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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
July 18-19
K of C Msgr. Weis Council 10596, Munster, ‘Indiana
K of C State Golf Outing,’
Lost Marsh, Longwood CC. Call
801-4404 or visit
www.kofcinstategolfouting09.com.
July 23 - 25
Our Lady of Sorrows, South Haven,
‘Annual Rummage Sale,’ July 23-24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 25,
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Drop-off dates, July 19-22. Call 759-2885.
July 24
Andrean High School,
‘Annual 59er Classic Golf Outing,’ Innsbrook Country Club,
Merrillville, 10 a.m. start. Call 887-5281, x240, 241, or 243.
July 25
St. John Bosco, Hammond, ‘Clothing
Giveaway,’ 9 a.m.-noon, school cafeteria.
July 26
St. Stephen, Martyr, Merrillville,
‘Men’s Club Golf Outing,’ 8:30 a.m., Turkey Creek CC. Call Bob,
980-4644.
Aug. 13
Calumet College of St. Joseph,
‘Golf Outing,’ Lost Marsh Golf Course, Hammond. Call 473-4326
or 473-4325.
Aug. 31
Catholic Charities, ‘Women’s Golf Outing,’ 8:30 a.m.
start, Briar Ridge CC, Schererville. Cost $150. Call 663-8417, x325. Or
email
rmayer@catholic-charities.org.
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Centennial Booklet: 'Mission to
Cathedral’
Holy Angels Parish, Gary, Cost $20 and $2.07 mailing. Call
882-6079 for orders.
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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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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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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
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Excursions & Trips
July 13-15
Holy
Trinity (Croatian),
East Chicago,
‘Bus Trip to
Frankenmuth, Mich.,’ Call
398-3061.
July 16
Catholic Charities, ‘Sunset Cruise on
Lake Michigan,’
5:30 p.m. social at Harbor Grill, Michigan City. Call 879-9312, 874-8195,
or 663-8417, x4..
Aug. 1-8
St.
James the Less, Highland,
‘Holy Name Fishing Trip to
Eagle Lake, Ontario,’
RSVP to Russ, 924-4298.
Aug. 29
K of C Queen of Angels Council, St. John, ’10-Day Saints &
Shrines of Ireland,’
Call Mary Anne, 322-1116.
Nov.
10
K of C
Queen of Angels Council, St. John, ‘8-Day Poland, Divine Mercy,
Czestochowa,’ Call Mary Anne, 322-1116.
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St. John
the Evangelist, St. John,
‘Tours of New Church,’
Sundays, noon-4
p.m. (exc. Christmas or Easter). Tours given every 15 min.
Groups, call 365-5678.
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Food & Celebrations
July 1-5
Our Lady of Grace, Highland,
‘Annual
Beer Garden Festival,’
6 p.m.-midnight. Refreshments, raffles. Call 838-7838 or 838-9094.
July 9-12
Nativity of Our Savior,
Portage,
‘Summer Festival,’ Rides, refreshments, games.
July 10-12
Sacred Heart, LaPorte, ‘Annual Polish Fest,’
July 10-12
St. Patrick, East Chicago, ‘Annual
Parish Festival,’ 5 p.m. start, parish grounds.
July 12
St. Ann of the Dunes, Beverly Shores,
‘Annual Pancake Breakfast,’ 8 a.m.-noon, parish grounds. Call
531-2321.
July 16-19
St. Bridget,
Hobart,
‘Parish Festival,’ Call 942-6441, x109.
July 23-26
St. James
the Less, Highland,
‘Summer Festival,’
July 23-26
St.
John the Evangelist, St. John,
‘Summer Festival,’
Aug. 6-9
St. Mary, Griffith, ‘Western Days Festival,’
Aug. 29
Andrean High School,
Merrillville,
‘50-Year Anniversary Celebration,’ 4:30 p.m. Mass with
Bishop Melczek, followed by food, tours, presentations.
Aug.
30-31
All
Saints,
Hammond,
‘Parish Festival,’
Nov. 10
K of C Queen of Angels Council, St. John, ‘8-Day Poland, Divine
Mercy, Czestochowa,’ Call Mary Anne, 322-1116.
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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
Now thru -Aug. 14
Holy Family Child Care, Crown Point,
‘Summer Camp,’ Open to school-age children. Call 661-5250.
Now thru
-Aug. 1
CYO Camp Lawrence, Valparaiso, ‘2009 Camp Season,’ six weeks
running. Call 736-8931.
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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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Lent
Activities (Listed in alphabetical order by parish name)
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Fish Fries For Lent
Clip and Save Schedule of
Fish Fries on Friday during Lent
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Meetings & Workshops
July 6-10
National Association of Pastoral Musicians, ‘2009 National Convention,’
Stephens
Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. RSVP online at
www.npm.org/conventions.
Aug. 27-30
Serra Club,
‘Serra International Convention,’
Omaha Qwest Center. Go to
www.serra.org.
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Wounded Healers,
‘Grief Support Groups,’ April 29 start for spring-summer
session, 7-8:30 p.m., St. James the Less, Highland. Support for loss of
loved ones. Call 924-5577.
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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.
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. 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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Pet Blessings
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Respect Life
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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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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
July 12-17
Lindenwood Retreat Center, Donaldson,
‘The Letters of
St. Paul: 2009 Conference
Retreat,’
Call 574-935-1780 or email
lw@lindenwood.org.
July 31-Aug. 2
Office of Youth/Young Adults,
‘Catholic Youth Xperience,’ Valparaiso University. For high
school youth. Go to
www.catholicyouthx.com.
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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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4th Tues 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
July 18
St. Thomas More School, Munster,
‘Class of 1969,’ Mass at 5:30 p.m., followed by reception at
school. Contact
madaer@comcast.net
or slivarchik@comcast.net.
July 25
Holy Name School, Cedar
Lake,
‘All-School
Reunion,’
Send names, addresses, graduation years of past students to Pat at
374-7804 or
kphuseman@comcast.net.
Aug.
28-30
Bishop
Noll Institute, Hammond, ‘Class of 1959,’ Call 924-3567
or email
crosek@sbcglobal.net or
cls8609@aol.com.
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Spiritual
Enrichment
July 8, 15, 22, 29
St.
Mary,
Crown Point,
‘Theology on Tap,’
7 p.m., Crown Brewing. For young adults. Call
663-0044.
July 12 - Aug. 2
Office of Hispanic Ministry, ‘Migrant Ministry Masses,’ July 12 at Johnson Farm, Hobart; July 19 at
Coulter Farm, Westville; Aug. 2 at Little Farm, Lowell, all at 4
p.m. Call 397-2125.
Aug. 2
Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, Hammond,
‘Altar & Rosary Society Anniversary
Mass,’
, 11 a.m., followed by
luncheon in parish hall.
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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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Our Lady of Consolation,
Merrillville,
‘Radio Broadcast of Mass,’ Sun.,
11 a.m. on 1270-AM.
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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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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. 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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Salvatorian Chapel,
Merrillville,
‘Exposition of Blessed Sacrament, Divine Mercy Chaplet,
Benediction,’
Fri., 3 p.m. Call
884-0714.
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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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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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Vocations
Aug. 10- 13
Daughters of
St. Paul, Chicago,
‘Come and See Discernment,’
For
women ages 18-30. Call 617-435-1879 or
srmichaelfsp@aol.com.
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Special
Seasonal Events
This section contains seasonal events. Once the event
is over, it will be deleted from the category under which it is listed.
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Activities For Advent
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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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