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There was no food bank then, but ‘Father Knows Best' the Christmas Cheer Board did its thing, and Dad gave at the office to the classroom and even read from of days gone by. “There are three support them. By 1963 I was 16 and the bible. Illegal drugs were unheard main factors. The first is that we're Serving had pretty much outgrown toys and of, and the letters L G B Q T were more multi-cultural, with a growing the Interlake such. Just a block down our back probably only seen as part of an eye group for whom Christmas is not a lane in River Heights was the test at the doctor's office. major celebration. Secondly, the tra- Phoenix Enterprises Assiniboia Residential School. I had Christmas shopping in 1963 in- ditional nuclear family ( a la 'Father no idea there were kids who were volved trips to downtown Winnipeg Knows Best' ) has changed, and par- (204) 886-2009 stuck there over the holidays, hun- with visits to Eaton's and Birks and ents tend to buy gifts for the kids Business (204) 558-2448 [email protected] dreds of miles from home. If I had, I other stores that have disappeared. Continued on page 6 might have thought about giving Polo Park, Winnipeg's first major them some of my things. I certainly shopping mall, had a Simpsons-Sears had no suspicion that any bad was store, and now it's gone. The going on at the school, that might Christmas season was 'make or require a formal apology from the break' time for retail merchants. A Prime Minister 45 years later. disappointing season was difficult to Prairie communities back then make up over the rest of the year, but were pretty much white and middle it's different in 2017. class. We said The Lord's Prayer in My 'go to' guy on all things retail is Rob Warren, a Winnipegger who teaches these days at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. He says “Retailers these days have managed to spread sales more throughout the year, however there's no question that the weeks leading up to Christmas are the busiest time of the year”. Also, buying on credit was much less common in the 1960's, whereas today people tend to buy Having trouble getting Christmas Shopping done? what they want regardless of the season, including gifts for loved ones. Call our Transportation/Escort Service! Warren also says there's a growing group in society that doesn't Assiniboia Residential School really follow the gift-giving patterns ADES Find a centre near you DEC OF 5 THE ELDE CA Visit our website R R R R E O LY IN www.manitobaseniorcentres.com V F G O Thorvaldson Yes, you can pay less tax on retirement income. 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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, cont’d from page 3 throughout the year. The third factor All of this raises interesting and which is probably growing quicker somewhat worrisome implications than anything else is the shift to for economic growth that has histor- www.seniorscope.com online shopping from traditional ically been measured in terms of Publisher/Editor: stores” he says. things like retail sales. Kelly Goodman Warren says the struggles we're If I may close this on a warmly 204-467-9000 seeing in Canadian retailing are personal note, this will be my sixth [email protected] even more evident in the U.S, with Christmas since returning from my Circulation: 25,000 print department store chains like Macy's second life in Saskatchewan, and it's Printed at: and J.C. Penny downsizing in many also Christmas #6 since meeting my Derksen Printers, Steinbach, MB places. Even Walmart is shifting rap- beloved Janice. She has truly been Advertising: idly. 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JingleBy Metro Hnytka Jingle Jingle At this time of year, the ‘jingle’ relates to Sleigh Bells. But to a coin collector, it means coins that could 4 new be needed in his or her collection. toonies With it is the year of Canada’s 150th Birthday and the mint has given us plenty of options. There are four new toonies, three new loonies, four quarters, two dimes, and two nickels. Regular coin collectors set 3 new The ordinary 2017 coins are only loonies in a proof like set. The other coins Happy hunting and have are all out there in change some- a great Christmas season. where. - Metro 4 new The Manitoba Coin Club - quarters Annual Winter Holiday Party Photos by Howard R. Engel, Manitoba Coin Club Show Chair, 2 new and Bruce Taylor, former Bison Tales, Manitoba Coin Club Newsletter Editor dimes

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Some new collector coins for Canada’s 150th Birthday Photos: Howard R. Engel Far right, Metro Hyntka with Jennifer Past president, Susan Poseluzney, Ramshaw. Metro has been very handing the gavel to Esther Juce. active in promoting the Coin Club. Left photo: Howard R. Engel Right photo: Bruce Taylor Members enjoying dinner and conversation. Howard R. Engel, Chair

The Manitoba Coin Club held its Wednesday except for July, August annual Holiday Celebration on Nov. and December, in the Golden Rule 30th at Jag’s Restaurant in Club Seniors club room at the Ft. Rouge Regent Casino. Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne St. A good time was had by all. Next meetings are: Jan. 24, Feb. Past president, Susan Poseluzney, 28, Mar. 28, Apr. 25, May 23 and handed over the gavel to Esther June 27, 2018, 7 pm. Juce who is stepping in as the new For information, visit president. www.manitobacoinclub.org The Coin Club meets every fourth Or call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 Page 8 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] December 6, 2017 - January 16, 2018 • V16N6 THE BUZZ Merry Christmas and Story by Scott Taylor Happy Holidays to All his year, Christmas T greetings go out to all my old, and I mean that with all due respect, and retired friends, with a nod and a wink to the late Jack Matheson, who made these 1,400-word columns popular 60 years ago... 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Trevor Ahluwahlia, Samatha Shefchyk, And a load of folks who aren’t that Don Sicotte, Robin Henderson, Darren old, it’s just that they seem that way. Continued on next page December 6, 2017 - January 16, 2018 • V16N6 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] Page 9 A Legend in the Hall More, By John Ploszay with notes from Scott Taylor Photo by Bruce Fedyck Piper and With Christmas almost upon us, Late last season, Bonni was asked it’s time to give a shout out to one of if it was time to retire, maybe sell the Tachan the most influential coaches at the team and give someone else the junior hockey level in the history of inherent headaches that come from the game here in Manitoba. running a hockey team. Bonni made And make no mistake, Barry it clear he’d be back behind the Named to Bonni’s influence has been felt all bench this season and that’s where across Winnipeg and throughout the Game On Magazine photographer province in the 36 years he’s been at Bruce Fedyck found him in early the helm of the River East Royal October. He’s deep into planning for Manitoba Knights. the season and while he knows he’s For those who don’t know him, got a huge challenge ahead of him Bonni is a hockey guy. And that’s having experienced his first losing Golf Hall probably the best reason why the season as a coach in 2016-17, he has 36-year veteran of the Manitoba not wavered in his love for the Royal coaching ranks was inducted into Knights and the game of hockey. the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame “Yeah it was the worst season in of Fame back on Oct. 7. my history,” he said. “I’ve been By Scott Taylor The River East Royal Knights involved with this team for 36 years Photo (pg. 11) courtesy hockey club is his baby. He’s the and as a coach I went to the playoffs Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame owner, President, GM, Head Coach, 25 years in a row. Now I’m 25-1, and Chief Cook and Bottle Washer and I don’t like that.” has been a mentor to thousands of Bonni liked what he had at the Terry More was both Manitoba Manitoba hockey players over the beginning of last season, but then Junior and Manitoba Amateur years. This is a bona fide hockey the wheels fell off when injuries rav- champion. Pat Piper was a three- man and his love for the Royal aged the team. It wasn’t pretty. time member of Manitoba Womens’ Golf Teams (1960, 1961 and 1973). Knights has lasted 36 seasons. Barry Bonni “Tristan Ezako went down after In April of 1981, the East Kildonan being hit from behind, then Michael And Joe Tachan was a three-time Knights of the Manitoba Major Junior Cooper and Jayden Pollock,” said Manitoba IOpen Champion and one Hockey League folded after nine years Bonni. “Then we lost Mike Sabourin of the finest club pros in the in the league. Upon hearing of the after finishing the regular season in and Thomas Petrick with cracked province’s history. Knights demise, Bonni approached fourth place with a record of 22-20-0, ribs, and Lucas Henry with a broken This year, those three Manitoba Knights President John Haasbeek the Royal Knights went on to capture hand. We were done by Christmas. golfers and, for the first time ever, and asked him for assistance in the MMJHL Championship in their But we still had to compete.” one Manitoba golf team were added keeping junior hockey alive in East very first year in the league. At times Bonni indicated it was to the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Kildonan. After some discussion— From that season on, Barry Bonni getting to the point where he’d had and Museum. and some persuasion from John's has been the face and voice of the enough. But that’s not Barry Bonni. Included in the 2017 induction wife Julie—he agreed to help. Royal Knights. “There are more and more days class were More and Piper – who First they adopted the name River In a recent interview with one of where it starts wearing on you,” he were inducted in the Athlete catego- East instead of East Kildonan his players, Tristan Ezako, the Royal said. ry; Tachan, who was inducted in the because it better defined the area of Knights’ centreman described Bonni “But I’m here for now. I might Athlete and Builder category; and the city and went to work saving jun- as “old school and very, very knowl- consider selling the team someday, the members of the Canadian ior hockey in the neighborhood. Then, edgeable about the game. “ but I’m here for now.” Ladies Golf Association’s champi- And you can bet, as he has been onship team from 1962 – Marg for 36 years, Barry Bonni will always Homenuik, Heather Telfer, Merlene bleed the purple of the River East Netterfield, and Ann Tachan. 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...Golf Hall of Fame, cont’d from page 9 It’s the most wonderful time of the year... and our elves can help busy shoppers! Since 2008, volunteers have been Security Investments – St. Vital Branch, wrapping gifts and checking coats is open during mall hours at St. Vital all in support of St.Amant. Centre from December 1 – 24 and is “This year, most of our volunteer located in a store next to Hudson’s shifts filled up in a 24-hour period, Bay. we have so many return volunteers All donations support recreation who love to support St.Amant, get in and leisure activities, education and the holiday spirit and help busy peo- technology, specialized equipment ple!” said Juliette Mucha, Director of for over 1,600 children & adults St.Amant Foundation. Only a few with developmental disabilities and shifts are available on December 24th. autism supported by St.Amant. “We wrap all gifts – whether pur- Those interested in volunteering chased at the mall or not. We’ve had can sign up at some folks who bring in carloads of www.stamant.ca/giftwrap. gifts and we count on their support Inductees to the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame. Left to right: every year,” said Mucha. St.Amant is a leader in the delivery of innovative Nicole Wanshaw, grand niece of Joe Tachan; Pat Piper; The gift wrap and coat check shop, programs and services to children and adults Terry More; Merlene Netterfield, Marg Homenuik sponsored by Desjardins Financial with developmental disabilities and autism. an honoured member, and there • Ranked in Top 10 of Canadian could be no better choice than the Senior Women’s' Golfers (1992) first Manitoba team to win a • Finalist Manitoba Golfer of the Canadian provincial team champi- year (1992) onship,” said Don MacDonald, President of the Manitoba Golf Hall Joe Tachan of Fame and Museum Inc. “Each of • Born in 1914 the individual inductees demonstrat- • Started playing and caddying at ed exceptional golfing ability over a Elmhurst in 1931 sustained period of time and have • He “managed” the club during earned their place as Honoured the Second World War and along Members.” with Walter Kurylko, the “...two men kept the clubhouse open The Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and the golf course playable...” and Museum provided the following • Was Elmhurst pro from 1945 bios of this year’s inductees: to 1963 Terry More • Won Manitoba Opens in 1946, 1951 and 1957; also Western • Manitoba Golfer of the Year Manitoba Open in 1946 (1978) • Commonly referred to as • Manitoba Junior Champion (1964) “pint-sized pro”, the “mighty-mite • Manitoba Amateur Champion from Elmhurst”, “Joe the pro”, (1967) “the debonair Elmhurst pro” or • Harold Eidsvig Trophy – Low the “dapper little pro from Amateur, Manitoba Open (1976, Elmhurst” 1977, 1978 and 1981) • Played a match against Bobby • Manitoba Rural Senior Champion Locke with Joe, Harold Eidsvig (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007) and Allan Boes playing a best • Canadian Junior Semi-Finalist ball against Locke (who won (1964) (2 and 1) • Canadian Junior Quarter-Finalist • Credited with developing games (1965) of Wilf Homenuik and Jim Doyle • Four-time Municipal Champion and others, including Marg Pat Piper (Nee Kiggins) Homenuik and Anne Tachan • Saskatchewan Junior Champion Manitoba Team Winners of (1958 and 1959) Canadian Ladies Golf Association • Manitoba Junior Champion (1961) Team Trophy – 1962 • Canadian Junior Team • First Manitoba Provincial Golf Championship (with Marion Team to win a National Lawrence) (1961) Championship • Runner-Up Canadian Women's • Members were Marg Homenuik Senior Championship (1992) and (Rossmere), Heather Telfer was Low Canadian (nee Lawrence) (Niakwa), • Manitoba Senior Champion (1994) Merlene Netterfield (Niakwa) and • 3-time Member of Manitoba Ann Tachan (Elmhurst) Women’s' Teams (1960, 1961 and • Conducted over 36 holes at 1973) Southwood ■ • 4-time Member of Manitoba Senior Women’s' Teams (1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994) Page 12 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] December 6, 2017 - January 16, 2018 • V16N6

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Managing marijuana The neverending story I used to enjoy food and other household goods will As the holiday season draws closer, nightmare because of a fabulous grocery shopping, always be profitable, but as time I've decided that we need to anoint new computer program that was although I wasn't goes by it's the big guys who seem to some new national heroes in Canada supposed to solve all the problems of really very good at it. I be getting even bigger. – folks who are worthy of a statue on government payrolls, more efficient- tended to push the cart around on an Like so many other retail busi- the Hill. Since people like Sir John A. ly and at a lower cost than ever empty stomach, making sure that all nesses, more and more grocery are now considered 'incorrect' and before! And the company that creat- the unhealthy stuff jumped right in, shopping is being done online and inappropriate by some, why don't we ed it was part of the IBM family. and the last thing I tended to worry delivered to our door. Amazon was celebrate people like Max Henderson, What more did we need to know. about was the price of anything. the leader, and I'm sure we ain't seen J.J. McDonnell and Sheila Fraser. It began under the regime of My beloved Janice does the shop- nothing yet. They could be founding members of a Stephen Harper, and Justin Trudeau ping now and what a strange retail Speaking of Shoppers, it's looking brand new heroic group that we and company have used that as a world it has become. Today's case in more and more as though that's might call Whistleblowers Extraordi- shield to divert most ongoing ques- point, Loblaws, which operates where we will be heading beginning naire. They all held the job of Auditor tions. In his report, Mr. Ferguson is under a number of different brand July 1st if 'Mary Jane' is your pleas- General in Ottawa, and they all man- critical of the Liberals for underesti- names. They also own Shoppers ure. Loblaws and Shoppers are aged to do what a dwindling number mating the cost, as well as the time Drug Marts, and that label is leading pushing hard to be a major player in of politicians seem to be capable of, it might take to finally fix things. He them in some new and interesting Canada's marijuana business. What namely telling the truth. also noted that the Phoenix problem directions. an interesting and perilous road this A promising newcomer is the cur- in our country is remarkably similar This week, Loblaws announced may turn out to be. Recreational pot rent head of the AG's department, to what happened in Australia, where the closure of 22 supermarkets that has been legal for quite a while now Michael Ferguson. He has actually the nightmare continues. they say have been 'under perform- in Washington and Colorado, and been there for seven years, but he Right now, the personal finances of ing'. They didn't say the stores were the cops there tell us that illegal made headlines this week with his close to 150,000 Canadians are still losing money, and I would be sur- weed is still readily available also. report on the never-ending fiasco messed up beyond belief, and there's prised if that were true. What about those poor Loblaws known as the Phoenix Pay System. no light at the end of the tunnel. Along with the closure announce- folks who will be looking for jobs? Most of us are familiar by now with Before we order more tunnel, we ment, Loblaws released their third At this very moment, Shoppers is the basic facts. The lives of thou- should be doing a lot better, and pay- quarter financials, showing that advertising for a medical marijuana sands of federal public servants ing better attention to the Auditor profits had more than doubled over brand manager. have been turned into an ongoing General. ■ the same quarter last year. Selling Who woulda thunk it? ■

December 5, 2017 MANITOBA INTRODUCES MEASURES TO RESPONSIBLY CONTROL RETAIL SALES OF CANNABIS The Manitoba government is intro- Liquor and Gaming Control Act and sible for compliance enforcement. cannabis sales within their bound- ducing new legislation that would set The Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries The minister noted growing cannabis aries by holding a plebiscite, out where and how legal cannabis Control Act to authorize and regulate at home for recreational purposes • ensure only cannabis grown by may be sold, with additional meas- the retail sale of cannabis in Manitoba will be prohibited. Once retail cannabis federally authorized producers is ures to protect young Manitobans and as soon as it is permitted under feder- sales are legal, individuals must be sold at retail locations, empower municipal decision-making, al law. Once in place, all businesses aged 19 or older to buy, possess and • confirm all cannabis products sold Justice Minister Heather Stefanson selling cannabis in storefronts or use it. Similar to the provisions already in Manitoba are packaged and labelled announced. online must be provincially licensed. in place for liquor sales, it would be according to federal requirements, “Manitoba continues to put respon- Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries illegal for retailers to sell cannabis to and sible measures in place to respond (MBLL) would be responsible for a person who is intoxicated. • increase penalties for offences under to cannabis legalization, which includes acquiring all cannabis for retail sale, “By setting the legal minimum for The Liquor and Gaming Control Act, ensuring the appropriate safeguards and only cannabis sourced through purchase and recreational use of now proposed to be renamed the are there for legal retail sales,” said them may be sold. MBLL would be cannabis at 19 years of age, the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Stefanson. “This new legislation sets authorized to enter into agreements Manitoba government has demonstrat- Act, to a maximum fine of $100,000 out the regulatory framework, enforce- with licensed cannabis distributors. ed its commitment to safe and healthy or one-year imprisonment or both ment structures and compliance The Liquor and Gaming Authority school communities where students for individuals and a maximum provisions that will help keep cannabis would be renamed the Liquor, can continue to grow and learn fine of $500,000 for corporations for out of the hands of our youth and Gaming and Cannabis Authority. through to graduation,” said Ken offences such as selling product away from the black market.” It would be responsible for licensing Cameron, president, Manitoba School from an unlicensed producer or The safe and responsible retailing cannabis stores and distributors, Boards Association. “Along with the selling as an unlicensed retailer. of cannabis act would amend The and its inspectors would be respon- power to consider the location of A request for proposals for the pri- schools, parks and playgrounds as vate sector to operate one or more part of the process to approve cannabis retail cannabis stores remains open retailers, government can ensure that until Dec. 22. The Manitoba govern- all children are not unduly exposed to ment has also introduced The the potential harms of cannabis.” Cannabis Harm Prevention Act to The new legislation would also address impaired driving and other include provisions that would: road safety issues related to cannabis • establish the ability of municipal legalization, which is expected to governments to prohibit retail occur in July 2018. ■

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The process will as required by the act’s regulation. (This column originally appeared in the Toronto Sun) “The reasons for poverty are com- engage a variety of community organ- They noted the forthcoming strategy plex and multi-dimensional and we izations, advocates and experts to help will feature a renewed set of indica- The release of an Auditor General’s want to hear Manitobans’ diverse expe- guide the renewal of Manitoba’s pover- tors to measure progress. report is rarely a happy occasion for riences so we can develop an inno- ty reduction strategy. Key areas of dis- Fielding also noted the Manitoba gov- the government of the day, and this vative, inclusive and people-focused cussion include basic needs, educa- ernment is awaiting details of a federal fall’s offering from federal Auditor strategy that includes meaningful meas- tion and training, employment, health poverty reduction plan to identify areas General Michael Ferguson was no urement and targets,” said Fielding, and well-being, and sense of belonging. where alignment may be possible. exception: from a stinging indictment who co-chairs the province’s Poverty “All Manitobans should have For information on Manitoba’s of the billion-dollar Phoenix payroll Reduction Committee with Wishart. access to the resources and opportu- poverty reduction strategy and what system boondoggle, to a clear failure “Consultations will focus on pathways nities they need to achieve a better to include in written submissions, by immigration officials to properly to move Manitobans out of poverty, quality of life,” said Wishart. “Poverty visit www.gov.mb.ca/allaboard or track key indicators about Syrian refu- and input from citizens and stake- reduction requires a collaborative, call 204-945-3469. gees, to evidence of poor governance holders will help us identify priorities.” co-ordinated effort across govern- Manitobans are invited to send at the Royal Military College of Canada. The process will start with target- ment and community. We look for- feedback prior to Jan. 31, 2018, to But perhaps most surprising was ed consultations of Manitobans who ward to hearing from Manitobans on [email protected] or Ferguson’s audit of the Canada have experienced poverty to hear their ideas and experiences on how by mail to: Revenue Agency (CRA)’s call centers about the daily challenges and criti- we can work across society to allevi- Poverty Reduction Strategy Team and their staggering inability to cal realities they face, as well as an ate the impact of poverty.” Manitoba Families handle taxpayers’ calls, and to invitation for all Manitobans to pro- The comprehensive approach sup- 400 – 352 Donald Ave. answer questions properly. vide written submissions. These ports The Poverty Reduction Strategy Winnipeg, MB R3B 2H8. Ferguson found that last year, a full 54% of calls made to the CRA – 28.9 million in all – were blocked by the agency; add in another 14% of calls directed to an automated menu, and any Canadian calling had less than a one in three chance of speaking to a human being. Was the CRA simply overloaded? Not exactly. As Ferguson noted, the number of CRA agents answering calls rose by 23% over the last five years. But because the CRA has a “service standard” requiring it to keep call wait times to under two minutes, when the average wait time started to get close to two minutes, the CRA’s call centre traffic team came up with a simple trick to help keep the average down: they would simply block additional calls. Even if you are lucky enough to get through to an agent, be wary about the answer you get: Ferguson found that almost 30% of the time, agents were giving incorrect answers to basic queries. For example, in response to a question about when interest owed would begin to accrue, the wrong answer was given by the CRA agent a shocking 84% of the time. As if all this weren’t enough, the CRA’s quality control system – designed to catch inaccurate responses by agents – didn’t work properly, meaning the CRA remained blissfully unaware of the extent of the problem. For the many Canadians who already have a hate-hate relationship with the taxman, such terrible customer service adds insult to injury. And to be fair to the CRA, it is probably unrealistic to expect every agent to have a comprehensive grasp of our tax code (the Income Tax Act alone runs over a million words on 3,000 pages.) The best long-term solution would be to simplify the tax code, making it easier for Canadians to figure out their taxes themselves and reducing the number of calls made to CRA in the first place. In the meantime, the CRA needs to get its act together and start treating Canadians with a lot more respect by not blocking their calls, and ensuring that if agents can’t answer their questions correctly, they pass them along to someone else who can. Canadians work hard to pay their taxes. Is it too much to expect decent service from the people collecting them? ■ For more information call: Aaron Wudrick, CTF Federal Director Cell: 613-295-8409 Email: [email protected] Page 14 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] December 6, 2017 - January 16, 2018 • V16N6 Lions Place Toastmasters members and friends launch book for Canada’s 150th Birthday By Hazel Birt ‘From Far and Wide: Canadian Prairie Sky Books, 871 Westminister Stories’ was launched on November and from Neighbourhood Book Store 4th, 2017 at Lions Place, 610 and Café, 898 Westminister. Portage Avenue in Winnipeg. 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IN WINNIPEG MISC EVENTS Winnipeg Male Chorus - join them for Deer Lodge Centre, 2109 Portage Ave - Pembina Active Living (PAL) 55+ - the upcoming season to sing classical, Volunteers needed for daytime recreation Winter 10-week classes begin Jan. 8, The Manitoba Coin Club - meets 4th pop, religious, folk and show tunes at programs, physiotherapy dept., cafeteria, 2018: yoga, fitness, strength/resistance Wed. each mo. (except Dec, July & Aug), Personal Care homes, Senior Citizen's coffee program, PRIME and Get-a-way training, line dance, Zumba Gold, Seniors 7:00 pm (1-1/2 hrs approx.), at the Fort homes and Charity groups throughout MB. community programs, daytime medical self defense, painting, writing, computer, Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne. Two concerts a year. Rehearsals begin escorts (no driving required). drop-in activities and special events. Frequently there is a Coin auction. Sept. 11. Email: [email protected] or Joy: 204-831-2912 or email: Registration at office. Information: Call Barré W. Hall: 204-296-6498 [email protected]. [email protected] www.pal55plus.com, email Red River Coin & Stamp Shows - Seniors’ Choral Society - New members Misericordia Health Centre - Volunteers [email protected] or 2nd Sunday ea. month except July & Aug., invited especially tenors and basses. needed for reg. fall shifts in Gift Shop - Call 204-946-0839 10 am-4 pm, at the Charterhouse Hotel. Practice Mondays, 10 am-12 noon at 204-788-8134, and to escort and stay with Manitoba Christian Writer's Assoc. Free adm. All welcome. Coins, Bank Notes, McClure Place, 533 Greenwood Place. residents while attending spiritual services Group - Writers of all levels welcome for tokens, bullion, Canadian and Foreign, Buy No auditions. We are an SATB Choir with inside the same building, Thur. or Fri.’s, 10- education, encouragement and fellowship. or sell. Come with paper, leave with Gold. a challenging repertoire. Concerts held in 11:30 am. Call 204-788-8132, or online at Meetings Saturdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Call Andy Zook: 204-482-6366 spring and several weeks before www.misericordia.mb.ca/volunteer or Apr. 7, May 5, Jun 2/18, 1:30-4 pm, at Bleak Harrow United Church - Christmas Christmas. Also, prior to Annual Concert, apply in person. Free parking provided. House Centre, 1637 Main St., across from Concerts, Sun. Dec.17, 2:30 and 7:30 pm, will perform at local seniors complexes and South Winnipeg Seniors Resource - Burger King and Mohawk Gas. Annual mem- at 955 Mulvey Ave. Come out and enjoy PCH’s. Info: Gerda or John: 204-669-5570 Seeking Meal Program Volunteer bership fee $25. Drop-in $3. MCWA traditional Christmas carols that will put or www.seniorschoralsociety.ca Assistant, Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11 am-1:45 contact: Frieda 204-256-3642 you and your family in the holiday spirit. pm, at Delta Manor, 100 Adamar Rd. or Bev 204-326-7286 Tickets $10. Call church office at 204- SPORTS/FITNESS/GAMES Call Samantha 204-478-6169. Bleak House Senior Centre - 1637 284-0079 . 50% of the ticket sales will be Deer Lodge Antlers Senior Men’s Victoria Lifeline Home Service Main St. - Mon. 1 pm whist, Tue. 10 am donated to Harrow United Church. Curling - Mon., Wed. or Fri., 10 am at Representative - Volunteers needed to coffee and conversation, 11.45 am Lunch, Forum Art Centre - Open House, Deer Lodge. Spare or full time positions explain and set up the Lifeline equipment 1 pm Bingo - Ceramics Thur. 1 pm Dec.14, 1-4 pm for winter classes starting available. More info contact Bryan at in people’s homes in Wpg. Must have car, Cribbage, Friday 12:30 pm Quilting. Jan. 8. December Workshops: Enjoy some 204-889-6577 or [email protected] mileage reimbursed. Melissa: 204-956- Info: 204-338-4723 Art Workshops at the Forum Art Centre, Pembina Oldtimers Curling Club - 6773 or email [email protected] Golden Rule Seniors - Fort Rouge Leisure 120 Eugenie St. Drawing: Still Life, Figure, 1341 Pembina Hwy. Two games/wk - Meals on Wheels - If you got the wheels, Centre, 625 Osborne St. Mon. Bingo 1 pm. Portrait and Perspective; Holiday Acrylics, Mon., Wed., or Fri. @ 1 pm. Fee $200 for we got the meals! We are looking for volun- Tues. Bridge 2 pm. Thurs. Singalong 10 am. Watercolour Batik, Holiday Collage Cards, 204-261-3033 teers in the following areas: Downtown, Floor shuffleboard 1 pm. Bridge 1 pm. Fri. www.foru- 40 games. Call Bob: or Merry Mixed Media. Details at: 204-253-7633 Point Douglas, Seven Oaks and Transcona. China painters 10 am. Carpet bowling 1 pm. martcentre.com/workshops Herman: , / or call www.pembinaoldtimerscurling.com Drivers receive an honorarium. 204- Wanted Cribbage players for Wed. 1 pm. 204-235-1069 Call Terry: 204-453-1085 Wildewood Senior Men's Curling - New 956-7711 or www.mealswinnipeg.com Friendship Force Winnipeg - Monthly curlers and spares are invited to join us Kildonan MCC Thrift Shop - Volunteer Manor Adult Day Cub - 320 Sherbrook St. dinner meeting Wed. Dec. 13, 6-8:30 pm every Mon. and Wed., 1-3 pm at Granite in a professional environment and have fun! We are a pacesetters adult day program for at Holiday Inn South, Pembina Hwy. Join Curling Club. For info and applications: Located at 445 Chalmers Ave. Call or email: seniors who live in the community who have us for dinner, Christmas festivities and fel- Charlie 204-269-7998. [email protected] mild Alzheimers/Dementia. Tues-Fri. Referrals lowship. Friendship Force is an internation- made through WRHA. 204-784-1378 Deer Lodge Wednesday Ladies Curling - and 204-668-0967 al cultural exchange program which pro- Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - motes peace through personal friendships. Wednesdays, 1 pm, at Deer Lodge. The Bereavement Care Program of New curlers, intermediate curlers and Skips Concordia Hospital - seeking Grief (1588 Main St.) Shuttle Bus runs Wed. 204-452-5299 or www.friendshipforce mornings for $15 from the north end and winnipeg.org for more info. needed for our League. Full- or part-time or Support Volunteers to provide telephone 1/2 year spots avail. and a Spare List too. grief support to family members of people $15 from the South End (members). St. Andrews Anglican Church, St. 204-837-6679 or [email protected] who have died at the Hospital. Ideal for a Transportation from Seven Oaks, Garden Andrews Anglican Church, 2700 Portage person with a health care, ministry or coun- City, West Kildonan, Maples & South End. Ave. - Annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Tuesday Ladies Who Bowl - New ladies Get lunch, bingo, entertainment, refresh- 10 pin bowling league at La Verendrye seling background. Flexible 4 hrs/wk. Work Carols: Sun. Dec. 17, 7:30 pm. St. Andrew’s from home. Bob Milks: 204-661-7402, ments & transportation home. 204-339-1701 Choristers and the Winnipeg Rifles Brass Bowling Lanes in St. Boniface starting Tues. when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Oct. 10 and weekly thereafter until end of when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank [email protected] when contacting our advertisers. You. Thank Archwood 55 - Join us for yoga, fitness Quintet. Join us for a sing-along Hallelujah classes, line dancing, or art instruction. Drop Chorus. Reception to follow. Christmas April. All ages and levels of play invited. Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety - Contact: Lynne Ducharme 204-231-0279 Volunteer opportunities. Visit mips.ca ‘About in for a board game, pickleball, floor curling Services: Sun. Dec. 24, 10 am - Holy or billiards. Visit our website for a list of Eucharist, 4 pm - Family Service with Holy or [email protected] Us’ to learn about our Volunteer Program. [email protected] or 204-927-6477. luncheons, social activities, informational Eucharist, 7:30 pm - Candlelight Service Manitoba Provincial Rifle Assoc. sessions and bus trips. 565 Guilbault St. with Holy Eucharist, 10 pm - Candlelight (MPRA) - The MPRA Senior’s Air Gun Southeast Personal Care Home - Office hrs: Mon-Fri, 9 am-3 pm. 204-416- Service with Holy Eucharist. Mon. Dec. 25, program, Wednesdays, 11 am, at the indoor volunteers needed to assist with recreation

Senior Scope Senior Scope Senior Scope 1067 or [email protected] 10 am - quiet Christmas Day Eucharist. air gun range at 711 Leola St. Rifles and programs at 1265 Lee Blvd - days, eve’s, www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com Pistols are supplied. Our range is one of the wknd’s. Call 204-269-7111 Ext. 2225 Charity Christmas Tree Sale (Knights Brooklands Active Living Centre - of Columbus) - Hosted By St. Josaphat best in North America with “State of the Vista Park Lodge Personal Care Art” electronic targets (SIUS). This is a Zumba Gold, Aqua-fit, Line Dancing, Floor Council #04138 and St. Volodymyr Home in St. Vital - Volunteers needed. Curling. Drop-in fees avail. Bingo Mondays, Council # 15743, Sat. Dec. 16, 10 am-4 sport that can be enjoyed your whole life. Contact: Caitlin Liewicki: Gord: 204-415-7919 or 204-771-1987 1 pm. #License LGA 1143-B1. FREE pm, at Sts. Vladimir & Olga Ukrainian [email protected] Games. 204-632-8367 Catholic Cathedral Hall/Parking Lot, 115 Deer Lodge Community Centre - Yoga HSC Winnipeg - Volunteers welcome in McGregor Ave. Wreath’s, Spruce, Balsam, with Doreen Wuckert, Certified Yoga Charleswood Adult Day Program -

Please mention Please mention patient and support areas, 7 days a week. Please mention Fraser Fir trees. Proceeds to Sts. Vladimir Social Day Program for seniors Instructor. Mondays, Sept. 11-Dec. 4 Free parking or bus tickets. Call 204- & Olga Ukr. Cat. Cathedrals. Pre-Order Transportation and hot lunch provided. (12 classes), at 323 Bruce Ave. E. $8 per 787-3533 or email: [email protected] your Tree, Contact Benny: 431-999-9314. class for registered, $10 per class for Members $8.85/day. Referrals made South Winnipeg Seniors Resource through WRHA. 204-889-4608 or call The Women’s Canadian Club of Drop In. To register, call Doreen: 204- Council - Volunteers needed for Meal your Case Coordinator Winnipeg - Luncheon, Dec. 12, 12 noon, 837-9613 or email [email protected] Program in Osborne Village 2-6 hrs/wk. at the RBC Convention Centre. Featuring Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre - Prendergast Seniors Club - 906 Call 204-478-6169 or email Cottonwood Rd. Rm.20 - Crib Mon. & the Shoestring Players who will be pre- (1588 Main) Looking for Bridge Players, [email protected] senting staged readings from Passengers Tuesdays, 1-3 pm. 204-339-1701 Wed., 1-3:30 pm; Whist Thurs., 1-3:30 pm; by Sam Bobrick. Cost $28. Includes Parkview Place, Long Term Care by Mon. luncheons 4th Wed., 12-1 pm. All turkey dinner and all the trimmings. VOLUNTEERING Southeast Personal Care Home - welcome. Call Joe/Mary: 204-254-8390 Reservations and info 204-663-5657. is looking for volunteers during the day, evening Ukrainian Cdn Veterans Br # 141 - Middlechuch Personal Care Home - or the weekend to assist with the recreation Dance to a live band every Sat., 1-4:30 Winnipeg Public Library - To view library Volunteers needed to visit residents, assist programs. Call 204-269-7111 ext. 2247 pm. Adm. Includes lite lunch. Chase the programs, many which are free, visit in the rehab dept., hair salon and with the Ace Draw ea. Sat. Tickets on sale 3:30- http://wpl.winnipeg.ca to view the pet therapy program. Call: 204-336-4138 newsletter by clicking on the ‘At The Library PROGRAMS /SERVICES 4:25 pm. Draw 4:30 pm. Also 60/40 draw. Caregiving with Confidence (formerly Call 204-589-6315 ext 103 for future Newsletter’ link under ‘What’s Happening’ Sponsored by the St. James Area along the left side of the home page. View Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services) - events and information. Volunteer drivers needed to take clients in United Churches - Drop-in 2nd Thursday the calendar under this link as well. Seine River Seniors - at Southdale CC. SW Wpg. for appt’s, shopping, etc. of the month, “Together Time.” Next drop-in Bridge, Indoor/Outdoor Walking, Creative Compensation for gas/pkg provided. Male Dec. 14, 1:30-3 pm. An afternoon for adults Writing, Games, Canasta, Monthly Birthday MUSIC Respite Volunteers needed Tue. afternoons for an opportunity to meet new people, get Lunches, Trips to South Beach, Bingo at the for Caregivers Program in W. Kildonan. connected with old friends with games, La chorale des Intrépides - Recruiting Downs, Celebrations Matinees, Floral French Speaking Choral Singers to share Call 204-452-9491 (non-profit) cards, conversation and light refreshments served. Hope to see you in Jan. too. Arranging, Health Workshops, A Trolley City their talent or simply to sing. Practices Tour, A Walkabout in the Exchange, and visit Thursdays, 7-9:30 pm, at Collège Louis to PineRidge Hollow. Call 204-253-4599 Riel, 585 St-Jean-Baptiste St. If interested: [email protected] Continued on page 16 Email ready-to-print electronic PSAs to: [email protected]. FREE for non-profits and current advertisers. Include duration for listing to run. Page 16 Senior Scope • 204-467-9000 • [email protected] December 6, 2017 - January 16, 2018 • V16N6

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Fraternal Order of Eagles - 3459 meat draws, door prizes, coffee. Call painters, etc., 10-2 pm; Fri.: whist, 7-10 pm; Up Exercise Class. Thur. 10 am-noon FREE Pembina Hwy. Cribbage Tues. 1 pm. $100 Pat: 204-414-5360 for more info. Sat.: bridge, 1-4 pm. Bridge players needed: Pickle Ball. 204-990-2339 for a 28 or better hand. Free Coffee; Wed. The St. James-Assiniboia 55+ Centre - 204-334-0432. House avail. for rental. Weston Seniors Club - Programs: Bingo, doors open 11:30 am, games 12:55 3-203 Duffield St. The Centre offers a variety The Friendly Settlers Senior Citizens computer training, cooking, guest speak- pm; Sun. Bingo, doors open 5:30, games of different programs and services to adults Club - 400 Day St. (Transcona), Meet ers, presentation, luncheons, etc. Meet 6:30 pm. 204-269-4332 after 4:30 Mon-Fri. 55+. Visit www.stjasc.com to view Mondays, 10 am for cribbage, lunch and Tuesdays at 1625 Logan. 204-774-3085 The Friends of Library Book Club - programs and services. 204-987-8850 bingo. Special events /group trips offered. Assiniboia Wood Carvers Association - Seeks new members. Meet 3rd Tue. ea mo 55+ Men’s Club - meets Wed. & Thur. 204-222-7504 or [email protected] Woodcarving every Fri. 1-3 pm at Valour CC- at 10:15 am on 2nd Floor of Millennium afternoons, 1-4 pm, at 3172 Portage Ave. Elmwood-East Kildonan Active Living Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Call Mel: Library. Books chosen are available through Various activities: art and hobby classes or Centre - 180 Poplar @ Brazier in Elmwood. 204-661-2213 or Wayne: 204-783-7340 the library. Membership is free. Call: 204- just enjoy a cup of coffee. 204-987-8850 Membership $15/yr. Wood shop, Floor 452-3369 or 204-254-6697 for info. Le Conseil des francophones 55+ - Vital Seniors - Monthly Book Club: 204- Curling, Scrapbooking, Darts, Carpet ensures the accessibility and availability of Lion's Place Adult Day Program - Social 257-4014, Monthly Board Games: 204- Bowling and other activities. Call French-language services and support day program for seniors. Transportation & 261-8236, Bridge: 204-256-3832, Carpet 204-669-0750 or 204-890-3282 programs for the French-speaking population hot lunch provided. Members $8.75/day. Bowling: 204-452-2230, Line Dancing: 204- Norberry-Glenlee CC - Programs for 55 years and up living in Wpg. French only: Call 784-1229. Referrals made through 334-3559, Exercise Class: 204-253-0555 seniors. Play Pickleball at 26 Molgat Ave., Tai Chi Chih, light Yoga, Line dancing and when contacting our advertisers. WRHA at 788-8330, or call Case Coord. when contacting our advertisers. (Judy), Monthly Luncheon: 204-255-7508, St. Vital. Call 256-6654 when contacting our advertisers. Pickleball. 204-793-1054, 107-400 The PROBUS Club of Winnipeg - Scrabble: 204-257-4014, St. Mary Fibromyalgia Support Group of Des Meurons St., St-Boniface, Wpg., is a group for the retired or semi-retired. Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Rd. Winnipeg - For info: 204-975-3037 [email protected] Info: 204-489-2882, or Fort Garry Legion - Hard Card Bingo - Mensheds Manitoba Inc. - peer run [email protected] Dufferin Senior Citizen Inc. - 377 Tues. 1:15, Paper Bingo, Fri. eve, Early Bird Dufferin Ave. Mon: shuffleboard 9:45 am, program by men for men at Woodhaven Dakota 55+ Lazers Senior Centre - 7:15 pm, and Sat., Hard Card and Ladies Bingo 1 pm; Wed noon: soup and perogy Community Club, 200 Glendale Blvd, Senior Scope Various programs: Cribbage, line dancing, Senior Scope Auxiliary Lucky Star. All Welcome. Kitchen lunch. All welcome. Perogies for sale. Senior Scope Woodhaven in St James, Tue. and Wed. floor curling, quilting, fitness programs, etc. open for Lunch. 1125 Pembina Hwy. Every 2nd Sat: noon-3:30 pm dance with afternoons, 1-4 pm. Call Doug: Call: 204-254-1010 ext. 206. WHIST, St. Chad's Anglican Church - Services at a 4-piece band (full lunch). 204-986-2608 204-832-0629 or 804-5165 Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, contact Bob or 472 Kirkfield St. Service of Holy Eucharist The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell High Steppers Seniors Social Club - Fran: 204-257-3172. Jonathan Toews and Sunday School, Sunday at 9 am. We meet Wednesdays & Thursdays for fun Centre, 1188 Dakota St. Family Resource Centre - Seniors 55+, Fellowship with tea and coffee after service. 51 Morrow Ave, St.Vital. Tues S.T.A.R.S. 9:30- and activities. New members and volun- Senior Achievers - Meet 3rd Thur. 1-3 McBeth House Centre - 55+: Tues.: 11:30 am, FREE Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Games, teers welcome. Winakwa Community Please mention Please mention pm at 406 MacGregor St. Bingo, 50/50, Please mention Quilting, 9-2 pm; cribbage; Thur.: porcelain Outings. Wed. 10 am-noon FREE Steppin' Centre, 980 Winakwa Rd. 204-619-8477

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East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - Ritchot Senior Services - (serving seniors Ile des Chenes Seniors/Grande Pointe - Les services riviére seine pour aînés - (262 Hoddinott, behind curling club) - 50+ in the RM of Ritchot and Lorette) - Yoga, Mondays, 10 am. Indoor Walking, Lifeline est un service d’alerte médicale sim- Floral Workshop: Dec. 11, 1:30, $18 Need people to be on our list of available Mon., Wed. & Fri, 9-10 am. 204-878-3482 ple et conçu pour réduire les risques (Christmas Floral Arrangements). drivers, friendly visitors, housekeepers etc. or 878-2728, 253-0856, 878-9562. lorsqu’on vit seul. En cas de chute ou d’ur- Supplies provided. Take home your Call Janice: 204-883-2880 or email: Interlake North Eastman - Services to Seniors gence, de l’aide est à votre portée en arrangement. 204-654-3082 (msg). [email protected] programs include: transportation, friendly visit- appuyant sur un bouton. Le bouton d’aide Komarno - Komarno Community Hall - Selkirk - Tudor House Personal Care ing/phone calls, assistance with filling out forms, de Lifeline vous met en communication avec Malanka Social, Sun. Jan. 21, 2018, 1-5 pm, Home needs volunteers for various foot care, housekeeping, yard work, minor home un télésurveillant expérimenté qui vous enver- Music by Gemstars. Hot lunch. Tickets $20 positions. Call 204-482-6601 Ext: 21. repairs, Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, ra rapidement de l’aide - 24 heures sur 24, ea. Call Mona: 204-886-2994. All proceeds Lifeline, ERIK, errands, etc. Volunteer opportuni- 7 jours sur 7. Philips Lifeline ont gracieuse- Selkirk - Betel Home - Looking for volun- ment donné une subvention à Les Services go to the Komarno Hall Renovations. teers for afternoons and Thur. evenings. ties avail. Call for info: Arborg and District Seniors Resource Council 376-3494; Ashern Living Rivière Seine pour aînés. Cette subvention Springfield - The Services to Seniors Contact Matt Mutcheson for info: 204-482- nous permet d'aider les aînés de nos com- office will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 5469 ext. 20956 or [email protected] Independence for Elders 768-2187; Brokenhead/Beausejour Outreach for Seniors at munautés à mener une vie plus indépen- 2nd. Merry Christmas and best wishes for Springfield - Service to Seniors - dante. C'est important pour les aines de good health ad happiness in 2018. 268-7300; East Beaches Resource Center Additional volunteer drivers needed in all (Victoria Beach) 756-6471; Eriksdale Community demeurer actifs s'ils souhaitent maintenir leur Selkirk - The Selkirk Community Art areas of Springfield. Fees avail. to help Resource Council 739-2697; Fisher Branch qualité de vie. Gratitude à Philips Lifeline pour Centre - invites you to participate in the cover costs. Call 204-853-7582 or email: Seniors Resource Council 372-8703; Gimli ce cadeau special. Pour plus d’informations 39th Interlake juried Art Show, Apr. 23-29, [email protected] to Seniors Resource Council 642-7297; Lundar sur Lifeline, contactez Juliette Rowan - 2018, at the Selkirk Recreational Complex. arrange to pick up an application package. Community Resource Council 762-5378; Représentante de Lifeline au 204-424-5285. Ages 13 and up. 10 categories. Artist info Riverton & District Seniors Resource 378-2460; Selkirk - Gordon Howard Centre (384 and entry form will be available after PROGRAMS / SERVICES St. Laurent Senior Resource Council 646-2504; Eveline St) - Seniors! Stay healthy, active Jan.15th. Entry deadline is Apr. 3/17. Beausejour - Beau-Head Senior Center - Selkirk - Selkirk & District Senior Resource and connected. We offer hobby workshops, St. Malo - St. Malo Parish - Christmas Mon. Chi Gong, Chair Exercise, 10 am. Crib Council Inc. 785-2737; Stonewall - South fitness classes, recreational programs, concert with Les Intrépides on Sun. Dec. 7 pm; Tues. Crib, 1 pm; Wed. Line Dancing Interlake Seniors Resource Council 467-2719; volunteer opportunities and more. Also, 10, 2 pm, at St. Malo Parish in St-Malo, 10 am. (beginners welcome) Bingo 1 pm; Springfield Services to Seniors 853-7582; special events, such as outings, seasonal MB. Tickets $10/adult, 17 and under Thur. Whist 1 pm. 645 Park St. Beausejour Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council meals and presentations. Please visit www. FREE. Call 204-256-5879 or email: 204-268-2444, [email protected] 886-2570; Two Rivers Senior Resource Council, gordonhoward.ca or call 204-785-2092 [email protected] Lac du Bonnet 345-1227, Pinawa 753-2962 or Dauphin Multi-Purpose Senior Centre- Springfield - The Services to Seniors Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus - Whitemouth/Reynolds 348-4610 or Winnipeg office will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. Seniors 55+ - members and non-members. River Resource Council 367-9128 Annual Christmas Dinner, Wed. Dec. 13, Exercises, floor games, quilting, scrabble, sip 2nd. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 11:30 am, Odd Fellows Hall, 374 First St. and stitch, bingo, crib night, community cho- Montcalm - Montcalm Service to good health ad happiness in 2018. when contacting our advertisers. when contacting our advertisers. W., Stonewall. Advance tickets required; when contacting our advertisers. rus. Special events: Police Academy, dinner Seniors (S.A.A.M) - Meal program with Springfield Seniors - offers many pro- $20 ea. Entertainment by Bambi & Friends. and a movie night, dances. Congregate meal activities and musical entertainment in/at grams: Pickleball, Zumba Gold, Bingo, Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus - program at the Centre - Tue, Wed, Fri. Letellier-Hall Fridays. Joanne: 204-304-0551 Canasta, Board Games, Chair yoga, Centre Closure: Thur. Dec. 14 & Fri. Dec. 15, Lifeline, cancer society Transportation or email: [email protected] Strides walking programs, Seniors Fri. Dec. 22 at noon to Mon. Jan 1. Office Program, fee for service contact list, Erik Kits, Notre Dame de Lourdes/Saint-Léon exercises, Shopping trips, Pancake Re-opens and Programs Resume Tue. Jan. 2. help with paperwork. Facility available to rent. /Ensemble Chez Soi - Services: parking Breakfasts, etc. Call 204-853-7582 or Senior Scope Senior Scope Stonewall - South Interlake 55 Plus - Senior Scope www.dauphinseniors.com, 204-638-6485 permits, congregate meal programs 5x/wk at [email protected] for info. Oddfellows Hall, 374-1st Street W. Events: East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre - the manor, internet research, info/health ses- Springfield Seniors Community - Line Dance Classes, Tuesdays 11:15 am, (262 Hoddinott) - Area residents welcome to sions, light housekeeping, Alzheimer’s sup- Congregate Meals are available to all com- Thursdays 11 am. $2/class plus yearly SI 55 play cribbage Tues., whist Fri. Also: pool, quilt- port group, palliative care, transportation, munity seniors. Oakbank: Mon/Tues/Fri - 5 Plus membership. Call 204-467-2582 ing and stitchery, art group, table and floor help with documents, friendly visits/calls, spir- pm. Wed/Thurs, noon. Call 204-444-3132. itual services, equipment rental, E.R.I.K. kits, Victoria Beach Seniors - Stay healthy shuffleboard, book club, yoga, potluck sup- Dugald: Mon/Wed/Fri - 5 pm. Cooks Creek: pers and casino trips. 204-654-3082 (msg). lifeline, mobile library, yard work. Coordinator Mon/Wed - 11:30. Call 204-444-6000. and active indoors at the Victoria Beach Bev Collet: 204-248-7291 or ensemble@ Please mention Please mention Please mention Anola: Mon-Fri, 11:45 Call 204-866-3622 Community Centre: Curling season starts Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - For mymts.net. Our goal is to assist seniors and mid-October. Many volunteer opportunities. seniors with disabilities, to assist in maintaining the disabled to maintain their independence. Springfield - Support Group for For info: email Margaret at independent living. Services: friendly visiting and We are always looking for volunteers to Caregivers. 3rd Thur. of month 1-3 pm [email protected] checks, transportation, shopping, foot care clin- help with these programs. at that Springfield Library. Call Jackie at ics, home maint. including housekeeping, heavy 204-268-4752 or email VOLUNTEER cleaning, gardening, home repair, Victoria Seine River Services for Seniors - The [email protected] to register Lifeline, E.R.I.K. kits, mobility equipment (loan Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service pro- Emerson-Franklin Senior Services - service), congregate meal program (3x/wk), vides simple, fast access to highly trained, West St. Paul Seniors Programs - Volunteers needed: Congregate Meal Program, Meals on Wheels for shut-ins. 204-427-2869 caring Response Associates at the push of Yoga/Pilates; Zumba Gold 55+; Stitch 'n Handi-van drivers, Medical drivers, Friendly visits a button, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. B**** - Knitting / Crochet Group. Info: and safety checks. Call Lorri: 204-427-2869 E.R.I.K., Foot care, Transportation service, Sunova Centre: 204-336-0294, or Friendly Visiting, Shopping trips. Juliette [email protected] Rowan: 204-424-5285. 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Five Minute Meditations HEARTSPACE WRITING SCHOOL CREATIVE JOURNEY for Transformation - Compiled by Brian Hay and Joanne Klassen Joanne Klassen, founder of Heartspace, home of CREATIVE JOURNEY Transformative Life Writing, is the author of Tools of A collection of personal meditations from is available as an e-book for $ 4.99 at Amazon: Transformation and many other books. Heartspace thirty-one CREATIVE JOURNEY writers https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IQ0N9AS classes are popular in Canada and Europe. from seven countries that will help you and in print for $ 18.95 at McNally Robinson For information on Transformative Life Writing classes, Booksellers, Winnipeg, MB please visit the Heartspace website: www.write-away.net see everyday moments from fresh vantage www.mcnallyrobinson.com or contact Joanne Klassen at: [email protected] points. Tel. 204-475-0483 or 1-800-561-1833

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home our home where the rhythms she opened my gift. The anticipation WELCOME of the day are not interrupted by OFFER of her joy filled my body and mind. I Eleanor Chornoboy (EC) visitors. Instead, guests are includ- Joanne Klassen (JK) still feel the buzz as I recall that long ed in the day to day goings on. They ago moment. Small cheer and great welcome are embraced and made to feel 'Tis the gift to be simple, Venturing forth into this day, I makes a merry feast. essential. 'tis the gift to be free, know the exact sensation I want to (William Shakespeare) I have been blessed by the gift of 'Tis the gift to come down where recapture. It is the pure, child-like hospitality. It has taught me to hold we ought to be. pleasure of unselfconsciously offer- Since 2008, my friend Joanne a candle high to offer the visitors in And when we find ourselves ing the best I can find, however and I have made an annual sojourn my life a warm welcome. (EC) in the place just right, humble, to express my heart-felt to Woodbrooke, the Quaker Study 'Twill be in the valley of love caring to those around me. (JK) Centre in Bourneville, U.K. We have I welcome guests from afar, and delight. travelled from Canada to Britain for opening my heart (Joseph Brackett) The child within shows me how the past several Springs to facilitate and doors to my humble home, to multiply joy by offering Life Writing for TransformationTM making them Hanukkah begins at sunset. my gifts freely. at the Centre. On each of those a part of my day, a part Christmas is a brief week away. trips, Joanne’s daughter, son-in- of my life. There’s excitement in the air and a law, and their young son have bit of tension about finding the right Joanne Klassen (JK) swung their doors wide open to gifts to offer the ones receiving Author and Heartspace founder, Joanne invite us inside. Eleanor Chornoboy (EC) them. began facilitating personal development On our first visit, we were greeted Author of Faspa and Faspa with Jast, An image from when I was four programs in 1975. Her career and life with a sign, “Welcome Mama and Eleanor writes to capture moments in histo- pops to mind, clear as the day it changed in 1998 when she received a Friend.” The sign held by a blue ry. Through co-facilitating Life Writing for happened. I can even smell and feel vision for Transformative Life WritingTM eyed, blond cherub, learning to greet TransformationTM classes, she has had the it. I ached to have a present for my which is now offered to teens, adults and his grandmother with, “Welcome joy of joining writers on their journey as they mom. I frantically searched around seniors around the world. Joanne’s ideal Nana,” would have lifted the spirits put their stories on the page. To delight the our small, crowded house looking day includes writing, singing to a baby, vis- of any traveller, be they seasoned child in her, she has authored Snow Angels for just the right thing. Then I found iting thrift shops and walking along the river or novice. and Pajama Tears. Eleanor and her husband with her husband Ted in Winnipeg, Canada. ■ it—a wrapped bar of Ivory soap in Our hosts extended us the Larry live in Winnipeg, Canada. the bathroom closet. I folded it into E-mail: [email protected] ■ ancient hospitality of sharing their a yellow wash cloth. Bubbling and food, giving us a warm and comfort- bouncing with excitement, I pic- able place to sleep and making their tured Mama’s smile of happiness as

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Glazed Chicken

Metric Ingredient Imperial 30 ml butter 2 tbsp 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 250 ml chicken broth 1 cup 50 ml honey 1/4 cup 30 ml orange juice 2 tbsp 10 ml cornstarch 2 tsp

In a nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter until sizzling; add onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden and caramelized (5 to 7 minutes). Remove from skillet, set aside. In same skillet, melt remaining butter until sizzling; add chicken. Cook over medium heat, turning once, until chicken is golden and no longer pink (12 to 15 minutes). In small bowl, stir together broth, honey, orange juice and cornstarch, mixing well. Add to chicken, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Stir in onions.

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