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Not sponsored by SIU Med. School. For more info, contact Rebecca at 414- 7368. SIU School of Medicine Library, 801 N. Rutledge .
Food Addicts Anonymous Nov 21, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan, and program. $1 donation accepted. For more information, call 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
Free Women Self Defense Classes Nov 24, Dec 01, 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club offers free women self defense classes each Tuesday. For more info, call 891-6242. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Nov 19, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Nov 23, 5:30pm, First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 217-622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Nov 19, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. For more info, call 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV Anonymous Dec 01, 6:30pm Tue, 2:30pm Sat, Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Nov 19-20, 23-27, 30, Dec 01-02, 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, Linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. For more info, call 557- 0045. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. Thirteen St.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment Seminar Nov 19, 5:30-7:00pm, Free seminar with Dr. Per Freitag, associate professor of orthopaedics and orthopaedic surgeon at SIU, presenting treatment options for LSS. For info or to register (required), call 545-7133 weekdays. Dove Conference Center, Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason St.
Petersburg Vegetarian Association Nov 19, 6:30pm, Potluck then video programs about health, nutrition or animal rights at 7:30 p.m. For info, call Leona at 415-5975 or e-mail [email protected]. Various locations.
Prairie Heart Classes Nov 19-20, 23-27, 30, Dec 01-02, Various, 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 Nov 19, 23, 26, Inquire about times, For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Nov 19-30, Dec 01-02, Free: New mothers support group, grief support group, blood pressure screenings, sibling class, survivors of suicide, baby care basics and more. Call 544-5483 or 544-6464, ext 44308. St. John’s Hospital, 800 E. Carpenter St.
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. For info 523-3969. St. John AME Church VBS, 1529 E. Capitol Ave.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Course In Miracles Nov 25, 5:30-7pm Wednesdays, Book study & discussion group that offers tools to use on your path for inner peace. Love offering. For more info, contact Ron at 720-2614. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.
A Service of Thanksgiving Nov 22, 10:30am, The proverbial blessings that have been shared among the congregation in a litany created from all members and friends. Rev. Martin Woulfe speaks on ALUUC’s collective gifts. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
A Wycliffe Associates Banquet Nov 20, 7pm, Grace Fabian, a Wycliffe Bible Translator who served in Papua New Guinea. Salad served at 6:45pm. Free, but reservations required. For tickets call Darrin and Jackie Reed at 1-888-745-4572 or Ken and Judy Owens at 546-7512. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.
Broken Walls Concert Nov 22, 2pm, Lunch at 1 p.m. RSVP for the lunch to Lynn Wilson 793-0707. Freewill donation for concert and lunch. Also performing at church services Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; at Owen Marsh School, Lawrence Education Center, Springfield Christian School and UIS coffeehouse Friday evening. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd.
Cookie Walk Nov 21, 8am-12pm, Hundreds of home baked items for sale, most at $5 per pound. Proceeds benefit ministries of the church. For more info call 494- 8255. Parkway Christian Church, 2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
Fit with Faith Nov 25, Dec, 5:30pm, Weight loss group. Cathedral of St. Paul, 812 Second St.
Is It 1984 Yet? Nov 23, 7-9pm, Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.
Thanksgiving Day Service Nov 26, 10am, Hour-long service includes Bible lesson, hymns of thanksgiving and expressions of gratitude given by those in congregation. Child care provided, no collection taken at service. For more info call 522-5969. First Church Christ, Scientist, 601 S. Second St.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Free Martial Arts Class Nov 25, 6:45-8pm, Every Wed, Simplified, low impact training for fun, fitness and minimum force violence deflection. Train at 5 belt levels. Adult and co-ed. For more info call 523- 5433. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
Goju-Ryu Karate Classes Nov 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, Mon & Thu, evenings; Sat morn, Classes for children and adults. Great for exercise, self-esteem and self-discipline. For more information, call 891-6242 or e- mail [email protected]. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St.
New Midwest Wrestling’s November Reign Nov 21, 7pm, Pro wrestling returns to Lanphier gym after 25 years with NMW’s ten-year anniversary event. Adv. tickets at New Age Tattoo on S. MacArthur Blvd. or can be ordered at newmidwest.com. For more info call 816-2112. Lanphier High School, 1300 N. 11th St.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Nov 21, 25, 28, Wed afternoons and 10am Sat, Springfield Disc Golf Club League Days. Alternate between Lincoln and Douglas courses. Check site for time and courses. $1. For more information, call 385-4990 or e-mail [email protected]. Lincoln Park, Fifth St and Sangamon Ave.
Sangamon Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Nov 25, 6-10pm Weds, Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. For info, call 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
