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S. Grand Ave. West. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For more info, call 557-0045.
Memorial Medical Center Classes Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language. For info, call 788-3333. Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families. For info, call 788-3378. I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister, For info, call 788- 3352. Other classes see www.memorialmedical.com.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, call 800- 888-6208 or go to www.myastheniagravis.org.
Prairie Heart Classes Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527-5537.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Hospital Classes & Support Groups Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Fee: yoga, tai chi, pilates, meditation, computers and more. Call 544-5483 or 544-6464, ext 44308 or visit www.st-johns.org.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4-6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
Wellness Tour Aug 15-17, 20-24, Free screenings: cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, glucose levels, waist circumference and body mass index. State Fair and local Walgreens. For times and locations visit the Web site. For more info, contact Vicki at 866-484- TOUR or visit http://www.aarpwalgreens.com/tour.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church-Parish Nursing Program, St. John’s AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
90th Church Anniversary Banquet for Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Aug 23, 2pm, Day time semi-formal banquet. $50 ticket, tables of eight available. Northfield Center, 3280 Northfield Dr. For more info, contact Marcellus at 415-3932.
A Course In Miracles Every Wed, 5:30-7pm, Book study & discussion group that offers tools to use on your path for inner peace. Love offering. Unity Church, 417 Cordelia St. For more info, contact Ron Rappe at 720-2614.
Chicken Dinner Aug 28, 4:30-7pm, $7-$2.50. Williamsville United Methodist Church, 128 E. Jones, Williamsville. For more info, call 566-3614.
Classes For Exceptional People Every Wed, 6:30-7:30pm, Religion classes for the developmentally disabled. Classes open to adults and children ages 7 and up. Blessed Sacrament school library. For info or to RSVP, call 585-0478.
Shedding the Light on 2012 Aug 22, 1:30-4:30pm, Shedding light on the 2012 Mayan Calendar, Peggy Patty shares what she learned from her journey into the Mayan ruins. $25. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia. For more info, contact Peggy at 523-5897 or visit www.unityofspringfield.com.
The Wonderful World of Bats Aug 23, 10:30-11:30am, Dr. Todd Austin has passionately been involved with bat conservation for two decades. He will strip away the myths, show slides and explain their importance in the web of nature. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, contact ALUUC at 585-9550 or visit www.aluuc.org.
What Secularists Believe In Aug 24, 7-9pm, Free presentation and discussion. “Secular Morality and Life’s Meaning.” Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist, 745 Woodside Rd. For info call 585-9550.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Route 66 Trail Ride Aug 29-Sep 3, Six-day bicycle tour covering 375 miles along IL Route 66 from Granite City to Chicago. Riders have freedom to participate in any fraction of tour, ride at own pace and attend events at scheduled stops and times each day. For more info or to register, visit http://bikelib.org/route66/2009ride$n dex.htm.
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Wednesdays, 6-10pm, Come play table tennis with us. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553-1913 or go to request.www.sttc.us.
Ultimate Frisbee Pickup Games Aug 13-Oct 25, 1:30pm Sundays, 5pm Thursdays, Bring a white and dark shirt. Free. Grant Middle School fields, 1800 W. Monroe St. For more info, contact Guido Strotheide at 408-0091 or visit www.tinyurl/ultimatespfld.
