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Willow Man He was as strong as a grizzly bear.

He was as big as a moose.

He was as fast as a fox.

He was brave like a wolverine.

He was wise like an owl.

He was busy like a beaver.

He was fearless like a porcupine.

He was invisible like a weasel.

He can jump like a squirrel.

He was agile like a sheep.

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He can climb like a martin.

He was graceful like an eagle.

He was quiet like a mouse.

He was alert like a muskrat.

He had endurance like a wolf.

He was warm as a linx.

He was healthy as a mink.

He can swim like an otter.

He was precise like a hawk.

He was kind like a rabbit.

He migrated like the caribou.

He was invisible like an ice bear.

Willow man was a wise animal.

What’s Inside Living with Wildlife ................ 2 Didee/Didoo ........................ 3 Register for Kluane Chilkat Bike Relay ......................... 4 Geezerville .......................... 5 Dawson’s Thaw di Gras ........... 8 Intrepid Traveller ................ 10 Grey Matters ...................... 13 Seasonal Recipes ................. 14 Thank you ......................... 17

Events Whitehorse Listings ................ 6

Year of Two Winters This story happened way back in history.

It wasn‛t recorded so it‛s a mystery.

There were two winters in a row.

They had summer with snow.

The summer never came And there were no game The winters came twice And the rivers had ice.

The summer forgot to arrive

Community Listings .............. 15 Highlights .......................... 16

And it was hard to survive. people were caught off guard And times were very hard.

There were no fish to eat An‛ it was hard to get caribou meat.

People never got salmon And they faced famine.

People kept warm by a flame.

And the birds never came.

They never used their canoes.

They only used their snowshoes.

There was no summer to keep warm An‛ two winters did some harm.

People faced two years of cold weather An‛ sometimes they only ate caribou leather.

Survive two winters was tough And no summer was really rough.

I think this was climate change because the weather acted strange.

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Let the Shenanigans Begin.

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Register for the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay Spots fill up fast and there are no wait lists

by Erika Serviss-Low

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Do YOU like soccer?

Whitehorse United FC is seeking coaches for competitive programs!

If you have a passion for soccer and working with youth, we need your help!

We are seeking primary and assistant coaches in our competitive divisions, male and female, ages U13-U17.

All coaches will be supported by Club staff including the Club Head Coach It is not a requirement to have a child registered in WUFC to be a successful coaching applicant.

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on’t miss the deadline to register for the 27th annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. Enjoy the beauty of the open road and scenery. Avoid being discouraged by chance encounters with Grizzly Bears. (Most years they are reported, but the race puts out signs and support vehicles ride between a bear and the rider.) Also do not be discouraged if you don’t consider yourself a serious racer who trains in advance or your type of bike. In fact you do not need a racing bike and many riders use mountain bikes.

Even though the race is not until June 20, all registration, which is done online, begins Monday, March 16 at 12:01 AM. Spots fill up fast and there are no wait lists. Only a handful of people who register do not race.

In 2019, racers registered from Alberta, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Arizona, Illinois,New York State, Texas, Washington State and as far as Switzerland.

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All registration fees are based on team size. Solo is $80, a twoperson team is $160, a four-person team is $320, and an eight-person team is $640.

Riders can choose from several categories: solo, two, four, and eight-person teams for men, women and mixed teams.

To register a team, you will need: • team name, size (solo, two, four, and eight-person), gender (female, male, mixed) • team captain name, address, email address

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• riders’ names, city, state/ province/territory, email address, leg(s)

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Wasting Away in Geezerville with Ken Bolton

Somebody, please turn out the lights and rescue me

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his is getting serious. It’s time for an intervention before my latest existential crisis hits the point of no return.

Someone who cares about me will surely step up soon to say, “OK Pal, put down the trowel. Turn off the lights and walk away while you can.”

Truth is, I’m addicted. I’ve lost all control of my indoorgrowing habit. No sooner has one batch of oregano or rosemary emerged shyly from its earthy grave than I’ve planted three more to keep it company.

I tell myself it’s therapeutic, and there are studies to back me up. A few weeks ago, some internet savant published an article claiming that the microbes in soil pump happiness hormones directly into the bloodstreams of gardeners and farmers.

You know the ones: endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, etc.

Chemicals our bodies manufacture when we jog, kiss someone spectacular, eat a perfect avocado, or witness a heart-stopping rainbow over the Yukon River Valley.

They reduce anxiety and the psychic pain of being caught in a

universe that often seems to make no sense.

Why obsess over the State of the Union, when you can turn your attention to the state of your onions? Why concern yourself with Cabinet leaks when you’re growing three separate strains of leek dating back to King Cadwaladr of Gwynedd in 673 A.D.?

Best of all, these guaranteed mood-enhancers are readily ac-

Winter light cessible, totally legal, and easy to acquire without prescription, back-alley deals, or any major outlay of cash.

On the downside – if it is a

bathed for hours on end with enough artificial lumens to support a modest growop on the Annie Lake Road.

Both my office/ greenhouse and half the basement are now steeped in the funky odour of moist peat moss, which somehow reminds me of a teenager’s hockey bag.

I sneak handfuls of chives, thyme, dill, tarragon, sage, cilantro, and parsley into Herself’s cooking pot while her attention is temporarily distracted

by Dr. Who. In a few days, various spinaches, as well as both Romaine and buttercrunch lettuce will adorn our lunchtime sandwiches.

And still, more lumens are en route.

Tomorrow, Amazon PHOTO: pxhere.com will deliver another downside – they can be highly ad- bank of 600W LED grow lights. dictive.

Hundreds more seedlings will soon Just before Christmas, when emerge from pots of hormone-rich I decided to start growing herbs dirt. and vegs year-round, I began with Stop me, I beg you. Such eca modest deployment of table-top stasy cannot continue.

T5 fluorescent lights and a few packets of seeds that had outlived their best-by dates.

Before long, I had six different Our resident Geezer is blinded varieties of basil on the go, plus by the light southeast of a few dozen other herbal strains, Whitehorse.

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Whitehorse EVENTS ART SHOWS Until Sat Mar 28 Stix & Stones by Leslie Leong Arts Underground A response to the complexity. An attempt to find simplicity and peace as the morass of problems, expectations, and simple “to do’s” swirl around me like a tornado.

Until Sat Mar 28 Spring is for the Birds by Martha Jane Richie Arts Underground What began as little paper birds flying has turned into complex creations of 3-dimensional birds perched on branches or stumps- creating a paper world.

Until Tue Mar 31 The Art of Giving - Group Show Yukon Artists at Work Gallery Three artists, Minnie Clark, Akilah Bolten, and Jackie Dowell-Irvine, are giving, in their own way, two works of art each to a charity of their choice.

Their intention is to use their talents and gifts to make the world a better place. 8673331961 Until Wed Apr 1 Natural Connections Yukon College View new Acquisitions to the Yukon Permanent Art Collection Until Fri Apr 3 True North Strong and Free Amber Church Hilltop Bistro Yukon College Features ten mixed media pieces made up of layered ink and watercolour works some augmented with polymer clay and resin to engage the viewer from different angles and to break through the natural barrier between the work and outside world.

LIVE MUSIC

Wed Mar 11 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan à Wed Mar 11 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between..

Wed Mar 11 Hillbilly Wednesday with Railroad Tye 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint A journey into the depths of folk/country/blues.

Wed Mar 11 Hip hop Jam Night 9:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Bring your words and lay them down. All sorts of poetic collaborations will be occurring.

Thu Mar 12 Joe Loutchan 7:00 PM 98 Hotel Thu Mar 12 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between..

Thu Mar 12 The Interstellar Blues Jam 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Hosted by Caroline Allat, listen and jam with local blues folk.

Fri Mar 13 Steve Slade 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Steve Slade entertainment, for reservations call 668-7800 Fri Mar 13 The Mozart Effect 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Original music with some fun covers that suit most every taste. 403-8528683 themozarteffect13@gmail.com Fri Mar 13 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Fri Mar 13 Urban Interactive 10:00 PM The Local Bar A mix of Urban Beatz, R&B, Hip Hop and Dance with Dj Sel3ct Sat Mar 14 Chimney Fire 6:00 PM The Cut Off Restaurant Blues and great food, Jon Heaton guitar, Dave White bass and Mark Nelson drums.

Reservations are recommended call 668-7800.

Sat Mar 14 Fraser Canyon 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn A lively expressive singer, guitar and mandolin player.

Sat Mar 14 Karaoke 9:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Sat Mar 14 The Mozart Effect 10:00 PM Dirty Northern Pub 403-852-8683 themozarteffect13@gmail.com Sun Mar 15 Sunday Jazz Jam with Anne Turner 6:00 PM Whiskey Jacks Pub & Grill Open to all levels of jazz experience - come join in on your favourite tunes! Email Anne jassyanne@ icloud.com for more info.

Sun Mar 15 Jam Session 6:00 PM 98 Hotel Bring your instrument and have fun!

Sun Mar 15 Jennihouse - Ides of March 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Tue Mar 17 Tuesday Jazz Night with Anne Turner 5:30 PM Earls Restaurant On the Restaurant side local Jazz musicians to join Anne weekly. No TVs - just great times with family and friends! Tasty menu and tasty tunes!

Tue Mar 17 St-Patrick’s Day Party with Johnny Pogue 7:30 PM Best Western Gold Rush Inn Drink green beer and spread the luck of the Irish!

Wed Mar 18 Whitewater Wednesday 6:00 PM Town & Mountain Hotel Longtime Local jam night hosted by Peggy Hanifan Wed Mar 18 Karaoke with DJ Carlo 8:00 PM The Local Bar Dance, hip hop, top 40 and everything in-between..

Wed Mar 18 Hillbilly Wednesday with Railroad Tye 8:30 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint A journey into the depths of folk/country/blues.

Wed Mar 18 Hip hop Jam Night 9:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Bring your words and lay them down. All sorts of poetic collaborations will be occurring.

GENERAL EVENTS

Wed Mar 11 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Mar 11 Chess Night 5:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint All levels welcome, bring your favourite board.

Wed Mar 11 Legion Texas Hold ‘Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Mar 11 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Mar 11 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room Thu Mar 12 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store.

Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Thu Mar 12 Ginger Beer & Other Fermented Drinks 6:30 PM Centre de la francophonie Learn to make healthy fizzy brews with wild starters: herbal soda, beet kvass + ginger beer. Call 334-6627 ore email harvester@ nomadicharvests.com for more info or to register.

Thu Mar 12 Chess Corner 6:30 PM Yukon College Chess played in room A2101, beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone is welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Thu Mar 12 Legion Music Trivia Night 7:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Thu Mar 12 Manual Cinema’s Frankenstein 7:00 PM Yukon Arts Centre Manual Cinema stitches together the classic story of Frankenstein with Mary Shelley’s own biography to create an unexpected story about the beauty and horror of creation. Tickets online or at the door.

Thu Mar 12 Uke On Ukulele Club! 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Mar 12 Christ Church Cathedral Choir Practice 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral Fri Mar 13 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store.

Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Fri Mar 13 Legion TGIF Dinner 6:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 Open to Members and signed in guests Meals are $12 unless a steak dinner which is more.

Sat Mar 14 Whitehorse Yukon Community Thrift Store - Silent Auctions 12:00 PM Whitehorse Community Thrift Store Silent Auctions for valuable, unusual and unique items.

Bids taken Friday and Saturday at the store.

Bidding Closes 2:00 PM Saturdays, each week.

Sat Mar 14 Legion Crib 2:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members as well as signed in guests welcome!

Come play crib. Registration closes at 2:25 pm 667-2802 Sat Mar 14 Graduation Regalia Making Program 4:00 PM Northern Cultural Expressions Society Materials and supplies, instruction, snacks and bus tickets. To register please call 633-4186 or email programcoord@ northernculture.org Sat Mar 14 Dog Day Paint Party 6:00 PM Boston Pizza Supplies included, call Marcia 3364567 for more info.

Sat Mar 14 Trivia Night 6:30 PM Coast High Country Inn 5 person teams to compete, All proceeds will go the Humane Society. Event is 19+ Call 633-6019 for more info.

Sun Mar 15 Ceramics Open Studio 2:30 PM Arts Underground Non-instructed open studio.

Participants are welcome to use the studio’s tools and equipment; clay and some tools are available for purchase. Every Sunday except long weekends. $5/hour.

Sun Mar 15 Game Day 4:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint Bring your favourite games - chess/ backgammon/crib - hook your gaming console up to our tv.

Mon Mar 16 Free drop-in computer labs 10:00 AM Yukon Learn Free Drop-In Computer Lab for Self Directed Studies A tutor/Instructor will be available on site to assist you. 867-668-6280 or toll free: 888-668-6280 Fax: 867-633-4576

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Mon Mar 16 Legion Scrabble Meet 1:00 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Mon Mar 16 GO The Surrounding Game 6:00 PM Starbucks Chilkoot Centre Simple Game Deep Strategy. Beginners & Visitors Welcome.

For more information email: tjbowlby@gmail. com Mon Mar 16 Euchre Night 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All local and national legion members welcome! 667-2802 Tue Mar 17 Second-hand Clothing Bazaar 5:30 PM Whitehorse Seventh-day Adventist Church Donations of clean clothing in good condition welcome. All proceeds go to charitable causes. For more info. call 633-3463.

Tue Mar 17 Vegan Intermediate - Eat Your Greens on St. Patty’s Day 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn new recipes from around the world to those of you already on your way to vegan/plant-based lifestyles. Call or email for more info, register online. 633-2665 Tue Mar 17 10 Card Crib 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 For members or signed in guests. Have some fun on a Tuesday night and play 10 card crib!

Tue Mar 17 Tragedy into Triumph 7:00 PM Church of the Nazarene You will hear from Pattie Mallette, Kylie Bisutti, Justin Wren. Tickets online.

Tue Mar 17 Basic and Beginners Ukulele Group 7:00 PM Porter Creek Secondary School Email us at ukeonukuleleclub@gmail.com for more information.

Wed Mar 18 Spanish Conversation Group 12:00 PM Yukon Government Administration Building Join us inside the Bridges Café 6336081 Terry or Michèle Wed Mar 18 Chess Night 5:00 PM Paddy’s Juke Joint All levels welcome, bring your favourite board.

Wed Mar 18 Sourdough 101 - 2nd offering 6:00 PM Well Bread Culinary Centre Inc. Learn about creating your own Sourdough starter; how to care for it and how to use it in more than just bread. Call or email for more info, register online. 633-2665 Wed Mar 18 Learn to Knit 6:00 PM Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Learn how to do the knit stitch, the purl stitch, casting on and binding off, and the basics of how to fix your mistakes. All supplies included. Please register in advance at Itsy-Bitsy Yarn Store Wed Mar 18 Legion Texas Hold’Em 6:30 PM Whitehorse Legion Branch 254 All Legion Members both local and national Welcome 667-2802 Wed Mar 18 2020 Arctic Winter Games – Opening Ceremony 6:30 PM Takhini Arena Yukon will welcome 2,000 athletes, coaches, mission staff, officials and cultural performers from nine contingents for the 2020 Arctic Winter Games.

Wed Mar 18 Tragedy into Triumph 7:00 PM Church of the Nazarene You will hear from Pattie Mallette, Kylie Bisutti, Justin Wren. Tickets online.

Wed Mar 18 Whitehorse United Church Choir Practice 7:30 PM Whitehorse United Church Wed Mar 18 Hump Day Trivia 8:00 PM Yukon Inn in the Boiler Room

KIDS & FAMILIES

Wed Mar 11 Toddler Story Time 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Contact 667-5239 for more information.

Wed Mar 11 Baby Chit Chat 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Birth - 18 months, Relaxed parent-baby time with songs, rhymes & play along with discussion of parenting topics. Call 668-6535 for more info.

Wed Mar 11 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Mar 11 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu Mar 12 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun child-parent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Thu Mar 12 CGC Youth Rec Drop-in 7:00 PM Canada Games Centre Held in the Kids Club Room, Ages: 10 - 18, Snacks provided.

Transportation available. Call 334-8718 or email courtney.terriah@kdfn.net for more info.

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Fri Mar 13 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Fri Mar 13 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whitehorse Public Library Discover the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool. Ages newborn - 5 yrs old. Call 322-5990 to register.

Fri Mar 13 Fun with Felt 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre All ages, felt games, songs and stories. Call 668-6535 for more info.

Fri Mar 13 Family Free Play Drop In 12:30 PM Family Literacy Centre Free play and fun childparent activities, including puzzles, crafts, play dough, painting and more. Call 668-8698 for more details.

Fri Mar 13 Standard Format - Magic: The Gathering 6:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Legal sets = Ixalan, Rivals of Ixalan, Dominaria, Core Set 2019, Guilds of Ravnica, Ravnica Allegiance.Banned Cards = Rampaging Ferocidon Fri Mar 13 Girls Club 7:30 PM Bethany Church Call 668-4877 for more information.

Sat Mar 14 Swim for Life 10:00 AM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifegaurd certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info.

Sat Mar 14 Choose Your Own Adventure 10:30 AM Family Literacy Centre Choose from a variety of fun, interactive and family friendly play stations. Suitable for all ages. For more information call 668-8698 Sat Mar 14 Family Drop In 3:30 PM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Drop in for families and caregivers, call 668-4794 for more info.

Sun Mar 15 Pioneer Format - Magic:The Gathering 1:00 PM Titan Gaming Cafe Weekly MTG Pioneer Format - Cards starting from Return to Ravnica forward - Banned Cards: Fetch Lands Sun Mar 15 Messy Church 3:00 PM Christ Church Cathedral Christian fellowship and praise for all ages. Crafts, snacks and refreshments, songs and Celebration followed by a simple meal.

Mon Mar 16 Spring Break Camps Boys and Girls Club Fun and educational for youth aged 6-11, activities and food included. Email ad@ bgcyukon.com for more info.

Mon Mar 16 Art with Maya - March Break 9:00 AM Arts Underground Youth will explore colour temperatures (warm and cool colours) that you can mix, match and layer. To register call 6674080 or stop into Arts Underground.

Mon Mar 16 Preschool Drop-in Gymnastics 10:00 AM Polarette’s Gymnastic Club Silly songs and preschool free play, call 668-4794 for more information.

Mon Mar 16 Spring Break Day Camp 10:00 AM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Youth ages 5-15, outdoor exploring, S.T.E.M. activities, cultural crafts, snacks and lunch provided.

For more info call 334-8728 or email kaitlyn. charlie@kdfn.net.

Mon Mar 16 Puppy Preschool Classes 6:30 PM Wise Canine Training 335-2919 Positive reinforcement training methods from Certified Dog Trainer, Michelle Wieser. Call for more info.

Tue Mar 17 Parent Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Whistle Bend Place Learn the power of songs, rhymes and stories as a positive parenting tool call 322-5990 for more information.

Tue Mar 17 Youth Beading Circle 3:30 PM Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (KDFN’s potlatch house) Learn to bead, try a new style or pattern, free, snacks provided Call 334-8728 for more info.

Tue Mar 17 Swim for Life 3:45 PM Canada Games Centre Indigenous youth ages 8-18 swim lessons, swim certifications & access to lifegaurd certification. Call 250-809-3272 for more info.

Wed Mar 18 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS Wed Mar 11 Northern Voices Toastmasters 7:00 AM Sport Yukon Supportive members will help you develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Wed Mar 11 Lunch and Learn: Hepatitis C Info Session 12:00 PM Kwanlin Dun Health Centre Info about Hep C prevention, testing and treatment. Call 668-7289 for more details.

Wed Mar 11 Bachelor of Social Work Info Sessions 5:00 PM Yukon College Learn about the program’s admission requirements, learning objectives and expected outcomes, email djennejohn@yukoncollege.yk.ca or call 6688845. Sessions held in Room A2103.

Wed Mar 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yukon Special Meeting 5:30 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Special meeting of the Membership to do a special resolution of the bylaws. Contact Angela 668-7911 or bbbsyukon@gmail.com for details Thu Mar 12 Sundogs Toastmasters Club 12:00 PM Sport Yukon A lunch time session to learn the skills, practice speaking, receive feedback to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Thu Mar 12 Midnight Sun Toastmasters Club 5:30 PM Yukon College Room A2714. An after work meeting to help you gain confidence in public speaking, improve communication and add to your leadership skills. Drop-ins welcome. 867-689-6363 toastmastersyukon@ gmail.com Sat Mar 14 Yukon Amateur Radio Association: Coffee Discussion Group 9:00 AM A&W Restaurant Casual event. Hams from outside the Yukon and those are interested are welcome Sun Mar 15 All-And-One Mentor Night 6:00 PM Yukonstruct Innovation Hub We welcome all members to get support with your projects and learn new skills from our mentors. Become a part of our community of makers! To sign up email info@yukostruct.com Mon Mar 16 Digital Skills for the Work World 9:00 AM Yukon Learn 6 hands-on modules that will assist people to gain basic computer and workplace skills they can use to find and keep suitable employment. Call 668-6280 for more info.

Tue Mar 17 Green Drinks! 5:00 PM Coast High Country Inn Everyone is welcome! Network with a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government, consultants, business, and more!

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Dawson’s Thaw di Gras

The event depends on community involvement

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So Dawson celebrates what is almost spring, sort of the end of winter, with a very local, largely free event we call Thaw di Gras, which is, of course, a play on the idea of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras.

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The event is coordinated by the Klondike Visitors Association (KVA), though marketing manager Paul Robitaille is adamant that the KVA is far from solely responsible for it.

“We actually organize four of the events, but there are about 40 of them,” he said.

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Basically, the KVA simply reminds everyone that is normally involved that it’s time to get organized and confirms they will be participating this year. Without a long list of volunteers and the cooperation of many of the town’s establishments, the carnival just would not happen.

“And if someone drops out of an event, we try to find someone else to run it,” said Robitaille.

Last year there were 40+ events, some of which spread over the three days, and which took place all over town, though Robitaille said part of the charm is that most are an easy walking distance from the parking lot at Diamond Tooth Gerties. cont’d on page 9 ...

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PHOTO: Andrea Magee. Provided by the Klondike Visitors Association That’s where 15 separate family-friendly events take place on Sunday afternoon, including smoosh board racing, kicksled demos, air rifle shooting, axe, log and chainsaw throws, tea boiling, ice cream eating, log sawing, and the crowd (and raven) favorite, the kid and adult egg toss events.

One of the most popular with the kids is the loonies and candy in a haystack event.

Then there is the one-dog pull event in the Eldorado Hotel parking lot, which hearkens back to the scene described In Jack London’s Call of the Wild.

The Downtown Hotel offers a keg toss, CFYT-fm Trivia contest, and a rock-paper-scissors tourney.

The Triple J compound houses the crokicurl/tuna can curling and will be adding a mini-putt (golf with hockey sticks and pucks) this year.

Earlier on Sunday, the Westminster Hotel sponsors its annual chili cook-off and taste testing. If you prefer schnitzel, there’s an eating contest behind the Art and Margaret Fry Arena.

On the Saturday, Gerties will be busy with the dog ball high ball (just what it sounds like) drink, Air North’s paper airplane toss, beer cap basketball and a fiddle show and square dance.

Earlier on Saturday, there will be snowshoe baseball on the Rob-

ert Service School playgrounds, a dog show at Gerties, a cat show at Bombay Peggy’s and the youth lip sync at Gerties.

There will also be a spring craft fair on March 14 in the ballroom at the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture—Dënäkär Zho. The adults will have had their turn on Friday night on the Gertie’s stage at the Dawson City Music Festival’s lip sync, which takes place a few hours after folks have signed up to carve some snow sculptures out of the prepared snow forms. There’s lots of snow for that event this year for sure.

Outdoor events on Saturday include the Barry Fargey Sunnydale Classic Dogsled Race. Later on, there will be free sled rides. Outside the Westminster Hotel, the street will be filled with a road hockey tournament and there will be kicksled races on the Yukon River.

New this year will be a snowmobile parade.

A little farther afield, there is generally snowboarding and skiing on Moose Mountain.

Robitaille said it would be impossible for anyone to take in everything, but KVA schedulers try to make it so that a person could partake of many events.

Indoor events at the various bars include bum darts (don’t

ask), arm wrestling and an adult tricycle race.

“Thaw di Gras is my favourite event of the year,” Robitaille said, stressing that the KVA’s involvement has tended to shift it from being a strictly local celebration of the season to a tourism draw that attracts more visitors each year, enough to make it worth Air North’s while to put on an extra flight for the weekend.

“It’s a great weekend to showcase Dawson, for mainly other Yukoners.” He estimates that about 150 people came to town last year.

At the time of this interview the schedule for the weekend was still in an early draft form, so it’s not certain when the fireworks will be yet, but there will be some. Your dogs will let you know when they start.

Check the KVA website (DawsonCity.ca) for details and to view a short video made during last year’s event.

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Intrepid Traveller

March 11, 2020

Part 2 of 2

with Lauren Humble

Japan must-sees

View over the Aso region

Where to go and what to do

Nagano

I was determined to see the snow monkeys that hang out in the hot springs just outside of Nagano. This is the only time I’ll say unfortunately it was pleasantly warm out while I was there, so there were no monkeys in need of warm water to defrost their butts.

Thankfully, the tourism staff introduced me to the live webfeed of the hot springs before I made the journey there, or paid for the bus and park entrance. As the monkeys live in the surrounding mountains and only come down to warm up, you should aim for the cooler months to see them in person.

Kyoto

Kyoto has a bunch of great options for things to check out.

From the bamboo forest, to the streets of old Kyoto, to Fushimi Inari Taisha. All options are pretty thick with tourists no matter what time of day you go, so accept it and go anyways. I hopped a train from Osaka and walked from the train station to the base of Mount Inari. If you think getting there before 7 a.m. will help you avoid the crowds you would be as wrong as I was. It wasn’t packed by any means, but there was already a smattering of people moving through the famous red torri gates that weave a trail up the mountain. There are shrines all the way up. After awhile it does become same-same, so you can choose how far up you want to go. The summit is anticlimactic as you’re in the forest and you don’t really know you’ve reached the peak until the trail starts descending.

Nara

Have you ever wanted to watch fat, friendly deer harass tourists for crackers? Nara is the place for you. A large park in town, affectionately named Deer Park, is full of wild deer who are well accustomed to people getting up close and personal. Locals sell special deer treats and the deer will bow to you to ask for one, but will quickly determine if you are not holding and move on to more interesting things.

Hiroshima

Hiroshima was incredibly emotional and it’s impossible to talk about this trip without mentioning it. I swear the air is a little thicker and the gravity is a little stronger here. Without going into too much detail, what I will say is nobody wins in war and unfortunately civilians paid the price. The museum is a must, though be warned it is extremely graphic and disturbing. It is beautifully done and it will absolutely ruin your day.

And if that doesn’t get you, there are monuments dedicated to the prisoners of war, those who suffered and perished in the war at the hands of the Japanese that essentially say we did wrong, we are sorry and we will do better. Cue tears.

PHOTOS: Lauren Humble

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t’s hard to pick out highlights when the whole country is beautiful, but I’ll do my best to separate out a few must-sees.

Mount Fuji, in all its glory

Kyushu

Japan has many active volcanoes and the lower part of the main islands, Kyushu, is a great place to go to get close to them.

Mount Aso and Sakurajima are both accessible to tourism though Sakurajima. You can’t get anywhere near the extremely active crater, but there are hardened lava fields you can go check out.

With Mount Aso, you may get up to the crater but it varies by day if you’re allowed close to it or not.

As the activity was high and the crater was closed, I hiked up an adjacent mountain to get a view over the lowland speckled with farms. It’s a beautiful area to see whether or not you want to get close to the volcano.

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Sakurajima, an active Volcano in the South

I would have loved to hike Mount Fuji, but the climbing season ended at the beginning of September. It is a spectacular region to visit though, with lots of hiking and exploration possibilities in the five lakes region. I found another mountain to hike off Lake Motosu, called Mount Ryuu Ga Take, which would have had a spectacular view of Mount Fuji had it not been bashfully hidden behind clouds. I did get a great shot of Fuji at sunrise from the train station as I left for Tokyo though so I’ll take that as my send off.

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Japan must-sees ... cont’d crowded, though the crowds were far less overwhelming than I was expecting. Train stations are jampacked, but because everyone is on a mission to get somewhere, it’s kind of like being in a beehive where you all just somewhat seamlessly move around each other despite the density. Malls and tourist attractions are another story and if you get pedestrian road rage, I would avoid at all costs or at least go in prepared to move like molasses. Tokyo has all of the big city sparkle you think it will, with an endless amount of entertainment at your fingertips.

Hokaido

I should mention that if you are a skiing fiend, the North island is where you need to go! Fly into Sapporo then you can take the train to any number of ski resort towns to get some of that famous Ja-pow.

If you ever have the opportunity to get to Japan, I strongly encourage you to take it. It’s safe, easy to navigate and the accommodations were all so nice it has effectively ruined me for backpacking other countries. Book that ticket, order a rail pass and, most importantly, prepare your belly and eyes for treats. Enjoy!

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Grey Matters with Deborah McNevin

Vision quest

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’ve worn glasses since I was 10 years old. I used to get a stronger prescription every two years.

I always sort of looked forward to the resulting new, sharper eyesight. Over time, my lenses became heavier and heavier until I had to get the expensive lenses so that my ears would stop bleeding from the pressure of the glasses.

Ugh, right?

Eventually I had to accept that I was quite blind without my glasses. Even with them, I got floaters that would occasionally obstruct parts of my vision. With time, I learned to take the advice to ignore them. I adjusted.

Then it was glaucoma. This is treatable with drops that I must take every night. I also keep a spare bottle in my emergency kit, along with other meds. I adjusted.

Finally, I started to develop cataracts. With all the other eye problems, surgery was the best option. I adjusted to enduring more decline in my eyesight until my spot in line came up, but thanks to a cancellation I got to have the surgery done in both eyes this past month.

I could not find definitive statistics on the number of Yukoners with cataracts, but I am most definitely not alone. I did find Canadian data. The University of British Columbia’s department of ophthalmology and visual sciences states that more than half of all people over the age of 65 have some form of cataracts. That percentage increases dramatically for those over 75.

A bit of welcome news is that there are now surgeries scheduled at the Whitehorse General Hospital, which means I could get both eyes done within a week and sleep in my own bed.

The day of my first eye surgery came after a rather restless night.

I joined four other people in one of several waiting rooms. We were all experiencing different degrees of anxiety, compounded by the extended wait for our turn. At the same time, we shared stories, laughter and feelings of mutual support. There was a real sense of camaraderie as we waited, before and afterwards. I know I was quite happy to see some of the same people again when the procedure

was repeated for the other eye later that week.

I was lucky in that everyone post-surgery chose not to share too many details about the experience. How you feel and react differ significantly from person to person, so I will spare you any details here. I will say it was much shorter than most dental work and, if you’re going in, be sure to try to ignore the machine noises.

It is kind of miraculous when you think about it. You are in and out the same day. First, the surgery, and then a check by the ophthalmologist. Recovery involves taking drops four times a day for varying periods of time, wearing an eye shield to bed for five nights, and avoiding lifting, vigorous exercise, or bending for seven days. (I am very good with avoiding exercise, so that has been no problem!)

It takes a while for my vision to settle down fully. Then I can get a new pair of glasses. Now I can drive and read and play bridge and attend meetings, so things are good. I am adjusting!

In case you need this surgery, there are a few things I would like to pass on, over and above the great lists you will get.

Do not put a password on your phone if you want to use it (like calling your ride or listening to a podcast) after the surgery. The numbers can be very fuzzy.

Not bending was the hardest thing. Tongs or grabber tools can really help, unless you are a klutz like me. I inevitably dropped them and promptly bent over to pick them up!

Try not to trip over your cat and then try to pick her up for a cuddle.

Smart speakers can be a good friend. They can remind you when to take your drops. They can also play music, read audiobooks and tell terrible jokes. Set things up beforehand as you may not be able to see the app on your device clearly for a bit.

If you have arthritic fingers, get a device to squeeze the drop bottle when you pick up the prescription. If you hate putting drops in your eye, also ask for a device that makes it easy and practice beforehand, as the instructions

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I have been enjoying so many first things since the procedure: the first time I could stand to look at the bright sunny snow; the thrill of not having to wear glasses around the house; the pleasure of listening to an audiobook from the library to give my eyes a rest; the sense of great good fortune at

It takes a while for my vision to settle down fully and then I can get a new pair of glasses the medical miracle and support which are helping to restore some of my eyesight.

Of course, I still cannot see in the dark or shoot lasers from my eyes, but maybe in the future?

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Seasonal Recipes with Sydney Keddy

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Garlic roasted cauliflower

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❑ 3 tbsp olive oil ❑ Salt and pepper

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arlic roasted cauliflower can be a quick and easy side dish, but toss it with some pasta and grated parmesan and you’ve got a fast dinner. Put a fried egg on it and you’ve got a hearty breakfast. Put it between some toasted bread with melted cheese and that’s lunch. Basically, if you’ve got some of this in your fridge, you’re ready to eat any meal within just a few minutes. Serves 4

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Whole garlic cloves

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Roasted until spots are golden brown

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993-5575 kva@dawson.net Fri Mar 13 Heartwood in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Mar 13 Woah Bear in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Fri Mar 13 DCMF presents - Lip Sync! 7:00 PM Diamond Tooth Gerties A hilarious night of Thaw Di Gras fun and support the 42nd Annual Dawson City Music Festival! Tickets at the door - Please register at 993-5584 or email info@dcmf.com Fri Mar 13 The Naysayers in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sat Mar 14 Muay Thai Classes 12:00 PM Robert Service School Sat Mar 14 Spring Arts and Crafts Fair 12:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Reserve your table at KIAC or call 993-5005. Payment is required upon registration to guarantee your spot.

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Sat Mar 14 Open Studio/Saturday Painting 1:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A communal afternoon time to work on personal projects. Bring your own ideas and painting surfaces. Paints, brushes and easels are supplied, no instruction offered. All ages welcome, Sat Mar 14 Heartwood in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel

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Sat Mar 14 The Naysayers in the Lounge 11:00 PM Westminster Hotel Sun Mar 15 Chess Club 1:00 PM Minto Concession Beginners welcome, welcome to bring your own ‘lucky’ board. Everyone is welcome to sit in on this game of strategy.

Sun Mar 15 Drop-in Screen Printing 5:00 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture Student quality inks and other materials may be accessed for beginners or those wishing to experiment. Call 993-5005 for more information.

Sun Mar 15 Jesse Smith in the Tavern 6:00 PM Westminster Hotel Mon Mar 16 Standard First Aid 9:00 AM Yukon College Dawson Campus Seats on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 9938800 Tue Mar 17 Senior Skate 2:00 PM Art & Margaret Fry Recreation Centre Ice time for persons 55+ skate and socialize Tue Mar 17 Muay Thai Classes 5:30 PM Minto Concession Tue Mar 17 Drop-in Volleyball 7:00 PM Robert Service School 660-4999 managermarshlake@ gmail.com Wed Mar 18 Drop-in Curling 7:30 PM Dawson City Curling Club Wed Mar 18 Amy Hillis and Meagan Milatz 7:30 PM KIAC Klondike Institute of Art & Culture A vibrant Canadian duo consisting of violinist Amy Hillis and pianist Meagan Milatz, share an intense passion for innovative programming and fearless music-making. Tickets at the door.

FARO

Tuesdays & Thursdays Parent & Tot Storytime 10:00 AM Faro Community Library For babies to age 4. Stories & crafts will be provided Wed Jan 8 Faro Fire Department Meeting 7:00 PM Faro Fire Hall Faro Fire Department Wednesday Meeting.

Fridays Teen Drop in Gym 7:00 PM Del Van Gorder School Sundays Faro Church of Apostles Mass 10:00 AM Church of Apostles Sundays Faro Bible Chapel Sunday Service 10:30 AM Faro Bible Chapel with Pastor Ted Baker 994-2442 994-2442

HAINES

Daily Haines Public Library Open Hours: MonWed 11-8 | Fri 10-6 | Sat/Sun 1:30-4:30| Thurs/Fri Closed #907-766-2545 Mondays and Wednesdays Kids Jujutsu 5:00 pm Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Mondays Mother Goose Stories and Songs 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@ gmail.com Mondays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Mondays Adults Jujutsu 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Tuesdays Women’s Fellowship 3:00 PM Haines Senior Center Wednesdays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Wednesday Podcast Club 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wednesday Sword Class 6:30 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Wednesday Open Mic Nite 10:00 PM Pioneer Bar Thursdays Ashtanga Yoga with Melina 9:30 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Thursdays Starvin’ Marvin Gardenin’ 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fridays Aqua Aerobics 8:00 AM Haines Borough Swimming Pool Fridays Tai Chi - Advanced 10:15 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays Story Time 12:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library fohbpl@gmail.com Fridays Yoga with Mandy 1:00 PM Chilkat Center For The Arts Fridays American Legion Burger Night 6:00 PM American Legion Saturdays Tai Chi 11:00 AM Chilkat Center For The Arts Sundays Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Haines Presbyterian Church Sundays Bible Club - Sunday School 12:30 PM Haines Presbyterian Church Thu Mar 12 Technology Thursdays 11:00 AM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Mar 12 Comics 4:30 PM Haines Borough Public Library Thu Mar 12 Steller’s Orchid Author Presentation 6:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Fri Mar 13 Cross-country skiing/Snowshoeing 1:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Mar 18 Library Advisory Board Meeting 5:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library Wed Mar 18 Learn How To...Seed Save 6:00 PM Haines Borough Public Library

HAINES JUNCTION

Thursdays Seniors - Carpet Bowling 1:30 PM St Elias Convention Centre All Seniors and Elders welcome!

Or email them to: events@whatsupyukon.com

Mondays and Thursdays Drop In Hockey 7:30 PM Bill Brewster Arena Saturdays Beginner Public Skate 10:00 AM Bill Brewster Arena No sticks, no pucks, bring your little ones or just come practice your skills.

Fridays Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Saturdays Public Skate 12:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Sundays Public Skate 5:00 PM Bill Brewster Arena Mon 3-4:30 pm, Wed/Thurs 3:15-4:30 pm, Fri 3-6 pm, Wednesdays Seniors - Drop-In and Activities 1:30 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Arts, craft, fitness, pool tournaments, shuffleboard, carpet bowling, and card and board games.

Refreshments.

Wed Mar 11 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Thu Mar 12 Chair Yoga For Seniors 3:00 PM Haines Junction Seniors Apartments Thu Mar 12 Women’s Circle 5:30 PM Mun Ku Email elskloppers@gmail.com for more information.

Thu Mar 12 Adult Soccer 7:30 PM St. Elias Community School Fri Mar 13 Story Hour 10:00 AM Haines Junction Community Library Sat Mar 14 Champagne and Aishihik First Nations - ‎Special General Assembly 10:00 AM Da Ku Cultural Centre Lunch will be provided, call 634-4200 for more info.

Mon Mar 16 Canada Revenue Agency - Small Business Support Seminar 6:00 PM Haines Junction Learn about business tax deductions, common tax errors, helpful tools and services offered by the CRA. Call 833-615-2383 for more info. General bookkeeping concepts and best practices Tue Mar 17 Southern Tutchone Classes 12:00 PM Da Ku Cultural Centre Tue Mar 17 Takhini Family Game Night 7:00 PM Takhini Hall Wed Mar 18 Adult Volleyball 6:30 PM St. Elias Community School Wed Mar 18 Village of Haines Junction Council Meeting 7:00 PM St Elias Convention Centre

LORNE MOUNTAIN

Ongoing LMCC Ice Rink - Night Skating Lorne Mountain Community Centre Flood lights are available between 4 pm and 11: 30 daily. Shared community rink.

Mondays Yoga with Jess Sellers 7:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre For more info call 667-7083 or Email lmca@northwestel.net Fridays Lorne Mountain Ski Club 4:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Each session will include group activities, games and trail skiing, Call 667-7083 for more information.

Fri Mar 13 Youth Art Night 6:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre Try out drawing, painting and other art forms with Danielle and Jessica. Call 667-7083 for more info.

Sat Mar 14 Jazz in the Hall - Mt Lorne! 7:30 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre An educational vignette by Steve Gedrose, a concert featuring vocalist Lorène Charmetant, with Dave Haddock, Daniel Janke, Lonnie Powell, and Olivier de Colombel. For tickets call 667-7083 or email LMCA@northwestel.net Tue Mar 17 Seniors Winter Wellness Cafe 1:00 PM Lorne Mountain Community Centre With Bianka Walcher, free event, just drop in!

MARSH LAKE

Tuesdays North of 60 Seniors Cafe. We heat the beverages, you heat the air. 2:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tuesdays Yoga with Richard 5:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Wednesdays Pump Fitness 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Thursdays Choir 6:30 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Bridge club 12:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Saturdays Knitting Circle 1:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre 660-4999 managermarshlake@gmail.com Wed Mar 4 Waste Mgmt Society Meeting 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre Tue Mar 10 Local Advisory Council 7:00 PM Marsh Lake Community Centre followed by hot apple cider and refreshments. 660-4999

MAYO

Mondays Video Yoga Classes 5:15 PM Mayo Curling Arena Yoga Videos are used for leading each class. Bring your own Yoga mat or borrow ours. Drop-ins are welcome. For more info call 996-2043 8979962043 Mondays Adult and Teen Weekly Singing Group 7:00 PM J.V. Clark School Join us in the room with the piano in the secondary end. For more info contact Barb at 996-2508 or by email bbarchen@ gmail.com Mondays Dinner and Movie Night 5:00 PM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Sundays Parent & Toddler Playgroup 10:00 AM Mayo Community Hall And Recreation Centre Run, skip, jump, play and socialize with other children and parents.

Sundays St. Mary’s Church Service 11:00 AM St Mary’s Church (867)667-7746

OLD CROW

Tuesdays Gym Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Thursdays Adult Night at the Youth Centre 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sundays St. Luke’s Church Service 11:00 AM St. Luke’s Church 867-993-5381 Wed Mar 11 & 18 Sledding Day 3:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Snacks and hot chocolate at the Youth Centre afterwards. Old Crow Thu Mar 12 Adult Fitness 6:00 PM Chief Zzeh Gittlit School Fri Mar 13 Movie Night 7:00 PM Old Crow Community Center Sat Mar 14 Moms & Babies 11:00 AM Old Crow Community Center Pregnant moms and babies from 0-2 years only.

Sun Mar 15 Toddler Gym 2:00 PM Chief Zzeh Gittlit School Children aged 2 - 4 years only.

Tue Mar 17 Girls Spa Day 2:00 PM Old Crow Community Center

SKAGWAY

Daily, Mondays to Fridays, Mom, Dad & Me Toddler Time 9:00 am Skagway Alaska Appropriate for 2 - 4 yrs. of age & caregiver, Free drop-in. Call 907-983-2679 for more info.

Mondays Restorative - Yin Yoga ALL Levels 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rythym to burn fat.

Mondays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mondays Acro Jam 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga. This is an unstructured class to work on things you would like to improve on or trade Tuesdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tuesdays Hatha Flow w. Foam Roller & Pinky Balls 6:30 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Hatha Flow practice followed by foam roller and pinky balls.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Mat Pilates 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Intermediate core based class using classical mat exercises to create long, lean muscles.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Senior Chair Based Weight Training 10:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Chair based resistance training program that’s not just for seniors.

Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Group Cycling w/Therese 12:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A fun low impact cardiovascular workout with great music that uses endurance, intervals, hills, drills and rhythm to burn fat.

Wednesdays Group Cycling w/Cindy & Emily 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wednesdays Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thursdays Basketball For Adults 7:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Group Cycling w/Emily 11:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Saturdays Bouncy House Fun Time! 1:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre A parent or guardian must accompany children 12 and under.

Sundays Undo and Renew Gentle Yoga 3:00 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Mar 11 SpinTRX 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Skagway Wed Mar 11 Open Hang Aerial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga.

Wed Mar 11 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Mar 12 Spinning with Dena 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Thu Mar 12 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Fri Mar 13 Open Hang Aerial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga.

Fri Mar 13 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Mon Mar 16 SpinTRX 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat Mon Mar 16 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Mar 17 Spinning with Dena 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Mar 17 Vinyasa Yoga 8:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Tue Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day Old Car Parade 6:00 PM Skagway Alaska A parade featuring Skagway residents’ collection of old cars with a route to include all Skagway watering holes! Call 907-612-0100 for details.

Wed Mar 18 SpinTRX 6:30 AM Skagway Recreation Centre 30 min. cycling- 25 min. resistance training-must be able to lunge & squat

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Wed Mar 18 Open Hang Aerial Practice 7:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Playful practice that combines acrobatics and yoga.

Wed Mar 18 Back & Hip Yoga 10:00 AM Skagway Recreation Centre Wed Mar 18 SpinYOGA 4:45 PM Skagway Recreation Centre

TAGISH Saturdays/Wednesdays Tagish Library 12:00 PM Tagish Community Centre 399-3418 Thursdays Carpet Bowling 11:15 AM Tagish Community Centre Everyone is invited to come and learn the technical game of Carpet Bowling.

Wednesdays Coffee and Chat: Tagish Community Centre 1:00 PM Tagish Community Centre A lunch program which will include such things as soup/stew/chili and homemade rolls/ bread plus some tasty treats! every Wednesday.

Wed Mar 11 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@tagishyukon.org Sun Mar 15 Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM Tagish Community Centre Third Sunday of every month, we are looking for volunteers to assist in the kitchen with set-up/prep, cooking, serving and clean-up. Call or email for more info. 399-3407 recreation@tagishyukon.org Sun Mar 15 Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 4:00 PM Tagish Community Church of the Nazarene 633-4903 tagishcc@gmail.com Wed Mar 18 Foot Wellness Clinic 1:30 PM Tagish Community Centre Wed Mar 18 Youth After School Program 4:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Fun, games, snacks, for ages 9+, call 399-3407 for more info. recreation@tagishyukon.org Wed Mar 18 Tagish Community Association meeting 7:00 PM Tagish Community Centre Agenda posted at tagish.ca

TESLIN

Tuesdays Yoga in the Mezzanine 5:30 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Tuesday, mats provided just bring your zen. 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Tuesdays Teslin Dance Group Practice 7:00 PM Teslin Healing Centre Every Tuesday evening, for more info contact Melaina at 867.390.2532 ext.

333 or Melaina.sheldon@ttc-teslin.com TuesdaysVolleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

Wednesdays Seniors Social 10:00 AM Teslin Rec Center Every Wednesday come play cards, drink coffee, chat, and have a good time. Call Kelsey at 335-4250 or email teslinrec@teslin.ca Wednesdays Badminton Nights 7:00 PM Teslin Rec Center Every Thursday, bring your racket or just bring yourself for some swift fun! 335-4250 teslinrec@teslin.ca Fridays Girls Club 5:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsy 335-4250 for more information.

Fridays Youth Club 8:00 PM Teslin Rec Center For grades 7-12, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call Kelsey 335-4250 for more information.

Saturdays Volleyball 7:00 PM Teslin School Everyone welcome!

WATSON LAKE

Daily, Mondays to Fridays Youth Activity Club 3:15 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre For grades 5-11, come hang out, games, activities and snacks! Call the Rec Centre 536-8023 for more information.

Mondays/Thursdays Help and Hope Drop in for Moms and Kids 1:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Crafts and Activities together!

Watson Lake Sundays St. John’s Church Service 10:00 AM St. John’s Church Service (867) 536-2932 Thu Jan 2,9 & Tues Jan 7,14 Body Fit 7:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Contact Meaghan for more information 536-8023 Wed Mar 11 Drop in Beading 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Starting a new project.. Baby Moccasins!! Open to all skill levels, supplies included.

Wed Mar 11 FASD - Information Sessions 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Free info sessions with Jennifer Collon from FASSY. Everyone is welcome, snack provided.

Thu Mar 12 Parents and Tots 10:00 AM Watson Lake Family Centre Join us in song, socializing, play and lots of giggles and fun.

Thu Mar 12 FASD - Information Sessions 6:00 PM Watson Lake Recreation Centre Free info sessions with Jennifer Collon from FASSY. Everyone is welcome, snacks provided.

Mon Mar 16 Baby Chit Chat 1:30 PM Watson Lake Family Centre For newborn-one year. A relaxed setting to meet new friends, talk about the ups and downs of parenting, try some new activities with your little one.

Tue Mar 17 Parent-Child Mother Goose 10:30 AM Watson Lake Family Centre You and your little one will learn new songs and rhymes, re-visit old favourites. Ages newborn-4 years are welcome and a light snack is provided! .

Tue Mar 17 Town of Watson Lake Council Meeting 7:00 PM Town of Watson Lake Wed Mar 18 Drop in Beading 12:00 PM Watson Lake Family Centre Starting a new project.. Baby Moccasins!! Open to all skill levels, supplies included.

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Klondike Institute of Art and Culture Dawson City, YT Tuesdays, 6 - 9 PM

Pottery Drop-In Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 5 - 8 PM

Screenprint Club

Boys and Girls Club of Yukon

What:

Board Game Drop-in

Free Teen Drop In

Mon. Mar. 9, 6:30 PM

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The Royal Canadian Legion

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Fri. Mar. 13, 6:30 PM

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by Io Demers

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Do you have a thoughtful, community-based thank you that you would like to submit? Please send your name (nothing anonymous) and short (40 words or less) thank you to erika@whatsupyukon.ca. erika@whatsupyukon. ca.

think there is someone who deserves some recognition. Her name is Mrs. Beemer and she’s a kindergarten teacher at Jack Hulland Elementary School. More than a teacher though, this woman is a superhero. She goes above and beyond pretty much every day. I don’t think I’ve ever met a better person. I work with kids every day and I have learned so much from her.

She could retire. She’s earned it after all these years, but she has wondered aloud what she would do without the kids. The real question is what would the kids do without her? Some, including me, believe her school would be a sadder place without the love and sheer affection Mrs. Beemer has for all her kids. For all kids, period. I’ve worked in almost all of our Yukon schools and I can truly testify that we have some pretty wonderful teachers, but she is a light that shines so bright that everyone is drawn to it. She goes the extra mile for her kids and their families, often providing that extra bit of help that allows a struggling family to hang in just a bit longer. Whether that help is with practicalities, finances, or just a listening, non-judgemental ear, Mrs. Beemer is there.

One little girl was terrified of entering kindergarten until her teacher-to-be started emailing her over the summer, telling her how much she looked forward to having her in the class. The girl’s mother told me that on the first day of school, her daughter was in tears, insisting she didn’t want to go until she received a message from her teacher that very morning. Suddenly she was in the car.

I’ve seen kids so scared of visiting the school dental room that they wouldn’t even enter the room. A few minutes later, there they were in

The city bus driver who knows where I work called my office asking for “the woman who rides the bus in the morning.” She asked me if I forgot my sandwich and offered to bring it to me. Erika Serviss-Low

the chair, getting their teeth counted while Mrs. Beemer held their hand, beaming because she knew they could do it. And the kids were proud too.

That’s what she does. I’ve never met anyone who can see the potential in each little person like she can. I’m sure she gets frustrated and tired and probably even annoyed, but I’ve never heard her raise her voice. Her kids learn how to treat others just by watching Mrs. Beemer every day. Year after year the kids come and the kids go, but they don’t forget her. They may not be in her class anymore, but they can always get a hug and an encouraging word on the playground. I’ve spoken to high school kids and when they realize I know Mrs. Beemer, it’s like they’re five again as they tell me about their favorite teacher and how kind and patient she was. Not to mention silly. I’m not the only wistful adult who wishes they had been in her class.

And you know what? Mrs. Beemer doesn’t forget her kids. My foster daughter is turning 20 this year and every once in a while, Mrs. Beemer still asks about her. I’ll bet she can’t go anywhere in the Yukon without running into one of “her kids” whatever age they may be now.

I think what I admire most about her is that day after day, she shows up. Whatever her health issues, or other challenges, she can usually be found in her classroom, doling out kind words and hugs to those who need them. She sets the standard. When I grow up, I want to be just like her. I think I might even want to be a teacher.

Sincerely, Io Demers

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Wed Mar 11 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Mar 11 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Mar 11 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Mar 11 Sharing Circles 5:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre Men only, Dinner provided Call 633-7688 Wed Mar 11 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Mar 11 The Alzheimer/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group 7:00 PM Copper Ridge Place A group for family or friends caring for someone with Dementia. Info and register call Joanne 668-7713.

Wed Mar 11 Better Backs Hips & Hams 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Thu Mar 12 Heated Core Yoga Thursdays 7:30 PM Breath of Life Collective This practice pairs breath with mindful movement, transitioning through poses slowly with strength. Open to all levels. Call 332-3569 or email breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com for more info.

Fri Mar 13 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for

Suffering from Headaches and Neck Pain?

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Fee: Voluntary Donation to Hospice Yukon.

Location: Whitehorse Physiotherapy, 2-208B Strickland St

Call to reserve a spot or ask questions at (867) 667-2138.

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Sat Mar 14 Ecstatic Dance 8:00 PM Breath of Life Collective A fun, healing, moving meditation. Come early to stretch and warm up as ambient music plays, then get your groove on with some Reggae/Funk/House. Wear loose clothing and bring water.

Sun Mar 15 AWG 2020 Biathlon Range Sun Mar 15 Winter Survival Intro 9:30 AM Whitehorse, Yukon Learn some the basic skills that could save your live if you are in a pinch during the cold time of the year. Email fabian@ bushcraftyukon.com for more info or to register.

Sun Mar 15 Velocity/Pursuit Practice 10:30 AM Biathlon Range Mon Mar 16 Biathlon Nationals Biathlon Range Mon Mar 16 Kettlebells and Conditioning 1:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A high-intensity endurance workout using circuit training followed by short periods of rest. Register at the gym, drop in spots when available. 633-5245 Mon Mar 16 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Mon Mar 16 Beginner Insanity & Transform Series 5:30 PM Yukon Herbal Health Centre A beginner HIIT-style boot camp class, register online or drop in.

Tue Mar 17 Kettlebells and Conditioning 12:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A high-intensity endurance workout using circuit training followed by short periods of rest. Register at the gym, drop in spots when available. 633-5245 Tue Mar 17 Beginner Insanity & Transform Series 5:30 PM Yukon Herbal Health Centre A beginner HIIT-style boot camp class, register online or drop in.

Wed Mar 18 Kettlebells and Conditioning 1:00 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A high-intensity endurance workout using circuit training followed by short periods of rest. Register at the gym, drop in spots when available.

633-5245 Wed Mar 18 Velocity Squad 4:30 PM Biathlon Range Wed Mar 18 Spinning with Penny 4:30 PM Better Bodies Crosstraining Centre A slow, steady workout with an emphasis on hard resistance work. Call 633-5425 for more info.

Wed Mar 18 Beginner Insanity & Transform Series 5:30 PM Yukon Herbal Health Centre A beginner HIIT-style boot camp class, register online or drop in.

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Women & Children 334-9317 Fri Mar 13 Slow Flow Resto - All Levels 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery All Levels – Stretch, gentle flow + restore. Pre-registration appreciated, Drop-ins welcome. wallymaltz@mac.com Sat Mar 14 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 6686429 for more info.

Sat Mar 14 Red Tara Practice 12:30 PM VajraNorth Everyone welcome. For more info contact 667-6951 (Cheryl Buchan) 633-3715 Sat Mar 14 Love Your Feet Workshop 1:00 PM Whitehorse, Yukon Learn to use restorative foot care instruments & techniques to care for your own feet and your families. Bring a partner or a kid. Call 689-7191 or email walkon53@ gmail.com for more info. 689-7191 walkon53@ gmail.com Sun Mar 15 Kundalini to Awaken Your Potential 7:00 AM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga For 7 days explore your body, mind, and heart’s balance. Register online.

Sun Mar 15 Restorative Yoga 10:30 AM Alpine Bakery Slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. Drop in any time wallymaltz@mac.com Sun Mar 15 Overeaters Anonymous Meeting 7:00 PM 509 Hansen Street Contact oayukon@ gmail.com for more information Mon Mar 16 Sally & Sisters Lunch 12:00 PM Whitehorse Food Bank Free Hot Lunch for Women & Children 334-9317 Mon Mar 16 Shamata Meditation 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary Group meditation all levels welcome Mon Mar 16 Buddhist Meditation Society 5:15 PM White Swan Sanctuary All are welcome!

Mon Mar 16 Absolute Beginners – Intro to Yoga 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, To register call or email 393-4440 wallymaltz@ mac.com Mon Mar 16 SMART Recovery Meetings 7:00 PM Sarah Steele Building Free and open to anyone seeking science-based, selfempowered addiction recovery.

Mon Mar 16 Hips Ham Core 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it To register call or email, drop ins welcome 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac. com Tue Mar 17 Counselling Drop-In and Short Term Counselling Service 11:00 AM Mental Health Association Yukon Free Drop-In counselling is offered every Tuesday 11am 4pm and Saturday from 11am - 3pm. Call 6686429 for more info.

Tue Mar 17 Weight Watchers (Unofficial Meeting) 5:30 PM Canada Games Centre Informal gathering of people following the Weight Watchers (WW) online program for discussion and support in real life. All are welcome.

Tue Mar 17 Mr. Miyagi AcroYoga 7:00 PM Rooted Tree Massage & Yoga Develop the strength within and around acro poses,

exploring your possibilities and building strength. Call or email to register. 334-8599 rootedtreemassage@gmail.com Tue Mar 17 Heated Flow Yoga Tuesdays 7:30 PM Breath of Life Collective A combination of strength, sweat, and spirituality, in an energizing and meditative flow sequence.

Open to all levels. Call 332-3569 or email breathoflifeyukon@gmail.com for more info.

Wed Mar 18 Women & Children Lunch Date 11:30 AM Victoria Faulkner Women’s Centre Delicious Free Lunch for Women & Children Wed Mar 18 Prenatal Luncheon 12:00 PM Skookum Jim Friendship Centre A healthy lunch and an activity for all prenatal mothers and for those with babies up to 12 months old.

Welcomes all pregnant moms-to-be, nursing moms, new dads, expectant dads, wee babes, and family supports.

Wed Mar 18 Drop-in Recovery Group Meetings 2:30 PM Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services Health & Social Services We ask that you be alcohol and drug free during the group meeting. Call for more information. 456-3838 Wed Mar 18 Beginner + Experience – Level 1 5:30 PM Alpine Bakery An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga including the principles of internal form, breath, and core, Pre-registration appreciated, drop-ins welcome. 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com Wed Mar 18 Intro to Happy Healthy Hormones Workshop 6:30 PM The Kind Cafe Explore what common hormonal imbalances may look like, symptoms, and potential contributing factors behind hormonal imbalances. Register online.

Wed Mar 18 Better Backs Hips & Hams 7:30 PM Alpine Bakery Find out exactly what and where your core is, learn how to breath into and from it, engage it, work from it. To register call or email, drop ins welcome! 393-4440 wallymaltz@mac.com

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Porter Creek Step meeting (CM) 8:00 PM Our Lady of Victory No Puffin (CM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Thursdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance.

Polar Group (OM) 7:30 PM 6210 - 6th ave.

Fridays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Yukon Unity Group Meeting 1:30 PM #4 Hospital Road Whitehorse Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 305 Wood Street - Back Entrance.

Saturdays Detox Meeting (OM, NS) 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Women’s Meeting (CM, NS) 2:30 PM Whitehorse General Hospital (across from emergency) Hospital Meeting Whitehorse General Hospital (OM NS) 7:00 pm - Hospital Board Meeting.

Sundays Detox Meeting (OM NS) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM, Sara Steel building 609 Steele St., Main Entrance Hospital Meeting (OM NS) 7:00 PM Whitehorse General Hospital Mondays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance New Beginnings Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave Tuesdays The Joy Of Living group (OM, NS) 12:00 noon 305 Wood Street -Back Entrance Ugly Duckling Group (OM, NS) 8:00 PM 6210 - 6th Ave. Juste Pour Aujourd’hui (OM, NS) 7:00 PM 205 Black St suite 120 Phone: AA 1-888-453-0142 (24 hours a day)

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