COVID-19 restrictions & Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

The following is a running list of groups, businesses, and organizations that have implemented COVID-19 precautions due to concerns about COVID-19. Moose Jaw Express staff will be updating this list as needed.

If you would like your notice or event added to this list, contact us at editor@mjvexpress.com.

For information about the status of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, or for more information on symptoms and preventative measures, visit saskatchewan.ca/ COVID19.

Current Public Health Orders:

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently recommending:

- residents maintain a minimum of two meters distance when in public;

- adhere to hand-washing protocols and sanitation measures in public spaces;

- self-monitor for the development of COVID-19 symptoms and contact HealthLine 811 if any appear; - maintain a close household bubble to help reduce the spread of the virus and aid with contact tracing procedures.

Face masks are now mandatory in all indoor spaces across the province, including fitness facilities and workplace areas not accessible to the public. Indoor private gatherings are now limited immediate households only.

Outdoor gatherings are limited to a maximum of 10 people, with physical distancing in place. Nonessential interprovincial or international travel is strongly discouraged.

Public venues are limited to a max of 30 people and all sports activities are cancelled for all age groups. Retail stores and personal services like salons must limit their capacity to 50 per cent. Large stores must limit capacity to 25 per cent.

Visitors are also currently not allowed at SHAoperated facilities in the province, with the exception of compassionate care reasons, and masks are required in all areas of SHA facilities.

Vaccine delivery has begun, with Phase One and Phase Two underway. Public health’s appointment booking system is now available to residents age 40+, either online or by phone.

Changes in Businesses & Organizations:

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Please be sure to check with individual businesses, organizations and public spaces about specific COVID-19 precautions that they may have in place. Casinos and bingo halls are closed by the mandate of public health.

The Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre and Moose Jaw & District Seniors Association are closed until further notice.

Upcoming Events:

Grief Support groups from Jones-Parkview Funeral Services are moving to Zoom for the time being. For the link to attend any of these groups, contact Della Ferguson at dferguson@sasktel.net.

The Moose Jaw Public Library: is still offering virtual programming to the public. Teen events are hosted on Discord and adult events on Zoom, and the links to join events can be found on the library’s website. Upcoming events include:

- Digital Dungeons & Dragons on May 4, 11, 18, 25 at 7 p.m.;

- Bedtime Stories with Miss Tina on May 6 at 7 p.m.; - MJPL Book Club on May 11 at 7 p.m.;

- Sincere Condolences: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say with author Joyce Aitkin on May 13 at 3 p.m.;

- An Archives History Mystery on May 20 at 2:30 p.m.;

- Scientists in Schools Cany Chemistry presentation on May 22 at 10:30 a.m.;

- Teen eBook Club on Discord on May 25 at 4 p.m.; - Festival of Words Book Club on May 27 at 2:30 p.m.

Moose Jaw Legion: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw lounge hours are now listed as Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m. Face masks are mandatory. Upcoming activities at the Legion include:

- Veteran’s morning coffee: Monday to Friday at 10 a.m.;

- next meat draw fundraiser: May 8 at 3 p.m.; - Chase the Ace: May 8 at 3 p.m.

Moose Jaw ANAVETS:

- Lounge hours are now listed as Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.;

- Drop-in pool and darts: Tuesdays and Thursdays; - Meat Draws: every Saturday starting at 4:30 p.m.; - The ANAVETS are hosting a golf tournament at Deer Ridge Golf Course on May 29 beginning at 1 p.m. The cost is $55 to take part, and there is a limit of 20 teams of four individuals each, so those interested are encouraged to book early by calling the office at 1 (306) 692-4412, Gail at 1 (306) 6815998, Mike at 1 (306) 421-3481 or Deer Ridge at 1 (306) 693-4653.

Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery: the new Virtual Travel Series, an adaptation of the Noon Hour Slides program will be held over Zoom every Wednesday at noon until May 5.

Moose Jaw Cultural Centre: is hosting a new exhibition in the gallery titled I Do Not Have My Words, featuring artists Joi Arcand, Catherine Blackburn and Audrey Dreaver. The installation is touring with OSAC and will be available to view during operating hours until June 11.

South West District for Recreation and Culture: is seeking individuals with a passion for sport, culture or recreation to join its board of directors. The deadline for applications is May 15, with applications available online at gosouthwest.ca.

Homegrown Farmer’s Market: is beginning its 2021 season on May 29, with Saturday markets returning weekly from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 9. The market will be set up on Langdon Crescent and follow all COVID-19 rules and regulations.

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: A selection of upcoming feature programs from the telephone service in April includes: - All About Seniors Without Walls on May 3 at 10 a.m.;

- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 3 at 2:15 p.m.; - You Be the Judge with Yvette on May 4 at 10 a.m.; - Multicultural Sharing Languages session on May 5 at 10 a.m.;

- Writer’s Group on May 5 at 1:30 p.m.;

- Coffee Club on May 6 at 10 a.m.;

- Gratitude Group on May 7 at 10 a.m.;

- Fitness Friday on May 7 at 1:30 p.m.;

- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 7 at 2:15 p.m.; - Fact or Fiction on May 10 at 10 a.m.;

- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 10 at 2:15 p.m.; - Crazy Trivia on May 11 at 10 a.m.;

- Piano Music with Lorne Jackson on May 11 at 1:30 p.m.;

- Clay Garden Stakes art workshop with the MJMAG on May 12 at 10 a.m.;

- Passing on Memories discussion of Missing Pieces of Dinnerware with Janice Perkins on May 12 at 1:30 p.m.;

- Pet Talk on May 13 at 10 a.m.;

- Fitness Friday on May 14 at 1:30 p.m.;

- Seated Yoga with Ericka on May 14 at 2:15 p.m.; To register for any of the SCWW’s upcoming events, call the office at 1 (306) 631-4357 or email seniorswithouthwalls2021@gmail.com.

Square One Community: is continuing the Lunch n’ Learn series with a presentation on May 4 from Ronni Nordal and Shiny Mary Varghese titled Harm Reduction: The Continuum of Care. The cost is $20 to attend, and registration can be done by emailing della@jonesparkview.com or texting 1 (306) 6306121.

Lynbrook Golf Course: The Business Women’s Ladies League at the Lynbrook will begin on May 5 and continue every Wednesday night from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. as an informal social league this year. The women’s club is not asking for fees, and new ladies are welcome. Golfers can register through Chrono golf or by contacting the pro shop at 1 (306) 6922838.

Minto United Church: is hosting a drive-through roast beef dinner on May 14 at the church’s location at 1036 7th Ave NW. The cost is $20 per plate, prepared by Charlotte’s Catering, and plates will be available for pick-up between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact Janice 1 (306) 693-6148 to order. Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque or cash until the day of the fundraiser.

Journey to Hope: is hosting an informational workshop at Ponderosa Connection on May 15, inviting individuals out to contribute to creating a mediation labyrinth on site. The event is open in two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and can accept 10 registrants in each session. Registration is due by May 13 by texting or calling Angelena at 1 (306) 681-5159.

South Hill Community Association: is hosting the 3rd annual Spring Park Clean-up in Tatawaw Park on May 23 at 10 a.m. Participants are to meet by parking along 9th Avenue SW near the park entrance.