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.

INTRODUCTION TO DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS PROGRAM

will take place on Wednesday February 20 at 6:30 PM in the South Meeting Room, at the Public Library. This program is open to all those 13 and older. No registration is necessary. In this program you will learn about Dungeons and Dragons, what you need to get started, and how to create a character. The basics will be covered, like terminology, game-play and required resources so you can get started with your friends. No preparation is needed, but it’s a good idea to think about what kind of character you want to play! Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

THE GOOD FOOD BOX

has started again for the new year. The dates are as follows: Feb. 20 money due, pick up GFB Feb. 26 / March 6 money due, pick up GFB March 12 / April 3 money due, pick up GFB April 9 / April 17 money due, pick up GFB April 30.

BEREAVED PARENTS

Grief Support Group for Parents who have experienced the death of a Child Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 20; 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Crescent Park Event Centre 262 Athabasca St. E. Everyone is Welcome.

TELEMIRACLE TEA

put on by the residents at Athabasca Towers, 610 Second Ave. N.W. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the apartment complex. Admission will be $5. Receipts will be issued for donations. Information is available by calling 306-694-6016.

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AT THE MAE WILSON THEATRE, MOOSE JAW

Snowed in Comedy Tour at the Mae Wilson Theatre on Feb. 21. For tickets, call 306-693-4700 or visit the box office at 217 Main Street N., Moose Jaw

PRAIRIE HEARTS QUILT GUILD

meets at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 21 in the Masonic Temple. Members will need to put on their thinking caps for trivia night! The mini block challengers will reveal their latest work and the UFO group will show their last work. Visitors are welcome.

FEEDING BABY FAMILY FOODS PRESENTATION

with Melanie Warken, Dietitian, Saskatchewan Health Authority will take place on Thursday, February 21st at 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Public Library. Do you have an infant starting solid foods? Join in for tips on how to establish a healthy feeding relationship with your baby, signs that your baby is ready for solid foods and ideas on how and what to offer your baby. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

TOWN & COUNTRY SINGLES DANCE

will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 8:00 pm to 12:00 am at Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan

Street; Band: Len Gadica; Come on out for an evening of fun! Married couples welcome! Cost $14:00. Midnight lunch included. Information available by calling 691-6634.

A CANADIAN FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE

will be held in Moose Jaw on Saturday February 23rd. This is a one day, 8-hour training course for those wishing to obtain their Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for non-restricted firearms. This is the license required for most hunting rifles and shotguns. For those wishing to obtain their Restricted Possession and Acquisition License (for handguns and restricted long guns) a course will be held on Sunday February 24th. You must have passed the nonrestricted course prior to the restricted course. After the required 8 hours of training you will then take a written and a practical test. After passing these tests you will receive the paperwork so you can apply for your PAL. The courses will be held at the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Assoc Range (276 Home St East, Moose Jaw). The cost of each course is $125. For further information contact Nolan at (306) 3137715 or sodasprings@sasktel.net.

HIGH TEA

will be held at Hopkins Dining Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 24th from 2-4pm. Please call to reserve. For more information go to website WWW.HOPKINSDINING.COM .

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE

for those who have experienced the death of a Loved One by Suicide Next Meeting: Wed. February 27; 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Crescent Park Event Centre 262 Athabasca St. E. Everyone is Welcome.

G 4 GRANDMOTHERS

Meeting Feb. 25,( Mon) at 1:30 pm at St. Aidan Church 124 - 1st Ave East. Please use the 1st Ave. side door. Part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation ( a registered charity) to raise funds to help AIDS Orphans & their Caregivers in Africa.www.stephenlewisfoundation.org ; funding schools, food banks, medications, health clinics and more. New members welcome. Meet nice people while helping others. It takes a village to raise a child and we’re part of the global village. Call 306-693-3848 for info.

The Moose Jaw Branch of Saskatchewan Genealogy Society will be hosting Sandra Messner, one of our local branch members. Sandra will be presenting an introduction to German/Russian genealogy and will provide some useful websites to explore and share some maps and resources she has at the MJ Public Library, Herb Taylor room, Tues, Feb 26, 2019 at 7 PM. Everyone welcome.

BOOK CLUB FEATURING THE BOOK RU BY KIM THUY

will take place on Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00pm at the Public Library. Translated from the French, Ru is the somewhat autobiographical story of a Vietnamese child of war escaping to Quebec and the difficulty of straddling multiple cultures and identities. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

HEALTHY LIVING PROJECT FOR NEWCOMER WOMEN AND GIRLS

Workshop for Organizations in Moose Jaw who are interested in being involved with this project will take place February 28th from 2-4pm at the Moose Jaw Newcomer Welcome Centre, 432 Main St. N. Contact Lily @306.692.6892 or settlement. advisor@mjmcinc.ca

NOON HOUR SLIDES AT MJ PUBLIC LIBRARY THEATRE

February 27: Gayle Jones (Trans-Siberia Rail) March 6: Nikki Jacquin (Travel with Cultural Connections Painting Tours) March 13: Karla & Chris Rasmussen (Southern Saskatchewan – Treasures in Our Backyard) March 20: Rod Stutt (Cities of the American Northwest) March 27: Elaine Stutt (Europe)

April 3: Stuart Anderson (Duncan, BC – Land of the Totem)

SUNDAY SUPPER WITH JASON CHOW

will be held on March 3rd @5:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 1755 Main St. N. Pasta and all the fixings; desserts and refreshments. Tickets:Adults $20/Children 6-12 yrs $10/ Under 5 yrs FREE. Deadline for tickets February 24th; available from MBC members: Al Rivers 306.684.1502 or Lynne 306.693.2726.

GRIEFSHARE

13 Week Recovery Seminar and Support Group for People Experiencing Grief and Loss will begin on March 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Minto United

Church. Each week features a video of nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics with time for discussion. Cost $25 includes workbook. For information and to register call Minto United Church 306.693.6148.

SCREEN TIME AND THE BRAIN WITH LAYNE PETHICK AND KRYSTAL HAWKINS,

sponsored by the Early Childhood Coalition and the MJ Public Library will be held on March 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the MJ Public Library Theatre.

ANNUAL MOOSE JAW GUN SHOW

will be held SAT MARCH 9,2019 from 10 am -5pm and SUN MARCH 10TH from 10am-3pm. The show will be held at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre 250 Thatcher Dr East. This show sponsored by the South Saskatchewan Wildlife Association will feature over 160 tables of Firearms new and old, reloading supplies collectibles, Outdoor supplies, Hobby crafts, baking and much more. Admission is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are free (when accompanied by adults). For further info contact Al 306 631 6601.

SUGAR SHACK AND SHOW

on Saturday, March 9 from 5:00 at École Ducharme, brought to you by L’Association communautaire fransaskoise de Moose Jaw. Join us for a celebration of French-Canadian culture! A traditional sugar shack meal will be served, including tourtière, ham, pancakes, maple taffy on snow, and much more! The evening will finish off with French Canadian stories and songs performed by le Pére Garneau et les Rats d’Swompe. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with supper at 5:30 and the show beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the supper and show are $20 for adults, $15 for kids between 10 and 16, $10 for kids under 10, and children two and younger are free. Tickets for the show only are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 16 and younger. For tickets, call 306-692-8112 or email acfmoosejaw@gmail.com.

MARCH MADNESS

– A Two-Day Shopping Extravaganza will be held on Saturday March 16th from 11am-3pm and also on Sunday, March 17th from 11am

3pm at the Heritage Inn. Free to Attend. Gift bag draws full of items from the vendors available to be won on Saturday at 1pm/3pm/5pm and 7pm. Vendors: Magnolia and Vine/Scentsy/LipSense/Elevacity/Thirty One Gifts/Epicure/Pruvit/ Young Living Essentail Oils/Tupperware/PureTrim/Terra Firma Rocks and Crystals …and more.

ZION’S VILLAGE FLEA MARKET

– Fri, Mar. 22 1-6 p.m., Sat, Mar. 23 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Zion is looking for entries for their upcoming flea market. Application will be accepted on Tues, Feb. 26, they will be processed on a first come first basis, apply early to avoid disappointment. $25/ table, maximum three tables. Table rentals are not confirmed until payment is received. For more info please contact the church office at 306-692-3842 or Annette at 306-694-1020. Church office will be closed the week of Feb. 18-22.

RESILIENCE”

Fundraiser for Heartland Hospice Moose Jaw Will be held on Thursday, March 28th from 6:30-9pm at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Mae Wilson

Theatre featuring guests: Greg and Leone Ottenbreit. They have navigated Life’s greatest losses and victories. They will share how their profound love, deep faith, undying hope empowered them to find the resilience to rise up and thrive. Delicious Hors D’oeuvres; beautiful music; inspiring people, along with silent auction opportunities…all for a compassionate community cause makes for a powerful evening to remember. Tickets are $25 and available through the Theatre Box Office; Charge by 306-693-4700 or online at www.moosejawculture.ca

SASKATCHEWAN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

deadline for nominations to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15, 2019. Call 306-446-1983 for further information.”

SHOW AND TELL WITH PRIDE

at the Western Development Museum on Saturday, March 16th at

@ 2:00 p.m. You are invited to share a story or object of LBTQ2+ significance with others. Special guests from the WDM Corporate Office will be on hand speaking about an upcoming LGBTQ2+ History project. Free event. Regular admission applies for Museum galleries. Refreshments to follow.

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 in the auditorium @ 7:00 pm - Nonmembers & New Players are welcome SUPPERS - Fridays @ 5:30 pm - Please purchase tickets by the previous Wednesday SHUFFLEBOARD – Fridays @ 7:00 pm - Drop-in League - Everyone welcome

MEAT DRAW FUNDRAISER - Saturdays @ 3:00 pm - Everyone welcome

FOOT CARE CLINIC for Legion Members – 28 February - please call for an appointment MEALS-ON-WHEELS – Looking for a coordinator & volunteers for Mar 4-9, and Sept 30 - Oct 4. Only ONE HOUR per day of your time. Please contact the office 306-692-5453

LEGION COLOUR PARTY ( flag bearers) needs new members. An information meeting will be held Sunday, February 24th at 12:30 pm in the Legion Lounge. Please consider joining.

LEGION TRIVIA NITE – Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11th!!

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

Mini Cribbage Tournament will be held on Wednesday, February 27th from 1-4pm. Cost $5. Please register in advance.

ONGOING PROGRAMS: EVERY WEEKDAY 7:00 am Billiards, Walking Track/MONDAY’s: 10:30 Fitness; 1:00 Crib the board game, Painting; 7:00 pm Billiards, Pickleball, Mat Bowling/TUESDAY’s: 10:00 Line Dancing; 1:00 Paper Tole, Painting, Whist, Pickleball, Floor Shuffleboard/WEDNESDAY’s: 10:30 Chen Tai Chi, Fitness; 10:30 Cribbage, Pickleball/THURSDAY’s: 10:00 am Pickleball; 1:00 pm 500 Cards, Paper Quilling; 7:00 pm Billiards, Floor Shuffleboard/FRIDAY’s: 10:00 am Jam Session; 1:00 pm Floor Curling, Kaiser, Nickel Bingo, Floor Shuffleboard, Pickleball

COSMO SENIORS’ CENTRE,

235 Third Ave. N.E. For more information call (306) 692-6072.

Line Dancing Classes are held on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Cosmo Centre. Fee: $3 per session. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call Donna Douglas at 306.692.7365.

Military Whist Tournament will be held on Friday, February 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Cost $12 includes lunch and snacks. Mini Cribbage Tournament will be held on Tuesday, February 26th at 1:00 p.m. Cost $5 includes prizes and snack.

Mini Canasta Tournament March 8 at 1:0 p.m. Cost $5 includes prizes and snack.

Mini Bridge Tournament on Friday, March 15th at 1:00 p.m. Cost $5 includes prizes and snack.

Social Dance with Band Leon Ochs on Saturday, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. Cost $14. Lunch provided. Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, March 19th from 8am10pm. Cost $6 pancakes/sausages/coffee-tea. Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 21st at 1:30pm.

Mini Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday, March 26th at 1:00 p.m. Cost $5 includes prizes and snack. Cosmo Fundraiser Steak Night at the Crushed Can will be held Thursday, March 28th from 5-9pm. Cost $20. Tickets available now.

ARMY NAVY AND AIR FORCE VETERANS,

279 High St. W. Phone 306.693.1656.

Anavets Meat Draw held every Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome.

Pool on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Contact Rick for more info @ 306-631-9116.