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Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 31, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba C M Y K PAGE A17 winnipegfreepress. com YOUR HEALTH WINNIPEG FREE PRESS, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2015 A 17 St. Sebastianette Archery Club celeberating 40th anniversary Sept. 26 and searching for past members. RSVP: www. stsebastianettearcheryclub. ca by Sept. 5. Aurora Family Therapy Centre is seeking people from diverse professional backgrounds to join their Board of Directors. Send letters to d. radi@ uwinnipeg. ca or Aurora Family Therapy Centre, 515 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Mb, R3B 2E9 by Aug. 14. Historic Seven Oaks House Museum is Open! Come visit the historic home of Winnipeg's famous Inkster family. This architectural gem was built in 1851 and depicts life during the Red River Settlement. Great for all ages. Open 10 a. m.- 5 p. m. daily, 50 Mac St. in West Kildonan. Free entry. North Kildonan Community Players will present The Secret Garden ( Musical) Nov. 18- 22. Auditions will be held Aug. 24, 5 p. m. - 9 p. m. Please email northkildonancommunityplayers@ gmail. com for further information. Willow Plain Heritage School, Sarto, MB, just minutes southwest of Steinbach, open, noon- 4 p. m., Friday- Sunday and long weekend Mondays with a tour guide on site to welcome visitors until late Aug. Bring a lawn chair for your comfort and be prepared to spend an hour or more learning about the evolvement of the Sarto area over the last last 100+ year history. Information: Helen, 204- 453- 4041 or hfeniuk@ hotmail. com. Things sidewalk sale in support of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Sept. 12, 9 a. m.- 2 p. m., 913 Corydon Ave. Now accepting donations of household items ( no clothing or toys). Monday- Saturday, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m. Information: 204- 284- 7331. Summer Yoga starts Monday, now- Sept. 28, 6- 7 p. m., Oliver Reis Bldg., 2645 Portage Ave. Information: Lorraine 204- 832- 1141 or sjmarek@ mts. net. Nearly New Shop, Out with Summer Sale, every Monday- Saturday until Aug. 27, 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., 961 Portage Ave. All proceeds support the Children's Hospital Foundation of MB. East European Genealogical Society 2015 Genealogy Seminar, Aug. 1, 8: 30 a. m.- 8: 30 p. m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 45 Dalhousie Dr. Learn more about your family history. Register: www. eegsociety. org, info@ eegsociety. org or 204- 989- 3292. $ 60 members, $ 65 non- members. Beausejour Daylily Gardens events: Zumba, Aug. 6, 7 p. m.; Iris's for sale, Monday- Friday, 8 a. m.- 4 p. m.; Glenaura Pipes and Drums, Aug. 16, 3 p. m., $ 5, children 12 and under free. Information: www. beausejourdaylilygardens. com. Silver Heights United Church 199 Garrioch Ave. New To You Shop, Aug. 8, 9 a. m.- 1 p. m. Gently used china, glassware, jewellery, pocket books, sheet music, assortment of buttons, purses, handy man items. Special deal buy 2 items ( t- shirts, shorts, pants) and get 1 free. Transcona Garden Club 49th annual Competition & Show of Flowers, vegetables, fruits, baking, preserves & phototgraphs, Aug. 10 & 11, mall hours, Kildonan Place Shopping Centre, 1555 Regent Ave. W. Exhibits received, Aug. 9, 7- 8: 30 p. m. Information: 204- 224- 2356. St. Vital Agricultural Society's Annual Fair and Display, Aug. 12, 4- 8: 30 p. m. & Aug. 13, 2- 8 p. m., St. Vital Centennial Arena, 580 St. Anne's Rd. Featuring horticulture, baking, handicrafts and photography displays, pork barbecue. Free seniors afternoon, Aug. 13, 2- 4 p. m. Entry night Aug. 11, 6- 8: 30 p. m. Tickets: Karen, 204- 256- 6332 or www. svas. ca. Waverley Toastmasters meetings, Aug. 12 & 26, noon, 1000 Waverley St. Second Annual Wildest Dreams with 10 local charities, fundraiser that helps children in need discover the wonders of nature, Aug. 13, Assiniboine Park Zoo. With your support, more children in need will be able to enjoy day camps, educational programs, and guided tours at the Park and Zoo. Donate: https:// 39914. thankyou4caring. org/ wd15 and make a child's wildest dreams come true or Lorraine Decock 204- 927- 6029. Manitoba Prostate Cancer support group meeting, Aug. 20, 7- 9 p. m., Seven Oaks Hospital Auditorium. Speaker Dr. Reece Malone, Sexuality Educator. Topic: Reclaiming Intimacy and Nurturing Connection after Prostate Cancer. Free. Variety, The Children's Charity of Manitoba in partnership with the ADESA Golden Gavel 4th annual Drive For the Kids Golf Classic & Charity Auction, Sept. 1, Glendale Golf & Country Club. Information: www. varietymanitoba. com. Lord Wolseley School 100th anniversary celebration, Sept. 24, 5- 8 p. m.; formal program, 6 p. m. Information: 204- 661- 2384 or lw@ retsd. mb. ca. Wine & cheese reception, Sept. 25, 7 p. m., New Cavalier Inn, 1650 Regent Ave. W., $ 20, 204- 452- 3448, 204- 230- 5335 or http:// bit. ly/ 1Qjvfxs by Sept. 1. 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. Canadian Cancer Society September Dragon Boat Challenge, Sept. 11 & 12, Manitoba Canoe and Kayak Centre. Register: 204- 788- 4547 or dragonboat@ mb. cancer. ca. La Salle Community Fellowship hosting a Car Show, in support of Union Gospel Mission, Sept. 13, 1- 4 p. m., La Salle, 1 mile west of Hwy. 330 on Hwy. 247. Grass show area. Registration $ 15 begins 11 a. m. All proceeds donated to Union Gospel Mission. Goodie bags for the first 50 registrants, door prizes, Chinese auction, 50/ 50 draw and trophies for people's choice. Activities for children including face painting and slot car racing. Free admission for spectators. Live music, and concessions. John Pritchard School celebrates 100th anniversary Oct. 8, with an open house, 1- 3 p. m. and 5- 8 p. m. and extends an invitation to all former students, staff and community members to attend the festivities. We are currently gathering stories, photos and memorabilia to display in commemoration of John Pritchard's 100 years of learning. If you have something to share, 204- 339- 1984 or jp@ retsd. mb. ca. 17/ 38 Service Battalion celebrates its 50th anniversary during a Heritage Weekend, Oct. 9/ 10, 2015. " Save the date". Information: www. servicebattalion. ca, info@ servicebattalion. ca or 204- 786- 4300 ext. 3378. Semper Fidelis Al- Anon support group for family members, and friends of alcoholics meets every Monday, 7: 30 p. m., 195 Collegiate St., ( St. James Anglican Church). Information: 204- 943- 6051, or al- anonenquiries@ mymts. net. Branch # 252 ( Winnipeg South Osborne Legion) , 426 Osborne St. Chance to Win $ 6,000!!! Chase the Ace every Tuesday, 6 p. m. Happy Hour Specials, 4: 30- 7: 30 p. m. Into Action Overeaters Anonymous meets Sundays 10: 30 a. m., Thursdays 7: 30 p. m., Victoria General Hospital, classroom 3, 2340 Pembina Hwy. Information: 204- 334- 9008. Building Independence is an exciting new pilot project aimed at helping adults with autism spectrum disorder between the ages of 18 and 25 years learn skills necessary to get and maintain employment in Manitoba. Apply for admission, St. Amant Central Intake: 1- 204- 256- 4301 ext. 7041. Youth for Christ presents The City with Fresh E. E. and friends every Wednesday, 7: 30- 9: 30 p. m. Open drop in with pool, air hockey, wall climbing and more, 6: 30- 7: 30 p. m. Ages 12- 18. Information: 204- 669- 4205. Free. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Join the hundreds of Manitobans who have decided to Get BetterTogether! Get Better Together is a free program designed to help people with health challenges better manage their health. Programs begin in April at various sites throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba. Information: 204- 632- 3927. Teen Moms/ Young Moms program free every Thursday, 6: 30- 8: 30 p. m., Zion Apostolic Church, 305 Machray Ave. Be mentored and cared for/ about by mature women with big hearts. Children attend their own program while you meet for discussion on topics of parenting, life skills training, activities, crafts, music, bowling, cooking lessons. All single moms ages 12- early twenties welcome. Moms and children will be picked up and dropped off. Information: 204- 963- 1391. WOW Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, noon- 1 p. m., 1000 Waverley St. Information: Tannis 204- 256- 7890. Windy Corners Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, noon, Room 1060, 201 Portage Ave. 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. The University of Manitoba department of psychology is 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 Daytimers Toastmasters Club Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton St., meet the first Tuesday of the month until Sept. 1, 2 p. m., third Tuesday of the month until Sept. 15, 2 p. m., Information: Ardythe a_ basham@ shaw. ca or 204- 772- 9982. Filipino Seniors Group Winnipeg Cultural Education Centre, 49 Euclid Ave. bingo every Thur. until Dec. 17. See www. micec. com. The White Cross Guild Just Like New to You Thrift Shop, 635 Portage Ave. is holding a Back To School sale beginning Aug. 18- Sept. 8. Hours: 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Tuesday through Friday. All proceeds raised go to the Health Sciences Center for the enhancement of patient care, comfort and research. 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 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. Archwood 55 Plus Archwood Community Centre, 565 Guilbault St., offers: exercise classes 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. 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. 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 , Tai Chi every Wednesday to Aug. 26. Learn Tai Chi for healthy body and mind! Free for Valour Community Centre members. Drop- in fee: $ 3. 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. Creative Retirement programs run during the day, Monday- Friday: Technology and computer, arts and leisure, health and well- being, languages, tours, special interest lectures and clubs. The spring 55+ Learning Guide can be picked up at all City of Winnipeg Libraries or www. crm. mb. ca. Register: 270 Sherbrook St., 204- 949- 2565 and www. crm. mb. ca. Crescent Drive Senior Mens Golf Club has openings for new members, Wednesdays, 8 a. m. Information: Bill 204- 488- 7163 or Frank 204- 489- 7887. 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 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- 9: 30 p. m., 20 hands of whist. East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre , 262 Hoddinott Rd. welcomes new members. Cribbage, Tuesdays, and whist Fridays. Other activities include quilting, floor shuffleboard, book club, yoga, pot luck suppers and casino trips. Information: 204- 654- 3082. 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. Fort Garry Ladies Curling , 696 Archibald St., is looking for curlers for Tuesdays 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 Garry 2- person Stick Curling league 2015 / 2016 looking for curlers/ or teams for Monday's, 10 a. m. and 11 a. m. draws. Information: Ben 204- 269- 57901 or Dan 204- 233- 3039. 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. General Sir Sam Steele Legion Branch # 117, 376 Salter St. offers: seniors and guests luncheon and dance with live band every Wednesday, noon- 2: 45 p. m.; bingo every Friday, 7 p. m.; Find the Joker, Fridays, 9: 30 p. m.; Texas Hold- Em poker, Saturdays, noon; karaoke, Saturday, 7- 11 p. m. Information: 204- 586- 3261. Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main St. offers: Wednesday lunch and entertainment, information Elaine 204- 339- 1701, 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. Harbourview Ladies Senior Golf League looking for members for Tuesday morning league. Information: Stanis Steffano 204- 694- 8211 or Barbara Johannson 204- 222- 6640. 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. Lawn bowling at Tuxedo every week day. Drop in only. No equipment or experience required. Information: Sandra, 204- 895- 8088. McBeth House Centre Inc. 31 McBeth St., 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. Meals on Wheels needs volunteers until Sept. 3, if you have 2 hours a week to spare ( or more) please call us to get started, our volunteers help to make Winnipeg a better place to live. We are currently seeking help in the following areas: Downtown, Seven Oaks and Transcona areas. Summer relief volunteers are also needed! Training and honorarium provided. Please call 204- 956- 7711 or visit our website at www. mealswinnipeg. com Mixed Seniors 55+ Slo - Pitch League is looking for retired persons or evening shift workers to play at Sinclair Park CC. Having fun, socializing and exercising is our goal. 2 games a week, ( Monday- Wednesday) are played during the day. Information: Roger 204- 663- 1201, Ron 204- 668- 9109 or rhavril@ shaw. ca. 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) : No weekly PAL classes during the summer and the PAL office will be closed. Outdoor drop- in activities continue ( membership required): PAL Putters golf, Mondays; Bocce ball, Tuesdays; PAL Pedallers cycling group, Wednesdays; Pickleball: Thursdays, 1- 3 p. m., until Aug. 6, behind Margaret Grant Pool. Special event PAL picnic and membership drive, Aug. 25. Information: www. pal55plus. ca, 204- 946- 0839 or info@ pal55plus. com. Pembina Ladies Curling Club has openings for two teams, Tuesday, 1 p. m. and Thursday, 9: 15 a. m. Information: Doreen 204- 261- 8798. 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. 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. out of Southdale C. C. 204- 253- 4599; bridge Monday, 9: 45- 11: 30 a. m.; walking Monday, 9: 30- 10: 30 a. m.; cheap movies, first Tuesday of the month, call Cecile 204- 452- 5439; brunch the third Tuesday of the month; Pansy fall supper, Sept, 13; creative writing Sept., call Denise 204- 275- 1353. Nordic Poles for sale, call Sharon 204- 253- 9059. 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 Workshops 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. Vital Seniors St. Mary Magdalene Church, Every Tuesday until Nov. 30, weekly arm chair resistance training exercise class, call Judy 204- 253- 0555, Free 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. Ukrainian Cdn. Veterans Branch # 141 Legion offer: dancing every Saturday, 1- 5 p. m.; bingo every Wednesday, Thursday evening & Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday evening; lunch counter. Open Sundays, noon- 6 p. m. with karaoke, 2 p. m. Information: 204- 589- 6315. University of Winnipeg 55 Plus Program, offers fall and winter courses of interest to life- long learners. Courses 6 or 12 weeks long, held 2 hours per week. No tests, or assignments. Topics include current affairs, politics, religion, history, music, art and literature. Information: pace. uwinnipegcourses. ca/ 55- plus- program, or 204- 982- 6633. Vital Seniors ( 204- 253- 2555) offers free fitness classes Tuesday, 11: 30 a. m.- 12: 15 p. m., St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 3 St. Vital Road. Weekly activities: Monday & Friday, line dancing, Barbara 204- 334- 3559; Mondays, noon scrabble; Tuesdays carpet bowling, 1 p. m., Richard 204- 452- 2230; Thursdays 1 p. m. bridge Margaret 204- 256- 3832. Winnipeg South Osborne Legion Branch # 252 , 426 Osborne St. Chance to win $ 6,000. Chase the Ace every Tuesday, 6 p. m. Current winners share is over $ 6,000. Happy hour specials, 4: 30- 7: 30 p. m. Winnipeg West cribbage tournament $ 5, the first Tuesday of the month, 1 p. m., ANAF, 3584 Portage Ave. Information: Gerry 204- 837- 4026. 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 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. O NE of the interesting things about working at Health Links - Info Sant� is that it often provides me with a barometer of the health and well- being of people living in our city. For example, I always know when the influenza season has arrived because our nurses at Health Links, Manitoba's telephone health information service, start receiving more calls about aches, pains and fever. Now, with summer well underway and the temperature rising, we're starting to get more calls about heatrelated illness, such as heatstroke and dehydration; conditions that can be accompanied by symptoms such as headache, nausea and dizziness. The advice we provide to callers depends on the circumstances. But the most important thing anyone needs to know about heat- related illnesses is how quickly they can sneak up on you. A colleague of mine offers a perfect example of how this can happen. She recently came down with heat exhaustion while attending an outdoor festival. Despite staying in the shade and drinking plenty of water, the 30 C temperature with high humidity caused her to feel dizzy, nauseous and disoriented. Quick treatment from festival firstaiders included application of cool water to bring down her internal temperature, along with more water to drink and a place to rest until she felt better. The message here is if you are spending a lot of time outdoors on a hot day, make sure you shade yourself from the sun with an umbrella or a wide- brimmed hat with lots of ventilation ( to allow the sweat on your head to evaporate), wear loose- fitting, breathable, light- coloured clothing, and remember to wear sunscreen to limit exposure to ultraviolet rays. Drink plenty of water ( that's the best liquid) before you feel thirsty, and avoid alcoholic beverages, as they will increase the amount of water lost by the body. Certain people are more prone to being affected by heat and humidity than others. Older adults, infants and young children, people with chronic conditions, such as breathing difficulties or heart problems, and anyone who works in the heat, may be more vulnerable, even if they are healthy. Those who play strenuous outdoor sports such as tennis or soccer, or who jog, should try to get their game on in the cooler parts of the day. If you are exerting yourself, you lose fluids through sweat, and the high heat and humidity amplify this effect. If you are unable to replace the fluids as quickly as you are losing them, you are at high risk for dehydration, which can put strain on your heart and other organ functions. You also are losing electrolytes in your sweat, so be sure to have a sports drink with electrolytes at hand while playing. It's important to remember some medications can increase your risk, so make sure to ask your doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacist whether the medication you're taking affects your ability to cope with heat. Heat exhaustion can quickly lead to a more critical illness: heatstroke. Heatstroke is the most serious type of heat illness and requires urgent medical attention. With heatstroke, a person may have a core body temperature that is above 40 C. Symptoms may include red, hot and dry skin, no sweat, rapid and weak pulse, confusion or disorientation, rapid breathing, erratic behaviour, seizure, coma or a partial or complete loss of consciousness. If someone you know experiences signs of heatstroke, call 911 immediately. While waiting for help to arrive, immediately move the person to a cool place, sponge large areas of the skin with cool water and fan the person as much as possible. The longer a person's body temperature is above 40 C, the greater the likelihood of permanent effects or death. What is considered " too hot" can vary from person to person depending on a variety of factors, such as age, chronic conditions and the level of activity on a hot day. It is important to stay aware of weather conditions, listen to your body's cues and take proper precautions on a hot or humid day. You can obtain health information from a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling Health Links - Info Sant�. Call 204- 788- 8200 or toll- free 1- 888- 315- 9257. Audra Kolesar is a registered nurse and manager with Health Links - Info Sant�, the Winnipeg Health Region's telephone health information service. Young and old at greater risk of heatstroke AUDRA KOLESAR JOHN LOCHER / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Pressing a cool cloth to your skin helps avoid heatstroke. A_ 17_ Jul- 31- 15_ FP_ 01. indd A17 7/ 30/ 15 6: 47: 42 PM ;