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General Interest

Christmas Eve Latin High Mass, Dec. 24, 8 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist is Father Donald Dilger.

Moral Decision Making, Jan. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., Holy Family Parish Center, Jasper; presentation by Sharon Vogler and Irene Evans on making good moral decisions; for more information call 812-482-3076.

Study the Catechism during the “Year of Faith,” Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m., Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.;  $15 fee for first session includes book and lunch, $10 fee per session includes lunch; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemouont.org.

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

Square Dance Lessons, 10 weeks of lessons begin Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m., St. John, Daylight; classes are necessary to participate in the monthly dances; first class is free, $10/class after first class; for more information call Roger Koester at 812-455-5297.

Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, Jan. 8 and 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 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.

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED, two session class, Jan. 8 and 15; 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office. Jasper; class provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; skills taught include CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking; cost  $60; pre-registration required; for information or to register call 812-481-2399.

Absolute Abs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; build core strength using mat, exercise ball, weights; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399.

Childbirth Classes, series of classes that includes relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as details of labor and birth, medical intervention, tour of Daviess Community Hospital obstetrics department; for next class schedule call 812-254-8869.

Core20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, abdomen; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Dinner Dance

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, Dec. 31, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; St. Clement, Boonville, serving pork steak, baked potatoes, green beans, salad, cookies, beverage; appetizers and snacks, cash bar; DJ’s are Dave and Connie King; $20/person, tickets available at the door or call 812-8974653.

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“Circuit Training 55 ” Fitness Program, Fridays in Jan., 10:30-11:15 a.m., Wellness Center Memorial Southside, Jasper; work on cardio-respiratory fitness and muscular strength; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 912-996-2399.

Fit Over Fifty, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.; 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 Kathy Harris at 812-490-2054 or the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Fundraiser

Marian Educational Outreach Tri-State IDOL Auditions, Jan. 12, 2 p.m. and Jan. 16, 5 p.m., Washington Square Mall, Evansville; semi-final auditions on Feb. 9, gala on April 19; $1,000 in cash prizes; audition applications available at meoidol.com, Evansville German American Banking locations, Mater Dei and Memorial High School offices, Evansville or by calling 812-402-6700, ext. 312, registration must be postmarked by Jan. 10, $10 audition fee; all proceeds to benefit Marian Educational Outreach, a ministry providing opportunities for all students to reach their highest potential while remaining in the Catholic School System.

Health

“Cardio HIIT” Workout, Tuesdays and Thursday, Jan. 3-31, 4:15-4:35 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; 20-minute work-out consisting of bursts of high-intensity activity, some less-intense; $3/class; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 812-996-2399.  

First Friday Health Screening, Jan. 4, 7-9 a.m., 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; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings, enter First Friday then 2012 as the password.

Jazzercise®, Mondays, Jan. 7-Feb. 25, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 26 and Thursdays, Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; $40/series; pre-registration is required; for more information or to register visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 812-996-2399.

Cardiovascular Screenings, Jan. 9, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Memorial Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; screenings for peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stroke; four-hour fast required; $90 fee; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-1551.

Specialized Therapies for Women with Incontinence, St. Mary’s for Women, Evansville; trained female therapists who evaluate and address causes for this problem; for more information or to schedule a free group presentation call 812-485-4968.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, Jan. 6, 1:30 p.m. CST worship, 2 p.m., Mass, St. Clement, Boonville; Benedictine Father Noel Mueller will be celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239 or Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, Debra Ordner at 812-483-9464; visit www.psci.net/blitzen/

Support Groups

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

Come and See Weekend, Jan. 4-6, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40; meet Benedictine sisters, share in community life and prayer, meet other women considering religious life; no pressure, no commitment; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Benedictine Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999; or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.