Yorkton Family Resource Centre
Drop In Centre @ SIGN on Broadway.
Monday to Saturday – 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
www.yorktonfrc.ca
Free to participate!
Crossroads
A support group for women experiencing or who have experienced domestic violence.
Thursdays 1:15-2:30 p.m. Family Resource Center - SIGN on Broadway
*Free childcare and transportation available* & Thursdays 630 - 8:30 p.m. Shelwin House (please call for address)
*Adults (women) only*
Group is open to all women who feel a need for support on their journey. Please contact 306-782-5181 or 306-783-7233 for more information.
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 1:00 to 4 p.m. for the afternoon for pool and crib, light lunch included.
For info. call Helen at 306-783-0802 or Joan at 306-783-6042.
Volunteers Needed!
The Canadian Red Cross is seeking volunteers for the Friendly Visiting Program for Seniors. Volunteers will be trained to provide weekly visits or phone calls to socially or geographically isolated seniors in Yorkton and surrounding area. One hour every other week is all that is required to provide social interaction with a senior and peace of mind for family and caregivers. For more information contact 306-620-3281 or email michelleb.smith@redcross.ca
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 Yorkton Legion Track Club - Head Coach Bob Edwards
Cell: 1 (306) 562-8078
Email: bvedwards@sasktel.net
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.
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 306-783-4544 or email: sjayyorkton@sk.sja.ca.
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.habitatyorkton.ca and click on “Volunteer Now”
Dart League
Attention dart players, steel-tip action is under way 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 306-782-1783.
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 306-621-0523 (days) 306-782-4182 (evenings).
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.
For more information call: Margaret Yost 306-728-4744 or St. Paul Lutheran Church at 306-783-4266.
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 306-783-0290 or 306-783-6211.
Yorkton Creators 4-H Club
Welcomes new members ages 6-21. Projects include cooking, sewing, woodworking and cloverbud. For more info. call Vi at 306-782-4721.
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 306-782-0460, Shanni at 306-783-9145 or Anna at 306-744-2729 for details.
Calling all Bridge Players!
The Yorkton Duplicate Bridge Club has started up.
The club meets weekly on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Call Del Lubiniecki at 306-548-5518 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 306-782-9389 or email yorktonunitedway@sasktel.net.
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 306-782-5748 for information.
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 at 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 306-783-7912 for details.
Kinette Club of Yorkton
• Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.
To learn more or to attend, contact Club President – Melissa Kirwan at 306-730-7733
The Torch Club – leadership, growth and empowerment program for youth ages 10-13
Call Erin at 306-783-2582 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 - 306-782-2994; or Joanne - 306-783-3034.
Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society
Monthly Meetings at the Yorkton Public Library
For info. call Sharon Lindsay at 306-783-7054.
Adult Dance Group (Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Ensemble)
Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium
Wednesdays, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Call John Denysek at 306-782-1559 or email: jdenysek@sasktel.net 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 306-782-7930 or 306-782-7782 or email mbozsik@sasktel.net.
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 306-782-3471.
New Horizons Friday Night Dance - Great Night of Dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Music by: Memory Lane October 21. Admission: $9.00. Halloween Dance,
Fri., Oct. 28, 2016. Masquerade Dance.
Music by: Old Country Lads. Admission: $10.00.
New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North,
Yorkton, SK. Contact person:
Peter-306-782-1846.
Fall Tea and Bake Sale.
St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton. Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Admission $5.00. Children .50
Yorkton Blitz Volleyball Club - The club is open to female and male athletes between 11-18 years of age interested in playing club
volleyball. Registration deadline is Nov. 1, 2016. The club is also looking for energetic individuals that would like to coach and help young athletes grow. For more information on registration or coaching opportunities email yorktonblitz@sasktel.net.
Yoga Classes For Seniors. Come out and get fit every Tues. and Sat., Oct. to Dec. 17, 2016, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Pre-registration not required. Bring your own mat. For further information contact Vi - 306-782-7218.
The Canadian Federation of University Women, Yorkton Inc will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 @7pm in Rm101 Parkland College, 200 Prystai Way. Guest speaker Terri Lefebrve, Heritage Researcher, will speak about the challenges early pioneer women encountered and dealt with upon arriving in this then barren land. Bilkies Mcken,VP Prairies, will give a short presentation on the 2016 AGM. The club invites women who are interested in learning more about the club and how to become a member to join us or visit www.cfuw.org. Contact Elsie @ 306-783-4862 or any club member.
To place your Community Event contact The News Review at 306-783-7355, or e-mail: editorial@yorktonnews.com.
