Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Dinner will be held on April 2nd at the Heritage Inn, featuring former NHLers Darcy Tucker, Shayne Corson; Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano; former NFL kicker Mike Vanderjagt and TSN and CTV broadcaster Rod Black as the master of ceremonies. The evening will also feature the selection of community awards, including the Kinsmen Sports Achievement Award, Moose Jaw Express Sports Builder Award and Country 100 Team of the Year Award. For the latest on the Kinsmen Sports Celebrity Banquet, keep an eye on the Kinsmen Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mjkinsmen.

The Moose Jaw Community Players will perform The Ladies Foursome at the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery on April 13 and 14. The venue theatre seats 135 people. The Ladies Foursome is a comedy with moments of poignancy. Tickets are online now at EventBrite for $16.93 apiece.

New members are always welcome. The Moose Jaw Community Players’ Facebook page is the best way to join. In addition to rehearsing, acting workshops are a regular perk of membership.

TheatreFest 2022 will be held in Melfort, SK from April 20-24, the first Theatre Saskatchewan competitive festival since 2019. Four community theatre groups will be performing, with an awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday. Moose Jaw’s group will perform on April 22 – the Friday night of the festival. Tickets can be purchased from the TheatreFest site.

Business Women of Moose Jaw Association Inc. (BWMJ), members of BWMJ are hereby given notice that the Annual General Meeting of Members shall take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Moose Jaw Public Library - Meeting Room from 12:05 pm – 1:00 pm.

National Association of Federal Retirees Branch #23 Annual General Meeting will be held April 30, 2022 at Timothy Eaton’s 101 - 510 Main St. North at 1 pm. There will be a light lunch (no charge) at 12 noon for Members only. But Members must preregister for this by emailing N.A.F.R branch nafrmj23@outlook.com by April 15, 2022, or call 306-693-0717 to register for the lunch. (Do not try and register at Timothy Gardens). N,A.F.R. needs to have 15 members in attendance to have a quorum. Members are asked to wear masks, and be prepared to show proof of vaccination. Many members have pre existing conditions. Please avoid scented products as well. Older members may remember N.A.F.R. used to be known as Federal Superannuates National association. Retired military, R.C.M.P., Federal Gov. office workers, even teachers who taught on bases can be members.

Big Country Toastmasters continues to provide experiential communication and leadership training. All programs are currently online. Text 306 690-8739 for the zoom links.

March 30@7pm theme- Walk in the Park

Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/ In-person adult programming: All in-person programs require a mask. Avid Knitters: Are you an avid knitter or crocheter? Grab some needles and join in for good times, fun and spools of friendship. Wear a mask. Bring your own water bottle as there will be no refreshments at this time. Everyone welcome. Pls call to find out when next meeting will be held.

Virtual youth programming on MJPL’s Discord channel

MJPL has several clubs and activities available for ages 13-19 on their Discord server at discord.gg/HAs8rff. Dungeons & Dragons for teens is held every Friday from 4-6:00 p.m. New and experienced players are welcome, although registration is required in advance.

Any questions about the youth programming can be sent to youth@ moosejawlibrary.ca. In-person library activities require registration.

Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch Luncheon Meetings at Masonic Temple Hall, 1755 Main St. N. Masks are recommended when not eating. Lunch cost per person: Members/significant other: $10, Non-Members: $20.00. Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: May 18, 2022. Rosalie: 306691-0696 email: marcilr@sasktel.net

Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59 Moose Jaw, 268 High St W Moose Jaw; Contact: 306-6925453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA restrictions in effect at all Legion events.

· LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:30-6:00/ Fri 9:30 to 8:00/ Sat: 10:30 to 6:00

· VETERANS’ MORNING COFFEE Monday-Friday @ 10:00 am AND Saturday @ 10:30

· DARTS –Thursday @ 7:00 pm Non-members & New Players welcome

· FRIDAY SUPPERS – Friday @ 5:15 pm – Purchase Tickets at the bar or by phone previous Wednesday. Suppers provided by various Moose Jaw Businesses. Price range $10 - $15 depending on menu.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 2nd - draw (Over 1300$) - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome. Bring Your Talent (starts 6:00pm, Everyone is welcome)

Saturday 9 April 2022

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 9th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome

Trivia Night on Saturday April 9th Starts 7:00pm. Please pre-registers your team by calling the office Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 16th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome

Chase the Ace/meat Draw on Saturday April 23 - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome

Cribbage Tournament on Tuesday April 26th - Starts 3:00pm, 5$ to play. Please call the office to register a team Paint Night on Thurday April 28th Starts at 6:00pm, 30.00$/ticket. Please call the office to get your tickets today Chase the Ace/Meat Draw on Saturday April 30th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome

Live Entertainment: Ray Rawlyk Starts 7:00pm, Everyone welcome Additionally you can check all the upcoming events at royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca Specifically events at https://www. royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca/upcoming-events

Poster Contest: Looking for veterans/ active service members who would like to share their photos/stories in an upcoming 2023 Calendar. If they have an interesting picture from their career, send it to publicrelationsrclbr59@ gmail.com for a chance to be featured in the calendar

The “buy a brick” fundraiser continues going towards securing a permanent home for the Legion. The virtual wall is posted every Tuesday on FB and Instagram as well it is featured at:

Our Virtual Wall | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors: For more information Call: 306-694-4223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca Fitness Level & Indoor Walking Track open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wood working area – Monday to Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Timothy Eaton Cafe open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Billiards open daily from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. as well as Monday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 – 8 p.m. Pickle Ball – Monday & Thursday mornings @ 10 a.m.

- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons @ 1 p.m.

- Monday & Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m.

Fitness- Chair/Low Impact Fitness Mondays & Thursdays @ 1:00 p.m. Cribbage – Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Hand & Foot Card Game for Beginners – Wednesdays @ 9:30 a.m.

Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m. 500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m. One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm. Kaiser – Friday @ 1 pm. May be switching days if more are interested in another day.

Carpet bowling – Thursday’s @ 6:30 Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. Painting Class – Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Floor Shuffleboard – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Paper Tole – Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. Nickle Bingo – Fridays @ 1 p.m. Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jam Sessions – Friday’s 9 a.m. Technology (Computer) – Questions and help from Ron Smallwood – Tuesdays @ 11 a.m.

Military whist is March 26th at 10 am call to sign up.

March 25th Pasta night with DIY Sundae and all purchased tickets in a draw to win a Tim Horton Gift Card. Spring Craft Sale on April 9th at 9am. Get your tables, they are filling up fast.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities

Military Whist Tournament happening on Friday, April 8, 2022. Registration 9:30am/ Games begin at 10am. Cost $15pp includes coffee/muffins and a great lunch

Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30th from 9am-3pm. Free Admission. A terrific variety of vendors – come see for yourself.

APRIL WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: 9:30 Pickle Ball

1:00 Floor Shuffleboard

Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session 1:00 Pickle Ball

7:00 Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS

9:30 Pickle Ball

1:00 Floor Shuffleboard 1:00 Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance

1:00 Pickle Ball Friday: 10:00 Beginner Pickle Ball

1:00 Pickle Ball

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or 306.681.5998 anaf252@sasktel.net Hours of Operations: Thursday 12pm to 6pm/Friday 1pm to 11pm/Saturday 1pm to 7pm. Saskatchewan Health Rules Apply!!

Thursday @ 1:30: Cribbage. Cost $2. Friday evening @ 7pm: FUN NIGHT with pool and darts

Saturday @ $4:30 Meat Draw and 50/50 Non members welcome! Free live music with Brandon & Company on Friday April 1st from 7pm 11pm. Thank you Protec for sponsoring this event!

Free Live Music with Gary Kincaid & Bill Duncan Saturday April 16th from 7pm - 11pm

1/2 rack dinner at The Crushed Sports Bar & Rec Room, 82 Manitoba St. W. on Thursday April 28th from 4:30 pm 8:30pm. Price $20 pp. Tickets can be purchased from board members or by calling 306-692-4412 or 306-681-5998 Email anaf252@sasktel.net

Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program totally free and offered exclusively over the phone. You just dial the number and join the call.

March will bring some new programming called “Put the Coffee On,” every Wednesday (and one Tuesday) in March, featuring six guest speakers, some of whom will be in conversation with other guests:

Tues., March 29 at 10:00 a.m. – Radio host Rustie Dean will speak on the subject of the role and evolution of women in farming

Wed., March 30 at 1:00 p.m. – Psychologist Dr. Tom Robinson will talk about adapting to big life changes Each session is 30 to 60 minutes. Pre-registration is a must. Phone-in participants can choose merely to listen – or, if they’d like, they can engage with the speakers and other participants.

More information is available from sccwwmoosejaw.com. To register, call (don’t text) program coordinator Ronda Wedhorn at 306-631-4357, or email farmresearch2021@gmail.com.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information or if there is covid protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 693-5989.

WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added!

Grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we explore the WDM collection with our Virtual Coffee Club. All sessions will take place via Zoom so you can participate from anywhere in the province (or beyond). You can register for one or for them all and the best part is they are free! Each session will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 am. Following the presentation, share your memories and experiences while connecting with others. Pre-registration is required. Learn more and register online. https:// wdm.ca/coffeeclub/