Food Addicts Anonymous Jan 02, 9-10am, Saturdays, Tools of recovery, food plan and program. $1 donation accepted. For more info, call 245-7974. First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, 870 W. College Ave, Jacksonville.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Jan 04, 5:30pm, Free weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential, open to all. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 217- 622-7953.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Dec 31, Jan 07, 10am-12pm, Every Thursday, linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. (Closed Dec. 31, but open Dec. 30.) For more info, call 557-0045. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. Thirteen St.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Dec 31, Jan 04, 07, 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]. Various locations.
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Dec 31, Jan 01-13, 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.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
A Course In Miracles Jan 06, 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.
Classes For Exceptional People Jan 06, 6:30-7:30pm, Religion classes for the developmentally disabled. Classes open to adults and children ages 7 and up. Library. For info or to RSVP, call 585-0478. Blessed Sacrament School, 1725 S. Walnut St.
People’s Church Jan 02, 3pm, People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
Quaker Meeting Jan 03, 10:30am, Worship every Sunday. Call Nancy 726-6160 for location. Various locations.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Free Martial Arts Class Jan 06, 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.
Harlem Globetrotter Jan 10, 3-5pm, Basketball at its finest and funniest. $83-$21. All tickets include a facility fee. Tickets available at the PCCC Box Office, on-line at or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz.
Jr. Blues Games Jan 01-02, 7pm, Springfield Jr. Blues take on St. Louis. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth.
Organized League Play - Disc Golf Jan 02, 06, 09, 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 Jan 06, 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.
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