Understanding Dementia

Come for a free catered lunch and presentation led by Katie MacDonald (Alzheimer Society of Manitoba).

Join for an interactive presentation with Katie from the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba to learn more about understanding dementia. This informative session will provide practical insights, helpful resources, and an opportunity to ask questions and connect with support available in our community.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave.

Register Here

Helping Older Manitobans Stay Safe at Home

Funding Opportunity • March of Dimes Canada

From the South Winnipeg Seniors Resource Council newsletter...

Self–Care Awareness Month in September is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives.

We tend to put others' needs before our own, and it is important to remember that we cannot fill another's cup if our own is empty. While getting a massage or taking a walk are beautiful examples of taking time for our well-being, self-care can be more than that.

True self-care is not self-centred nor selfish; it is simply keeping yourself the focus of your own life. It’s about paying attention to how you feel in each moment, communicating clearly, speaking up for yourself, and saying yes or no…guilt-free.

Use the month of September to make self-care a part of your daily routine - practice being good to yourself. It can be as simple as a conscious breath in the morning or as luxurious as time away from the pressures of everyday life.
  

The 7 Pillars of Self-Care

The seven pillars of self-care work together to bring a sense of wholeness and balance to your life. They include:

• Mental: Mental self-care is about cultivating a healthy mindset through mindfulness and curiosity.
• Emotional: Emotional self-care involves taking care of your emotions with healthy coping strategies.
• Physical: Physical self-care involves taking care of your body with exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
• Environmental: Environmental self-care involves taking care of the spaces and places that you live, work, relax, and recreate.
• Spiritual: Spiritual self-care involves activities or practices that bring and sustain a sense of meaning and purpose in your life, whether they include a religious component or not.
• Recreational: Recreational self-care involves making time for hobbies, fun activities, and new experiences.
• Social: Social self-care involves building relationships through regular, meaningful human connections and healthy boundaries.

Practicing self-care

This month is a good time to be aware of and grow in self-care and personal wellness. Practice being good to yourself. Here are some tips for self-care, which might seem obvious but will truly make a difference if you think about where each one might fit in your life:

• Awareness: The first step toward looking after your needs is to know what they are. Your basic needs for food, shelter, and safety are first, of course. Beyond those, how are you feeling? What is your energy level? Are you able to manage your day-to-day responsibilities with a sense of effectiveness and peace? Are you connected to people who love you? Are you generally hopeful about your future? Do you have the support you need to manage the stress that is part of your life?
• Sleep: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends that you get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is important for your physical and mental well-being. It can improve your health, mood, and immune function.
• Exercise: Regular physical activity can help improve your mood and help you cope with stress. You can start with gentle exercises like walking or yoga.
• Stay Hydrated: Drinking water throughout the day can help you in many ways, including maintaining body temperature, helping maintain a healthy weight, improving exercise performance, and more. 
• Nutrition: Fresh fruits and vegetables are always a good choice. Consider consulting a dietitian or nutritionist for ways to think about your health and wellness regarding food.
• Massage: A massage is not essential, but it can help reduce stress, soothe sore muscles, and improve relaxation and mental health.
• Practice Kindness: Small acts of kindness for others can boost your endorphins, hormones that increase a sense of wellness.
• Practice Gratitude: Do not hesitate to thank someone who has helped you or tell them you appreciate what they did for you, no matter how big or small. Keeping a gratitude journal can help improve your mental health and outlook by focusing on the helpful aspects.
• Have Fun: Make time for the things you like to do (such as reading, watching movies, cooking, listening to your favorite music, going for a walk, playing games, and so on).
• Say No: It is okay to kindly decline invitations and requests for help, particularly if you are stressed, busy, tired, or just do not want to accommodate the request.

Technology has profoundly affected our everyday lives, making it possible to help some people age in place. But what might some of these technological advancements be, and how does research on aging and technology occur? 

On October 1, which marks both the International Day of Older Persons and National Seniors Day in Canada, the Centre on Aging will host an AgeTech Discovery Day as part of a national event organized by AGE-WELL. Learn about AgeTech in Manitoba for older adults, explore hands-on demonstrations, and learn how you can get involved.

Event details 

October 1, 2026 | 1:30–4 PM 

Holiday Inn Winnipeg-South, 1330 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg 

Register by September 23 as space is limited: 

https://event.fourwaves.com/agetech2026 

The event will take place in person only and is free to attend, but registration is required.  

Winnipeg Transit Plus to bring policy changes to City Council Dear Winnipeg Transit Plus customer, We’re recommending policy changes to City Council for our:  Eligibility Policy No-Show and Late Cancellation Policy Carry-On Bag Policy In January, we hosted a series of information sessions to highlight draft changes. All sessions were very well attended. We have just released our Public Information Summary online, which details everything we learned during those information sessions. As a reminder, these are the changes we are recommending: Eligibility These changes expand who qualifies for Transit Plus. The current policy is a medical diagnosis-based model. The recommended change focuses on people who are unable to use the conventional transit service (some or all the time) due to: Physical abilities Cognitive abilities Sensory abilities No-Show and Late Cancellation These changes would reduce missed trips. This would ensure our vehicles are available for customers who need them. Currently, short-notice cancellations create scheduling inefficiencies. They also limit our ability to reassign trips to other customers. Carry-On Bag These changes would make the policy less rigid and more flexible. It would allow customers to bring items they need if they are managed within their seating area. We are presenting these changes as an administrative report to the Standing Policy Committee on Public Works on Monday, June 29, 2026. You can take part by: Submitting written comments Appearing as a delegation Delegations must register by 12 p.m. the day before the meeting to be able to speak. If you want to learn more about the changes we are recommending, please visit our website. We have in-depth information about the eligibility, no-show and late cancellation, and carry-on bag policies. There is also a video presentation from one of our virtual information sessions, as well as a frequently asked question webpage.

The Canadian Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA)

Who better to help prevent fraud and scams than the people who encounter them every day?

Through our new Stop the Scam project, CNPEA is working alongside older adults and senior-serving professionals to develop practical resources that reflect their experiences, priorities, and advice.

By completing our short survey, you can help shape tools that will support older adults, families, caregivers, and professionals to recognize scams, respond effectively, report fraud with confidence, and access support when needed.

Your voice will help ensure these resources are created with older people, for older people.

All survey responses are anonymous and the form does not collect any identifiable personal information. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Deadline: June 19, 2026

Take the Survey - English

Take the Survey - French

Regional Perspectives on Ageing: Key Insights from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey.

Main Link: https://niageing.ca/resources/regional-perspectives-on-ageing-key-insights-from-the-2025-ageing-in-canada-survey/

Manitoba Link: https://niageing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05-28-26_Manitoba-Regional-Infographic_Resource.pdf

These infographics highlight the experiences of adults aged 65 and older living in different regions in Canada, based on the research conducted in Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey. Each infographic explores key dimensions of ageing—including social connection, financial security, ageism, access to care, and the ability to age in place. The findings offer an essential snapshot of what it means to grow older in Canada today.

It’s Time to Unleash the Power of Canada’s Community-Based Seniors Services Sector to Better Enable Healthy Ageing and Ageing in the Right Place - NIA

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is pleased to release a draft report on the current state of Canada’s CBSS Sector and recommendations to strengthen and support the future value, growth and sustainability of it. Developed in partnership with HelpAge Canada over the last three years, it outlines key findings and recommendations emerging from a pan-Canadian and international jurisdictional analysis, the national consultations led by HelpAge with sector leaders, service providers, volunteers, caregivers and older adults from across Canada; and supported with reviews and additional contributions by sector and jurisdictional experts.

Her Honour the Honourable Anita R. Neville, PC, OM

Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

cordially invites the public to attend the

Lieutenant Governor's

Levee on the Lawn

Saturday, June 13, 2026

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Government House

10 Kennedy Street

Entertainment

Al Simmons

Shady River Boys Band Salsa Explosion Dance Company

Face painting and a bouncer for the children

Indigenous Teachings & Drumming with SummerBear and Friends

Government House walk-through tours

Members of the Manitoba Living History Society in heritage costumes

Food trucks and water stations on site (bring your own water bottle!)

Lawn chairs/blankets welcome

Canned and dry food contributions to

The Lieutenant Governor’s Sharing Hope Initiative gratefully appreciated

PLEASE NOTE: Should the event need to be cancelled due to weather conditions, notice will be posted on our website, Facebook and Instagram accounts at 10am the morning of the event. A recorded message will also be available at 204-945-2753.

“Place of Pride: Canada’s First 2SLGBTQ+ Seniors Housing and Campus” with Noreen Mian, Executive Director of Rainbow Resource Centre

Next Presentation in the Lieutenant-Governor’s Evenings at Government House

Series of Free Public Events

Lt.-Gov. Anita R. Neville invites Manitobans to attend the next presentation of a series of free public events designed to welcome Manitobans into Government House and showcase outstanding and inspiring Manitobans who, through words and deeds, continually work to make the province better for all.

This upcoming presentation will introduce Place of Pride, Canada’s first dedicated 2SLGBTQ+ seniors’ housing initiative and surrounding campus of queer services, developed in partnership by the Rainbow Resource Centre and Westminster Housing Society. Attendees will learn how this innovative project will create a permanent, inclusive hub where the 2SLGBTQ+ community can gather, access cultural programming, and build meaningful social connections, while supporting seniors to safely age in place within the community they helped build. Located in the heart of West Broadway, Place of Pride will highlight its vision for expanded community space, neighbourhood green areas, and purpose-built facilities designed to foster belonging, resilience, and well-being, serving as a national model for inclusive, community-led development.

The event will be held on Wednesday, June 10, at Government House. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. Parking is available on both sides of the Government House driveway - light refreshments to follow.

Those wishing to attend must register in advance with the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor by calling 204-945-2753. Guests may reserve a maximum of two seats per registration. Please note: hats, large bags and backpacks will not be permitted. Registration is now open. Seating is limited. There is no cost to attend.

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Lieutenant Governor’s Sharing Hope Initiative.