NAMI Support Group
Jan 18, 7-8:30pm, Third Wednesday, National Alliance on Mental Illness support group for family, friends and persons with mental illness. First Christian Church, 700 S. Sixth St, 891-5570.
New Year RENEWed You
Jan 19, 7-8pm, Free seminar on how to look and feel younger wtih Dr. Thomas Rohde, hosted by The Medicine Shoppe Holistic Pharmacy. RSVP preferred. Erin’s Pavilion, Southwind Park, 4965 S. Second St, 217-525-0058.
Reiki for Cancer Patients
Jan 16, 23, By Appointment, Open to all cancer patients regardless of where they are treated. Register, 545-5408. Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter.
Faith & Philosophy
Meditation for Everyone
Jan 13, 20, 5:30-6:30pm, First of three week meetings to learn simple technique of Jyoti Meditation (light) with Sam Pletcher. Free and open to public. Unity of Springfield, 417 Cordelia, 217-523-5897.
The Other Martin
Jan 15, 10:30am, Rev. Martin Woulfe talks about Martin Luther King, Jr. In what way were King’s later concerns and actions religious? Are they relevant to the Occupy Movement?
Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 Woodside Rd, 585-9550.
Sports & Fitness
Ice Skating Event
Jan 14, 9-9:50am and 10:20-11:20am, Celebrate National Skating Month with free skate for first 75 skaters at two sessions. Regional Medalists and Hockey team exhibition 10-10:20 a.m. Nelson Center Ice Arena, Lincoln Park, 1601 N. Fifth St, 217-494-4134.
Snowmobilers Club
Jan 18, 7:30pm, Central Illinois Ditch Riders, of Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs meets third Wednesday of each month. 364-5900. Bunkers, 220 Old Route 36, Illiopolis, 217-486-5100 .
St. Louis Cardinals Caravan
Jan 16, 6-8pm, Meet current players, alumni and broadcasters. Autographs for kids, prize drawings and more. $5, $3 kids up to age 12. Price includes hot dog, chips and soda. Prairie Capital Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plaza, 800-745-3000.
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