Community Calendar
• Alberta: Alberta 55 Plus in conjunction with Brooks-Newell County is hosting the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in BrooksNewell County from August 17-20, 2023. For more information on events and locations, please visit the Alberta 55 Plus website at www.alberta55plus.ca. • Swift Current: Southwest Homes Southwest Homes is a non profit agency providing services and support to individuals with disabilities and empowering them to achieve their goals and be valued members of the community. We are recruiting new members for our Board of Directors. If you want to a make a difference in our community and would like more information please call one of our current board members: Sue Johnston ( 306-741-9235);
Robert Chapman (306-774-6804); or Peggy Drinkle (306-750-1945). • Swift Current Ladies Line Dance Club:
Beginning September 6, the regular dance will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:15 to 10:15. The Novice class is Wednesday morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Dance is held at the Legion Hall, upper floor. For more information text Tracy at (306) 741-7274. New hours for the Swift Current Library are: Monday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. BINGO Royal Canadian Legion; Every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome! TUESDAY DINNER Royal Canadian Legion; Every Tuesday at noon. Tickets sold from 11 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. only. Everyone welcome! February Regular Adult Programs:
Bridge & Whist - Tuesdays at 1 pm.
Mahjong - Wednesdays at 10 am
Scrabble – Wednesdays at 1 pm.
Stitch By Stitch - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1 pm
Book Club – Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7 pm. This month’s book is: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
Cribbage – Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Prairie Quills Writers Group- Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 pm Childrens’ Programs: Preschool Storytime Adventures – Thursdays at 10 am LEGO STEAM Club- Club Wednesdays – Mondays at at 4 4 pm pm (please register) Special Programs: The CRA presents: Benefits & Credits for All – Feb. 22 at 2 pm. Special Adult Program: Beginner’s Knitting – Wed, Feb 1 & 8 @ 6:30pm (please register) Beading Circle – Thursdays, Feb. 2 & 16 @ 6:30 pm Tech Programs Becoming Comfortable with Computers – Tues. Feb. 7 @ 3 pm (please register)
Online Safety: Becoming Aware of the Dangers – Thurs. Feb. 9 @ 6:30 pm (please register) February 15 -Swift Current Write Out Loud 630 pm $8 Admission Local Writers’ Night. Feb. 18 – Swift Current Terry & Terry from SW Sask are providing the music for the Good Tyme Dance Club’s monthly dance on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road W, Swift Current. All are welcome to polka, 2 step, waltz, jive, etc. from 8 – 11 pm. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch served. All for only $20 per person. March 18 – Swift Current Jerry Olson from Swift Current is providing the music for the Good Tyme Club’s dance on Saturday, Mar. 18 at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South /service Road West, Swift Current. Everyone is welcome to come to dance, visit and have fun from 8 – 11 pm. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch served. Only $20 per person! Apr. 15 – Swift Current Country Squires from Medicine Hat are playing for the Good Tyme Club’s dance on Saturday, April 15 from 8 – 11 pm at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road West, Swift Current. Join us for a fun filled evening of dancing and socializing, only $20 per person. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch served. May 20 – Swift Current Good Tyme Dance Club are hosting their monthly dance on May 20 with Harry startup from Moose Jaw providing the music at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road West, Swift Current. Everyone is welcome to join us for polkas, jiving, 2 stepping, etc. from 8 – 11 pm for $20 per person. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch served. June 17 – Swift Current Len Gadica from Melville is providing the music for the Good Tyme Club’s dance on Saturday, June 17 at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road West, Swift Current. Join us for an evening of good music for dancing and listening from 8 – 11 pm. Only $20 per person. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch. February 22 2023-Swift Current Youth Talent Night 6 pm $5 Youth $7 Adult $20 Family Performers are free. March 7 2023-Swift Current Youth Talent Night 6 pm $5 Youth $7 Adult $20 Family Performers are free. March 8 2023-Swift Current Write Out Loud 630 pm $8 Admission John Langan. April 12 2023-Swift Current Youth Talent Night 6 pm $5 Youth $7 Adult $20 Family Performers are free. April 19 2023-Swift Current Write Out Loud 630 pm $8 Admission Kelly Jo Burke. May 17 2023-Swift Current Write Out Loud 630 pm $8 Admission Leona Theis. July 22 – Swift Current Judy & Malcolm McConnell of Wiseton are providing the music for Good Tyme Club’s dance on Saturday, July 22 at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road West, Swift Current. Be sure to join us from 8 -11 pm to hear this couple who are “new” to our club. They have great music! $20 per person. Cash bar, coffee and light lunch served. July 22-23, 2023-Hilda Attention all Hilda and community friends/residents/former residents: The Hilda Centennial Celebration is set for July 22 and 23, 2023. Find us on Facebook at Hilda Centennial 2023 or email hildacentennial@gmail.com or phone 403-5484869 or 403-838-2510 to pre-register. Pre-registration would GREATLY help us estimate attendance and preparations needed! Registration forms, costs and e-transfer information will be available in January. Please share this information with others you know who may be interested in attending this 100th anniversary celebration!