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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - January 30, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A17 winnipegfreepress. com YOUR HEALTH WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 A 17 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; Meni�re'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 , 3680 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. CARP: A New Vision of Aging, Chapter 53 Winnipeg East, Feb. 11, 1: 30 p. m., Elmwood Legion 920 Nairn Ave. Presentation by Don Brown who will speak on behalf of the Lion's Club concerning alternate housing for seniors. Feb. birthdays will be celebrated, 50/ 50. Information: John 204- 272- 3981. 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. Fort Rouge Curling Club curling every Tuesday, Thursday until March 21, Fort Rouge Curling Club, 750 Daly St. Looking for women to curl, 1 p. m. Information: Marilyn 204- 475- 6591. 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. Friendship Force Manitoba dinner meeting, Feb. 4, 6- 8: 30 p. m., Masonic Memorial Temple, Donald and Osborne. Dinner cost is $ 20 and guests are always welcome. Doors open at 6 with dinner at 6: 30 p. m. Reservations: $ 20, Judy 204- 294- 6428 or www. friendshipforcemanitoba. org. 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 Caf� 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. 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's Heart Health Month Feb. 6, noon- 1: 30 p. m., Rady Jewish Community Centre. Cooking for your healthy heart is a demo- presentation by Judy Fowler a food stylist and Recipe Developer with Heart and Stroke foundation. $ 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. Earl Grey School 100th Anniversary: May 15/ 16: Please visit www. earlgrey100. ca for more information and to register. Activities include a school tea, a wine and cheese and a dinner dance. Information: 204- 474- 1441. 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 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. Save Our Seine ( SOS) meeting, Feb. 3, 7- 9 p. m., Centre Scolaire Leo Remillard. 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. Quiz Night Feb. 7, 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m., Gordon- King Memorial United Church, 127 Cobourg Ave. Register: gkmuc@ mts. net. Bring your team of 8 or join one there. $ 10. Snow Maze, Feb. 7, 11 a. m.- 5 p. m. and Feb. 8, 1- 4 p. m., Millennium Library, Children's Area & Library Park. Bring your shovel. Free. Information: www. winnipegarts. ca. St. Andrew's Anglican Church afternoon concert, Ebony on Ebony, music from Opera to Jazz, Feb. 8, 2: 30 p. m., 2700 Portage Ave. Features Russell Green on organ; Tony Harwood- Jones on clarinet; Rachael Harwood- Jones Green, soprano; and Mitchell Green on drums. Donations at the door. UCWLC St. Joseph Branch Valentine luncheon, Feb. 8, 12: 30- 3 p. m., 250 Jefferson Ave. Advance tickets only: $ 12, $ 6 youth 6- 12, 5 and under free at Marlene 204- 663- 4523 or Phyllis 204- 589- 7668. University of Winnipeg Indigenous Advisory Circle presents Inquiring Minds: Understanding the call for, role of and limitations on an inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Feb. 9, noon, U of W. 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. Valentine's Ceilidh! ( Scottish Party) Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Ave., Feb. 13, 7 p. m. Information: www. rscdswinnipeg. ca or 204- 284- 4667. $ 5. 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 Dr. Bath $ 12, nail trim $ 10 or combo bath & nail trim $ 20. Prince Edward Legion Valentine's Dance, Feb. 14, 8: 30 p. m., 300 Trent Ave. Featuring Tim Butler Band. 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. The Norwood St. Boniface Ladies Auxiliary 2015 Annual Festival du Voyageur pancake breakfast, Feb. 15, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m., 134 Marion St. We will be serving pancakes, sausages, baked beans, coffee and juice for only $ 6 and children 10 and under $ 3. Shelley Glover and Matt Allard serve pancakes, noon. Dancing and jigging to fiddling to music from our live band who are friends of the South Glen Fiddlers. 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., Elmwood High School, 505 Chalmers Ave. Information: Jim 204- 663- 7868 or Tope Elemeje 204- 887- 7777. Free. Fort Garry Historical Society annual general meeting, Feb. 21, Pembina Trail Library, 2724 Pembina Hwy. Speaker: James Hutchings, Light Rail Tansit with Relocation of the Rail Lines. Freedom to Read Marathon Feb. 21, 10 a. m.- 6 p. m., Millennium Library - Reader Services Area, 251 Donald St. " Freedom to Read Week" is an annual opportunity for Canadians to stand up for the right to freedom of expression. Call to reserve a reading time slot. Manitoba Orchid Society monthly meetings Feb. 22, 2 p. m., 680 Shaftsbury St. Show, March 20- 22, Assiniboine Conservatory. Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Rhythm Of The Rhine, presentation Feb. 22, 4: 15 p. m., Centennial Concert Hall. Cruise the Enchanting Rhine, Oct. 28- Nov. 7. RSVP: Sheryl 204- 262- 6129 or sherylr@ caamanitoba. com. United States Consulate General in Calgary Consular Services, Feb. 23- 25. The Officer will take applications for passports and birth registrations only. Appointments: https:// evisaforms. state. gov/ acs/ default. asp? postcode= WNN& appcode= 1 Canadian Home Economics Foundation free public lecture, Food for Thought: Can Food Literacy Guide Us Through The Maze of Food Messages? with Dr. Joyce Slater, University of Manitoba Feb. 27, 7: 30 p. m., Winnipeg Airport Hilton Hotel, 1800 Wellington Ave. Register: Janice Skene jskene@ mymts. net or 204- 376- 2649. 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 D OCTOR, I can't sleep. Can you give me something? That's a question I hear often, and there's a reason for it. Insomnia is common among older adults. As many as one- third of adults and half of those over age 65 report trouble with sleep: Falling asleep, waking up too much in the night, too early in the morning, as well as feeling their sleep was " non- restorative." As we age, there are changes in our sleep patterns, including more frequent awakenings through the night, and less time spent in the deeper stages of sleep. People who are tossing and turning or who are up pacing all night with insomnia often want a pill to help them sleep. But taking pills can cause trouble, especially for older people, particularly those with health problems. Sleep problems could be symptoms of another health condition. Taking a sleeping pill without knowing what's causing the insomnia may mask the symptoms of another illness, make it worse, and delay appropriate treatment. There are many causes of insomnia. These include health conditions that cause pain or shortness of breath, neurologic conditions, dementia, depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders, and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. Some medications interfere with sleep. People can also have insomnia unrelated to other health conditions, called " primary insomnia." As a first step, talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner. Some people may need a referral to a specialist or a sleep disorders clinic. It would be wonderful to have a drug that puts you to sleep quickly, keeps you in a normal sleep all night, then wears off completely after about seven hours, without any side- effects. There is, unfortunately, no such wonder drug. Medications we do have for insomnia include over- the- counter ( OTC) drugs ( antihistamines or melatonin), and prescription medicines including sedative- hypnotics ( sleeping pills), sedating antidepressants or antipsychotics, and melatonin- like prescription medications. OTC sleep aids use the active ingredient of a sedating antihistamine ( diphenhydramine; the medication found in Gravol). Antihistamines are used to treat allergy symptoms and nausea, but can worsen memory and thinking, as well as cause dry mouth, constipation and urinary symptoms in older adults. The use of antihistamines as a sleep aid has been poorly studied; we're not sure if they work as a sleep aid in the longer term, or if they're worth the side effects. Prescription medications include: benzodiazepines - drug names ending with "- azepam", e. g. lorazepam ( Ativan), diazepam ( Valium); Z- drugs - zopiclone ( Imovane), zolpidem ( Ambien/ Sublinox); barbiturates - drug names ending in "- barbital." Barbiturates are not used these days, as they have the most sideeffects. Benzodiazepines and Z- drugs also have many potential side- effects. Sedating drugs can increase the risk of falls in older people and worsen memory and cognition. Regular, longterm use of these drugs can lead to tolerance, dependence or addiction. Tolerance means your system " gets used to" the drug, so the dose that worked before no longer works, even within a few weeks. Dependence occurs after longer- term use, making it difficult to reduce or stop the drug due to " rebound insomnia." A few people may become addicted to the drug, seeking ever higher doses to the detriment of their health. Melatonin is used as a sleep aid, but seems more helpful for jet lag and shift work than for " standard" insomnia. Ramelteon is a prescription medication similar to melatonin, which appears to have some benefits for insomnia, but may cause daytime sleepiness. After this explanation, my patients often say, " OK doc, I believe you. There's no good sleeping pill. But I can't sleep. What can I do?" There is mounting evidence nondrug treatments are effective in improving sleep without risk of side effects, and the benefits may last longer than sleeping pills. This type of treatment includes learning about sleep hygiene, stimulus control, relaxation techniques or formal cognitive behavioural therapy, all of which change our habits and program our bodies to sleep when it's bedtime. See more on the Canadian Sleep Society website at http:// css- scs. ca/. If you are struggling with a lack of sleep, start by talking with your primary- care provider. And have a good sleep! David Strang MD FRCPC is a geriatrician and Medical Director of the Geriatrics Program with the Winnipeg Health Region. Sleeping pills not always the answer for insomnia DAVID STRANG FRANK GUNN / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Catching more than just a few zzz's is a problem for many people. A_ 21_ Jan- 30- 15_ FP_ 01. indd A17 1/ 29/ 15 10: 18: 01 PM ;