ing to the area, or take fitness trail across from New Salem campground. Hot dogs, drinks and snacks 11am-1pm. For more info, call 632-4000 or email [email protected]. Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site, State Route 97
Sangamon Valley Sierra Club Meeting May 26, 7-8pm, “The Dirty Truth About Coal from Appalachia to Illinois: Our Illinois Farmland Heritage at Risk from Longwall Mining” will be presented about impacts to land and water resources. Free Springfield Public Library, 326 S. Seventh St or visit illinois.sierraclub.org/sangamon
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
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Sun, 3pm, Adult children of alcoholics/dysfunctional families recovery group. 24-hour answering service, 525-9423. Discovery Club, 313 W. Cook St. For info go to www.adultchildren.org.
Asperger Support Group First Thur, 7 pm, Asperger Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois meeting with Dr. Karen Kirkendall. UIS, J Building, Rm 153.
Celebration of Life Jun 14, 11:30am-3pm, Cancer survivors’ picnic with music, giveaways, children’s games and quilt unveiling. Free. Prairie Heart Institute Dove Conference Center, 619 E. Mason. RSVP, call 544-6464, ext 44301 by May 29.
ErinnEarth’s PreNatal Yoga Every Mon, 10:30-11:30am, Good for you and your baby with natural movements, relaxing breathing, & deep tension release. The Red School Mall Studio, 1275 Wabash or visit www.myspace.com/erinnearthyoga
Free Speech Screenings During May, Given by Gail M Wiss, M.S., CCC/SLP, Prairie Speech & Language. Call for appointment, 546-8200 or 725- 3597. 2524 Farragut Dr., Suite C
GROW Every Thur, 3pm, 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. Peoples 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.
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 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 see www.memorialmedical.com.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, call 800-888-6208 or go to www.myastheniagravis.org.
Natural Health Discussion Group First Thur, 7-9pm, Topics include natural ways to increase health and the immune system. Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St. Free.
Prairie Heart Classes Yoga, T’ai Chi and massage therapy. Continuous. St. John’s Prairie Heart Institute Center for Mind-Body Medicine, First Floor Prevention Center, 619 E. Mason. For info, 527-5537.
Sex Addicts Anonymous For those seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. Twelve-step meetings M & Th evenings. Serious inquiries only. Provide first name only, and where to reach you to [email protected].
St. John’s Classes & Support Group Joy of Grandparenting, Infant Massage, Sibling Class, Baby Basics, Parenthood Preview, Lamaze, Breastfeeding, Birth Center Tour, VBAC, PPD support group, First Steps Mothers’ support group, birth center, cancer, bereavement, Alzheimer’s and more. Call 535-3696, 544- 6464, or 757-6020.
STD Screening, HIV Testing & Support Group Every second and fourth Tue, 4- 6pm, Receive STD screening and HIV testing. Mon-Fri, 9am- 3pm, Free HIV testing. Every first and third Wed, 1pm, HIV Support Group, open to both men and women who are HIV positive. Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence Ave. For more info, call 528-5253.
Weight Loss Hypnosis Groups Jun 9-Jul 14, 5:30-6:30pm, Tuesday evenings throughout the summer for support, comraderie, hypnosis and weight loss success. $180 six week session. Springfield Hypnosis, 1275 Wabash Ave or visit www.springfieldhypnosis.net
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’s AME Church-Annex, 1519 E. Capitol, 523-3969.
BULLETIN BOARD
The Role of Hindi Women May 28, 12-1pm, Asha Chandak discusses heritage, culture and role of Hindi women. Illinois Authors Room, Illinois State Library, 300 S. Second St. For more info, call 557-0138.
5K Run/Walk May 23, 8am, Illinois Air National Guard 183rd Fighter Wing and Illinois State Police honor guards present. Supports Brian McMillen Veterans Scholarship. Register online at www.llccveteransclub.org or day of event. $20 adults, $10 students with ID and those under 17. LLCC, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
ACLU Dinner with Chris Britt May 23, 6pm social hour, 7pm dinner, IL ACLU Maguire Award winner for Journalism, Britt gives his view of Illinois Politics in the program, Oh, What a Year. $35. UIS PAC.
APL Adoptions May 23, 11am-2pm, Dogs and cats, Ace Hardware, 1600 W. Wabash. 11am-4pm, Cats, PetSmart, 3183 S. Veterans Pkwy. For info, call 544-7387 or visit www.apl-shelter.org.
Backgammon Tournament Every Wed, 6pm, Capitol Teletrack, 1764 Wabash Ave. First-time entry is free, thereafter $5.
Charity Portrait Series Throughout May, Accepting appointments for portrait specials for animal owners and their pets. $100 each session supports APL. Limited appointments, call Terry Farmer Photography, 698-6000. For more info, visit www.terryfarmer.com or www.SpringfieldMoms.org.
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