THE CALENDAR

GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Nov 30, Dec 07, 5:45pm, 12step 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 25, Dec 02, 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.

Overcomers Nov 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, 217- 585-4000. Overeaters Anonymous Nov 25, 29, Dec 02, 06, 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

Taize Advent Prayer Service Dec 05, 6:30-7:30pm, Dominican Sisters of Springfield invite you to a unique hour of prayer, chant, song and silence to celebrate Advent. Sacred Heart Convent Chapel, 1237 W. Monroe, 217- 787-0481 ext 6000.

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 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 25, 30, Dec 01-02, 07-08, 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.