THE CALENDAR

GROW Mental Health Support Group Nov 18, 25, 7:15-9:15pm, Free 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W.

GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Nov 23, 30, 5:45pm, 12-step meetings on Tuesdays for anyone with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. First United Pentecostal Church, 600 W. Mason, 622-7953.

GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Nov 18, 25, 4-6pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.

Myasthenia Gravis Support Group Meeting Nov 21, 1-3pm, Third Sunday each month. 630/835-0153. Radio Station WLUJ, lower level w. side entrance, 600 W. Mason St.

Overcomers Nov 19, 26, 6:30pm, Every Fri, meetings for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, pressures of life. 585-4000. Abundant Faith Christian Center West, 301 W. Reynolds St.

Overeaters Anonymous Nov 18, 22, 25, 29, 5:15-6:15pm Mon, 5:30-6:30pm Th, Every Monday and Thursday, 12-step program open to all. No registration required. 787-2326, 544- 2255. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia.

FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

GSIA Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Nov 21, 7pm, Celebration in music and words by many of Springfield’s diverse faith traditions. Donations benefit St. Patrick School and the St. Martin de Porres Pantry. St. Patrick Church, 1720 South Grand Ave, 585-9550.

How Gratitude Can Lead to Happiness Nov 21, 10:30am, Author Sonja Lyubomirsky identified Gratitude as a key method to achieving happiness. Rev. Martin Woulfe talks about gratitude. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

Pat Smith Memorial Service featuring a Book Reading Nov 28, 2pm, Cynthia “Pat” Smith, Springfield writer and brainchild co-founder. Selections read from her new book, Collected Poems, published posthumously. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

The Spirituality of Mark Twain Nov 28, 10:30am, Samuel Clemens wrote about religion as well as literary works. Rev. Martin Woulfe presents. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Pickup Ultimate Game Nov 18, 21, 25, 28, 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) Nov 18, 23-25, 30, Dec 01, 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.