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only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Hospital Support Groups Aug 05-18, 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
Christian Apologetics 101 Aug 08, 15, 5pm, First Chrisitan Church, 700 S. Sixth St.
Healing Crystal Bowl Meditations Aug 05, 6pm, Every first Thursday of the month, Peggy Patty leads a meditation using the tones of Unity’s crystal bowls. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Overcomers’ 5th Anniversary Cookout Aug 07, 1-4pm, Free food, music, comedian, clown, games and prizes for kids. Bring chairs. Enos Park, Seventh and Enterprise, (217) 585-4000.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Bike and Hike Days Aug 08, 15, 8am-5pm Sundays through Sept, Springfield Park District hosts biking, hiking, walking and running within park. 544-1751. Washington Park.
Pickup Ultimate Game Aug 05, 08, 12, 15, 1:30pm Sun, 5:30pm Thu, Bring a white and dark shirt for making teams. Thursdays until time change. Sundays through end of November. Grant Middle School, 1800 W. Monroe St, (217) 408- 0091.
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Aug 05, 10-12, 17-18, 6- 10pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Level of play ranges from beginner to advanced, ages 12-77. Lessons available. 553-1913. Douglas United Methodist Church, 501 S. Douglas Avenue.
Science of Sport Aug 07, 1-3:30pm, Register the family between 12:30-1 p.m. to learn the science, skills and drills behind basketball, baseball, soccer, karate and running from professionals from the Sliders, Robert Morris University, Springfield High School, Gold’s Gym and Shudo Kan Karate. Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clear Lake, 971-4435.
Springfield Foxes Semi-Pro Game Aug 14, 4pm, Semi-pro football game between the Foxes and the Chitown Blaze, Sherman Athletic Club, 420 Crossing Dr, Sherman, 217-553-0901.
Springfield Sliders Game Aug 05, 6:35pm, Springfield Sliders take on Quincy Gems. Robin Roberts Stadium, Lanphier Park, N. Grand Ave.
More events, more details at illinoistimes.com.
