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 | Sandra Greenwood, PA | 306-980-5851 |
| 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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| 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!
Upcoming Events 2023/2024
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.
The district games were held this fall to determine who is interested in competing at the Provincial 55+ Games in 2024.
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games website
SSFA Provincial 55+ Games poster
2024 Open Provincial Curling Playdowns
March 4, 5, & 6, 2024
NorthlandPower Curling Centre
623 Carlton Trail #2 North, North Battleford
List of Battlefords accommodations (PDF)
The entry deadline is February 1, 2024. The fee is $200.00 per 4-person team and $100.00 per 2-person team. The entry fee includes the banquet and 3-game guarantee (Stick Curling – 4 game guarantee). Additional banquet tickets are $30.00. Payment goes to the District Coordinator.
| Categories (Regular Curling) | |||
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| Age 55+ | Men's | Women's | True Mixed |
| Age 65+ | Men's | Women's | True Mixed |
| Age 75+ | Open | ||
- Teams enter the category of the youngest member (age as of December 31, 2024)
- Medals are presented in each category. The winning team in each category may choose to represent Saskatchewan at the Canada 55+ Games in Quebec City, QC on August 27 to August 30, 2024.
Stick Curling: Age 55+ (Open)
- Each team consists of 2 people (2 women, 2 men or one of each). Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be presented to the winners.
- No advancement to Canada Games.
Each team member must purchase an SSFA membership and submit your curling entries to your district representative. Lakeland District members can contact Dale Lawrence at 306 752-3634.
For more information: Contact Garry Flichel at 306-441-6664.
Canada 55+ Games
The Canada 55+ Games will be held in Quebec City on August 27 to 30, 2024.
Game Results
For past Provincial and Canada Games Results, Click here.
Community Events and Announcements
Click here for a list of past events.
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Feb 9-10 2024 |
THE EVENT...Shananigan's Coffee & Dessert Bar will host and cater a decadent 4-course meal a la cart while Off the Cuff Improv & Interactive will provide a medieval interactive comedy masterpiece. Proudly supported by Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association - Lakeland District! THE STORY...There is one kingly duty that Leofric cannot be allowed to shirk, and that’s giving his kingdom an heir. Unsurprisingly, no one has yet fallen in love with him so it’s time to find a wife the old-fashioned way: accept applications from foreign royal families. Enter Princess Maud of Gorizia, who is…interesting. When Maud arrives at Leofric’s castle, she’s ready to be wedded and bedded immediately. Leofric, far from enthusiastically embracing his willing wife-to-be, is terrified of his intended and makes every attempt to escape... |
$80.00 SSFA members get 10% off with promo code SSFA10. |
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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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