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long. Admission is by donation. Please bring your own mat. If you have any questions, you can call: 306-244-0944 ext. 147. Check us out on Facebook: Fitness on 25th or visit our website: www.fitnesson25th.com.
FEB. 25 What: Singer-songwriter Del Barber of Winnipeg has a new album, Prairieography, which is born out of his love for his home, its people and their stories. Show time for the Roots concert is 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets: $17 for SJS members, $23 for non-members.
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The Cecilian Singers will hold an open rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. The rehearsal will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on the corner of 19th Street and Fourth Avenue. (Bottom of the Broadway Bridge). Anyone interested in choral singing and in finding out more about the choir is welcome. For more info: call Audrey at 306-373-8905 or visit www. cecliansingers.ca.
FEB. 28 What: Canadian solo pianist Jon Kimura Parker pays tribute to the centenary of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring as well as performing selections by Rachmaninoff, Schubert and Beethoven on behalf of Totally Awesome concerts at 7:30 p.m.Where: Roxy Theatre. Tickets: $40-$50 through Persephone Theatre box office. ***** Saskatoon Summer Players and The Bassment present Broadway Unplugged: 9 p.m. Pianist Wes Froese and the Saskatoon Summer Players perform your favourite tunes inviting you to sing along. Where: The Bassment. Ticket price: $20 regular and $15 for Bassment members. Tickets are on sale online http://www.showclix.com/ event/3803398
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What: David Braid, a perennial piano favourite from Toronto, appears with an all-star band, including four from Edmonton, and Dean McNeill and Dave Anderson contributing on trumpets. Braid will play a number of originals and poses the question: What happens when Chopin meets Ray Charles? Concert time is 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets:$20 for SJS members, $25 for non-members.
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Grandmothers4Grandmothers Saskatoon are hosting a fundraising dinner in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation whose mandate is MARCH 8 to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa, as well as provide What: Monica Husman and Peter MacGillivray assistance to the African Grandmothers who are guest vocalists in a Saskatoon Symphony are raising their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. program, Music is GREAT Britain, also featur- The dinner is at the Western Development Muing the Saskatoon Chamber Singers and the seum. Reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 Saskatoon Greystone Singers and University p.m. Tickets are $40. Available at: McNally & Community Chorus. They will perform Robinson Bookseller or by calling Jennifer at works by Becker, Britten and Vaughan Wil306-242-4989 or Bonnie at 306-374-2689. liams. Concert time is 7:30 p.m. Where: TCU Place. Tickets: Range from $39 to $60.
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Saskatoon Women’s Community Coalition’s International Women’s Day brunch. Doors The Toon Town Big Band is putting on a open at 11 a.m. The event is being held dance at the Royal Canadian Legion at 606 at Louis on the U of S campus. Tickets are Spadina Cres. West. Doors open at 8 p.m. $15 and include a buffet meal as well as a with continuous music until 12:30 a.m. Lots number of female performers and a speaker. of swing, ballroom, and even some country To purchase tickets email saskatoonwommusic fill up this exciting evening, with a late enscommunity@gmail.com or call the USSU night ‘lunch’ and cash bar. Tickets are $15 Women’s Centre at 306-966-6980. if ordered in advance or $18 at the door. For ***** tickets call: Larry Hume at 306-229-1315. Music for Mutts: a benefit concert for New Hope Dog Rescue. 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Saskatoon Academy of Music (629 First Avenue North). The evening features musically diverse performances by the Saskatoon Academy of Music teachers, as well as FEB. 25 a silent auction, 50/50, door prizes, and What: Save the Children - Canada (Saskarefreshments and snacks! Meet some of the toon Branch). Monthly Executive Committee fabulous New Hope foster dogs. Tickets are Meeting available at the Saskatoon Academy of Music: Where: Edwards Family Centre on 4th Avenue call 306-934-2424 or email inquiries@saskaNorth in Saskatoon at 7:30 p.m. Please contact toonacademyofmusic.com. Also by contacting Mel Hosain at 306 373-9877 or preferably New Hope newhopefundraising@yahoo.ca or Lavonne Cloke at lavonne.cloke@gmail.com. online at https://www.picatic.com/musicformutts. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children 14 and under. FEB. 26, 28
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Fitness on 25th (510 25th Street East/located inside the YWCA) is having a Yoga Fundraiser for the YWCA Social Good Program. Feb. 26 at 7 a.m. - Power Yoga, and Feb. 28 at 7 a.m. - Sivananda Yoga. Classes are one hour
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What: Old Man Luederdecke of Chester, Nova Scotia, makes his debut in the Roots series, showing his Juno-winning style with a latest album, Tender is the Night. Australia’s Jordie Lane opens with finger-picking and vocals at 8 p.m. Where: The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North. Tickets: $17 for SJHS members, $23 for non-members.
Tribute to Pasty Cline plus England. Nutana Legion (3021 Louise Street). 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Tickets $12 at the Legion (306-3743292) or McNally Robinson (306-955-3599). $15 at the door if available.
The 39 Steps. This two-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning treat is packed with non-stop laughs, over 150 zany characters (played by a cast of five), an on-stage plane crash, handcuffs, missing fingers and some good old-fashioned romance! Runs March 12-15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. in the Fr. O’Donnell Auditorium at St. Thomas More College. Tickets $10-$15 and info at 306-966-8900 and www.stmcollege.ca/ newmanplayers.
anyone struggling with depression and family members wanting to support them. Where: 311 – 38th Street East. This is a wheelchair accessible building. For more info call 270-9181.
The Saskatoon Mood disorder support group for people with bi-polar, depression and other related mental health problem meets at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at 323 4th Ave. South (south entrance) at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Al at 306-716-0836 or Lindi at 306-491-9398. ***** What: Singles Social Group - “All About Us” MARCH 4 for people in their 50s and 60s. Events such as weekly Wednesday restaurant suppers, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper from 4:30 to monthly Sunday brunches, movie nights, 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Anglican Church (fordances, pot luck and more. Meet new merly St. James), 607 Dufferin Avenue, corner Every Monday friends. No membership dues. For more of 12th Street East. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 information email allaboutus10@hotmail.com for children 7 to 12 years; no cost for children There’s Hope Beyond Depression Program. Free introductory sessions Feb. 3 or Feb. 10 or phone (306) 978-0813. 6 years and under. from 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Where: 327 Pinehouse ***** Drive (wheelchair accessible). For more info The Off Broadway Farmers’ Market and MARCH 5 call Pekka at 306-717-1665 or email saska- International Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support toonrecovery@gmail.com. the basement of Emmanuel Anglican Church five-week program starts March 5. From 1 (607 Dufferin Ave. and 12th Street). A variety p.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge although First Saturday of every of Saskatchewan foods ranging from grasspre-registration is required. Location: Bethany month fed beef, Katadin lamb, free-range eggs, and Manor (110 La Ronge Road). Sessions inseveral varieties of frozen fish. Fresh baking, What: The MindFULL Café, part of the clude: guest speakers, videos and group international Alzheimer Café movement, is an German pastry, and fresh and frozen Indian discussions. Transportation is available. For more information contact: Susan at 306-374- opportunity to meet in a relaxed social setting food including samosas are other features. for persons with dementia, family, care part- Guest vendors may call 306-664-2940 for 1883 or email kkleiter@shaw.ca. ners and other interested people. The Café is details. ***** a two-hour get together with refreshments, A film event to celebrate International Wom- entertainment and information. First Saturday Third Tuesday en’s Day will be held at the Frances Morrison of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: of the Month Library at 7 p.m. The evening will feature the Sherbrooke Community Centre. What: Monthly Drop-In Caregiver Support screening of Wonder Women! an awardGroup. Who: Caregivers for adult family winning documentary that explores the Every Tuesday members or friends. Cost: Free (presented changing image of femininity in the media. by Saskatoon Health Region). To Register: Tops #5273 meets at St. Mathews Hall Following the screening, Trish Cheveldayoff will lead a discussion of the ideas generated (135-109th Street West). Weigh-in from 5:45 Jeanne (306-655-3426) or Karen (306-6553427). p.m. to 6:15. Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to in the film. The evening will end with freshly made sweets made at the Cake Witch Café in 7:30 p.m. Experience a healthy weight loss. Rosthern. The event is open to the public and For more information call 306- 249-2029 or Third Thursday 306-931-3286. there is no charge. of the Month The Saskatoon Prostate Cancer Support Group is a local community group of men who have or who have had prostate cancer, and their spouses/partners/caregivers. We meet monthly for sharing, for support, and for information. Location: W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 – 4th Avenue North. 2014 Full Playing Adult & Restrictive Playing Adult Memberships Every Second Wednesday Sunday Food Fun at the Farmers’ Market. Fun, hands on, food program for kids 9-12 years. Taste testing, cooking, games and crafts. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25 for 3 session program. Pre- registration required (space limited). Registration forms available at the market or email: cjl035@usask.ca
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First Monday of every month Saskatoon Ostomy Association meetings. 7:30 p.m. at Mayfair United Church. We meet the first Monday of the month except when there is a holiday. Then it is the second Monday.
First Tuesday of every month What: FROMI - Friends and Relatives of People with Mental Illness. These meetings run from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Where: W.A. Edwards Family Centre, 333 Fourth Avenue North (wheelchair accessible).If you have a loved one or friend with a mental illness and you need understanding support, contact Carol at 306-249-0693, Linda at 306-9332085, Lois at 306-242-7670 or e-mail fromisk@gmail.com.
First and Third Sunday of each month What: Pet Loss Support Group, Support and comfort to people who are struggling with the loss of a beloved companion animal due to old age, sickness or other sad reasons. The no-obligation support group meets the first and third Sunday of every month 2 p.m. at the W.A. Edwards Centre, 333 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon. For more information or telephone support, call 306-343-5322.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays What: Free art drop-in at the SCYAP Art Centre. All ages welcome, all materials supplied, no registration required. Every Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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Saskatoon Parkinson’s Disease Support Group What: Depression Support Group — free group Meeting: 7:30 p.m. at Sherbrooke Community runs on the first and third Thursday of each Centre (401 Acadia Drive). month, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is open to
What: Friendship Force International, Saskatoon and Area Club. We are an organization of more than 360 clubs in more than 50 countries throughout the world. FFI allows you to enjoy economical travel while forging new friendships with club members from around the world. Visit our website at www.thefriendshipforce.org Find out more about us or come join us at our next meeting by contacting Bill Gulka at 306-2490243 or by email w.gulka@sasktel.net.
First and Third Saturdays of Month Lions Clubs Texas Holdem Tournaments: $60 buy in, $40 to the prize pool. 7 p.m. start time. Must be 19. The Coachman Bar Market Mall. Call 306-668-0015 for more info.
Every Tuesday and Thursday Bridge City Senioraction Inc: Classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Registration is $20, drop-in fee is $2. For information, call Sheila at 306-9318053 or Kathy at 306-244-0587.
Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Overeaters Anonymous: Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? We are a non-profit 12-step group that meets on Tuesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For more information including locations visit www.oa.org.
Canadian Light Source Tours The synchrotron research facility opens for the public on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m., and the following evenings at 7 p.m.: Feb. 20, March 20 and April 17. Admission is free. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644 or email outreach@lightsource.ca. Info at www. lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php
Newcomers’ Club The Saskatoon Newcomers’ Club welcomes new female residents in the Saskatoon area, as well as those who have recently undergone a significant change in lifestyle (such as relationship status, retirement, or becoming a new parent). A new resident is defined as one who has not resided in Saskatoon and/or surrounding area for more than three years. The club holds monthly dinner outings, coffee gatherings, book club and other planned activities. If interested, please reply by email or call our voice mail at 306-668-8131.