Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - April 13, 2005, Winnipeg, Manitoba B8 Winnipeg Neighbours w Winnipeg f ree p Pressw wednesday pril 13, 2005 reporter Jen Skerritt 697 7102 Conrad Santos pad. Wellington m. L. A. 586 Balmoral St. Pm. 779 4880 or 945 4918 596 Townsend Avenue Winnipeg Manitoba r3t 2v2 269 4121 Manitoba schizophrenia society offers free Public presentations on schizophrenia and psychosis in Winnipeg Call 786 1616 Charleswood senior Centre 5006 Roblin blvd. And Royal school 450 Laxdal re. Offer the following z Spring exercise classes begin april 18. Z Bank of Montreal series april 22, 1 30 p. Z annual health fair breast and prostate health presentation by Canadian cancer society april 21, 9 30 a. Z Coffee talk april 19, 1 30 p. Z mystery tour May 26 and trip to Moose jaws Temple gardens Mineral spa july 25 to 28. Z ethnic cooking april 28, 1 p. Z Spring luncheon May 5. Z taking names for conversational Spanish class. For information Call 832 6527 or 897 5263. Good Neighbours senior Centre presents playing a part april 14, dessert afternoon 1 p. April 14, pizza and a play night 6 p. And april 15, dinner theatre 6 p. At 220 Helmsdale dance band afternoon dance april 21, noon Bronx Park 131 Chelsea Good Neighbours choristers present the Spring concert april 25, 2 p. At 220 Helmsdale. To Register Call 669 1710. Gwen Secter creative living Centre interfaith Model seder april 19 new monthly program series explore Judaism May 10, 7 30 p. Call Marilyn at 339 1701. Annual Brunch and elimination draw june 12. Holy family ukrainian Catholic Church seniors dance april 19, noon to 3 30 p. At 1001 Grant ave. 489 6425. K. I. N. In motion Walkon wheel athon april 16 to May 14. Join the Keewatin Inkster neighbourhood resource Council for seniors for the 4 week Long event starting april 16 at the following locations z Calvin Church 10 a. M., 95 Keewatin St., 10 a. Z philippine Canadian Centre 737 Keewatin St., 1 p. Z Fred Douglas Lodge 1275 Burrows ave., 3 p. Pledge forms and Kin in motion badges available at each site. Prizes for top fundraiser most Miles walked oldest and youngest walkers will be presented at an Active living Celebration May 16, 1 to 3 p. At the Northwood Community Centre 1415 Burrows ave. 774 3085. Main St. Senior Centre mothers Day Tea May 4, noon. 942 7486. Manitoba society of seniors offers the following trips Grosse Isle Spring supper May 1 Rocky Mountaineer tour May 18 to 31 the Narrows of Lake Winnipeg june 9 Neepawa heritage & Moss games june 21. Call 942 3147 or 1 800 561 6767. Research study on the 55 alive mature driving course. Men and women 70 years of age and Over Are eligible. Parking provided the course and manuals free to All participants. Call or. Michelle Porter at 474 8795 or e mail Porter my is. Manitoba. . River East seniors health resource team offers the following Spring into summer walking clinic april 29, 10 a. At Access River East 975 Henderson Hwy., Call 940 2114 bladder self checkup april 20, 11 a. To noon at 975 Henderson Hwy., april 29, 11 a. To noon at 755 Henderson Hwy. And april 27, 1 30 to 2 30 p. At 1630 Henderson Hwy. Bereavement walking group starts May 4, to Register Call 669 1710 an education session on tinnitus ringing in your ear april 15, 11 a. To noon to Register Call 938 5000 do you know if you have a hearing loss May 6, 11 a. To noon to Register Call 938 5000 journey to wellness Day with Wynn Lindsay May 12, 9 a. To 3 p. M., Call 669 1710. Rupertus land supper for single seniors april 26 at St. Bede St. Stephen Church 99 Turner Bay and april 28 at St. Thomas Church 1567 William ave., both at 6 p. Transportation in area if necessary. To Reserve Call 488 9897. Senior achievers meeting april 21, 1 p. At the German club Mountain and Mcgregor. Smith Street age & Opportunity Russ Gou Luck author a atones a store like no other will share stories about a atones with our ladies first group april 20, 1 p. To Register Call 956 6480. St. James Assiniboia senior Centre inc., supportive housing and companion care april 27, 9 30 a. To Register Call 987 8850. West end senior Centre 644 Burnell St., Spring music concert april 25, 1 p. M., tickets in Advance Only by april 20 Canada Day Celebration june 30, 10 30 a. To 2 30 p. Spring dance May 12, 1 30 to 3 30 p. M., tickets in Advance Only by May 10. 772 9581. Westminster United Church presents the Westminster concert Organ series Martin Setchell april 17 at 8 p. Tickets at 786 4882. Youville Centre offers an educational program osteoporosis options april 19, 26 & May 3, 2 to 3 30 p. Topics include the causes of osteoporosis nutrition current therapies and recommendations for exercise and safety. To Register Call 255 4840. Growing older announcements for growing older must be in our office 14 Days prior to the intended Date of publication. Fax 697 7412 or e mail to Diane. Pratt free press. . no attachments please College Universita ire de Saint Boniface offers the following courses. Explore program intensive five week French immersion july 3 to aug. 5, bursaries available application deadline february. To Register Call 233 0210. Family life education support & wellness Centre offers the following workshops. 1, 2, 3, 4 Early year parenting wednesdays april 13 to 27, 1 30 to 3 p. Active parenting of teens wednesdays april 13 to 27. Study skills april 16 and 23. Z anger management for teens thursdays april 14 to May 5 for adults tuesdays april 19 and May 17. Time management thursdays starts april 14. Coping with stress mondays starts april 18. To Register Call 953 3400, e mail file Sec its. Net or visit wow. . Org. Foo Safe 888 2442 offers an eight hour level 1 food handling certificate course at the following continuing education schools two evenings 6 to 10 p. A. May 16 17, College Jeanne Sauvi 1128 Dakota St., Call 237 8130. June 13 14, Stanley Knowles Call 775 0231, ext. 435. Louis Riel school division continuing education accepting registrations for the following courses. Landscape designers secrets to a showcase Yard april 14. Macro Media Flash fundamental starts april 13. Ebay buying and Selling online april 16. Is there a Clown in you clowning course starts april 13. Crochet for beginners starts april 14. Knitting for the beginner starts april 15. Introduction to computers starts april 14. Introduction to windows starts april 13. Basic pc maintenance and upgrading starts april 14. Virus and adware spyware removal workshop april 26. Z Adobe photo shop elements starts april 13. Digital scrap booking using photo shop elements starts april 18. Bridge beginner plus starts april 14. Intro to Folk Art starts april 14. Watercolour Floral workshop with Charmaine Watt april 16. Oil painting using the Bob Ross method april 16. 35 my photography april 19. Small engine repair starts april 13. A omens Small engine maintenance starts april 18. Building your new Home starts april 14. French level 2, starts april 13. Ukrainian for beginners starts april 21. We Vas april 15 and 16. Boating safety course starts May 19 or june 1. Intro to the internet starts april 20. Stress Relief workshop april 21. Feng Shui workshop april 21. Real estate Legal workshop april 26. Scrap booking starts april 20. Boating safety april 16. Infant & child car april 28. Home renovations & additions april 28. Study skills for Middle years students starts april 19. Study skills for High school students starts april 21. Intro to growing orchids april 26. Introduction to Excel for seniors starts May 3. Internet for seniors starts May 11. Introduction to desktop publishing for seniors starts May 18. Advanced word starts May 3. Advanced web publishing starts May 5. Meditation and dance workshop starts May 18. Serger classes starts May 11. Scrap booking heritage album starts May 4. Food handlers level 1, May 16 and 17. Faux paint finishes May 7. Learn to build a deck or Fence starts May 12. Assist suicide intervention certificate May 4 and 5. Interior decorating Colour workshop May 7. Marketing for a Small business starts May 18. Simply accounting 2004, starts May 3. Advanced accounting starts May 18. To Register Call 237 8130. Nuttall boating safety offers the following courses. Richmond Kings c. C., april 18, 6 30 to 9 30 p. M., 889 3000. Sturgeon Creek collegiate april 19, 6 30 to 9 30 p. M., 832 9637. Nelson Mac april 14 and 21, 6 30 to 9 30 p. M., 237 8130. Louis Riel arts & tech april 16, 9 a. To 4 p. M., 237 8130. Gateway rec Centre april 17, 9 30 a. To 4 30 p. Stonewall collegiate april 20 and 27, 6 30 to 9 30 p. 467 2956. Reaching e Quality employment services is currently running a youth employment project. The project is recruiting for this free group based learning Opportunity which provides pre employment skills development followed by supported Job search. Application deadline is april 22, class starts May 9. If you Are Between the Ages of 17 and 29, have a physical disability or health condition and Are motivated to work Call Shelly at 947 1609, ext. 223 or Shauna at 947 1609, ext. 241. Red River College continuing education offers the following courses at the following locations notre Dame Campus. The child and youth care professional thursday april 14 to june 16, 6 to 10 p. Stress management april 16, 9 a. To 5 p. Team building april 16, 9 a. To 5 p. Negotiating skills april 23, 9 a. To 5 p. Princess Street Campus. Training and development thursday april 14 to june 16, 6 to 10 p. Internet basics thursday april 21 to May 12, 6 to 8 p. Managing change april 23, 9 a. To 5 p. To Register Call 694 1789 or visit wow. Arc. . . South Winnipeg family information Centre offers. When grandparents Parent april 14, 9 30 to 11 a. How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk wednesdays april 20 to May 25, 7 30 to 9 30 p. Abcs of staying Home alone april 23 or May 21 or june 4, 9 a. To noon. Early years parenting thursdays april 28 to May 26, 9 30 to 11 a. Student study skills april 30 or May 28, 9 30 to 11 30 a. At 800 Point re. To Register Call 284 9311. Spanish Institute offers the following. Book club 2nd Friday of the month. Movie club 3rd Friday of the month. To Register Call 832 9893 or visit wow. Spanish Institute. . St. James Assiniboia continuing education offers the following courses. Customer service and the fish philosophy april 20, 7 to 9 p. Dealing with difficult people april 27, 7 to 9 p. We Vas working effectively with the violent and the aggressive april 29, 4 30 to 9 30 p. And april 30, 8 30 a. To 5 p. Time management with children april 25, 6 30 to 9 p. Learn to journal May 2, 6 30 to 9 p. Your life is speaking Are you listening mondays starts May 2, 6 30 to 9 p. Keyboarding pro wednesdays starts april 20, 7 to 9 p. Just basics Microsoft office up mondays starts april 18, 7 to 10 p. Internet right & proper wednesdays starts april 20, 1 to 3 p. Is Access up Intro saturdays starts May 7, 9 30 a. To 3 30 p. Is Excel up intermediate april 30, 9 30 a. To 3 30 p. Is powerpoint up Intro wednesdays starts april 27, 7 to 9 30 p. Is word up Intro thursdays starts april 21, 6 30 to 9 30 p. Creams lotions & Bath products april 25, 6 30 to 9 30 p. 4 Square and sturdy tuesdays and thursdays starts april 19, 6 30 to 9 30 p. House wiring tuesdays Start april 29, 6 30 to 9 30 p. Contemporary Mirror or picture Frame thursdays starts May 12, 7 to 9 30 p. Fishing for beginners May 4, 6 to 8 p. Puppy classes training and socialization pets tuesdays starts May 24, 7 to 8 30 p. Health care directives and Power of attorney april 18, 6 30 to 8 p. Making a will april 25, 6 30 to 8 p. Tennis anyone tuesdays starts april 26, 6 30 to 8 p. Fun with Feng Shui april 25, 6 30 to 9 30 p. Beginner oils Friendly paint thursdays starts april 21, 7 to 9 30 p. Watercolour Floral workshop May 7, 11 a. To 3 p. Showing you the Money & letting you keep it april 26, 7 to 10 p. To Register Call 832 9637 or visit wow. Local courses. Com a esd. Top of the class learning assistance services offers study strategy workshops to adults april 21 and 28. To Register Call 444 2450 or e mail Trush its. Net. University of Winnipeg division of continuing education offers the following courses at 294 William ave. Effective facilitation groups meetings and workshops wednesdays april 13 to june 22, 6 to 9 15 p. Collective bargaining thursdays april 14 to june 23, 6 to 9 15 p. Technology is Impact on human resources thursdays april 14 to june 23, 6 to 9 15 p. Media relations for Public relations tuesdays april 12 to june 21, 6 to 9 15 p. Case studies & issues in Public relations wednesdays april 13 to june 22, 6 to 9 15 p. Sponsorship marketing in the cultural sector fridays april 22 to May 6, 9 a. To 3 p. To Register Call 982 6633. Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg offers the following workshops. Organization management series effective proposal writing May 11, 9 a. To 4 p. Most neglected most important fundraising tool your Case statement april 27 from 9 a. To 3 30 p. And May 18 from 9 a. To noon. Volunteer management series Volunteer management introduction level 1may 17 to 19 from 9 a. To 4 30 p. To Register Call Delores at 477 5180, ext. 221, e mail Register vow its. Net or visit wow. Volunteer Winnipeg. . . Wellness Institute offers the following programs. Kick butt smoking cessation Call 632 3905. Car Basic rescuer re certification level a april 18, 27, May 9, 24 and june 14, 6 to 10 p. Meditation an introduction april 14 and 21, 10 a. To noon. Assert yourself advanced part 2, april 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 7 to 9 p. Winnipeg walks april 14, 7 to 8 30 p. Walk the talk body language that Speaks volumes. Soul pain and the grieving process april 18, 7 to 9 30 p. Planning and planting a Prairie Herb Garden april 18, 7 to 9 p. Baby beginnings april 8 and 22, May 13 and 27, june 10 and 24, july 8 and August 12, 1 to 3 p. A birth quest prenatal classes april 16 and 17, 9 a. To 4 p. To Register Call 632 3927. Continuing education announcements for continuing education must be in our office 14 Days prior to the intended Date of publication. Fax 697 7412 or email to Diane. Pratt free press. . no attachments please strength in numbers the Winnipeg free press is read by 46% of Winnipeg adults every sunday. Thatus # 1 in Canada among major newspapers. Silver Heights United Church celebrates 50 years and activities Are planned for sept. 17 25. Anyone associated with the Church or the mid week groups can Register at 832 6071, monday to Friday 9 a. To noon by june 15. Portage collegiate Institute High school reunion july 7 10 in Portage la Prairie. To Register and for information Call 204 239 2005, visit wow. Pc reunion. or write to pc 2005 reunion Box 2005, Portage la Prairie my r1n 3p1. Ecol Crane school 50th anniversary May 26. Open House from 1 to 3 p. And 6 to 7 30 p. At 888 Crane ave. For information visit wow. Pembina trails. Crane. Whitemouth school reunion applications must be received by april 30 to attend the banquet. 348 7949 or visit Whitemouth school. A info. Com i Index. Pop. Transcona Library used Book Sale now to april 23 at 111 Victoria ave. W. Westwood student Council is 6th annual Pancake breakfast in support of the Canadian cancer society april 13, 7 to 9 a. At Westwood collegiate 360 Rouge re. 888 7650. Crescent fort Rouge United Church concert Scotland sings featuring Grant Frazer Stuart Anderson and Sandra Anderson april 13, 7 30 p. Tickets at 475 6011 or e mail Crescent concerts Yahoo. . Silver Heights United Church fundraiser dessert and card party april 13, 1 30 to 4 p. And 7 to 9 30 p. At 199 Garrioch ave. Tickets at 832 6071. Winnipeg african Violet society meeting april 13, 8 p. At Assiniboine Park conservatory. East Kildonan Garden club meeting april 13, 7 30 p. At Bronx Park Community club. Topic creating Beauty using herbs with David Hansen Sage Garden. Call Mona at 661 0836. Friendship Force of Winnipeg an organization which builds global Goodwill through Home stay exchanges around the world will hold a monthly meeting april 13, 6 p. At Nia Kwa Golf and country club. For information and reservations Call Val at 889 5550. Manitoba schizophrenia society offers a support group for children who Are living with a family member with a mental illness name that feeling wednesdays april 13 to May 25, 5 30 to 7 p. At 3 1000 notre Dame ave. To Register Call Jane at 786 1616. Crop nos and colitis foundation of Canada presents whats new in id with or. Charles Bernstein april 13, 6 30 p. In theatre a Basic medical sciences building 730 William ave. To Register Call 235 1653. Winnipeg West Christian a omens club Continental breakfast april 13, 9 30 to 11 15 a. At Westwood Community Church 401 Westwood or. Celebrate Spring with Marj Holmes. To Reserve Call Connie at 837 8839. For complimentary Nursery Call Margaret at 774 7412. Intercity toastmasters club meets april 13, 20 & 27, noon to 1 p. At 139 Smith St. Call Janice at 947 3900. Manitoba conservatory of music & arts music appreciation course elixir of love april 14, 1 30 p. At 211 Bannatyne ave. 943 6090 or e mail info mama. . Retired women teachers association noon luncheon and general meeting april 14 at masonic Centre 420 Corydon ave. Entertainment by Betty Brownlee. Assiniboine Park conservatory Watercolour studio session april 14, 12 15 to 4 15 p. With instructor Jennifer Labella. To Register Call 986 4732. Herb society of Manitoba presents perennial and self seeding herbs for a City Garden with Meera Thadani and Pat Hickling april 14, 7 p. At Assiniboine Park conservatory. 669 7750. Charleswood toastmasters club speech contest april 14, 7 p. In room 210, Oak Park High school. 895 9174. Winnipeg zionist initiative presents drink in the knowledge april 14, 6 p. M., congregation Shearey Zedek 561 Wellington cres. Special guest Gil Troy As part of the Asper foundation lecture series lecturing on is american intervention Good for Israel 477 7464. Winnipeg Public Library writer in residence Duncan Thornton presents an Ink links workshop on writing Young adult fiction april 14, 7 p. At St. Vital Library 6 Fermor ave. To Register Call 986 5628. Winnipeg humane society Yappy hour cocktail party for you and your Pooch featuring Steve Kirby and Anna Lisa Kirby april 14 at the Fairmont Winnipeg. For tickets Call 982 2041. All net proceeds directed to was unleash the potential the Campaign to build a new Home. Seed Winnipeg inc. Offers a free youth business development program to help youth Between the Ages of 16 to 30 to Start Small businesses. Orientations held april 14 & 28 or May 12. Call 927 9935 Between 9 30 a. To 12 30 p. Grace toastmasters meets april 14, 21 & 28, 7 to 9 p. At Good Neighbours 755 Henderson Hwy. Call Les at 669 1379. Asper foundation lecture series and the Winnipeg zionist initiative present Gil Troy april 14 John Loftus May 16 and Jeff Jacoby june 8, at 7 30 p. At the Berney theatre Asper jewish Community Campus 123 Doncaster St. Tickets at 477 7510. North end a omens Centre workshop women dealing with employment and workplace issues april 14, 6 30 to 8 30 p. At 394 Selkirk ave. To Register Call 589 7347. Hospice & palliative care Manitoba 10th annual celebrate life fundraising breakfast april 15, 7 30 to 9 a. At the Royal Crown banquet and conference Centre 83 Garry St. Guest speaker is Paul Edmonds voice of the Gold eyes. Tickets at 889 8525. Circle of courage presents celebrating the services to aboriginal families an information fair of aboriginal organizations and programs april 15, 9 a. To noon at the aboriginal Centre 181 Higgins ave. Park Pontiac is walk with Larche one and five pm walk May 15, 2 p. At Kern Park in Transcona to help raise funds for a wheelchair accessible Van. Party Celebration from 2 30 to 4 30 p. With free refreshments hotdogs and jazz band. Impersonators including Marilyn Munroe Elvis and Shania Twain. To Register Call 237 0300 or visit Larch Winnipeg. Org by april 15. Scandinavian Centre Bridge and whist club april 15, 1 p. M., 284 8781 and sunday Brunch april 17, 11 a. To 2 p. M., at 764 Erin St. 774 8047. St. Peters anglican Church rummage Sale april 15, 6 to 8 p. And april 16, 9 a. To noon at 755 Elm St. St. Maryus anglican Church Friendship committee presents a garage rummage Sale april 15, 5 to 8 p. And april 16, 9 a. To 2 p. At 3830 Roblin blvd. Red River College and the society for technical communication Manitoba chapter present thinking outside the cubicle april 15 & 16, registration at 8 30 a. At red River College notre Dame Campus. For information Call 831 7555 or visit wow. St Manitoba. Org. Robert a. Steen Community Centre Spring Craft Sale and Flea Market april 16, 10 a. To 4 p. At 980 Palmerston ave. For table rentals Call 783 5616. Cornerstone Baptist a omens Fellowship Vintage Tea party april 16, 2 to 4 p. At 505 Oakview ave. Silent auctioning Vintage Tea cups and music with celtic harpist Lorena Ferguson. Call Doris at 633 1616. Keewatin Inkster neighbourhood resource Council for seniors walk no wheel a Thon Kickoff april 16, at 10 a. At Calvin Church 95 Keewatin St., 1 p. At the philippine Canadian Centre 737 Keewatin St., and 3 p. At Fred Douglas Lodge 1275 Burrows ave. Call 774 3085. All saints ukrainian orthodox Church wac ukrainian Buffet and an evening of ukrainian music april 16, 5 30 p. At 1500 Day St. For tickets Call Emily at 222 0683 or Steve at 654 1805. Collage Jeanne Sauve rummage Sale april 16, 9 a. To 3 p. At 1128 Dakota St. All proceeds go towards development projects in Africa. Ashbury place seniors club Spring Craft and bake Sale april 16, 10 a. To 1 p. At 105 299 Queen St. Calvary place personal care Home Spring Tea Craft and bake Sale april 16, 1 30 to 4 p. At 1325 Erin St. Eastern Manitoba Square & round dance association graduation new dancers dance for Square and round dancing april 16, 7 30 to 10 p. At St. James civic Centre. 233 2159 or visit wow. Square dance. . . United Church in Mead Wood time Talent and treasure auction april 16, viewing at 9 a. Auction at 10 a. At 1111 Dakota St. To receive a copy of the auction catalogue e mail cum Shaw. . Parents without partners pop Winnipeg Beach attire theme social april 16, 8 p. To 1 a. At fort Rouge legion 426 Osborne St. For tickets Call 957 7172. Gordon King memorial United Church rummage Sale april 16, 9 30 a. To 1 p. At 127 Cobourg ave. International training in communication Council 2 speech contest and installation conference april 16, 8 30 a. To 3 p. At the Norwood hotel. To Register Call Lucille at 224 4755. Eck Ankar open House informative video the Law of returns april 16 and a spiritual video acres of diamonds april 23, noon to 2 p. At 104 475 Provencher blvd. Call 233 4281 or visit wow. Eck Ankar. Org. Canadian mennonite university500 Shaftesbury blvd., offers the following graduation Celebration for outta towns South Africa and Guatemala programs april 16 Spring concert april 23 main Campus convocation april 24 cum chamber choir april 26 to May 8 congregational peace building Call Shirley at 487 3300. Visit wow. Cum. . Law courts building open House april 17, noon to 3 30 p. At 408 York ave. Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library hosts a books and Brunch april 17, 9 30 to 11 30 a. At the Prairie Ink restaurant Mcnally Robinson booksellers Grant Park. This event will be emceed by Grenlee Carrington featuring Naomi Levine and Terry Macleod. For tickets Call Mavis at 488 8374 or at the restaurant. Manitoba doll club doll show and Sale april 17, 10 a. To 4 p. At the Victoria inn. Holy Rosary Catholic Church Spring bake Sale april 17, 9 a. To 1 p. At 510 River ave. Ukrainian Catholic a omens league of Canada its. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral Branch Spring Tea april 17, 1 30 to 3 30 p. At 115 Mcgregor St. Martha i. Chuchman will officially open the Tea. Fort Garry legion l. A. Brunch april 17, 11 a. At 1125 Pembina Hwy. For tickets Call 452 3002. Manitoba Book week runs april 17 to 23. For location and times Call 947 3335 or visit wow. Boo publishers. . . Community living Winnipeg presents the transition workshop series transition planning to adult services april 26 at 120 Maryland St. Speaker is Dona Camara. To Register Call 786 1414 or e mail acl acl mpg. by april 18. Norman Art group workshop on perspective by Don Mackey april 18, 7 p. At Bor Daire c. C., 471 Hampton St. 888 2859. Taking charge an information and support group for people with cancer their families and friends presents the mind body connection april 19, 7 to 9 p. At Canadian cancer society 193 Sherbrook St. Call Lorena at 774 7483, ext. 226. Huntington disease resource Centre family information session april 19, 7 p. At 203 825 Sherbrook St. Topic ask the neurologist with or. D. Hobson. 772 4617. Salvation army service group 55 monthly meeting april 19, 11 30 a. At 401 Henderson Hwy. Theme is the Golden olympics. Call Bernice at 668 7690. St. James horticulture society the Garden club meets april 19, 7 p. At Linwood Public school. Manitoba a omens advisory Council lunch and learn everything you wanted to know about slots & volts presented by Al Daly addictions foundation of Manitoba april 19, 11 30 a. To 1 p. At concourse level 155 Carlton St. To a sep Call 945 6281. St. James anglican Parish Guild luncheon and Bridge party april 19 at 12 30 p. At 195 collegiate St. Creative retirement travel open forum slide shows South East Australia april 19, 2 to 3 p. At holy Trinity Church 256 Smith St. Call 949 2565 or visit wow. Com. . . Assiniboine Park conservatory fish and your Garden Pond with Terry Smith Sunfish consulting april 19, 7 to 9 30 p. To Register Call 986 4732. Arthritis self help group offers yoga Relief for arthritis tuesdays at 1 30 p. Starting april 19 at 825 Sherbrook St. 783 4227. Day timers toastmaster club meets april 19, May 3 & 17, 2 to 3 30 p. At Glenwood Community Centre 27 Overton St. Call Dallas at 661 6199. Cha toastmasters meets april 19 & 26, 5 30 p. At 814 240 Graham ave. Call Bob at 772 9982 or Dave at 269 7783. Fetal alcohol family association of Manitoba inc. Offers a series of free workshops for parents raising children prenatally exposed to alcohol looking through the fast Lens april 19 the journey to adulthood april 26 behaviour As a form of communication May 3 but i deserve to be distraught Why self care is vital May 10 and sensory integration dysfunction behaviour and learning May 17, All from 7 to 9 p. At the family Community Centre 100 475 Sargent ave. 786 1847. Canadian hard of hearing association Cha annual general meeting and presentation by Jim Ryan audiologist on the development of audiology services in Manitoba april 20, 7 30 p. At 203 825 Sherbrook St. Transcona Garden club meeting april 20, 7 p. At Transcona collegiate 1305 Winona St. Topic waking up your Garden with Chris Tarrant. 224 2535 or 224 3859. Newcomers club of Winnipeg meeting april 20, 7 p. For location Call 992 2999. Fetal alcohol family association of Manitoba inc. Presents laughter is the Best Medicine comedy Coffee House and annual general meeting april 20, 6 30 p. At the Princess Grill Princess and Mcdermot. Featuring comedian big daddy Tazz. 786 1847. Sir William Stephenson Library offers the following childrens programs preschool Story time for 3 to 5 year Olds wednesday 7 p. And thursdays 2 p. From april 20/ 21 to May 25/ 26 and time for twos for 2 year old child and caregiver tuesdays 10 30 a. From May 3 to 31. To Register Call 986 7096. Provincial Council of women of Manitoba inc. 56th annual general meeting april 28, 5 30 p. At St. Georges anglican Church. Speaker Madam Justice Karen Simonsen Manitoba court of Queens Bench. To confirm you attendance Call 992 2751 or e mail Cwm its. Net by april 20. Manitoba conservatory of music & arts presents Janice of inlays jazz appreciation course level two wednesdays april 20 to june 7, 6 30 p. At 105 211 Bannatyne ave. 943 6090 or e mail quintaine mama. . Bair Dmore elementary school musical production into the Woods Junior april 20, 1 30 & 7 p. And april 21, 7 p. At 700 Bair Dmore blvd. Tickets at 261 3350. Winnipeg Public Library is writer i residence Duncan Thornton presents a workshop for Young writers april 20 and May 4 & 18 at St. James Assiniboia Library 1910 Portage ave. To Register Call 986 3424. Charleswood toastmasters area 61 International speech contest april 21, 7 p. At Oak Park High school. For tickets Call 895 9174. Assiniboia fort Garry Region of Moss cribbage tournament april 21, 12 45 p. At Royal Canadian legion # 90, 1125 Pembina Hwy. To Register Call Art at 452 2870 or Rose at 452 9835. Compassionate friends support group for parents grieving the death of a child will meet april 21 at 7 30 p. At 685 William ave. 787 4896. Westwood Library presents Alison Preston a Reading and discussion of her books april 21, 7 p. At 66 Allard ave. Swedish cultural association presents an evening of swedish entertainment featuring Daga and Ingvar Lundsten april 21, 7 p. At 764 Erin St. Jane Austen society of North America j. A. S. N. A events include movie night Emma april 21, 7 p. In room 2c14, University of Winnipeg 515 Portage ave. Book based games evening May 19 presentation on Regency fashion a sociopolitical perspective june 16. 896 8986 or 668 3178. Bill Board articles for billboard from non profit organizations need to be in our office 14 Days prior to the intended Date of publication. E mail to Diane. Pratt free press. . no attachments please s he wears Diamond tiaras Diamond collars and sleeps in a custom made Rod Iron bed with Pink Boas feathers and big soft pillows. No Sheds not a celebrity Sheds a miniature pins her named Xen and Sheds one of Many pooches getting All dolled up for a night on the town in support of the Winnipeg humane society. Its kind of fun to go out and bring your dog says owner and dog Lover Bev Howe. I have bags that i carry her in. To raise Money for the humane society yes new building people and their pets Are getting together tomorrow for Yappy hour the first cocktail hour of its kind in the City. Aileen White spokeswoman for the Winnipeg humane society says Many people will be dressing up their dogs for the event at the Fairmont and adds that people taking their pets out on the town is already a growing trend in other cities. In other cities its developing a lot where people Are bringing their dogs into different places she says. Maybe it will Start a new trend. White says the humane society has already raised More than $ 6 million in their Campaign to build a new Home. She says they still have Over $ 3 million to raise and says an expansion is Long overdue for a shelter that can House 2,500 animals annually but is taking in close to 10,000. White says most programs Are not Able to operate out of the humane society due to a Lack of space and says that the new facility that is set to break ground in 2007 will focus on animal care and educating the Public on proper animal information. Meanwhile Howe says she would like to see More events where people and their pets can mingle. She says it will be interesting to see How the dogs will interact and adds that Xena will surely be on her Best behaviour. Its fun to do because people love their pets she says. They re part of the family. It brings a lot of smiles to Peoples faces. Mike Deal / Winnipeg free press Beverly Howe dolls up her Darling Xena a miniature pins her. Downtown get the pets ready for Yappy hour ;