ments for stroke, colon cancer, health care reform, depression, preventive medicine and new treatments. Open to all adults. $10 includes refreshments. Diploma for completion of program. South auditorium (2nd floor). Pre-register, call 545- 2860, 9am-4:30pm weekdays. SIU School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge.

Relay for Life Committee Meeting Jan 19, 6pm, American Cancer Society Relay for Life welcomes volunteers to help plan and organize the 2010 Sangamon County Relay for Life. For more info call 624-3771. Real Life Church, 2450 Taylor Ave.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Jan 14, 18, 21, 25, 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.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

A Course In Miracles Jan 20, 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.

After 5 Christian Women’s Connection Jan 19, 6-8:30pm, Dinner/presentation “A Tale Without the Fairy” by inspirational speaker Diane Dassing. For more info call 528-4273. Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr.

Ask Yourself This Evening Series Jan 19, 7pm, Every Tuesday through April 6. Based on the book by Wendy Craig Purcell, Leslie Bradshaw facilitates.The questions you ask yourself may be the most important move you make in your life. For more info call 523-5897. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.

The Spirituality of Social Justice Jan 17, 10:30am, The anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. is an appropriate time to reflect upon Social Justice: is it integral to a healthy spiritual life, both individual and corporate, or is it not? For more info call 585- 9550. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd.

United Methodists Caring for The Environment Jan 17, 1-2pm, Grassroots InterFaith Team hosts a presentation by Laurel UMC “Green Up” group. Green Up, a United Methodist environmental group, will discuss ways it is caring for the environment within the local church setting. For more info call 341-0234. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Badminton League Jan 14-19, 9-11am, Springfield YMCA and Springfield Park District present three sessions of badminton play. Session 1 starts January 19 and runs through March 16. $30 members, 45 non-members. Registration can be done in person before Jan 19 or online at www.springfieldymca.org. For more info call 544- 9846, ext 31 or 753-0700. YMCA, 701 S. Fourth St.

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