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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - February 21, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A17 winnipegfreepress. com YOUR HEALTH WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014 A 17 my vita. ca 204.984.9599 6 STORES TO SERVE YOU Good health is about smart choices. Make today a smart choice day. Talk to one of our C ertified N atural P roducts A dvisors about your choices. live well. live local. live vita. Winnipeg's finest selection of organic, local and natural foods, quality supplements and natural health and beauty products. Charleswood Curling Club flea market, April 25- 27 and May 2- 4. To donate items for sale or to book a table call 204- 832- 2333. University of Manitoba Department of Human Nutritional Sciences is looking for healthy Caucasian volunteers from 50 to 80 years of age to take part in a study. We plan to investigate if egg consumption can help visual function in older adults. Participants will receive all results and a $ 30 gift card. Information: Chelsey Walchuk 204- 997- 5286 or umwalchu@ myumanitoba. ca. St. Alphonsus R. C. Parish 100th Anniversary, Oct. 10- 12. Information: 204- 661- 3829 or stals100anv@ shaw. ca. Calvin Christian School open house every Thursday now- March 20, 7: 30 a. m.- 5 p. m. Dessert information evenings, 7: 30 p. m.: Elementary Campus, k- Grade 6, Feb. 27, 245 Sutton Ave.; Collegiate Campus, Grades 7- 12, Feb. 20, 706 Day St. Information: www. calvinchristian. mb. ca. White Cross Guild Just Like New to You thrift shop, 635 Portage Ave. Bag of Books Sale, to March 1. All proceeds go to the Health Sciences Center for the betterment of patient care, comfort & research. Store hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. and Saturdays 11 a. m. to 3 p. m. Winnipeg Narrative Therapy presents Advance Practice in Narrative Therapy with Stephen Madigan, Feb. 21, 9 a. m.- 4: 30 p. m., United Way Learning Centre, 580 Main St. Register: www. winnipegnarrativetherapy. com. or 204- 229- 7720. Windsor Park United Church fundraiser Winter Break Concert, Feb. 21, 7 p. m., 1062 Autumnwood Dr. Featuring the Vox jazz choir from Gordon Bell High School along with Windsor Park United Church’s very own, Jan Harding- Jeanson from CBC and Mikayla Zacharias, a Forks Busker. Proceeds will go to the Gordon Bell Green Space Project and the WPUC Lift Fund. Tickets: $ 15 or 2/ $ 25, 204- 256- 8792 or officewpuc@ mymts. net. Bows, Broads and Bullseyes Archery Club , a ladies- only club, meets Feb. 21, March 7 & 21 & April 4, 7- 9 p. m., Heights Archery. Information: http:// members. shaw. ca/ bowsbroadsbullseyes. St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church Senior Choir presents Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, Feb. 21 & 22, 7: 30 p. m., 255 Oak St. Music of Lerner and Loewe, with songs from My Fair Lady, Gigi, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon Brigadoon and more. Tickets: 204- 488- 1130. Afro- Caribbean Association of Manitoba 15th annual Job Fair, Feb. 22, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., Elmwood High School, 505 Chalmers Ave. Information: Jim Ogunnoiki 204- 663- 7868 or Sandra House 204- 257- 8129. Free. Fr. Filipow Knights of Columbus Pre- Lenten dance, Feb. 22, St. Nicholas Ukr. Catholic Church Hall, 737 Bannerman Ave. Music by The Female Beat, 8 p. m. – 12: 30 a. m. Late lunch, door prizes, silent auction. Tickets $ 17.50, Peter 204- 632- 0484 or George 204- 955- 8480. Community of St. Eustache winter craft sale, Feb. 22, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m., 10 Allarie St., Community Club. Free admission. Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library workshop crochet wire bracelet, Feb. 22, 1- 4 p. m., 1B- 183 Kennedy St. Fee: $ 35, members $ 30. Information: 204- 487- 6117. LITE 20th Anniversary Winter Gala, 20 years of funding employment and training opportunities for inner- city residents facing barriers to employment, Feb. 22, Inn at the Forks. Tickets $ 150. Information: Lindsay, 204- 942- 8578. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, Feb. 22, 9 a. m. - noon, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave. Plenty of great bargains to be had. Finnish Canadian Club hosts the Scandinavian Cultural Centre’s Sunday brunch, Feb. 23, 11 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m., 764 Erin St., $ 13.50 adults; $ 6 children, ages 8- 12; ages 7 and under, free. Reservations: 204- 774- 8047. Birds Hill Park’s Winter Safari, Feb. 23, 1- 4 p. m., Interpretive Workshop, Birds Hill Provincial Park. Information: 204- 654- 6739, ParkInterpretation@ gov. mb. ca or manitobaparks. com. Notre Dame Catechism Program pasta luncheon fundraiser Notre Dame Parish Hall, Feb. 23, 11: 30 a. m. - 1 p. m. Reserve: ndcatechism@ shaw. ca or 204- 738- 2427 Funds raised will be donated to the parish to aid with future kitchen renovations. Adults $ 6, children 12 and under $ 3. Manitoba Psychological Society Memory and Aging: What’s Normal? What’s Not?, Dr. Colleen Millikin, Feb. 23, 12: 15- 1: 15 p. m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres.; Baby Talk: How When, and What Your Baby Learns about Language, Dr. Melanie Soderstrom, Feb. 24, 10- 11: 30 a. m., The Birth Centre, 603 St. Mary’s Rd., register M_ Soderstrom@ umanitoba. ca; Values and Traits Associated with Frequent Texting, Dr. Lisa Sinclair, Feb. 26, 12: 30- 1: 30 p. m., room 4L28, University of Winnipeg. Herb Society of Manitoba February meeting Assiniboine Park, Feb. 24, 7 p. m. Heiko Duehrsen, Executive Chef of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy speaking on These are the Herbs I Know. Chef Duehrsen will share his experience using herbs both at home and in the workplace and at home. Free members, $ 5 non- members. Meunière’s Support Group Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway, Feb. 24, 11 a. m. - noon. Presentation by Access River East dietitian Betty Van on the importance of reducing dietary sodium to help alleviate Meunière’s symptoms. Information: http:// www. chha- mb. ca, 204- 975- 3037 or menieres- group@ mts. net. Silver collection. Donna Sarna Physiotherapy offers free 1- hour workshops: Post Partum Recovery: The Core and Pelvic Floor, Feb. 25, 6: 45- 7: 45 p. m. and Intro To Pilates For The Active Adult and Older Adult, March 29, 12: 15- 1: 15 p. m., 106- 897 Corydon Ave. Reserve: 204- 452- 2608. Windsor Park United Church presents Women & Alcohol, Feb. 26, 7 p. m., 1062 Autumnwood Dr. MOVA session Bereavement and Grieving for Victims of Homicide, Feb. 26, 7 p. m., suite 20- 226 Osborne St. RSVP Bob 204- 831- 8950 or admin@ mova. ca by Feb. 24. Virtuosi’s Got More Talent fundraiser Feb. 27, 6 p. m., Fort Garry Hotel. Tickets: $ 125, 204- 786- 9000. Multifaith Leadership breakfast with Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis, Feb. 27, 7: 30 - 9 a. m., University of Winnipeg, Wesley Hall. Tickets: $ 25, www. manitobamultifaithcouncil. ca. National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Winnipeg Section and Rady Jewish Community Centre present a program on Women’s Health Issues with Dr. Aida Strocvsky, Feb. 27, 7: 30 p. m., Rady JCC, 123 Doncaster St. Topic: Out of My Mind: Back in 5 Minutes- Women and Mental Health 101. Tickets: $ 5. Information: 204- 339- 7991, 204- 477- 7510 or radyjcc. com- Click on Ticket Central. St. Vital Agricultural Society’s workshop Starting Seeds, Feb. 27, 7 p. m., St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Rd. Featuring Lenore Linton, Master Gardener. Learn the benefits and successful methods of starting seeds. $ 10 or $ 4 with 2014 SVAS membership. Information: Brenda 204 257- 6372 or www. svas. ca. South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers: Anxiety in adults workshop: Communicating with your Pre Teen and Teen: Feb. 27, March 6 and 13, 7- 9 p. m. 800 Point Rd. ( lower level, Fort Garry United Church. Register: 204- 284- 9311 or www. swfic. org. Ron Monson speaks about Doctors Without Borders at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre’s TGIF Dinner and Speaker event, Feb. 28, 6 p. m., 764 Erin St. $ 17.50 adults; children 12 and under, free. Reservations: 204- 774- 8047. Donburi lunches on alternating Fridays Feb. 28; March 14 & 28; April 11 & 25, noon- 2 p. m., Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips St. Free parking. Young United Church’s Interesting Theatre, Crossways in Common, 222 Furby St., Feb. 28 - March 1, 7 p. m. How many love affairs begin at the lake? Some end with the summer. Some last a lifetime. Meet Ali, a Toronto editor of a fashion magazine and Jack, the man who has lived at the lake his whole life. After forty years, will this pair reignite their summer romance? Not if the marina lady has anything to do with it. Come back to the lake. Watch the assumptions, the deceit, and the events that unveil the truth of our deepest passions. Come back to the lake… at last. $ 15. Icelandic Canadian Fron Trivia Night March 14, Scandinavian Cultural Centre 764 Erin St. Tickets $ 15, kbotting@ shaw. ca. or 204- 661- 1035 by Feb. 28. Lyme Disease presentation by Jim Wilson, President CanLyme who will give an update report on the status of Lyme Disease and co- infections in Canada and Manitoba, March 1, 1- 3 p. m., St. Boniface Library. Reserve: Liz Rogers wickerwill@ hotmail. com to or 204- 505- 6200. Happy Mike’s Coffee House St. James Anglican Church parish hall, 195 Collegiate St., March 1, 7: 30 - 11: 30 p. m. Open mic, family entertainment. Feature entertainment by The Trevor Johnson Band, acoustic country singer/ songwriter. Free admission. World Friendship Day Archwood Community Centre, 5765 Guilbault St., March 1, 5 - 9 p. m. Reservations: Vivian 204- 736- 4276 or viv1@ mymts. net. Hosted by Friendship Force Manitoba & Winnipeg - members of an international cultural travel exchange network. Theme: “ Make a Friend, Make a Difference”. Bring potluck dish for 10- 12 people. New Winter Artisan and Trade Market March 1 & 15, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m., 28A St. Andrews Rd., St. Andrews. Information: Arlene, 204- 800- 1957. Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada 68th annual Daffodil Tea, March 2, 1- 3 p. m., 460 Munroe Ave. Kristin Millar an organ recipient will be speaking on behalf of Transplant Manitoba. Monday, March 3, 7 p. m., Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave. Free admission. Spanish Institute offers new Spanish courses for Beginners to Advanced and private classes, Mondays to Fridays, 9- 11 a. m. or 5- 7 p. m. starting March 3. Register: 204- 832- 9893 or spanishinstitute@ mts. net. Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg monthly meeting SMD Building, 825 Sherbrook St., March 3, 7 p. m. - 9 p. m. Kathy Murdoch, Board Member, will be speaking about the Changes to the Fibromyalgia Guidelines. The Group is also offering a three- part Education Course on May 8, 12 and 15, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p. m. Information: 204- 975- 3037 or www. fmswinnipeg. com. Health Science Centre Retirees Association general meeting, March 4, noon, Annie Bond Room, 685 William Ave. Information: Jean 204- 256- 5586. Access River East offers the following ( call 204- 938- 5000): individual counselling through A& O, 204- 956- 6440. Support groups: 204- 940- 2114, diabetes, first Tuesday 10- 11 a. m.; caregivers, last Thursday, noon, 1590 Henderson Hwy., register; visually impaired, second Friday, 1: 30- 2: 30 p. m., 1590 Henderson Hwy.; Parkinson’s, last Tuesday, 6: 30 p. m., 200 McIvor Ave.; Alzheimer’s, third Wednesday, 3: 30 p. m., Donwood Manor, 204- 943- 6622. Family strengthening mental wellness, first Wednesday of the month, at Access River East, 204- 253- 9641; Menière’s support group, 204- 975- 3037 or www. chha- mb. ca; Continuity Care, support for parents caring for an adult child with a disability, first Thursday, 204- 779- 1679. Health education and workshops: 204- 940- 2114. Get Better Together, 204- 632- 3927 or www. getbettertogether. ca; diabetes education, four- week sessions, register 204- 938- 5000; It’s All About Us: Seniors Helping Seniors, Wednesdays 10 a. m.- noon, Lion’s Place, 610 Portage Ave., Lynn 204- 247- 5918. Access Transcona offers the following ( 204- 938- 5555): individual counselling through A& O. Call 204- 956- 6440. support- group meetings, 204- 940- 2114; diabetes education, four- week session, 204- 938- 5555; Diabetes support group, 2- 3 p. m.; Widow( er) to Widow( er) six- week support group, 204- 956- 6440; dementia support group, first Wednesday 10- 11: 30 a. m., 209 Yale Ave. W., 204- 222- 9879; visually impaired support group, 204- 222- 9879; family strengthening mental wellness meets the first Wednesday of the month, 1: 30- 3: 30 p. m., Access River East, information 204- 334- 4404 or 204- 253- 9641; hard- of- hearing support group, Abundant Life Church, 1 p. m., 204- 222- 9879; It’s All About Us: Seniors Helping Seniors, Wednesday, 10 a. m.- noon, Lion’s Place, 610 Portage Ave., Lynn 204- 237- 5918. Health education & workshops: 204- 940- 2114; Transcona Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, 2- 4 p. m., Transcona Library, register Liz 204- 222- 1610; falls- prevention assessment and education, 204- 940- 2114; 55- plus dining experience, congregate meal program, Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale St. Monday & Wednesday, 4: 30 p. m., reservations 204- 222- 5947; Discover Transcona Wednesday walking group, 1: 30- 2: 30 p. m., 204- 940- 2114; Hi Neighbour early- morning walking program, 204- 938- 5555. Adult Leisure Program Congregation Shaarey Zedek, March 3, register by Feb. 27 and March 17, register by March 13, noon - 1: 30 p. m. The Adult Leisure Program offers seniors in our community opportunities to enjoy musical entertainment, stimulating speakers, delicious lunches and social interaction. 204- 452- 3711. Lunch $ 9, lunch & transportation $ 11. A & O: Support Services for Older Adults 400 Stradbrook, first Sunday of the month now - March 27, presents: Mondays, pilates 1: 30 – 2: 30 p. m.; Tuesdays, tai chi 10: 30 – 11: 30 a. m.; Wednesdays; Qi Gong 1: 30 – 2: 30 p. m.; Thursdays, yoga 11: 15 a. m. – 12: 15 p. m.; Fridays, Zumba Gold 1: 30 – 2: 15 p. m. 12 free presentations to choose from. Register: 204- 956- 6490. Information: www. ageopportunity. mb. ca. A & O: Support Services for Older Adults Age & Opportunity West End, first Sunday of the month now - March 27, presents the following programs in the West End, Clifton Community Centre, 1315 Strathcona St: Wednesdays, line dancing 1 - 2 p. m.; ballroom dancing 1 - 2 p. m.; Fridays, belly dancing 10 - 11 a. m. Register: 204- 975- 5167. Information: www. ageopportunity. mb. ca. Archwood 55Plus Program and Activities Archwood Community Centre, Jan. to March: Yoga Fit, Nordic pole walking, Zumba Fit, Low Impact Cardio, Total Body Workout, Line Dancing, Painting/ Drawing, Bowling &# 38; Pickle Ball. Information: 204- 416- 1067 or archwood55plusinc. weebly. comarchwood55@ gmail. com or archwood- 55plusinc. weebly. com. Bus trip to St Pierre Jolys for the Sugaring Off Festival, April 12. Cost include bus fare, museum and lunch $ 35. Information: 204- 416- 1067 or www. archwood55plusinc. weebly. com. Bee Wellness for Older Adults & Others , 105- 4910 Roblin Blvd., geared to older adults and others with chronic health issues ( MS, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, etc.). We offer health and wellness programs and one- on- one functional rehab. Information: 204- 832- 2077. CARP ( Canadian Association of Retired Persons) cribbage tournament $ 5, first Tuesday of the month 1 p. m. Prizes, 50/ 50 draw. Information: Gerry 204- 837- 4026 . Carp ( Canadian Association of Retired Persons) meet the 1st Wednesday of the month, 9: 30 a. m., ANAVETS # 283 - 3584 Portage Ave. Guest speaker and/ or discussion topics at each meeting. Information: Ann- Marie 204- 831- 1320 or abhowe@ shaw. ca. Cribbage tournament $ 5 the 1st Tuesday of the month, 1 p. m., 3584 Portage Ave. Prizes - 50/ 50 Draw. Information: Gerry 204- 837- 4026. Charleswood Senior Centre offers a vast array of educational, recreational, fitness, health and social opportunities for those 55 plus. Information: 204- 897- 5263 or info@ charleswoodseniorcentre. org or www. charleswoodseniorcentre. org. Corydon Community Centre offers the following: bingo, Mondays, 7 p. m., Crescentwood site, 1170 Corydon Ave. and Thursdays, 7 p. m., Sir John Franklin site, 1 Sir John Franklin Rd.; bridge, Mondays, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site; lap skating, Mondays, 10: 45 a. m. and Wednesdays, 1: 30 p. m., River Heights site, 1370 Grosvenor Ave.; walking club, Mondays and Thursdays, 9: 30 a. m., various locations; art classes, Tuesdays, 10 a. m., Crescentwood site or Wednesdays, 10 a. m., River Heights site or Thursdays, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site; cribbage, Tuesdays, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site; quilting, Wednesdays, 5: 30 p. m., Crescentwood site; Wednesdays For Seniors, 1st Wednesday of month, 1: 30 p. m., Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., or 2nd Wednesday of month, 12: 30 p. m. ( lunch), River Heights site, or 3rd and 4th Wednesday of month, 1: 30 p. m., River Heights site; badminton, Thursdays, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site. Information: 204- 488- 7000 or www. corydoncc. com. Dakota 55- plus Lazers , Jonathan Toews Community Centre, offers: Monday cribbage; Tuesday line dancing, floor curling; Wednesday public skating, whist and various health and education programs; Thursday floor shuffle, Kraft Korner. Information: Karen 204- 254- 1010 ext. 206. Dufferin Senior Centre activities: Monday 9: 45 a. m. shuffleboard, 1 p. m. bingo; Wednesday noon, soup & perogy lunch. Perogies also available for sale. Every second Saturday noon- 4 p. m. dance with a four- piece band and light lunch. Information: 204- 986- 2608. Earl Grey Seniors Earl Grey Community Centre, every Wednesday, drop- in social bridge, coffee and refreshments every Wednesday, 1- 4 p. m. Earl Grey Community Club , 360 Cockburn St. N. offers Monday, 7: 30 to 9: 30 p. m., 20 hands of whist. East St. Paul/ Transcona Seniors Curling welcomes senior men and women Wednesdays and/ or Fridays, 10 a. m. Oct. to March. Information: esptranculring@ gmail. com, www. esptrancurling. ca, Jim 204- 334- 6591 or Brian 204- 6769- 4795. 55 Plus North Centennial Seniors offer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, dry land chair exercises, dry land mat exercises. Aqua fitness movements & chair Zumba and Zumba gold. Mondays, carpet bowling starts 12: 30 p. m., Shirley 204- 897- 7944. Feldenkrais Method exercise class Rady Jewish Community Centre, the 1st of every month until March 25, 11 - 11: 50 a. m. Feldenkrais Method is a revolutionary approach to health and fitness, also call Awareness through Movement; people of any age and condition can learn to move more comfortably; it helps to relieve pain, enhance flexibility and recover from physical or emotional stress. First class free; $ 50 members ( 10 weeks), $ 70 non- members. Fort Garry Legion , Texas hold ’ em Mondays 7 p. m.; cribbage Thursday, 7: 30 p. m.; branch bingo Fridays, 7: 30 p. m.; meat draw and supper Saturday, 6 p. m. 204- 284- 8027. General Sir Sam Steele Legion Br. No. 117 offers the following: luncheon & dance, Wednesdays 11: 30 a. m.- 2: 45 p. m., $ 8; Texas Hold- em poker Wednesdays, 7 p. m. and Saturdays 1 p. m., $ 40; bingo Fridays, 7 p. m.; Find The Joker Fridays around 9: 30 p. m.; karaoke Saturdays 7 p. m. Gentle Yoga Tuesdays, 10- 11 a. m., 2645 Portage Ave. Register: Lorraine Marek sjmarek@ mts. net or 204- 832- 1141. Glenwood Community Centre offers: social bridge every Friday, 12: 30 p. m. Information: Sylvia 204- 256- 9779 or Audrie 204- 414- 0205. SMART ( Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program Wednesday, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. Seniors badminton Tuesdays and Thursdays, 204- 253- 2542. Good Neighbours Active Living Centre 720 Henderson Hwy. offers the following programs and services to 55+: expressive arts, fitness classes, educational classes, workshops, presentations and more. Bookstore, Monday 1- 4 p. m. & Tuesday- Friday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., Hobnobs Café offers soups, sandwiches & more Monday- Friday, 10 a. m.- 1 p. m. Information: 204- 669- 1710 or www. gnalc. ca. Granite Senators Curling seniors mixed curling group curls every Tuesday & Thursday, 1: 30 p. m., Granite Curling Club, 1 Granite Way. Information: Denis 204- 489- 8734. Greendell 55+ Badminton, Greendell Park Community Centre senior men and women Mondays and Thursdays, 12: 45- 2: 45 pm., Wednesdays, 9- 10: 45 a. m. Information: 204- 256- 6939 or patrickg46@ yahoo. com. Gwen Secter offers the following: shuttle bus every Wednesday morning; looking for bridge players, Tuesday, 1- 3 p. m., call Elaine, 204- 339- 1701; looking for volunteer computer instructors for Tuesday mornings; Hanukkah party with Cantor Mass; Wednesday Simcha program, Feb. 26, 11: 30 a. m., Susan Alder, Seven Oaks Senior’s Links will be speaking about her services/ programs, etc.; Wednesday Birthday Program, March 5, 11: 30 a. m. with Two for the Show; Income Tax Clinics, March 17 & 18, 9 a. m.- 3 p. m., register: Elaine 204- 339- 1701, ext. 105. Henderson Hwy. Legion 215, 3600 De Vries offers the following: all Jet games; Tuesday crib night; Wednesday chase the ace wing night; Thursday darts; Friday & Saturday meat draw & live bands. Information: 204- 338- 4867. High Steppers Seniors is a club for older or frail seniors who want a weekly outing from their southeast Winnipeg home. Information: 204- 619- 8477 to arrange your first free visit on a Wednesday or Thursday. Information: www: highstepperswpg. com. Home Maintenance Program, Good Neighbours Active Living Centre offers a home- maintenance program for older adults 55+ looking for various types of help within their home. Information: 204- 806- 1303 or hmprogram@ gnalc. ca. Kirkfield Streamliners, Hedges Middle School, offers a lose- weight and lightresistance strength exercise customized for seniors of all ability and mobility levels, from certified seniors specialist, Thursdays, 7: 15 p. m. Rose 204- 888- 2447. Macintosh User Group for Seniors ( MUGS) meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month, Sept. through June, 9 a. m. to noon, Bronx Park Community Centre, 720 Henderson Hwy. McBeth House Centre Inc., 31 McBeth St., off Main St. offers the following to 55- plus: Monday, quilting, 9 a. m.- 2 p. m.; Wednesday, cribbage 7- 10 p. m.; Thursday, porcelain painters, 10 a. m.- 2 p. m.; Friday, whist, 7- 10 p. m. Accepting new members. Information: 204- 334- 0432. The Norberry- Glenlee Community Centre offers the following programs: square dance, Mondays, 6: 30- 10 p. m.; seniors bingo, Tuesday, 11 a. m.- 2: 45 p. m.; bridge, Wednesday, noon- 3 p. m.; Red River Seniors cards, Thursday, 11: 30 a. m.- 3 p. m.; Light & Lively fitness: intermediate, Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning and beginner, Monday & Friday morning. Pickleball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon- 3 p. m., www. norberry- glenlee. ca. 204- 256- 6654. North Y Seniors is a group of 55+ seniors who use the pool and/ or gym at North Centennial Leisure and Recreation Centre up to four times a week. You don’t need to swim to join. If you want to stay fit at your own pace, and meet some new friends: Information: nymembership@ gmail. com or come to the pool on Tuesday or Friday 1: 30 - 3 p. m. and ask for Sandy. Pembina Active Living 55+ offers: Feb. 27, 1 – 3 p. m., Grace Christian Church, 50 Barnes St., Still Bloomin’ Gardening Club presentation on Ponds and Pond Plants by Lacoste Nurseries. Interested in internet security? PAL has the workshop for you – March 6, 1 – 3 p. m., Grace Christian Church. Information: www. pal55plus. ca or 204- 930- 5290. 60- Plus Club of Rossmere District , ( Elmwood Curling Club) is looking for retired individuals to fill roster spots in their senior men’s ( Tuesday & Thursday) and senior mixed ( Friday) curling programs. 10 a. m. start time each day. Ralph 204– 667– 4364. Prendergast Seniors Club 55+ group 906 Cottonwood Rd. room 20, offers: cribbage Monday & Wednesday, 12: 30- 3: 30 p. m.; Whist, Thursday, 12: 30- 3: 30 pm., exercises, Tuesday & Friday, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m.; luncheon every 4th Wednesday, 11: 30 a. m.- 1 p. m. Information: Joe or Mary 204- 254- 8390. River East Meal Program every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 1100 Henderson Hwy. $ 6.50. Information: 204- 338- 6284. Seine River Seniors, Southdale Community centre offers: bridge, Mondays 9: 30- 11: 30 a. m., register 204- 253- 4599; indoor walking, Winakwa C. C. Mondays 10- 11 a. m., Orysia 204- 261- 4055; South Beach Casino Trips, Feb. 24, March 17 & April 21 with 8: 45 a. m. pickup, Salisbury House at Fermor & St. Anne’s, $ 25 pre- paid by Feb. 14, Southdale office. Information: Orysia 204- 261- 4055. Feb. 26, 10 a. m.- noon, self defense workshop, information 204- 253- 4599. Celebration: Matinée British Invasion March 26. $ 35.50, 204- 253- 4599. St. James- Assiniboia 55+ Centre offers the following “ Keeping Connected” presentations, $ 2, 204- 987- 8850. March 5, 1: 30 p. m. with Shannon Koehler, For Your Eyes Only. Fitness classes offered in January: Lite and Lively ( Monday and Wednesday), Zumba ( Monday and Thursday), Harmony ( Wednesday), Yoga ( Monday and Friday), Fitness Centre workshops in Hand Weights, Resistance Bands, Hoist V6, Stretch, Treadmill. St. Patricks Day luncheon March 13, 12: 30 p. m. and various dates for Afternoon at the Movies. Information: 204- 987- 8850. Bud Spud and Steak Spring fundraiser, March 13, 6 – 9 p. m., Canad Inns Polo Park, silent auction, 50/ 50 and cash bar, tickets: 204- 987- 8850 or info@ stjamescentre. com. St. Anne’s Church Prelenten dance, Feb. 22, 7 p. m. - 11: 55 p. m., Kildonan Senior Horizons, 35 Marcie St. [ off Gilmore Ave., N. K.] Band: By Request. Dinner: 7 p. m., dance 8: 30 p. m. to 1 a. m. Tickets: 204- 669- 7557. $ 20. Seniors Mixed Curling League Rossmere Golf & Country Club opening for regular & spare curlers, Fridays 9: 30 a. m. Information: Lyle Atkins 204- 694- 0491. Ukrainian- Canadian Veterans Br. # 141 dancing to a live band every Saturday, 1- 5 p. m. Hot meal available each week. Bingo every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Information: 204- 589- 6315. Vital Seniors St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road, first Sunday of the month Feb. 1 - July 1 offers: bridge, Thursdays, 1- 4 p. m., Margaret 204- 256- 3832; carpet bowling, Tuesdays, 1- 3 p. m., Richard 204- 452- 2230; line dancing, Mondays, beginners 11: 45 a. m.- 12: 45 p. m., Prairie Stars 1: 15- 2: 45 p. m., Fridays, beginners plus, 10- 11: 30 a. m., Barbara 204- 334- 3559, scrabble, Mondays, noon- 4: 30 p. m., Don 204- 487- 8357; luncheons, last Tuesday of the month, June 204- 256- 0414. West Kildonan Seniors Curling Club invites male and female curlers of any curling level to curl Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Information: Ken 204- 338- 5847 or Dennis 204- 334- 3766. Winnipeg South Osborne Legion Branch # 252 events: bingo 6: 30 p. m. Sundays & Fridays doors open at 5: 30 p. m., meat draws Wednesdays 4: 30 p. m. & Saturdays 3 p. m., cribbage 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 7 p. m.; Chase the Ace, Tuesdays 6- 7 p. m.; live bands, Fridays 9 p. m.- close; karaoke Saturdays 7: 30 p. m. to midnight. Articles for Billboard from non- profit organizations need to be in our office 14 days prior to the event. The length of this listing varies from week to week, we cannot guarantee that all items will be included. Email to diane. pratt@ freepress. mb. ca. ( no attachments please) Fax, 204- 697- 7412. Bill Board Growing Older Articles for Growing Older from non- profit organizations need to be in our office 14 days prior to the event. The length of this listing varies from week to week, we cannot guarantee that all items will be included. Email to diane. pratt@ freepress. mb. ca. ( no attachments please) Fax, 204- 697- 7412. T HE good news is, heart- disease rates and deaths are declining. As noted in a recent study by the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, the rate of ischemic heart disease ( including heart attacks) has dropped from 8.80 per cent of the population in 2007 to 7.92 per cent in 2011. Manitoba is not alone. Studies done elsewhere suggest heart disease has generally been on the decline in recent years. The bad news is heart disease remains one of leading causes of death among Canadians, particularly those over the age of 50. In fact, about 30.2 per cent of all premature deaths in Manitoba can be attributed to circulatory issues ( heart disease and stroke). Across, Canada, according to one federal report, heart disease accounts for more than 60,000 deaths a year. Given February is Health Month, now is as good a time as any to reflect on these numbers and to think about what we can do to improve our heart health. To start, it is important to recognize heart disease is a term that covers a number of specific afflictions, including heart attack, congestive heart failure and angina, all of which involve blockage or inflammation of the heart and its blood vessels. Historically, heart disease has tended to strike people over the age of 50. But in recent years that has started to change. We are starting to see heart disease at much younger ages, partly because of lifestyle changes. As a result, we are now starting see heart disease in people entering their 40s. We’re also starting see more women and fewer men with heart disease. Genetics and lifestyle are significant contributors to heart disease. Coronary problems run in families, especially if a close male member of the family develops heart disease before the age of 55 or a female member develops heart disease before her menopause. Smoking is a strong risk factor for heart disease, as are being physically inactive, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. It is important to note, however, people can reduce their risk of developing heart disease. Start with your diet. Healthy diets contain a lower fat content and are high in fruit, vegetables, beans and whole grains. Saturated fats are a type of fat that can increase cholesterol and cause an increased risk for heart disease. They are found in many whole fat dairy products ( including milk, butter and cheeses) and beef. Diets higher in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains are protective against heart disease. Non- saturated fats are healthier types of fat and are found in certain types of fatty fish ( for example, salmon). These are rich in omega 3 and are felt to be protective against heart disease. The Mediterranean diet is noteworthy for a reduction in heartdisease risk. It contains a combination of fruit, vegetables and non- saturated fats in the form of fish and healthy oils ( such as olive oil) with a significant reduction in non- healthy saturated fats from beef sources. It is also important to be active. Exercise helps protect against many risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. A better term than exercise is “ physical activity.” Not only is exercise protective, but so is shovelling snow, cutting grass, gardening and most other daily physical activities. The important thing is to do these activities on a regular ( daily) basis. The recommendation is 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week ( at least five). Lifestyle changes such as these aren’t a guarantee against heart disease, but they will reduce your risk and increase the odds your hearthealth story will be more good news than bad. Dr. Kevin Saunders is the medical director of the Wellness Institute at Seven Oaks General Hospital. About the Wellness Institute THE Wellness Institute offers cardiac rehabilitation to help patients recover from a cardiac event or surgery. In addition, the Wellness Institute has programs to help prevent heart disease through regular physical activity, healthyeating classes, as well as smoking cessation. Visit www. wellnessinstitute. ca for more information. Take steps to keep your ticker ticking longer KEVIN SAUNDERS A_ 21_ Feb- 21- 14_ FP_ 01. indd A17 2/ 20/ 14 4: 28: 40 PM ;