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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 23, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A19 winnipegfreepress. com YOUR HEALTH WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2015 A 17 LiteracyWorks 1st holiday Pet Picture Contest. Details at www. litworks. ca. $ 12. Contest closes Jan. 16. Sir John Franklin Public School ( Class of 1954- 1955) 60th Kindergarten Reunion, Sept. 7 & 8, 2015. Information: Walter 204- 467- 5838, badgerw@ mymts. net or Derek, 204- 837- 1290, dlegge@ mymts. net. Pembina Oldtimers Mens Curling Pembina Curling Club, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday until March 20. First four games free; $ 4 per game after that. Contact 204- 257- 7181 or email at algrienke@ gmail. com Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation fundraiser, Big Daddy Tazz comedy show and music act, Jan. 24, 7: 30 p. m., Pantages Playhouse. Tickets $ 30, Christine 204- 475- 5073 or Adell 204- 477- 4587. Home of Hope fundraising breakfast, Jan. 24, 10 a. m.- 12: 30 p. m., Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Ave. To raise funds for a safe house for teenage girls at risk in Lviv, Ukraine. $ 25. Friends of Birds Hill Park presents Crosscountry Ski clinic, Jan. 25, 1: 30- 3: 30 p. m., Birds Hill Park Ranch, Birds Hill Provincial Park. Register: 204- 654- 6739 or Lindsey. Milton@ gov. mb. ca. Meniere’s Support Group Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway, Jan. 26, 11 a. m. - noon. Information: http:// www. chhamb. ca; menieres- group@ mts. net or 204- 975- 3037. Silver collection. Charleswood Historical Society’s 4th presentation Historic Families of Charleswood - the Carons and the LaFleches. Jan. 26, 7- 8: 30 p. m., Charleswood Senior Centre Inc., 5006 Roblin Blvd. Presenters: Marc Caron and Chuck LaFleche. Free. Sarasvati Productions workshop How to Get Your Foot in the Door, Jan. 27, 4: 30 p. m. Register: 204- 586- 2236 or wren@ sarasvati. ca. $ 15. Vision Board workshop Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre - Main Office, 1150A Waverley St., Jan. 27, 6 p. m. - 8 p. m. Register: 204- 477- 1123. This is a women only event. Childcare upon request, healthy snacks, bus tickets and free giveaways are available. Dr. Lloyd Axworthy lecture, The Next 10 Years of R2P, Jan. 30, 12: 30- 2 p. m., University of Winnipeg, room 1L12, 515 Portage Ave. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, Jan. 31, 9 a. m.- noon, 2700 Portage Ave. A variety of articles available. Citizens Spay Neuter Clinic Initiative Inc. meeting, Jan. 31, 2 p. m, Cornish Library, 20 West Gate. We are a registered non- profit organization dedicated to reducing cat and dog overpopulation by establishing a high volume, low cost spay/ neuter clinic for Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Information: www. citizensspayneuterclinic. com and Facebook. Winnipeg South Osborne Legion # 252 , 426 Osborne St. upcoming Texas Hold’Em deep stack tournament ( Lic 5965- TH), Jan. 31. Registration 1 p. m., tournament, 2 p. m. $ 100 main table entry, $ 50 Sit n Go available all day. Register through Northern Stars Poker or on the Winnipeg Veterans English Billiards League website. Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast Cancer fundraiser, Feb. 20, 7: 45 p. m., Rumor’s Comedy Club, 2025 Corydon Ave. Rush seating, 50/ 50 draw, tickets $ 15 from a board member by Jan. 31. Information: www. helpinghands4mbwbc. com. Match MB fundraising luncheon for the Match International Women’s Fund, Feb. 1, 1: 30 - 3: 30 p. m., Neechi Commons, 865 Main St. Speakers: Kenny Daodu: Action on Violence against Women in Nigeria; Diane Redsky: Action on Violence against Women in Canada Tickets: $ 45, Helen whettles@ mts. net. Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg monthly meeting, Feb. 2, 7- 9 p. m., SMD Building, 825 Sherbrook St. Mark Beatty, Physiotherapist will be speaking about “ Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia”. Three- part education course “ Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia”, May 7, 11 and 14, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m. Tai Chi classes are held every Tuesday night at 6: 30 p. m. ( beginners). Register: 204- 975- 3037 or www. fmswinnipeg. com. Coping with Loss - - Changing Feelings in Grief Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main St., Feb. 3, 7 p. m. - 8 p. m. Featured speaker Hospice & Palliative Care MB, followed by a guest who will bring a Jewish perspective to the topic. Bio- Identical Hormones: Listen with your heart, & hear why your hormones need help with Tara Maltman- Just Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave., Feb. 4, 6: 30 - 8: 30 p. m. RSVP: 204- 505- 0211 or info@ vitalityintegrativemedicine. com or www. vitalityintegrativemedicine. com/ RSVP. html. $ 10. Friendship Force Manitoba dinner meeting, Feb. 4, 6- 8 p. m., Masonic Memorial Temple, Donald and Osborne. $ 20. Reservations: Judy 204- 294- 6428 or www. friendshipforcemanitoba. org. The University of Winnipeg and Atlas Medic, present “ Attack on Sport!” a dynamic, interactive forum on the challenges impact facing sport today, Feb. 5, 5: 30- 9 p. m., U of W. Keynote speakers: Paul Melia; CEO of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, and sports writer Dan Lett. A panel of experts from the sports community include: 2012 Canadian Olympic Track & Field head coach Alex Gardiner and Jeff Powell, GM of Canadian Sports Centre. Tickets $ 37 or $ 20 for students. Register: www. uwinnipeg. ca/ kinesiology or Penny 204- 632- 2810. Children’s Hospital Book Market Feb. 5 - Feb. 7, St. Vital Centre, The Children’s Hospital Book Market will be back for their first sale of the year, Feb 5- 7 at St. Vital Centre. Organized and run by volunteers, the Children’s Hospital Book Market is the longest running fundraiser in support of the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Come find a great read and support a great cause! Children at Risk: Partnering for Change, a conference to create networks of transformation in Winnipeg, Feb. 7, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m., Windsor Park United Church, 1062 Autumnwood Dr. Registration forms at the church 204- 256- 8792 or www. windsorparkunitedchurch. com. The Art of Kissing : Mastering One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave., Feb. 7, 5 p. m. - 7 p. m. Information: www. reecemalone. com/ theartofkissing 18+ event. $ 50/ couple. Ice Donkey Winter Adventure 5km Obstacle Challenge in support of Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba, Feb. 7, 11 a. m.- 2 p. m., University of Manitoba. Register: Ice Donkey Winter Adventure. Friendship Force of Winnipeg monthly meeting, Feb. 11, noon, Holiday Inn South, 1330 Pembina Hwy. Friendship Force is a worldwide cultural exchange organization which promotes world peace through the signature program of home hospitality. Reservations: Elizabeth 204 452 5299 or www. friendshipforcewinnipeg. org. Pet Valu Dog Wash fundraiser in support of C. A. A. R. E., a non- profit animal rescue group, Feb. 14, 10 a. m.- 3 p. m., Unit 10 - 3 Reenders Drive, Feb. 14. Bath $ 12, nail trim $ 10 or combo bath & nail trim $ 20. The Winnipeg Humane Society used book & movie sale, Feb. 14, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. & Feb. 15, noon- 6 p. m., 45 Hurst Way. Winnipeg Humane Society is looking for donations of gently used items. Donations can be dropped off at the WHS reception desk and the deadline, Feb. 9. All proceeds from the sale will go towards caring for the more than 8,000 animals The WHS receives per year. Gardens Manitoba presents Great Gardens with Dorothy Dobbie, Feb. 17, 7- 8: 30 p. m., Assiniboine Park Conservatory. She is presenting a tour of gardens that she has visited called “ Great Gardens at Home and Abroad”. A perfect way to escape the cold February days of winter! Register: http:// www. gardensmanitoba. com/ event- 1818399/ Registration. $ 5, non- members. National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Winnipeg Section and Rady Jewish Community Centre present Women’s Health Issues with Amanda Nash, Feb. 18, 7: 30 pm., Rady JCC, 123 Doncaster St. Amanda Nash is a nutritionist with Health & Stroke Foundation. Topic: Helping You Live Well – nutritional & healthy tips for a healthy heart & lifestyle. Tickets: $ 5, 204- 477- 7510, 204- 339- 7291, or radyjcc. com. Friends Together Preschool open house, Feb. 19, 5- 7 p. m., 830 North Dr. We are a non- profit co- operative preschool for 3, 4 and 5 year old children. Information: friendstogetherpreschool. com/. Overeaters Anonymous information session, Feb. 19, 7- 8: 30 p. m., Reh- Fit Centre, 1390 Taylor Ave. Information: 204- 334- 9008. Afro- Caribbean Association of Manitoba ( ACAM) Inc. 16th annual Job Recruitment Fair, Feb. 21, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., Elwood High School, 505 Chalmers Ave. Information: Jim 204- 663- 7868 or Tope Elemeje 204- 887- 7777. Free. Manitoba Orchid Society monthly meetings Feb. 22, 2 p. m., 680 Shaftsbury St. Show, March 20- 22, Assiniboine Conservatory. Manitoba Music and Manitoba Film of Music present Manitoba Music Rocks Charity Bonspiel, Feb. 28, Granite Curling Club, One Granite Way. Register: $ 40, 204- 942- 8650 or curling@ manitobamusic. com. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre Coping with Loss - Managing the Holidays, March 3, 7 - 8 p. m., 1588 Main St. Featured speaker Hospice & Palliative Care MB, followed by a guest who will bring a Jewish perspective to the topic. Sarasvati Productions workshop Get Your Act Together, an introduction to Business Basics for Theatre Artists with Jan Skene, March 8, 4 p. m. Register: 204- 586- 2236 or wren@ sarasvati. ca. $ 15. Friendship Force of Winnipeg monthly meeting, March 11, 6 p. m., Holiday Inn ,1330 Pembina Hwy. Friendship Force is a worldwide cultural exchange organization which promotes world peace through the signature program of home hospitality. Reservations: Elizabeth 204 452 5299 or www. friendshipforcewinnipeg. org. Village Green English Dance , weekly Wednesday, 7: 30– 9: 30 p. m., now- April 29, Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Information: Katherine 204- 475- 2097 or villagegreenenglishcountrydancing. org. Windy Corners Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, noon, Victory Building, 269 Main St. Information: 204- 942- 5453. TOPS ( Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Tuesdays 8: 45 - 10 a. m., Southdale Community Centre, 254 Lakewood Blvd. Information: 204- 253- 9743. Charleswood Historical Museum Charleswood Senior Centre Inc., 5006 Roblin Blvd., every Saturday to Dec. 27. Showcasing the past 100 years of life in the area. Wheelchair accessible. Free admission. Winnipeg South Osborne Legion # 252 bingo every Friday & Sunday, 6: 30 p. m., 426 Osborne St. University of Manitoba Department of Psychology are looking for individuals who have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, or pervasive developmental disorder- not otherwise specified to participate in a visual processing study. Individuals will complete two computerized tasks and must be over the age of 18 years and have normal or corrected to normal vision. Information: potentialparticipant@ gmail. com. SOS, or Secular Organizations for Sobriety is non- profit self- help group for people looking to abstain for alcohol and other addictions. It is a peer support group that is an alternative to the 12 step programs. Information: http:// www. winnipegsos. com. Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba ( ADAM) provides 10 week programs for overcoming Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder. Registration for spring groups is now open. Information: 204- 925- 0600 or adam@ adam. mb. ca. South St. Vital Book Club meets 10 a. m. the last Friday of the month: Sept. to June. Register: 204- 257- 4014 or 204- 878- 3578. Seven Oaks Toastmasters meets Mondays, 7- 9 p. m., Atlantic- Garden City United Church, 725 Atlantic. Information: Casey 204- 339- 2340. Voyageur Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 7 p. m., Deer Lodge Centre, 2901 Portage Ave., 2nd Floor Learning Centre. Village Green English Dance Wednesdays, 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m., Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Information: Katherine 204- 475- 2097 or villagegreenenglishcountrydancing. org 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, fourweek 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 counsell/ - ing 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. Archwood 55 Plus Archwood Community Centre, 565 Guilbault St., offers: exercise clasess including yoga fit, pole walking, total body workout, zumba gold, low impact cardio and line dancing. Social activities weekly: pickle ball, bowling, pool, card and board games. Monthly luncheons. Information: 204- 416- 1067, archwood55mail@ gmail. com, or archwood55plus. weebly. com. Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club would like senior men to curl Friday mornings. 10 games before and 10 games after Christmas. Call Arch 204- 837- 8181. Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club Seniors Mixed League Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a. m. Teams change every 10 games for a total of 40 games. Information: Sue 204- 837- 6616. Assiniboine Memorial Curling Club has openings for female curlers, Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon. Information: Georgina 204- 837- 8181. 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. Bleak House Centre Inc. 1637 Main St. ( across from IGA) information: 204- 338- 4723 activities: Monday, whist 1- 3 p. m.; Tuesday, coffee and conversation 10 a. m., lunch 11: 45 a. m.; bingo 1- 3 p. m.; ceramics 1- 3 p. m.; Thursday, cribbage 1- 3 p. m.; Friday, quilting 9: 30 a. m. 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. Clifton Community Club woodcarving, every Friday 1- 3 p. m., Valour CC- Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St. Information: Mel 204- 661- 2213 or Wayne 204- 783- 7340. Corydon Community Centre offers: adult drop- in, 1st Wednesday of month, 1: 30 p. m., Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., or 2nd Wednesday of month, 12: 30 p. m., River Heights site, 1370 Grosvenor Ave., or 3rd and 4th Wednesday of month, 1: 30 p. m., River Heights site; art classes, Tuesday, 10 a. m., Crescentwood site, 1170 Corydon Ave., or Wednesday, 10 a. m., River Heights site, or Thursday, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site; badminton/ pickleball, Thursday, 1 p. m., Crescentwood site; bingo, Monday, 7 p. m., Crescentwood site; bridge, Monday, 1 p. m., River Heights site; lap skating, Monday, 10: 45 a. m., River Heights site, or Wednesday, 1: 30 p. m., River Heights site; quilting, 5: 30 p. m., Crescentwood site; strength training, Tuesday, 9: 30 a. m., Crescentwood site, or Friday, 9: 30 a. m., Crescentwood site; walking club, Monday/ Thursday, 9: 30 a. m., various locations; yoga, Thursday, 9: 30 a. m., River Heights 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. Deer Lodge Antlers Men’s Curling ( 50+), openings are available for teams or individuals for the 2014- 15 season, wishing to curl Monday and/ or Wednesday and/ or Friday at 10 a. m. Fees: $ 115 ( 1 day), $ 185 ( 2 day), $ 255 ( 3 day) per person. Information Bryan 204- 889- 6577 or www. deerlodgecurlingclub. ca/ LeaguesAntlersmain. html. Dufferin Senior Centre activities: Monday, 9: 45 a. m. shuffleboard, 1 p. m. bingo; Wednesday noon, soup and perogy lunch. Perogies are available for sale. Every second Saturday, noon - 3: 30 p. m. dance with a four- piece band and light lunch. Information: 204- 986- 2608. E. K. Ladies C. C. from the Rossmere curling club, invite new curlers or spares to join us on Wednesdays, 9: 30 a. m., Rossmere C. C. Information: Doris 204- 663- 7053 or Linda 204- 667- 5968. 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. to end of March. Information: esptrancurling@ gmail. com, www. esptrancurling. ca, or Jim Tomko 204- 334- 6591 or Brian Ridley 204- 669- 4795. Elmwood Legion Branch # 9 offers to Jan. 31: cribbage tournament Thursdays, 7: 30 p. m. mini meat draw Fridays, 5: 30 p. m. ( except Boxing Day); shuffleboard Mondays, 6: 30 p. m. and darts 7 p. m.; carpet bowling Wednesdays, 1 p. m. and free pool 7- 11 p. m. Information: 204- 667- 4538. 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. 55+ Enriching The Golden Years ( Winter Session) Centro Caboto Centre, every Wednesday to March 25, 55+ Program exercise in the morning for 1 hr., followed by a hot lunch and recreational activity in the afternoon, winter session 11 weeks, spring session 12 weeks, $ 143 ( 11 weeks) $ 156 ( 12 weeks) $ 15 drop in. Fort Garry Ladies Curling , 696 Archibald St., is looking for curlers for Tuesday and Thursdays, 1 p. m. Information: Audrey 204- 256- 4577 or Joyce 204- 256- 5724. 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. Fort Rouge Curling Club 750 Daly St. looking for women curlers Tuesday & Thursday 1 p. m. Information: Marilyn 204- 475- 6591. 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. Glenwood Community Centre offers: social bridge every Friday, 12: 30 p. m. Information: Lynne 204- 261- 4375. SMART ( Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together), a light aerobic workout, Wednesday, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m. Seniors badminton Tuesdays and Thursdays, 204- 253- 2542. Golden Rule Seniors ( Fort Rouge leisure Centre) 625 Osborne St. Bingo, Monday 1 p. m.; glee club, Thursday, 9: 30 a. m.; bridge 1 and 7 p. m. and shuffleboard 1 p. m.; China painting, Friday 10 a. m. and carpet bowling 1 p. m. Information: Terry 204- 453- 1085. 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. Home Maintenance Program for older adults who are looking for various types of help within their home. Information: 204- 806- 1303. 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 p. m., Wednesdays, 9- 10: 45 a. m. Information: 204- 256- 6939 or patrickg46@ yahoo. com. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main St. offers: Wednesday lunch and entertainment, information Elaine 204- 339- 17710, ext. 205; shuttle bus every Wednesday morning, $ 15; looking for bridge players, Tuesdays 1- 3 p. m. information Elaine 204- 339- 1701; Stitch & Bitch, 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 1- 3 p. m. Heather Ladies currently have openings in their Tuesday and/ or Thursday afternoon curling league. Games begin, 1 p. m. Information: Sharon 204- 668- 6504. Henderson Hwy. Legion 215, 3600 De Vries offers the following: Tuesday crib night; Wednesday chase the ace wing night; Thursday darts; Friday & Saturday meat draw & live bands. Information: 204- 338- 4867. High Steppers Seniors Club is for seniors wanting a weekly outing from their southeast Winnipeg home to play cards and games, visit with others, and allow any caregivers a break. Information: 204- 619- 8477 to arrange your free, first- visit, Wednesday or Thursday or www. highsteppers@ winakwacc. 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. McBeth House Centre Inc. 31 McBeth Street, off Main St & Red River offers the following to 55- plus: Tuesday, quilting 9 a. m.- 2 p. m; looking for crib players; Thursday, porcelain painters etc. 10 a. m.- 2 p. m.; Friday, whist 7- 10 p. m. 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. and Tuesday and Thursday 9 a. m.- 3 p. m. www. norberryglenlee. ca. 204- 256- 6654. 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. Pembina Active Living 55+( PAL) . Winter classes ( 10 weeks) began Jan. 5. Weekly drop- in activities ($ 10 membership required): men’s casual breakfast, PinPALs bowling, bridge and cribbage. Still Bloomin’ gardening club, Jan. 29. Information: www. pal55plus. ca, info@ pal55plus. com or 204- 946- 0839. 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. Rady Wellness Series: Alzheimer Awareness Month, Rady Jewish Community Centre, Jan. 29, 7 - 8: 30 p. m. The Realities of Dementia: Care Essentials. Presenter: John Nyhof: Alzheimer Society facilitator. Register: 204- 477- 7510. $ 5 non- members. Raging Grannies of Winnipeg looking for mature ladies who want to sing for Social Justice at many upcoming events. Information: Leuba 204- 453- 1486 or Marilyn 204- 414- 4343. River East Meal Program every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 1100 Henderson Hwy. $ 6.50. Information: 204- 338- 6284. Seine River Seniors Inc. Southdale CC., 204- 253- 4599; bridge Monday, 9: 45 - 11: 30 a. m.; creative writing, Feb. 5 and 19, 10 a. m.- noon; walking/ urban poling Monday, 9: 30 - 10: 30 a. m.; cheapy afternoon movies - first Tuesday of the month; brunch different locations, third Tuesday; luncheon, Feb. 11; Making a Heart Box with lid and roses out of rolled fondant, Feb. 12; Driving Safely, Transitioning from driver to passenger, Feb. 26; monthly day trip to South Beach Casino, Orysia 204- 261- 4055 or seineriverseniors. ca. Senior Achievers meet every third Thursday to June 18, 1 to 3 p. m., 406 McGregor St. Bingo, 50/ 50, meat draws, draw prizes, coffee and socializing. Information: Rose Manulak 204- 338- 3833. Seniors Mixed Curling League Rossmere Golf & Country Club opening for regular & spare curlers, Fridays 9: 30 a. m. Information: Lyle Atkins 204- 694- 0491. Seven Oaks Seniors Links offers free exercise classes - Tuesdays 10: 30 - 11: 30 a. m. at St. Francis Church, 253 Burrin St.; Thursdays 10: 30 - 11: 15 a. m., Maples Community Centre, 434 Adsum Dr., and Fridays 10: 30 - 11: 30 a. m., St. Joseph’s Church, 250 Jefferson Ave. Free Worshops include; Getting Better Together, 6 session workshop offering practical tools to cope better with Chronic Disease and “ You and Your Adult Child”, a 6 session workshop for seniors offering information and support for 55+ adults who would like to improve their relationships with their adult children. Information: Susan 204- 612- 3888. St. Anne’s Church senior’s dance, Feb. 5, noon - 3 p. m., 35 Marcie St. Music by Pride & Joy. Information: 204- 669- 7557. $ 10. Valentine’s dance, Feb. 14, dinner 7 p. m., dance 8: 30 p. m. Music: By Request. $ 25, 204- 669- 7557. Stradbrook Avenue Showchoir Membership Drive Age & Opportunity Stradbrook. Every Friday until May 22, the choir is a group of singers, presently twelve in number, dedicatd to presenting mini- concerts in senoirs’ complexes. Rehersals 10: 30 a. m., 400 Stradbrook Ave. Information: John 204- 4880- 4076 or Katie 204- 799- 7416. Support Services Presentations St. James- Assiniboia 55+ Centre offers the following presentations: $ 2. Register: 204- 987- 8850. Frauds & Scams Jan. 28, 10: 30 a. m., Speaking of Bones Feb. 11, 10: 30 a. m., Around the Table with Madeline Kohut Jan. 27, 1: 30 p. m., The Wellington Feb. 3. “ Gathering Places”, Senior Isolation Visitation Program. St. Vital Streamliners meet Tuesdays, 6: 45 p. m., General Vanier School, 18 Lomond Blvd. Focus on weight loss and healthy living. Exercise class suitable for all fitness and mobility levels. Information: Carol 204- 269- 4097. Valour Community Centre - Clifton Site, 1315 Strathcona St., beginners line dancing, Wednesdays to March 18, 12: 30- 1: 30 p. m. Learn line dance steps to a variety of popular music. Winter session now- March 18. Information: 204- 783- 7340 or 204- 996- 5323. 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, so we cannot guarantee that all items will be included. Email: diane. pratt@ freepress. mb. ca. ( no attachments please) Fax: 204- 697- 7412. 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, so we can’t guarantee all items will be included. Email: diane. pratt@ freepress. mb. ca. ( no attachments please) Fax: 204- 697- 7412. Bill Board I T’S the time of year when many of us are dealing with post- holiday weight gain and New Year’s resolutions. And while some of us will take healthy steps to lose weight and correct poor eating habits, others will become anxious about being able to achieve their weight- loss goals and search for a quick fix such as over- thecounter diet pills. It’s estimated more than 15 per cent of Canadians have used such diet pills at some point in their lives. But are these products effective and healthy? There are, of course, many different types of diet pills on the market. For example, garcinia cambogia, ephedra ( ma huang), green tea, chromium, green coffee, hoodia, DHEA, and bitter orange are all common diet supplements. The biggest difference between these aids and prescription weight- loss pills is that prescription drugs have been more thoroughly studied to determine their effectiveness and safety. While both types of weight- loss aids need to have some clinical evidence of effectiveness and safety, the research studies for over- the- counter diet supplements tend to be fewer in number, lower in quality and less consistent in supporting claims of effectiveness. Additionally, Health Canada does not regulate natural and herbal products the same way it does prescription drugs. Many dietary supplements simply pass a basic screening and are allowed to be sold regardless of their effectiveness. A good source of information is the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, which summarizes research regarding dietary supplements and herbal products. Let’s take a look at what the database says about some popular products. Bitter orange is supposed to increase the number of calories burned in a day and suppress appetite. However, while it is advertised as producing modest weight loss, there is minimal research data on the product to support this claim. Additionally, it can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure, and there are also reports of people suffering anxiety, stroke, irregular heartbeat and heart attack, the database says. Green tea is supposed to decrease fat absorption and increase calorie and fat metabolism. It has only a slight benefit, and this is again based on minimal research. Long- term use with high doses can cause insomnia, agitation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, bloating, gas and diarrhea. There are even some reports of people experiencing liver damage, the database says. Hoodia is a supplement that reduces appetite. However, the minimal research that’s available shows it is probably ineffective and the sideeffects include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and possible increase in heart rate and blood pressure. Chromium is a supplement that is supposed to increase lean muscle mass, decrease appetite and increase calories burned. Side- effects include watery stools, headache, weakness, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness and hives. The minimal research on this supplement shows it’s probably ineffective. Garcinia cambogia is one of the most recent weight- loss supplements to hit the market. It has been hyped as a “ miracle” weight- loss aid by television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz. It is supposed to block fat production and reduce your appetite. The studies again are minimal and show it makes bogus claims. It can cause dizziness, dry mouth, headache and diarrhea. However, it has recently been associated with cases of severe liver damage as well, the database says. So if all these supplements are ineffective and some are unsafe, why do we take them? We often want to believe in those advertisements that say the supplement is a miracle because it is an easy way of losing weight. The fact of the matter is that true and permanent weight loss comes from a healthy diet and increasing your physical activity. If you want to succeed in your New Year’s resolution, then plan to cut out fast food and walk for 30 minutes a day. If you are still considering buying diet supplements, do your homework. Research the product before you buy it to see how effective it is, how much research has been done on it and view its safety record. You might just find you’re wasting your money. Donna Alden- Bugden is a family nurse practitioner at the Winnipeg Health Region’s McGregor Quick Care Clinic. Over- the- counter diet pills not an easy fix DONNA ALDEN- BUGDEN A_ 21_ Jan- 23- 15_ FP_ 01. indd A19 1/ 22/ 15 7: 22: 53 PM ;