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The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. --- Parkinson’s disease support group meeting Wed., May 16 2 p.m. at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home All Parkinsons patients & interested persons welcome.

The Yorkton Public Library is open at 9 a.m. Monday-Friday.
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Parkinson’s disease support group meeting Wed., May 16 2 p.m. at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home All Parkinsons patients & interested persons welcome. For further information contact Marj. at 306-783-7519.
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Family Movie Night at Yorkton Public Library - Coco, Tues., May 29 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Snacks will be provided. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
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Movie Afternoon at Yorkton Public Library - Victoria & Abdul - Tues., May 29 at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Snacks provided by the Bentley.
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Join us at Yorkton Public Library for Cookbook Club. Make it, sample it, discuss it! Borrow a cookbook from the library, make a recipe to share with the group, and discuss your cookbook! Be introduced to new recipes, cooking styles, and other people who like to cook (and eat)! All are welcome. Our first meeting will be June 11 at 2 p.m. at YPL!
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society is planning a one day road trip to Dauphin on Sat., June 9 to visit some private gardens and greenhouses. Would you like to join us? Guests welcome as space permits. For more information call Liz at 306-782-2830.
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society are excited to invite you to our next meeting on Wed., May 16, 7:00 p.m. at SIGN on North Street; something new will be happening: the first-time ever event, “Iron Gardeners”! What’s it all about? Let’s just say it will be fun, entertaining, educational, and something that will get us all in the mood for planting! Join us; remember, you don’t have to be a member to attend the meetings!
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The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Fri., May 25 from 9:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Here’s your chance to get some beautiful new plants for your garden at great prices! Gardeners on hand to answer your questions. Everyone is welcome!
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Multi Family Garage Sale at St. Andrew’s United Church, Yorkton (29 Smith Street East). May 30 (10-6), May 31 (10-5), June 1 (10-4). Hot dogs, pie and coffee and Bake sale. Everyone welcome.
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St. Mary’s UCWL and St. Gerard’s CWL invites you to 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care on Wed., May 9 from 7:30 a.m. till 7:30 p.m. at St. Gerard’s Church, 125 3rd Avenue North, Yorkton. Be part of the power of prayer during National Hospice Palliative Care Week to pray for patients, caregivers, and all medical staff who compassionately care for those in palliative care. Stop in at any time, stay as long as you wish. Everyone is welcome.
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Yorkton Public Library invites you to a Princess Tea Party on Thurs., May 17 at 3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Wear your best princess (or prince!) clothes and be ready for some royal fun! Please call YPL at 306-783-3523 to register.
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You are cordially invited to a tea in celebration of the wedding of HRH Prince Harry of Wales with Ms. Meghan Markle - Sat., May 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come and Go Tea, Yorkton Public Library. Fascinators and hats encouraged.
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Are you an avid Reader? Are you looking for some books to take to the lake for summer time reading. The Canadian Federation of University Women Yorkton invite you to come and browse the books that will be available at The Flee Market in the Curling Rink at the Gallagher Centre on Sat., May 12, 2018, 10:00-4:00 p.m. Good variety of books including children’s books, craft, cookbooks, novels and more. Funds raised assist us with our local scholarship efforts. Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Please join us for our 2018 Walk For Alzheimer’s Thurs., June 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Yorkton Regional High School. Presented by Investors Group. The walk is a nice outdoor evening walk fundraiser that the whole family can take part in. Please consider joining us and Make Memories Matter, making a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia by your support of our 2018 walk. All money raised goes towards programs and services as well as funds research into a cause and a cure. Pre-register online at www.walkforalzheimerssk.ca. Registration starts at 6:00 p.m. with the walk starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info please contact the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan at 306-949-4141 or events@alzheimer.sk.ca.
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New Horizons Friday Night Dance, New Horizons Senior Centre, 78 First Ave. North, Yorkton, Sk. Great night of dancing. Everyone welcome. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by: May 11, Gerry’s Boys; May 18, Ron & Sandra Rudoski; May 25, The Zayshleys. Admission $10.00. Contact Peter H - 306-782-1846. Hall rental Peter L - 306-783-6109.
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Treasure Chest Toastmasters - Wed., May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre, 273 Dracup Ave. N., Yorkton. Does the idea of public speaking send shivers down your spine? Do you want to move to the next level in your career or organization? Hone public speaking and leadership skills through Treasure Chest Toastmasters, a group for those who want to learn how to express themselves with clarity, to get the message across with confidence, and to stand up in a crowd and command attention. The best thing is that you get to learn and hone these skills in a fun, friendly and supportive environment! More info at https://1245.toastmastersclubs.org/
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Tues., SIGN East Entrance, 83 North St., weigh in 6:15 p.m., meeting to follow; Wed., SIGN 345 Broadway St. W., York B Salon, Lower Level, weigh in 12:00 noon, meeting 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Call 306-783-3765 or visit www.tops.org for more information.
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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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Al-Anon meets Monday nights, 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St. and Wednesday nights, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church (355 Bradbrooke Dr.). Alateen also meets on Wednesday night, 8 p.m. at Westview United Church. Adult children of Alcoholics Al-Anon meeting every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 73 Smith St.
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Attention all crib players - come join us at the Yorkton Public Library on Friday at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Please use the back door.
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Club 55+ Golden Age Bowlers are looking for new members. Leagues are Mondays and/or Wednesdays at 1 p.m. First time Bowlers are welcome! Drop in at 12:30 p.m. on those days or Call Brad at the Yorkton Bowl Arena 306-783-5183.
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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.