January is starting to buzz in Maidstone.
As usual, the arena is a busy place with figure skating, hockey, curling and school activities but there are other activities coming up beyond the ice.
Jan. 14, the Maidstone and District Historical Society is hosting a Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Hall beginning with registration at 6 p.m. For more information or to register please call Mick at 306-893-4316 or Lois at 306-893-4005.
The Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom in Maidstone is hosting a shuffleboard tournament Jan. 14 and 15 with cash prizes. Entries are being taken at the club room or by phone at 306-893-4048.
Eight weeks of yoga classes will be starting Jan.17. Classes are held at the Maidstone Seniors' Drop-In Centre and this session is called Yoga for the Chakras. To learn more about the yoga classes or to register please call Shannon at 306-893-2551.
Jan. 19 the Drop-In Centre will be holding a chilli on a bun lunch at noon. The cost is $6 per person and everyone is invited.
The Maidstone School Community Council is throwing a Snow Ball Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Maidstone High School gymnasium. A free beef on a bun supper will start at 6:30 p.m. followed by dessert and a dance. Everyone is welcome but all guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
At the arena, the schedule is full including a Synergy Open Cash Spiel Jan.13-15. Curlers can register by calling Jeff at 306-893-2423.
The next two home games for the Maidstone Jets in the NSRHL will be held Jan. 14 against Wilkie and Jan. 15 against Spiritwood. Both games will be held at 8 p.m.
The month of January always seems to start off slowly, but there is always something to look forward to.
