COMING EVENTS

Please note that coming events are placed where space is available and that priority is given to local non-profit groups and organizations.

GOOD FOOD BOX – Hunger in Moose Jaw, contact Kathleen Dempkey 306.693.0754: Now accept debit and credit card payments. Food pick up on Feb. 25th/Money due March 4th for food pick up on March 10th/Money due March 18th for food pick up on March 24th/Money due April 1st for food pick up on April 7th/Money due April 22nd for food pick up on April 28/Money due May 6th for food pick up on May 12th/Money due May 20th for food pick up on May 26th/Money due June 3rd for food pick up on June 9th/Money due June 17th for food pick up on June 23rd.

I READ CANADIAN DAY DROP-IN PARTY

at the library on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 am. There will be coffee, treats, snacks, door prizes, and lots of Canadian books. Plus well-known Saskatchewan authors Robert (Bob) Currie and Melanie McFarlane will be on hand to do readings. Do you Read Canadian? Admission is free. All ages welcome.

THE MOOSE JAW PRAIRIE HEARTS QUILT GUILD is getting together February 20 at 7 pm. Moose Jaw Masonic Temple is the location. Come and join us for some program, some show and share, and of course some coffee time. Stay warm, and keep quilting.

OLD HANDS, FRESH IDEAS: ALL AGES KNITTING MEET on Saturday February, 22 from 2:00-5:00 PM at the Public Library. Did you know you can make your own socks, hats or even booties? If you love to knit (or even crochet) come to the MJPL knitting meet for some crafty fun and conversation. Feel free to bring something you’re already working on or start something new! Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

THE MOOSE JAW STAMP CLUB will meet Wed., Feb. 26 at 7:00pm, in the Lindale School staffroom, 1322 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). Visitors are always welcome. Call 306-693-5705 for information. BEREAVED PARENTS Grief Support Group for Parents who have experienced the death of a Child Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 19 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Parkview Reception Centre, 474 Hochelaga St. W. (Please use east door off east parking lot). Everyone is Welcome.

MOOSE JAW HOMEGROWN FARMERS MARKET is so excited to be invited by the Heritage Inn during the 2020 Scotties tournament of Hearts to set up an indoor farmers market. It will be set up at the Heritage Inn, in the Jubilee Room Feb 22nd. All handmade, home baked, homegrown and unique products will be available for your shopping pleasure. Whether you are staying at the Heritage Inn or catching the shuttle to and from the curling tournament pop in and say Hi and see what the Moose Jaw Homegrown Farmers Market has to offer.

THE MOOSE JAW ART GUILD will meet on Fri. Feb. 21 at the Canadian Legion Hall, 268 High St. The program will be a “Show and Tell” of art pieces personally collected by the guild members. Call 306-692-5773 for information. Visitors are welcome.

MEET LOCAL AUTHOR CAROL FERGUSON WHO WROTE THE BOOK, ALS MEETS CHRIST at Hillcrest Apostolic Church, 1550 Main St. N on February 22nd at 2pm.

TOWN AND COUNTRY SINGLES DANCE

on Saturday February 22, 2020 at Church of Our Lady Community Center at 566 Vaughan St. W. from 7:30 to 11:00 pm. Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples welcome! Band: Len Gadica! Cost is $15.00 and lunch is included. For more information call 306-691-6634. ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF MOOSE JAW FUNDRAISING DINNER with Mediterranean Cuisine will be held on Feb. 22nd at 5:00 p.m. at 60 Athabasca St. E. Cost: Adults $30/Children $10. Come for a delicious meal and support your community – The objective is to spread awareness, cultural knowledge and contributions of the non-profit organization within Moose Jaw. Telemiracle Tea: Residents of Athabasca Tower at 610 2nd Ave NE will hold a Telemiracle Tea on Tues. Feb 25th from 2:00 – 4:00 at the apartment block. Admission will be $5.00. Receipts will be issued for Telemiracle donations. Information available by calling 306-694-6016.

WDM COFFEE CLUB will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at 10am. Join for a time of visiting and learning as a short program is shared about how the White Motor Company went from building sewing machines to unique steam-powered cars. Program includes coffee and cookies. Everyone welcome. Cost $3 (does not include gallery admission.) WDM members FREE. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE Grief Support Group for those who have experienced the death of a Loved One by Suicide Next Meeting: Wed. February 26 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Parkview Reception Centre, 474 Hochelaga St. W. (Please use east door off east parking lot). Everyone is Welcome.

WDM COFFEE CLUB will be held on Feb. 26th at 10am. Join in for a time of visiting and learning as a short program is shared about how the White Motor Co. went from building sewing machines to unique steam-powered cars. Program includes coffee and cookies. Everyone welcome. Cost $3 does not include gallery admission. WDM members FREE.

MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS SEMINAR will be held on February 29th at Twin Lakes Ranch. Have you ever wondered what your gifting is? Come learn about it. Through this seminar you’ll discover and develop the gifts God has already placed inside of you. This seminar will inspire you to serve God and to serve others.

The seminar will be taught by Larry Seeman, pastor of Foundation of life Church in Weyburn.

Registration is required – free will offering. Details on website www.tlrm.net

GRIEFSHARE OFFERED AT MINTO UNITED CHURCH will offer 2 separate classes– a 13-week seminar and support group will be held on Tuesday afternoons, starting March 3rd from 2-4pm or on Wednesday evenings, starting March 4th from 7-9pm at Minto United Church. Cost is $25 and includes workbook. This is for people experiencing grief from loss of a loved one. Videos, workbooks and discussion time give participants encouragement, useful advice and hope. For information and to register call Minto @306.693.6148r Leon @306.631.9044.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION – BRANCH 59 MOOSE JAW, 268 High St W: Contact 306-692-5453 Like us on Facebook @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw.

VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE - Monday-Saturday @ 10:00 am

CRIBBAGE – Tuesdays @ 1:30 pm - Please sign-in by 1:00 pm

DARTS – Thursdays @ 7:00 pm - in the auditorium – everyone welcome

SUPPERS - Fridays @ 5:30 pm - Please purchase tickets or call put tickets on hold by the previous Wednesday SHUFFLEBOARD – Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League – Bring friends!!

MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm – Open to the public -- Everyone welcome

FOOT CARE CLINIC for Legion Members – February 26th - please call for an appointment

GENERAL MEETING - Saturday, Feb 22nd @ 1:30 pm in the lounge -- All Legion members are encouraged to attend in order to conduct the business of Branch 59. MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteers and Coordinator needed for March 2-7th. Please call the office if you can spare just one hour a day during this time.

ZION’S VILLAGE FLEA MARKET – Fri, Mar. 20-1-6 p.m., Sat, Mar. 21--10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Zion is looking for entries for their upcoming flea market.

Accepting application on a first come first basis, apply early to avoid disappointment. $25/table or two for $40, maximum three tables. Table rentals are not confirmed until payment is received. Free Admission, collecting food bank items at door. Concession & Penny Parade Table. For more info please contact the church office at 306-692-3842.

MOOSE JAW & DISTRICT SENIORS’ ASSOCIATION @Timothy Eaton Garden – 101-510 Main St N. For more information or the regular listing of ongoing daily events call 306-694-4223 or mjsenior@ sasktel.net

ONGOING PROGRAMS: EVERY WEEKDAY. Please check with MJ & District Seniors to find out what these are. Age Friendly – Learning Series 2020 “Healthy Aging” FREE Information Session Weds. Feb. 19 - 11:30am-noon in Card Room.

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Thurs. Feb. 20 - 5pm Cocktails/5:30 Meal in XYZ Auditorium Centre Dance with “Len Gadica” Sat. March 7 - 7:3011pm in XYZ Auditorium

COSMO SENIORS’ CENTRE, 235 Third Ave. N.E. For more information call (306) 692-6072. TOPS WED. FEB. 19-8:30am

COSMO BRIDGE LEAGUE WED. FEB. 19-1pm/MON. FEB. 24-1pm. Cost $2pp includes prizes.

COSMO FLOOR SHUFFLEBOARD WED. FEB. 19-1pm/ MON. FEB. 24-1pm. Cost $2pp includes prizes LIBERTE DANCE WED. FEB. 19-5:30pm SCRABBLE FRI. FEB. 21 -1pm

COSMO MINI BRIDGE TOURNAMENT FRI. FEB. 21-1pm. Cost $5pp includes snacks & prizes.

COSMO HAND & FOOT CANASTA MON. FEB. 24-7pm. Cost $2pp includes prizes

COSMO JAM SESSION TUES. FEB. 18- 9:30am. Cost $2pp

FRIENDSHIP BRIDGE TUES. FEB. 18-7pm. Cost $2pp includes prizes

SWING INTO SPRING CRAFT & TRADE FAIR that will be held on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-3pm. Free Admission/Lunch Available. If you would like to rent a table, please call Doreen Bye @306.692.2118.

THE MOOSE JAW & DISTRICT SPORTS HALL OF FAME is now accepting nominations for their 2020 Induction Class. Do you know an Athlete, Team or Builder from Moose Jaw and District who deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, well...It all starts with you! Please visit the Nominations page on our website www.mjdshf. com to download copies of our 2020 Nomination forms. Nominations are being accepted until March 31, 2020. The Annual Induction Ceremony is held in October each year.

ARMY NAVY AND AIR FORCE VETERANS, 279 High St. W. Phone 306.693.1656. ANAVETS Wednesday, we do Bingo’s at Leisure Time Bingo. Come on out and Support Us!

Thursday- Friendship Crib @ 1:30pm. Everyone Welcome! Pool Fun League Starts @ 7pm. Everyone Welcome! Friday Afternoon Fun Shuffleboard @ 1:30 pm. Everyone Welcome!

All our sports are fun leagues, so no commitment come play when you can.

Saturday Afternoon Fundraiser Meat Draw Starts @ 4:30. Everyone Welcome!

Jam Session on February 28th from 7pm till 11pm. Come on out for a variety of musical entertainment Everyone Welcome!!

SCRAPS HAS MANY ADOPTABLE CATS.

They are vaccinated, spayed and neutered and have tattoo identification. If you have a forever home for one of these superstar kitties, please call SCRAPS cat line at 306.684.9048.

INFORMED CHOICES PREGNANCY CENTRE IS HOSTING A SUPPORT GROUP FOR THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PERINATAL (MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTH) AND INFANT LOSS every first Wednesday evening of each month at 679 Hall St. W at 7pm. It is open to women and men for sharing, understanding and support as a walk through a grief journey that is unique and often misunderstood.

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 3395,

561 Home St. W, Moose Jaw.

Monday Night Crib 7:00pm Everyone welcome. Wednesday Night Darts 7:30 pm

Live Music every Friday and Saturday night

ELKS FUNDRAISER MEAT DRAW RAFFLES are held every Friday evening at 5:30 PM in the Legion lounge. There are eight chances to win meat, a teddy bear draw and a 50-50 draw. It’s a great way to start the weekend! Funds raised support Elks projects.

FLK TAOIST TAI CHI SOCIETY invites you to join in to practice the art of Taoist Tai Chi. Beginner Classes each Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm and each Saturday 11:00 am- 12:00 noon at St. Andrews Social Hall - 60 Athabasca St. Call Elaine (306)693-9034 or email moosejaw@taoist.org

LINE DANCING CLASSES every Monday from 10-11:30am at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughn St. Cost $3 per class. Everyone welcome. For more information call Donna Douglas @306.692.7365.

MOOSE JAW CONCERT BAND: If you play an instrument, you are welcome to join the Moose Jaw Concert Band. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. in the Vanier Collegiate Band room. If you need more info, please e-mail kurt.gillett@gmail.com .

ASPERGER’S PEER SUPPORT GROUP

for Adults meets at Moose Jaw Public Library the last Monday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come and share ideas, experiences and have some fun. For more info call CMHA at 306.692.4240.

TUESDAYS BINGO at Church of Our Lady Parish Hall; 7 p.m. start. Doors open at 6 p.m.

MOOSE JAW MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL INC. WOMEN’S GROUP meets every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Church of God Basement, 50 Hochelaga St. E. Practice English; coffee & snacks; build new friendships; clothing swaps; activities & support. Everyone Welcome. Places for children to play. Contact Melissa for more information at 306-693-4677. MOOSE JAW BAND CITY BAND: Band practices held Monday evenings 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in the Legion (upstairs ballroom), 268 High Street W. Can you play a reed or brass instrument? Amateur or advanced musicians welcome. Bring your favorite swing melodies. To learn more, come to band practice or contact the band leader at 693-6262.

SEA CADETS IS OPEN TO TEENS 12-18: the program is free and is sponsored by the Department of National Defense and the Navy League branch. You have the opportunity to learn to sail, learn rope work and other ship operations as in navigation semaphore and communication, and also have the opportunity to travel with the Sea Cadet deployments to places like India, Japan and other coastal communities, but let’s not forget about summer training. You can go to summer camp for 2,3 or 4-week courses and you are given a training bonus, so that’s like getting paid to go to camp. Cadets meet Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Armouries at the top of Main St.

THE FRIENDLY CITY OPTIMIST CLUB invites everyone to meetings at the Heritage Inn on the second Tuesday of each month. Social at 5:30 p.m./Supper at 6:00 p.m./meeting at 6:30 p.m. Socials dates and places vary. Contact Lloyd Pethick for more information at 306.694.4121. INFORMED CHOICES PREGNANCY CENTRE. 679 Hall St. W Regular Open Office Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10-5. Free confidential and non-judgmental counselling and support available for women and men experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Text 306-690-8462.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES

are held on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. at Moose Jaw Public Library, the Herb Taylor room on the second floor. You do not have to be Scottish. You do not need a partner. It is similar dance to square dancing. Everyone welcome. For information call Mike at 306-690- 5182. DR. F.H. WIGMORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY meets the third Tuesday of every month except December, July, and August at the regional hospital. For further information regarding the auxiliary, call 306-694-0355.

MOOSE JAW ROTARY CLUB meets Mondays at noon at the Heritage Inn. Information available at 306692-3842.

ROTARY CLUB OF MOOSE JAW WAKAMOW meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Inn. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Moose Jaw meetings can be found on www.aasask.org.

THE MOOSE JAW SCRABBLE CLUB meets every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Craft Room at the Cosmo Centre, 235 Third Ave N.E. Come join us for several games of brain challenging fun. For information call 306 692 0731.