Bulletin Board For Jan. 30
General Interest
Good Shepherd Catholic School “Come and See” Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb.5, Good Shepherd Catholic School, Evansville; for all prospective students and parents; tour the school and meet the teachers; for more information, call 812-476-4477.
Catholic Divorce Survival, 6-7:30 p.m., EST, Thursdays, February 12-April 30, St. Mary’s Activity Center, Huntingburg; weekly DVD sessions to help those seeking healing from divorce, work through emotions, ask questions of forgiveness and new family dynamics, understand the annulment process, and more; no fee to participate, register by calling 812-683-2372.
Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5:30-7 p.m., February 3, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “The Art of Simplicity” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Amelia Stenger; $15 includes program and dinner; pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or visit Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; visit www.ursulinesmsj.org for a complete list of dates and topics
Ursuline Sisters Celebrate Year of Consecrated Life by Hosting Tours, 1:30 p.m., February 8, Motherhouse, 8001 Cummings Rd, Maple Mount, Ky.; tour the property and meet with sisters about their lives; for more information, call Dan Heckel, 270-229-2007.
Card Parties
Holy Redeemer Card Party, 1:30 p.m., February 15, Holy Redeemer Activity Center, Evansville; Big ticket and theme basket raffles, variety auction, half pots, tasting and dessert tables, concessions; $3/person; to reserve your table, call Melanie, 812-598-7081 or email laidlaw6@att.net.
St. James Card Party, noon, Feb. 8, St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; door prizes, Chinese auction, raffle, bake sale; $6/person admission includes lunch; for reservations call Carrie Kissel at 812-306-5947 or c_kissel1@hotmail.com
Classes/Workshops
Grief Has Its Seasons Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., February 9, Medical Arts Conference Center, Medical Arts Building, 721 W. 13th St, Jasper; presented by Michael G. Jones, MTS, MPA, BCC, chaplain at Memorial Hospital; introduction to the nature and process of grief, sponsored by Memorial Hospital; to register for this free event, call 812-996-0219 or email mijones@mhhcc.org.
Dinners
Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., February 1, Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9.50/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., February 15, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9.50/adults, $5/child 10 and under; non-perishable food donations will be collected for The Lord’s Pantry.
Dinner Dance
St. Joseph Dinner, Dance, and Auction, 5 p.m.-midnight, February 7, St. Joseph Gym, Princeton; catered dinner by R’z Catering, dancing, cash bar, silent and live auctions, dessert auction; $25/person, $40/couple, group tables available; call school office 812-385-2228 for tickets/info.
Fundraisers
St. Anthony’s Fat Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., February 15, St. Anthony Church Cafeteria, Evansville; $7/person, children 8/under-free, all you can eat biscuits & gravy, eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, fruit, coffee, milk or juice.
Valentine Breakfast, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Wendel school cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving hog sausage, pancakes or French toast casserole, eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit cup, beverage; $6/adults, $3/children 5-12, children four and under eat free; sponsored by the St. Wendel Ladies’ Club; also Lucky Heart Drawing.
Texas Hold’Em Tournament, 12:30 p.m., Feb. 7, St. Clement, Boonville; $50 buy-in, no limit, door prizes, concessions; for more information, call Dave at 812-305-1381.
Annual Souper Supper for Riley Children’s Hospital, Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., Mater Dei School cafeteria, Evansville; all you can eat homemade soup and bread; minimum donation $5; sponsored by Mater Dei and Memorial Student Councils; all proceeds go to support Riley Hospital for Children.
Health
BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher, 8-11 a.m., February 10, Community Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; refresher course for licensed and certified health care professionals; $45, registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org
Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., February 4, Memorial Hospital Board Conference Room B/C, Jasper; in-depth breastfeeding class, prenatal preparation and guidance; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise cost is $15; to register call 812-996-0383 or visit www.mhhcc.org.
Check In Time Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group, 5-6 p.m., February 4, Board Conference Room B/C in the Lower Level of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; weight checks for babies, mom-to-mom support; no registration required, Moms encouraged to come anytime throughout the hour; for more information, call 812-996-0383, or visit mhhcc.org.
Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and second Tuesday of each month; Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; using creative expression as a cooping mechanism for patients with cancer, program includes art materials and instructional book; sessions are free, group size is limited; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.
Eat Right for Life, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, Feb 3-March 10, Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, 1100 W. 12th Ave, Jasper; offered by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center; focuses on healthy choices in a textbook-based, nutrition education series; $50/person; to register, call 812-996-2399, or visit website, www.mhhcc.org.
First Friday Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., February 6, Memorial Hospital Community 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.
Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., February 2, 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; information call 812-996-0626.
Spiritual Growth
St. Joseph’s Parish Mission, 6:00 p.m. each evening, Feb 8-11, Mary, Help of Christians, Mariah Hill; “Where is God these days?” presented by Fr. John Mark Ettensohn, OMI.
Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand Retreat, “Heartfulness: Transformation in Christ”, 7:30 p.m. February 13-4:00 p.m. February 14, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; DVD segments on Centering Prayer from Father Thomas Keating, silence, reflection and group wisdom sharing presented by Sister Kathy Bilskie, OSB, $145, includes lodging, two meals, and program; for more information and to register, call 800-880-2777 or visit ww.thedome.org/programs
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., February 4, 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.
