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Springfield Bonsai Society
Every second Mon, 7-8 pm,
Learn to style and grow your
own trees with hands-on instruction
from local bonsai artists.
Washington Park Botanical
Garden. For more info, call 652-
9619 or go to
www.geocities.com/springfieldillinoisbonsai.
HEALTH
Asperger Syndrome
Support group
First Thur, 7 pm, Asperger
Syndrome Support and
Awareness of Central Illinois
meeting with Dr. Karen
Kirkendall. UIS, VPA Building, Rm
153.
BLS (CPR)
for Healthcare Providers
Mar 12, 5-8pm, This course is
for healthcare providers or students
enrolled in a healthcare
field of study. Adult, Infant, Child
CPR will be covered, as well as
choking. Preregistration required.
$30. Memorial Medical Center,
901 N. First St. For more info,
call 800-510-3205 or go to
www.memorialmedical.com.
Clinic: STD Screening/
HIV Testing
Every second and fourth Tue, 4-
6pm, Receive STD screening and
HIV testing. Phoenix Center, 109
E. Lawrence Ave. For more info,
call 528-5253.
Free HIV Testing
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, Free HIV
testing available. Phoenix Center,
109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more
info, call 528-5253.
GROW
Every Thur, 3pm, A 12-step mental
health group for coping with
life’s problems. People’s
Storefront Church, 1109 E. Ash
St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides
available, call 523-5433.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health
Support Group
Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a
weekly 12-step program for anyone
experiencing mental health
issues, emotional problems,
addictions or difficulties coping.
Free, anonymous, confidential,
open to all. Laurel United
Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand
Ave. West. For more info, call
622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
Health and Wellness Fair
Mar 7, 9am-12pm, Fourth annual
Springfield Park District fair features
health information, products
and health screenings by
local organizations. Nelson
Center, Lincoln Park. For more
info, call 755-2800.
HIV Anonymous
First Tues monthly, 6:30-8:30pm,
first Sat monthly 2:30-4:30pm.
Free 12-step support group for
people living with HIV and AIDS,
Phoenix Center, 109 E.
Lawrence, 528-5253.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling
Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Linkage to
free health services providing
medication though ADAP. Edwin
A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S.
13th. For more info, call 557-
0045.
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
