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RURAL MANITOBA, CANADA 2024 Post your
listing here. Email kelly_goodman@shaw.ca PROGRAMS / SERVICES - RURAL MB A &
O: Support Services for Older Adults - Programs to help
you stay connected and active. Senior Centre Without Walls
(SCWW): Free Telephone Group - Activities for Manitobans
55+. SCWW provides educational and recreational programming
in a fun and interactive atmosphere by phone. Creative
Retirement Manitoba - Affordable Lifelong Learning. Classes
a mixture of online and in-person. Some classes starting soon:
Art History, Bridge, India Travelogue, Estate Planning, DNA
for Genealogists, Winnipeg Music History, Canadian Railways
and much more! 204-481-5030, hello@crcentre.ca, www.crcentre.ca Beausejour
- AA - Want to stop drinking? Meet Tuesdays and Fridays,
7:30-8:30 pm, at The Brokenhead River Com. Hall, 320 Veterans
Lane, south door. Brandon - Seniors For Seniors - Dinner is Served meal program, Fri. 12 noon delivery. Meals $12. Grants and donations gratefully accepted. Info: 204-571-2053. Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre-Seniors 55+ - Cancer society Transportation Program, fee for service contact list, Erik kits. Facility available to rent. 204-638-6485, www.dauphinseniors.com East
St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre -(262 Hoddinott) - Programs for
area residents. Call for programming: 204-654-3082 (msg). Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - Transportation, shopping, Meals on Wheels for shut-ins. For seniors with disabilities for independent living. 204-427-2869 Gimli
- New Horizons 55+ Activity Centre - Gimli - New Horizons
55+ Activity Centre - We provide a pleasant place for recreation,
relaxation and companionship and encourage all members to remain
active and socially connected while maintaining their physical
and mental health. 30+ Activities plus Social Events, Workshops,
Tours, Clinics, Volunteer Opportunities, etc. Visit www.gimlinewhorizons.com
for monthly newsletter. Info: 204-642-7909 Interlake
North Eastman - Services to Seniors programs include: transportation,
friendly visiting/phone calls, Meals on Wheels, errands, etc.
Volunteer opportunities avail. Arborg and District Seniors
Resource Council Montcalm
Service to Seniors - Some services: Friendly visiting/phone
calls, Mobility equipment rentals, Errands, E.R.I.K. kits and
more. Renee: 1-204-758-3357 or montcalmserviceprogram@gmail.com Mood
Disorders Association of Manitoba - "Steppin' Up With
Confidence!" 40 minute virtual program of mindfully moving
our bodies followed by breathing exercises created especially
for older adults. Tuesdays, 10 am, specifically for those in Northern
Manitoba. (Norman region). Madi: norman@moodmb.ca. Niverville
Services to Seniors - Some of our Services include: Low-cost
senior's fitness, Mon. 9:30-10:30 am; Pickleball, Wed. 10-12 at
Niverville Rec Complex; Free Mobility Equipment Rental (wheelchairs,
walkers, etc.); Low-cost rides program; Seniors frozen meal program;
and much more. Info: sts@heritagecentre.ca or 204-388-9945 Notre Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon /Ensemble Chez Soi - Transportation services, friendly visits/calls. Coordinator Bev Collet: 204-248-7291 or ensemble@mymts.net. Portage la Prairie - Herman Prior Centre - Members and non-members. Mon to Fri meal program (register by 11 am); Mon. Painting, Line Dancing, Scrabble, Resistance Band, Cribbage, Clogging and Tai Chi.; Tues. Euchre, Bridge and Prairie Wildfire Line Dancing; Wed. Cribbage and Tai Chi; Thurs. Foot Care Clinic, Whist, Weaving, Bridge and Square Dancing; Fri. Foot Care Clinic, Floor Curling and Floor Shuffleboard. Low income tax return filing assistance, regular Blood Pressure Clinics, and Stroke Survivors, Book Club, Geneology and Natural History meetings. Special events (trips to RMTC, Celebrations Dinner Theatre, etc.). Contact Hope or Chris: 204-857-6951, hp55plus@mymts.net Portage la Prairie Rotary Club - presents Sisters of the Holy Rock, Sun. May 5, Doors open 1:30 pm, Show 2 pm, at William Glesby Centre, 11 2nd St. N.E. Portage la Prairie. Tickets $30 at www.prairiefusion.ca or 204-239-6029 Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Ritchotseniors@mymts.net Seine
River Services for Seniors (RM of La Broquerie and RM/Town
of Ste-Anne) - Help and support with transportation services,
companionship, homecare services. Melanie Bremaud: 204-424-5285. Seine
River Services for Seniors is happy to announce the launch
of our new, bilingual website! Explore resources and stay up to
date on the latest news within the community. https://seineriverservicesforseniors.ca Selkirk - Betel Home (Selkirk) - Looking for volunteers for afternoons and Thur. evenings. Contact Matt Mutcheson for info: 204-482-5469 ext. 20956 or mmutcheson@ierha.ca Selkirk and District Lions Club - Looking for members. Join Lions and help our community. Allan Hoehn: 431-334-9363, slionsaacount@gmail.com Selkirk - Gordon Howard Centre (384 Eveline St) - Hobby workshops, fitness classes, recreational pro-grams, volunteer opportunities, special events (outings, sea- sonal meals and presentations). 384 Eveline St. Info: www.gordonhoward.ca or call 204-785-2092 Selkirk
Services to Seniors - For 65+. Programs available to residents
who pay taxes to the R.M. of St. Andrews, R.M. of St. Clements
or to the City of Selkirk. Volunteers needed for office help,
transportation drivers, handi helpers (house cleaning, yard work).
204-785-2737, Selkirkrc@mymts.net Springfield - Springfield Seniors - Stick curling, Pickleball, Indoor Walking pro-gram, Tai Chi, Badminton, Volleyball, Craft Mon-day, Bingo, Congregate Meal program. Masks and Proof of double vaxx required for programs. 204-444-3139, springfieldseniors@mymts.net Steinbach - South East Artists - Art Show and Sale, Sat. Apr. 20, 10 am-4 pm, at Clear-spring Mall. The South East Artists will be paint-ing on site. You’ll be able to buy local art. Steinbach - South East Artists - For all Visual Artists: come join our group, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am (Sept-May) at the Steinbach Arts Council. Paint own projects in any medium to share ideas. Info, Ginette: gperroncreations@gmail.com Steinbach
- Pat Porter Active Living Centre - 10 Chrysler Gate. Programs,
Games, Events, Volunteer Opportunities, Outings, Meal On Wheels,
Mobility Equipment, ERIK Kits to name only a few. Reception 204-320-4600
(Sonja, Program + Volunteer Coordinator) 204-320-4603, https://www.patporteralc.com Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus (si55Plus) - 374 1st. St. West. Become a member - $25/year. Luncheons, Ukulele Club, Pickleball, Line Dancing, Falls Prevention program, Active Wellness Club, Virtual Chat, Cards & Games, Bus trips, and much more. 204-467-2582, si55plus@mymts.net, www.si55plus.org. The
Barefoot Ranch - Horse Rescue & Sanctuary - Teulon, MB.
Info: sherri@thebarefootranch.com Teulon
Seniors Club
- Cribbage, crafts and more, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pm; Food security
initiative; Free iPad training; Exercise classes and more! Info,
204-886-2570, or tdsrc@mymts.net Teulon
Dance - May 9, at the Teulon town hall. Dance to the band
Gem Stars. Doors open noon, dance 1-3. Lunch 3-4, Silent auction,
50/50, door Thompson
Seniors - Cribbage, crafts and more, Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.;
Food security initiative; Free iPad training; Exercise classes
and more! Contact: 204-677-0987, thompsonseniors55@gmail.com Victoria Beach - East Beaches Senior Scene - #3 Ateah Rd, Victoria Beach. Various programs, activities and special events open to those in the East Beaches community. For membership or volunteer opportunities, contact Tammi Kelly, Program Coordinator: 204-756-6468, email: ssinc1@mts.net, www.ebseniorscene.ca West
St. Paul - Seniors Programs - Yoga/Pilates; Zumba Gold 55+;
Stitch 'n B**** - Knitting / Crochet Group. Info: Sunova Centre:
204-336-0294, or VOLUNTEERING - RURAL MB Notre
Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon /Ensemble Chez Soi - Volunteers
needed. Services: transportation, friendly Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Need people to be on our list of available drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Ritchotseniors@mymts.net Selkirk - Betel Home (Selkirk) - Looking for volunteers for afternoons and Thur. evenings. Contact Matt Mutcheson for info: 204-482-5469 ext. 20956 or mmutcheson@ierha.ca Selkirk
- Tudor House Personal Care Home - Looking for Volunteers
to assist with Recreation Programs, Rose Bistro Tuck Shop, Activities,
Friendly visiting. Also Nursing Volunteers/companions, Palliative
Care Volunteers, Office Volunteers and grounds and gardening Volunteers
are needed. Call 204-482-6601 Ext:21. Winnipeg
Lost Dog Alert (WLDA) - Volunteers needed for:
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA
LUNCHEONS/SHOWS/SALES
- WINNIPEG The
Women’s Canadian Club of Wpg - Luncheon, Apr. 17, 12
noon, RBC Convention Centre. ‘The Joys and Beauty of Spring
in Man-itoba - It’s Baby Season!’ presented by Wildlife
Haven. Cost $35. Reservations and info: 204-488-8750 or rochelpin@mymts.net St.
Mary Magdalene Anglican Church - Garage Sale, Fri. Apr.
26, 9-5 and Sat. Apr. 27, 9-noon, at 3 St. Vital Road. To arrange
donation drop-off and info, call Cathy: 204-256-6157 or stmarymag.garagesale@gmail.com South
Winnipeg Family Information Centre -
Care Fair - Navigating the Journey of Aging, Apr. 29, 9:30-1:30
at Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Road. Info/resource booths,
two pre-sentations: Aging in Place 10 am-11 am, and Caregiver
Fatigue 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Refresh-ments provided. Info, Jane:
204-269-0259 or Pat: 204-891-3256. Probus
Club of Winnipeg - Meets 3rd Tues. ea. month (except July/Aug)
at 9:30 am, at Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington
Cres. Probus enables retired and semi-retired to enjoy friendship,
fun and learning. New members and guests always welcome! winnipegprobus85.wordpress.com Mary,
Mother of the Church - Garage & Rummage Sales, Sat.
May 4, 8 am -1 pm, at 85 Kirkbridge Drive. Items may include
toys, books, household, quality used clothing and furniture,
etc. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s
League - proceeds to charity. St.
Charles Headingley United Church - featuring St. Charles
Swing Band Concert, Apr. 27, 7-9 pm, at Headingley C.C., 5353
Portage Ave. Doors open 6 pm. Raffles, 50/50. Beverages and
dessert. Admission by donation. ALS Society of Manitoba - Boston Booster fundraising event. Fri. Apr. 19, 6:30-9 pm, Cityplace Boston Pizza, 66-333 St. Mary Ave. Tickets $30: www.alsmb.ca/boston-booster-2024/ or at the ALS Society of Manitoba office. Info: 204-831-1510 or hope@alsmb.ca Fundraising
Concert - Two shows: May 24 & 25, at the Park Theatre
in Winnipeg. All pro-ceeds go to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Manitoba Humanitarian Aid For Displaced Per-sons. Taras Luchak
& entourage present their rendition of Joe Cocker, Zeppelin,
Stones and Ukrainiana in "Mad Dogs & Ukrainians".
Tickets $20, available at the Park Theatre Ticket Web Site.
Support donations also accepted. St
James-Assiniboia Norman Art Group - Art Show & Sale,
Fri. May 3, 4-8 pm, and Sat. May 4, 10 am-3 pm, St. Andrews
Woodhaven Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave. Free admission!
Gift basket raffle! Lunch available for purchase Saturday! Prairie
Canada Carving Expo - Apr. 19, 20, 21, at Pembina Curling
Club, 1341 Pembina Hwy. Info: www.prairiecanadacarvers.com. The
Winnipeg Model Railroad Club - Open House and Train Show,
Sat. Apr. 20 (10-5 pm) & Sun. Apr. 21 (10-4 pm), at the
Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin Blvd. Demonstrations, model
displays, etc. Wheelchair accessible. Admission by donation
– part of the proceeds go to support St. Amant Center. Friendship Force Winnipeg - A Friendship Force membership provides opportunities to explore new countries and cultures by bringing people together at the personal level. Dinner reservations, Elizabeth: 204-452-5299 or www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org Nature
Manitoba - is people sharing a passion for nature. We deliver
nature-based educational programs, outdoor activities, group
outings and more. https://www.naturemanitoba.ca/ for all our
programs and activities or for more info. Probus
Club of Winnipeg - Meets 10 am third Tuesday ea. month at
Unitarian Universalist Church, 30 Wellington Cres. New members
and guests always welcome. winnipegprobus85.wordpress.com Pembina
Active Living (PAL) 55+ (Whyte Ridge Community Centre, 170
Fleetwood Rd.) - Take 5 Monday, 9:30-2:30, Sept/23-June 19/24.
Exercise, entertainment, crafts, current events, speakers, lunch,
volunteer opportunities. Cost $30 includes food and transportation.
Register: 204-946-0839. www.pal55plus.ca Red
River Coin & Stamp Club - Monthly Show, 2nd Sunday ea.
month, 10 am-4 pm, at the Best Western Hotel, Headingley, MB,
4140 Portage Ave (W.) Manitoba Coin Club - 204-479-9124, treasurer@manitobacoinclub.org http://www.manitobacoinclub.org McNally Robinson Booksellers - Community Classroom courses on writing, storytelling, and more with a fantastic lineup of educators. mcnallyrobinson.com/classes
The
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - is looking for a new member
to join our board of directors. Interested, qualified individuals
from across Mani-toba with diverse backgrounds are encouraged
to apply by April 19th. For more information, please visit their
website at www.alzheimer.mb.ca. St.
Vital T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Support Group -
T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non- profit weight
loss support group. Meet Mon. eve’s, 6:15-7:45 pm, St.
Eugene Church (side door), 1009 St Mary’s Rd. in St. Vital.
First meet-ing free. Louise: 204-990-2144, www.tops.org. Manitoba
Genealogical Society - Unit E - 1045 St. James St. Info:
https://mbgenealogy.com/ Savingaudiorecycling.ca
- Stereo Equipment E-Waste service. Accepting items such
as; Amplifiers, Speakers, Radios, Record Players, Parts, Music
Instrument Amps, Test Equip, cd's, lp's etc. Call our volunteers:
204-257-7575 for free pickup or drop-off. (See website for info) McNally
Robinson Booksellers - Community Classroom courses on writing,
storytelling, and more with a fantastic lineup of educators.
mcnallyrobinson.com/classes MUSIC / DANCING - WINNIPEG Forever
Young Club - Annual Fundraising dance, Sat. Apr. 27, 7:30-11:30
pm, Anavets #283 Hall, 3584 Portage Ave. In support of Candlelighters
Childhood Cancer Support Group MB. Advance tickets only $20. Members
$20 / Non $25. Call 204-261-4442 to reserve. Or email fycwpg@gmail.com.
Entertainment: Vinyl Revival, music of 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s. DJs
Ray & Sheila Wheeler. Bring a tin for the bin. The
Happy Homesteaders - Sing with our A Capella group of retired
males. No experience required, training provided in barbershop
style singing. Daytime concerts and practices. Perform mostly
at seniors’ residences. Info, Vern: vnelson@nelsonfinancial.ca,
204-256-5562, (retired), or Harvey: 204-888-6306, hschmidt7@mts.net. Norwood
55+ Dance Club - Dance or listen to old-time music. Musical
ensemble (violin, accordion, guitar) performs Fridays, 1- 3 pm,
in the Norwood-St. Boniface Legion Hall, 134 Marion St. Adm. $5
(cash). Light snack. Doors open 12 noon. Free pkg across lane.
Info: Rachelle: 204-233-5892 Whirlaway Westerners - Learn Modern Square Dancing! Kirkfield-Westwood C.C., 165 Sansome Ave. All welcome. Carole 204-831-8954.
Active
Aging in Manitoba - 2024 Manitoba 55+ Games, Winter Curling
Event, Mar. 5-7/24 at the Brandon Curling Club. Registration Deadline:
Feb. 2/24. Categories: 4 Person Curling (Qualifier for the Canada
55+ Games) 160/team, 2 Person Stick Curling - Under 70, 70+, $80/team.
Info: www.activeagingmb.ca Crescent
Drive Senior Men's Golf League - Looking for new members,
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 am at the Crescent Drive Golf Course, May
to Sept. Call Barry: 204-256-8496 or John: 204-667-6362 Crescent
Drive Friday Ladies Golf League - Golf Fridays, 8 am, beginning
of May to end of Sept., Crescent Drive Golf Course, 781 Crescent
Dr. Info, Lorraine: 204-261-8413 Ladies
Thursday Golf League - Looking for women to join a fun 9 hole
Thurs. golf league at Crescent Drive Golf Course. Tee times 7:15-8:15
am starting May 2. Info, Bonnie: 204-223-6655 or bonniefsmith@shaw.ca
Diane: 204-255-1137 or dkkastes71@shaw.ca Vital Seniors - Looking for crib players and crib coordinator for Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm starting Oct. 12, 3 St. Vital Road. Yearly membership $10, activity $4.50 pp. Lesley: 204-452-2230, 204-253-0555, lesleykrsmith@gmail.com or stmary@mymts.net Garden
City Community Centre / Seven Oaks SportsPlex -
725 Kingsbury Ave. 55+ Programs: Zumba, Bocce Ball, Pickleball,
Line Dancing. Program schedule: www.gardencitycc.com/seniors. Lady Bowlers - Fridays, 3 gms/wk, 12:45 pm at Polo Park. All ages/skill levels. $10.75/wk. 2 wk break Xmas/Easter Fri. off. Call/text 204-770-3903. South Winnipeg Senior Slo-Pitch (SWSSP) - Closed for the season. Gil: 204-918-5308 or Doug: 204-488-8835 St.
Vital Cards for Seniors - Cribbage: noon Mondays: Vera 204-894-9494.
Whist: noon Wednesdays: Sonja Tuxedo
Lawn Bowling Club - Learn how to Lawn Bowl and Play, Tue &
Thur 10 am-noon; Wed 7-9 pm; Sun 2-4 pm. No equip. required. Introductory
free play. Contact Virginia: 204-255-8828 Vital
Seniors - Bridge coordinator & players needed for Thurs.
afternoon, 1-4 pm, at 3 St. Vital Rd, St. Mary Magdalene Church,
lower level, $4.50 per person per session, with VS membership.
Call Les 204-452-2230 by June 30. West Kildonan Seniors Recreation Club - Looking for people to curl on Tue. and/or Thur. mornings. Novice curlers are welcome. Equipment and qualified instruction can be pro-vided. Try a game for free. Curling starts Oct. 10, but you can join for the season at very affordable rates. John: 204-582-1904 or visit wksr.com WHSBC Contract Bridge - at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 830 North Drive, Winnipeg, Thursdays, 12:30-3:30 pm. Door opens at noon. Please arrive by 12:15 pm. Five rounds, changing tables after 4 hands. This is a social friendly bridge club. For further info, contact Ron Wood, President: 204-771-6724 Winnipeg
Minor Basketball Association (WMBA) with the Manitoba Association
of Basketball Officials (MABO) (non-profit organi-zations) -
looking for older adults to referee youth basketball games in
fall and spring, usually on weekends. The WMBA is a youth basketball
league which serves youth in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Great
opportunity for exercise and helping our youth understand the
game of basketball. Training is provided and referees receive
fees for refereeing. Phone/text Mike: 204-396-5751 for info. Women’s 18 Hole golf league - May 2023 at Windsor Park golf course. All abilities welcome. Tee time 3:45 Wednesdays. Contact Louise Flood: 204-257-4588 or winsrputters@mymts.net. The
Pembina 55-PLUS Curling League -
Looking for curlers at the Pembina Curling Club, 1341 Pembina
Hwy (close to McGillivray). 2 games/wk, alternating btw Mon.,
Wed. and Fri.,1 pm. Teams established using random selection for
each of 4 rounds (10 Games). Individual registration is available
for 1, 2, 3, or 4 rounds. Alternatively, start by sparing. Registration
info: 55pluscurling.com, email contact@55pluscurling.com Winnipeg
(Blue Bombers) Football Club - Volunteers needed for Fan Ambassadors.
As a team we start with a Hotdog BBQ. Duties include ticket scanning,
ushering, face painting, assisting fans with their needs. Must
be able to volunteer at:
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& O: Support Services for Older Adults - Programs to help
you stay connected and active. Senior Centre Without Walls
(SCWW): Free Telephone Group - Activities for Manitobans
55+. Call/email to inquire or to register: 204-956-6440 | Toll
Free: 1-888-333-3121 | info@aosupportservices.ca Anavets Assiniboia Unit 283 - Meat Draws, Bingo & Cribbage 3 x/wk. Dancing to live Bands Fri. nights and special events on Saturdays. Hall rentals. 204-837-6708. 3584 Portage Ave. Archwood 55 Plus - Bingo afternoons are back! Join us for bingo, fun and refreshments, Oct. 25, 1 pm at 565 Guilbault Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Woodcarving Fridays, 12:30-3 pm at Valour CC - Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St., off Wellington Ave. Larry: lkehler84@gmail.com or Mel: 204-291-4592. Brooklands
Active Living Centre - 1960 William Ave. West. Canadian Celiac Asso. of MB - office@manitobaceliac.com. City of Winnipeg Retirees Association - Are you a City of Winnipeg employee, planning on retiring in the near future? Join your fellow retirees by joining the City of Winnipeg Retirees Association by contacting their office: cwrabrd@gmail.com Creative
Retirement Manitoba - Affordable Lifelong Learning. Classes
a mixture of online and in-person. Some classes starting soon:
Art History, Bridge, India Travelogue, Estate Planning, DNA for
Genealogists, Winnipeg Music History, Canadian Railways and much
more! 204-481-5030, hello@crcentre.ca, www.crcentre.ca Dakota
55+ Lazers Senior Centre - Programs: Cribbage, line dancing,
floor curling, quilting, fitness, etc. Call: 204-254-1010 ext.
217. WHIST, Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, contact Bob or Fran: 204-257-3172.
Jonathan Toews Centre, 1188 Dakota St. Dufferin Senior Centre - Dufferin Senior Centre - 377 Dufferin Ave. Dances, Bingo, Chair Exercises. Come get a schedule. Perogies for sale. Al: 204-771-3325 Elmwood
East Kildonan Active Living Centre - Various events can be
found on Facebook. Call to confirm activities over summer months:
204-669-0750. Golden
Rule Senior Resource Centre - Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625
Osborne. Hours 9:45-3:30. 204-306-1114 to register or email goldenrule@swsrc.ca. The Happy Gang - Afternoon of fun and conversation - play cards, table games or bridge, complimentary light refreshments, 1:30-3:30 pm, Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Drive. Info: 204-832-1000 or 204-895-7410. Lions
Place Adult Day Club - Program: 1 day/week of socialization
and wellness, including morning coffee/muffin, chair exercises,
mentally stimulating games and discussion, recreation, and hot
lunch. Transportation provided. $18.88 (or $9.81, dependent on
income) per wk. Participants referred by Homecare Case Coordinator
through WRHA at 204-788-8330. Or call Christine at the Club: 204-784-1229. Meadowood
Seniors Club - 1111 Dakota St. A 55+ seniors club meets Tues.
1-3 pm. Various activities, chair yoga, wood carving, quilting,
For more info contact. meadowoodseniorsclub@gmail.com. Mensheds
Manitoba Inc. - Peer run program by men for men at Westwood
Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. Call 204-832-0629. Men's Shed - New in Transcona, at Oxford Heights C.C. www.menssheds.ca, 204-224-4941. North
Centennial Seniors Assoc. - Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 86
Sinclair, Wpg. Mon-Wed-Fri - chair, mat & Zumba gold exercise
classes, hot dog days, bingo, lunches, games, painting, aquacise,
lending library, health & safety presentations, travelogues,
etc. 204-582-0066, ncsc@shaw.ca, ncseniors.ca Pembina Active Living (PAL) 55+ (Whyte Ridge Community Centre, 170 Fleetwood Rd.) - Free events, Mondays 1 pm: Apr. 22 - Speaker on Cdn. Dental Care Plan; Apr. 29 - PAL’s Bingo fundraiser; May 6 - Speaker on Deaf, Blind & Hard of Hearing; May 13 - Neil Keep musical entertainer. Ask about our spring programs. 204-946-0839, office@pal55plus.ca, https://pal55plus.ca Rainbow Resource Centre - 545 Broadway, Wpg. Over the Rainbow Peer-to-Peer Phone Line, for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults 55+. For info, email otr@rainbowresourcecentre.org. Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch #4 - Over 55 Club, 1755 Portage Ave. Peter and Ruth Henry: 204-488-3533. South
Winnipeg Family Information Centre - Seniors Connecting Wednesdays,
9:30-11:30, 800 Point Rd. Lower Level). Join us for coffee snacks,
great conversation, fun activities, and more, every Wednesday
morning. Call 204-284-9311 for more info. South
Winnipeg Family Information Centre - Tech for Seniors Mondays
from 1:30-3. Need help with your tablet? Phone? computer? We can
support and help you learn just what you want to learn. Call 204-284-9311
for more info. South
Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council (SWSRC) - Pop-Up Offices
are back. Visit us at The Rady Centre, Mar. 11, Apr. 8, May 13,
10 am-1 pm; the Bill & Helen Norrie Library, Mar. 12, Apr.
9, May 14, 10 am-1 pm; Charleswood Library, Mar. 19, Apr. 16,
May 21, 10 am-1 pm; Golden Rule Seniors, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May
16, 11 am-2 pm, Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne. Schedule
is subject to change. Schedule subject to change. For more info:
204 478-6169 or resources@swsrc.ca. St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Various programs and activities. 3-203 Duffield St. 204-987-8850, www.stjamescentre.com. St Norbert Community Centre (SNCC) - Tai Chi, Tue. Sept. 12, 10-11 am. 9 classes. Cost $25; City of Winnipeg Office of Emergency Management presentation on Emergency Pre-paredness, Thur. Oct. 12, SNCC main hall, 1-3 pm. Info at Dana_Derkson@hotmail.com Stroke
Recovery Assoc. MB - Programming for Stroke Survivors: Support
Groups, Art and Social Club, Virtual and In-Person Exercise, Planned
Community Outings & more. Register: B-247 Provanche Blvd.
204-942-2880 Windsor
Community Centre -
$2 drop in. Call for schedule. 99 Springside Drive (St.Vital).
204-233-0648, office@windsorcc.ca The
Y. A. H. Club - Young At Heart (seniors) Club at Windsor Community
Centre, 99 Spring-side Drive (St. Vital) - Launching Fall program-ming:
burlesque dancing, book club, learning to strum the ukulele, 1
day road trips, Men's Coffee Club, Dinner Club, painting classes,
exercise classes, pickleball, scrapbooking, card making, drawing
club and more. For Fall schedule con-tact Gerry: 204-233-0648,
or office@wind-sorcc.ca or Rosie: rosieschau@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERING
- WINNIPEG Manitoba Genealogical Society - Volunteer Opportunities: Social media poster, Online newsletter editor, Publicity person, Office cleaning, IT database wizard & more. volunteer@mbgenealogy.com or https:// mbgenealogy.com/how-you-can-help/ Actionmarguerite
St. Boniface, 185 Despins Street - Volunteers needed to transport
residents in wheelchairs to their in-house appointments, incl.
Mass. 204-235-2111, service@actionmarguerite.ca Actionmarguerite St. Vital, 450 River Road - Volunteers needed to help Recreation staff, transport residents in wheelchairs to in-house appt’s. 204-235-2111, service@actionmarguerite.ca Bethel
Place - congregate meal program is looking for volunteers
to assist in the kitchen and dining room. Lunch time and supper
time shifts available. Commitment Deer
Lodge Centre - 2109 Portage Ave. Volunteers needed in the
gift shop 12-4, assisting with recreation programs & transporting
residents to/from worship services held in the Centre. 204-831-2503
or visit deerlodge.mb.ca/volunteers/ Meals on Wheels - Volunteers needed in: Downtown, Point Douglas, Seven Oaks and Transcona. Drivers receive an honorarium. 204-956-7711, www.mealswinnipeg.com Misericordia Health Centre and Misericordia Place - Volunteers being accepted to support patient care. Training provided. Giftshop, open 10 am-4 pm. (3-hr shifts), Rehab/Physio programs shifts, 8:30-12 noon and some afternoons. 204-788-8134, www.misericordia.mb.ca, volunteer@misericordia.mb.ca North
Centennial Seniors Assoc. - Sergeant Tommy Prince Place, 86
Sinclair, Wpg. Volunteers need for “Grandma & Grandpa
Swim Program”for one-on-one pool play time with preschoolers
from participating daycares. 1 hr/wk. Police check required. Enquires:
204-582-0066, M-W-F, or email ncsc@shaw.ca. Southeast Personal Care Home - Volunteers needed at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225. St.
James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Kitchen Volunteers needed to
help in the kitchen, and meal planning. Call Paula: 204-560-5181 Victoria Lifeline - Melissa: 204-956-6773 or msitter@victorialifeline.ca Villa
Cabrini - Is currently looking for volunteers to assist with
our Congregate Meal Program. Lunch and supper shifts are available
with 3 hr commitments/week. Contact Samantha Silvester: vcabrini@mymts.net
for info or to volunteer. Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Home - in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: cliewicki@extendicare.com Winnipeg
Lost Dog Alert (WLDA) - Volunteers needed for:
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Publisher: Kelly Goodman
Phone: 204-467-9000
Box 1806 Stonewall
Manitoba, Canada
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Email: kelly_goodman@shaw.ca