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February, 2020 By Roger Currie

t was the best of times, it was “I the worst of times.” So said • Up to 24 Hour Care Charles Dickens at the beginning of his classic novel “A Tale of Two • Personal Approach Cities”. I love that book, but almost • Specialized Care 50 years of reporting news has left me wondering if that famous state- • Professional Staff ment may only be half right. For this examination, we will stick to the local scene. Winnipeg finished 2019 with a record 45 murders, and it appears that 2020 may well be following When the need arise call us for help! a similar pattern. I notice that Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries have suddenly undertaken an advertis- ing campaign to make us aware that they do provide home delivery of your favourite alcoholic bever- ages. Perhaps they are hoping to make life easier for customers who are worried about finding them- selves in the midst of a crime scene

at their local liquor mart? Photo courtesy Bear Clan Patrol Inc. Crime, poverty and homelessness James Favel (Centre), co-founder of the Bear Clan Patrol, with Kirby and Marie get lots of attention in the Winnipeg Fontaine. Favel has been invited to present the work of the Bear Clan at the media. Police have a sizable depart- World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi on February 12, 2020. With the help of our Professional and ment that spoon feeds many grue- Certified home caregivers, you or a loved some details to print and broadcast one will be able to continue living in the outlets on a daily basis. Comedian in 2015, Mr. Favel has been the West Broadway and Point Douglas familiar surroundings allowing you to enjoy Ellen DeGeneres urges viewers of driving force behind a committed neighbourhoods. They provide your privacy, dignity and independence. her daily chat show to “take care of group of volunteers known as the hot beverages and food where it is each other”. A closer examination of Bear Clan Patrol. It was a revival of needed, and help the homeless to the local scene tells us about some an effort that actually began 20 find temporary shelter on cold win- inspiring examples of that. Members years earlier in a number of prairie ter nights. of Winnipeg's finest are frequently communities in . In Winnipeg, James Favel told me that while so overwhelmed by the never-end- the purpose has been to provide the leadership and many of the ing flood of calls for service that help and support to the more than volunteers are indigenous, they they don't even have time for a 60,000 indigenous people who face are frequently joined by “many meal break. a difficult life in the inner-city, often non-indigenous volunteers from Thanks to the efforts of people in substandard housing. as far away as River Heights, like James Favel, there are some Bear Clan teams are drawn from Fort Garry and Charleswood”. impressive examples of people who a roster of more than 200 volun- In addition to the are prepared to do their part to teers, ranging in age from 18 to 80. regular patrols, the make Manitoba's largest city a safer Several evenings each week they Bear Clan has also and better place. Since the shock- regularly walk streets in Winnipeg's Continued on page 2 24 hour Service Support line ing murder of young Tina Fontaine north end, west end, as well as the 204-452-8600 An experienced Service Coordinator is available 24 hours per day 7 days a week to assist you in determining the level of service SENIOR SCOPE - Available in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba Over 700 locations that is right for you or your loved one. Get your copy at your local public library or read online at: www.seniorscope.com www.drakemedoxwinnipeg.com [email protected] For info or advertising, call: 204-467-9000 | email: [email protected] Page 2 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] February 10 - March 9, 2020 • V18N8

Unsung heroes of 'reconciliation', cont’d from front page expectancy was revised to "perhaps four weeks". Much has changed since then, almost all of it very positive. Her red blood count in October www.seniorscope.com was below 70 and she had very ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• little strength. Publisher/Editor: Blood transfusions that Janice Kelly Goodman received earlier in 2019 had limited 204-467-9000 positive benefit, but in late November [email protected] it was decided to try one more. Readership: 60,000 The red count rose to 83, then Printed at: 86, then 103 .. with no further Derksen Printers, Steinbach, MB transfusions. Advertising: January 27th saw another blood 204-467-9000 test and the red count rose to 109 ! Regular columns / Submissions: Shortly before Valentine's Day Janice Scott Taylor will be moving back 'Home' ! Roger Currie Adrian Powell - Crosswords She has been gaining strength Photo courtesy Bear Clan Patrol Inc. T using a wheelchair and a walker, John Martin - Cartoonist Some members of the Bear Clan Patrol. and she regains greater independ- Contributing Submissions: Alzheimer Society aided in search efforts following Patrol, including opportunities to ence each and every day . Senaka Samarasinghe major crimes in predominantly white volunteer, can be found at: It appears that she has experi- Makegooders Inc. neighbourhoods. Such a case was www.bearclanpatrolinc.com enced a truly dramatic remission, Tyrrell Mendis the murder of 17 year old Cooper ...... and it looks like she will definitely get to toast the arrival of her first ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Nemeth in 2017. Favel says the Bonus extra: a quick update Senior Scope is FREE at over 700 locations Bear Clan's involvement demon- grandchild in mid-March. plus by mail and email subscription, plus online strated that 'reconciliation' is a on the Janice 'miracle' story .. It's probably best not to spend at www.seniorscope.com . too much time worrying about the Mail-out Subscriptions: 30.00 + 1.50 gst major goal. My beloved wife, Janice Chance, (31.50 total) for 12 issues/yr. They are not interested in getting has been in palliative care at longterm future, but 'green bananas' Mail cheque or money order payable to: involved in political name-calling. Winnipeg's Riverview Heath Centre are not a bad buy at the grocery Senior Scope, Box 1806 A new chapter of the Bear Clan was since October 20th. store. For now we express our love Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 recently established in Portage La Back in March of 2019 she was for each other, and for caregivers ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Prairie. The organization is support- everywhere. We cherish each and Available in Winnipeg and the rural Manitoba communities diagnosed with myelodisplastic syn- of Birds Hill, Middlechurch, Lockport, Selkirk, Teulon, Komarno, ed by many individual donations, drome ( MDS ) a blood cancer which every day, and we are so very Fraserwood, Winnipeg Beach, Gimli, Arborg, Fisher Branch, including a major gift from Kirby and is often a prelude to leukemia. She thankful for 'miracles' ! Hodgson, Poplarfield, Clandeboye, Beausejour, Garson, Oak Bank, Dugald, Anola, Pine Falls, Victoria Beach, Pinawa, Lac du Bonnet, Marie Fontaine of Sagkeeng First was told that she might have eight Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Balmoral, Argyle, Marquette, St. Nation, winners of one of Canada's months to live. Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer Eustache, Warren, Woodlands, St. Laurent, Lundar, Ashern, Roblin, and broadcaster, and a regular Russell, Dauphin, The Pas., Flin Flon, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Snow largest lottery jackpots in 2009. 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Advertising Feature A love story... Playing for Expressions Thorvaldson’s residents... of Appreciation simply for the love of music... - Alzheimer Society Nancy Scott’s husband, Randy has dementia. A little over a year ago, when Randy was only 53, they first noticed the signs. Nancy has agreed to be part of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s January Awareness Month Campaign. In this campaign, the Society turns the conversation over to the experts – people like Nancy who live with the disease by helping to care for her husband. Their stories serve to challenge misconceptions so the stigma surrounding the disease can be reduced. Nancy’s Story – In Her Own Words: Nancy Scott Since Randy was diagnosed last year, his dementia has progressed, pay for some help, and we are on a but we are managing well. waiting list for Family Managed The first six months were really Care. hard. It was tough for me to deal But through it all, Randy and I still with Randy’s anger and frustration. communicate with each other. I keep After he lost his driver’s license, I him informed of all decisions, big had to change my work schedule so and small, and his expressions of I could drive him to his workplace. appreciation continue to make Then he lost his job. These were things easier. huge adjustments, and Randy was not accepting of things. Here are my tips to help But then came the second six you understand: months. This may sound odd, but • Don’t give up on getting a diagno- they were pretty glorious. Once sis. Advocate! Keep pushing until Randy accepted that he had demen- you get connected with a doctor Every residence for older adults wishes they had a tenant like Doris Lewy. Every day tia, he started to show his grateful- who understands. The Alzheimer around 2 pm, Doris can be heard playing her heart out on the piano upstairs at ness to me. We hold hands all the Society can help to connect you. Thorvaldson Care Center in Winnipeg for all to enjoy. She always draws a crowd of time and he hugs me when I come • Be flexible. Be prepared to do tenants who come to admire her skills on the keyboard. What’s even more amazing through the door. things differently as the disease I understand that Randy has had progresses. is that Doris is 100 years old and blind in one eye, with low vision in the other. to give up a lot of control, so I try to • Keep family members and friends Doris is from England. She started playing piano at 6 years old and achieved a give control back to him whenever I updated on any changes in the piano teacher certificate at age 16 or 17. Doris’s 101st birthday will be on April 29th. can. I give him the chance to make person so they will understand. choices about small things, like • Let the person with dementia take Advertising Feature choosing a parking spot. I’m the the lead. Know what upsets them one who makes the credit card pay- or causes stress, and avoid those ment at the gas pump, but Randy’s situations. the one who grabs the nozzle and • Get your affairs in order. There’s fills up the tank. I always thank a lot of paperwork, and it’s a him when he does things for me. challenge! The disease can pro- I know things will continue to gress quickly, and it’s best to be change, and we will have to make prepared. further adaptations to the way we • Call the Alzheimer Society for do things. Right now I admit to feel- help. The Client Support Staff will ing stretched. Randy’s dementia is help you to problem solve – and JOINT PROPERTY progressing to the point where I they are a shoulder to cry on if can’t leave him alone for long. We you need it. ■ Commentary prepared by Rosemary Hnatiuk, barrister, solicitor & notary public

Most of married or common law couples law it is also a VERY good idea to who have their own homes own them have a co-habitation agreement. After as joint property. This means that if one living together for three years a couple partner dies the other becomes the becomes common-law and family exclusive owner of the property. property rules apply. If they live together Although when both owners are alive and have a child, those rules apply they each own a half interest and if they immediately. were to divorce/separate then each These observations are not intended to would be entitled to half the value, when be legal advice on any matter discussed. one dies, the other gets full ownership. We repair, rent and Legal problems are very specific in No part of the value of the estate goes nature and legal professionals should to the estate of the deceased. This is a be consulted for best results. sell wheelchairs good way to avoid paying higher probate fees for the deceased’s estate. If the and walkers couple intends to have the surviving ...... spouse continue living in the house, then this is a good thing. But if the parties are I am available to provide legal services in the process of separating/divorcing, in Winnipeg or surrounding communities. things get much more complicated. I have a general practice which includes Sometimes it can be a good idea to wills and estates, real estate, family law, change the form of ownership from joint MPI claims and mediation. I will travel to tenancy to tenancy in common, which your home or community at no charge. means that half the value of the property I can provide service in French and becomes part of the deceased’s estate. German. Considerations such as these make it a Call (204) 228-7063 or good idea to have a will which says who 1 (855-933-5454) or will get what, including the children. If send me an email at the couple is separating it is also a good [email protected] idea to have a separation agreement for an appointment. sooner rather than later. For couples who are starting to live together common- (see advertisement on page 5) ADES Living Made Easy Ltd. 1 in 3 Seniors Fall Each Year DEC OF 6 THE ELDE CA Home Healthcare Products • New & Used R R R R E O LY IN V F G Shoprider GK84 O Thorvaldson Chameleon Scooter Care Center An Intermediate Care Facility Shoprider 4-wheel scooter • Breakthrough Technology • Lightweight and portable Neurological Socks & Insoles • Easy to disassemble HELP TO REDUCE FALLS • Government Approved Facility • 8 inch flat free tires Improve Balance & Stability by 31% •24Hour Supervision • Interchangeable Increase Range of Motion by 15% • Reg. Nurse • Health Care Aides panels in Red, Reduce the Discomfort from Pain The BIGGEST breakthrough in Wellness 495 STRADBROOK AVE • WPG Blue or Champagne in 50 years. 452-4044 30 Day Money Back Guarantee www.thorcare.ca I 665 Archibald Street •Wpg 204-799-2700 NQ E UI OM (204) 231-1746 Mon-Fri 9-5 | Sat 10-2 darleneneufeld.voxxlife.com RIES WELC

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TAX and ESTATE PLANNING: Should you always designate

a beneficiary? - Treena Nault, CFP, RRC, Executive Financial Consultant Today, I want to address a very ment agency. Again, it is usually There are many other instances important subject that often gets better to have the funds payable to in which care should be taken when put aside when doing your review the estate, and then the will be making a beneficiary designation meetings with your advisors. updated to direct the funds to be like potential marriage breakdowns Your current accounts may have held in a discretionary trust (referred and policies held by corporations. issues with how they are currently to as a Henson trust) for the benefit Given all of the above, you set up. And, the way they were set of the individual with a disability. should think twice before designat- up in the past may not be in line There can be additional tax benefits ing a direct beneficiary to your Moving Furniture & Small Items with your current wishes or with of using a trust which we could accounts or policies. If you would how your family and your estate review if this applies to your family. like to have your accounts and 204-746-4318 has grown over the years. beneficiaries reviewed, please call 204-746-6141 It seems intuitive to want to name 3. BLENDED FAMILIES to book an appointment and I can a beneficiary whenever possible, Problems can arise if you leave all walk you through your current set however, this could really impact of your assets to your spouse, there up and changes you may want to what you truly want to happen with will be no guarantee that any of consider. ■ SENIORS your estate. your children from a prior relation- ...... DISCOUNT ship will receive anything after your There are circumstances when spouse passes away. In some Coffee’s on! a named beneficiary is blended families, each spouse will Throughout 2020 we’ll be hosting appropriate: write his or her will to ensure information seminars on investing For example, if you are in a first spouse and children are taken care and other financial planning topics marriage or relationship, and want of. However, in order for this strat- that matter to you. I also look for- Dave’s to leave the entire estate, including egy to be effective, you should not ward to welcoming you to our the account/policy in question, to make your new spouse the direct offices (with no obligation) and talk- Cleaning & Janitorial the surviving spouse or partner and beneficiary (or joint owner) of all of ing about your financial goals over Services no other beneficiaries are named in your assets. This may result in no hot coffee. Please feel free to include the will. However, if the spouse suf- assets being subject to the terms of a family member in our conversa- • Residential & Commercial fers from a disability or has creditor your will, and effectively nothing tions. His or her input is important. • 15 Years Experience exposure (e.g. is a business owner), going to your children. Our first seminar regarding tax Call For Rates then a direct beneficiary designa- and estate planning is on Wed., 204-746-4318 tion may not be recommended. 4. MULTIPLE BENEFICIARIES April 8, at 10 a.m. at 200-1605 Designating multiple beneficiar- Regent Ave West, Winnipeg, MB 204-746-6141 We strongly discourage ies is not typically recommended, R2C 3B3. Can provide references. direct beneficiaries in other because if a beneficiary dies before ...... situations, such as: the account or policy holder, the (Seniors’ Discount) surviving beneficiaries will receive Treena Nault is an Executive Financial Consultant 1. BENEFICIARY IS A MINOR all of the assets in the account or with IG Private Wealth Management (Investors (OR A YOUNG ADULT) Group Financial Services Inc). She works col- policy and the family of the laboratively with clients to develop synchronized In most provinces, surviving par- deceased beneficiary will receive financial plans that help them create and preserve ents do not have the authority to nothing. If you would like to con- wealth and pass it on to the next generation manage a minor child’s assets, so template future generations in tax-efficiently. Music Centre unless the parents obtain a court your estate plan, you should des- order of financial guardianship, the ignate “estate” as your beneficiary, This article is published as a general source of Exercise your mind, coordination, information only. It is not intended to provide concentration and motor skills. funds may have to be paid to and have your assets distributed personalized tax, legal or investment advice, and provincial authorities for them to through your will. is not intended as a solicitation to purchase ONSITE or MOBILE manage. If the beneficiary is techni- securities. Treena Nault is solely responsible for Music Lessons for cally an adult but still quite young, What about tax!? its content. For more information on this topic or Children, Adults & Seniors then the financial institution can • Clients often come to me asking to any other financial matter, please consult an Piano • Organ • Keyboard • Guitar •Voice take instructions from him or her, designate a beneficiary to avoid IG Wealth Management Consultant. Serving Winnipeg, Stonewall, Selkirk & area but it may not be suitable for them probate. However, avoiding pro- ...... to control a significant inheritance. bate taxes does not avoid any Now Treena L. Nault, RRC SSONS 6 Week Offering It is usually better to have the funds potential income tax liability. LE SON Executive Financial Consultant for LESS Introductory GWRITING payable to the estate, and then When a direct beneficiary is desig- for Offer - $95 and MUSIC update the will to direct that the nated on an RRSP or RRIF there Seniors Free use of PRODUCTION 200-1605 Regent Ave West, eyboard funds be held in trust until the ben- will be no withholding tax. As a K lessons Winnipeg, MB R2C 3B3 SALES & SERVICE: eficiary reaches a certain age. result, the gross amount in the MUSIC: account or policy is paid to the Guitars, guitar restringing, setups, 2. 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Music Centre Sri Lankan 55+ Group: Collaboration & More! POPULAR NEW COMPATIBLE PRINTER with similar groups By Senaka A. Samarasinghe, Winnipeg, MB CARTRIDGES and LASER TONERS FOR LESS! With the arrival of 2020, the Sri Starting Brother, HP, Xerox (laser) toners! at only Lankan 55+ Group called for a get- $30.00 together on Saturday, January 25th, GREAT PRICE! GREAT DEAL! 2020 at the Access Building in Fort SALES & SERVICE: Garry, Winnipeg. 36 members par- • USB flash drives, SD cards, SDHC ticipated. During winter season, the Memory Cards & Group assembles at Access Centre Adaptors, CDRs, (indoors) whereas during the sum- DVDRs, Cash Register Ribbons, mer period they select an outdoor Surge Protectors, iPhone Cases, iPod location for their monthly gather- Accessories, ing. The main event of the January Gaming Accessories, Laptops/Tablets, etc. session was to watch a Sinhala Computer virus removal. • Batteries (hearing aids, fireplaces, movie, The Frozen Fire followed Church (TUC) on Summerside members and tried to search simi- remote car starters, etc.) with a potluck lunch. Avenue. Suni is the Chairperson of lar sessions during weekends. If it MUSIC: Suni Matthews was invited for SSCF&F. She is conducting these is on weekends children can pro- • Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. vide rides for their parents/elders. Drums and Voice Lessons - onsite or in-home. potluck lunch to covey the type of • Music Accessories, Music Education Software. integration of Sri Lankan 55+ On Mondays time was allocat- Based on this objective we dis- Serving Winnipeg, Stonewall, Selkirk & area Group with other similar organiza- ed from 1.00-2.00 pm for exercise cussed with Church authorities of tions. For the last one year more and 2.00-3.00 pm for fellowship. TUC and obtained two free slots on Text or call Terry: than ten members of our Group Thursdays, a one hour (10.30 am - the 2nd and 4th Saturdays (starting 204-955-5428 were participating in exercise and 11.30 am) period is assigned only at 9.45 am) at TUC. This opportuni- [email protected] Yoga classes conducted by South for exercise. ty will be announced among our www.keyboardventures.com Side Community Fitness and Fellow- Sri Lankan 55+ Group thought to members to make use of this out- 310 Weitzel Street • Winnipeg ship (SSCF&F) at the Trinity United expand this service among more reach. ■ 324 Main Street • Stonewall

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erhaps one of the most inter- esting things about Hall of Fame P T inductions is that you often look at , third from left, hoists the Brier T T the inductees and say, “Wasn’t that Resby Coutts championship trophy with the Vic Peters team. person inducted a long time ago?” That’s certainly how one would look at the latest inductees into Manitoba’s Curling Hall of Fame. Three of Manitoba’s champion curlers, two sensational teams from different eras, and two legendary builders of the game will make up the class of 2020 headed into the Manitoba Curling Hall of Fame. Why they weren’t inducted long ago is anybody’s guess. Vic Peters, Chris Neufeld and T Karen Purdy will be inducted as Darcy (Robertson) Kirkness curlers; Darcy (Robertson) Kirkness’s Canadian junior women’s champion team from 1984 and ’s 2011 world champion team will be inducted in the team category; while Ernie Oliver and Resby Coutts will be inducted in the builder category. Already in the Hall with their 1992 Brier winning team, the late T Vic Peters and his long-time second Jeff Stoughton Chris Neufeld, are fittingly being inducted together into the Manitoba inducted as a builder of the game. whom I am included and of Ernie Curling Hall of Fame in the Curler Oliver said he was completely sur- Oliver who not just built our sport, category. They had reached the The 2020 honoured teams are prised by the selection which makes but invented a new way to play it,” Manitoba men’s final twice before from two different eras. Darcy him the first person involved in the said Coutts who is also a brilliant winning in 1992 en route to a Brier (Robertson) Kirkness’s Canadian new two-person version of curling curling writer. “I am honoured to victory, won Manitoba again in 1993 1984 junior women’s championship to be honoured. think that people feel I did some and 1997, and were the Manitoba team was the last Manitoba team to Also, to be inducted in the builder good for our sport along the way.” Senior champs in 2008. Peters passed win the Canadian title before there category is Resby Coutts, whose 50- Coutts’ latest work can be found away in 2016. was an opportunity to go on to a year career as a curling volunteer in the pages of SportsLife Magazine “Our family is proud, but sad world event. The second team did and broadcaster led to two terms as in Winnipeg. that my dad is not here to receive experience success at the world President of CurlManitoba and a The Manitoba Curling Hall of this honour in person,” said Peters’ level. Jeff Stoughton’s 2011 world term as Chair of ’s Fame induction banquet will take daughter . championship team was the most Board of Governors. place Sunday, May 3 at Canada recent Manitoba men’s team to “I am in awe of the accomplish- Inns Polo Park. Tickets are available “But he might not have shown up ■ anyway,” she added, smiling. “He capture the world men’s title. ments of the players and teams with at the CurlManitoba office. really didn’t like being singled out. He The skips, Darcy and Jeff, both was always more about the team.” paid tribute to the teams which had Manitoba Churches – Also being inducted in 2020 as created special memories through Golden Stream – Church of the United Station of Golden a curler is one of only a few curlers their accomplishments. Jeff took and Silver Stream – Methodist / Presbyterian - 1889 who have won Manitoba titles in an extra moment to pay tribute to three different categories. Karen Purdy Vic Peters. Golden Stream, first known as Pine won Manitoba junior, mixed, and “Even though we were about the Creek, no longer exists. It was a settle- three women’s championships along same age, he was a role model in ment southeast of Neepawa in what is with a Canada Games gold medal how we played the game,” said now the Municipality of West Lake- between 1989 and 1995. Stoughton. “His attitude and sports- Gladstone. “I am touched and honoured that manship were unparalleled.” The name of Golden Stream presum- people here still remember me,” Innovator Ernie Oliver, the driv- ably comes from that of the stream said Purdy, who made the trip to ing force behind establishment of flowing into Dead Creek. It is unusual Manitoba from Regina for the two-person stick curling in both for Manitoba, though, since the generic announcement. Manitoba as well as Canada, will be term “stream” is more commonly used in eastern Canada. At one time Golden Creek had a post office, school, stores and blacksmith's ENTER ONLINE TO WIN shop. It also had a Canadian the understanding their religious services Railway station. It was noted as a new would alternate. The arrangement did a 4-book collection of illustrated stories of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. settlement in 1874, and was first not last, however, and the church came CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED - DRAW DATE: FEB. 20/2020 recorded on a map in 1876. The post to be known as Golden Stream office opened in 1879, closed in 1898, Presbyterian Church. reopened in 1899, and closed In 1924 Golden Stream Presbyterian permanently in 1955. Church became Golden Stream United The Church of the United Station of Church. It was closed for a few years in Golden and Silver Stream was opened in the late 1920s and early 1930s and November 1889 by Divine Service con- reopened in 1933. The last service in ducted by Rev. Peter Wright from Portage the church was on May 10th 1970. la Prairie. Among those who served at the After its closure the church was bought by church thereafter were Rev. Stalker, Rev. Murray McConnell, a local resident, who Munro, George Dickson, Rev. Pogue, left it for visitors. Inside were a guest and Rev. Arvon Keating. book and scale model of the church. Both Methodists and Presbyterians had Photographed in 1991 Visit www.seniorscope.com worked together to build the church on Tyrrell Mendis, assisted and encouraged by his wife Doreen, has photographed more than to enter to win this amazing collection of Bomber history! 700 places of worship in Manitoba over the past 35 years. It is an ongoing project to record the fast-disappearing relics of our heritage. Draw date extended: February 20th, 2020. One entry per person. His travelling exhibition of 48 pieces, Testaments of Faith, Manitoba’s Heritage Churches Prize courtesy of authors Roy Rosmus & Scott Taylor is now available for booking. 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WINNIPEG More listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) MISC EVENTS A&O - 13th Annual 55+ Housing & Westminster Concert Organ Series - wind-up in April. Lunch and prize$ included. Active Lifestyles Expo, SAVE THE DATE, Denis Bedard (Vancouver), Sun. Apr. 26, Time off at Christmas and Easter. The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Fri. May 29, 2020, 10 am-4 pm at Victoria 2:30 pm, Westminster United Church, Call or text 204-770-3903 Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), Inn Hotel, 1808 Wellington Ave. Westminster at Maryland. 204-784-1330 The Pembina 55-PLUS Curling League - 7 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort aoexpo.ca, 204-956-6440 Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne. Seniors’ Choral Society - Inviting new is looking for curlers. We curl at the Frequently there is a Coin auction. 55+ members. Practice Mondays, Pembina Curling Club located at 1341 Call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 HEALTH/WELLBEING 10 am-12 noon, at McClure Place, Pembina Hwy (close to McGillivray). Two The Manitoba Prostate Cancer 533 Greenwood Place. 204-669-5570, games are played per week, alternating Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - Support Group - Monthly meetings, 3rd www.seniorschoralsociety.ca between Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 1 pm. 2nd Sunday ea. month except July & Aug., Wed. ea. Month, 7-9 pm. Next meeting Teams are established using random 10 am-4 pm, at the Charterhouse Hotel. Winnipeg Male Chorus - practices Wed. Feb. 19, 7 pm, at the First Unitarian Monday evenings, 7 p.m. on a variety of selection for each of 4 rounds (10 Games Free adm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres. per round). An alternative is to start off by tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy music in Fort Gary United Church. Dr. Jeff Saranchuk and a representative No audition required. sparing. For registration information please or sell. Come with paper, leave with Gold. from the Health Science Centre Foundation visit our website at “55pluscurling.com” Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 will be talking about “A Vision for a The Friendly Club - Friday night dancing to email us at [email protected] Winnipeg Doll Extravaganza - Doll, Manitoba Urologic Centre”. Free admission. live bands all year long, 8 pm-12 am, Anavets or call Ed at 204-261-8049 Teddy, Toy, and Dollhouse Miniature Show Free parking, refreshments, door prizes. Assiniboia Unit #283, 3584 Portage Ave. Non-members $5. 204-837-6708 Deer Lodge Antlers Men's Curling (50+) - and Sale, Sun. Mar. 15, 10 am-4 pm, at 204-667-4156, [email protected] Openings avail. For teams or individuals for the Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage. Beyond Belief AA (secular) - Good Neighbours Choristers - Meet 2019-20 season. Curl Mon. and/or Wed. Adm. $5, free parking, door prizes, bring Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, basement of Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, 720 Henderson and/or Fri., 10 am. Includes Christmas and a can of dog food for Cupcakes Pommy United Church, 613 St. Marys Rd. 1 hr. Hwy. Choral exp. preferred but not essential. windup banquets. Bryan: 204-889-6577 & Friends Rescue and Rehabilitation and Donna: [email protected], Sandra: OPEN meeting. Blue doors open by 6:10. VOLUNTEER - Winnipeg ICE Hockey receive an extra door prize ticket. Info: Cathy: 204-981-5055 [email protected] Hedy 204-837-7722 Club - Watch a game for free while helping Winnipeg Bladder Cancer Support Whirlaway Westerners Square Dance out our Hockey Club! Needed: 1 Head Off- Norwood St. Boniface Legion BR. Group - Meetings - third Tues. ea. month, Club - Learn Modern Square Dancing Ice Official (honorarium role) to lead a team #43, The Ladies Auxiliary - Annual 7-8:30 pm at Concordia Village, Bldg. #1, Fridays at the Kirkfield-Westwood C.C., of Off-Ice Officials. Volunteer roles: 1 Time Pancake Breakfast, Sun. Feb. 16, 10 am- Multi Purpose Rm, 1125 Molson St. 165 Sansome Ave in St. James. 7-9:30 pm. Clock Keeper, 1 Score Sheet Keeper, 2 1 pm. Adults $8, 6-10 $4, 5 and under Free parking. No pre-registration required. Singles, couples & new dancers welcome. Goal Judges, 2 Penalty Box Attendants, 1 Free. Live fiddling music. Official Festival First 3 dances are free. 204-831-8954 Online Scorer, 1 Goals/Assists, 2 Plus/Minus, du Voyaguer Family will make an appear- 2 Shots on goal, 1 Face-offs. Tricia Neill, 50 ance. 50-50 draw, silent auction. when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank MEALS / LUNCHEONS when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank The Happy Homesteaders - Senior men when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Below Sports + Ent. 204-489-7465 Tickets: Judi @ 204-475-9921 or The Women's Canadian Club of sing a capella barbershop harmony. Perform email [email protected] Winnipeg - Luncheon, Feb. 26, 12 noon, in various senior venues, afternoons only. VOLUNTEERING at RBC Convention Centre. Speaker Art Recruiting for tenors, leads, baritones, & Khartum Ladies Auxiliary - Annual Victoria Lifeline - Home Service Bridge & Card Party, Thur. Apr. 16, lunch Miki CM OM "Justice in our Time" provid- basses. Rehearsals Mon’s, 1:30-3:30 pm in ing a brief history of the Japanese in Representative - Volunteers needed to 12 pm, Bridge/Cards 1 pm, Shrine House, Legion (lower level), 426 Osborne, Sept.- explain and set up the Lifeline equipment 1155 Wilkes Ave. Tickets $15: Arla @ Canada. Aurora Dance Group from the May. 204-888-4214 Senior Scope Japanese Cultural Center performs. Cost Senior Scope Senior Scope in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, 204-253-0006. In support of children living mileage reimbursed. Melissa: 204- with disabilities. $28. Reservations before Feb. 20: 204- La chorale des Intrépides - Recruiting 663-5657 or [email protected] French Speaking Choral Singers to share 956-6773 or [email protected] Winnipeg Model Railroad Club - their talent or simply to sing. Practices Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert (WLDA) - Annual Open House, Sat. Apr. 4, 10 am-5 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, at Collège Louis Volunteers needed for: Events Director, to pm, & Sun. Apr. 5, 10 am-4 pm, at Riel, 585 St-Jean-Baptiste St. If interested: attend monthly Board meetings. Must have Charleswood Legion Hall, 6003 Roblin Anavets Assiniboia #283 - Valentine’s Dance Party, Fri. Feb. 14, 8 pm-12 am, [email protected] transportation.; Page Administrators, to mon- Blvd. Proceeds itor, receive and post info pertaining to lost to support St. Amant Center. 3584 Portage Ave. Destiny Band. 55+ Dance Club - Mondays, 1-3 pm, in Please mention Please mention Please mention Non-members $5. 204-837-6708 dogs. Minimum commitment 6-8 hours/mo. Please advocate for Canadian Legion Hall, 134 Marion St. Old-time live along with computer and internet access. research animals by signing and sharing Anavets Assiniboia #283 - The Friendly band resumes Sept. 10. 204-233-5892 [email protected] or an e petition through the House of Club, Fri. Night dancing to live bands. 8 pm- [email protected] 12 am. Non-members $5. 204-837-6708 Commons at: https://petitions.our SPORTS/FITNESS/GAMES Holy Family Home - Volunteers needed commons.ca/en/Petition/Details? Crestview United Church - True Harmony, Lady Bowlers - Fridays at 12:45 pm at Petition=e-2285 for evening and Sat. morning programs. or google e petitions a group of women who sing a capella , Polo Park. For ladies of all ages. We bowl 165 Aberdeen Ave. Call Janice: House of Commons and put # e 2285 in Fri. Feb. 28, 316 Hamilton Ave. Tickets $15. for fun. If you can’t commit to every week 204-589-7381, ext. 265 the search bar. available at: 204-888-9170 come spare with us. 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WINNIPEG More listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) Cont’d The North Centennial Seniors Assoc. - great interactive social setting.Transportation Cribbage 6:30-8:30; 1st Wed. of mo. Wanted Cribbage players for Wed. 1 pm. Seeking volunteers for Grandma and & hot lunch provided. Members $18.88/day. Book Club, 204-654-1109; Thu., Call Terry: 204-453-1085 Grandpa Swim Program with preschoolers. (WRHA set fee). Call 204-586-8541 ext. Painting/crafts 10-2, Quilting 6:30-9 pm; Manor Adult Day Club - 320 Sherbrook St. Tue. Mornings, Oct.-June. . Contact: 123. Referrals made through WRHA at Sat. Bridge 1-4 pm. Info: 204-339-0432 We are a pacesetters adult day program for [email protected] or 204-582-0066 204-788-8330, or call Case Coordinator. or [email protected] seniors who live in the community who have Misericordia Health Centre - Volunteers The Gospel Message - Sundays, Feb. Senior Achievers - Meet 3rd Thur. 1-3 mild Alzheimers/Dementia. Tues-Fri. Referrals needed for reg. shifts in Gift Shop - Call 16 & 23, 3-4 pm, at Fort Garry Community pm at 618 Selkirk Ave. Bingo, 50/50, made through WRHA. 204-784-1378 204-788-8134, and to escort and stay with Centre (Hobson Site), 880 Oakenwald meat draws, door prizes, coffee. Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - residents while attending spiritual services Ave. Told Simply & in Accordance with Call Pat: 204-414-5360 ensures the accessibility and availability of inside the same building, Thur. or Fri.’s, what JESUS Lived & Taught. A free service Brooklands Active Living Centre & French-language services and support 10-11:30 am. Call 204-788-8132, or and no obligation, ALL WELCOME! KINRC - 1960 William Ave. W. Reflexology programs for the French-speaking population www.misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer Enquiries: [email protected] Treatments, Foot, Hand, Aroma Touch $20 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: or apply in person. Free parking. Together Time Drop in - 2nd Thur. of mo, for 20 mins. 3rd Wed. of mo. 204-632-8367 Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and Caregiving with Confidence - Volunteer 1:30-3:30 pm, Prairie Spirit United Church, Brooklands Active Living Centre - Floor Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 Drivers, Male Respite Volunteers, Telephone 207 Thompson Dr. Next drop-in dates: Curling, Carpet Bowling, Whist - Wed’s, Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., Support Volunteers to support caregivers Feb. 13 (Valentine’s theme), Mar. 12. Free, 7 pm. 1960 William Ave. 204-632-8367 [email protected] wanted. 204-452-9491 or adult drop-in. Play cards, table games or St. Matthews Maryland Community Weston Seniors Club - Programs: [email protected] just conversation. Light refreshments, door computer training, cooking, guest speak- prizes. Info: Chris: 204-895-7410 Ministry - Seniors Art Workshop Misericordia Volunteer Services - Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm, instruction ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet accepting applications for Spiritual Health, Pembina Active Living (PAL) 55+ - and supplies provided, no experience nec- Tuesdays at 1625 Logan. 204-774-3085 Recreation Services and Rehabilitation Winter classes and drop-in continues. essary. Seniors Health and Wellness pro- High Steppers Seniors Social Club - programs. Training provided. 204-788-8132 Special events: Still Bloomin’ Garden Club, gram Fridays, 11 am-1 pm. Different well- Meet Wed. & Thur. for fun and activities. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ - Volunteers Thur. Feb. 27, 1 pm, presenter Laura Reeves, ness activities weekly. Healthy snacks pro- New members / volunteers welcome. needed to help promote the downtown com- a botanist from Prairie Shore Botanicals, vided. 365 McGee St., 204-774-3957, Winakwa Community Centre, munity. 426 Portage Ave. 204-958-4644. teaching about edible and medicinal wild www.stmatthewsmaryland.ca 980 Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477 https://downtownwinnipegbiz.com plants; Coffee PALs, Fri. Mar. 6, 1 pm at Access Fort Garry; Zing into Spring, MB Christian Writer’s Assoc. (MCWA) - Archwood 55 - Yoga, fitness classes, line Charleswood Long Term Care - Thur. Mar. 19, 1 pm. Registration for spring Meets 10 Sat. afternoons/yr. Writers of all dancing, or art instruction. Drop in for a Volunteers needed to assist with garden classes. New members welcome. Info: levels welcome. Annual membeship $25. board game, pickleball, floor curling or bil- maintenance, 1 hr, 2-3 times/wk. Exp. in 204-946-0839, www.pal55plus.com Drop-in $3/mtg. Meetings: 1:30-4 pm, at liards. Visit our website for a list of lunch- garden maint. Melanie: 204-833-3663 or [email protected] Bleak House Centre, 1637 Main St. Info: eons, social activities, informational sessions Deer Lodge Centre, - 204-256-3642, 1-204-326-7286 and bus trips. 565 Guilbault St. Office hrs: 2109 Portage Ave. Filipino United Community Church - Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. 204-416-1067 or Volunteers needed for recreation pro- Seniors Fellowship every other Wed. 6-7:30 Meadowood United Church - Handiworks Crafters Group, 2nd and 4th [email protected] grams, gift shop, bartenders & bar servers, pm, 1039 Pritchard Ave. Our Seniors enjoy www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com PRIME, community programs, friendly visit- sharing stories over a light meal, hymn- Tuesdays of mo, 2 pm. Started Sept. 11. ing. 204-831-2503 or visit www.deer- singing, listening to speakers, collecting Quilter’s Group, every Thur., noon at Sturgeon Creek United Church - lodge.mb.ca/volunteers.html goods for donation, and volunteering in the Meadowood Church, 1111 Dakota St. Fellowship gatherings. Games, cards, con- Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Family Life Center at 240 Pritchard every $35 fee/year. 204-256-7002 versation and light refreshments. 2nd Thur. of 185 Despins Street - Volunteers needed other Wed. 9 am-12 pm. Info: 431-337-1113, South Winnipeg Family Community the mo., 1:30-3 pm except July and Aug. to transport residents in wheelchairs to their [email protected] Drop-In – Seniors meet Wed’s, 9:30- Free. 204-895-7410 in-house appointments, incl. Mass. Mon-Fri, Vital Seniors - Monthly Book Club: 204- 11:30 am, at 800 Point Rd. Includes Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Br # 141 - Live Sun AM’s. Volunteer Services 204-235-2111; 257-4014, Bridge: 204-256-3832, Carpet coffee, snacks, activities. 204-284-9311 band every Sat., 1-4:30 pm. Adm. Includes [email protected] Bowling: 204-452-2230, Line Dancing: Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 lite lunch. Chase the Ace Draw ea. Sat. Actionmarguerite St. Vital, 450 River 204-334-3559, Monthly Luncheon: 204- Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., Tickets on sale 3:30-4:25 pm. Draw 4:30 Road - Volunteers needed to help 255-7508, Monthly Men's Breakfast: 204- 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; Mon. pm. Info: 204-589-6315 ext 103. Recreation staff, outings (shopping), 452-2230, Scrabble: 204-257-4014, luncheons 4th Wed., 12-1 pm. All welcome. The Friends of Library Book Club - Mass, transport residents in wheelchairs St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Call Gerry: 204-257-1475 Seeks new members. Meet 3rd Tue. ea mo to in-house appointments. Mon-Sat. Willow Centre & KINRC - 110-61 Tyndall Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for at 10:15 am on 2nd Floor of Millennium Volunteer Services 204-235-2111, Ave. Reflexology Treatments, Foot, Hand, seniors. Play Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Library. Books chosen are available through [email protected] Aroma Touch $20 for 20 mins. 1st Wed. St. Vital. Call 256-6654 the library. Membership is free. Call: 204- when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank 204-632-5940 when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank 452-3369 or 204-254-6697 Meals on Wheels - Volunteers needed in: of mo. Fibromyalgia Support Group of Downtown, Point Douglas, Seven Oaks and Keewatin Inkster Neighbourhood Winnipeg - For info: 204-975-3037 Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - Transcona. Drivers receive an honorarium. Resource Council Inc. - Legal Clinic, last Programs: Cribbage, line dancing, floor curl- 204-956-7711, www.mealswinnipeg.com Monday/mo. at Willow Centre Senior Apt’s, Elmwood EK Active Living Centre - ing, quilting, fitness, etc. Call: 204-254-1010 110-61 Tyndall Ave. Members can access Café: Wed. 10:30-noon. Coffee and treats ext. 206. WHIST, Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop - Volunteer $1. Come and see what other events and in a professional environment and have fun! Wills and Power of Attorney preparation - contact Bob or Fran: 204-257-3172. $50/doc. Call for app’t: 204-774-3085 activities the Centre has to offer. ie: Jonathan Toews Centre, 1188 Dakota St. at 445 Chalmers Ave. 204-668-0967 Community Woodshop (including a Ladies [email protected] Senior Scope Transcona Council for Seniors - Senior Scope at 10:30 Fridays), Hand & Foot Canasta, Senior Scope The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - The Bereavement Care Program of Seniors that Sizzle Lunch and Learn Series, Carpet Bowling, floor curling (Mon. 1-3) and 3-203 Duffield St. Various activities for Concordia Hospital - seeking Grief Thursdays, doors open 11:30 am, at 209 many more. 180 Poplar @ Brazier. adults 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Support Volunteers to provide telephone Yale Ave. W. $7 ea. Reservations: 204-222- Membership $20. 204-669-0750 programs and services. 204-987-8850 5947 or [email protected]. The 55+ Dining grief support to family members of people Fraternal Order of Eagles - 3459 Fort Garry Legion - 1125 Pembina Hwy., who have died at the Hospital. Flexible 4 Experience, Home cooked meals, served Paper Bingo, Fri., Early Bird 7:15 pm; and Mondays and Wed’s, 4:30 pm and Fri’s at Pembina Hwy. Cribbage Tues. 1 pm. $100 hrs/wk. Work from home. Bob Milks: 204- for a 28 or better hand. Free Coffee; Wed. Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Auxiliary Lucky 661-7402, [email protected] noon. Open to 55+. 204-222-5947 to hear Star. All Welcome. Kitchen open for Lunch. menu and make reservations before 8 am of Bingo, doors open 11:30 am, games 12:55 Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety - pm; Sun. Bingo, doors open 5:30, games The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens

Please mention day you wish to attend. Please mention Please mention Volunteer opportunities. Visit mips.ca ‘About 6:30 pm. 204-269-4332 after 4:30 Mon-Fri. Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet Us’ to learn about our Volunteer Program. North Centennial Seniors Assoc. - Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Activities: chair and mat exercises, aqua fit- The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell [email protected] or 204-927-6477. Family Resource Centre - Seniors 55+, bingo. Special events /group trips offered. ness with ramp access, People with 204-222-7504 or [email protected] Southeast Personal Care Home - Arthritis exercises, carpet bowling, zumba, 51 Morrow Ave, St.Vital. Monday - Drop-In Volunteers needed to assist with recreation weight training, etc. Social: games, bingo, 9:30-11:30 am, Tuesday - S.T.A.R.S. Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, hot dog days, pot lucks, holiday luncheons, 9:30-11:30 am, presentations, monthly Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 presentations, travelogues, day trips, library birthday lunch, outings, games, etc. Wed. - Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Vista Park Lodge Personal Care and painting classes. 90 Sinclair St. at Steppin' Up FREE Exercise Class 10- 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Home - in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Dufferin Ave. 204-582-0066 or 11:30 am, Thur. - Pickle Ball 9:30-12 pm. 55+ Men’s Club - Wed. & Thur. afternoons, [email protected] or www.NCseniors.ca Coffee/Tea/snacks provided. More info, Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: call Sheila: 204-990-2339 1-4 pm, at Bourkevale Lawn Bowling, 900 [email protected] Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 Ferry Road. Art and hobby classes, or just HSC Winnipeg - Volunteers welcome in Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, The PROBUS Club of Winnipeg - enjoy a coffee. 204-987-8850 patient and support areas, 7 days a week. Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy is a group for the retired or semi-retired. Men's Shed - New in Transcona, starting Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. Info: 204-489-2882, or Oct. 16, 3 pm, at Oxford Heights C.C. 787-3533 or email: [email protected] Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with [email protected] www.menssheds.ca, 204-224-4941 Parkview Place, Long Term Care by a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - Peer run Southeast Personal Care Home - Wpg Polish Legion Br 246, 1335 Main day program for seniors. Transportation & program by men for men at Woodhaven is looking for volunteers during the day, evening St. - Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily Mon-Sat, hot lunch provided. Members $17.70/day. Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, or the weekend to assist with the recreation Senior Lunch & Dance - Weds, 12:30-3 pm, Call 784-1229. Referrals made through Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 $10; Fri. Meat Draws, 5-9pm; Karaoke, WRHA at 788-8330, or call Case Coord. afternoons, 1-4 pm. Call 204-832-0629 Fri./Sat, 8-midnite; Chase the Ace - Sat, Southdale Seniors - in Southdale CC. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - PROGRAMS /SERVICES 10 pm. Hall Rental. Info: 204-589-5493 Activities: travel to Moose Jaw spa and Maritimes, local tours/workshops, birthday (1588 Main St.) Shuttle Bus runs Wed. Charleswood Adult Day Program - Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 Main. mornings for $15 from the north end and Mon. 12:30 pm whist, Tue. 10 am coffee lunches, Celebrations matinees, casino trips, Social Day Program for seniors ASD bingo, writing, bridge, canasta, cribbage, $15 from the South End (members). Transportation and hot lunch provided. and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, 1 pm Transportation from Seven Oaks, Garden Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 12:30 pm Cribbage, floral arranging, games, movies, indoor walking, Referrals made through WRHA. Call teas, etc. 204-253-4599, membership $12. City, West Kildonan, Maples & South End. 204-889-4608 or your Case Coordinator. Friday 9:30 am Quilting. 204-338-4723 Get lunch, bingo, entertainment, refresh- Golden Rule Seniors - Fort Rouge Leisure Fred Douglas Lodge Adult Day McBeth house (a non-profit organization ments & transportation home. 204-339-1701 for seniors and community) - Various activi- Centre, 625 Osborne St. Mon. Bingo 1 pm. Program - 1275 Burrows Ave. Social day Tues. Bridge 2 pm. Thurs. Singalong 10 am. St. James Anglican Church - Sundays, program for seniors. Fun activities: themed ties. Mon. morning drop in rsvp, Yoga, 50+ 9:30 am, 195 Collegiate St. Handicapped 2-3 pm, 6-7:30 pm, 204-479-4857; Tue. Floor shuffleboard 1 pm. Bridge 1 pm. Fri. parties, exercises and entertainment in a China painters 10 am. Carpet bowling 1 pm. accessible. All welcome. Continued on next page February 10 - March 9, 2020 • V18N8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9

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Carman - South Central Alzheimer rounds in the curling season. ALL skill levels. Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors Society - 16th Annual Alzheimer Stick and slide delivery. Join anytime. Mon. & Volunteers needed: Congregate Meal Program, 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Awareness Ukrainian Dinner, Sat. Feb. 22, Fri., 1:30 pm, at Selkirk Curling Rink, 381 Handi-van drivers, Medical drivers, Friendly visits Need people to be on our list of available at Carman Community Hall. Tickets $30 ea. Jemima St. Ken Bumstead, 204 785-2207 and safety checks. Call Lorri: 204-427-2869 drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. Dance to the music of "Revival", a 50s, 60s Springfield - Springfield Seniors - Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: and 70s band and Auction. Tickets, call 204-444-3139 - Louis Riel Day [email protected] Alzheimer Winkler office 204-325-5634, or Celebration, Mon. Feb. 17, Anola CC. Continued on page 12 Bob in Carman 204-745-2649. Proceeds Opening Ceremony 10 am. Pancake to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Breakfast for Heart and Stroke, Feb.15, Cooks Creek - The EastMan Seed Dugald CC. Savers & Seeds of Diversity - Seedy St. Andrews Heritage Centre - Moccasin Travel /Leisure / Activities Saturday, Feb. 22, Cooks Creek C.C. Starts Workshop, Feb. 15, 22, Mar. 7, 14. 374 River 9:30 am (Seminar: Master Gardener by Rd. St. Andrews. Toddler $100, Adult $125. Mick Manfield. How to sow, plant…); 11 am Register: www.standrewsrectory.ca (Backyard Composting $5 ea.); 12:30 St. Andrews Heritage Centre - BROADWAY (Keynote - Dr. Gordon Goldsborough, Presentation: Babies, Bunnies & Beaks, Feb. in the Manitoba Historical Society - Horticultural 22. 374 River Rd. St. Andrews. Learn about BADLANDS History $5). Seed swap tables. Bring clean the wildlife babies in your backyards. Prairie seeds with grow info in packets, pill bottles Wildlife Ambassadors, and make a craft. $5 Medora Musical or env’s to swap. Full day $15 ind/family. ea / $15 family (max 4). Register: www. June 22-26, 2020 Info: [email protected] standrewsrectory.ca. Info: 204-339-6396, If you enjoy the live performances in Branson Interlake/Eastern Region - Alzheimer [email protected] and the Wild West ways in Deadwood, Society - Family Support Groups: Gimli, Stonewall - si55Plus - Oddfellows Hall then you are sure to love this! 3rd Tues. of mo, 1 pm, Gimli Community (O.F. Hall), 374-1st St. W., Stonewall. 204- Included Tour Features Heatlh Centre; Lac du Bonnet, 2nd Wed., 467-2582: Monthly luncheons; Pickleball, • Motorcoach Transportation from Winnipeg 6:30 pm, Health Centre; Selkirk, 1st Wed., Tue’s 7 pm - Stonewall Collegiate, Thur’s • 4 Nights Accommodations 7 pm, Gordon Howard Centre; Springfield, 7:15 pm - Stonewall Centennial School. $5 • Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Only $799 when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank 3rd Thur., 1 pm, Springfield Library; Drop in, $3 si55Plus members. when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank • Medora Orientation Tour Stonewall, 4th Tues., 10 am, Stonewall & • Welcome Reception per person, District Health Centre. Info: 204-268-4752 Teulon - Senior Citizens’ Club - Monthly • Medora Musical • Pitchfork Steak Fondue double or [email protected] gatherings at Teulon Rockwood Centennial Hall: Feb. 13 - band: The Mosaics; Mar. 12 - • Gospel Brunch and Live Show Interlake Juried Art Show 2020, • Scenic Drive Theodore National Park band: Prairie Crocus; Apr. 9 - band: Trail • Services of an Embassy Tour Director Selkirk, MB - May 1 (Art Talk by Jurors Riders; May 14 - band: Southglen Fiddlers; and Artists Reception), May 2-3 (Show Jun. 11 - band: Gem Stars. Doors open 12 SAVE $25 - Book & Deposit by Feb. 28 Senior Scope open to public) at Selkirk Recreational noon, dancing at 1 pm, lunch 3 pm. Cost Senior Scope Complex, 180 Easton Drive. Entry deadline $7/person. Joan Trombo, 204-886-2098 Apr. 3. Entry Forms available at www.gwenfoxgallery.com. More Info: VOLUNTEER [email protected], or 204-482-4359 Beausejour - Alzheimer Society Komarno - Dance, Sun. Mar. 22, 1-5 pm. Interlake/Eastern Office - Volunteers Music by Mark Morisseau. Advance tickets Needed: Evening Telehealth Session Host only, $20 ea. Lunch included. Call Mona: at Beausejour Hospital, once monthly thru Please mention 204-886-2994. All proceeds go to the April; Care Partner Support Group Please mention Komarno Community Hall Renovations. Facilitator, dates/times TBD, once monthly Selkirk - Selkirk Senior Mixed ongoing. Personal and/or professional expe- EMBASSY TOURS Recreational Curling League - welcomes rience with dementia required; professional 204-757-9383 1-800-723-8051 new curlers. Individual entry. Play positions experience preferred for Facilitator position. www.embassytours.ca accommodated where possible. New teams Info, Samantha: 204-268-4752, formed by random draw for each of the 6 [email protected]

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Creamy Spinach & Mushroom Pasta Metric Ingredients: Imperial 300 g dried pasta of your choice 10 1/2 oz 30 ml olive oil 2 tbsp 227 g button mushrooms, sliced 8 oz 5 ml dried oregano 1 tsp 300 ml vegetable broth 1 1/4 cup 15 ml lemon juice 1 tbsp 75 ml cream cheese 6 tbsp 375 ml spinach leaves 1 1/2 cup

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup (175 ml) cooking liquid. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes. Stir in oregano, broth and lemon juice. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half. Stir in cream cheese and spinach. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved cooking liquid and then cooked pasta. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through before serving.

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SOLUTION ON NEXT PAGE February 10 - March 9, 2020 • V18N8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11 January 28, 2020 January 31, 2020 ARCHIVES OF MANITOBA LAUNCHES PROVINCE ‘YOUR ARCHIVES: THE HISTORIES WE SHARE’ OFFERS FREE Manitobans are invited to cele- “We are excited to give this oppor- images, documentary art, cartograph- brate the 150th anniversary of tunity to Manitobans and to see our ic records and architectural records PARK ENTRY Manitoba becoming a province by 2020 exhibit expand over the course from the government of Manitoba, helping shape a unique history of the year,” Cox said. “These archives private individuals and organizations, FOR MONTH exhibit, Sport, Culture and Heritage belong to all Manitobans and we and from the Hudson’s Bay Company. Minister Cathy Cox announced. hope that throughout the year, peo- The Hudson’s Bay Company Archives “I encourage everyone to partici- ple will help us will create an exhibit records spanning 1670 to 1920 are OF FEBRUARY pate in Your Archives: The Histories that highlights the breadth and listed on the UNESCO Memory of the The Manitoba government is We Share so a wide range of voices depth of our archive collection.” World Register. offering free park entry for the and views are represented, reflect- The public can participate by Additional Archives of Manitoba entire month of February so visitors ing the diverse cultures, communi- visiting the Archives online at events include: can take advantage of the many ties and perspectives of our many www.manitoba.ca/yourarchives • an evening of Films from the winter activities available in provin- histories,” said Cox. “This is one way or at the Archives of Manitoba at Archives at the Metropolitan cial parks at no cost. we can showcase our stories with a 200 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg. Entertainment Centre on Wed., Vehicle permits are not required unique history project curated by (www.gov.mb.ca/chc/archives/ Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in any provincial park in February, Manitobans, for Manitobans.” visiting/index.html). They can also • Saturdays at the Archives, when but Snopasses are still required for Your Archives: The Histories We follow the archives on Twitter the research room will be open the snowmobiles using groomed trails Share offers Manitobans the oppor- @MBGovArchives or email last Saturday of each month, and; in the parks, and entrance fees still tunity to choose an archival record [email protected]. • Indigenous Afternoons in the apply in national parks. held at the Archives of Manitoba and The holdings of the Archives of Archives, with local academics and Trail grooming reports and maps explain why that record matters. Manitoba are a rich resource for the researchers available to provide addi- of winter trails can be found at Exhibits will be built both online and study of the history of Manitoba and tional assistance two Wednesday www.manitobaparks.com. at the York Avenue archives building its people, as well as the history of afternoons each month. Information on park events and to display the records that are cho- the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), See more details and dates at programs can be found at www. sen by the public. The exhibit will the minister said. The Archives of www.manitoba.ca/yourarchives/ facebook.com/MBGovParks and grow throughout 2020 and will be Manitoba acquires textual records, events.html. at www.manitobaparks.com. supported by additional public events. still images, sound and moving (Events tab) Facebook Finds COULD YOU NOT!!!!!!! For the record:

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Selkirk - Selkirk and District Lions Club - service contact list, Erik kits, help with paper- St. Laurent Senior Resource Council 646-2504; Les services rivière seine pour aînés - Looking for members. Join Lions and help work. Facility available to rent. Selkirk - Selkirk & District Senior Resource aide et appui avec T.I.S.U. et autres formu- our community. Allan Hoehn: 431-334-9363, www.dauphinseniors.com, 204-638-6485 Council Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South laires, soins des pieds, transport, compagnie, [email protected] East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - Interlake Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; soins à domicile, maladies, deuil, logement, Selkirk - Tudor House Personal Care (262 Hoddinott) - Area residents welcome to Springfield Services to Seniors 444-3139; finances. Mélanie Brémaud : 204-424-5285. Home needs volunteers. Various positions. play cribbage Tues., whist Fri. Also: pool, quilt- Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council Selkirk - Gordon Howard Centre (384 Info: Denise Smith 204-482-6601 Ext: 128, ing and stitchery, art group, table and floor 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, Eveline St) - Hobby workshops, fitness [email protected] shuffleboard, book club, yoga, potluck sup- Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or classes, recreational programs, pers and casino trips. 204-654-3082 (msg). Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg volunteer opportunities and more. Also, Selkirk - Betel Home - Looking for volun- River Resource Council 367-9128 teers for afternoons and Thur. evenings. Info: Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - special events, such as outings, seasonal Matt Mutcheson @ 204-482-5469 ext. 20956 For seniors with disabilities, to assist in Montcalm Service to Seniors - Meal meals and presentations. Please visit www. or [email protected] maintaining independent living. Services: program with activities and musical entertain- gordonhoward.ca or call 204-785-2092 Luncheons/Dinners, Walking Group, Bingo, ment in/at Letellier-Hall Fridays. Joanne: 204- Springfield - Springfield Seniors - PROGRAMS / SERVICES etc., friendly visiting and checks, transportation, 304-0551 or email: [email protected] 204-444-3139 - Chair excercises, Carpet A&O: Support Services for Older Adults - shopping, foot care clinics, home maint. includ- Notre Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon bowling, Pickleball, Strides Walking Senior Centre Without Walls. Telephone ing housekeeping, heavy cleaning, gardening, /Ensemble Chez Soi - Services: parking Program - 204-853-7582; Bowling - 204- Group Activities For Manitobans in a fun and home repair, Victoria Lifeline, E.R.I.K. kits, permits, congregate meal programs 5x/wk at 444-5373; Drums Alive - 204-612-9255; interactive atmosphere. Programming is free. mobility equipment (loan service), congregate the manor, internet research, info/health ses- Chair Yoga - 204-228-2322; Zumba Gold - Participants call into a toll-free line. meal program (3x/wk), Meals on Wheels for sions, light housekeeping, Alzheimer’s sup- 204-479-5386; Stick Curling - 204-853- Info: 204-956-6400 shut-ins. 204-427-2869 port group, palliative care, transportation, 7729; Aquafit - 204-444-6166; Gimli - New Horizons 55+ Activity help with documents, friendly visits/calls, spir- 55+ Women’s Fitness - 204-880-4716 Beausejour AA - Want to stop drinking? itual services, equipment rental, E.R.I.K. kits, Cooks Creek C.C.: - Pickleball, Tue. & Meet Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Centre - 30+ Activities plus Social Events, Workshops, Tours, Clinics, Volunteer lifeline, mobile library, yard work. Coordinator Thur. 10-noon; Badminton, Wed. 7-9 pm; year round, at The Brokenhead River Com. Bev Collet: 204-248-7291 or ensemble Volleyball, Thur. 7 pm; Tai Chi, Wed. 12-2 Hall, 320 Veterana Lane, south door. Opportunities, etc. Info: 204-642-7909 or www.gimlinewhorizons.com @mymts.net. We are always looking for pm, Fri. 10-noon. Yoga, Tai Chi - TBD. Info: www.aamanitoba.org or 1 877 942 0126 volunteers to help with these programs. [email protected] Beausejour - Beau-Head Senior Center - when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Ile des Chenes Seniors/Grande Pointe - when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Yoga, Mondays, 10 am. Indoor Walking, Portage la Prairie - Herman Prior Steinbach - Pat Porter Active Living Mon. Chi Gong, Chair Exercise, 10 am. Crib Centre - Members and non-members. Mon Centre - 10 Chrysler Gate - Programs, 7 pm; Tues. Crib, 1 pm; Wed. Line Dancing Mon., Wed. & Fri, 9-10 am. 204-878-3482 or 878-2728, 253-0856, 878-9562 to Fri meal program (register by 11 am); Mon. Games, Events, Volunteer Opportunities, 10 am. (beginners welcome) Bingo 1 pm; Painting, Line Dancing, Scrabble, Resistance Outings, Meal On Wheels, Mobility Thur. Whist 1 pm. 645 Park St. Beausejour Interlake North Eastman - Services to Seniors Band, Cribbage, Clogging and Tai Chi.; Tues. Equipment, Lifelines and ERIK Kits, etc. 204-268-2444, [email protected] programs include: transportation, friendly visit- Euchre, Bridge and Prairie Wildfire Line Reception 204-320-4600 Brandon - Prairie Oasis Senior Centre - ing/phone calls, assistance with filling out forms, Dancing; Wed. Cribbage and Tai Chi; Thurs. https://www.patporteralc.com Senior Scope Meals on Wheels program, Mon-Fri, 9 am-4 foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home Senior Scope Foot Care Clinic, Whist, Weaving, Bridge Senior Scope repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Victoria Beach - East Beaches Senior pm. Wknd delivery can be arranged. Meals and Square Dancing; Fri. Foot Care Clinic, Scene - #3 Ateah Rd, Victoria Beach. $9. Volunteers needed. We gratefully Lifeline, ERIK, errands, etc. Volunteer opportuni- Floor Curling/Floor Shuffleboard. Blood ties avail. Call for info: Arborg and District Seniors Various programs, activities and special accept grants and donations. To sign up or Pressure Clinics, and Stroke Survivors, Book events open to those in the East Beaches to volunteer: 204-727-6641 Resource Council 376-3494; Ashern Living Club, Geneology and Natural History meet- Independence for Elders 768-2187; community. For membership or volunteer Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre- ings. Special events trips. Contact Hope or opportunities, contact Tammi Kelly, Program Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors at Chris: 204-857-6951, [email protected] Seniors 55+ - members and non-members. 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center Coordinator: 204-756-6468, email: Exercises, floor games, quilting, scrabble, sip Seine River Services for Seniors - [email protected], ww.ebseniorscene.ca Please mention (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale Community Please mention Please mention and stitch, bingo, crib night, community chorus. Resource Council 739-2697; Fisher Branch Help and support with E.R.I.K. kits and other West St. Paul Seniors Programs - Special events: Police Academy, dinner and a Seniors Resource Council 372-8703; Gimli forms, foot care, transportation services, Yoga/Pilates; Zumba Gold 55+; Stitch 'n movie night, dances. Congregate meal pro- Seniors Resource Council 642-7297; Lundar companionship, homecare services, illness, B**** - Knitting / Crochet Group. Info: gram at the Centre - Tue, Wed, Fri. Lifeline, Community Resource Council 762-5378; grief, housing, finances. Melanie Bremaud: Sunova Centre: 204-336-0294, or cancer society Transportation Program, fee for Riverton & District Seniors Resource 378-2460; 204-424-5285. [email protected] Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. FREE for non-profits and current advertisers. Include duration for listing to run. Submit by March 3 for March 10 issue.