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The Holy Name Society at Divine Word Catholic Church will host a Breakfast with St. Nick from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 9 at the church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland. Call 440-256-1412 or log on to www.divinewordkirtland. org for information.

The Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, will hold a free Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the church’s Kelly Hall. The menu will include roast turkey, stuffing mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, vegetables, salad, homemade apple sauce, desserts and beverages. All are welcome. To volunteer for the event or for more information, go to stanselm.ivolunteer and choose a slot, or call Pat Kuss at 440-339-7220.

It’s as simple as stopping in and posting your needs on one of our prayer boards or posting on the outside board at the WELL — Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie St., downtown Willoughby. Volunteers will then pray over your request each day. Our mission is to share the peace and serenity of God’s providential care. Experience peace; let go & let God! The WELL is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Yoga is offered at Chardon United Methodist Church Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types will be offered. On the floor, or on a chair, this class includes Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath practices), and relaxation. No experience is needed. The class is Conducted by master teacher and instructor Susan Gundersen. This is a donation class (suggested donation $10) with proceeds going toward the church’s Guatemala mission. To learn more about our Guatemala mission, visit www.chardonchurch. org and click on Worldwide missions. Please bring a yoga mat, light blanket and wear comfortable clothing. Chardon United Methodist Church is at 515 North St. in Chardon. For more information, call the office at (440)285-4581.

The annual Holly House Craft Show will be held at Shoregate United Methodist Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 1. The show is looking for crafters. Call 440-943-0382 or email office@shoregateumc.org for details.

It is as simple as stopping in and posting your needs on one of the Willoughby House of Prayer prayer boards or on the outside board. Volunteers will then pray over the request each day. The mission is to share the peace and serenity of God’s providential care. The Willoughby House of Prayer, 4091 Erie St., Willoughby, is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays.

Mentor Presbyterian Church, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, will offer free Reiki Therapy at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in the newly renovated healing center. Help for physical, emotional and spiritual pain. The healing is also available by appointment by calling Barb at 440-478-2151.

Mentor Presbyterian Church, 5885 Hopkins Road, Mentor, hosts Sunday worship services at 12:30 p.m. Pot luck and worship services are from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month and Bible study is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings.

Lakeshore Christian Church in Euclid sponsors a telephone prayer line every Tuesday from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Join in praying for your church, your community, your friends, family or for yourself. Call 1-605475-4000, access code 554793.

St. Cyprian’s Church in Perry is celebrating the church’s 50th Jubilee this year. The search is on for founding families who attended in 1968, to honor with a special dinner. Any historical photographs, old stories or other memorabilia that parishioners would like to share with the Jubilee Committee would be appreciated. Those members of founding families, or those who know someone who was, contact Father George Kusy at 440-259-2344.

DivorceCare divorce recovery seminar and support group meets each Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship Bible Church located at 16391 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” For more information, call Kathryn at 440-241-3281.

The Good Tidings Benefit Choir will be performing Handel’s Messiah and is currently seeking choir members. All proceeds from the event benefit the Geauga Hunger Task Force. The recent Christmas concert by the group raised $8,900 for the Hunger Task Force. For details, call Claudia Toth, at 216-436-2028.

Velocity Church meets in Mentor at the Memorial Middle School, 8979 Mentor Ave. Service begins at 10 a.m. The congregation is family friendly and offers something for everyone. Services are open to the public. For more information, visit www. velocitycleveland.org.

Want to take Bible school classes without moving away? You can attend Abundant Life Bible Training Center from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays beginning in September. The course will use the AFCMITC DVD Bible school course in order to grow faith and knowledge of God and the Bible. Classes will be at Abundant Life Community Church, 38301 Lake Shore Blvd., Willoughby. For details, visit alcc.church/ school or leave a message at 440-946-5952.

Fellowship and sharing is the focus for women from 5 to 7:30 p.m. one Sunday a month at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 32114 Vine St., Willowick. Please call the Parish office for details at 440-943-2133.

A new non-denominational grief support group open to all meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Chapel at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 North Park Place in Painesville. Details: 440-354-3642