. Benedict Cathedral School.

Don’t Stop Running or Walking for Lent, 8 a.m., March 8, Scales Lake, Boonville; 5/K Run/Walk with various age and gender groups hosted by St. Clement, Boonville; $20 fee received before Feb. 15 includes T-shirt, $25 fee after Feb. 15; log on to www.stclementparish.org to print registration form and mail to parish; proceeds to benefit the building fund

Health

Hearty Hearts Cardiac Rehab Club, 7 p.m., Feb. 18, Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; next quarterly meeting will focus on exercise and fitness classes;open to all former and current Memorial Hospital cardiac rehab patients and their families; discussions on diet, exercise, stress, medications and heart related topics; no charge; 800-852-7279, ext. 0554.

Yoga Fitness: A Workout for Mind and Body, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Wednesdays in Feb., 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;

Lenten Programs/Activities

St. Benedict and Lent: A Holy Season; Do you Have The Strength For It? 9-11:45 a.m., March 1, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; program presented by Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph; $30/person; registration deadline is Feb. 26, for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

Spiritual Growth

Spencer County Churches Hosting Divine Mercy Parish Mission, Feb. 10-12; featured speaker is Father Bill Hayward; for times and locations call the parish office at 812-649-4811 or visit www.thedivinemercy.org/events.

St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Parish Mission, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 16-18; mission presented by Benedictine Father Godrey Mullen; reception following each session in parish center; for more information contact the parish office at 812-425-3369.

Third Annual 33 Day Consecration to Jesus Through Mary, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 20, St. Boniface, Evansville, opening holy hour and benediction; 6:30 p.m., March 25, St. Boniface, Evansville, closing Mass and Total Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Spot Shoot

Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; noon until dark, Sundays, Feb. 9-March 9, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee.

Support Groups

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 19, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8578.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets second Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m., Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; for more information call 812-254-8620, ext. 1622.

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.

Trip

Red Skelton Museum and War Memorial, Feb. 19; buffet lunch at Dogwood Restaurant in Vincennes includes both salad and dessert bar; $45/person includes transportation, access to all sites, all taxes and gratuities and buffet; for more information or reservation call St. Mary’s parish office at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org.

Youth

Cub Scout Faith Day, 8 a.m.-noon, March 8, Catholic Center, Evansville; registration deadline is March 3; for more information or to register call Cathy or Ken Egler at  812-482-7809 or 812-630-5495 or email cathy.egler@gmail.com.