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Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 891-6242.
Zumba Event Sep 23, 6:30-8pm, Children’s Miracle Network funraiser. $10. St. Johns Children’s Hospital. For info, call 566- 3448.
POLITICS
Drinking Coffee Liberally First and Third Sat, 9am, Enjoy coffee, breakfast and conversation with fellow progressives. Free. Trout Lily Cafe, 218 S. Sixth St. For more info, [email protected].
State of the Recovery Sep 18, 12-2pm, WUIS General Manager Bill Wheelhouse facilitates a panel discussion of the state of the Central Illinois economy. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
HISTORY
Lincoln as Commander in Chief Sep 25, 7pm, Famed military author Cole C. Kingseed presents. Lincoln Presidential Museum Union Theater. $10-$5. For tickets call 558-8934 or visit www.presidentlincoln.org.
Lincoln and the Constitution Sep 17, 12-2pm, In celebration of Constitution Day 2009, there will be a panel discussing Lincoln and the Constitution. Free. Brookens Auditorium, UIS Campus. For more info, contact Kimberly Craig at 206-6245.
Lincoln Circuit Ride Tour Sep 20, 9am-5pm, Lincoln Circuit Ride celebrates the Lincoln Bicentennial year on four different Sundays to complete the entire 250 mile circuit. The last trip Shelby to Sangamon Co. Free. Shelby County courthouse, 301 E. Main St. For more info, contact Rose Connolly at 891-8719 or visit
http://www.LincolnCircuitRide.com.
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings daily. Various times/locations. 24 hour answering service 525-5795 or toll free 1-866-525-5795. For more info visit www.aaspringfield.org.
ALS Support Group Through Dec 8, 6-7:30pm Tuedsays, For patients with ALS and their caregivers. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave W. For more info, contact Joy Meachum at (888) 873-8539 x 9 or visit www.alsa-stl.org.
Depression & Bipolar Support Group Sep 8-Dec 8, 6:30-8:30pm second and fourth Tuesday, The Central IL Chapter of DBSA offers a free peer-led support group for those affected by depression or bipolar disorder (including family & friends). Not sponsored by SIU Med. School. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge, 4th floor. For more info, contact Rebecca at 414-7368 or visit www.dbsalliance.org.
Food Addicts Anonymous Saturdays, 9-10am, Tools of recovery, food plan, and program. $1 donation accepted. First Presbyterian Church, 870 W. College Ave. For more info, contact Marsha at 245-7974.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Thursdays, 7:15-9:15pm, 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, room 200, 631 South Grand Ave West. For more info, contact Grow at 622-7953 or visit www.growinamerica.org.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Thursdays, 4-6pm, 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash. For more info, contact Grow at 622-7953 or visit 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.
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.
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].
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.
Take a Step for Autism Walk and Fun Day Sep 26, 8-11:30am, Family activities, musical entertainment, bounce house and more. Walk begins at 9 a.m. Register and join a team at www.firstgiving.com/asacic. Washington Park. For more info, contact Teri at 241-2023 or visit www.asacic.org.
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
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sep 17, 6:30pm, First fall meeting and potluck meal. St. Agnes Parish Hall, 245 N. Amos St. For info call Regent Mary Fran Lavin at 522-6339.
Interfaith Service - International Day of Peace Sep 21, 6:30-7pm, Refreshments will follow service. People of all faith backgrounds are encouraged to attend. Free. Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 N. Seventh St. For more info, contact Diane at 544-3997 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/spfldilintldayofpeacesite/home.
Parables of the Earth: Buddhist Sep 20, 10:30-11:30am, Parables are stories used to teach religious truths. In the first part of a series, Rev. Martin Woulfe will draw a story from the Buddhist tradition and explore its insights. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd. For more info, contact ALUUC at 585-9550 or visit www.aluuc.org.
Quaker Meeting Workship every Sunday, 10:30am, Call Nancy 726-6160 for location.
Vigil for International Day of Peace Sep 19, 12-1pm, Outside the United States Federal Building in downtown Springfield at Sixth and Monroe. No charge. Downtown Springfield, Sixth & Monroe. For more info, contact Diane at 544-3997 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/spfldilintldayofpeacesite/home.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Critical Mass Last Friday of month through October, 5:30-7pm, Bicyclists meet at the Old State Capitol Plaza at Adams Street. Ride is slow paced to accommodate everyone. Free. For more info, contact Sara Gillman at [email protected].
Disc Golf Tournament Oct 3, 8am, 11th year of disc golf competition. PDGA sanctioned tournament. $25 and up. Lincoln and Douglas Parks. For more info, contact Trotter at 385-4990.
Doubles Tournament Oct 2, 4-6pm, 11th annual GBDS Capital City Challenge - BYOP Doubles. Non- Sanctioned doubles tournament. $20 am team, $30 pro team. Lincoln Park - North Course. For more info, contact Trotter at 385-4990.
Illinois Senior Olymipics Sep 16-27, Over 60 events thoughout the Springfield area. $30. Various locations. For more info, contact Senior Olympics at 753-0700.
Jr. Blues Games Sep 18, 12:45pm and Sep 19, 1:30pm, Jr. Blues vs Traverse City on Friday and Alexandria on Saturday. Nelson Center, Lincoln Park.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays 10am, Springfield Disc Golf Club League Days. Alternate between Lincoln and Douglas courses. Check site for time and courses. $1. Lincoln and Douglas Park. For more info, contact Trotter at 385- 4990 or visit http://discgolfclub.org/.
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.
Springfield Celts Rugby Club Sep 26, 1-2:30pm, Celts vs Scott AFB Rowdies. Kennedy Park, across from Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport. For more info visit www.celtsrugby.com.
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.
Youth Discovery Challenge Sep 19, 11am-3pm, Get your passport punched for a chance to win some great prizes. Sponsored by Springfield Park District, American Heart Association and Nickelodeon. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave. For more info, contact YDC at 753-2800.
