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Golden Circle celebrates Seniors Week. Come for the pancake breakfast on June 1 starting at 8:30 a.m. and hear guest speaker MLA of Red Deer South — Cal Dallas. Cost is $2 per person. Then, on June 2, take part in the unveiling of an intergenerational art project entitled Belonging which will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. See this artwork created by seniors, children, and teens. Contact Geraldine at 403-343-6074, ext. 105. On Wednesday, June 3, enjoy the Roll Back the Prices Roast Beef Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring information booth display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For this event, contact George at 403-343-6074, ext. 104. On Thursday, find out the latest fashions at the Tan Jay fashion show on June 4 beginning at noon. Have lunch at 11 a.m., and stay for the show. Contact Diane at 403-343-6074, ext. 108.
Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta Region offers three public mental health presentations in June. On June 2, the CMHA presents Listening to Families Talk About Mental Illness at A Gathering Place (formerly The Club Café). On June 11, learn about Talking to Children and Teens About Mental Illness at the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The third presentation will be Mental Illness and Intimate Relationships on June 30 at the Snell Auditorium at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. Each of the presentations are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the various locations. To register for these presentations phone 403-342-2266, or register at http://reddeer.cmha.ab.ca, by clicking on the education link.
Victoria Park Retirementcelebrates Seniors Week with two fee events. On June 2 find out about services for seniors at the Seniors’ Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and door prizes draws will be held. On June 4, a free barbecue lunch will be held at Great Chief Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The barbecue menu includes burgers, hot dogs, salad, drinks, and all the fixings. Join in the games, and enjoy the entertainment. Contact Dawn at 403-309-1957.
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Arthritis Support Groupmeets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Bethany Care Centre. Next meeting is June 2. Contact Dallas at 403-340-0781.
Seniors Resource Clinics are held on the following dates: June 2 — 10 a.m. at Waskasoo Towers, and at 1:45 p.m. at Piper Creek Lodge both in Red Deer; June 3 — 10 a.m. at Innisfail Seniors Drop in Centre and at 1:30 p.m. at Olds Sunrise Village; June 4 — 10 a.m. at Ponoka Legacy Place at 1 p.m.; June 9 — 9:45 a.m. at Rimbey and District Drop In Centre, and at 1 p.m. at Bentley Seniors Drop In Centre; June 10 — 9:30 a.m. at Westview Lodge, and at 1 p.m. at Columbus Place, both in Rocky Mountain House; June 16 — 9:30 a.m. at Parkview Manor, and at 1 p.m. at Kozy Korner, both in Lacombe; June 17 — 11:30 a.m. at Senior Citizens Downtown House, and at 2 p.m. at Legacy Estates, both in Red Deer; June 23 — 9:45 a.m. at Legion Arms, and at 1:30 p.m. at Luther Manor, both in Wetaskiwin; June 24 — 10 a.m. at Paragon Place in Stettler, and at 2 p.m. at Barrett Place in Red Deer; June 25 — 9:30 a.m. at Golden Circle in Red Deer. Contact Wendy at 403-309-8198 or Barb at 403-309-8197. This month’s topic is cancer awareness.
Senior Citizens Downtown House Pot Luck suppers are held the first Friday of each month. The next one will be on June 5. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. The cost is $5. Phone 403-346-4043.
Senior Citizens Downtown House dance,, Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Leopold and His Magic. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations.
Alix Wagon Wheel Museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays in May and June, and Tuesday through Saturday in July and Aug. View the settlers’ kitchen, parlour, bedroom, settlers’ tools, and World Wars I and II and Boer War Memorial section, early days school room, Irene Parlby display and more. Phone 403-747-3119.
Spruce View Community Library Genealogy Night is offered the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. starting June 3. Phone 403-728-0012.
Auto club in Sylvan Lake meets at the legion hall on the first Wednesday of the month — June 3 at 7 p.m. All motor enthusiasts welcome. For more information, call Gord at 403-887-7047.
Red Deer Legion Old Time Dance with Badlanders II is on June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6, or $11.95 with smorgasbord starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035.
MADD Canada Mothers Against Drunk Driving — Red Deer and District Chapter meets the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 p.m. at 4728 Ross St. in the CiRS Building. The Annual General Meeting is June 4. Phone 403-347-9922. Volunteers welcome.
Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School presents The Voice, year end concert for the vocal program, on June 4 at the Red Deer College Arts Centre Main Stage, 7 p.m. Under the direction of Lisa Ward, the evening will feature performances by the Ladies Choir, Take Note Jazz Choir, the Ladies Ensemble and the Concert Choir. Tickets, $10, are available at the door or in advance from any choir member. For more information call 403-347-1171.
Raising Every Child to Reach Full Potential Tuesday film night series for parents and teachers will be hosted by Rick Lavoie from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium in Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch. The series continues on June 9 on Last One Picked — First One Picked On. Admission is by donation to the Learning Disabilities Association. Pre-registration required by calling Shirley at 403-340-3885.
To be included in this listing, please send event details to editorial@reddeeradvocate.com, fax to 403-341-6560, or phone 403-314-4325.
