Illinois Answers The Call: Boys In Blue Dec 22-24, 9am-5pm, Through Dec. 30 daily, temporary exhibit illustrates Illinois’ early, initial response to Civil War. Free. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, 112 North Sixth St, 558-8844.
Meet a Boy in Blue Dec 24, 11am, 1pm and 3pm, Saturdays, living history presenter union soldier. New themes each Sat. Old State Capitol, 1 Old State Capitol Plaza, 785-7960.
Team Of Rivals Dec 25-31, Jan 01-11, 9am- 5pm daily, Through Jan 16, 2012, One-of-a-kind temporary Civil War Sesquicentennial exhibition that takes you inside the highest levels of the government. Museum admission. Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, 212 N. Sixth St, 558-8934.
Health
Alcoholics Anonymous
Dec 22-24, Meetings daily. For times, locations visit aaspringfield.org. 24-hour answering service 525-5795, 1-866-525- 5795. Various locations.
Cancer Support Groups Dec 22, 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.
GROW Mental Health Support Group Dec 22, 7-9pm, Monday and Thursday meetings. Free 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 Illinois Mental Health Dec 22, 29, Jan 05, 6:30pm, Thursdays, 12-step support program for emotional, mental health issues, coping or addictions. Anonymous, free, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 South Grand Ave W, 217-622-7953.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Dec 22, 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 Dec 22-23, 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, Testing throughout the week. 670-2259. Springfield Community Federation, #52 Brandon Drive.
Reiki for Cancer Patients Jan 03, 09, By Appointment , Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register, 545-5408. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Social Media Conference Jan 11, 8am-1pm, Social media in public health world for health administrators, educators, nurses and communicators.
Wedeberg Conference Center. $20. www.ipha.com. Memorial Medical Center, 701 N. First St, 217-522-5687.
Faith & Philosophy
