The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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St. Andrew’s United Church will hold their 16th Annual Cookie Walk on Sat., Nov. 19. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Price $6.50 per pound. If possible please bring an ice cream pail. Use south hall entrance. Everyone welcome.
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Plan to attend our meeting on Nov. 17 about treatment options for prostate cancer. The speaker will be Steve Pillipow from Regina. Steve is a knowledgeable speaker having served on many cancer boards including the Canadian Cancer Agency. The meeting will be held in the hospital boardroom in Yorkton on Bradbrooke Dr. starting at 7 p.m. For more info call 306-782-5748.
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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.
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Parkinson Canada presents a Teleheath Neurology Lecture Thurs., Nov. 3, 4:30 p.m., Yorkton Regional Health Center. Debunking myths in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Speaker is Dr. Alberto Espay, University of Cincinnati. To register contact Telehealth at 306-786-0776 by Oct. 28.
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Fall Tea & Bake Sale - St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton - Sat., Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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The Yorkton Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Tues., Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Genealogists at any stage of research are welcome!
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Yorkton Arts Council Presents: The Fortunate Ones, Yorkton Regional High School Anne Portnuff Theatre, Thurs., Oct. 27, 2016, 7:30 p.m. A Stars for Saskatchewan featuring Newfoundland’s Fortunate Ones, Andrew James O’Brien and Catherine Allan bringing us a blend of folk/pop and roots music. Yorkton Arts Council 306-783-8722, yorktonarts.ca
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Assiniboine Food Security Alliance Annual General Meeting, Mon., Nov. 7, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CCST, Public Health, 150 Independent Street, Yorkton. All ages. Assiniboine Food Security Alliance is an organization of community-minded volunteers who are working towards increasing food security in Yorkton and surrounding region. Join us for reports on our 2016 community initiatives and a discussion on the upcoming year.
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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.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance. Great Night of Dancing. All ages are welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Halloween Dance, Fri., Oct. 28, 2016. Masquerade Dance.Music by: Old Country Lads. Admission: $10.00. Contact person: Peter-306-782-1846.
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The York Colony Quilter’s Guild meets every Wed. at 9:30 a.m. at the Western Development Museum. Experienced and novice sewers are welcome. There are group activities and classes to learn new techniques, as well as work on charity projects. Come and check us out to enjoy some stitching time with a welcoming group.
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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 6:30 - 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 info.
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The Gen. Alexander Ross branch of the Royal Canadian Legion monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month, nine times a year. Your participation, as Legionaires, is critical to the future progress of our organization.
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Parkland Writers Alliance: Contact Carol Knoll 306-782-5755, Dan Bodowich 306-783-2578. Parkland region’s public writing group meet 1st Wednesday of the month at the Yorkton Public Library, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Everyone interested in writing is welcome. Annual membership fee is $10.
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The Yorkton branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society holds their regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Yorkton Public Library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend!
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Citizens on Patrol Program Yorkton - COPP the eyes and ears of your community is recruiting new members. For an application or more info please contact COPP at 306-783-7042 or 306-783-3564 or The Yorkton City Detachment of the RCMP at 306-786-2400 or Box 153, Yorkton, SK S3N 2V7.
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Attention all lovers of boardgames; chess, othello, checkers, backgammon, go, Camelot etc., join the Yorkton Boardgamers Guild, a new group forming to promote gatherings to play boardgames and have fun. For further information call 306-782-1783 or email yorkton_boardgamers_guild@hotmail.com.
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The Yorkton Prostate Group meets every 3rd Thurs. of each month in the meeting room of the Yorkton Hospital. We promote early detection and speedy recovery. For more info call 306-782-5748.
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“Whoever said don’t run from your problems never had to face a bully.” Telephone and internet service for kids in Canada. No problem is too big or too small for our professional counselors. 1-800-668-6868 kidshelp.sympatico.ca
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Donate at the following Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline® drop boxes and help the more than 9 million Canadians living with diabetes and prediabetes: SIGN Family Support, 345 Broadway St. W. Clothesline® drop boxes happily accept all cloth based items, shoes, hats, belts and more.
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Al-Anon meets Mondays, 8 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters Club meets weekly on Wednesday evening 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: Delores Moskal 306-620-8424 and Keith Diduch 306-621-8700.
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Yorkton 4-H Light Horse Club is a project-based youth organization (ages 6 - 21) focusing on the growth and development of our members, leaders and volunteers. If interested in more info please contact Mr. DePape at 306-783-7769.
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The International Women of Yorkton and area is a social group for all women. They meet one evening a month, at 222 Smith St. E., Yorkton. For more information contact Cathy at 783-2777.
