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listing here. Email kelly_goodman@shaw.ca ............................... ............................... PROGRAMS / SERVICES - RURAL MB The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - is looking for new leaders in the community to fill two board member positions. The successful candidate will help guide the organization’s work to support families living with dementia throughout the province. Interested and qualified applicants with di-verse backgrounds are encouraged to provide a cover letter and resume by April 18, 2025. Visit alzheimer.mb.ca for the full listing and for more info. A &
O: Support Services for Older Adults - Senior Centre Without
Walls (SCWW): Free Telephone Group - for Manitobans 55+ providing
educational and recreational programming in a fun and interactive
atmosphere. Info: 204-956-6440, Toll Free: 1-888-333-3121, info@aosupportservices.ca,
www.aosupportservices. 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. Beausejour - Wellness Fair - Sat. May 3, 10 am-3 pm, Brokenhead Community Hall, 320 Veterans Lane. $5 entry, 12 & under free. Info: www.prairiewillowwellnesstraining.ca Brandon Nifty Needlers - Quilt Show, Apr. 25, (12-6 pm), Apr. 26 (10 am-4 pm), at Riverview Curling Club, 420 Maryland Ave. Brandon. Admission $5. 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. Office open Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 pm. Closed on Stat holidays. Visit www.gimlinewhorizons.com for monthly newsletter. Info: 204-642-7909 Ile
des Chênes/Lorette - Yoga - Gentle yet invigorating
drop-in yoga mornings or evenings for women and men 55+. For all
shapes and sizes; no experience needed. Contact Juliette: yogaforyoumanitoba@outlook.com 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. Morden
Services for Seniors - 306 North Railway St. Service providers
- help with Home & Lawn maint., Snow removal, House clean/laun-dry,
Transportation, Footcare, Computer training. 204-822-5663, mordensfs@gmail.com. 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 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 Horticultural Society - Plant Sale, Fri. May 30, 6-8 pm, Selkirk Memorial Hall, 368 Jemima St. All plants donated by our members. Cash only. Free adm, Free parking, Silent Auction, 50/50. Wheelchair 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. 204-444-3139, springfieldseniors@mymts.net Steinbach - The South East Artists - Show and Sale, Sat. May 10, 10 am-4 pm at Clear-spring Mall. See artists at work and have a chance to buy original art. 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. Membership - $25/year. Weekly Exercise, Line Dance, Cards, Men’s Chat, Ladies’ Coffee and Craft, Pickleball, Quilter’s Corner, Book Club, Luncheons, Ukulele Club, Bus trips, and more. 204-467-2582, si55plus@mymts.net, www.si55plus.org Stonewall - South Interlake Seniors Resource Council - Disability Tax Credit presented by Peter J. Manastyrsky - A Step Beyond & Associates, Mar. 6, 2-3:30 pm at 144-622 Centre Ave. 204-663-4651 Teulon
Seniors Club - Teulon
Hall, Main St. Dances, 2nd Thur. of the month. Dance, May 8, 1-3
pm, Doors open at noon, lunch 3 pm. Steve Ambrose and Friends
Band, Silent Auction, 50/50, silent auction, coffee/tea/juice.
Admission $10. 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:
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Royal
Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) - Book: Dominion
Decimals, Canadian Decimal Coinage from 1867 to 1907. Author
Rob Turner, 2020 recipient of the J. Douglas Ferguson Award,
highest award in Canadian numismatics, spent decades researching
Canada's large cent series. This book is not just a reference
book on coins, it's to preserve and present information not
accessible to most numismatists. Cost $60 CAD. All proceeds
go to RCNA. Order online through RCNA.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 LUNCHEONS/ART
SHOWS/SALES Manitoba
arts network - where the light fell, Showcasing art from
rural & northern Manitoba, Gallery: Apr. 1-25, Tue-Fri,
10 am-4 pm, opening reception, Fri. Apr. 4, 6-9 pm, artists’
talk 7 pm, part of first Fridays, 210 Gallery, 210 Princess
St. The Art
Group - Art Show and Sale, Sun. Apr. 27, 11 am-4 pm, Chalmers
Community Centre, 480 Chalmers Ave. Silent auction proceeds
to the Community Centre. Norman
Art Group - Art Show and Sale, featuring over 20 local artists,
Fri. May 2, 3-8, Sat. May 3, 10-4, Woodhaven C.C., 200 Glendale
Blvd, St. James/Assiniboia. Free adm. Riverbend
Seniors - Bake and Craft Sale, Sun. Apr. 6, 11 am-3 pm,
400 Osborne St. Lunch, Bake Table, Treasure Table, Handmade
Crafters and Vendors. Mary,
Mother of the Church - Garage and Rummage Sale, Sat. May
3, 8 am-1 pm, 85 Kirkbridge Dr. Sponsored by the Knights of
Columbus and Catholic Women’s League with proceeds to charity. St. Mary
Magdalene Anglican Parish - Garage Sale, Fri. May 2, 9-5:30,
Sat. May 3, 9-12 noon, at 3 St. Vital Rd. Info: 204- 256-6157,
cathylmondor@gmail.com or stmarymag.garagesale@gmail.com. RCL Polish
Legion Br #246 - Summer BBQ Meat Bingo, Sun. Jun. 8, 1-5
pm, Doors open 11:30 a.m. Tickets $10 for 3 entrance cards,
sold at the door and in advance at the Legion Bar, Mon &
Tue. after 3 pm. Wed-Sat after 2 pm. Call Br: 204-589-5493. The Retired
Women Teachers' Association (RWTA) -
Luncheon, Apr. 24,12 pm at Masonic Centre. Cost $25. Entertainment:
Baltimore Road, playing a variety of music. Become a member
for $10/yr. Info, Cecile Alarie-Skene at caskene@mymts.net The Women's
Canadian Club of Winnipeg - Luncheon, Apr. 17, 12 noon,
at RBC Convention Centre. Guest speaker Dr. James Hare, profes-sor
in the Department of Biological Sciences at the U of M. Cost
$35. Info and registration: Rochelle Pincovich, 204-488-8750,
rochelpin@shaw.ca The Winnipeg
Model Railroad Club - Open House and Train Show, Apr. 26
& 27, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4, Charleswood Legion, 6003 Roblin
Blvd. Admission by donation, proceeds to support St. Amant Centre. Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre - Dementia-Friendly Museum Tours for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia and their care partners. Last Sat. of every month at 10 am. 61 Carlton St. Register: friendsofdalnavertmsueum.ca, 204-943-2835. Friendship
Force Winnipeg - an international organization which promotes
peace through travel and homestays - Enjoy lunch, fellowship
and interesting monthly presentations. Info: 204-452-5299, friendshipforcewinnipeg.org MISC A&O Support Services for Older Adults - Senior Immigrant Settlement Services. Free In-person and Virtual classes available for newcomers 55+. Register: 204-956-6440 or siss@aosupportservices.ca or in person at 200-207 Donald St., Mon-Thur, 9-4. The St. John’s High School - Graduating class of 1975 will be celebrating 50 years in June, 2025. If you were a teacher in this era, or if you attended for even ten minutes between 1970-75, we’d love to have you on our contact list to keep you in the loop. Please e-mail tigers1975@myyahoo.com to get connected. McNally
Robinson Booksellers - Community Classroom courses on writing,
storytelling, and more with a fantastic lineup of educators. mcnallyrobinson.com/classes 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. 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)
WORKSHOPS/CLINICS/ A&O Support Services for Older Adults - Powerful Tools for Caregivers - 6 wk course via Zoom. Wed’s, 6-7:30 pm, Mar. 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025. Register closes Mar. 17: 204- 956-6440, intake@aosupportservices.ca A
& O: Support Services for Older Adults - Senior Centre
Without Walls (SCWW): Free Telephone Group - for Manitobans 55+
providing educational and recreational programming in a fun and
interactive atmosphere. Info: 204-956-6440, Toll Free: 1-888-333-3121,
info@aosupportservices.ca, www.aosupportservices. Canadian Red Cross - Free Friendly Calls Program to help address loneliness and isolation. Sign up to connect with a Red Cross volunteer. Also training provided to become a volunteer. Info: 1-833-979-9779 or friendlycallingmb@redcross.ca Convalescent
Home of Winnipeg - TUNE-Up Café, Tuesdays, 6:15-8 pm,
at 276 Hugo St. N. Meeting place for those living with mem-ory
challenges and their family/friend care part-ner to gather together
and sing. Free to join. Wheelchair accessible. Must pre-register:
Sherry, tuneupcafe276@gmail.com. GriefShare support group - is a safe, welcoming place to help with the difficult emotions of grief if you have lost a loved one. Contact Kilcona Park Alliance Church at info@kilcona.org or go to Griefshare.com to find a group in your area. St. James T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. A non-profit weight loss support group. Meet Wed’s, St. James Legion #4, 1755 Portage Ave., upstairs, 4:15-6 pm. All Welcome. Info, Shirley: 204-837-2079 or Ruth: 204-488-3533, www.tops.org T.O.P.S., Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Non-profit, friendly, non-judgemental weight loss sup-port group meets Tuesdays, 6:00-7:45 pm, at Westdale School library, 6720 Betsworth Ave. Info, Susan: 204-896-4807. 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. 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. 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
MUSIC
/ DANCING - WINNIPEG Forever
Young Club - Annual fundraiser dance, Apr. 26, 7:30-11:30
pm, Anavets Hall #283, 3584 Portage Ave. Band, Vintage Groove.
Silent Auction, 50/50. Non-members $25. Email fycwpg@gmail.com,
204-261-4442 by Apr. 23. St. Charles Big Band Concert - Sat. June 7, 7 pm, doors open 6:30 pm, at Headingley C.C., 5353 Portage Ave. Admission by donation in support of St. Charles Headingley United Church. Silent auction, 50/50. The
Convalescent Home of Winnipeg -
TUNE-Up Café, Tuesdays, 6:15-8 pm, at 276 Hugo St.
N. Meeting place for those living with memory challenges and
their family/friend care partner to gather together and sing.
Free to join. Wheelchair accessible. Must pre-register: Sherry,
tuneupcafe276@gmail.com The
Senior Choral Society of Winnipeg - 533 Greenwood Place, behind
CNIB on Portage. Gerda 204-669-5570 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.
Ladies
Golf Thursday mornings - tee times 7:15-8:15, at Crescent
Drive Golf Course. We are looking for ladies to join us each week
for 9 holes! Our 60th year! Meeting, Thur. Apr. 24, 10 am, at
the clubhouse. Info: at the meeting or email: Allison: allisonpauls61@gmail.com,
Cheryl: crafter188@hotmail.com. Crescent
Drive Friday Ladies Golf League - looking for new members.
We play Fridays (weather permitting), 8 am, Crescent Drive Golf
Course, 781 Cres. Dr. Lorraine: 204 261 8413. Crescent
Drive Senior Men's Golf League - Looking for new members,
Wed’s, 7:30-8:30 am, Crescent Drive Golf Course, May-Sept.
Barry: 204-256-8496 or John 204-667-6362. Greater Winnipeg Senior Golfers Club - looking for Men, 55+ who wish to golf in a fun league, once a week, May-Sept. with approx. 75 members. Play in a different foursome each month, at various clubs within an hour of Wpg. Cart avail. Special green fees at certain clubs around city. Brian Ridley: 204-669-4795 or pritchardfarm@shaw.ca, www.gcsgwpg.com The Happy Gang - Afternoon Fun every 3rd Thur. Next gathering is Thur. Feb. 20, 1:30-3:30, Prairie Spirit U.C., 207 Thompson Drive. Conversation, cards, table games, bridge, complimentary light refreshments. Info: 204-832-1000 or 204-895-7410 Over
60 Card Club - For Men, Women and Couples. Wednesdays, 1-3
pm, at St. Andrews Church, 2700 Portage Ave. We’re currently
playing Whist, Euchre and Crib. Contact Carla: 204-297-0811 St.
Vital Cribbage Club - Mondays, 12-3 pm, St. Emile Church,
556 St. Anne’s Rd. All welcome. Jim: 204-230-4511. Vital Seniors - Scrabble, Mon. noon-4; Carpet Bowling, Tues. 1:30-3:30, 3 St. Vital Rd. Yearly Membership $10, activity $4.50 pp, call 204-253-0555 or stmary@mymts.net Prendergast Seniors Club (Windsor Park) - CRIB players invited to join in Mon’s and Wed’s, 906 Cottonwood Rd. and for our monthly, luncheons. Call Gerry: 204-257-1475 Red River Senior Cards St Vital - Whist: 12:30-3:30, Thursdays at Norberry-Glenlee Community Club, 26 Molgat Ave. Email: Norbglen@yahoo.com or call the Club: 204-256-6654 for info. Contract
Bridge in St. James -
Group of Seniors of mixed skill looking for more players! ‘Casual’
non-competitive line of play, Tuesdays, 12:15-3 pm at Marantha
Church on Sturgeon Rd. north of Ness. Info, Sharon: 204-888-9465. Garden
City Community Centre / Seven Oaks SportsPlex -
725 Kingsbury Ave. 55+ Programs: Zumba, Bocce Ball, Pickleball,
Line Dancing. Program schedule: www.gardencitycc.com/seniors. Ladies Bowling League - Fridays, weekly, 1 pm, at Polo Park Lanes. Bowl for fun, non competitive, all levels welcome. $12.75 for 3 games/wk. Includes prize money and luncheon end of season in May 2025. Break at Christmas and on Good Friday. Rosalie: 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 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. 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. 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. Bingo 1 pm Mondays; Fitness Classes. Call 204-632-8367 for more info. 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 Central Corydon Community Centre Walking Group - www.corydoncc.com Creative Retirement Manitoba - Affordable Lifelong Learning. Online and in-person classes. Art & Music History, Bridge more! crcentre.ca. Charleswood
Active Living Centre - 5006 Roblin Blvd. Various Programs
& Activities for 55+. Mon-Thur 9-4, Fri 9-3. Membership $35/yr.
For info, call 204-897-5263 or email info@charleswoodseniorcentre.org. Dakota
Community Centre - Programs: Floor curling, painting classes,
Tai Chi, seniors speaker series, group fitness, yoga & dance,
pickleball, golf swing fundamentals, etc. 1188 Dakota St. Call
Andrew: 204-254-1010 ext. 217, andrew@dakotacc. Dufferin Senior Centre - 377 Dufferin Ave. Saturday Dinner & Dances. Call Al: 204-771-3325 for info. 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
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(under umbrella of South Winnipeg Senior Resource Centre)
- 625 Osborne St. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:45 am-3:30 pm. Drop in for
Tea or Coffee during bus hrs. Some programs: Book Club, Pickleball,
Games Club, Qigong, Lungtivity, Steppin’ Up with Confidence
fitness, Tech Talk, floor curling, shuffleboard, carpet bowling,
Conversation Café, and presentations three Wednesday afternoons
each month.) Info, 204-306-1114, goldenrule@swsrc.ca. No membership
or fee to participate. Funders: Community Recovery Fund, New
Horizons Senior Programs & Winnipeg Foundation. 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. Nature Manitoba - We deliver nature-based educational programs, outdoor activities, group outings and more. For programs and more info: https://www.naturemanitoba.ca 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, pickleball, etc. 204-582-0066, ncsc@shaw.ca, ncseniors.ca Over
60 Card Club - For Men, Women and Couples. Wednesdays, 1-3
pm, at St. Andrews Church, 2700 Portage Ave. We’re currently
playing Whist, Euchre and Crib. Contact Carla: 204-297-0811 Pembina
Active Living (PAL) 55+ Probus Club of Winnipeg - Social group for retired and semi-retired, meets 3rd Tue. ea. month, 9:30 am, at 603 Wellington Cres. Interesting speakers and topics. Guests welcome. https:// winnipegprobus85.wordpress.com 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. St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Various programs and activities. 3-203 Duffield St. 204-987-8850, www.stjamescentre.com. St
Norbert Community Centre (SNCC) -
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 The
Happy Gang - Afternoon Fun every 3rd Thur. 1:30-3:30, Prairie
Spirit U.C., 207 Thompson Drive. Conversation, cards, table games,
bridge, complimentary light refresh-ments. Info: 204-832-1000
or 204-895-7410. 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 Springside
Drive (St. Vital). Fall programming: Book Club, Tai Chi, painting
classes, canasta, card making, yoga, puzzle afternoon, 1 day road
trips, Dinner Club, flower arranging, The R.O.M.E.O's Group and
more. For Fall calendar, Rosie: yah@windsorcc.ca or Judy 204-233-0648
or office@windsorcc.ca
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 - Home Service Volunteers needed to set up equipment in client homes. Flexible shifts. Call 204-956-6773 or email info@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
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Email: kelly_goodman@shaw.ca