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- GRACE HOSPITAL - Players travelled from near and far destinations to participate in Stonewall’s first ever Pickleball tournament. The men in white caps above travelled from Bemidgi, Minnesota, in the U.S., while others travelled from Grand Forks and Fargo, N.D. Here in Manitoba, players were from Winnipeg, Brandon, Souris, Elm Creek, Lac du Bonnet, Victoria Beach, Arborg, Winkler, Morden, Winnipeg Beach, Stonewall, Warren, Argyle, Stony Mountain, East St. Paul, and more. outh Interlake 55 Plus (si55Plus) to be a badminton court but not all If you are interested in keeping SPickleball Tournament com- the equipment for the game. So they active but you’re not sure what to do, October 3 & 4 – 10 am - 7 pm mittee members are proud of the improvised and used the existing check with your local 55 Plus Club October 5 – 10 am - 4 pm success of their first ever Pickleball net lowered to the ground, rounded and see if they offer pickleball at 408 Booth drive - Hospital Tournament held at the Stonewall up some ping pong paddles and a their facility. This might be for you. Auditorium (entrance off of Sturgeon Road) Curling Rink Sept. 6-8, 2019. perforated plastic ball. Voila! But There are many websites for The Grace Hospital Credit goes to the committee they needed a name. The pet dog more information. Some are: book sale was estab- members, all of the volunteers who happened to be called Pickles, and pickleballmanitoba.ca lished by the hospital worked tirelessly during this 3-day he kept stealing the ball. The rest is activeagingmb.ca Auxiliary in 1990 and event, the Town of Stonewall for the history, although there is now spe- pickleballcanada.org, since its inception, use of the Curling Rink, not to men- cialized Pickleball equipment. Visit si55plus.org for more infor- they raised over tion to all of the team members It is said to have been brought up mation on play times in Stonewall. $1,000,000 in support from near and far who participated. to Canada by snowbirds who played South Interlake 55 Plus would of patient care. <<< At least 107 teams (doubles) reg- the sport at their resorts during the like to thank everyone involved in There are two hours istered to play – (Women’s), Sat. winter. Pickleball has become the making this event a success of free parking on (Mixed) and Sun. (Men’s). fastest growing sport worldwide and including all of the players. Sturgeon Road & Pickleball is the name, but pick- it is great for all ages, especially for Also, congratulations Booth Drive. les are not part of the game. This the 55 plus age group. to all of the winners! game was developed in 1965 in It has even become one of the You are all invited Washington State, U.S., by a couple sports played at the Manitoba back next year! ■ of bored families. There happened 55 Plus Games. For more information, please call SENIOR SCOPE - Available in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba Over 700 locations 204-837-0368 Get your copy at your local public library or read online at: www.seniorscope.com or visit For info or advertising, call: 204-467-9000 | email: [email protected] www.gracehospital.ca Page 2 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 Time for 'Active Aging' www.seniorscope.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher/Editor: now that summer is pretty Kelly Goodman 204-467-9000 [email protected] By Roger Currie Circulation: 25,000 print much done Printed at: Derksen Printers, Steinbach, MB Another fabulous summer has in their own community, so they Advertising: come and gone in Manitoba. can connect in a meaningful way,” 204-467-9000 The weather was perfect for a says Evanchuk. Regular columns / Submissions: wide range of outdoor activities. For As happens with many activities Scott Taylor those of us who are limited by in our busy lives, a lot of worthwhile Roger Currie mobility challenges and other issues, programs fall by the wayside simply Shirley Hill - Financial News the focus now begins to shift to because not enough people know Adrian Powell - Crosswords more indoor activities, and the enough about them. Creative Journey organization that used to be known A key partner in all of this is Contributing Submissions: as ALCOA-MB is once again leading the Manitoba Association of Senior Tyrrell Mendis the way, offering lots of encourage- Centres (www.manitobasenior Jerry Maryniuk ment and information. centres.com). Senaka Samarasinghe Based at the Wellness Institute at AAIM is also teaming up ONCE Alzheimer Society Seven Oaks Hospital, the new name AGAIN with libraries in Winnipeg ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• is Active Aging in Manitoba or AAIM and elsewhere across the province. Senior Scope is FREE at over 700 locations for short. It's a partnership involv- “When we talk about ‘redefining and by email subscription. ing more than 40 organizations who active’, obviously reading is part of Mail-out Subscriptions: 30.00 + 1.50 gst are committed to getting those who that, as is connecting with others at (31.50 total) for 12 issues/yr. Mail cheque or money order payable to: are 55 and older up and moving. and through your local library,” Jim Senior Scope, Box 1806 On their website (www.active says. Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 agingmb.ca) they remind us of It's well known that people in this ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• some of the potential consequences older age group are both eager and Available in Winnipeg and the rural Manitoba communities of not getting up and moving. available when it comes to volun- of Birds Hill, Middlechurch, Lockport, Selkirk, Teulon, Komarno, Fraserwood, Winnipeg Beach, Gimli, Arborg, Fisher Branch, .. 60% of older adults are inactive teering, and organizers of any age Hodgson, Poplarfield, Clandeboye, Beausejour, Garson, Oak Bank, .. sitting or lying for long periods of would be foolish not to engage these Dugald, Anola, Pine Falls, Victoria Beach, Pinawa, Lac du Bonnet, Stony Mountain, Stonewall, Balmoral, Argyle, Marquette, St. time is a serious health risk .. com- very capable people. Eustache, Warren, Woodlands, St. Laurent, Lundar, Ashern, Roblin, parable to smoking ! They tell us AAIM is already setting things in Russell, Dauphin, The Pas., Flin Flon, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Snow Lake, Steinbach, St. Anne, Ile des Chenes, Lorette, Niverville, that failure to take action can result motion for what is expected to be the Blumenort, St. Adolphe, St-Jean Baptiste, Morris, Morden, Winkler, in “a decline in bone strength, mus- largest and most engaging older Carman, Altona, Roseau River, La Salle, Headingley, St. Francois cle strength, heart and lung fit- adult event in Manitoba - the 2020 Xavier, Starbuck, Elie, St. Eustache, Portage la Prairie, Brandon, Mariapolis, Holland, Hamiota, Notre Dame de Lourdes, Pilot ness and flexibility”. Manitoba 55+ Games that will be Mound, Killarney, Neepawa, Minnedosa, Brandon, Hamiota, But along with the name change held in Selkirk June 16-18, 2020. Boissevain, Virden. Note that copies are concentrated in Winnipeg. since I last wrote about this sub- This annual event takes on addi- ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ject, there has been something of tional meaning, as it represents a Senior Scope is available at all Winnipeg public libraries and an effort to put more emphasis on variety of ways to ‘redefine active’ many rural libraries, 55 plus centres, grocers, hospitals, clinics, the positive outcomes that can be and it will be a qualifying event for Legislative Building, The Forks Market, Manitoba Tourism at the Johnston Terminal, restaurants, 55 plus apartments/complex- achieved. the Canada 55+ Games being held in es/condos, various merchant locations - over 700 locations in From October 1st to October 7th, mal health for life. AAIM encour- Kamloops, BC, in August, 2020. For all. Available online at www.seniorscope.com or by mail ($30.45/yr - gst included) or email subscription (FREE) - email AAIM will be encouraging a wide ages you to take the time during ideas like this and more on redefin- request to [email protected]. range of activities during Active Active Aging Week to reflect on what ing active, visit the AAIM website at ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Aging Week. It's an annual promo- ‘active’ means to you and how you www.activeagingmb.ca ■ The content or advertising in this publication does not necessarily tion that takes place across this can ‘redefine active’ in ways that are reflect the views and/or opinions of Senior Scope. We do not make any warranty as to accuracy of material published. © Copyright province, and in many other places meaningful and sustainable for 2018 Senior Scope. All rights reserved. NO PORTION OF around the world. you.”. Roger Currie is a Winnipeg writer SENIOR SCOPE MAY BE COPIED OR PUBLISHED WITH- Jim Evanchuk, executive director October will see an entire month OUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLISHER. and broadcaster, and a regular Contact Senior Scope by email at [email protected]. of AAIM says, “This year's theme is of programming aimed at older ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ‘redefining active’. People change, Manitobans. contributor to Senior Scope Send your LETTERS... situations change; but, what remains “We want to encourage older or STORY SUBMISSIONS constant is the necessity of being adults in Manitoba to do their part, Attn: the editor active, if you want to maintain opti- by taking stock of what's available to [email protected] or mail to: Senior Scope Box 1806, Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Advertising Feature Paint the Town Blue on September 21! 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When he came back to federal election others live to tell what they saw and life, he told about the levels of Heaven heard while their earthly faculties he had experienced: the earthworm’s were non-functioning. They are eye view (his words), the middle area, called NDEers. and then a higher vibration close to wish list Many people who experience a merging with what he called the OTTAWA, ON (Sept. 5/19): The that money towards deficit reduction near death feel sure afterwards that Godhead. This is from a self-pro- Canadian Taxpayers Federation and/or broad-based tax relief. they do have a spirit, and that their claimed agnostic who was changed released its policy wish list in 4. Scrap the media bail out: Media spirit will survive after the death of forever by his near death experience. advance of the 2019 federal election. independence is critical to any their body. The Near Death Experience Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo “We believe these 19 policies – functioning democracy, and efforts Research Foundation (NDERF) has is about his four-year-old son some small, some big – will leave to make media dependent on tax- set up a website (nderf.org) for peo- Colton’s NDE after an appendicitis more money in the pockets of payer handouts obviously under- ple to write about their near death attack. After Colton recovered, he Canadians, give them better value mines that independence. experiences. You will see quite a vari- told his parents about his spirit jour- for tax dollars spent and hold our 5. Ensure pipelines get built: The ety of reports. NDERF has recorded ney while his body was close to death politicians more accountable,” said pipeline deficit has meant a loss of over 4,000 NDE experiences in over on the operating table. His amazed CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick over $6.2 billion in federal revenues 23 languages. mother and father heard such details “We encourage all parties to steal since 2013, or $3.6 million dollars In some NDEs, the spirit (still as, “Jesus is really nice. He has a any and all of these proposals as per day. The Trans Mountain attached to the body by a “silver rainbow-coloured horse. I played with part of their 2019 campaign.” expansion should get built and sold cord”) rises out of the body but toys and had a good time.” A person’s so that taxpayers are made whole doesn’t go very far. Maybe it just experience of heaven often reflects Spending and fiscal management once again. floats around the body or operating his or her life on earth. Colton’s 1. Balance the budget: The 6. Reform government sector room before coming back into the family was immersed in Christianity Trudeau government promised to pensions: defined-benefit pension body. When the person wakes up, with the father being a pastor. balance the budget in 2019-20, but plans are expensive and unsustain- he or she can report on who was in The usual outcome of people hav- is now projecting a deficit of $19.8 able in the long run. Government the room, doing what activity. ing a near death experience is that billion. Canadians should demand workers should be moved over to In other cases, the spirit goes far- they are no longer afraid of dying like every party present a plan to return defined-contribution (RRSP-style) ther, experiencing a tunnel or stair- they were before. They know that to balance as soon as possible. plans. way before being turned back. I their spirit will live after the death of 2. Core spending review: A pledge 7. Simplify the Income Tax Act: know a woman who says her NDE their body, and that there is some- to undertake a core spending The Income Tax Act is over 1.1 mil- included climbing a stairway, and where beautiful waiting for them. review to identify the least efficient lion words and 3,200 pages. Under- being greeted by a spirit seated at a five per cent (approximately $16 bil- take a multi-year review, like the table with a big book. The spirit Anna Olson is a Winnipeg writer, lion) in government spending. Carter commission, to examine the looked for her name in the book and editor, and author of Exploring 3. End corporate welfare: Eliminate entire tax code with the primary could not find it, saying, “Sorry, you the Mysteries of Life & Death. more than $3 billion in taxpayer sub- goal of simplification, which would have to go back. It’s not your time.” She can be reached at sidies for business, and instead put Her spirit did come back into her [email protected]. Continued on next page body, and she recovered from her September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 7

More coins you’ll see at the Manitoba Coin Show - Sept. 28 & 29 (PART TWO) By Dmetro Hnytka, Manitoba Coin Club These are some coins from my collection. Plan to visit us at our Coin Show, September 28th and 29th, at the Sunova Centre, West St. Paul, MB. For info, please call Barré Hall: 204-296-6498.

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1. 1797 2 Pence 6. French indo China 11.1943, 1962 5 cents 17. 5¢ Trade token 21. Spanish 8 Reale 1776 2. Regency Coin token 7. Coronation medallian 1911 12. Japan 1 yen 18.5 Shilling South African 22. 25 ore Denmark 3. 50¢ Newfoundland 8. Hockey Loonie / Lucky Loonie 13. 2 1/2 Guilders Netherlands 19. U.S. Steel penny, Indian Head, 23. Jamaica one penny 4. Chinese cash 9. 1 sen Japanese 14. Chinese dollar 2¢, Buffalo 5¢, Indian Head 5¢ 24. Chinese junk dollar 5. Poppy quarter 10. Cougar 25¢ 15. Chinese cash 20. U.S. 1847 dollar, 1797 Flowing hair 16. Glow in dark $2 dollar Active Aging Week, cont’d from page 5 Taxpayers Federation wish list, cont’d from page 6 ■ Redefine your active by choos- greatly streamline tax compliance 13. Stop taxing medical cannabis: federal access-to-information laws ing activities that don’t require and enforcement. We don’t pay taxes on medicine, are broken; requests for informa- new skills, such as walking or and medically necessary cannabis tion can take years to be fulfilled cycling. Take a class to develop Taxation should be no exception. and are often heavily redacted. The a new skill or ask a friend to 8. Eliminate the federal carbon Information Commissioner should teach you a new skill (no matter tax: Allow provinces to pursue their Accountability and Transparency be empowered to order the release what age, you have the capacity own climate change policies that 14. Enforce the First Nations of information. to learn new skills and doing so are tailored to their regions. Financial Transparency Act: First 18. Ensure independent officers is good for your cognitive ability 9. Cut income taxes: This fiscal Nations people have a right to of parliament, including the as well). year, Canadians will pay $170 bil- transparency and accountability Parliamentary Budget Officer, ■ Choose activities that are close lion in personal income taxes. Any from their leaders and the federal Auditor General and Information to home, activities that don’t reduction in this figure will go right government should enforce the law Commissioner are all properly require a facility membership or into the pockets of working that helps empower them to do so. funded: Accountability suffers equipment such as walking, gar- Canadians. 15. End the use of omnibus legis- when those tasked with holding dening and yard work. Spend 10. End tax-on-tax double taxa- lation: unwieldy, trojan horse legis- government to account do not have active time with grandchildren tion for goods such as gasoline: lation allows governments to pass the resources to do their jobs. and enjoy each other’s company. Taxes should be transparent, and laws without proper scrutiny under- 19. End the endless expense What does your “active” look not imposed by stealth, and these mines Parliament’s oversight func- account for former governors like? Share your thoughts and taxes currently cost Canadians tion. Bills should be broken up so general: once they have left office, encourage others. more than $2 billion annually. that they can be properly debated, taxpayers should not longer be on Active Aging in Manitoba (AAIM) 11. Repeal the escalator tax on critiqued and where necessary, the hook for the ongoing expenses would like to hear from you about alcohol: Hiking taxes automatically amended. of former governors general. what being active means to you through a formula buried in legisla- 16. Implement recall legislation: and how you plan on redefining tion circumvents political accounta- Legislation, modelled on British The CTF is Canada's leading non-parti- active in your life. AAIM encour- bility, and sets a terrible precedent Columbia, that provides a mecha- san citizens' advocacy group fighting for ages you to participate in a brief that will invite governments to use nism for constituents to hold their lower taxes, less waste and accountable survey about “redefining active”. this mechanism for other taxes. Member of Parliament accountable government. Founded in 1990, the CTF Take a few moments a share 12. No new sugar or fat taxes: As between elections would create a has more than 202,000 supporters and what active looks like to you by with many other taxes designed to strong disincentive for MPs to break seven offices across Canada.The CTF is taking a brief survey on the shift behaviours, taxes of these faith with their constituents. funded by free-will, non tax-receiptable Active Aging in Manitoba website types are regressive and do not work 17. Give the Information Commission- contributions. at www.activeagingmb.ca ■ as promised and should be rejected. er order making powers: Canada’s Page 8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 THE BUZZ Slowing Down, But By Scott Taylor Photo by Scott Taylor Setting More Records

innipeg’s Lou Billinkoff didn’t me. I never saw myself as an ath- Wbecome an internationally- lete. I never was an athlete. recognized athlete until he was 89- “What happened was, I had a years-old. heart attack when I was 89. That Until then, Billinkoff had no was seven years ago. After the oper- interest in playing sports. In fact, ation – it wasn’t a very big heart when he was a kid, he didn’t play attack – my doctor recommended sports because, “the other kids that I go through a program at the always chose me last, or wouldn’t Reh-Fit Centre, which I must say is pick me at all.” a really wonderful place. I think the Today, at age 96, however, Billinkoff Reh-Fit is the most marvelous place has his own Athletics Canada there is. Athlete Profile page. He’s an inter- “So, while I was doing the dif- national track star, the current ferent exercises and walking, I Canadian record holder in the 95- reminded myself that when I was 99 age group for the 60-metre dash. younger, I used to run. So, I said to “I had the record for the 100- myself, ‘I wonder if I can still do it?’ metre dash,” he said with a mis- So, I started running and I enjoyed chievous smile. “But another guy it. Nobody took any notice of it. I broke the record six weeks after I didn’t think anything of it. But one set it. I think I might try to get it day, my son Errol, timed me and back.” then looked up my age group on So how does an admitted lifelong the Internet and he said, ‘Do you non-athlete, who was an engineer know, your times are right up there with Winnipeg Hydro for 40 years with the top runners in the world?’ before retiring 36 years ago, become I just said, ‘No, it can’t be.’ And he a nationally-ranked age group track said, ‘You’re one of the best.’” star? How does a nonagenarian Billinkoff was now 92 the day (yes, we had to look up the word) Errol’s watch came out for the first become one of the most famous time. Since Lou had committed to Masters’ sprinters on the planet? his program at the Reh-Fit, he had Lou Billinkoff, at 96, aimed at re-claiming record for 100-metre dash. It’s easy. Have a heart attack. given absolutely no thought to run- “It all just fell on me,” he said. “I ning competitively. In fact, it was He was only running to stay alive. year, I was the only person entered. never expected this to happen to the furthest thing from his mind. “I never thought I would do any- I’m the only one running in the thing in competition,” he said, still a province at my age. In years past, little shocked by his recent celebri- there have been one or two runners ty. “Errol insisted that I enter a and in the 90-94 age group there 4 UNITS REMAINING! competition. I didn’t have any idea are a lot of runners, but now, I run what it was. I had no idea how you by myself and there aren’t that did it. How you entered. I knew many runners in the world. nothing about it. But through “I picked the 50 metres this year Athletics Manitoba, I entered a meet because I looked at the world record and ran the 100 metres in 29.55 and thought I had to chance to seconds.” break it. It’s also getting hard to run It was July 8, 2015, and Billinkoff 100 metres now. I’ve been running was entered in the Men’s 90-94 mostly 60s. Setting the Canadian age group 100-metre dash. He was record in the 50 metres was an Limited number of 1 bedroom – 1 bathroom the only runner and yet he set easy cinch.” & 2 bedroom – 2 bathroom suites still available the Canadian age group record for Billinkoff still drives a car and he the 100. and Ruth, his wife of 68 years, still • 4 storey residence with elevator From that point on, he tried to spend much of the winter in Palm • Wide variety of suite sizes with balconies run at least one competitive race a Springs. They fly south and he drives • Onsite medical clinic & dentist office year. In 2016, he ran 100-metres at around town when they get there. • Underground parking • Spacious storage locker the Manitoba Provincial Age Group “I’ve almost been retired as long championships in 28.29 and moved as I worked,” Billinkoff said. “I’ve • Spacious common area • Fitness centre up in the rankings to No. 7 in almost completely forgotten my • Gardens and walkways • Onsite full service restaurant Canada and No. 18 in the World. working life. My goal now is to be • Available support services providing residents On Dec. 8, 2017, he ran his retired longer than I worked. That’s the opportunity to age-in-place first Indoor competition at Athletics a goal post for me. I’m going to cele- Manitoba’s Last Chance Meet at the brate when I get to 40 years retired. There is really nothing like it! University of Manitoba’s Max Bell I’ll be 100. I expect to get there.” LOCATED AT 171-2ND AVE. SOUTH IN NIVERVILLE, MANITOBA Centre. He ran 60 metres in 17.33 Billinkoff admitted that when he seconds. was young he was a “terrible ath- Then, in the summer, he turned lete.” Now, however, he’s become a 95 and ran 100-metres in the 95-99 star. When he’s training at the Reh- age category at the Manitoba Age Fit Centre, people cheer as he runs Group Championships in 29.73. He by. He’s recognized in local restau- was now ranked No. 2 in the World rants and he’s even signed a few and No. 2 in Canada. autographs. On Nov. 10, 2018, he ran a 50- He’s coached by Sheldon Reynolds, metre dash at a University of the co-founder of Stride Ahead Manitoba indoor meet in 14.58 and Tough Track Club, but admits there then, on June 21, he set the isn’t a lot Reynolds can do at this Canadian record in the outdoor 50 stage. “What can he say to me? I’m FOR MORE INFORMATION: at the Provincial Age Group cham- 96,” Billinkoff said, grinning. pionship by running the distance “It’s been a lot of fun,” Billinkoff Wes Hildebrand in 15.68. added. “But this has also been good LIFE LEASE REPRESENTATIVE “I never thought I’d ever have an for me. I feel great. I don’t have any Email: [email protected] official athlete’s profile, let alone be pains in my ankles or knees, ranked in the official World Masters’ because I’ve never been an athlete Phone: (204) 388-5000 EXT 211 rankings,” Billinkoff said, laughing and never had any injuries. So, I and shaking his head. “It’s unbe- have no serious ailments. I’m a really lievable. In the 50-metre dash this happy guy.” ■ www.heritagelife.ca September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9 A Tale of Two Cities: Winnipeg and Colombo Road to Canada Friendship - PART TWO By Senaka Samarasinghe Continued from (Aug. 10/19 enriched Canada based on his own of Civil Aviation (Sri Lanka) on this an astrologer to meet him personally. issue Senior Scope) status. Now he is considering retire- project. Canada provided financial During that period Hon. Trudeau ment as his children are requesting and technical assistance to com- was a bachelor and his age was in Second stage of KAP was stated him to do so. plete the construction of the forties. The astrologer predicted that in the late 1970s, to formulate the Chandani (my wife) and I came Colombo International Airport. In he will marry within a year. When Master Plan of Katunayake to Canada on a Super Visa after appreciation for the services provid- Hon. (Mrs.) Bandaranaike (then International Airport (KIA) with a applying for Permanent Residence ed by the Government of Canada Prime Minister in Sri Lanka) met Canadian consortium named Lea, (PR). Due to long delay of our PR we the Government of Sri Lanka Hon. Trudeau, in 1975 at the Acres and Norr. This Group work handed our case to Mr. Couture. named the connecting road from Commonwealth Heads of Government with government aviation experts. Within a few weeks the PR applica- airport to Negombo-Colombo main Meeting in Kingston, Jamaica, Hon. Canadian company Norrhad was tion process started and we road as “Canada Friendship Road”. Trudeau was there with his wife and long associated with the airport obtained PR within few months. This road sign was marked in three two children. He told Hon. (Mrs.) project in Sri Lanka. Mr. Trevor Thanks to the Air Port project and official languages namely Sinhala, Bandaranaike that he has an Carnahoff worked number of years Mr. Couture. Tamil and English. immense belief in Sri Lankan astrology. in Sri Lanka. He married Ms. The naming ceremony of this Beulah Dias Karunaratne a famous Business Development road was held in January 25th, Establish in Museums - Canada Sri Lankan beauty, film actress and Other than the construction 1971 during the visit of Canadian and Sri Lanka professional dancer. They raised activities of the two airports the Prime Minister Hon. Pierre Elliott To commemorate this landmark their family in Canada. Mr. most surprising effect was migra- Trudeau to Sri Lanka. aviation historical event it would be Carnahoff enjoyed a 35 year career tion of people between Sri Lanka ideal to establish in Royal Aviation in the airport development sector and Canada. Migrated individuals Canada Friendship Road Sign Museum of Western Canada and and he served more than 20 airport established businesses in both Canada Friendship Road Sign - aviation authorities in Sri Lanka. projects around the world. Dr. counties. Further airport construc- Plaque LakshmanAbeyagunawardena tion paved the way for business Senaka A. Samarasinghe explained how Ms. Karunaratne enhancement also took place for the As Hon. Trudeau expressed his Winnipeg Canada trained medical students for a benefit of the economic growth. This interest in Sri Lankan astrology the dance to perform on their Block is another feature of the airport authorities made arrangements for April 1st, 2019 Concert and Dance in 1962 which construction project. Multiple con- was held at the New Arts Theater in nections of this nature reflect the the University of Colombo. stability of relationship is underway from 1963 to the present day. Batting the C out of Cancer Mr. Michael Couture For the Canadian airport project To the same Canadian consor- Sri Lankan electrical engineering tium offered a commercial contract services were rendered by Fentons to build an airport hangar for Sri Ltd. They started business in 1921. Lanka first commercial airline, Air Fentons was a local contractor that Lanka. Pendrith was the project provided electrical engineering serv- development company. Canadian ices at the Terminal building on the Mr. Michael Couture was the Canadian airport project. They project manager of this company. established contacts with Canadians Funding was tapped from Export for the last four decades. Further, Development Corporation, TD Bank, currently new hangar project and Bank of Nova Scotia, and Melon installation fire detection equip- Bank USA. ment plan with a Canadian agency, Mr. Couture is still living in MIRCOM. Today they are contribut- Colombo with his wife, artist Ms. ing big share in Sri Lankan busi- Lise Nadeau. He established his ness in the areas of mechanical, company in Colombo named as electrical and plumbing (MEP); Regulated Canadian Immigration information and communications Consultant. Mr. Couture assisted at technologies (ICT). least 3600 Sri Lankans to reach Canada to settle in. He noted that it Canada Friendship Road has been very rewarding to work in At the very beginning Sri Lanka On September 08 2019, a fine Players came from Lee River, Sri Lanka exclusively was an unex- had been a recipient of technical group of baseball players took to Selkirk, Manitoba Classics, and pected bonus. His determination is assistance from Canada under the the bats for Canadian Cancer from all Winnipeg South teams. to remain in Sri Lanka to be Colombo Plan. In this regard, Mr. Society to raise dollars for the bat- involved in immigration because a D.W. Boyd represented Canadian tle against Breast Cancer. Great job guys! vast majority are well placed and Department of Transport to work in Thanks, - Metro likely doing very well. He had truly consultation with the Department Page 10 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 WINNIPEG Listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) MISC EVENTS The Transcona Council for Seniors - The Happy Homesteaders - Senior men Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave. - Annual Health Fair - Wed. Oct. 9 featuring sing a capella barbershop harmony. Perform Volunteers needed for recreation pro- The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th Health Services, Thur. Oct. 10 featuring grams, gift shop, bartenders & bar servers, Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), in various senior venues, afternoons only. Community Supports. 9 am-2 pm both days, Recruiting for tenors, leads, baritones, & PRIME, community programs, friendly visit- 7 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort at Kildonan Place. Over 50 booths and ing. 204-831-2503 or visit www.deer- Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne. basses. Rehearsals Mon’s, 1:30-3:30 pm in demo activities. Free and open to all ages. Legion (lower level), 426 Osborne, Sept.- lodge.mb.ca/volunteers.html Frequently there is a Coin auction. Info: 204 222-9879 Call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 May. 204-888-4214 Actionmarguerite St. Boniface, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Care4u 185 Despins Street - Volunteers needed Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - Family Conference, Sat. Oct. 26, 9 am-3:30 La chorale des Intrépides - Recruiting to transport residents in wheelchairs to their 2nd Sunday ea. month except July & Aug., pm, at the Canadian Mennonite University, French Speaking Choral Singers to share in-house appointments, incl. Mass. Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm, at the Charterhouse Hotel. 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Cost $40 includes their talent or simply to sing. Practices Sun AM’s. Volunteer Services 204-235-2111; Free adm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, lunch. Register at alzheimer.mb.ca or Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, at Collège Louis [email protected] tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy 204-943-6622. Space limited. Riel, 585 St-Jean-Baptiste St. If interested: or sell. Come with paper, leave with Gold. [email protected] Actionmarguerite St. Vital, 450 River Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 The Manitoba Prostate Cancer Road - Volunteers needed to help Support Group - Meetings 3rd Wed. ea. 55+ Dance Club - Mondays, 1-3 pm, in Recreation staff, outings (shopping), A&O - 13th Annual 55+ Housing & mo., 7-9 pm, at The First Unitarian Legion Hall, 134 Marion St. Old-time live Mass, transport residents in wheelchairs Active Lifestyles Expo, SAVE THE DATE, Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres. band resumes Sept. 10. 204-233-5892 to in-house appointments. Mon-Sat. Fri. May 29, 2020, 10 am-4 pm at Victoria No charge. 204-667-4156 or Volunteer Services 204-235-2111, Inn Hotel, 1808 Wellington Ave. [email protected] SPORTS/FITNESS/GAMES [email protected] aoexpo.ca, 204-956-6440 Alzheimer Society of Manitoba - Free Lady Bowlers - Friday’s, 12:45 pm at Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave - Manitoba Rural & Northern Juried Art seminar on latest research, new findings Polo Park. $10/wk includes Christmas Volunteers needed for daytime recreation Show - Sept. 3-29, at the Buhler Gallery, for dementia, Tue. Sept. 24, 7 pm, at the luncheon and fun day, plus wind-up in programs, physiotherapy dept., cafeteria, in the St. Boniface Hospital, 409 Taché Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface April. Call or text 204-770-3903 coffee program, various community pro- Ave. Free admission. Hospital Research, 351 Tache Ave. ODE Jon Sigurdsson Chapter - Bridge & grams, daytime medical escorts (no driving Manitoba Genealogical Society (MGS) - alzheimer.mb.ca to register. Whist Luncheon, Sat. Sept. 28, doors open required). Joy: 204-831-2912 or email: ‘Discover Your Past to Understand Your Caregiving with Confidence - 11 am, Betelsdatur Housing Cooperative, [email protected] Future’ for Culture Days, Sat. Sept. 28, Presentation: Tue. Sept. 24, 1:30 pm, at 1061 Sargent Ave. $20 at door. Parking on Victoria Lifeline - Home Service 10 am-4 pm, at MGS Resource Centre, St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre, 3rd floor, street. Funds raised support the scholarship Representative - Volunteers needed to Unit E - 1045 St. James St. at Ellice (Brick 203 Duffield St.; Reh-Fit Centre Health Fair: program. Reservations, tables of 4: explain and set up the Lifeline equipment Plaza). Tour library, browse resources, talk Fri. Oct. 4, 9 am-1 pm, 1390 Taylor Ave. [email protected]. in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, with experienced genealogists, etc. mileage reimbursed. Melissa: 204- www.mbgenealogy.com, 204-783-9139 Drugfreeworld.org, Winnipeg Chapter - Deer Lodge Community Centre - Gentle Volunteers needed to hand out drug educa- Yoga, Mondays, Sept. 9-Dec. 2, 7-8 pm, 956-6773 or [email protected] Friendship Force - Dinner meeting, Wed. tion booklets. Call Winn 204-955-9166 323 Bruce Ave. E. $8 for registered, $11 Meals on Wheels - Volunteers needed in: Oct. 9, 6-8:30 pm, Holiday Inn South, 1330 drop-in. Info: Doreen 204-837-9613 or Downtown, Point Douglas, Seven Oaks and Pembina Hwy. Providing opportunities to Winnipeg Bladder Cancer Support Group - Meetings - third Tues. ea. month, [email protected] Transcona. Drivers receive an honorarium. explore new countries and cultures. 204-956-7711, www.mealswinnipeg.com Reservations: 204-452-5299, 7-8:30 pm at Concordia Village, Bldg. #1, VOLUNTEER - Winnipeg ICE Hockey www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org Multi Purpose Rm, 1125 Molson St. Club - Watch a game for free while helping Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop - Volunteer Free parking. No pre-registration required. out our Hockey Club! Needed: 1 Head Off- in a professional environment and have fun! Creative Writing Class for Mature Ice Official (honorarium role) to lead a team at 445 Chalmers Ave. 204-668-0967 Adults - 10 Wednesdays, Oct. 2-Dec. 4, MISC SALES of Off-Ice Officials. Volunteer roles: 1 Time [email protected] 10:30 am-12:30 pm, Riverview Community Clock Keeper, 1 Score Sheet Keeper, 2 Ctr. No experience and no computer neces- St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church - The Bereavement Care Program of Garage Sale, Fri. Sept. 27, 9 am-5:30 pm Goal Judges, 2 Penalty Box Attendants, 1 Concordia Hospital - seeking Grief sary. Enroll at https://riverviewcc.powerup Online Scorer, 1 Goals/Assists, 2 Plus/Minus, sports.com or 204-452-9944 and Sat. Sept. 28, 9 am-noon, at 3 St. Vital Support Volunteers to provide telephone Rd. Clothing, furniture, books, puzzles, toys, 2 Shots on goal, 1 Face-offs. Tricia Neill, 50 grief support to family members of people Manitoba Mega Train Hobby Show & tools, kitchen items and so much more. Below Sports + Ent. 204-489-7465 who have died at the Hospital. Flexible 4 Sale - Sept. 28 & 29, 9 am-5 pm, at Red Grand Trunk Nostalgia Club Inc. - Deer Lodge Antlers Men's Curling (50+) - hrs/wk. Work from home. Bob Milks: 204- River Exhibition Place, 3977 Portage Ave. Openings avail. For teams or individuals for 661-7402, [email protected] Info: 204-837-4776, [email protected] Antique & Collectible Sale, Fri. Sept. 27, 4-9 pm, Sat. Sept. 28, 10 am-4 pm, Assiniboia 2019-20 season. Curl Mon. and/or Wed. Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety - LUNCHEONS/FALL DINNERS Downs. Adm $7, under 12 Free. Parking and/or Fri., 10 am. Fees $155 (1 day), Volunteer opportunities. Visit mips.ca ‘About Free. 204-478-1057 $260 (2 day), $365 (3 day) per person. Us’ to learn about our Volunteer Program. Women's Canadian Club of Winnipeg - Includes Christmas and windup banquets. [email protected] or 204-927-6477. Luncheon, Sept. 26, 12 noon, at RBC St. Andrew’s Anglican Church - 5-man teams avail. at special rate. Bryan: Convention Centre. Speaker Greg Agnew, Rummage Sales, last Sat. ea. Mo. 1st sale 204-889-6577, [email protected], Southeast Personal Care Home - member of Heritage Board. Cost $28. Sept. 28, 9 am-12 pm, at 2700 Portage www.deerlodgecurlingclub.ca/Leagues Volunteers needed to assist with recreation Reservations: 204-663-5657 Ave. Christmas items and more! Antlersmain.html programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, 204-269-7111 Riverwood Square - Health & Wellness Riverbend Seniors Group - Huge garage wknd’s. Call Ext. 2225 Fair, Thur. Oct. 17, 2 pm, at 1778 Pembina sale, Sat. Sept. 21, 10 am-1 pm, at 400 VOLUNTEERING Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Hwy. Attendees invited to complimentary Osborne St. Furniture, household items, Holy Family Home - Volunteers needed Home - in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. light fall supper buffet, 4-5 pm. RSVP by toys, perennials and household plants etc. for evening and Sat. morning programs. Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: Oct. 11. 204-275-7632 The Great White North Breweriana 165 Aberdeen Ave. Call Janice: [email protected] Canadian Celiac Association - AGM, Club - presents 31st Annual Buy, Sell & 204-589-7381, ext. 265 HSC Winnipeg - Volunteers welcome in Sat. Oct. 5, 11 am-1 pm, at Maranatha Trade Show, Sat. Oct. 19, 9 am-2 pm, at Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert (WLDA) - patient and support areas, 7 days a week. Church, 910 Sturgeon Rd. No Gluten Free Army Navy & Air Force Veterans (ANAVET), Volunteers needed for: Secretary, to attend Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- 101 session prior to mtg. Bring GF dish for 3584 Portage Ave. Beer related items for monthly Board meetings. Must have trans- 787-3533 or email: [email protected] Pot Luck Cold Lunch. Presentation: Celiac sale or trade. Free adm., raffle, giveaways. portation.; Page Administrators, to monitor, Parkview Place, Long Term Care by Disease and Dental Manifestations. Info: Info: www.gwnbeercollectors.ca receive and post info pertaining to lost dogs. Southeast Personal Care Home - www.manitobaceliac.com Children’s Hospital Book Market - Sept. Minimum commitment 6-8 hours/mo. along is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Belgian Club - Bud, Spud and Steak, Fri. 26-28, Thu-Fri, 10 am-9 pm, Sat. 9:30 am-5 with computer and internet access. Email: or the weekend to assist with the recreation Sept. 20, 5:30-7 pm, at Belgian Club, pm, St. Vital Centre. 86-1225 St Mary's Rd . [email protected] or programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 Legion branch 107, 407 Provencher Blvd. Visit goodbear.ca/bookmarket [email protected] $14.50 ea. Reservations for groups of 10 or Grands ’n’ More Winnipeg - Giant Art The North Centennial Seniors Assoc. - PROGRAMS /SERVICES more. 204-237-4263, [email protected] Sale - new and recycled art, Sun. Sept. 29, Seeking volunteers for Grandma and Willow Centre & KINRC - 110-61 Tyndall ALS Society of MB - Bud, Spud & Steak, 10:30 am-4 pm, Norwood Community Grandpa Swim Program, Tue. Mornings, Ave. Reflexology Treatments, Foot, Hand, Fri. Sept. 27, 6-9 pm, at Canad Inns, Polo Centre, 87 Walmer St. Free Adm. To donate Oct.-June. Looking for friendly outgoing seniors Aroma Touch $20 for 20 mins. 1st Wed. Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave. Tickets: art: 204-270-8447, [email protected] to play an active role in the pool enjoying of mo. 204-632-5940 204-831-1510, [email protected] swim and play activities with preschoolers. Keewatin Inkster Neighbourhood MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Contact: [email protected] or 204-582-0066 Resource Council Inc. - Legal Clinic, last HEALTH/WELLBEING Westminster Concert Organ Series - Misericordia Health Centre - Volunteers Monday/mo. at Willow Centre Senior Apt’s, Downtown Connection – 55+ Resource Sebastian Heindle of Leipzig, Germany, Sun. needed for reg. shifts in Gift Shop - Call 110-61 Tyndall Ave. Members can access - Free information and fitness sessions: Oct. 27; Jean-Willy Kunz of Montreal, Sun. 204-788-8134, and to escort and stay with Wills and Power of Attorney preparation - Mindfulness, Learn about the Mature Worker Feb. 9; Denis Bedard of Vancouver, Sun. residents while attending spiritual services $50/doc. Call for app’t: 204-774-3085 Program, and a Studio Central Art Class, Apr. 26. All concerts 2:30 pm, at inside the same building, Thur. or Fri.’s, Pembina Active Living (PAL) 55+ - Can Oct. 22, 23 & 24, at Cindy Klassen Westminster United Church, Westminster 10-11:30 am. Call 204-788-8132, or still register for some programs - contact the Recreation Complex, 999 Sargent Ave. Ave. at Maryland. 204-784-1330. www.misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer office. New programs: PAL Stitchers and Register: 204-940-8140; Variety Dance Good Neighbours Choristers - Meet or apply in person. Free parking. PAL Bookclub. Special events: “Preventing Demo, Oct. 30, 11 am, Line Dancing, 12 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 am, 720 Henderson Caregiving with Confidence - Volunteer elder abuse” presentation – Thur. Sept. 12, pm, plus various info booths at Edmonton Hwy. Choral exp. preferred but not essential. Drivers, Male Respite Volunteers, Telephone 1 pm; Still Bloomin’ Garden Club - Thurs. Court, Portage Place Shopping Centre. No Donna: [email protected], Sandra: Support Volunteers to support caregivers Sept. 26, 1 pm, Topic “KOKEDAMA (string registration. Healthy Aging Resource Team [email protected] wanted. 204-452-9491 or gardening)”; Food & Wine Pairing Fundraiser 204-940-8140. Supported by: Portage [email protected] - Thurs. Sept. 26, 7 pm, Riverwood Square; Place Shopping Centre, Winnipeg Regional Rockin’ Richard’s - Record & CD Show n’ Sale, Sun. Oct. 6, 10 am-4 pm, at Victoria Canadian Red Cross - Seeking Coffee PALs – Fri. Oct. 4, 1 pm, at Access Health Authority, Downtown Seniors Fort Garry. Info: www.pal55plus.com, Resource Council, and City of Winnipeg. Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. Adm. $5, Under SmartStart Injury Prevention Facilitator, 12 Free. Free parking. Info: 204-338-3655 Supply Chain & Logistics Responder, 204-946-0839, [email protected] Post Polio Network - Meeting, Sept. 24, Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA) St. Chad's Anglican Church - Up and At It 12-2 pm, at the Caboto Centre, 1055 Whirlaway Westerners Square Dance Club - Learn Modern Square Dancing! Responder, Emergency Response Team Sun. Sept. 15, service 9:30 am followed by Wilkes Ave. Presentation by Canopy Growth (ERT) Responder, Supervisor, and Site a light lunch and displays. Now worshipping Corporation (Tweed) Fridays, 7-9:30 pm at Kirkfield-Westwood C.C., 165 Sansome Ave. Singles, couples Manager. redcross.ca under volunteer tab. at 400 Rouge Rd. Windsor Community Centre - Gentle and new dancers. 204-831-8954 [email protected] or 1-844-818-2155 Transcona Council for Seniors - Yoga, Mondays, 10:30 am, 10 wks starts Misericordia Volunteer Services - Seniors that Sizzle Lunch and Learn Series, Sept. 23, Board Rm, 99 Springside Dr. Free. Seniors’ Choral Society - Inviting new 55+ members. Practice Mondays, 10 am-12 accepting applications for Spiritual Health, Thursdays, doors open 11:30 am, at 209 Yoga mat required. Register: 204-233-0648 Recreation Services and Rehabilitation Yale Ave. W. $7 ea. Reservations: 204-222- or [email protected] noon, starting Sept. 9, at McClure Place, 533 Greenwood Place. 204-669-5570, programs. Training provided. 204-788-8132 5947 or [email protected]. The 55+ Dining Osteoporosis Canada - TOO FIT TO www.seniorschoralsociety.ca Downtown Winnipeg BIZ - Volunteers Experience, Home cooked meals, served FRACTURE? FREE public forum Thur. needed to help promote the downtown com- Mondays and Wed’s, 4:30 pm and Fri’s at Sept. 19, 6:30-9 pm, at the Norwood Hotel, Whirlaway Westerners Square Dance noon. Open to 55+. 204-222-5947 to hear Club - munity. 426 Portage Ave. 204-958-4644. 112 Marion St. Register: 204-772-3498, Learn Modern Square Dancing https://downtownwinnipegbiz.com menu and make reservations before 8 am of www.osteoporosis.ca/forum Fridays at the Kirkfield-Westwood C.C., day you wish to attend. 165 Sansome Ave in St. James. 7-9:30 pm. Charleswood Long Term Care - Volunteers needed to assist with garden Men's Shed - New in Transcona, starting Singles, couples & new dancers welcome. Oct. 16, 3 pm, at Oxford Heights C.C. First 3 dances are free. 204-831-8954 maintenance, 1 hr, 2-3 times/wk. Exp. in garden maint. Melanie: 204-833-3663 www.menssheds.ca, 204-224-4941. Continued on next page September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 11

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WINNIPEG, Cont’d Listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) Lions Place Toastmasters - Come as our St. Matthews Maryland Community Vital Seniors - Monthly Book Club: 204- liards. Visit our website for a list of lunch- guest to learn about Public Speaking at 7-8 Ministry - Seniors Art Workshop 257-4014, Monthly Board Games: 204- eons, social activities, informational sessions p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays at Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm, instruction 261-8236, Bridge: 204-256-3832, Carpet and bus trips. 565 Guilbault St. Office hrs: 610 Portage Ave. Contact Jennet and supplies provided, no experience nec- Bowling: 204-452-2230, Line Dancing: 204- Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. 204-416-1067 or 204-284-6828. [email protected]. essary. Seniors Health and Wellness pro- 334-3559, Exercise Class: 204-253-0555 [email protected] Filipino United Community Church - gram Fridays, 11 am-1 pm. Different well- (Judy), Monthly Luncheon: 204-255-7508, www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com Seniors Fellowship every other Wed. 6-7:30 ness activities weekly. Healthy snacks pro- Scrabble: 204-257-4014, St. Mary Sturgeon Creek United Church - pm. Our Seniors enjoy sharing stories over a vided. 365 McGee St., 204-774-3957, Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Fellowship gatherings. Games, cards, con- light meal, hymn-singing, listening to speak- www.stmatthewsmaryland.ca Charleswood Adult Day Program - versation and light refreshments. 2nd Thur. of ers, collecting goods for donation, and vol- Beyond Belief AA - 1 hr. closed meeting, Social Day Program for seniors the mo., 1:30-3 pm except July and Aug. unteering in the Family Life Center at 240 Wed. nights, 6:30 pm. NOTE: No meet- Transportation and hot lunch provided. Free. 204-895-7410 Pritchard every other Wed. 9 am-12 pm. ings July & Aug. Blue doors open by Members $17.70/day. Referrals made Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Br # 141 - Live St. James Anglican Church - Sundays, 6:10, basement of United Church, 613 St. through WRHA. 204-889-4608 or call band every Sat., 1-4:30 pm. Adm. Includes 9:30 am, 195 Collegiate St. Handicapped Mary’s Rd. We welcome agnostics, free- your Case Coordinator. lite lunch. Chase the Ace Draw ea. Sat. accessible. All welcome. thinkers, atheists and others for anony- The PROBUS Club of Winnipeg - Tickets on sale 3:30-4:25 pm. Draw 4:30 mous, alcoholism/recovery support. Call is a group for the retired or semi-retired. pm. Info: 204-589-6315 ext 103. Together Time Drop in - 2nd Thur. of Cathy M. for info: 204-981-5055 mo., 1:30-3 pm, 207 Thompson Dr., Prairie Info: 204-489-2882, or The Friends of Library Book Club - Spirit United Church. Free, All welcome. MB Christian Writer’s Assoc. (MCWA) - [email protected] Seeks new members. Meet 3rd Tue. ea mo Info: Chris: 204-895-7410 Meets 10 Sat. afternoons/yr. Writers of all Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social at 10:15 am on 2nd Floor of Millennium levels welcome. Annual membeship $25. day program for seniors. Transportation & Library. Books chosen are available through North Centennial Seniors Assoc. - Drop-in $3/mtg. Meetings: 1:30-4 pm, May Activities: chair and mat exercises, aqua fit- hot lunch provided. Members $17.70/day. the library. Membership is free. Call: 204- 4, June 1, at Bleak House Centre, 1637 Main Call 784-1229. Referrals made through 452-3369 or 204-254-6697 ness with ramp access, People with St. Info: 204-256-3642, 1-204-326-7286 Arthritis exercises, carpet bowling, zumba, WRHA at 788-8330, or call Case Coord. Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - weight training, etc. Social: games, bingo, Meadowood United Church - Southdale Seniors - in Southdale CC. Programs: Cribbage, line dancing, floor curl- hot dog days, pot lucks, holiday luncheons, Handiworks Crafters Group, 2nd and 4th Activities: travel to Moose Jaw spa and ing, quilting, fitness, etc. Call: 204-254-1010 presentations, travelogues, day trips, library Tuesdays of mo, 2 pm. Started Sept. 11. Maritimes, local tours/workshops, birthday ext. 206. WHIST, Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, and painting classes. 90 Sinclair St. at Quilter’s Group, every Thur., noon at lunches, Celebrations matinees, casino trips, contact Bob or Fran: 204-257-3172. Dufferin Ave. 204-582-0066 or Meadowood Church, 1111 Dakota St. ASD bingo, writing, bridge, canasta, cribbage, Jonathan Toews Centre, 1188 Dakota St. $35 fee/year. 204-256-7002 [email protected] or www.NCseniors.ca floral arranging, games, movies, indoor walking, The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 South Winnipeg Family Community teas, etc. 204-253-4599, membership $12. 3-203 Duffield St. Various programs and Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, Drop-In – Seniors meet Wed’s, 9:30- Golden Rule Seniors - Fort Rouge Leisure services to adults 55+. Visit Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy 11:30 am, at 800 Point Rd. Includes Centre, 625 Osborne St. Mon. Bingo 1 pm. www.stjasc.com to view programs and lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. coffee, snacks, activities. 204-284-9311 Tues. Bridge 2 pm. Thurs. Singalong 10 am. services. 204-987-8850 Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 Floor shuffleboard 1 pm. Bridge 1 pm. Fri. 55+ Men’s Club - Wed. & Thur. afternoons, a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & Wed., when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank China painters 10 am. Carpet bowling 1 pm. when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank 1-4 pm, at Bourkevale Lawn Bowling, 900 Wpg Polish Legion Br 246, 1335 Main 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; Mon. Wanted Cribbage players for Wed. 1 pm. Ferry Road. Art and hobby classes, or just St. - Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily Mon-Sat, luncheons 4th Wed., 12-1 pm. All welcome. Call Terry: 204-453-1085 enjoy a coffee. 204-987-8850 Call Gerry: 204-257-1475 Senior Lunch & Dance - Weds, 12:30-3 pm, A&O: Support Services for Older Adults - Fort Garry Legion - 1125 Pembina Hwy., $10; Fri. Meat Draws, 5-9pm; Karaoke, Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for Senior Centre Without Walls (SCWW). Paper Bingo, Fri., Early Bird 7:15 pm; and Fri./Sat, 8-midnite; Chase the Ace - Sat, seniors. Play Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Phone Group Activities providing fun, free, Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Auxiliary Lucky 10 pm. Hall Rental. Info: 204-589-5493 St. Vital. Call 256-6654 educational and recreational programming by Star. All Welcome. Kitchen open for Lunch. calling into toll-free line. Info: 204-956-6400 Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 Main. Senior Scope Fibromyalgia Support Group of Senior Scope Senior Scope The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens Mon. 12:30 pm whist, Tue. 10 am coffee Winnipeg - For info: 204-975-3037 Manor Adult Day Cub - 320 Sherbrook St. Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, 1 pm Elmwood EK Active Living Centre - We are a pacesetters adult day program for Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 12:30 pm Cribbage, Café: Wed. 10:30-noon. Coffee and treats seniors who live in the community who have bingo. Special events /group trips offered. Friday 9:30 am Quilting. 204-338-4723 $1. Come and see what other events and mild Alzheimers/Dementia. Tues-Fri. Referrals 204-222-7504 or [email protected] made through WRHA. 204-784-1378 McBeth house (a non-profit organization activities the Centre has to offer. ie: Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - Peer run for seniors and community) - Various activi- Community Woodshop (including a Ladies Weston Seniors Club - Programs: program by men for men at Woodhaven ties. Mon. morning drop in rsvp, Yoga, 50+ at 10:30 Fridays), Hand & Foot Canasta, computer training, cooking, guest speak- Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, 2-3 pm, 6-7:30 pm, 204-479-4857; Tue. Carpet Bowling, floor curling (Mon. 1-3) and ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. Cribbage 6:30-8:30; 1st Wed. of mo. Please mention many more. 180 Poplar @ Brazier. Please mention Tuesdays at 1625 Logan. 204-774-3085 Please mention afternoons, 1-4 pm. Call 204-832-0629 Book Club, 204-654-1109; Thu., Membership $20. 204-669-0750 Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - Painting/crafts 10-2, Quilting 6:30-9 pm; Fraternal Order of Eagles - 3459 ensures the accessibility and availability of Sat. Bridge 1-4 pm. Info: 204-339-0432 (1588 Main St.) Shuttle Bus runs Wed. Pembina Hwy. Cribbage Tues. 1 pm. $100 French-language services and support mornings for $15 from the north end and or [email protected] for a 28 or better hand. Free Coffee; Wed. programs for the French-speaking population Senior Achievers - Meet 3rd Thur. 1-3 Bingo, doors open 11:30 am, games 12:55 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: $15 from the South End (members). pm at 618 Selkirk Ave. Bingo, 50/50, pm; Sun. Bingo, doors open 5:30, games Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and Transportation from Seven Oaks, Garden meat draws, door prizes, coffee. 6:30 pm. 204-269-4332 after 4:30 Mon-Fri. Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 City, West Kildonan, Maples & South End. Call Pat: 204-414-5360 Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., Get lunch, bingo, entertainment, refresh- The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell ments & transportation home. 204-339-1701 Brooklands Active Living Centre & Family Resource Centre - Seniors 55+, [email protected] KINRC - 1960 William Ave. W. Reflexology 51 Morrow Ave, St.Vital. Monday - Drop-In High Steppers Seniors Social Club - Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Treatments, Foot, Hand, Aroma Touch $20 9:30-11:30 am, Tuesday - S.T.A.R.S. Meet Wed. & Thur. for fun and activities. Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- for 20 mins. 3rd Wed. of mo. 204-632-8367 9:30-11:30 am, presentations, monthly New members / volunteers welcome. Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 Brooklands Active Living Centre - Floor birthday lunch, outings, games, etc. Wed. - Winakwa Community Centre, 980 Curling, Carpet Bowling, Whist - Wed’s, Steppin' Up FREE Exercise Class 10- Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477 Good Neighbours Active Living Centre - 7 pm. 1960 William Ave. 204-632-8367 11:30 am, Thur. - Pickle Ball 9:30-12 pm. Archwood 55 - Yoga, fitness classes, line Lunch $6, Bingo 5c per card. Transportation Coffee/Tea/snacks provided. More info, dancing, or art instruction. Drop in for a provided within the RiverEast (Elmwood, call Sheila: 204-990-2339 board game, pickleball, floor curling or bil- E.K., N.K. areas) 204-996-0750.

RURAL MANITOBA PROGRAMS / SERVICES / VOLUNTEERING Listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) The Centre on Aging - Half day work- Over the Edge. Adm. $10, cash bar. Dinner Komarno Hall renos. Steinbach - ROC Eastman, Recreation shops: Ageism and Communications (morn.), 5 pm. Caterer Lucy. $13. Proceeds to Dugald - Springfield Curling Club - Bud, Opportunities for Children Inc. - Semi- Healthy Aging (afternoon). Free to attend but Brokenhead Hall and Knights of Columbus Spud & Steak, Fri. Sept. 20, 5:30-7:30. annual used Book Sale, Oct. 17-18-19 at must register. Light lunch provided. Local Charities. Tickets: 204-509-6282, Dugald C.C. Music by Two Man Band. the Clearspring Centre on Hwy 12 North Beausejour - Sept. 27, , 9:30 am-12 pm; 204-755-2821. Accommodations avail. Tickets $25 avail. at Dugald Store. in Steinbach. Thur. & Fri. 9:30 am-9 pm, 1-3:30 pm; (registration: https://bit.ly/2P8oud6), Superior Inn: 204-268-9050. Fundraiser for ice plant replacement. Sat. 9:30 am-4 pm. Call 204-371-2887 Beau-head Senior Citizen’s Association, East St. Paul - Quilt Show and Stitchery, or [email protected] for info. 645 Park Ave. Reg. closes Sept. 19 St. Adolphe - St. Adolphe Cemetery Fri. Oct. 4, Sat. Oct. 5, 10 am-4 pm, East St. Committee with the St. Adolphe Stonewall - The Canadian Celiac Dauphin - Oct. 2, 9:30 am-12 pm; 1-3:30 Paul Arena, Banquet Room, 266 Hoddinott Cultural Committee – Country Gospel Association, MB Chapter – Gluten Free pm (registration: https://bit.ly/2zhhznq), Rd. Adm. $5 included refreshments. 101 session for the newly diagnosed, when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. Concert, Sun. Sept. 22, 2:30 pm, at the St. when contacting our advertisers. Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre, Interlake - Farmers Hall - Old Time Dance Adolphe Church. Featuring Father Armand Thur. Sept. 26, 6:30 pm at South Interlake 55 - 1st Ave. S.E. Reg. closes Sept. 24 Lineup, last Wed. of mo., 1-4 pm. Gem Stars, Le Gal & Jeannine Guyot. Tickets $20: call Regional Library, 419 Main St., Stonewall. The Pas - Oct. 3, 9:30 am-12 pm; 1-3:30 Wed. Sep. 25; Country Pride, Wed. Oct. 30. 204-883-2440, 204-883-2287 Info: Chapter office at 204-772-6979 pm (registration: https://bit.ly/2ZomrkZ), Tickets $15 includes lunch. Cash bar. Elaine: St. Andrews - Stonewall - si55Plus - Oddfellows Hall Senior Scope Senior Scope Senior Scope Old St. Andrews-On-The- Wescana Inn, 439 Fischer Ave. Reg. closes 204-296-0540, [email protected] (O.F. Hall), 374-1st St. W., Stonewall. 204- Sept. 25. Red Musical Concert, Sun. Oct. 6, 2 pm at 467-2582: Rewind Concert, Sat. Sept. 28, Komarno - Fall Supper and Dance, Sat. the Church. Featuring The Back Pew Boys, Beausejour - Brokenhead River 7 pm, at Heritage Arts Centre, 166 Main St., Sept. 28, Cocktails 5:30 pm, Supper 6 pm. all male choir from Selkirk and area. $5 at Stonewall. 50’s, 60’s & 70’s music. Community Hall - Old Time Dance, Sun. Music: Dennis Nykoliation. Advance tickets door. Barbara: 204-338-7483 Oct. 20, 1 pm. 2 bands: Gem Stars and $25: Mona 204-886-2994. Proceeds to Fundraiser for 55 Plus. Tickets $20 avail. at Please mention Please mention Please mention Continued on page 13 Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. FREE for non-profits and current advertisers. Include duration for listing to run. Submit by Oct. 3 for Oct. 10 issue. Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] September 10 - October 9, 2019 • V18N3

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Manitoba Churches – Virden – St. Mary the Virgin - Anglican - 1892 Tyrrell Mendis has photographed more than 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. His travelling exhibition of 48 pieces, Testaments of Faith, Manitoba’s Heritage Churches is now available for booking. If you would like a particular church featured in Senior Scope, or would like to make a booking for his exhibition, email Tyrrell Mendis at [email protected] . (204) 774-0677 / (204) 794-1909 / www.theimpressionists.ca.ManitobaChurches/ (Testaments of Faith)

Originally a farming community known obtained a contract in 1915. He had as Gopher Creek, Virden is a town earlier received the contract for the with a population of 3114 on the Parish Hall on Queen Street. Trans Canada Highway. Its first Renovations made around that time church was Anglican, built in 1885 included interior work, enlargement of on land assigned by the Canada the vestry, and upgrading of the heat- Northwest Land Company. The com- ing and lighting. Changes in the pany was incorporated in 1882, the 1950s included addition of a cloister same year the Anglican church was and a fieldstone fence, and extension founded in Virden with Rev. F. F. of the roof to protect the sidewalk. Davis, its first appointed minister, conducting services in his home. A medallion window presented to the The parish of St. Mary the Virgin, in 12th Manitoba Dragoons by the City the Diocese of Brandon, was created of Bruges, Belgium, in recognition of on April 20, 1886. the regiment's liberation of the city on September 12, 1944 was installed That first wood frame church was in and unveiled in 1952. use until 1891 when it was sold and removed. The present fieldstone • Lila Bell Wallace (nee Acheson), church replaced it in 1892. Its corner- daughter of a Presbyterian minister stone was laid by Mrs. Nina Gertrude and co-founder of Reader's Digest, was born in Virden on December 25, Watts, wife of Rev. Henry Watts, the Prichard Matheson, Archbishop of result is a basilica-like building with a rector. A tin box with newspapers, 1889. She died of heart failure at the Rupertsland, in 1905. large stone tower, several stained age of 94 in Mount Kisco, New York. building plans and other items was glass windows (two by Leo Mol), and placed in the foundation as a time St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church extensive woodwork. Photographed in 2008 capsule. This was opened at the was designed by Winnipeg architect 100th anniversary celebrations in Walter Chesterton whose plan, it is In 1910 a corner plot at Ninth Avenue 1992. The church was consecrated said, is based on that of St. Mildred, a and La Crosse Street was purchased by the Most Reverend Samuel stone church in the Isle of Wight. The for a rectory, for which George Harris

RURAL MANITOBA Cont’d from page 11 Listings available at www.seniorscope.com (Events page) 55 Plus; Neuromovement, Presentation Beausejour - Beau-Head Senior Center - Interlake North Eastman - Services to Seniors Floor Curling/Floor Shuffleboard. Blood and class, Tue. Oct. 8, 1:30 pm, at O.F. Hall. Mon. Chi Gong, Chair Exercise, 10 am. Crib programs include: transportation, friendly visit- Pressure Clinics, and Stroke Survivors, Book $10. Call to register; Quiz Night, Fri. Oct. 7 pm; Tues. Crib, 1 pm; Wed. Line Dancing ing/phone calls, assistance with filling out forms, Club, Geneology and Natural History meet- 18, 7 pm, Parochial Hall, 435 1st Ave. 10 am. (beginners welcome) Bingo 1 pm; foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home ings. Special events trips. Contact Hope or North, Stonewall. Call to register team; Thur. Whist 1 pm. 645 Park St. Beausejour repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Chris: 204-857-6951, Care in Our Community, Presentation, 204-268-2444, [email protected] Lifeline, ERIK, errands, etc. Volunteer opportuni- [email protected] Thur. Oct. 24, 1:30 pm, O.F. Hall. Call for Brandon - Prairie Oasis Senior Centre ties avail. Call for info: Arborg and District Seniors Seine River Services for Seniors - info.; Pickleball, Tue’s 7 pm - Stonewall - Meals on Wheels program, Mon-Fri, 9 am- Resource Council 376-3494; Ashern Living Help and support with E.R.I.K. kits and other Collegiate, Thur’s 7:15 pm - Stonewall 4 pm. Wknd delivery can be arranged. Independence for Elders 768-2187; forms, foot care, transportation services, Centennial School. Drop in welcome. Meals $9. Volunteers needed. We gratefully Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors at companionship, homecare services, illness, Warren - Warren United Church - Fall accept grants and donations. To sign up or 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center grief, housing, finances. Melanie Bremaud: Supper/Bake Sale, Sun. Sept. 15, 3-6 pm, to volunteer: 204-727-6641 (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale Community 204-424-5285. at Warren Memorial Hall, 15 min. north of Resource Council 739-2697; Fisher Branch Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre- Seniors Resource Council 372-8703; Gimli Les services rivière seine pour aînés - Perimeter on Hwy. 6. Wheelchair friendly. Seniors 55+ - members and non-members. aide et appui avec T.I.S.U. et autres formu- Adults-$15, 6-10-$6. No reservations. Seniors Resource Council 642-7297; Lundar Exercises, floor games, quilting, scrabble, sip Community Resource Council 762-5378; laires, soins des pieds, transport, compagnie, VOLUNTEER and stitch, bingo, crib night, community chorus. Riverton & District Seniors Resource 378-2460; soins à domicile, maladies, deuil, logement, Special events: Police Academy, dinner and a St. Laurent Senior Resource Council 646-2504; finances. Mélanie Brémaud : 204-424-5285. Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - movie night, dances. Congregate meal pro- Selkirk - Selkirk & District Senior Resource Selkirk - Gordon Howard Centre (384 Volunteers needed: Congregate Meal Program, gram at the Centre - Tue, Wed, Fri. Lifeline, Council Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South Eveline St) - Hobby workshops, fitness Handi-van drivers, Medical drivers, Friendly visits cancer society Transportation Program, fee for Interlake Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; classes, recreational programs, and safety checks. Call Lorri: 204-427-2869 service contact list, Erik kits, help with paper- Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; volunteer opportunities and more. Also, Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors work. Facility available to rent. Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council special events, such as outings, seasonal 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - www.dauphinseniors.com, 204-638-6485 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, meals and presentations. Please visit www. Need people to be on our list of available East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or gordonhoward.ca or call 204-785-2092 drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. (262 Hoddinott) - Area residents welcome to Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg 367-9128 Springfield - Springfield Seniors - Pickleball, Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: play cribbage Tues., whist Fri. Also: pool, quilt- River Resource Council Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 am-12 pm, at when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. [email protected] when contacting our advertisers. ing and stitchery, art group, table and floor Montcalm Service to Seniors - Meal Cooks Creek C.C. Info and register: Ashley, Selkirk - Selkirk and District Lions Club - shuffleboard, book club, yoga, potluck sup- program with activities and musical entertain- [email protected]; Mondays, Looking for members. Join Lions and help pers and casino trips. 204-654-3082 (msg). ment in/at Letellier-Hall Fridays. Joanne: 204- 6-9 pm, starts Sept. 16, Oakbank Elementary 304-0551 [email protected] our community. Allan Hoehn: 431-334-9363, Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - For or email: Steinbach - Pat Porter Active Living [email protected] seniors with disabilities, to assist in maintaining Notre Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon Centre - 10 Chrysler Gate - Programs, Selkirk - Tudor House Personal Care independent living. Services: /Ensemble Chez Soi - Services: parking Games, Events, Volunteer Opportunities, Luncheons/Dinners, Walking Group, Bingo, permits, congregate meal programs 5x/wk at Senior Scope Senior Scope Home needs volunteers for various Senior Scope Outings, Meal On Wheels, Mobility positions. Call 204-482-6601 Ext: 21. etc., friendly visiting and checks, transportation, the manor, internet research, info/health ses- Equipment, Lifelines and ERIK Kits, etc. shopping, foot care clinics, home maint. includ- sions, light housekeeping, Alzheimer’s sup- Reception 204-320-4600 Selkirk - Betel Home - Looking for volun- ing housekeeping, heavy cleaning, gardening, teers for afternoons and Thur. evenings. port group, palliative care, transportation, https://www.patporteralc.com home repair, Victoria Lifeline, E.R.I.K. kits, mobili- help with documents, friendly visits/calls, spir- Contact Matt Mutcheson for info: 204-482- ty equipment (loan service), congregate meal Victoria Beach - East Beaches Senior 5469 ext. 20956 or [email protected] itual services, equipment rental, E.R.I.K. kits, program (3x/wk), Meals on Wheels for shut-ins. lifeline, mobile library, yard work. Coordinator Scene - #3 Ateah Rd, Victoria Beach. 204-427-2869 Bev Collet: 204-248-7291 or ensemble Various programs, activities and special PROGRAMS / SERVICES events open to those in the East Beaches Please mention Please mention Please mention @mymts.net. We are always looking for Gimli - New Horizons 55+ Activity community. For membership or volunteer A&O: Support Services for Older Adults - Centre - 30+ Activities plus Social Events, volunteers to help with these programs. Senior Centre Without Walls. Telephone opportunities, contact Tammi Kelly, Program Workshops, Tours, Clinics, Volunteer Portage la Prairie - Herman Prior Coordinator: 204-756-6468, email: Group Activities For Manitobans in a fun and Opportunities, etc. Visit www.gimlinew interactive atmosphere. Programming is free. Centre - Members and non-members. Mon [email protected], ww.ebseniorscene.ca horizons.com for monthly newsletter. Info: to Fri meal program (register by 11 am); Mon. Participants call into a toll-free line. 204-642-7909 West St. Paul Seniors Programs - Info: 204-956-6400 Painting, Line Dancing, Scrabble, Resistance Band, Cribbage, Clogging and Tai Chi.; Tues. Yoga/Pilates; Zumba Gold 55+; Stitch 'n Ile des Chenes Seniors/Grande Pointe - B**** - Knitting / Crochet Group. Info: Beausejour AA - Want to stop drinking? Yoga, Mondays, 10 am. Indoor Walking, Euchre, Bridge and Prairie Wildfire Line Meet Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30-8:30 pm, Sunova Centre: 204-336-0294, or Mon., Wed. & Fri, 9-10 am. 204-878-3482 Dancing; Wed. Cribbage and Tai Chi; Thurs. [email protected] year round, at The Brokenhead River Com. or 878-2728, 253-0856, 878-9562. Foot Care Clinic, Whist, Weaving, Bridge Hall, 320 Veterana Lane, south door. and Square Dancing; Fri. Foot Care Clinic, www.aamanitoba.org or 1 877 942 0126 Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. FREE for non-profits and current advertisers. Include duration for listing to run. 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Apple Turkey Pitas

Metric Ingredients: Imperial 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced 1 30 ml lemon juice 2 tbsp 250 ml onion, thinly sliced 1 cup 1 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips 1 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 15 ml canola oil 1 tbsp 1 cooked turkey breast, cut into thin strips 1 6 pita rounds, lightly toasted 6 125 ml plain yogurt 1/2 cup

Toss apple with lemon juice; set aside. In a large skillet; cook onion, red and green pepper in hot oil until tender crisp. Stir in turkey; cook and stir until heated through. Stir in apple mixture. Fold the pita rounds in half and fill with turkey mixture. Drizzle with yogurt. Serve warm.

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‘Snowbird Sketches’ by Jerry Maryniuk of Arborg, MB Facebook Finds Copyright © 2018 by Gerald Maryniuk

Jerry & Sharon Maryniuk

Laugh a Little!

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The literalist takes things literally. The kleptomaniac takes things, literally.

Snowbird Sketches comic books are available directly Also available from Jerry & Sharon in Winnipeg at: for $20.00 plus Artists Emporium on St. James, In the Interlake at: Arborg Pharmacy, $5.00 shipping. McNally Robinson Booksellers Hnausa General Store, and Tergesen's Facebook Finds Phone/text, (Grant Ave.), online at in Gimli. cell 204-981-9797. mcnallyrobinson.com [email protected]

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