HIV Free Testing & Counseling
M-F, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication thru ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For more info, call 557-0045.
Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
Free mammograms, pap smears, and breast exams for women 35-64 who are uninsured or underinsured within established income guidelines, 800-269-4019.
Illinois Rx Buying Club
Discount prescription drug program for Illinois residents whose income is equal or less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For info, call 866-215-3463 or go to www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com.
Memorial Medical Center Classes
Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language,For info call, 788-3333, Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families, For info call, 788-3378. I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister,For info call,788-3352. Other classes available at www.memorialmedical.com.
Natural Health Discussion Group
First Th, 7-9pm, Topics include natural ways to increase health and the immune system. Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St. Free.
Prairie Center Against Sexual Assault
Weekly counseling sessions for victims and survivors of sexual assault. Prevention education outreach programs and anti-bullying training for the community, schools, and colleges. M-F 8:30am-5pm. 3 Old State Capitol Plaza. For info, call 744-2560 or go to www.prairiecasa.org. 24-hour hotline 753-8081.
Prairie Heart Institute Classes & Sessions
Yoga, T’ai Chi & massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason.
Sangamon Area Hepatitis Support Group
Third M, beginning Jun 16, 6-8pm, For individuals who have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, liver disease, or are the life partner or caregiver of someone who is living with the disease. For info, call Don Hunt at 789-2182. Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 1415 E. Jefferson.
St. John’s Hospital Classes & Support Groups
Call for information on these classes: Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, Lamaze, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers’ support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer’s, and more. St. John’s Hospital.
Woman to Woman Mentoring Program
Once a month, day and time varies, call at the end of each month for info on the next session. Blessed Hope Educational Sessions, sponsored by Church-Parish Nursing Program, St. John AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
Bulletin Board
Alcoholics Anonymous
24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families. Every Su, 3pm, recovery group. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. www.adultchildren.org.
APL Pet Adoptions
Dec 6, Animal Protective League pet adoptions. Dogs 11 am- 2pm, Ace Hardware, 1600 West Wabash. Dogs from 11 am-2 pm and cats from 11 am-5pm. PetSmart, 3183 South Veterans Parkway
Backgammon Tournament
Every W, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. Firsttime entry is free, thereafter $5.
Catholic War Veterans of America Inc.
Last M, 7pm, Meeting, Bishop Joseph A. McNicholas Post 1916. All Catholic war veterans welcome. VFW Post 10302, 2349 Stockyard Rd.
Conversational French for Travel and Business
Every Tu or Th, 5-7pm, 318 E. Monroe St. For info, call 544- 1289.
Expressions in the Light Listening Party and Lock-In at YMCA
Dec 6, 8pm, For youth in 7-12 grades with valid school ID. Activities include swimming, raquetball, basketball, wallyball and volleyball. There is also a game room.$10 in advance, $15 at the door. The $20 EITL VIP Package includes admission to listening party and lock-in plus EITL CD, food, and beverage.Empowerment Studio, 1205B S. 2nd St. For more info, call 753-3838.
Fair Trade Coffee and Tea Tasting Nights
Dec 3-4, 5-9pm, 10, 17, and 18, 5-8pm, Taste organic Fair Trade tea and coffee from Ethiopia and South Africa. Fashion Afrique, 318 E. Monroe. For more info, call 544-1289.
Foster Parent Inquiry Open House
Third M, beginning May 19, Camelot Community Care is holding an open house for couples and individuals who are interested in becoming foster parents for the specialized and adolescent foster care programs. For info, call Amy Chase at 585-9185. Camelot Community Care, 2924 Stanton.
Free Self-Defense for Women
Begining Nov 5, Every Wed 6:15-7:30pm, Springfield Goju Ryu Karate Club is offering women’s self defense classes. Free. First Church of the Nazarene, 5200 S. Sixth St. For more info, call 891-6242.
GLBTQ Support Group
Weekly support and educational groups for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and young adults, friends, and supporters. Tu 6-10pm, F 6-11pm, ages 13-19. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence St., 528-5253, www.phoenixcenteronline.net.
Lincoln Library Closed
Nov 27-28, All branches of Lincoln Library will be closed. Lincoln Library, 326 South Seventh Street and its branches: West Branch, located at 1251 West Washington Street, and Southeast Branch, located at 2500 South Grand Avenue East. For more info, call 753-4900, extension, 236.
Lincoln Library Computer Workshops
Dec 3, 9-11 16-17, 1-3pm, Dec 2, 2-3pm, Free one-session, hands-on computer workshops. All classes except Getting to Know Your Computer are two hours long. Because of space limitations, participants may attend only two workshops per month. Preregistration is required. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call Lincoln Park Historic Home Tour Dec 7, 12-5pm, Visit six beautiful locations including this year’s jewel of the tour, the Ursuline Sisters’ Chapel circa 1894. Proceeds will benefit the Springfield Parks Foundation’s Lincoln Park Lagoon restoration effort. $10 in advance, $12 at the door of each of the homes the day of the tour. For more info, call 725-3228 or go to www.lpnaspringfield.org
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
The American Red Cross Meals on Wheels program has an ongoing need for volunteer drivers. For more info, call 787- 7602, ext. 237. The American Red Cross, 1045 Outer Park Dr.
Mission Day
Dec 6, 10am-12pm, Have some fun and enter a board game tournament. Board games include Scrabble, Chess, Mancala, Dominoes, Battleship, Checkers and more. Also receive free kitchen, bath and paper towels. Food and refreshments will be provided. Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St. For more info, call 753-3958.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Beginning Sep 10, Every second and fourth Wed, 9- 11:30am, An organization offering support, fellowship, and education for mothers and children ages 0-5. Hope Evangelical Free Church, 3000 Lenhart Rd. For more info, call 529-3365.
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