Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

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Moose Jaw Lawn Bowling Club SPRING MEETING & LEAGUE SIGNUP

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

APRIL 10th, 2022 @ MJP LIBRARY SOUTH MEETING ROOM; Spring Mtg: 1-3 pm LEAGUE SIGN UP: 3-5 pm. Email if unable to attend meeting League Deadline April 25: mjlawnbowling@gmail.com Other contacts: lornarnold@hotmail.com danielgmorin56@ gmail.com Come out and have a roll on the greens – EVERYONE is WELCOME GREENS ARE Located in Crescent Park North of Tennis Courts (3rd Ave NE and Athabasca St E.)

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, :2 MYVT (WYPS [OL ÄYZ[ ;OLH[YL 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.

Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation ANNUAL FISHFRY will take place on Saturday, April 30th at 1396 3rd Ave. NE in Moose Jaw. Eat In or Take-Out from 5:00pm7:00pm. Tickets available for $30pp. For tickets please call Doreen @ 306692-4148 or Sandra @306-692-8848

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 milP[HY` 9 * 4 7 -LKLYHS .V] VɉJL ^VYRers, 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/

The Friends of the Library used book sale is back on for April 29 and 30 at the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL). Proceeds of the sale go 100 per cent toward enhancing library services and collections.

-YPLUKZ VM [OL 3PIYHY` PZ H UVU WYVÄ[ charitable group that was formed in 1989 to promote the library and fundraise for projects that aren’t in the annual budget. Their semi-annual book sale is a great opportunity to browse through books that don’t get checked out very often, have been replaced in the collection by an updated version, or have been donated.

Easter egg hunt April 16-23 during open hours

Children’s librarian Tina Dolcetti is especially excited for the Easter Egg Hunt. She said there are often 80 kids at a time combing through the children’s section for prizes.

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The MJPL Book Club will be reading “Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good. The book tells the story of residential school survivors attempting to come to terms with their trauma. Book club titles are available on Library2go or Hoopla. The book club discussion will take place on Wednesday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. Magic the Gathering games will be on Saturdays, April 9 and 23 at 2:00 p.m. Every level of experience is welcome to come and join a game. The library can provide card decks for newcomers who want to see what the world’s most complex game is all about.

The Movie Club will be watching “Shoplifters” on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. “Shoplifters” is a contemporary JapaULZL JPULTH ÄST I` /PYVRHa\ 2VYL LKH It explores themes of poverty and found family – the concept that a family can be created through connection and intention, rather than by birth and blood. A group of struggling outcasts with make their way by shoplifting take in an abused `V\UN NPYS ;OL ÄST ^PSS IL PU 1HWHULZL with English subtitles, with a discussion to follow at approximately 8:00 p.m. The Avid Knitters club is meeting on Tuesdays, April 12 and 26 at 2:30 p.m. for some time spent knitting and crocheting.

The Purely Canadian Book Club will be diving into an honest and candid account of life as a stripper, from smalltown bars to high-end, expensive clubs. Cid V. Brunet spent ten years stripping using the name Michelle before writing her book “This is My Real Name”. “This is My Real Name” is available from the library in print, and will be discussed on Thursday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m.

How to Understand anticipatory grief with Della Ferguson at the library on Thursday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m.– the experiencing of grief before the loss has occurred, which can be painful and confusing.

Youth programming in April

Teen Take ‘N Make Series: Perler Pals – Available for the entire month while supplies last

Teen Digital Dungeons & Dragons on Discord – Every Friday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on the MJPL youth Discord server: O[[WZ! KPZJVYK NN /(Z YɈ -VY HNLZ to 19.

Teen Digital Anime Club on Discord – Saturday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. for ages 13 to 19. Email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca to register before April 2 for a free Japanese Tokyo Treat Box. The movie of the month is “Liz and the Blue Bird” by Naoko Yamada.

Teen eBook Club on Discord – Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. The club will be reading “Rose Daughter” by Robin McKinley, a retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale.

Children’s programming in April Facebook Live Storytime (virtual) – Tuesday April 5 & 12 with Miss Aislinn and Marty for ages 2 to 5. Find the MJPL on Facebook to join in!

Children’s Take ‘N Make series – For ages 4+. From April 13 to 26, the project will be an Easter wreath, and from April 27 to May 10, the kit will be Star Warsthemed!

Snap Circuits – Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 6+, kids who enjoy DIY projects will enjoy learning about elec[YPJP[` HUK ÄN\YPUN V\[ OV^ [V JYLH[L H variety of interesting circuits. Easter egg hunt from April 16 to 23 in the Children’s section of the library during open hours.

Earth Day Storytime – Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 4+, the library will host an Earth Day craft, storytime, and song-singing. Registration is required: email alawreniuk@moosejawlibrary.ca for help.

April changes in open hours Friday, April 15 – closed all day Saturday, April 16 – 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 17 and Monday, April 18 – closed all day

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 perZVU! 4LTILYZ ZPNUPÄJHU[ V[OLY! Non-Members: $20.00. Please note upcoming STS Luncheon Dates: May 18, 2022. Rosalie: 306-691-0696 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: 306-692-5453. Facebook @ ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION-Branch 59 Moose Jaw. Instagram: @RoyalcanaKPHUSLNPVU :/( YLZ[YPJ[PVUZ PU LɈLJ[ at all Legion events.

· LOUNGE HOURS: Mon to Thurs 9:306:00/ 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 9th - Starts 3:00pm, Everyone welcome

Trivia Night on Saturday April 9th - Starts 7:00pm. Please pre-registers your team I` JHSSPUN [OL VɉJL

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 JHSS [OL VɉJL [V YLNPZ[LY H [LHT Paint Night on Thursday April 28th Starts at 6:00pm, 30.00$/ticket. Please JHSS [OL VɉJL [V NL[ `V\Y [PJRL[Z [VKH` 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 :WLJPÄJHSS` L]LU[Z H[ O[[WZ! ^^^ YV`alcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.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.

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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.

Spring Craft Sale on April 9th at 9am. .L[ `V\Y [HISLZ [OL` HYL ÄSSPUN \W MHZ[

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities

APRIL WEEKLY EVENTS Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor :O\ɊLIVHYK

Tuesday: 9:30am Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am 7PJRSL )HSS" WT -SVVY :O\ɊLIVHYK" WT Hand & Food Canasta Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball

Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball

Military Whist Tournament on Friday, April 8, 2022. Registration 9:30am/ Games begin at 10am. Cost $15pp inJS\KLZ JVɈLL T\ɉUZ HUK H NYLH[ S\UJO Craft Fair on Saturday, April 30th from

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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 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 [V[HSS` MYLL HUK VɈLYLK L_JS\ZP]LS` V]LY the phone. You just dial the number and join the call.

Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Dr, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information or if there is covid protocol to adhere to. Call (306) 6935989.

WDM VIRTUAL COFFEE CLUB – new topics and dates added!

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