By Medicine Hat News on December 23, 2017.
Note: Some listings may be cancelled due to the Christmas long weekend. Check with the club. MONDAY — Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. — Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., Victory Lutheran Church. — Gas City Pool League, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17,403-527-7184 — South Alberta Pipes and Drums band school, 6:30 p.m., see website:sabpipesdrums.ca for current details of band school location. Phone 403-526-3140 or email sapd@telus.net. — Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) meeting, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Heights Baptist Church, 1250 Division Ave. S.E., Call Patty, 403-502-4546. — Volkssport (Walking) Club of Medicine Hat group walk, 5 or 11 km., 1 p.m., various start locations. Call Sharon Petrick at 403-526-7407. —Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? AL-ANON can help. For times and locations call 403-527-8252 — Medicine Hat Carving Club, Redcliff Seniors’ Centre, 7-9 p.m., for more call Terry at 403-548-2428 or Hugh at 403-581-8473 — Medicine Hat Alano Social Club, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., 466 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-526-5355 — Gamblers Anonymous, 7:30 p.m., Gas City Kiwanis Centre, 826 11th St. S.E., 1-888-424-3577 — Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Alano Social Club, 24 hour helpline: 403-979-2440 – HIV Society of Southeastern Alberta peer support groups, 403-527-5882 – Gas City Kiwanis Society has space for rent, Openings for days, evenings or weekends are available for non-profit organizations, 826 – 11 St. S.E., anyone interested call 403-527-9696 and leave a message. — Is drinking a problem? We can help. Alcoholics Anonymous, 24 hours, meetings 7 days a week, 403-527-2065 — Medicine Hat Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m., Medicine Hat Lodge Salon D, 403-502-8086. — #15 Air Cadets regular parade nights 6:30-9:30 p.m., Patterson Armories. For more information call 403-528-9402. — Taoist Tai Chi classes, 7-8:15 p.m., Gas City Kiwanis Centre, phone 403-504-5514 for more information — Bridge Club, 6:15 – 9:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Canasta, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Dart Club, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Legion — Gas City Cloggers, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Southview School gymnasium — Norwegian Whist, 7-9 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Pickle Ball, 8-10 a.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Shuffleboard Club, 1-3 p.m., Chinook Village, Lane Lounge, 403-526-9627 — Table Tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Walking Group, 10 a.m., Strathcona Centre, meet at front entry — The Hat Art Club, Open Media Studio ongoing sessions provide assistance in two-dimensional media 1-3 p.m. at Cultural Centre.More info, Pat 403-504-0112 — Mad Hatters Running Club meets at various locations around the city. Focus on 5, 6:30 p.m. For more information go to madhatters.ca or like us on Facebook Mad Hatters Running Club-Medicine Hat — Cribbage Night, 7-9:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, for members and invited guests only — Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association Yang Tai Chi chuan for beginners, 7-8 p.m., MHC Cultural Centre,Phone 403-526-0620 for information. — Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association Chen Tai Chic Chuan for beginners, 8-9 p.m., MHC Cultural Centre, Phone 403-526-0620 for information. — Living with Hep C support group, HIV Society of Southeastern Alberta, 203 535 3rd St. SE, 6:30 p.m., 403-526-1213 — Lions Club of Medicine Hat, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Hat Lodge, call 403-487-2494 TUESDAY — Golden K Kiwanis Club, Royal Canadian Legion, 10:30 a.m., Info: Larry, 403-529-2245 — Duplicate Bridge, 6-10 p.m., Strathcona Centre, North Auditorium, 403-504-9627. — Medicine Hat Concert Band rehearses 7:30 p.m., CHHS Band Room, 403-527-0778. — Medicine Hat Rhyme and Reason Writers’ Club meets in Room S103 of Medicine Hat College at 7 p.m., for info call Martin 403-529-9287 — Medicine Hat Adult Badminton Club, St. Mary’s school, 8-10:30 p.m., phone Stan at 403-527-9052 — Sunrise Rotary Club, 7:15 a.m., Terrace Room in Chinook Village, 403-528-9709. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., Victory Lutheran Church. — Circle T Toastmasters, 6:30 p.m., All Saints Anglican Church, 606 12th Street S.W., info: 403-581-0562. — Medicine Hat Dart League, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion #17, 403-527-7184 — Strathcona Crib Club, Strathcona Centre, 12:45-3:30 p.m., for more information call 403-527-4300. — Navy League of Canada, 5:45 p.m., Patterson Armouries, 403-529-1102. – Sea Cadets of Canada, 6:45 p.m., Patterson Armouries, 403-529-1102. — Medicine Hat Alano Social Club, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., 466 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-526-5355 —Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? AL-ANON can help. For times and locations call 403-527-8252 — Prairie Wind Square Dancers, 7 p.m., Alexandra Middle School, for more information call 403-666-3929 or 403-527-7838 — Medicine Hat Kiwanis, Medicine Hat Lodge, noon, call Al at 403-528-7330 for more information — Dart Club, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Legion — Fun and Fitness, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Line Dancing, 10:15-noon, Esplanade Studio Room — Strathcona Art Studios, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Chinook Village, Garden Lounge — Strathcona Crib Club, 12:45-3:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Veiner Centre Crib Club, 6:30-10 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Line dancing, 10:15 a.m. to noon, Esplanade Studio Room. – Crown Jewel Society of Canada, for ladies to socialize and wear purple, white, red and and hat, for more call Dot at 403-527-9880 — Senior Centre Euchre Club, 1-3:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north aud. — Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association Yang Tai Chi chuan for intermediate, 7-8 p.m., MHC Cultural Centre, 403-526-0620 for information. — Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association Chen Tai Chic Chuan for intermediate, 8-9 p.m., MHC Cultural Centre, 403-526-0620 for information. – The Elks Jam, with special guests the Medicine Hat and District Live Music Club, 305 Third Street N.W., 7:30 p.m. Phone 403-527-7941. — FAM Quilters, 7 p.m., Fifth Ave. Memorial United Church, Info: 403-526-2237. — Grasslands Naturalists meeting, 7:00 p.m., location and info: 403-529-6225. — Golden Kiwanis Club, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Strathcona Centre, skylight room — Medicine Hat Coin and Stamp Club, 7:30 p.m., Victory Lutheran Church, info: 403-526-5158 WEDNESDAY — Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 6 p.m., Victory Lutheran Church. — Medicine Hat Chess Club, Room 5. Gas City Kiwanis, Centre, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 403-526-5484 or 403-527-3574 — Medicine Hat Medieval Society (SCA), Webster Niblock School, 7 p.m., for info phone Denise at 403-488-7611. — Gas City Pool League, 7 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17, 403-527-7184. — Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club (across from Swirls), 7 p.m. For information, call 403-527-1209 (leave message). — Medicine Hat Alano Social Club, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., 466 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-526-5355 — Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Alano Social Club, 24 hour helpline: 403-979-2440 —Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? AL-ANON can help. For times and locations call 403-527-8252 — WOW (Whispers of Wellness), an educational peer support group that focuses on mental health and recovery, 7-8:30 pm, Canadian Mental Health Association Office, 204-1865 DunmoreRd. S.E.Info: Cori Fischer, 403-504-1811. ext. 106 — Strathcona floor curlers, Westminister United Church basement, 1-3 p.m. For info, call 403-526-1833. — Taoist Tai Chi classes, 7-8:15 p.m., Gas City Kiwanis Centre, phone 403-504-5514 for more information — Medicine Hat Fibre Arts Society, knitting, crocheting, weaving group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Medicine Hat Cultural Centre, no charge, everyone welcome — Bridge, 6:30-9:45 p.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Pickle Ball, 8-9 a.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Scrabble Club, 1-3 p.m., Medicine Hat Public Library, downstairs, newcomers welcome — Sunshine Trail Society Cards, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north auditorium — Veiner Centre Choir, 10-12 noon, Fifth Avenue United Church. Contact Sheila Tiegs, 403-580-8283. — Walking Group, 10 a.m., Strathcona Centre, meet at front entry — Women In The Wind – Desert Dolls Chapter, check Facebook for for meeting time and place. — Mad Hatters Running Club meets at various locations around the city. For more information go to madhatters.ca or like us on Facebook Mad Hatters Running Club-Medicine Hat — Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association Yang and Chen Tai Chi chuan traditional and weapons forms for advance, 7-9 p.m., MHC Cultural Centre, 403-526-0620 for information. — Women’s Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. Victory Lutheran Church, info: Sharon at 403-878-4276 — Kiwanis of Medicine Hat, Gas City, 7:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Centre, 826-11th St. SE. New members welcome. Phone 403-526-0545 or 403-548-3965. — Table Tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Life After Gastric Bypass Support Group, 7 p.m., Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, Level 3 Classroom C. — Table Tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Strathcona Centre, south aud. THURSDAY — Duplicate Bridge, 6:45 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north aud., 403-504-9627. — 2313 SALH Royal Canadian Army Cadets (Kiwanis), 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Patterson Armouries, 120 Cuyler Road S.E. Info: 403-594-9212. — TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 9 a.m., Southview Church of God, 2366 Southview Drive., new members welcome, 403-527-0207 or 403-952-1539. — TOPS Redcliff (4917), 11 a.m. at Gordon Memorial United Church, 2nd St. and 4th Ave. More info: Diane, (403) 928-6638. — Medicine Hat Adult Badminton Club, St. Mary’s school, 8-10:30 p.m., phone Stan at 403-527-9052 — Medicine Hat Alano Social Club, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., 466 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-526-5355 —Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? AL-ANON can help. For times and locations call 403-527-8252 — Volkssport (Walking) Club of Medicine Hat group walk, 5 or 11 km., 1 p.m., various start locations. Call Sharon Petrick at 403-526-7407. — TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Redcliff Chapter, Weigh in 5:15 p.m., Meeting 5:45 p.m., Gateway Life Church, for more info call 403-581-8221. — Saamis Rotary Club, 6:15 p.m., Paradise Valley Golf Course, 90 Gehring Rd. S.W., 403-526-6085. — Celebrate Recovery, Christ-centred recovery program for people with hurts, habits and hang-ups, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Hillcrest Church, call Dianne at 403-526-4010 or email at diannek@hillcrestchurch.net — Dart Club, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Legion — Duplicate Bridge Club, 6-10 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north aud. — Fun and Fitness, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Indoor Lawn Bowling,12:45 p.m., Strathcona Centre, 403-529-6780,everyone welcome — Strathcona Art Studios, 9 a.m. to noon, Sage Room, Family Leisure Centre. — Shuffleboard Club, 1-3 p.m., Chinook Village, Lane Lounge, 403-526-9627 — Walking Group, 10 a.m., Strathcona Centre, meet at front entry – Veiner Centre 50+ Club, 7 p.m., whist and bingo. Dancing to live old-time music at 8:30. Strathcona Centre 1150 Fifth St. S.E.. Info: Marina, 403-580-8025 or Barb 529-1556. — Jest Toastmasters Club, 12:05 to 12:55 p.m., Chamber of Commerce board room, 413 6th Ave. SECome check us out, meet new people and have fun while improving your public speaking skills. Phone John at 403502-6544 for more information. — Jest Toastmasters Club, 6:30 p.m. in Room F2004 in the Business building of Medicine Hat College. Come check us out, meet new people and have fun while improving your public speaking skills. Phone Lynn at 403-529-5377 for more information. — Medicine Hat Horseshoe Club, 167 Stratton Way S.E., 6:30 p.m., everyone welcome — Senior Euchre, 1 p.m., Strathcona Centre North aud., Ph. 403-487-3395. — Royal Purple meeting, 7:30 p.m., Elks Hall, #305 3rd Street N.W., for more info call Loretta at 403-580-8199. — Medicine Hat and Area Bee Keepers Assoc., 5-9 p.m., upstairs at Northlands Co-op, everyone welcome. Further information, text Denis at 1-403-866-7879. FRIDAY — Medicine Hat Alano Social Club, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., 466 Macleod Trail S.E., 403-526-5355 — Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Alano Social Club, 24 hour helpline: 403-979-2440 – Mexican Train Club (dominos), 1:30 p.m., Strathcona Centre. For more info, call Gordon Rice, 403-548-8798 or Marina Palumbo 403-580-8025. — Friday Night Fun Cards, 6:30-9 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north aud. — Line Dancing, 10:15 a.m.-noon, Esplanade Studio Room — Pickle Ball, 8-10 a.m., Strathcona Centre, south aud. — Table Tennis, 10 a.m.-noon, Strathcona Centre, south aud. SATURDAY —Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? AL-ANON can help. For times and locations call 403-527-8252 — Le Club du Samedi, a French conversation group, 10 to noon., come and go. At Medicine Hat Public Library, 105-579 Third Street S.E. For more information call Lori at 403-526-7788. — Junior Chess Club, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m., Gas City Kiwanis Centre Room 5, 826 11th Street S.E. For more information call Dr. Bill Taylor at 403-526-5484 or Bill Lee at 403-527-4932 — Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., 350 First Ave. N.E. (Bridge Church), 24-hour help line: 403-979-2440, saturdaynightlivegroup@gmail.com – The Volkssport (Walking) Club of Medicine Hat group walk, 10 a.m., 5 or 11 km walks. For information, call Pauline Mann at 403-527-4642 or Sharon Petrick at 403-526-7407 — Mad Hatters Running Club, 9 a,m., Downtown YMCA, old and new members welcome. For more information go to madhatters.ca or like us on Facebook Mad Hatters Running Club-Medicine Hat — Moose Lodge Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Moose Lodge Meat Draws, 4:30 p.m. – Prostate Cancer Canada Support Group, St. Patrick’s Church Hall, west entrance, 10 a.m. Info: 403-548-6297. SUNDAY — Gospelites Ensemble, for singers and instrumentalists, Cultural Centre, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., phone Robert at 403-529-2290. — Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. 101 Sixth St. S.E., 24-hour help line: 403-979-2440 — Duplicate Bridge Club, noon-4 p.m., Strathcona Centre, north aud. — Free cribbage lessons, Strathcona Centre, 2-4 p.m. Phone Mel, 403-527-4300. — Seeking fellowship to discuss Bible end time prophecies. Text Joseph, 403-581-8849. — Moose Lodge Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 150