Alzheimer and Dementia Support/Information Group Meeting - Wed., May 11, 2:00 p.m., Meeting Room by Cornerstone Therapies, Yorkton & District Nursing Home. Everyone welcome. For more info contact the SHR Community Social Worker (306) 786-0722.
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An Afternoon of Band Music - Yorkton Community Concert and Big Band Under the direction of Larry Pearen. Vocalist - Jackie Washenfelder. Sacred Heart High School Theatre, Sun., May 15 - 2:30 p.m. Special Guests will include Sacred Music under the direction of Linda Sogbetun who will perform As Summer Was Just Beginning, Amparito Roco and other selections. Proceeds from the admission will be provided to the Soup Haven. If you enjoy band music, don't miss this year end event.
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Art in the Country 2011 Cherrydale Golf Course. Opening show reception postponed to Fri., June 3 at 7:00 p.m. For further info contact Judy at 782-7196.
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The May monthly meeting of the Yorkton Branch of the Sask. Genealogy Society will be held Wed., May 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library at the Parkland Mall. All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact Sharon (daytime) at 783-4759.
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St. John Training Centre - Yorkton OHS Standard First Aid/CPR "A"/AED Weekday Sessions: May 17 - 18, May 31 - June 1, June 14 - 15. Weekend Sessions: May 14 - 15, June 11 - 12. Emergency First Aid ($75) can also be obtained by attending for the full day on the first day of a session. For more info or to register for a course please call 783-4544, fax 783-0199 or email [email protected].
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Saskatchewan Association for Community Living - Do you or someone you know have an intellectual disability? We can help! Yorkton Family Information Day - Sun., May 15, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Gallagher Centre, 455 Broadway St. W., Yorkton. To attend this event, registration is required. For more details, or to register please contact Kim Hague or Laurel Chambers by phone at (306) 955-3344 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. May 13, 2011.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Bus Trip to Regina has been rescheduled for Sat., June 11. Please contact Liz at 782-2830 as soon as possible if you are still able to go on this trip.
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Fundraiser Steak Night for Stacey Olynyk - daughter of Chris, and the late Don Olynyk of Yorkton. Stacey was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She will be travelling to Regina for the next 4 months for chemotherapy, followed by radiation. Sat., May 14 at Tapps Brewing Co. Ltd. Tickets available from Jessika 521-7676 or Vanessa 783-5799. We will also be selling tickets at the supper for great door prizes and a 50/50 draw.
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Parkinson's Disease Support Group meeting Wed., May 11 @ 2 p.m. @ the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. All Parkinson's patients & interested persons welcome. For further info contact Marj. @ 7837519.
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Yorkton/Melville Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk Yorkton/Melville June 5, 2011. Starts at the Gallagher Centre In Yorkton. Registration: 10:00 a.m. Walk Starts at 11:00 a.m. For pledge forms, to volunteer, or further information: Melanie Czinkota in Yorkton. Phone: 306-783-0324 Email: [email protected]. Paul Lueck in Melville Phone: 306-728-2705 Email: [email protected]. On-line Registration & Fundraising: www.jdrf.ca/walk
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Yorkton Holy Trinity Anglican Church - Cowboy Steak Supper - Fri., May 13. Refreshments 5:00 p.m. Supper 6:00 p.m., Parish Hall (Please use Darlington St. entrance across from Court House). Advance tickets only. Randy Hrywkiw 782-0018, David Harris 621-4090, Church Office 786-7131. Come and enjoy a great evening of fellowship.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Spring Plant & Bulb Sale, Fri., May 20, Parkland Mall, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. or while stock lasts. Great variety, great prices! Come early for best selection!
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"Tarzan" a youth play production adaptation - Sat., May 14. Matinee: 2:00 p.m. Evening: 7:00 p.m. Doors open 45 min. before. Sacred Heart Theatre. Tickets at SherRing Gold Jewellers and Sherring Optical. Children 3 and under free. Buy in advance and save.
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"Happy Thoughts" Showcases of Monologues - Sun., May 15, 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. (2 different shows). Doors open 30 min. before. Gallagher Centre Convention Room. Tickets at the door. Price includes GST - cash only.
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Yorkton and District Horticultural Society Regular Meeting - Wed., May 18, Young's Plant World. Kevin Young speaking on "Evergreens and Ornamental Trees for 2011". Call Liz at 782-2830 for details.
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The New Horizons "Friday Night Dance", 78 1st Ave. N., Yorkton. May 13 - Music by "The Ron Rudoski Band"; May 20 - Music by "The Parklanders Band"; May 27 - Music by "The Gordon Steffon Band". Starts 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Great evening of dancing. Everyone is welcome. Lunch included. Contact Tom 306-782-3881.
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Shelterbox Sleepover - May 12 & 13, Pancake Breakfast Sat., May 14, Western Financial City Centre Park. Yorkton Rotarians are currently raising personal and corporate pledges to sleep in Shelterbox tents in the WFCCP on May 12 & 13. Please support this noble cause, either by pledging a sleepover participant or by coming out to enjoy the pancake breakfast on Sat., May 14.
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Bailey's Funeral Home Continuing Care Services is offering a safe place of opportunity to care for yourself by attending our Living with Loss - Understanding Grief Series of Seminars May 11, 18, 25, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please contact Crystal Bailey (783-7552) or email [email protected] for more infor or if you would like to attend one or all three of the seminars.
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The Bereaved Parents of Yorkton, a support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month (except July and August) at 7pm at the SIGN Building at 83 North Street, Yorkton. For further information, please contact either Rosanna Bilokreli at 783-8386 or Leone Ottenbreit at 783-2637 or email [email protected].
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Gloria Hayden Community Centre Drop-in Sports Programs. Basketball Monday Nights 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Badminton Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sundays from Noon to 2:00 p.m. Ladies Floor Hockey Wednesday Nights 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call 786-1776.
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Second Alanon Meeting in Yorkton - Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Westview United Church, 355 Bradbrooke Dr. All are welcome.
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Yorkton Retired Senior Citizens Cribbage & Pool - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Lower Level, St. Gerard's Church. Lunch included. For ages 55 & up. Non-denominational. Everyone welcome. For more information call: Eli at 783-4546, Joan at 783-6042.
