GROW in Illinois Mental Health Nov 17, 24, 3-5pm, Free weekly 12-step for those with mental health, emotional or coping issues, addictions. Anonymous, confidential. 622-7953. People’s Church, 1109 E. Ash St.
HIV/Aids Testing Nov 17-18, 21-25, 28-30, 9am- 4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Heads Up Group Nov 20, 1-3pm, Members Thanksgiving potluck. Bring dish to share. Springfield Center for Independent Living, 330 S. Grand Ave. West, 217-523-2587 v/tty.
Paralysis Group Nov 17, 4-6pm, Support group for those who have some form of paralysis. Independence Square. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 1-800-2560, meeting ID: 12345.
Faith & Philosophy
Silent Meditation Group Nov 18, 25, 5:30pm, Every Friday, meditation focusing on the light and sound of God within. Randy Roller facilitates. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
Thanksgiving Day Service Nov 24, 10:30am, Hour-long service with Bible lesson, hymns of thanksgiving and gratitude expressions. Child care provided. 522-5969. First Church of Christ, Scientist, 601 S. Second St.
Thanksgiving Service Nov 20, 6:30pm, Greater Springfield Interfaith Association. Reception follows. Non-perishable foods collected. First Presbyterian Church, 321 S. Seventh St, 528-4311.
Thanksgiving Service Nov 18, 7pm, The Ministerial Alliance of Springfield and vicinity’s annual praise and thanksgiving with Dr. Juan Morrison, Bishop and Pastor of the Emmanuel Temple Church of God in Christ. Greater Apostolic Church of Christ, 1300 East Ash, 217-522-7506.
What is Spiritual Direction Nov 17, 6:30-8:30pm, Get your questions answered. What is spiritual direction? What value does it hold for me? How might I benefit?, Jubilee Farm, 6760 Old Jacksonville Rd, 217-787-6927.
Sports & Fitness
November Critical Mass Nov 26, 5:30pm, Casual ride to promote bicyclists’ right to road. Helmets recommended. Join group at Brewhaus after. Old State Capitol Plaza, Between Sixth and Fifth Sts at Adams.
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