Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw
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2022 Superannuate STS Members All Luncheon Dates will be at the Masonic Hall: Wed. Nov.16/22, Wed. Jan. 18/23, Wed. March 15/23, and Wed. May 17/23.
World BreastFeeding Week will be celebrated with a free event at Moose Jaw Public Library on Wednesday, October 5th from 10am-11:30am. This is an opportunity for local mothers to come connect with one another and hear from some experts in our community. Refreshments and prizes will be provided; children and babies are welcome!
Moose Jaw Homegrown Market Saturdays until Thanksgiving Weekend 8am - 1pm rain or shine on scenic Langdon Cres. Start your ^LLRLUK VɈ H[ [OL 4VVZL 1H^ /VTLNYV^U Market where everything is home made, home baked, and locally grown.
Church of Our Lady Bingo tales place at the Church of Our Lady Community Centre, 566 Vaughan Street on Tuesday evenings. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m.
The Moose Jaw Chapter of P.E.O. annual Roast Beef Dinner & Silent Auction will be held on Thursday, October 13th at the Heritage Inn and Conference Centre. Dinner Tickets $35.00. Please phone or text: Heather @306690-8096 or Sandra @ 306-631-1865
The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the TVU[O H[ ! WT H[ [OL 3PUKHSL :JOVVS Z[HɈ room, 1322 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). The next meeting is September 28. Call 306693-5705 for information.
OktoberFest Dance with “The Bromantics” is Oct. 15, 2022 at Church of Our Lady Hall (566 Vaughan St. – Moose Jaw, SK). Tickets are $40/person, call or text Lynann at 306-6314129 or Brian at 306-631-6127. E-transfers can be sent to rjbarber@sasktel.net. Doors open at 7 p.m., Dance at 8 p.m. Cash bar, lunch served. Sponsored by The Friendly City Optimist Club. Proceeds to Youth Projects in the Community.
Lynbrook Golf Club Annual Meeting scheduled for October 16, 2022. The meeting will start with sign in from 1:00-1:30 and call to order at 1:30 at the Lynbrook Clubhouse.
Regretfully, The National Federal Retirees (branch 23) Social BBQ planned for Oct 16,2022 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Our apologies to Moose Jaw area members.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK AND PUZZLE SALE will be held on Friday October 28th from 1-4:30pm and on Saturday October 29th from 9:30am-3pm. There will be adult books, children’s books, DVD’s, audiobooks, puzzles and more! Everything is priced to sell and it is a great way to support the Library. Help save the environment and bring your own bag. The Friends are actively seeking donations for this sale. All donations can be brought to the Library**
Fall Supper at St. Andrew’s United Church (located at 60 Athabasca St. W) on October 28th at 6pm. Tickets $20 for Adults/$10 for Children/5 and Under free. Call 306.692.0533 or email st.andrews.mj@sasktel.net . Cash, cheques and e-transfers welcome.
The Moose Jaw Community Choir regular choir practices are on Mondays @ 700-830PM at First Free Methodist Church. Performances in the community may also take place on alternate evenings. New members are always welcome and encouraged (especially tenors and basses) and no audition is required. New members who are interested should contact the Choir Director Diane Rhodes at 306-6408098 or message us through Facebook @ Moose Jaw Community Choir.
Moose Jaw Camera Club has resumed monthly Club Meetings. Interested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len - 306-693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com
Toastmasters Big Country Club provides a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-conÄKLUJL HUK WLYZVUHS NYV^[O -VY TVYL PUMVYmation email secretary-3418@toastmastersclubs.org or text 306 690-8739
Line Dancing every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Church. Call 306.692.7365 for more information.
Moose Jaw Public Library, 461 Langdon Cres. Phone 306.692.2787; visit their website at https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/
Adult Programming: IN PERSON PROGRAMS
One-on-One personalized training and teaching Tech Time: By appointment only 306.692.2787. If you are having an issue with your device, a program, or an application, or if you are just wanting to learn more about them. Bring your own device to learn on.
Great Big Book Club: Discussing “Probably Ruby” by Lisa Bird-Wilson Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 pm in the Green Rm, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Festival of Words. During the last hour of the book club the author will join for a chance to answer questions. The book is available from the Information desk and is also available in eBook and audiobook formats on Library2go/Libby.
Moose Jaw Colours Thursday, October 6 at 2:30 pm. Colour the afternoon away. All materials will be supplied.
IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Magic the Gathering in the South Meeting Room on Saturdays, October 8 & 22 at 2:00 pm for experienced players and new ones. Play commander with the group or one-on-one. Bring your own deck if you have one or if you’re new to the game, there are decks.
Book Launch: David Carpenter Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm at the MJPL Theatre. To the launch of his book “I Never Met a Rattlesnake I Didn’t Like: A Memoir”. Copies available for purchase courtesy of Post-Horizon Booksellers. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.
Local Writers Readout Saturday, October 15 at 2:30 pm. Listen to some wonderful, talented writers for all ages. Readings should contain appropriate material. No registration required. MJPL Movie Club at the MJPL Theatre: Bram Stoker’s Dracula Monday, October 17 at 6:00 pm. Movie starts at 6:00 followed by a discussion. Admission is free, no food or drinks permitted.
Night Stitchers for knitters and stitchers: Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm. Anyone who knits, crochets, or does any kind of needlework is welcome to join in the South Meeting Room. Avid Knitters Tuesday, October 25 at 2:30 pm. For knitters and crocheters in the South meeting room. All abilities welcome.
Purely Canadian Book Club: “Close to Hugh” by Marina Endicott Thursday, October 27 at 2:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Room. Book available for pickup at the Library and is also available in eBook format on Library2go.
Youth Programming IN PERSON & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
New Adult Digital D&D Fridays at 4:00-6:00 pm. Meet online. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca. For ages 15-22
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Thursdays until December 15 at 6:30-8:30 pm in MJPL Archives for ages 12-16. New and seasoned players welcome. Registration required. For more information or to register, email youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.
Teen Maker Space Wednesday, October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19 celebrate Harry Potter by making wands and mandrakes. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Anime Club: “Soul Eater” Saturday, October 8 at 2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. An afternoon of anime and Japanese treats. Free admission.
Teen Gamers - Games Night Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19. An evening of video games, board games, and card games featuring our Xbox Kinect and our Classic NES console. Snacks will be provided. No registration required. Teen Writers Circle Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30 pm in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12-19. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Movie Matinee: “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” Saturday, October 22 at 2:30 pm in the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. No food or drink permitted.
Teen eBook Club on Discord: “Love, Lies & Hocus Pocus: Beginnings” by Lydia Sherrer Tuesday, October 25 at 4:30 pm to discuss the story for ages 13-19. The eBook and audiobook are available to borrow for free on Hoopla. Teen “I Made This” Art Program Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm. This month making spooky string art in the Herb Taylor Rm for ages 12 - 19. Snacks will be provided.
Teen Hallowe’en Movie Matinee: “Hocus Pocus” Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 pm at the MJPL Theatre for ages 13-19. Free admission.
Children’s Programming IN PERSON PROGRAMS
Lego Weekends! Saturdays & Sundays in October. Join every Saturday and Sunday in the children’s department and build a cool Lego creation to display in library window. This is a self-guided activity. For ages 4 and up. Baby Storytime! Tuesdays, until October 25 at 10:30 am. Drop-in program, no registration required in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 0-2 and their caring adults. Preschool Storytime! until October 26 at 10:30 am. Drop-in program, no registration required in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 2-5 and their caring adults.
Daycare Storytime! Thursdays, September 22 to October 27 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 2-5 and their daycare provider. Registration required. Please register each caregiver and child in your group by calling the Library at 306- 692-2787.
Children’s Programming TAKE HOME & IN PERSON PROGRAMS
Children’s Take ‘n’ Make Series
Folded Paper Flowers! (ages 4-12) September 28 to October 11
Harry Potter! (ages 4-12) October 12 to October 25:
Paper Jack o’ Lantern! (ages 4-12) October 26 to November 8:
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow! (ages 4-12) Come to the Library’s Circulation Desk and pick up a craft kit to take and make at home. Maker Saturdays October 15 at 1:30 pm in the South Meeting Rm. Kids ages 8-12 will experience hands-on learning with exposure to new ideas and opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Registration is required.
Thanksgiving Storytime and craft! Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 4 & up. Registration is required for each caregiver and child that will be attending.
Spooky Storytime! Saturday, October 22 at 10:30 am in the Children’s Program Rm for ages 4 and up. Wear your Hallowe’en costume if you like! Registration is required for each caregiver and child that will be attending. Kids Hallowe’en Party Come & Go Event! Saturday, October 29 at 2:30 pm. Hallowe’en crafts, stories, and games. Costumes optional. No registration required. Families welcome! IN PERSON PROGRAM Dyslexia Awareness: Mark it Read! Tuesday, October 18 at 7:008:00 pm and Saturday, October 22 at 2:30-3:30 pm in the Main Library. For parents, caregivers, and teachers who are wanting to learn more about the dyslexia friendly resources available through the Library. Join for a drop-in, come and go event to have a tour of our dyslexia friendly and phonics resources. Crafts will be set up for children while adults have a tour and get their questions answered.
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: @Royalcanadianlegion59. SHA reZ[YPJ[PVUZ PU LɈLJ[ H[ HSS 3LNPVU L]LU[Z Bingo every Monday evening in the Lounge. Play starts at 6pm, Paper goes on sale at 5pm. Playing ten regular games with 2 parts each and 3 extra games, all games are cash prizes. Please invite your friends for a fun night out. Dart League every Thursday starting at 6pm. $25 to enter for the season. No membership required.
Cribbage every Tuesday at 1:30pm. Registration at 1pm. Cost $2 and please pre-register your team by calling 306.693.9688.
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Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.
October 8th - Live music will be Gary Kincaid at 7:00pm. No cover, no membership required. Everyone is welcome.
October 15th - Trivia Night. Cost is $5 / person. 7SLHZL JHSS [OL VɉJL [V WYL YLNPZ[LY `V\Y [LHT (306)692-5453 (No Membership required). October 22nd - Karaoke Night. Come on down and join in on the fun. No Cover or membership required.
Thank you for supporting the local Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59. Without community cooperation and support the organization would not be able to continue to support local veterans.
For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)
As always thank you for supporting us and advertising our events. Without community cooperation and support we would not be able to continue to support local veterans.
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. Cinnamon Buns are on Thursday’s. Tuesday is pie day. Kitchen is open Monday to Friday.
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 – Thursday @9:30 am.
Mah Jong – Wednesday @1 p.m.
500 Cards – Thursdays @ 1 p.m.
One Move Dominos – Friday’s @ 1pm. Kaiser – Has been Suspended until further notice.
Carpet bowling – Has moved to the outdoors for the summer
Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.
Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am Art & Crafts – 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. Information Meeting will be held on October 14th at 1:00pm (XYZ Auditorium) –for members to discuss the future of the centre after covid. Scrabble will be held on October 17th at 1:00pm in the card room. woohoo
Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre Weekly Activities WEEKLY EVENTS
Monday: 9:30am Pickle Ball; 1pm Floor ShufÅLIVHYK
Tuesday: 9:30am Jam Session; 1pm Pickle Ball; 7pm Friendship Bridge Wednesday: 8:30am TOPS; 9:30am Pickle Ball;
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Thursday: 10am Line Dance; 1pm Pickle Ball Friday: 10am Beginner Pickle Ball; 1pm Pickle Ball
Social Dance will be held on October 15th from 7:30pm-11pm. Band Richard Wadham. Cost $15pp. Includes Lunch.
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 Summer Hours of Operations: Thursday 1pm to 10pm/Friday 1pm to 6pm/Saturday 1pm to 7pm.
Pool & Darts Thursday evenings at 7pm Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm Vendors Wanted! ANAVETS #252 is hosting a trade show in the mall Nov 26, 22 10am to 5pm Nov 27, 22 from 12pm to 4pm; 1day $25 or 2 days $40. It’s a 10x10 spot For more information call or text
306-681-5998.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN!!
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MONDAY: (…to April, 2023): Drop in Cribbage – registration 6pm to 7pm – play starts at 7pm. $2pp. – two person teams; bring a partner or spare. Prizes depend on number of persons registered.
TUESDAY: October 4, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary meeting -7pm
WEDNESDAY: (…to April 2023) - Drop in Darts – play starts 7pm – draw for partners EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”
RVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2022 - Steak & Shimp Night – 5pm to 7:30pm – (Steak, Shrimp, baked potato, salad, garlic toast) Tickets are $20pp and available at the bar until October 18th – take outs are available – Proceeds: Allan Blair Cancer Centre - for the purchase of equipment for the treatment of Cancer FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 & 22, 2022 - Brandon & Company – playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022 - JAM SESSION with Brandon & Company – 3pm to 5pm SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022 – Ladies Auxiliary Fowl Supper – Take out - $15 per order – limited seating in the lounge. More details to follow.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2022 - “Two Easy” playing in the lounge 8:30 pm to closing.
Seniors’ Centre Without Walls: SCWW is an over-the-phone social program
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Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.
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The December 20 - “Holiday Traditions” Western Development Museum – Moose Jaw will be hosting some family-friendly and spooky fun this October.
Cabinet of Curiosities Workshop has been rescheduled and will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 1:00-4:00pm. The afternoon is suitable for ages 12 years through adult. Space is limited and pre-registration is required - registration deadline is October 12. October is Mysteries at the Museum month. Throughout the month, visitors can pick up two self-led activities to compliment their visit. The ÄYZ[ PZ H ISHJR JH[ ZLLR HUK ÄUK MLH[\YPUN PTHNes from the WDM’s collection, and the next is an escape room-style story booklet with puzaSLZ [OH[ T\Z[ IL ZVS]LK [V ÄUK LHJO JS\L PU [OL mystery of the missing black cats. Halloween Come & Go in Costume afternoon ^PSS IL OLSK H[ [OL >+4 VU 6J[VILY [O ÄSSLK with games, crafts and activities for all ages. As well this month, the WDM is collecting donations of canned cat food for the Moose Jaw Humane Society; bring a can and receive an exclusive WDM button featuring a vintage black cat design.