Bulletin Board For Feb. 21

General Interest

Lincoln’s Legacy, 3 p.m., Feb. 23, Parish Center in Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; youth in the local Jasper area present play about Abraham Lincoln’s life and the legacy he left behind in honor of Presidents' Day; free will offering will be taken with proceeds to go towards future plays as well as the community food bank.

Discovery Night, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 26, St. Wendel School, St. Wendel; open to all prospective students and their parents; tour school, speak with faculty, current students and parents; for more information contact Hallie Denstorff at 812-963-3958.

“Fat Sunday” Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., March 2, St. Anthony cafeteria, Evansville; all-you-can-eat pancakes $5, sausage, coffee, milk, or juice included; children under 8 or adults over 65 eat free.

“Check Us Out,” 6:30-7:30, March 6, St. Philip School, Posey County; open house for prospective families; tour school, meet teachers, ask questions; information on new all-day enrichment program for pre-school and pre-kindergarten classes; for more information call Andrea Lodato-Dickel at 812-985-2447.

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.

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.

Classes/Workshop

Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s – Part ii, 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 26, Alzheimer’s Association Office, Old Post Office Place, Evansville; workshop designed for people with Alzheimer’s Disease on what you need to know, what you need to plan, what you can do to develop and work with your care team; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or by emailing infoky-in@alz.org

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 4 and 11, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling Tracy Wright at 812-996-0626.

Gospel of John and Church History, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, March 5-April 9, Resurrection School, Evansville; 9:30-11 a.m., Thursdays, March 6-April 10, Catholic Center, Evansville; classes conducted by Father Donald Dilger; $35/person; textbook: a Bible.

Reducing Stress, 6:30-7:30 p.m., March 6, Community Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; learn the causes, signs and ways to reduce and manage stress; $5 fee; for more information or to register visit www.mhhcc.org and click on classes and events or call 812-996-2399.

Childbirth Refresher Class, 6:30-9 p.m., March 6, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and delivery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $15; for more information or to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, March 6-20, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, care of the newborn and mother after delivery, nutrition; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

College Faith Life

Ash Wednesday Masses, noon, March 5, Carter Hall, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville; 5 p.m., March 5, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; celebrant is Bishop Charles C. Thompson.

Dinners

Spaghetti Dinner, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Nativity, Evansville; $7/adults, $4/children under 12; sponsored by Nativity Men’s Club and Memorial Girls’ Softball Team; proceeds to benefit Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

Holy Cross Family Style Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., March 2, Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.

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

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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

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.

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

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., March 3, 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; for information call Cheryle 812-996-0626.

First Friday Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., March 7, 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 and click on health screenings.

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.

Fit Over Fifty, Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Fridays at 9 a.m., St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people over 50 includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises; go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for more information call Kathy Harris at (812) 490-2054 or the parish office at (812) 490-1000. 

Lenten Program

Annual Lenten Day of Recollection, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., March 15, Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul Seton Residence, Evansville; theme is “What Do You Want of Me, Lord?”; spiritual directors are Deacons Joe, Dave and Mike Seibert; Mass celebrated by Fr. Philip Kreilein; $10 fee payable at registration includes breakfast and dinner; for reservation call 812-423-7842 by March 10; open to everyone.

Retreat

Saint Thérese of Lisieux, 7 p.m., March 21-after lunch, March 23, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; women’s retreat with presentations and quiet time for prayer, small-group sharing, opportunities for confession and the Eucharist; $180/residents, $130/commuters

Beauty and Justice Retreat, March 28-30, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; “Nourishing Your Heart’s Commitments” focuses on Earth and people with fresh insight into the Gospels; $250/commuters, $350/overnight guests; to register or for more information call 812-535-2931 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, 2:30 p.m. praise and worship, followed by Mass, Feb. 23, St. Joseph, Dale; Father August Busch is celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239 or visit www.psci.net/blitzen/

St. Theresa Parish Mission, 6:30 p.m., March 10-12, St. Theresa, Evansville; theme of mission presented by Gary Montgomery is "Christ is the Light"; everyone welcome.

Spot Shoot

Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; noon until dark, Sundays, Feb. 23-March 9, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee.

Support Groups

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.

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.

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.