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PROGRAMS / SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

NEW LISTING:
The Centre on Aging will be holding their 28th Annual Spring Research Symposium on May 2, 2011, from 8:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The symposium will take place at 727 McDermot Ave, Brodie Centre, Bannatyne Campus, University of Manitoba. A diverse group of speakers will present on diverse topics in aging. The symposium is free. Lunch is available for those interested, the cost is $10.
Register online by April 21, 2011. Presentation summaries are available on the Centre on Aging’s Web site: www.umanitoba.ca/centres/aging/events/384.htm

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NEW LISTING:
The Council of Women of Winnipeg is hosting an information session and presentation concerning “Women on the Web” featuring a presentation by
Sergeant Robert Cooke, RCMP, NCO i/c Community Policing Service, North West Region, "D" Division

IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE ! What goes on - ON THE INTERNET !

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS IN YOUR EMAIL BOX?:

Your bank account has been seized ! Click on the link to verify your information”

Or

“You have just won a gift certificate for $500 click on the link to collect your prize”

Would you like to do your banking on line but are afraid of someone gaining access to your information?

“I’ve heard of ‘phishing’ but I don’t understand it.”

IF YOU ANSWERED ‘YES’ TO ANY OR ALL OF THE ABOVE YOU MAY WANT TO JOIN US FOR AN IMPORTANT AND INFORMATIVE EVENING.

Join us at the Council of Women of Winnipeg Annual General Meeting
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
1755 Portage Avenue – St. James #4 Legion
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
EVERYONE IS WELCOME - BRING A FRIEND (or 2)
Refreshments will be served
For more information contact:
Arlene – 589 – 6449
www.councilofwomen-winnipeg.ca

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SERVICES:

Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - is a community-based non-profit organization. Its mandate is to ensure the accessibility and availability of French-language services and support programs for the French-speaking population 55 years and up who live in Winnipeg to help them maintain their autonomy and to improve their quality of life. 793-1054, 2-844 prom. Autumnwood Dr. Winnipeg, Conseil55@mts.net. Click for a brochure download.

Volunteer drivers needed a few hours per week for an escorted rides program for seniors in the West End, West/East Broadway and Wolseley area. Please contact Ilissa at 772-3533 for information.

Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba (SAM) - Offering direct service programs to Stroke Survivors and their Families/Caregivers. SAM offers peer support, adapted exercises and much more. Call Russ Down or Lorraine Ross: 942-2880. Visit: www.strokerecovery.ca.

RURAL MANITOBA:

The Services to Seniors programs in North Eastman - designed to assist seniors to continue living independently in their homes. Services include: transportation, friendly visiting or phone calls, foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Lifeline, ERIK®, errands, etc. For more info, call the site nearest you. Brokenhead Outreach for Seniors at 268-7300, H.E.L.P. Centre (East Beach area) 756-6471, Springfield Services to Seniors 444-6128, Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, Lac du Bonnet/Pinawa 345-1227 or Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 and Winnipeg River Resource Council 367-9128.

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SHOPPING:

ALS Society of Manitoba - Online Retail Shop is now open for business at: www.alsmb.ca. We are a small charitable organization with a mission to ensure persons living with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) will realize their full potential in a society that respects their rights and dignity.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

IRCOM Newcomer Literacy Initiative - requires volunteers to help out with small group activities and provide one-on-one assistance in our Adult EAL classes. Retirees welcome. Program has morning and afternoon sessions Monday to Friday. Contact Erin at 943-8765 or email: erina@ircom.ca.

Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services - is a non-profit organization providing services and support to family caregivers of older adults. “Ring-a-Ride” a transportation program needs drivers to take clients residing in SW Winnipeg to appointments, shopping and social outings. Compensation for gasoline and parking is provided. Call: 452-9491 for more info and other volunteer opportunities.

The Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba - needs knitters, sewers, and materials for crafts. We sell knitted goods to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors and their families. We have been doing so for over 35 years. If you or someone you know has a little time on their hands and wants to do some charitable work, or is cleaning their home of old wool and / or material, give us a call at 942-2880.

Health Sciences Centre - needs volunteers. Call Sandy: 787-3533 or email volunteer@hsc.mb.ca. Parking and bus tickets are provided for volunteers.

Meals on Wheels - Want to volunteer? Deliver noon meals to people in your community, 2 hrs, once/week or twice/month! Reg. route or as a spare. Gas honorarium provided. Shirley: 956-7711.

River East Council for Seniors - Volunteers needed to assist with their Noon meal program 2 hrs/ week. For info, call Debbie: 667-6812 (North Kildonan).

Social Club for Frail and Elderly Seniors - needs volunteers Wed. & Thurs. in Windsor Park, to socialize with seniors, and do various duties. Call Jay Spicer: 256-8712 or leave msg at #3 "High Steppers Club".

Elmwood Adult Literacy GOAL Program - requires volunteers to assist individual adult learners. Retirees welcome. Program has morning, afternoon, and evening sessions Monday to Thursday. Contact Evelyn at 982-1720 or email: epeterson@elmwoodcrc.com

Holy Family Home - located on the corner of Redwood and Main., Wpg, is looking for volunteers to act as medical escorts (transportation provided). We are also looking for volunteers to help in rehab, hairdressing and recreation areas. We welcome adults and youths, days, evenings or weekends. Call Donna at 589-7381 (249) or email: dkorade@holyfamilyhome.mb.ca.

RURAL MANITOBA:

Seine River Services for Seniors - Those who wish to volunteer their time to help seniors can contact the co-ordinator, Juliette Rowan, at 204-424-5575. I would like to say Thank You for those volunteers who have already registered and devoted their time. It is greatly appreciated.

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IN WINNIPEG
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EVENT PHOTOS:

Seniors' and Elders' Day Celebrations

The traditional walk at Seniors' and Elders' Day 2008 celebration, October 1st at Franco-Manitoban Cultural Centre, Winnipeg. Click for story in Senior Scope.

It was a packed house at this free event. There was music, dancing, comedy... entertainment of all kinds at the 2008 event.

About 700 visitors came to the 2007 Seniors' and Elders' Day celebration at the MTS Centre, Winnipeg.

Information booths are a big part of the event. Here, Wendy Hart explains the importance of preserving memories at the 2007 event at the MTS Centre.

You don't have to be a kid to enjoy balloons! Kathy Henderson hands out the balloons at the end of the 2006 Seniors' Day event at the Rady Jewish Community Centre in Winnipeg.

Everyone had a great time at the 2006 event... as always.

Bocce ball was a hit at the 2005 Seniors' Day event held at the Crescentwood Community Centre in Winnipeg.

You could even take line dancing lessons at the 2005 event.

Winifred Lindsay, motivational speaker, got a standing ovation at the 2004 event held at the St. Boniface College in Winnipeg.

Phaedra Miller leads the traditional walk, followed by the bagpipers and many, many seniors at the 2004 event.

First ever Active Aging Week—Oct 6 to 12—was launched October 3, 2008 at the Wellness Institute on Leila Avenue in Winnipeg and was organized by the Active Living Coalition of Older Adults (ALCOA-MB). Above the women are demonstrating the use of the Active Living Gear Kit. Click to read story in Senior Scope.

More Active Living Gear Kit demonstrations.

Healthy Living Minister, Kerri Irvin-Ross, minister responsible for seniors, and former Winnipeg Blue Bomber quarterback, Ken Ploen, were just some of the local public figures that came to show support of the event.

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