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Baby Items
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Holy
Trinity (Croatian),
East Chicago,
‘Donations for
Carmelite Holy Innocents Center,’
last Sat. of the month, 9 a.m. to noon, church vestibule, 4754
Carey St. Baby items needed, esp. diapers & wipes. Call Michaeline,
398-3061.
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St. Michael Right to Life Group, Schererville, ‘Baby Items Needed.’ Includes cribs, mattresses, high chairs, car
seats, and clothing sizes newborn to 2. Call 865-0217 or 365-8192.
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Bazaars
&
Benefits
& Rummage Sales
Aug. 1
Share
Foundation, ‘Leprechaun Hunt Family Fun Day,’ 11 a.m.,
Sharing Meadows, Rolling Prairie. Go to
www.leprechaunhunt.com.
Aug. 30
Catholic Charities,
‘Catholic Charities Golf Outing,’ Briar Ridge CC, Schererville.
Call 663-8417.
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Tickets
now being sold
St.
Bridget, Hobart,
‘Pennies from Heaven Raffle,’
Cost $100. Tickets, call 942-6441 or 798-0014.
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Ss. Peter and Paul, Merrillville,
‘Weekly Rummage Sale,’ Fri/Sat, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call
838-0172 for details or donations.
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9:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays
Missionaries of Charity,
Gary,
‘Divine Mercy Soup Kitchen,’
M-T-W-F-Sat, 9:30
a.m., former St. Mark convent, 509 W. Ridge Rd.
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Holy Name,
Cedar Lake,
‘St. Clare’s Kitchen,’ Tues., 5-6 p.m., basement of
church. Sponsored by Secular Franciscans.
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Holy Trinity (Croatian),
East Chicago,
‘Donations for
Carmelite Holy Innocents Center,’
last Sat. of the month, 9 a.m. to noon, church vestibule, 4754
Carey St. Baby items needed, esp. diapers & wipes. Call Michaeline,
398-3061.
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Missionaries of Charity, Gary,
‘Divine Mercy Soup Kitchen,’ M-T-W-F-Sat, 9:30 a.m.,
former St. Mark convent, 509 W. Ridge Rd.
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Our Lady of Grace, Highland, ‘St.
Vincent de Paul Aluminum Can & Paper Drive,’
3rd Sat. of month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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St. Joseph, Dyer, ‘Helping Hands Food Pantry,’
open 3rd Wed., 10 a.m.-noon, 6-7:30 p.m. Serving residents of
Dyer, Schererville, St. John, Griffith, Munster; bring two proofs of
residency. Call 865-2271.
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St. Patrick, Chesterton,
‘Table of Plenty Soup Kitchen,’ Fri., 4:30-6:30 p.m.,
Chapel Hall (bldg. #2).
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St. Joseph, Hammond, ‘St.
Joseph Soup Kitchen,’
weekdays, church basement in downtown Hammond, noon to 1 p.m.
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St. Jude House, Crown Point, ‘Cookbook
Sale,’
ongoing. Call 662-7066.
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St. Joseph, Dyer, ‘Helping Hands Food Pantry,’
open 3rd Wed., 10 a.m.-Noon and 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Serving
residents of Dyer, Schererville, St. John, Griffith, Munster; bring two
proofs of residency. Call 865-2271.
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St. Jude House, Crown Point, ‘Cookbook
Sale,’
ongoing. Call 662-7066.
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All Fridays St. Patrick,
Chesterton, ‘Table of Plenty Soup Kitchen,’ 4:30-6:30 p.m.,
Chapel Hall (bldg. #2).
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All Weekdays St. Joseph,
Hammond, ‘St. Joseph Soup Kitchen,’ church basement in
downtown Hammond, weekdays, Noon to 1 p.m.
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Every Tuesday Holy Name,
Cedar Lake, ‘St. Clare’s Kitchen,’ 5-6 p.m., basement of
church. Sponsored by Secular Franciscans.
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Last
Sat. of the Month Holy Trinity (Croatian), East Chicago, ‘Donations for
Carmelite Holy Innocents
Center,’ 9 a.m. to noon, church vestibule, 4754 Carey St. Baby items
needed, esp. diapers & wipes. Call Michaeline, 398-3061.
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Concerts & Plays
July 31, Aug. 21,
Sept. 5
Whiting
Park Festival Orchestra & Chorus,
‘Summer with the Symphony,’ 7:30 p.m., Whiting Lakefront Park. Other
concert dates: Aug.
7/14/28,
7:30 p.m. Call 659-0292.
July 31
Franciscan
Communities at St. Anthony Campus, Crown Point,
Book Presentation & Symphony
on the Lawn,’
book at 5 p.m., concert at 7:30. RSVP to 661-5150.
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Excursions & Trips
July 31-Aug. 7
St. James the Less, Highland,
‘Men’s Club Fishing Trip
to Eagle Lake, Canada,’
Call 924-4298.
Aug. 4-6
St. Matthias, Crown Point, ‘Our Lady of Snows, St. Louis
Cathedral, Basilica of St. Louis Trip,’ Deposit due. Call
663-7414.
Sept. 15
Polonica Pilgrimage Society,
‘Polonia Bus Trip to
Milwaukee,’
departure from Nativity of Our Savior, Portage, & All Saints, Hammond.
RSVP by May 3; call 947-7037 or 921-0688.
Oct. 18-26
K of
C Queen of Angels Council, St. John,
‘Pilgrimage to
Fatima, Lourdes,
Barcelona,’
Deposit due May 10. Call 322-1116.
Feb. 24-March
1, 2011
Queen
of the
Americas Guild,
‘Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Basilica,
Mexico City,’
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Call 630-584-1822 or visit
www.quenoftheamericasguild.org.
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Food & Celebrations
Check out our Summer Fun Guide in our print edition for complete
listing of parish festivals, concerts, and family fun.
July 31
Holy Trinity (Hungarian),
East Chicago,
‘Parish Picnic,’ noon-5 p.m., K of C hall. Food, auction, raffle,
bake sale. Call 397-1907.
Aug. 1
K of
C Council 6347, Knox,
‘AYCE Pancake Breakfast,’ K of C hall.
Aug. 7
St. Michael, Schererville, ‘Fun Fest,’ 5-11 p.m.
Aug. 19-22
St.
Mary, Griffith, ‘Western Days Festival,’ Call 924-4163.
Aug. 29
St.
John Bosco, Hammond,
‘Parish Picnic,’ noon-5 p.m. Call 844-9027.
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Free Meals/Food
FREE FOOD IN LAKE COUNTY,
INDIANA
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St. Joseph, Hammond,
‘St.
Joseph Soup Kitchen,’ church basement in downtown Hammond,
Monday through Friday - Noon to 1 p.m.
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Missionaries of Charity, Gary,
‘Divine Mercy Soup Kitchen,’
M-T-W-F-Sat, 9:30
a.m., former St. Mark convent, 509 W. Ridge Rd.
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Holy Name, Cedar
Lake,
‘St. Clare’s Kitchen,’ Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m., basement of church.
Sponsored by Secular Franciscans.
FREE FOOD IN PORTER COUNTY,
INDIANA
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St. Patrick, Chesterton, ‘Table of
Plenty Soup Kitchen,’ Fridays, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Chapel Hall
(bldg. #2).
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Health & Fitness
July 28
St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point,
‘Franciscanfit Mallwalkers,’
8-10 a.m., Westfield Southlake Mall, Hobart. Regular walk hours, 8-10
a.m., M-Sat; 9-11 a.m. Sun. Call 1-800-931-3322.
July 28
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Healing Hearts Education Group,’ 1:30-3 p.m. Call
836-3477. Call 836-3477.
Aug. 7-8,
Sept. 18-19
St. Paul,
Valparaiso,
‘Blood Pressure Testing’
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First Sat. of the month, St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare
Centers, Dyer,
‘Hope for the Addicted, Hope Reborn,’ 11 a.m. Mass in chapel,
followed by meeting, classroom F. Call Julie, 972-1132.
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St. John the
Evangelist, St. John, ‘Blood
Pressure Screenings,’ after 7:30/10:30 a.m. Masses
1st Sun. of each month.
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First Mon., Franciscan
Community Services Adult Day Care,
‘Free Blood Pressure
Readings,’
St. Anthony campus, Crown Point, 9-11 a.m.; Cloister in the Woods
Banquet Center, Munster,
first Mon., 2-3 p.m.
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St. Michael, Schererville, ‘Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar
Screenings,’ after Masses 3rd Sat/Sun of each month, west
coatroom.
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Franciscan Community Services Adult Day Care,
‘Free Blood Pressure
Readings,’
St. Anthony campus, Crown Point, first Mon., 9-11 a.m.; Cloister
in the Woods Banquet Center, Munster, first Mon., 2-3 p.m.
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St. Anthony Medical Center,
Crown Point,
‘Free Blood Pressure Screenings,’ 2nd Tues., 9-11 a.m.,
Heart Institute. Call 757-6141. Also, ‘Child Care Classes,’
offered throughout year. Call 757-6368 or 757-5754.
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Lenten
Activities
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Fish Fries For Lent
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Meetings & Workshops
July 26, Aug. 2
Our
Lady of Grace, Highland, ‘Theology on Tap,’ 7:30 p.m.,
Sanfratello’s Pizza, 2100 45th St. Call 769-9292 or visit
www.garyontap.com.
July 28
St.
Mary, Crown Point, ‘Theology on Tap,’ 7 p.m., at parish.
Program for young adults, ages 20s-30s.
Aug. 2
Office
of Youth/Young Adults, ‘YM Coffee Talk,’ first Mon.,
4-5:30 p.m., Starbucks at Radisson hotel at
Star Plaza,
Merrillville.
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Our Lady of Sorrows, South Haven, ‘Rainbows & Spectrum,’
meet Tues., 6-7 p.m. Peer support groups for youth experiencing
significant loss. Call 759-2400 or email
olsrainbows@hughes.net.
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Wounded Healers,
‘Spring-Summer Grief Support Session,’ Wed., started April 28,
7-8:30 p.m., St. James the Less formation
center, Highland. Call 924-5577 or see
www.woundedhealers-nwi.com
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Hospice of
Calumet Area, ‘Healing Hearts for Kids,’ Wed., 4-5:30 p.m. Return to the
Center, Lansing, IL. Call Sr. Susan Adrians,
708-418-8671.
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Sun. 5:30 p.m. & Tues. 7 p.m.
St. James the Less,
Highland, ‘Genesis to Jesus — 7-part Bible Study,’
Contact Mary at 924-9430 or mzuhl@sbcglobal.net.
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Sun. 2:30- 4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph, LaPorte,
‘Harvesting Our Tears,’ parish school. Eight-week series on
bereavement. Call Marilyn at 362-283 or
Marilyn.poag@comcast.net.
- Our Lady of
Sorrows, South Haven,
‘Rainbows Peer Support Group,’
Free program for children ages 4-14 who have experienced loss of
significant person. Call 759-2400.
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St. Thomas More, Munster,
‘Divorced & Separated Ministry,’ meetings
2nd/4th Tues., 7
p.m. Call Debi, 614-4780, or Diane, 838-4161.
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St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare
Centers, Dyer, ‘Caregiver Support Group,’ 4th Sun., 2
p.m. Use west entrance. Call
365-3898.
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Catholic Charities, ‘Divorce Support Groups,’
forming in Valparaiso, Gary, Crown Point. Open to all faiths. Call
Deacon Bob, 882-6079 or 662-2946; Mary, 464-4831, or Peg, 464-2452; or Cliff, 663-8472.
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St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center, Valparaiso,
‘Alzheimer Support Group,’ 2nd Thurs, 3-4:30 p.m., St.
Paul campus. Call Barbara, 477-5433.
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Pet Blessings
In
October 2010
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Respect Life
Aug. 1-6
Lindenwood Retreat & Conference Center, Donaldson,
‘Icon Painting Retreat,’ RSVP by July 26 to 574-935-1763 or
email
rvanvacto@poorhandmaids.org.
Aug. 14
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond,
‘Summer Retreat,’ 9:30 a.m. Fees. Call 932-2300, x32055.
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St.
Patrick, Chesterton, ‘Pro-Life Mass,’ 7 p.m.; exposition, 8:30
a.m.-7 p.m.; confessions, 6-6:50 p.m. 3rd Tues of the month.
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St. Patrick, Chesterton, ‘Rosary for Life,’ 5 p.m. Sat./11:30 a.m.
Sun. Call 926-1282. 3rd weekend
of month.
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St.
Michael Right to Life Group, Schererville,
‘Baby Items Needed.’ Includes cribs, mattresses, high chairs, car
seats, and clothing sizes newborn to 2. Call 365-5355, 865-0217 or
365-8192.
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St.
Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point,
‘Classes on Pregnancy, Infant Care, Breastfeeding, Infant CPR,
Siblings.’ Call 757-6368 for dates & times.
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St. Anthony Memorial Health Center, Michigan City,
‘Childbirth Classes,’ Includes childbirth, breastfeeding, & infant care.
Call 877-1610 for times, dates.
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Bethany Retreat House, East Chicago, ‘Monthly
Ministry Reflection Group,’ 3rd Thurs., 4-6 p.m. Open to
those in professional ministry.
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Rachel’s
Vineyard Retreats,
'Post-abortion healing.' Contact Kathy Druzbicki at (219) 588-0625 or
kdruz@att.net
or visit the main website at
www.rachelsvineyard.org/contact/local.htm.
National toll-free hotline 1-877-HOPE-4-ME (1-877-467-3463).
(More
information)
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Retreats
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3rd Thurs Bethany Retreat House, East Chicago,
‘Monthly Ministry Reflection Group,’ 4-6 p.m. See
www.bethanyretreathouse.org.
Open to those in
professional ministry. Call Sr. Joyce Diltz, 398-5047.
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3rd Weds Bethany Retreat House, East Chicago,
‘Monthly Dream Group,’
6:30-8:30 p.m. See
www.bethanyretreathouse.org
or call 398-5047.
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Reunions
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Spiritual
Enrichment
Mon, July 26 and
Aug. 2
St. Paul,
Valparaiso, ‘Summer
Bible Study,’
Call 464-4831.
Thurs.
thru July 29
St.
Matthias, Crown Point,
‘Weekly Adoration/Talks,’
7 p.m. Talks given by seminarian Chris Stanish.
Aug 1
Office of
Hispanic Ministry, ‘Migrant Worker Masses,’ Little Farm, Lowell.
Aug.
4
Our Lady of Sorrows, South Haven, ‘Eucharistic Adoration,’
5-6:30 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6 p.m.
Sept. 17-19, Nov. 5-7
Worldwide Marriage Encounter, ‘WWME
Encounter Weekends for Gary-Chicago,’ Call 1-800-442-3554
or go to
www.wwmechicago-gary.org.
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St. Andrew the Apostle,
Merrillville,
‘Bible Study (Gospels),’ 3rd Tues., 7 p.m. Materials provided.
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St. Andrew the Apostle,
Merrillville,
‘Guided Meditation,’ 3rd Wed., 7 p.m.
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St. Andrew the Apostle,
Merrillville,
‘Journaling,’ 3rd Thurs., 7 p.m. Call 736-
0493 or 769-8534.
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Bethany Retreat House, East Chicago, ‘Ongoing
Ministry Reflection Group,’
3rd Thurs. For those engaged in professional ministry. Also,
‘Monthly Dream Group,’ 4th Tues. Call 398-5047 or visit
www.bethanyretreathouse.org.
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Our Lady of Consolation,
Merrillville,
‘Radio Broadcast of Mass,’ Sun.,
11 a.m. on 1270-AM.
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Our Lady of Consolation, Merrillville,
‘Rosary for Peace & Divine Mercy Chaplet,’ Mon., 3 p.m.,
chapel. All are welcome.
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Our
Lady of Sorrows, South Haven,
‘Led by the Spirit Prayer Group,’
Sun., 7-8:30 p.m. for weekly meetings, Mancini Room. Call
759-2400.
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Salvatorian Chapel, Merrillville,
‘Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction,’
Fri., 3 p.m. Call 884-0714.
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St.
Patrick, Chesterton,
‘Light of Christ Charismatic Prayer Group,’
Mon., 7 p.m., adult ed room.
Call Sharon, 926-4240. Also, ‘Rosary for Life,’
2nd Sun., 3 p.m. Sponsored by
Parishioners for Life Ministry. Call 926-3527 or 926-8846.
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St.
Clement K of C Council 3283, Lake Station, ‘Holy Hour,’
fourth Thurs., 6 p.m., St.
Francis Xavier. Includes exposition of Blessed Sacrament, benediction.
Also, ‘First Friday Devotion,’ 3-7 p.m., SFX. Benediction at 7 p.m.
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St.
Francis Xavier, Lake Station, ‘First Friday Devotions,’ 3-7
p.m. exposition of Blessed Sacrament, 7 p.m. benediction.
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St.
John the Evangelist, St. John,
‘Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel'. Call 322-8122 for weekly holy
hour.
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St. Mary, East Chicago,
‘Bible Study Prayer Group,’ Wed., 7-8:30 p.m., parish
hall. Call Sonia, 312-315-0918.
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St. Mary, Kouts,
‘Adult-Teen Bible Study,’
Wed., 7-8
p.m. For ages 12-older. Call 766-0204 to register.
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St.
Patrick, East Chicago,
‘Charismatic Prayer Group,’ Wed.,
6-8:30 p.m. Rosary at 6 p.m.
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St. Patrick, Chesterton,
‘Light of Christ Charismatic Prayer Group,’ Mon., 7 p.m.,
adult education room. Call Sharon, 926-4240.
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St. Thomas More, Munster,
‘Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations,’ Tues., adoration at
9:15 a.m., benediction at 6:30 p.m. chapel.
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Salvatorian Chapel,
Merrillville,
‘Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet,
Benediction,’
Fri., 3 p.m. Call
884-0714.
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Vocations
Aug. 20-23
Daughters
of St. Paul, Chicago,
‘Come & See Weekend.’
For women ages 18-30 discerning religious
vocation. Call
617-850-5584 or email
Helraphaelfsp@aol.com.
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Things for Seniors to do
Events, activities and opportunities for seniors 55 and older are now
being taken for the
Jan. 31, 2010 Senior View section. Submit your information to the
Northwest Indiana
Catholic, 9292 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 or e-mail to
dbosak@dcgary.org.
Senior Groups
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The
St. Patrick Senior Club, Chesterton, meets from 12-4 p.m. on the
third Sunday of the month. Potluck refreshments.
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Seniors 55+, St. John the Evangelist, St.
John, meets at noon on the third Thursday of each month. Fellowship,
bunco, cards, entertainment and light refreshments.
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Our
Lady of Consolation 55 Plus Seniors, Merrillville, meets at 1
p.m. on the second Monday of the month. Bingo and refreshments.
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Tri-Town Seniors, 1 p.m., second Wednesday of
the month at the St. John Township Community Center, 1515 Lincoln
Highway, Schererville.
Fitness/Health
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St.
Michael blood drive, Sunday, Nov. 8, 7:30 am-12:30 pm.
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Ss.
Peter and Paul, Merrillville, blood pressure checks. Sunday, Oct.
25 after the 8:30 a.m. Mass.
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VitaWalk,
lap walking. 8-9:30 am, M-W-F, Lincoln Ctr., 2450 Lincoln St., Highland.
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Blood pressure screening,
12 p.m., first Wednesday of the month, Hebron Seniors Activity Center.
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If
you have a disability and are seeking assistance or more
information, contact the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services at
263-8802.
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Towne Center in Merrillville offers blood sugar screening on the
first Friday of every month starting at 8 a.m. Remember to fast! The
center also does blood pressure checks on Monday mornings
at 10 a.m.
Food/Meals
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Hot meals for seniors
are offered in almost every community throughout the region, Monday
through Friday, usually at a nominal cost. For more information about
your specific location, contact local government or the township office.
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St.
Patrick parish in Chesterton sponsors Table of Plenty every
Friday at 4:30 p.m. with share a meal and enjoy the fellowship.
Bazaars
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St.
James, Highland, craft show and bake sale. Nov. 7-8, 9 am-4 pm.
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Altar and Rosary bazaar, St. John Bosco,
Hammond. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m-2 p.m.
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Ss.
Peter and Paul, Merrillville, holiday bazaar, Nov. 6-8 following
Masses. Also,
rummage and bake sale,
Nov. 6-7. 8 a.m - 2 p.m.; Nov. 8, 7 a.m.-10 a.m.
Social
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Immaculate Conception, Whiting, holupky dinner. Noon to 4 pm,
Sun. Nov. 1For tickets call 659-0342 by 10/28.
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Holy Name, Cedar Lake, wine tasting event. Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m,
Lighthouse Restaurant. For tickets, call 374-6479.
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Texas Hold 'Em,
St. Paul, Valparaiso, Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 pm. $100 entry fee. Go to
stpaulvalpo.org for entries and information.
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Bingo
Sundays, St. Bridget, Hobart. Open 4:30 p.m.
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Links,
social and spiritual ministry for widows and widowers sponsored by St.
John the Evangelist, St. John. For more information and a schedule of
events, contact Eleanor at 365-5638.
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Senior bridge,
1-4 p.m., Thursdays, Merrillville High School Senior
Center, 276 68th Pl. 988-2754.
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Senior bridge,
1-3 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays, Crown Point Civic Center, 101 S. East
St.
Spiritual
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All
Souls Day memorial service. Nativity of Our Savior, Portage.
Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 pm.
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Path to Holiness,
free conference sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life Activities. Nativity
of Our Savior, Portage, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sat., Nov. 7. Boxed lunches
available for $6. Call Lori at 477-5949.
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St.
Michael, Schererville, Eucharistic Adoration, 1-6 p.m. Wednesdays
in the chapel.
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St.
Joseph, Hammond, Eucharistic Adoration, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the
religious education building chapel.
Support Groups
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Alzheimer’s Caregiver
support group.
2:30-4 p.m., second Sunday of the month at Franciscan Communities’ Adult
Day Care, 203 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point.
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Caregiver support group,
2-3:30 p.m., fourth Sunday of the month, St. Margaret Mercy hospital,
west entrance. Call Jim or Pat,
365-3898 for information.
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Caregiver support group
of St. John.
6:30-8 p.m., second Mon. of the month at Emmaus House, St. John the
Evangelist, 11350 School St. All are welcome.
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Lake County National
Alliance on Mental Health
meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Friday of each month at
Southlake Center for Mental Health, Merrillville. For information call,
836-5837.
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Caregiver support group
meeting, St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, meets at 6 p.m. on the third
Tuesday of the month in the auditorium, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s
Association.
Educational
Special
Seasonal Events
This section contains seasonal events. Once the event
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Activities For Advent/
LENT
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Communal penance services
during Advent
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Support Groups Index
Abortion/Post-Trama Support
Rachel's Vineyard Retreats,
Diocese of Gary. All inquires confidential. Phone (219) 588-0625,
email
kdruz@att.net
or contact the main
website
http://www.rachelsvineyard.org
for more information. National toll-free hotline 1-877-HOPE-4-ME
(1-877-467-3463).
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Abuse (see Domestic
Violence)
St. Jude House, Crown Point,
St. Jude House is located at 12490 Marshall St.
Pre-screening required for all support groups.
Also available is 24-hour crisis line, (800) 254-1286.
St. Jude House
offers the following support groups:
SAFE (Surviving Assault Feeling Emotions),
for survivors of rape/sexual assault, meets Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.
REACH (Realizing Emotional Abuse Can Heal)
for women involved in abusive relationships, meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Call 662-7066
HOPE (Hearts Opening to a Peaceful Environment)
for survivors of domestic violence, meets Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
Passages,
focusing on issues related to anger, meets Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
MOSAC (Mothers of Sexually Abused Children),
8-week program focusing on education and processing of feelings, meets
Wednesdays. Call for time.
HEART (Healing Empowerment Acquired Respect & Trust),
for male and female adolescent survivors of sexual assault, meets
Tuesdays, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Sexual Assault Support Group,
targeted to adults who have been sexually assaulted, call for
dates/times.
St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, ‘Circles of Hope,’
Support group for any victims, witnesses, family and friends who have been
affected by violence, meets the last Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m. in
pastoral care conference room. Call 392-7185.
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Alzheimer
Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group, meets on fourth Sunday of each month
at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 1101 Park Dr.,
Munster, 2:30 p.m. Call Senior Services,
864-2653 or 708-891-9305, Ext. 42653.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, meets
second Sunday of each month, 2:30-4 p.m., Franciscan
Communities Adult Day Care, 205 Franciscan Dr.,
Crown Point, and fourth Sunday of the month,
2:30-4 p.m., at
St.
Thomas More’s Solar Room. Call Katrina Schabacker, 661-5245.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, meets
second Sun. of each month, 2:30-4 p.m., Franciscan Communities Adult Day Care,
205 Franciscan Dr., Crown Point Call 661-5302 or 661-5235.
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group, meets third Tuesday of each month, 6
p.m., St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart. Call Carol
Shingler, 947-6475.
Alzheimer's Support Group,
meets from 6 to 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Education and Rehab
Center, 1401 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. Meetings
provide information and support to caregivers of individuals faced with
Alzheimer's or dementia. (219) 462-6158.
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Aphasia
Aphasia Support Group
meets at 4 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Education and Rehab
Center, 1401 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. Aphasia is an abnormal neurological
condition in which language function is defective or absent because of
injury to the cerebral cortex. (219) 465-4888.
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Autism
Northwest Indiana Chapter of
the Autism Society of America meets on the first Tuesday of each month
(except for January and July) at 7 p.m. at the Lake County Public
Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville. (219) 662-2668.
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Bereavement
Parents/Children
Crown Point
St. Anthony Hospice, of Franciscan Homes and Community Services, Inc.,
‘Hope for Tomorrow,’
bereavement support group for people recovering from the death of a
loved one, is offered on the first and third Mon. of each month at 1:30
and 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 352 S. Main St.
Call 757-6423.
Compassionate Friends, a support group
for bereaved parents, meets on the third Tues. of each month at 7 p.m.
at St. Matthias, Crown Point. Call 365-8485.
St. Mary Medical Center, ‘Consoling Hearts
Grief Support Group,’ Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m., St. Joan of Arc, Merrillville. No
fees. Call 836-3477 to register.
East Chicago
St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago,
‘Good Grief,’ a Support group for families who’ve lost a loved one,
for coping with loss, meets every second Thursday of month, 5-6:30 p.m. in
pastoral care conference room.
St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, 'Memories,’ a Support group
for parents/others who grieve loss of unborn child or death of child at very
early age, meets the first Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call
392-7185.
Griffith
The Wounded Healers,
‘Beginnings,’ a grief support group for bereaved parents, relatives,
spouses; meets twice a month at Burns-Kish Funeral Home, 921 W. 45th, Griffith.
For death of most relationships, Mon., 1-2:30 p.m.
For death of a spouse, parent, sibling, or other relationship, Tues.,
7-8:30 p.m.
For suicides of family members or friends, Mon., 7-8:30 p.m.
Winter session starts Jan. 5, 1-2:30 p.m.
For death of moth relationships, or Jan. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.,
with separate groups for death of a spouse, parent or sibling, death of a
child or grandchild, and other relationships.
Call 924-5577.
Hobart
Consoling Hearts,
a grief support group for the loss of a loved one, meets
every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Call
769-1973. Sponsored by St. Mary Medical Center.
Merrillville
Consoling Hearts,
a grief support group for the loss of a loved
one, meets every Thurs. from 6:30
p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Call 769-1973. Sponsored by St. Mary
Medical Center.
Valparaiso
Compassionate Friends, a support group for bereaved parents, meets on
the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows, South
Haven. Call 462-0921. Also meets on the third Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. at St. Matthias, Crown Point. Call 365-8485.
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Bipolar
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance, meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each
month at Porter-Starke Services, 601 Wall St., Valparaiso. (219) 531-3592.
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Blood-Related Cancer
Blood-Related Cancers
Group, meets the third Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Munster. This group is designed
for adult family/friends and those with a diagnosis of leukemia, Hodgkin
lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or myeloma. It is necessary to attend an
orientation session prior to joining a weekly support group. (219)
836-3349.
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Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Group, meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sundays at the Cancer
Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Munster. Women who are actively
undergoing treatment for breast cancer come together each week for support
and to learn coping strategies. It is necessary to attend an orientation
session prior to joining a weekly support group. (219) 836-3349
"After Care" Breast Cancer Group, meets the second and fourth Monday of
the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge
Road, Munster. Designed especially for women who have completed
their breast cancer treatment. It is necessary to attend an orientation
session prior to joining a weekly support group. (219) 836-3349.
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Cancer
Crown Point
Burrell Cancer Institute of St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point,
offers ‘Cancer Hotline,’
a free community service Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call
757-6394 or (800) 439-7708.
St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point,
‘Breast Cancer Support Group,’ meets monthly. Call 757-6008.
East Chicago
Pastoral Care Department of St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, ‘New
Horizons,’ a support group for cancer patients and families; meets
the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. To
register call 392-7185.
Pastoral Care Department of St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago,
‘Make Today Count,’ a support group for cancer survivors, meets third
Tues., 3-4:30 p.m. To register call 392-7185.
Hobart
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
'Together Today,' cancer support group at
meets the second Wed. of the month from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room
A, Medical Arts Building. Call 947-6700.
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Skin Cancer Screenings,’ Portage Outpatient Health Center. No charge.
Call 947-6385 for Mon. or Thurs. appointment.
Michigan City
St. Anthony's Hospital, Michigan City,'
The Community Cancer Support Group, Michigan City,'
meets every second Mon. at . Open to general public; family and friends of
cancer patients welcome. Call 879-0883.
Munster
Couples Confronting Cancer
Together, is a group that is designed for those with cancer and their spouse
and/or significant other, meets the first Monday of each month from 6:30
to 8 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road., Munster. The It is
necessary to attend an orientation session prior to joining a weekly support
group. (219) 836-3349
Family and Friends of Cancer Patients, a goup that share experiences, learn to
take care of yourself and support loved ones who have cancer, meets the third
Monday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge
Road, Munster. It is necessary to attend an orientation session prior to
joining a weekly support group. (219) 836-3349
The Prostate Networking
Group, a group who exchange information, gain support and share similar
experiences, meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every other month
tat the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Suite J, Munster. Spouses and
guests are welcome. (219) 836-3349.
Adult Cancer Patients, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday or 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Cancer Resource Centre, 900 Ridge Road, Munster. Adult
cancer patients come together each week for support, warmth and understanding,
in a comfortable environment. It is necessary to attend an orientation session
prior to joining a weekly support group. (219) 836-3349.
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Caregivers
St. John the Evangelist, Saint
John, 'Caregiver
Support Group,'
meets second Mon of each month, 6:30-8 p.m. at Call 661-5200.
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Starting Now,’ every other week, M-F, 4-5 p.m., SMMC Rehabilitation
Center. For stroke survivors, caregivers. No fees. Call 836-3477 for start
dates.
Caregivers, a group
for caregivers of the elderly to combat frustration, guilt, anger and
helplessness, meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at
Golden Agers Adult Day Care, 3123 45th St., Highland. Individuals share their
feelings, problems and solutions. At each meeting an expert speaks on useful
topics. (219) 924-4747.
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Children's Food Allergies
Allergy Solutions for Kids is a group that strives
through education, advocacy and support to develop options for children
with severe food allergies and those who care for them. ASK meets
quarterly in Valparaiso.
asknow@aol.com.
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Diabetes
Children with Diabetes & their Families.
Children with chronic health conditions/diabetes
learn techniques that make coping with condition much easier. Call St.
Margaret Mercy’s Child Life Coordinator at 932-2300 or 708-891-9305 ext.
34128.
Living with Diabetes, an informational support
group, meets the third Wed. of each month at 7 p.m. at North Campus of St.
Margaret Mercy. Call Diabetes Nurse Educator at 933-2144 or 708-891-9305,
Ext. 32144.
Diabetes Management Classes offered by St.
Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond/Dyer. For info on times, location,
and registration call 933-2144 or (708) 891-9305, Ext. 32144.
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond,
‘Free Foot Screenings,’ by appointment, third Fri., 1:30-3:30 p.m., North
Campus, 5454 Hohman Ave. Call 933-2666 or (708) 891-9305, Ext. 32666.
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Dyer,
‘Free Foot Screenings,’ by appointment, or first Thurs., 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Domestic Violence (see
Abuse)
Domestic Violence
Support Groups are offered at St. Jude House, 12490 Marshall St., Crown
Point.
Hearts Opening to a Peaceful Environment (HOPE) for survivors of domestic
violence meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.
Realizing Emotional Abuse Can Heal (REACH) meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays for women in emotionally and/or verbally abusive relationships.
Passages focuses on issues related to domestic violence and meets from
6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.
Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC) meets Wednesdays. Call the
center for exact times.
Embracing the Journey, a support group for adult survivors of childhood
incest and molestation, meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays.
Surviving Assault and Feeling Emotions (SAFE), for adult survivors of rape
and sexual assault, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays.
Survivors Empowering Lives Forever, a support group that deals with life
after an abusive relationship, meets from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Twenty-four hour crisis hot line number is (800) 254-1286. (219)
662-7066.
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Emotional Issues
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers,
‘Anger Management Groups,’ offered throughout year, Munster
Behavioral Outpatient Center, 312 Ridge Rd., Munster. For
dates/times call Iris, 932-2300, Ext. 35664.
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond,
‘Women’s Stress Support Group,’ meets third Mon. of the month, 1:30-3
p.m., North Campus, 5454 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Call 933-2100.
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Essential Tremor
Essential Tremor is a neurologic condition in which patients exhibit a
rhythmic tremor of the hands, head, legs and/or voice. The group offers
support and concern for those coping with this condition. The group meets
five times per year (September, November, January, March and May) from
6:30 to 8 p.m. at Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster (219)
864-5908 or (219) 972-0241.
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Family Living/Maternity
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Baby Beeper Program,’ ongoing. Fees; refunded when beeper is
returned. Registration required. Call 947-6462.
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Dyer,
‘MOMMs 'Mothers of Multiple Miracles,’ meets fourth
Thurs. of the month at South Campus, 5454 24 Joliet St. call 933-2100 or
708-891-9111.
St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers,
‘Mommy & Co. 'Pre/Postnatal Fitness Program,’ Mon./Wed., 5:15-6:15 p.m.,
Omni 41 fitness pool, Schererville. Call 865-6969.
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Hospice
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart offers
the following programs:
'SHIIP' - Senior Health Insurance
Information Program.’
No charge. Call 947-6581 for consultation.
‘Heathcare Advocacy Group Inc.’ offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1st/3rd
Thurs. Free. Call 942-9727,
(Visit
www.comhs.org
for wellness programs offered.)
St. Anthony Hospice is
seeking volunteers for its hospice care program. Anyone interested in learning
how to become a hospice volunteer is invited to come to the St. Anthony Hospice
In-Patient Unit, located at 203 Franciscan Drive, in Crown Point. Hospice
volunteers help terminally ill patients and their family members by providing
companionship, offering respite for the caregiver, running errands and
performing chores as well as providing assistance with hospice public relations,
fund raising and clerical work. (219) 661-5306.
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Laryngectomies
Still Speaking Club, a support group for those
who have undergone a laryngectomy, meets second Wed. of the month at 4
p.m. at North Campus of St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, 5454 Hohman
Ave., Hammond. Call Speech Therapy at 933-2004 or 708-891-9305, Ext.
32004.
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Mental
Illness
Gary
The National Alliance
for the Mentally Ill , the meeting is designed to support families and
friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia,
major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and
anxiety disorders, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every first and third Tuesday
of the month in conference room A, at the Methodist Hospitals Northlake
Campus, 600 Grant St., Gary (219) 886-4335
Merrillville
A Family-To-Family Support Group of the National Alliance for the Mentally
Ill, Lake County Group, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth
Friday of every month at the Southlake Center for Mental Health, 8555 Taft
St., Merrillville. (219) 836-5837.
Valparaiso
A Family-To-Family Support Group of the National Alliance for the Mentally
Ill, Porter County Group, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every
month at the Aled P. Davies Independence House, 1454 Lincolnway,
Valparaiso. (219) 462-9053.
Visions for Tomorrow, a support group for parents and caregivers who are
experiencing the day-to-day challenges of a child or adolescent with a
mental illness, meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the first and third Sundays of
each month at Aled Davies Independence Clubhouse, 1454 Lincolnway,
Valparaiso (219) 764-2958.
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Multiple Sclerosis
A Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the third
Monday of the month at the Center for Advanced Clinical Studies, 200 E.
89th Ave., Merrillville (219) 886-4551.
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Ostomy
Ostomy Support Group,
offered by St. Mary Medical Center to provide a support system that
addresses the physical and educational needs of ostomy patients. Meetings
are held in second floor conference room A, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart
(219) 947-6448.
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Overeating
Chesterton
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 8 a.m. Saturdays at Duneland
Health and Wellness Center, 810 Michael Drive. (800) 589-6262
Hammond
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Mondays, 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. Wednesdays at First United Methodist Church, 6635
Hohman Ave., room 9. (800) 589-6262 (800) 589-6262
Highland
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at First
Christian Reform Church, 8910 Grace St. (800) 589-6262
Hobart
’TOPS-Taking Off Pounds Sensibly,’
Mon. 5-7 p.m. patient tower Room 3. Fees. Call 661-1374 to register.
‘Nutritional Counseling,’ Call
947-6048 for appointment, fees.
‘Yoga Classes,’ Wed., 4:30-5:30 p.m., patient tower conference room 3.
Fees. Call 805-5180 (Lake Cty.) or 548-9395 (Porter).
‘Healing Touch & Guided Meditation,’ 4:30-6 p.m. Fees. Call 836-3477.
LaPorte
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays at
Yana Service Club, 1621 Roberts St. (800) 589-6262
Michigan City
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at St.
Anthony Memorial Hospital, 301 W. Homer. (800) 589-6262
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 9 a.m. Thursdays at Barker
Hall -- Lounge Trinity Church, 600 Franklin Square. (800) 589-6262
Munster
Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 8955 Columbia Ave, south entrance. (800)
589-6262
Valparaiso, Northwest Indiana Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m.
Sundays at Porter Memorial Hospital, 814 LaPorte Ave. (800) 589-6262.
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Parenting
Lake County Alliance for the Gifted is a support
group for parents of gifted children in Lake County, helps raise awareness
of the social, emotional and academic needs of gifted children and
provides support and encouragement for these children and their families.
Meetings are from
7:30 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month
at Munster Town Hall, room A, 1007 Ridge Road, Munster (219)
365-2471 or
www.lcag.org.
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Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Support Group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in
the Health Resources Meeting Room at St. Margaret Mercy Health Care
Center, 5454 Hohman Ave., Hammond (219) 844-4636.
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Psychiatric Illness
Family Education, a support group for families
and friends of individuals diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, meets
Wednesdays., 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret Mercy’s Munster Behavioral Health
Outpatient Center.
Call 322-5747.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, an
organization for the treatment/ recovery of chronic, severe mental illness
patients, meets second/fourth Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m., Southlake Center for Mental
Health, Merrillville.
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Pulmonary/Respiratory
Breather’s Club, a support group for individuals who have chronic lung
disease and their families. For meeting dates/times, call St.
Margaret Mercy’s Respiratory Care Dept. 864-2014 or 708-895-1650 ext.
42014.
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Rehabilitation
Rehab Club (Physical),
for people needing help through physical rehab process, meets
first Thurs. of the month at 3 p.m. at North Campus of St. Margaret
Mercy. Call 932-2300 or 708-891-9305, Ext. 33619.
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Sarcoidosis
S.O.S. (Supporting
Others with Sarcoidosis) is a group that meets from 5 to 7 p.m. every
third Thursday of the month in the Respiratory Services conference room
at The Methodist Hospitals' Northlake Campus, 600 Grant St., Gary,
(219) 886-4644.
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Sleeping Disorders
AWAKE, a support group for people with sleep disorders. For meeting
dates/times, call St. Margaret Mercy’s Sleep Lab, 932-2300 or 708-891-9305
Ext. 33668.
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Smoking
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Smoking Cessation Class & Support,’
Sun., 2-3 p.m., patient tower conference room 3. Eight-week program.
Call 836-3477
St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart,
‘Smoking Cessation Class & Support,’ Sun., 2-3 p.m., patient tower
conference room 3. Eight-week program. Call 836-3477.
Tobacco Cessation Class
& Support, St. Mary Medical Center offers a from 2 to 3 p.m.
on Sundays in the Patient Education Room, 1500 S. Lake Park Ave.,
Hobart. When you are ready to stop using tobacco, call Community
Healthcare System for free personal, professional help. Registration
required. (866) 836-3477.
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Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous, open meetings 8 p.m. Sun. at South Campus of St.
Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Dyer; closed meetings (for recovering
individuals only) 8 p.m. Tues./Sat. at Dyer campus, 24 Joliet St.
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Widowed
WOW (Widow or Widower), a support group for
widowed people up to 59, meet at the fourth Friday of each month at 8
p.m. at St. Michael Church, 1 Wilhelm, Schererville. Call
663-7165.
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