The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogy Society
wishes you Happy New Year and invites interested genealogists to their first regular meeting of 2015 on Tuesday, January 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Whether you are just getting started with your family tree or have been researching for a while, everyone is welcome!
New Horizons Friday Night Dances
78 First Ave. N., Yorkton, SK Great night of dancing
Every one is welcome
Time: 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Admission: $8.00
Lunch is included
Music by: Ed Hicki
January 9. 2015
Old Country Lads
January 16.
The Zayshleys
January 23.
Andrew Mariniuk & Boys January 30.
For more info phone Peter: 306-782-1846
Prairie Debut Presents Ensemble Caprice, Baroque Quintet
A “Stars For Saskatchewan”
performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council,
Tues., Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School. Under the artistic direction of Matthias Maute & Sophie Lanviére, Ensemble Caprice is renowned for its innovative interpretation of baroque music & has received national & international acclaim for more than twenty years. The New York Times featured them in a lengthy article praising them as “imaginative even powerful, & the playing is top flight,” Ensemble Caprice performs regularly in Europe, the USA, & also toured in Israel & Taiwan. In Canada, they are invited regularly in most prestigious festivals & concert series across the country. Their CD, Gloria! Vivaldi’s Angels won Canada’s prestigious 2009 JUNO Award. It is Salsa Baroque (Analekta, 2010), the most popular of all their CDs, the program they will be bringing to your communities this season. Salsa baroque is the music of Latin America & Spain in the sixteenth & seventeenth centuries. Gems from this spectacular musical era will be performed on instruments that were common at the time: flutes and recorders, baroque guitar, violoncello & various percussion instruments. www.prairiedebut.com Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door.
Grief Share
The Grief Share support group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.
Every Tuesday at St. Peter’s Hospital Melville In the McLeod Conference Room at 10:00 a.m.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Register with either:
Margaret Yost 728-4744
Ralph E. Hale 728-9205.
The Yorkton Legion Track Club
The club is open to all Yorkton and area athletes born in 2003 or older.
Coaches also needed.
To register or learn more contact Club Manager, Marcel Porte at [email protected] or call Cell: 306-621-7716.
Co-Ed Pool League
Every Monday at 7 p.m. from October until April.
Downstairs at the Legion.
380 Broadway St. W.
Come out and have some fun. No partner required.
Everyone welcome. Cash prizes every week! For more information contact Wayne at 306-783-7785
Eclipse
A “Stars For Saskatchewan”
performance presented by the Yorkton Arts Council, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Portnuff Theatre, Yorkton Regional High School.
Eclipse is an exciting and vibrant musical experience that showcases the very best of Saskatoon’s musicians, arrangers and performers. Eclipse presents a stunning 30 voice ensemble, accompanied by some of Saskatoon’s finest musicians and led by artistic director Roy Sydiaha with Wes Froese on keyboard. Vocalists are drawn from the community with a broad and varied background in musical training. From shimmering jazz harmonies and grooving rhythm to inspiring gospel, Eclipse creates a joyful musical spectacular. It’s a musical event you won’t want to miss! The fusion of band, choral and swinging arrangements brings energy and life to the choral music scene. Entertaining with classics from blues, soul, swing and pop, we bring our own twist to the music with arrangements by Saskatchewan musicians. Audiences leave with a lift to their spirits and a spring in their step. www.eclipsechorus.com
Tickets are available at the Yorkton Arts Council, 306-783-8722, online at www.ticketpro.ca or at the door.
Shelwin House Informational Meetings Yorkton Yorkton Public Library Second Tuesday of every month @ 6:30 p.m.
• overview of Shelwin House, domestic violence info., healthy/unhealthy relationships, dating violence, bullying
No cost, all are welcome!
For details call Shannon at 306-782-5181.
Tot Spot
Boys & Girls Club
Drop-In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway Mon., Tues.,
Thurs., & Fri., 9 a.m. to noon. Tues., Wed., Thurs., 2-4 p.m.
Free to participate!
The Caring Closet
Lower level of Safire Clothing & Accessories Quality, free used clothing for women who require outfits for career or educational purposes.
Donations are accepted.
Fittings are done by appointment. Call 306-521-0332, 306-783-0026 or 306-786-1570.
2014/15 Stars For Saskatchewan Concert Series Line Up
Eclipse, January 13, 2015; Prairie Debut: Ensemble Caprice Baroque Quintet, January 27, 2015; Royal Wood, February 22, 2015; Ballet Jorgen presenting Cinderella, March 10, 2015; The Barra MacNeils, April 8, 2015; and Lone Tree Road with JJ Guy and Scott Cornelius, April 26, 2015. For details call the Yorkton Arts Council at 306-783-8722. Tickets are also available online at Ticketpro.
Parkland Right to Life Meetings
Meets every third Wednesday of the month @ St. Gerard’s Hall basement @ 7.30 p.m. For info. call 306-783-6240.
St. John Ambulance First Aid Classes
OHS Standard First Aid/CPR classes. Personalized courses and online training also available.
For more info. or to register call Judy at 783-4544 or email:
[email protected].
Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers Wanted To get your name on the volunteer list for a build or to be part of a committee, go to www.habitat yorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now”
Shelwin House Informational Meetings
Grayson Conference Room, St. Peters Hospital, Melville the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Also in Preeceville at the Preeceville Library the third Tuesday of every month and Langenburg the fourth Tuesday at the Town Office.
• overview of Shelwin House, domestic violence info., healthy/unhealthy relationships, dating violence, bullying
No cost, all are welcome!
For details call Shannon at 306-782-5181.
Dart League
Attention dart players, steel-tip action is underway at Gunner’s Lounge at Royal Canadian Legion. This is a fun league for all ages, so beginners are encouraged to come out. For more information call 782-1783.
Community Adult Band
Rehearsals Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Yorkton Regional High School Band Room.
Two bands – Community Concert Band and Yorkton’s ALL THAT JAZZ Big Band
New members welcome!
For more information, contact Larry Pearen, Director 786-2582 (day time) 782-4182 (evenings).
Cribbage & Pool
The Yorkton Retired Citizens Inc. group invites interested cribbage and pool players to come out to St. Gerard’s Church – lower level – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m. $1 for the afternoon for crib, $1.25 for the afternoon for pool, price includes light lunch.
For info. call Helen at 783-0802 or Angie
at 783-7838.
Crossroads
– a support group for women who are experiencing or have experienced violence. Group is held at SIGN on Broadway every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact 782-0673 or 782-5181.
Save the Yorkton Brick Mill
Become a member and be a part of a great historical venture.
Learn more or get involved by visiting: www.yorktonbrickmill.org
Interested parties can also call 783-0290 or
783-6211.
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club
Welcoming new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 782-4721.
Singers Unite!
Yorkton Community Concert Choir
Practices every Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the choir room at the YRHS (use parking lot entrance)
Contact Laurene at
782-0460, Shanni at
783-9145 or Anna at
744-2729 for details.
Calling all Bridge Players!
The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up. The club meets weekly on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call 783-4220 for more details.
Yorkton and District United Way
• looking for dedicated people interested in taking part of a growing organization that helps agencies and crucial services in and around the Yorkton area. To learn more call Kristin Parsons at 782-9389 or email yorktonunited [email protected].
Yorkton Prostate Group Meeting
• meets every 3rd Thurs. of the month in the meeting room at the hospital
• promotes early detection and speedy recovery
Call 782-5748 for info.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Wednesdays at the Westview United Church.
Club DJ
Heritage Baptist Church
Thursday evenings 6:30-7:45 p.m.
• for children Grades K-6
• a mid week program designed to engage local children with church
• Bible stories, crafts, games, music and more...
Call 783-7912 for details.
Kinette Club of Yorkton
• meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. To learn more or to attend, contact either Lana Matechuk, Club President at
782-9717 or Marcia Sedor, Membership Director at 782-2053.
The Torch Club
– leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth
ages 10-13
Call Erin at 783-2582
for details.
Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club
• meets weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at SIGN on Broadway. Impact your world by enhancing your communication and leadership skills. Guests and new members welcome. For more information contact: Faye - 782-2994; or Joanne - 783-3034.
Yorkton Branch of the
Saskatchewan Genealogical Society
Monthly Meetings
Yorkton Public Library
For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 783-7054.
SIGN Parenting Education Classes
LAPS (Literacy and Parenting Skills)
• Weekly Parent and Preschooler Program for 3 and 4-year-olds, their parents and younger siblings
• crafts, snacks, games, songs and positive parenting info.
Call Janet at 783-9424 for more information or
to register.
Adult Dance Group
(Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble)
Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium
Wednesdays,
6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Call John Denysek at
782-1559 or email: [email protected] to join or to learn more.
Parkland Therapeutic Riding Association
Horseback riding and other activities for children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Meets Tuesdays at noon Shadow Stables.
For more info call 782-7930 or 782-7782 or email [email protected].
Big Brothers Big Sisters In-School Mentoring Be a Mentor – spend one hour a week. Play games, do crafts,
read books... Make a difference in the life of a child.
For info. call 782-3471.
To place your Community Event
contact
The News Review
at 306-783-7355,
fax 306-782-9138,
or e-mail: editorial
@yorktonnews.com.
