FYI

United Way gift drive at Jackson Wal-Mart

United Way of Southeast Missouri and the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Jackson are sponsoring a fill-the-truck event from noon to 5 p.m. today in the Wal-Mart parking lot at 3051 E. Jackson Blvd. The goal is to fill the truck with toys, underwear and socks for children of all ages. Wal-Mart customers are invited to purchase items during their shopping trip and donate them in the parking lot. For more information, contact United Way at 573-334-9634.

'Rodeo and Juliet' at Crossroads Church

"Rodeo and Juliet," a William Shakespeare-inspired play with a message for people who become overwhelmed with events during the Christmas season, will be performed at 4 and 6 p.m. today and Sunday at Crossroads Fellowship Church in Jackson. For more information, contact the church at 573-204-1912.

Christmas program at Harmony Church

"An Out Of The Box Christmas" will be performed at 6 p.m. today at Harmony Church. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall, and everyone is welcome. Harmony Church is on Highway 34, six miles east of Marble Hill, Mo. For more information, contact Saundra Crader at 573-238-2195.

Sibling class

The sibling class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. The class is designed to help children prepare, in a positive way, for the addition of a new family member. The class is geared toward children ages 3 to 9. Class size is limited. Register online at sehealth.org or by contacting Southeast at 573-331-6190.

Southeast Journeys Cancer support group

The Southeast Journeys cancer support group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Unity Room at the Southeast Cancer Center. The group covers educational topics from the American Cancer Society's "I Can Cope" and includes a question-and-answer session and offers care, support and encouragement for those battling cancer and their families and caregivers. Scott Givens, manager of Southeast HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson, will discuss "Celebrating Life during the Cancer Journey." For more information, contact the Southeast Cancer Center at 573-519-4754.

Preparation for childbirth class

The childbirth preparation class will meet at Saint Francis Medical Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday. The class presents guides to labor signs and stages, pain- control options and labor techniques. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5111.

Health screenings

Health screenings will take place from 7 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Saint Francis Medical Center. The heart screening will cost $29; women's osteoporosis $25; glucose $6; and blood-pressure is free. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5399.

Grief support group

The grief support group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at HealthPoint Cape Girardeau. The group offers a safe place for adults to come together to share their grief following the death of a loved one. The December session will focus on rituals for healing. For more information, contact bereavement coordinator Crystal Montgomery at 573-335-6208 or social services at 573-651-5549.

I Can Cope support group

The I Can Cope support group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Francis Medical Center. I Can Cope offers cancer patients and their families an opportunity to share their concerns with others having similar experiences and helps them design ways to cope with challenges. For more information or to register, contact Saint Francis at 573-334-2230.

Mother and baby tea

A Mother-baby tea Center will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Saint Francis Medical Center. New mothers will have the opportunity to meet other new mothers and ask questions about breast feeding, baby care and other postpartum issues. Herbal tea and cookies will be served. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5111.

Live nativity at Harmony Church

A live nativity will be presented from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harmony Church. Refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall, and everyone is welcome. Harmony Church is on Highway 34, six miles east of Marble Hill, Mo. For more information, contact Saundra Crader at 573-238-2195.

Bake sale at Saint Francis

The Saint Francis Auxiliary bake sale will be Thursday at Saint Francis Medical Center from 8 a.m. until the cookies are gone. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5111.

Bariatric support group

The bariatric support group will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at HealthPoint Cape Girardeau. Topics will include medical management, meal planning and nutrition, behavior change and motivation and exercise and fitness. For more information, contact dietitian Raina Childers at 573-986-4440.

Breast-feeding and infant-care class

The breast-feeding and infant care class will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. The class covers aspects of infant care and safety that will be valuable to first-time parents or as a review for those who already have had a baby. Infant feeding will be discussed at length, addressing the special concerns of both breast-feeding and formula feeding. Register online at sehealth.org or by contacting Southeast Hospital at 573-331-6190.

Healthy Weigh orientations

The Healthy Weigh orientations will be at the Saint Francis Medical Center's Health and Wellness Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30. The free orientation overviews the newest weight loss program offered at Saint Francis. The program has a variety of diet options for those wishing to lose 10 to 100 or more pounds. To register, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5686.

Breast-feeding class

The breast-feeding class at Saint Francis Medical Center will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 28. Topics are breast physiology, milk production, positioning, diet and pumping and storing breast milk. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5111.

Infant massage class

The infant massage class at Saint Francis Medical Center will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 30. The class is research-based and designed for parents of healthy newborns, premature babies and babies with altered nervous systems who are at least four weeks old. For more information, contact Saint Francis at 573-331-5111.