For general information about activities in the Lakeland District, phone Barry Brezden at 306-941-1825. Information is also provide for the Northern Sport, Culture and Recreation District.
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Executive Committee
| President | Barry Brezden, PA | 306-941-1825 |
| Secretary | Vacant | |
| Treasurer | Dale Lawrence, Melfort | 306-752-3634 |
| Members at Large | Gillian Gracie, Air Ronge | 306-425-7280 |
| Glenda Goertzen, PA |
306-960-8349 |
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| Sandra Greenwood, PA | 306-980-5851 | |
| Adreanna Boucher, PA | ||
| SSFA Board Representative | Dale Lawrence, Melfort |
306-752-3634 |
Membership
The annual membership is $20.00. The membership year is April 1 to March 31 of the following year. Purchasing a membership is available when you register to participate in our 55+ Games. Contact Barry Brezden at 306-941-1825.
If you are a member, you can also participate in other activities throughout the year, so purchase your membership early. Watch for website updates, posters and newspaper announcements!
Your SSFA membership provides you with valuable discounts at businesses in the Lakeland District. Follow the links for the printable membership form and our list of participating merchants.
Upcoming Events
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games
The Provincial 55+ Games will be hosted in Rivers West District in the city of North Battleford June 11, 12 & 13, 2024.
For more information, visit the SSFA Provincial 55+ Games website.
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games Schedule of Events
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games poster
List of Battlefords accommodations (PDF)
List of Events Offered:
The events held at the Provincial 55+ Games are eight-ball, cribbage, five-pin bowling, golf, ice-curling (March 2024), Kaiser, pickleball, poetry & short story writing, lawn bowling, slo-pitch, swimming, track & field, and photography (new).
The theme for poetry and short story writing is "Active Aging - Mind & Body."
The registration deadline is May 10. Lakeland District members will mail their registration form and waiver to:
Dale Lawrence
PO Box 1507, Melfort, SK, S0E 1A0
d.a.lawrence@sasktel.net
Lakeland District does not accept eTransfer payments at this time.
Forms
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games Registration form (fillable Word file)
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games Registration form (PDF)
SSFA District/Provincial 55+ Games Registration Form Waiver (fillable Word file)
SSFA District/Provincial 55+ Games Registration Form Waiver (PDF)
Competitor/Non-Competitor Health Form (PDF)
Code of Conduct Policy - Condensed (PDF)
The district games were held last fall to determine who is interested in competing at the Provincial 55+ Games in 2024.
Canada 55+ Games
The Canada 55+ Games will be held in Quebec City on August 27 to 30, 2024.
Game Results
Past Provincial and Canada Games Results
Community Events and Announcements
Click here for a list of past events.
| Date | Event | Fee | Location/ Contact |
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Sundays |
Every Sunday is More Chess Please with Ed Carnegie! Come on down for your free chess lesson. All skill levels are welcome and there is no age limit! We'll provide the boards. | Free |
Dr Java's Coffee House, 435 15th Street E., Prince Albert |
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May 25 May 26 |
Our First Annual Putt Luck Cup Open Golf Tournament was a huge success! It was open to any golfer 20 years of age or older. The $100 all-in fee included two 11-hole rounds of golf, a golf cart for each round, and a Saturday afternoon social and luncheon. See our Facebook page for photos of the trophy winners. |
$100 |
Cooke Municipal Golf Course, 900 22 St E, Prince Albert Barry Brezden Dale Lawrence |
| June 15 10:00 am |
Watch for our booth at the Prince Albert Street Fair on June 15th! We'll be just around the corner from Fresh Air Experience. | Free |
Volunteer
Opportunities are available for persons wanting to help our organization grow and serve its members. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and to get a feeling of belonging to an organization of 55+ people who have the same capabilities and goals as you do! Whether you want to be a participant and/or a volunteer, you will enjoy yourself. Our committee has a need for volunteers who want to get involved in planning and organizing activities for seniors. This may be of interest for the newly retired but does not exclude others, if you want an opportunity on a part-time basis. To volunteer, contact Barry Brezden, 306-941-1825.
President Barry Brezden--Citizen of the Year!January 10, 2024December 28 was a fun afternoon. Our president walked into the Bison Cafe for our weekly meeting and we ambushed him with a major award! Congratulations to Barry Brezden for being named Prince Albert Citizen of the Year! And congratulations to our Lakeland District secretary, Sandra Greenwood, for getting the ball rolling on the nominations. Read the full story by the Prince Albert Daily Herald. 
Photo credit: Jason Kerr, Prince Albert Daily Herald
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Lakeland District Photo Gallery