Bulletin Board For May 2
General Interest
Twenty-Eighth Annual Sisters’ Night Out, 5-8 p.m., May 6, CJ’s Willow Bowling Center, Evansville; fun filled evening of cosmic glow bowling, pizza, drinks, cookies and ice cream open to all religious women serving the Diocese of Evansville; reservations due by May 5, call Marty Horning at 812-476-6803, 812-425-4596 or by email at mhorning@twc.com or Sister Jane McConnell at 812-479-0367; sponsored by Evansville Serra Club.
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.
Classes/Workshops
Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, May 5-22, 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.
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 6 and 13, 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 812-996-0626.
Early In Pregnancy Class, 6-7:30 p.m., May 7, Memorial Hospital’s Board Conference room BC, Jasper; geared for expectant moms and their support person before the sixth month of pregnancy; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage, 1-3 p.m., May 7, GRADD Office, Owensboro; learn practical answers to questions that arise in the early stage of Alzheimer’s; designed for family caregivers; $5 donation suggested; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or by emailing infoky-in@alz.org
Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 8, Evansville Central Library, Browning Events Room A, Evansville; for family caregivers who want to know more about legal and financial issues when putting a plan into place to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing infoky-in@alz.org; donations welcome; sponsored by
Childbirth Refresher Class, 6:30-9 p.m., May 8, 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.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted; May 4,Father Christopher Droste.
Dinners
Knights of St. John, Haubstadt Mothers Day Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., May 11, Knights of St. John, Haubstadt; enjoy fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, rolls, dessert; dine in, carry out; Adults/$9, Children/$5.
Mother’s Day BBQ Chicken Dinner, 10 a.m., May 11, St. Anthony, St. Anthony; drive thru meals include chicken, baked beans, vinegar slaw, bread.
St. Wendel Knight of St. John Mother’s Day Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 11, St. Wendel Knights Home, St. Wendel; serving fried chicken dinners and dessert; $9/adults, $4.50/children under 12; for information call 812-963-6159.
Fundraisers
Making Memories Gala and Auction, 7-11 p.m., May 3, Sweetwater Event Center, Evansville; evening includes signature cocktails, dinner from Biaggi’s, dancing and live entertainment, silent and live auctions; $75/person, $1,000/corporate table of eight; cocktail attire; for reservations or more information contact Karen Oldham at 812-475-1012 or koldham@aolz.org; proceeds to benefit local Alzheimer’s Association chapter.
CR Youth Group 5K Run/Walk, sign in 7 a.m., race 8 a.m., May 3, St. Raphael parking lot, Dubois; pre-registration $12/grades K-12, $15/adults, $18 day of race; entry forms available at St. Peter Celestine, Celestine at 812-634-1875, St. Raphael, Dubois at 812-678-2011 or any Northesat Dubois school; printable form available at www.celestineduboiscluster.com or for more information call Tim Friedman at 812-678-5961.
Baby Quilts Offered by Catholic Charities, baby quilt show and continental breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m., May 10, Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper, tickets $9 in advance or $10 at the door; dinner and auction of 30 baby quilts, 6 p.m., May 28, St. James, Haubstadt; tickets are $25 for both events, call 812-423-5456 or visit www.charitiesevv.org/babyquilts to purchase tickets.
Rummage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May 16, 8 a.m.-noon, May 17, St. Anthony parish hall, St. Anthony; clothing, baby items, kitchen items, Christmas items, toys, books, furniture; $5 bag sale on Saturday; refreshments available; proceeds to be used for boiler and roof replacement of parish hall.
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
Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., May 5; 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 812-996-0626.
Reunions
Mount St. Joseph Academy or Junior College, re May 17-18, Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; Saturday includes registration 3-5 p.m., memory room, Mount Saint Joseph Museum, supper, evening prayer; Sunday includes registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., alumnae association meeting, class photos, Mass at 11 a.m., awards banquet at 12:30 p.m.; for more information or to register call 270-229-2006 or e-mail alumnae.msj@maplemount.org.
Mater Dei Class of 1954 Sixtieth Class Reunion, Sept. 17; information will be emailed or sent by mail to classmates; mark your calendar.
Support Groups
Check-In Time, 5-6 p.m., May 7, Board Conference Room B/C, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group for breastfeeding mothers includes weight checks for baby, mom-to-mom support, mom and baby transitions at home; no pre-registration required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events or call 812-996-2399.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., May 7, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; 812-996-6008; sponsored by Caring Hands Senior Services.
Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is May 20; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call at 812-996-0626.
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.
