Community Calendar Events

Trinity Lutheran Church and School is hosting a “Loss of a Spouse” seminar. This one-time grief support session will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield.

This free seminar is designed specifically for people grieving a spouse's death. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and widowed men and women. They will offer helpful insights on: what to expect in the days to come, how to deal with the loneliness, what to do with your spouse's belongings, and other practical help for dealing with the challenges of widowhood. All participants will receive a booklet with over 30 short readings on how to live with grief and eventually rebuild your life.

This event is free and open to the public. However, pre-registration is required to ensure enough materials are available. Register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com or by calling 217.899.9418.

Do you enjoy or want to learn needlework? Join the Southern Illinois Stitchers! SI Stitchers is a local chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, Inc., which supports and promotes Embroidery, Crewel, Cross-stitch, Needlepoint, Hand Quilting, Beading, and other Needle Arts. Gathers monthly on the 4th Sunday to stitch, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company and support of other needle artists. All skill levels are welcome!

GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.
For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

Calling all fiction enthusiasts and aspiring writers! Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting your journey into fiction, CPL's monthly Adult Fiction Writers' Workshop is open to all experience levels and all genres. Let your imagination run wild and your stories come to life! Join us every 1st Wednesday, 6-7:30PM. Learn more and see all of CPL's writing programs at carbondalepubliclibrary.org/art

Take Karate Through the
Carbondale Park District!

Learn:
• Self-defense
• Sports and fitness
• Personal growth

Eight-class beginner session starts Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and Older
Adults welcome!
Only $40! (for residents. $45 for nonresidents)

(Advanced class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Sign up Now!
Lakeland Center
925 South Giant City Road
(618) 549-4222
https://CarbondaleKarate.com/
www.cpkd.org
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/

Take Karate Through the
Carbondale Park District!

Learn:
• Self-defense
• Sports and fitness
• Personal growth

Eight-class beginner session starts Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and Older
Adults welcome!
Only $40! (for residents. $45 for nonresidents)

(Advanced class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Sign up Now!
Lakeland Center
925 South Giant City Road
(618) 549-4222
https://CarbondaleKarate.com/
www.cpkd.org
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/

GRIEFSHARE grief recovery and support group will meet at the Parish Hall at Trinity Lutheran School, 515 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield. The fall session will begin on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and meets weekly for 13 weeks. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics including "Is This Normal?," "The Challenges of Grief," "Grief and Your Relationships," "Why," and "Guilt and Anger." Thanks to a grant from Thrivent Financial, the workbook fees for this session will be waived.
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required to ensure there are enough materials for everyone.
For more information or to pre-register, please call 217.899.9418 or register at trinitygriefshare@yahoo.com.

Take Karate Through the
Carbondale Park District!

Learn:
• Self-defense
• Sports and fitness
• Personal growth

Eight-class beginner session starts Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and Older
Adults welcome!
Only $40! (for residents. $45 for nonresidents)

(Advanced class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Sign up Now!
Lakeland Center
925 South Giant City Road
(618) 549-4222
https://CarbondaleKarate.com/
www.cpkd.org
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/

Facilitated by Jim Harbaugh, this group focuses on you, the caregiver, by teaching you coping skills and allowing you to meet other caregivers who face the same challenges caring for their loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other chronic conditions. This is a free program open to all caregivers; no registration required. We hope to see you there! Meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month, 12-2pm.

For more information contact group leader Jim Harbaugh:
(847) 226-5545
jaharbaugh@gmail.com

carbondalepubliclibrary.org/caregivers

Take Karate Through the
Carbondale Park District!

Learn:
• Self-defense
• Sports and fitness
• Personal growth

Eight-class beginner session starts Monday, September 8 at 5:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and Older
Adults welcome!
Only $40! (for residents. $45 for nonresidents)

(Advanced class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)

Sign up Now!
Lakeland Center
925 South Giant City Road
(618) 549-4222
https://CarbondaleKarate.com/
www.cpkd.org
https://apm.activecommunities.com/carbondaleparkdistrict/Activity_Search/