West Country Ink meets on the first and third Wednesday at Golden West Drop In at Spruce View at 70 p.m. Contact Myrtle at 403-728-3792. The next date is Jan. 20.
Blackfalds United Church weekday services will be offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Join in for coffee and fellowship at 6:30 p.m. Contact Ray at 403-885-4780.
Lacombe Hospital Auxiliary holds general meetings the third Wednesday of every month except July and Aug. at 7:30 p.m. at the hospital. Volunteers welcome. Contact Dawn at 782-3137, or Robin at 782-0501. Next meeting on Jan. 20.
A Singles dance will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Penhold Hall. Music by Wise Choice. Cost is $10, doors open at 8, music starts 8:30. For information call Keith at 403-350-5493 or Elaine, 403-341-7653.
Celiac Support Group meets in the coffee lounge at the south location of Sobeys Inc. on the third Tuesday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be on Jan. 19. Contact Fay at 403-347-3248.
Celebrate 2010 Malanka, Ukrainian New Years’ Eve Dance, on Jan. 23 at Festival Hall. Cocktails 6 p.m., supper 6:45, followed by program and dance. Tickets, $45, available by calling Vic at 403-347-2344.
Lacombe and District Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at #4 Iron Wolf Boulevard (lower level). All gardening fans welcome on Jan. 19. A $2 drop-in fee applies. Phone Pamela at 403-782-5061.
Central Alberta Cystic Fibrosis Chapter meets the third Tuesday of every month at Bethany Care CollegeSide on the second floor at 7 p.m. Learn more on Jan. 19. Phone 403-347-5075.
Senior Citizens Downtown House dance, Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Parkland Olde Tyme Music Makers. The cost is $6. Phone 403-346-4043. Lunch provided by donations.
Seniors Resource Clinic will be held on Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. at Senior Citizens Downtown House. Contact Wendy at 403-309-8198 or Barb at 403-309-8197. This month’s topic is risk reduction.
Family Learning Series: Supporting the person with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia will be offered on Tuesdays at 6:30 to 8 p.m. for six weeks beginning on Jan. 19, and will be held at the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories Red Deer and Central Alberta Office. The workshop is free, and will provide insight on understanding the experience of the person with dementia, and their care providers. Topics include pre-diagnostic through to end of life issues. Email to ddurand@alzheimer.ab.ca, or phone 403-346-2540.
Cultural Awareness Cafe will be offered on Jan. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 5000 Gaetz Ave. on the second floor in suite 205 of the Scotia Bank Building. This event will be helpful for those working with people of other cultures, those wanting to raise their awareness of cultures, and for finding out about inter-cultural communication. A fun, interactive social gathering, with a sharing of views on specific topics. Ethnic snacks will be provided. Please pre-register by calling Jan at 403-346-8818, or email to jan.underwood@care2centre.ca.
Red Deer College Library welcomes Lani Ledingham for a book reading of her first book Bright Red Trousers on Jan. 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the library’s West Wing. Ledingham is a staff member at Red Deer College, and recently spent three months in England. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Cash bar. Books will be available for purchase and signing. All proceeds from the book sales go to Home of Hope Rwanda — an orphan care facility in Africa. See www.homeofhope.ca, or rdc.ab.ca/library, or phone 403-342-3152.
Red Deer Legion Old Time Dance with Silver and Gold is on Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $6, or $11.95 with buffet starting at 5 p.m. Phone 403-342-0035.
Ponoka Hospital and Care Centre Auxiliary monthly meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month in the chapel at 2 p.m. The next meeting will be on Jan. 20. The Ponoka General Hospital Gift Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, weekends, and evenings by appointment. New members are always welcome. Phone 403-783-3145.
Parkinson’s Society Red Deer education and support group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at Davenport Church of Christ, 68 Donlevy Ave. Learn more on Jan. 20. Phone 403-346-4463 .
The Golden Circle Ho-Downers are a fun group who perform in nursing homes, lodges and by special request. Practice are held on Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information call Bea at 403-342-0418.
I Remember When ... will be offered at Kerry Wood Nature Centre on Jan. 20 beginning at 1 p.m. Enjoy a short film, refreshments, and memories while exploring a different theme each month. Drop-in. Admission by suggested donation of $2 per person. Phone 403-346-2010.
Central Alberta Historical Meeting takes place on Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. at Golden Circle Senior’s Centre. The Heritage Preservation Committee will speak on the Michener Administration Building and present information on the rescue and restoration of the fire damaged building. Contact Sheila at 403-347-7873.
The Madhatters Organizational Meeting will be on Jan. 19, 7 p.m. at Resilience Cafe at A Gathering Place on Ross Street. Find out more about this humour outreach group for people who have experienced emotional distress or mental illness. To find out more, phone 403-342-2266.
Mental Health Client and Community Organization Information Session rescheduled date is Jan. 21 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at The Buffalo Community Room. This session will be of interest to mental health clients, their friends and family, and the community organizations that support them and provides insight into Mental Health Act and Community Treatment Orders. See wwwreddeer.cmha.ab.ca
To be included in this listing, please email event details to editorial@www.reddeeradvocate.com, fax to 403-341-6560, or phone 403-314-4325.
