Community calendar
Swift Current
* Swift Current Ladies Line Dance Club dances Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall, upper floor, 239 - 1st Ave. NE in Swift Current. New Dancers welcome.
*Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion every Wednesday starting at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
*Tuesday Dinner at the Royal Canadian Legion every Tuesday at noon. Tickets sold from 11 a.m.-noon. Everyone is welcome.
March 7-Whitla
Whitla Community Club invites you to it is annual dance and reverse raffle. Doors open at 8 p.m. at the Whitla Community Hall. Entertainment at 9 p.m.
March 7-Swift Current
A come and go tea will be served at 2-4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Hall at Christ the Redeemer Church, 1850 Springs Gate, honouring Helen Ries on her 80th birthday. Everyone is welcome.
March 10 – Swift Current
Type 2 Together – An education and support group for people with type 2 diabetes. Meetings are held at the Cypress Regional Hospital in the Small Dining Room from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This month’s topic is Nutrition: More Than Food, presented by Registered Dietitian, Sask. Health Authority. Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat. Learn how to be more mindful, enjoy your food, the importance of eating meals with others, and how to cook more often.
March 10-Swift Current
Enjoy a lively game of cards! The Bridge & Whist Group meets at the Swift Current Branch Library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
March 10-Swift Current
Challenge your word skills! Join the Scrabble group at the Swift Current Branch Library Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
March 10-Swift Current
Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop-in group on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next project.
March 11-Swift Current
Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library at 10 a.m. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China.
March 11-Swift Current
Learn to use Ancestry.ca! Call the Branch Library and sign up for Learn Ancestry.ca Library Edition. Goes at 2 p.m.
March 11-Brooks
Farm Credit Canada Workshop: “Time, tax and farm transition: strategies for next generation producers?” Are you a young producer taking over a family farming operation? Will you inherit farm assets and tax liability? Lance Stockbrugger can help you use this gift of planning time to develop winning strategies for transition. In this session, participants will learn why time is their ally as they take over the farm, get tips on avoiding the deferred tax trap, build a sound plan for successful transition and gain peace of mind from knowing they’re ready. He will also discuss “What to know before you buy or lease equipment.” Goes from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Heritage Inn & Suites in Brooks. This event is complimentary for all producers. Participants can register online at www.fcc.ca/ workshops or by calling 1-888332-3301.
March 12-Swift Current
The Cribbage group will be meeting at the Swift Current Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, come join us.
March 14-Brooks
Brooks & District Social Club dance goes from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Brooks Legion Hall. $12 per person. Everyone Welcome – no membership required. 50/50 draw. Pot Luck Lunch following dance. Band is Willow Creek.
March 14-Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Ag Society’s 36th Oyster Fry (Oyster and Roast Beef Supper). Doors open at 5 p.m. with the meal from 5:30-8 p.m. Dress in your favourite decade fashion. Live band the Chevelles from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are $40 each for ages 4 years and older. 50/50 draw. No tickets sold at the door. Get them from The Steaming Cup (Brooks) 403-362-8700; Rolling Hills Post Office; Rolling Hills Arena (403-964-3675 or online at rollinghills.ca (under General Store).
March 17-Swift Current
Join the Swift Current Library for the Riverview Book Club held at Riverview Village Estates at 2 p.m. We will be discussing Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. Everyone is welcome!
March 17-Swift Current
Enjoy a lively game of cards! The Bridge & Whist Group meets at the Swift Current Branch Library at 1 p.m.
March 17-Swift Current
Join the Newcomer Welcome Centre at the Swift Current Branch Library from 2:30-5 p.m. to get connected to resources in the community and to learn about new cultures!
March 17-Swift Current
Challenge your word skills! Join the Scrabble group at the Swift Current Branch Library Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
March 17-Swift Current
Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop-in group on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next project.
March 18-Swift Current
Challenge yourself ! Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is similar to the card game rummy.
March 18-Swift Current
For stitching enthusiasts! Join the Swift Current Branch Library Knit & Crochet Club on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the library. Drop in with your favourite handwork. We love new ideas, show and tell, good coffee, and great conversation. March 19 – Swift Current Diabetes 101: An introduction to managing diabetes. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the EI Wood Building. This 2 hour program is open to individuals living with diabetes or prediabetes, or individuals interested in learning about diabetes management. Topics include blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, exercise and more. This program is offered in Swift Current and available throughout the region by telehealth. To register call 306778-5118.
March 21- Redcliff
Home Alone Course in the Redcliff town hall education room 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Be sure to pack a lunch. Suggested ages: Grades 4-5. Register online a minimum of one week prior to the course start. Instructor: Michelle Kuzik.
March 21- Swift Current
Sausage & Perogy Supper 5 p.m. St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 665 Central Ave N. Adults $15; 6-11 years $7; 6 & under free; gluten-free options. Handmade perogies & locally-made sausage, toppings, salads and dessert. Tickets: St. Olaf Church Office 306-773-4697.
March 21-Swift Current
Perogy (vareneki) and sausage fundraising supper for Camp Elim at Zion Mennonite Church 78 – 6 Ave. NE Swift Current on Saturday from 5-7 p.m. Takeout available. Info: 306-773-4770. March 22-Maple Creek Maple Creek Curling Club (Open Bonspiel) featuring a Luau Party March 21. To register: call or text Sandy-306-661-9707. Entry fee for the bonspiel is $200.
March 23- Redcliff
Host with the Most Kids Edition from 4-6 p.m. Drop your kids off at Gordon Memorial Church so they can prepare for YOU a spaghetti dinner and learn the important skills in preparation, hosting, and working in a group. Return at 5 p.m. for a home cooked dinner and enjoy dinner with new friends. Cost is $5. Register at: www.Redcliff.ca
March 23-27-Brooks
The 26th annual Brooks Music Festival will run at venues throughout the City of Brooks. Final concerts at Griffin Park Theatre will showcase the finest performances. Concert dates are April 1 and April 2 with different performers each night. For a complete schedule go to www. brooksmusicfestival.ca. Free admission to all sessions and concerts. Donations accepted.
March 27-Medicine Hat
A Taste of Medicine Hat: A food and drink gala of the Hat’s best restaurants. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and is offering assistance to Praxis Science Outreach. It gets underway at 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Veiner Centre. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.ca
March 27-Swift Current
International Dinner Evening (Lebanese meal and guest speaker Sammy Khalife. He will share his experiences in moving from Lebanon to Canada. Tickets available from the Community Baptist Church (800-2nd Ave NW or any of the Bolivia Team. This is a fundraiser for a missions trip to Bolivia. Tickets are $16 *adults and teens) $10 for children 6-12 and preschoolers are free.
March 31-Swift Current
The next Loose Change Supper is at 5:30 p.m. at the First United Church. All are welcome. Pay only what you can. This month it’s Stew & Biscuits! 3rd Avenue Boutique & Garage Sales invite you to First United Church every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. Used home wares & clothing at affordable prices. The Creation Station invites you to First United Church every Wednesday from 2-5 to explore your creativity. We supply the space, the materials.