THE CALENDAR
HEALTH
Alcoholics Anonymous Jan 27-31, Feb 01-09, Meetings daily. For times and locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1- 866-525-5795. Various locations.
Cancer Support Groups Jan 27, 31, Feb 01-03, 07-09, Various times, Lung Cancer, second Tue 10am; Women Around You, fourth Wed 5:30pm; Survivors Brown Bag Lunch, Mon noon; Caregivers Support Group, Tue 11am; Parents of Children w/ Cancer, Wed 3:30pm; Cancer Support Group Thu 3pm. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Jan 27, 7-8pm, Fourth Thursday of each month. Open to anyone interested in learning more about depression or bipolar disorder. West Lake Center, 200 W. Lake Shore Dr, 588-7764.
GROW in IL Mental Health Support Group Feb 01, 08, 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.
HIV/Aids Testing Jan 27-28, 31, Feb 01-04, 07- 09, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Healthcare: Reform and its Impact on College Health Programs and Students Feb 01, 4:30pm, UIS ECCE Speakers Series with James Mitchell, director of Student Health Service at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT. Free health screenings before and after event from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 6:30 p.m. 206-6676. UIS Brookens Auditorium, One University Plaza, 217-206-6605.
FAITH & PHILOSOPHY
Compassion as a Spiritual Asset Jan 30, 10:30am, In this service, Rev. Martin Woulfe will consider the fundamental role that Compassion plays in the development of one’s spiritual life. Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
SPORTS & FITNESS
Sangamon Table Tennis Club (Ping Pong) Jan 27, Feb 01-03, 08-09, 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.
This Ain’t Your Gym Class Dodgeball Tournament Feb 05, 9am-5pm, Register by Feb. 2. $100 per team, Register online wdbr.com or pick up application at Hickory River Smokehouse or Gold’s Gym. Gold’s Gym, 1600 Clear Lake, 217-544-5437.
