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Save Old Souls are looking to obtain a heated, secure space for storage of Save Old Souls Senior Pet Rescue goods such as bedding, dog & cat food & other animal needs – we are unable to pay rental fees, but happy to furnish a tax deductable receipt ..403-580-2058, 403-548-7850

Please help the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in its battle against cystic fibrosis – the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians  www.cysticfibrosis.ca

FEB 15
Come down & visit the Nature Centre in Police Point Park – the Kiwanis will be having Family Day in the Park on Mon Feb 15th from 9:30am – 4:30pm – FREE family fun activities including cross-country skiing & snowshoeing..info 403-529-6225

FEB 13
Redcliff Legion’s Oyster Fry & Roast Beef Supper on Sat Feb 13th with Supper starting @ 5pm – Dance to follow @ 8pm  ..more info or to purchase tixx 403-548-3601

FEB 13
German Canadian Harmony Club is holding their Valentine Supper & Dance @ the Hall on Sat Feb 13th starting @ 6pm – Songs by Harmonie Choir & Music by Harmony Band 403-528-3139

FEB 13
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park – Alberta Ice Fishing – Introduction to Ice Fishing on Sat Feb 13th @ Elkwater Lake – Meet at the Visitor Centre @ 10am ..info 403-893-3833

FEB 13
Moose Lodge Valentines Buffet & Dance on Sat Feb 13th Dance to the Pinfeathers 403-527-3227

FEB 17
Alzheimer Society presents – Have you lost your sparkle? Presentation on Depression on Wed Feb 17th @ 7pm @ the Alzheimer Society (833A Kingsway Ave ) .. info Carol 403-528-2700

FEB 17
Help us in the fight against Cancer by participating in this year’s Relay For Life on Wed Feb 17th @ 7pm in the Honor Currie Room, Med Hat Public Library – Join a team, become a team captain & get your friends, family or co-workers together  … info 403-528-2125

FEB 22
Are you New to Med Hat? – The MH Newcomers Club invite you to their Get Together on Mon Feb 22nd @ 7:30p @ St. John’s Presbyterian Church  403-529-9114,403-580-2055,403-504-9294

FEB 23
The next Grasslands Naturalist meeting will be held on Tue Feb 23rd .. info 403-529-6225 as to time & place & who will be the guest speaker

FEB 27TH & 28TH
Big Bros/Big Sisters will be having their Enerplus Bowl for Kids Sake 2010 @ Panorama Lanes on Sat Feb 27th & Sun Feb 28th – Put together a team & win prizes .. info Peggy 403-527-6640

FEB 27TH & 28TH
The 7th Annual Drake Young Memorial Pool Tournament, hosted by Boston Billiards – Sign up now for this 2 day Scotch Triple Tournament on Sat & Sun Feb 27th & 28th – proceeds to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ..info or to reg 403-526-3090

FEB 28
All Saints Anglican Church on 12th St S.W. are having a Turkey Supper on Sun Feb 28th @ 6pm @ the Hall  ..info or to purchase tixx Connie 403-526-9182

MARCH 3
Alzheimer Society presents Changes to Guardianship on Wed Mar 3rd @ 7pm @ the Alzheimer office (833A Kingsway Ave)  .info Carol 403-528-2700

MARCH 5
A LOCAL World Day of Prayer Service will be held @ St. Barnabas Anglican Church on Fri Mar 5th @ 7pm ..more info Barbara 403-528-3571

MARCH 16TH & 17TH
The next Canadian Blood Services @ the Med Hat Lodge on Tue Mar 16th – 11:30am – 1:30pm & 3 – 7p & Wed Mar 17th – 8:30a – 10am & 11:30a – 3pm ..info 1-888-236-6283

MARCH 19
Redcliff Legion is holding their St. Patrick Night on Fri Mar 19th from 8 – 12p – serving Irish Stew – Green Beer  ..info 403-548-3217 or 403-548-3601

MARCH 26
Alzheimer Society & the So Alberta Academy of Chefs presents A Night To Remember (sips, savors, silent auction, music, memories & more.. on Fri March 26th @ 7pm @ the Med Hat Golf & Country Club .. info Carol 403-528-2700 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

On Going Events:

The Historic Clay District is Looking for energetic, friendly people who have an interest in history & art to Volunteer their time this Winter …info Ron 403-529-1070

Art of Friendship @ Citizen Advocacy is looking for new members ..please call Pat 403-527-9787

The Med Hat Genealogical Society hold their meetings @ Hill Side Monumental across from the Hillside Cemetery every Wed @ 7pm when a member is present  - Anyone at any age interest in Genealogy is welcome ..info 403-527-8775 or 403-527-3678 or 403-527-3678

MH & District Food Bank & Services receives & distributes food. Cash donations welcome – Volunteers is the backbone of our organization Volunteers needed Connie 403-528-4313

Help the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation(CCFF)in its battle against cystic fibrosis – the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians.1-800-378-2233 or cysticibrosis.ca

Med Hat & District Citizen Society - Want to make friends & have fun? Art of Friendship meets every Wed between 2 – 3pm – Come out and join us ..info Pat 403-527-9787

Medicine Hat & District Citizen Advocacy Society is seeking volunteers.  They are in search of volunteers (Bingo or Casino Volunteers) who are prepared to reach out and lend a hand to members of our community who may not be as fortunate as you.  Call Pat @ 403-527-9787

If you have new or used medical equipment to donate, are interested in volunteering your time & expertise, or would like to make a financial donation to AJ’s …please call 403-580-5580

The MH Branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Wed @ Webster Niblock School @ 7pm…more info Denise 403-526-6314

Mood Disorders Association will now be holding their weekly meetings @ Victory Lutheran Church on Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8pm

The MH & Area Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta holds their monthly meeting every 4th Tues @ 7:30pm @ Victory Lutheran Church ...more info 403-526-5551

Saamis Employment & Training Assoc are having Free Training Programs for aboriginal People.. For more info on the above or Treaty 7/Metis Nations call 403-504-4056

Join the Veiner Centre 50 + Club - Come play cards or bingo from 7 - 8:15pm - have lunch & then swing the night away dancing to Live Music Open to all couples or singles 50+ info 403- 526-9620

M H Chess Club announces the resumption of its regular Club Night on Wednesdays from 7 - 10:30pm @ the Day Program Area @ South Ridge Village ...Bill 403-526-5484

Medicine Hat & District Citizen Advocacy Society is seeking volunteers. They are in search of volunteers who are prepared to reach out and lend a hand to members of our community who may not be as fortunate as you. ........... Call Karen @ 403-527-9787

Community Response to Abuse & Neglect of Elders - Call Crane 403-529-4798 - 24 hours a day - If you want help with abuse or neglect - Help stop abuse & neglect

The Alzheimer Society in Med Hat is looking for volunteers - Is someone in your family affected by Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia. more info to be a part call Carol 403-528-2700

Volunteers Needed - For one on one support for a new service "A guide At Your Side'..more info Karen @ Med Hat & District Citizen Advocacy 403-527-9787

You are invited to a New Ministry event @ Glenview Nazarene Church on the 4th Sunday of each month @ 7pm - This will be a 'Country Western Gospel Service. Info Dennis 403-529-9300

The Brain Storm Brain Injury Support Group of Med Hat meet the 4th Wednesday of every month @ 770 - 7th St. S.W. @ 7pm …more info Donna 403-528-2661

SUPPORT GROUP - for Families & Friends of those with an Eating Disorder (F.F.E.D.) will meet every Wed @ 7:30pm @ St. Peter's Lutheran Church ..more info Patti 403- 529-3500

We recognize that people are not handicap by their disabilities but by obstacles or a barrier in their environment. Become a volunteer FOR TETRA 403-977-1870 or 403-529-9604

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Are you a person Who cares, Who gives with your heart & shares? Share your talents & time. Contact volunteer coordinator @ Phoenix Safe House Women's Shelter 403-527-8223

The Good Samaritan Society @ South Ridge Village is in need of volunteers to help with all Programs, special events, outings & daily activities with residents ..more info 403-528-5068

People with low vision, reduced mobility & seniors can now Stop by the CNIB to lean about access & experience the resources of the Internet @ the CNIB Office ..info 403-527-2211

Med Hat Writers Club Meets every Tue @ 7:30pm in the basement @ The Veiner Center. If you enjoy reading, writing & listening. Please Come ..more info Ethel 403-526-6588

Med Hat Vintage Vehicle Car Club holds their Regular Meetings the 1st Wed of every month in the basement of the Veiner Centre. New or perspective members welcome..Richard 403-527-3678

Many Albertans lack the basic Literacy skills needed to read the newspaper, write a letter or read a book to their child - Please volunteer as a Tutor to make a difference in ones life. 403-529-3878

Cactus Country Toastmasters Club meets every Tue 12 noon at City Hall in boardroom 36 on the 3rd Floor............. info Liz 403-526-0533

Circle T Toastmasters meet every Tue evening @ the Med Hat Public Library @ 6:30pm

Gas City Square Toastmaster meet every Thurs @ noon @ ABC Restaurant ..info Liz 403-526-0533

CNIB is in need of volunteers for One-on-One with clients to help read mail, etc If you have a couple hours a week to spare - CNIB is wanting volunteers to support the Learning Internet Communications System to help the blind, visually impaired or deafblind.403-527-2211

Seizure Disorder Support Group for those with Seizures or Epilepsy will meet @ the Veiner Centre every 2nd Tue of every month from 7pm - 9pm .....info 403-529-0021 or 403-548-2877

Gamblers Anonymous 50+ plus weekly meetings Wed afternoons @ 2pm @ Victory Lutheran Church @ the Parking Lot entrance. Everyone Welcome ..for more info Lyn 403-526-7792

Med Hat & District Citizen Advocacy Society is seeking volunteers who are prepared to reach out & lend a hand to a member of our community who are not as fortunate as us..Karen 403-529-8907

HABIT FOR HUMANITY - needs people and volunteers who have skills? Or are willing to give time and get involved in a terrific outreach to others ..more info Frank 403-504-5043

The Med Hat Chapter of Mother's Against drunk Drivers is growing and they need HELP - if you can volunteer some or any time to this worthy cause, please call MADD @ 403-504-4000

The FAM Quilters meet the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month @ Fifth Ave. Memorial United Church @ 7pm. Everyone is invited ..more info 403-526-2237

Are you affected by Infertility? The infertility Support Group will be holding their meeting on the 1st Wed of each month @ the Health Unit on Dunmore Road @ 7pm..info Terry 403-502-8200

The MH Chapter of the Compassionate Friends (a support group for people who have lost a child to death) will have its monthly meetings @ 7pm in the MH Family Service Meeting Room @ the Regional Resource Centre..info Richard Worden 403-529-9020

You do not have to Drink to suffer the effects of Alcohol. If you are experiencing problems due to a loved ones drinking - We can HELP? Alanon 403-527-8252

Parkinson's Support Group meet the 3rd Wed of each month in Classroom A & B - 3rd Floor of the Education Dept @ the Med Hat Regional Hospital @ 7pm ..info Fran 403-526-2934.

Community Support Group Meetings for members infected or affected by Hepatitis will meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Red Cross House… info 403-527-7099

Volunteers and Victorian Order of Nurses are a community team. If you would Like to volunteer @ Bingo's in the office or at any programs offered by the VON … 403-529-8025

The Whispers of Wellness Mental Health Club sponsored by Canadian Mental Health Assoc. meets every Wed @ 7pm @ The Volunteer Centre...info 403-504-1811

Gamblers Anonymous weekly meetings Mon & Thurs nights @ 7:30 @ the AADAC Provincial Building (3rd Ave Entrance) … 403-526-7792 or 403-527-7673 or 1-877-437-3777

The Coffee Break Women's Bible Study Group meets every Thurs morning from 9:30am - 11am @ the MH Christian Reform Church (300 Primrose Dr. S.E.)..info Wendy @ 403-529-0121

The MH & Area Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta holds their monthly meeting every 4th Tues @ 7:30pm @ Victory Lutheran Church …more info 403-526-5551

Become a Big Brother/Big Sister, they are looking fpr "Special Adult Friends"...for more info contact Big Brothers/Big Sisters @ 403-527-6640..."Share A Little Magic - BE A 'BIG!'"