Upcoming Events in Moose Jaw

Everyone is welcome to attend for what’s bound to be a fun and entertaining evening. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance between now and May 22. They may be purchased from any choir member, or making arrangements to pick-up by calling/texting 306-640-8098. They will also be available at the door. Children 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult and there will be a reception to follow with refreshments and treats for all!!

Minto United Church and Alliance Church 13-week Grief Recovery Support Groups in Moose Jaw – in person or online - using the GriefShare program which can be viewed at GriefShare.org. Leone Townend has been leading the Grief support ministry at Minto United for several years/Ralph Magnus recently moved to Moose Jaw and brings to the Alliance Church his experience of leading a Griefshare ministry from the Edmonton area. Anyone is welcome from any faith background as well as those who have no religious affiliation. GriefShare provides three opportunities for participants; 1. video teaching by pastors and counsellors, 2. a weekly group discussion and 3. individual workbooks with self reflection exercises for participants to complete during between meetings. Anyone continuing to struggle with grief weeks, months or even years after the death of a significant loved one could benefit from participating in a GriefShare group. Please contact either or both for more information. Minto United Church Online group - Leone Townend, Co-ordinator @ 306-6319044 or Moose Jaw Alliance Church (MJAC) In-person group meetings at MJAC- Ralph Magnus, GriefShare coordinator @ 780-456-6487 (cell). Meetings have already started and are 13-week groups, but new participants are welcome to join at any time until May 24th (last meeting).

Living Springs Church Moose Jaw Offering Griefshare Meetings– 303 Coteau Street invites anyone interested to attend Griefshare groups. The meetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. To register, go to www.giefshare.org or contact Isaac Nadarajah at isaac@livingsprings.life and attend as many meetings as you like.

Briercrest Heritage Day, Saturday, June 10, 2023, 10:00 AM. Lots of events for a fun family day! Optional 50’s theme costumes. Show & Shine (cars, trucks, tractors, semi’s, etc.) contact Merv Gadd (306) 6317932. Parade at 2:00 PM. Slow Pitch Tournament contact Justin Hill (306) 513-7985. Beer Gardens, Concession on the grounds, Credit & Debit Available. Lots of museum happenings: Dusty Old Farmers, Blacksmith Larry Paysen, Cowboy Poetry Fred Cockburn, Pie & Ice Cream, museum tours, Bouncy Castles for the kids. Dry Camping available contact: Merv Gadd (306) 631-7932. Organized by Briercrest Museum, Community Centre, Rink & Firefighters.

Nar-Anon Meetings every Monday 7—8pm (Moose Jaw Nar-Anon Family Group) is a twelve-step program for relatives and friends affected by someone else’s drug use and is in-person at Moose Jaw Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. Come in Main Doors – Meeting in Rm 103. You Are Not Alone! Your anonymity and what you say at meetings will be carefully guarded.

Toastmasters clubs utilize communication skill components to create the smorgasbord of benefits Toastmasters have potential to provide.

Big Country Toastmasters club meets on Wednesdays at 7pm. Regular training opportunities have resumed with in-person @saskpolytech in addition to virtual experience. For more information text 306-6908739 or email officers-3418@toastmastersclubs.org

TAP Toastmasters (TAP) meet every Tuesday at 7 pm. Email cathymorrell@gmail.com

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.

TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) weight loss support group meets every Wednesday evening at the Alliance Church, 14 Neslia Place. (Corner of Thatcher Drive W. & 9th Ave.W.) Please enter through the west-facing door, turn right and go to end of the hallway by the library, to room 105. Weigh-in takes place from 6:30-7:00 pm. Meeting to follow. TOPS can help you reach your weight loss goal by providing you with tools, information and support to be successful. The group shares friendship, weight loss tips and offers encouragement to one another. New members are very welcome. Our scale weighs up to 500 lbs.

The Moose Jaw Stamp Club Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:30pm at the Lindale School staff room, 1322 11th Ave. NW (north entrance). Call 306-693-5705 for information.

Moose Jaw Camera Club - Interested photographers are welcome and invited to join and Be Focused With Us! For more information: Wanda - 306-693-7440 or Len - 306693-7685. themoosejawcameraclub.com

Line Dancing every Wednesday 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/

Special Events:

May 22 at 1:00 pm - Books & Bikes

Bike Parade! Participants will meet on the corner of Cordova St. and Langdon Crescent at 1:00 pm. All supplies will be provided for everyone to decorate their bikes. Then, at 1:30 they will proceed in parade fashion up Langdon Crescent towards the Library. Once at the Library, there will be a children’s storytime with local author Megan Nelson.

There will be treats and book giveaways as well. It’s a great way to enjoy an afternoon on the long weekend. Families with children of all ages are invited to attend and there is no cost. Registration is encouraged so we can ensure enough supplies.

Contact: Gwen Fisher or Aislinn Lawreniuk 306-692-2787. For more information visit https://www.moosejawlibrary.ca/childrens-programs/ books-%26-bikes-bike-parade!

June 3 at 10:00 to 5:00 pm - Zine Workshop in Celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

This workshop is open to participants ages 13 and up. Create your own zine and have it added to the Library collection if you wish. Learn about the history of zines including the use of zines in various historical (and present!) LGBTQ+ and other activist movements.

The workshop is drop-in, come and go (you don’t need to stay the whole day) and will also provide some other fun activities such as button making and stamp carving. All supplies provided and of course, no cost to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Shevaun Ruby 306-6922787

For more information visit: https:// www.moosejawlibrary.ca/adult-programs/zine-workshop

Regular Programming for May: MJPL Overdrive users need to switch to the Libby app to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and e-magazines. It’s free, easy, and makes intuitive sense for current Overdrive users, so there’s no need to fear a brand-new learning curve — the transition should be smooth.

One-time learning events in May include ‘How to be a Game Master’ on Tuesday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. This is an all-ages drop-in program that will teach participants how to run any tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) as the game or dungeon master.

On Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m., Jenna Drinnan will teach a class on ‘Urban Backyard Composting,’ including choosing a bin, what materials to use, and how to maintain the habit. The class will be drop-in for adults only.

Adult Programming in May Tech Time by appointment only, call 306-692-2787 to book a personalized one-on-one session with a tech wizard who can help clients learn how to use their devices and apps.

Magic the Gathering - All experience levels welcome, come and learn how to play one of the most popular and intricate deck-building games of all time. Saturday, May 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Reading Room

Cyberpunk RED TTRPG - The influential TTRPG game, now in its fourth edition. It is set in a dystopian future 2045 and serves as a prequel to the hit video game by CD Projekt Red. Ages 15 and up unless accompanied by an adult guardian. Sundays, May 21, 28 at 2 p.m. in the Reading Room

MJPL Movie Club: Vertigo (1958) Monday, May 15 at 6 p.m. in the MJPL Theatre.

Youth Programming in May

New Adult Digital D&D Every Friday, online, from 4 to 6 p.m., for ages 15 to 22. Register by emailing youth@moosejawlibrary.ca.

Teen D&D Thursdays in the MJPL Archives, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for ages 12 to 16. Register by email at youth@moosejawlibrary.ca. Teen Writers Circle Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19.

Family Movie Night –Treasure Planet (2002) Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome. A sci-fi retelling of the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, Jim Hawkins sets out to find the treasure trove of legendary pirate captain Flint aboard a masted ship sailing the spaces between the stars.

Teen “I Made This” Art Program Wednesday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19. More information on MJPL programs and the schedule of Children’s Programs in May is at www. moosejawlibrary.ca.

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. 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.

Drop-in Shuffleboard league every Friday at 7:00pm.

Chase the Ace/Meat Draw every Saturday. To see the total check out Facebook page on Wednesday and Fridays for the upcoming Saturdays numbers.

For current listing of events online visit: Monthly Calendar |

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59- Moose Jaw (royalcanadianlegionbranch59moosejaw.ca)

Moose Jaw and District Seniors:

For more information Call: 306-6944223 or Email: mjsenior@shaw.ca

. The centre is now open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am – 8pm.

Fitness Level & Indoor Walking

Track open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday’s

8am4pm

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. Everyone is welcomed.

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.

- Wednesday @ 6pm

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.

New – Full Body Work Out Monday at 9:30am and Wednesday at 9:30 am

Scrabble – Monday’s at 1pm

New – Spades Tuesday and Friday at 1pm

Line Dancing – Tuesdays @ 10 a.m.

Intro to Line Dancing – Wednesday’s @ 11am

Table Tennis – Monday Afternoon

1pm

Art & Crafts – 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.

Quilting – Every Friday 9am to 4pm

Lounge – Friday’s from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Jam and dancing (New Name Change) – Friday’s 9 a.m.

Texas Hold’em - Thursday @ 6:30pm

June 10th A Bugsy’s fundraiser Bacon cheeseburger with fries and salad. $25 tickets at the front desk.

Cosmo Senior Citizens’ Centre

Weekly Activities – 235 3rd Ave. N.E. Phone 306.692.6072 or email cosmo@sasktel.net. Check them out on Facebook.

Weekly Activities for May

Monday: 9:30 Pickleball/1:00 Floor Shuffleboard/7:00 Camera Club – only on the 1st Monday of each month

Tuesday: 9:30 Jam Session/1:00

Pickleball/7:00 Friendship

Bridge/7:00 Beginners Only – Pickleball

Wednesday: 8:30 TOPS/9:30 Pickleball/1:00 PONYTAIL Canasta/ 1:00 Floor Shuffleboard

Thursday: 10:00 Line Dance/1:00 Pickleball

Friday: 10:00 Beginner Pickleball/1:00 Regular Pickleball

Social Dance on MAY 20 at 7:30 p.m. Band: THE GOOD TIMERS. Cost $15pp includes lunch. BBQ Season Starts on MAY 25 from 5-6pm. Cost $15pp.

Military Whist Tournament on MAY 26. Register @9:30 am/Games @10:00am

$20pp includes coffee/muffins/lunch

Moose Jaw ANAVETS: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit #252 – 279 High St. W, Moose Jaw. 306.692.4412 or anaf252@sasktel.net

Thursday at 1:30 pm Crib

Friday at 1:30 is Fun Shuffleboard

Friday Evening Fun Pool and Darts at 7pm

Saturday At 4:30 pm is our Meat Draw, 50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun!

Saturday meat draw @ 4:30pm50/50, Gift Card Everyone is welcome to join the fun! For More Information on anything Happening at the ANAVETS #252 Call or Text 306-681-5998 or 306692-4412 email anaf252@sasktel.net

Everyone Including Non- Members are Welcome to all our events!!

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES #3395

EVERY THURSDAY: Ladies Auxiliary “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 5:30 pm, draws start at 6:00 pm –Meat Draw, 50/50, “Chase the Ace”

EVERY SUNDAY: Aerie “Meat Draw” – ticket sales start at 2:30 pm – Meat Draw, 50/50, Mystery Draw, “Chase the Ace” MONDAY THRU SATURDAY –DROP IN POOL – 1:00 pm to 1:30 start time. Singles and Doubles. Partners draw from those attending to play.

June 9 & 10 , 2023 - BRANDON & COMPANY – Sat. Jam 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm to closing Jun 16 & 17, 2023 – BADLANDS COUNTY BAND - – Sat. Jam 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm to closing Western Development Museum; 50 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw. Please call for more information (306) 693-5989.

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