ADULTS 65+ ONLINE SURVEY ON HEALTH,  
WELLNESS AND SERVICES 

https://bit.ly/Adults65Survey

As part of our “Let’s TALK” research project (on late-life mental health service needs) we are inviting community-dwelling adults ages 65 years or older to complete the Adults 65+ Online Survey on Health, Wellness and Services. Click the button below for more information about the participants we are seeking, e-gift card opportunity, and hyperlink / QR code to the online consent form and confidential survey. 

Questions? Contact dudoks3@myumanitoba.ca (U of M REB Approval: HE2021-0196) 

Note: All survey responses will remain confidential with no client identifying information recorded. 

These are a collection of resources gathered from a variety of community organizations and sources.

https://tonsmb.org/mobility-scooter-resources-for-older-adults/ 

Did you know? - This plan is open to all members of our group as we are a member of MASC!

From the Free Press Community Review...

Canada Day 2023 – Finding our North Star • July 1, The Forks

• The Forks Market stage: Noon – Darryl Buck; 1 p.m. – Onna Lou; 2 p.m. – Tommyphyll; 3 p.m. ­– HERA; 4 p.m. – Lev Snowe; 6 p.m. – Jérèmie & The Delicious Hounds; 7 p.m. – Jade Turner; 8 p.m. – The 12/21; 9:30 p.m. – Indian City
• Forks Festival grounds – 10:30 p.m. – Acakos drone show. Acakos (ah-cha-kos) means ‘star’ in Cree and this show has been curated around the teachings of Elder Wilfred Buck, a member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and internationally renowned star knowledge keeper
• Plus family activities at the CN Stage, workshops, tours, picnic tables, food trucks, and a huge soccer tournament

Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Assiniboine Park

• Lyric Theatre: 11:15 a.m. – Son D’Arranke; 12:15 p.m. – Cassidy Mann; 1:15 p.m. – Richard Inman Band; 2:15 p.m. – Madeleine Roger; 3:15 p.m. – J.P. Hoe
• Performance Garden at The Leaf: 11:15 a.m. – Andrina Turenne; 12:15 p.m. – Slow Leaves; 1:15 p.m. – Wackydoodle Dance Party for Kids; 2:15 p.m. – Chuck Copenace; 3:15 p.m. – Shay Wolf.
• Plus a citizenship ceremony, beer garden, bouncy castles, kids’ activities, Inspiration Market makers’ market, face/hand painting, fire teachings by Cree Crowchild at the fire node

Canada Day Fireworks and Festival • July 1, Assiniboia Downs, 3 to 11 p.m.

• Live music: 3 p.m. – The Incredibly Hip; 4 p.m. – Cohen Sieg; 4:30 p.m. – Fire & Smoke; 5:30 – Arnold J; 6 p.m. – Bobby Dove; 7 p.m. – Kwiat; 7:30 p.m. – Vox Rea; 8:30 p.m. – Alex Maher; 9:30 p.m. – Elliott Brood; 10:30 p.m. – DJ set from JayWood
• Fireworks at 11 p.m.
• Plus local vendors, kids’ activities, beer gardens and food trucks.

Canada Day Celebration at Bridgwater Parks • July 1, Fountain and lake area, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Live multicultural entertainment, bouncy castles, dragon dance, lion dance, drumming, face-painting, kids’ activities, birthday cake, food trucks, bazaar tables, petting zoo.
• Fireworks at 11 p.m.
• Plus local vendors, kids’ activities, beer gardens and food trucks.
• Hosted by Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association, Winnipeg South MP Terry Duguid, Waverley MLA Jon Reyes, Waverley West city councillor Janice Lukes

Canada Day at Bourkevale Community Centre • July 1, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., Bourkevale Community Centre (100 Ferry Rd.)

• Live multicultural entertainment feat. DJ Spanglish, Folklore de me Tierra Dance Group, Quidel Chilean Youth Dance Group, Latin Roots Dance Group, kids’ activities, food and more
• Live music Oliver Stakz, Stephanie Westdal, Grupo Sabor

Canada Day Concert in the Park • July 1, Royalwood Park, 245 Shorehill Park

• Live music: Noon – Gary Gach; 1 p.m. – Sol James; 2 p.m. – Prairie Joggers
• Hosted by St. Vital city councillor Brian Mayes

Fête du Canada • July 1, Le Patio 340, Centre-culturel franco manitobain, 5 p.m. – midnight

• Live music from: Éemi, À La Mode, Ben Tamana

Transcona Fireworks • July 1, Buhler Recreation Park, 135 Murdock Rd. Gates open at 9:30 p.m.

• Presented by Transcona BIZ, Buhler Recreation Park. Supported by Ball Insurance Agency, Oakley Alarms, Goodfellow Realty, NFI Group, Transcona city councillor Russ Wyatt, Elmwood-Transcona MP Daniel Blaikie, Transcona MLA Nello Altomare, Radisson MLA James Teitsma, Heritage Canada, TD Community
• Show by Archangel Fireworks

West End BIZ Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Central Park, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Featuring a free hotdog lunch; kids’ activities; Papa and Epp; Salnam Dance Group, Quidel Chilean Dance Group; Casa do Mino Portuguese folk dance; Fubuki Daiko taiko drum group.

East St. Paul’s Canada Day Celebrations • July 1, Henderson Legion, 215 Maxwell King Dr.

• Featuringliveentertainment,bouncers,facepainting,aphotobooth,candyscramble,foodscramble,balloonanimals,andNoonto5p.m.

West St. Paul’s Canada Day Celebration • July 1, Access Centre, 48 Holland Rd.

• Featuring a pancake breakfast; kids’ activities; Mopar show & shine; craft sale; robot wars, kids’ activities and arcade; petting zoo. Live wrestling at 7 p.m.; Live music from Men in Kilts at 8:45 p.m.

Sponsored by West St. Paul Canada Day Committee, West St. Paul Fire Dept., West St. Paul council. 

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre is noticing an increase in romance/investment scams which are often referred to as "pig butchering". In these scams, victims are contacted on dating apps or social media by a fraudster who is attempting to develop a relationship with the victim in order to gain the victim's trust. After trust is gained, the fraudster will claim that they have been a successful investor in cryptocurrency and can help the victim also make money and "get rich".

Fraudsters use fake online trading platforms and convince victims to transfer funds or cryptocurrency into their trading account. In most of the reports received at the CAFC, victims are instructed to purchase cryptocurrency from a legitimate exchange and transfer it to a crypto address controlled by the fraudster. Occasionally, the victim will be able to withdraw a small amount of their "investment" in the hopes they'll be persuaded to invest even more of their money. The fraudster will do everything it takes to make you think the investment is legitimate and lucrative. In most cases, victims realize they have been defrauded when they try to withdraw their funds and are unable to.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has information on its website on recent scams and frauds, how to protect yourself, how to report a fraud and what to do if you're a victim.

Age & Opportunity’s Social Work staff will be offering a Bereavement Support Group via Zoom for individuals 55+ years of age who have recently lost a spouse/life partner through death (not a suicide or homicide death). 

Six weekly sessions have been scheduled for the fall starting Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and continuing to Tuesday, November 7, 2023 (10:00 am – 12 noon). Participants must have access to a smartphone, iPad, laptop, or home computer. Contact A & O Intake at (204) 956-6440.  

Goals:

 To provide a safe setting for sharing stories of loss with others

 To validate and affirm the feelings and experiences of the newly-bereaved and offer hope

 To promote the development of new coping skills

 To alleviate the isolation and loneliness that may be part of the grief experience 

Winnipeg Transit Plus is changing how it responds to no-shows and late cancellations. When no-shows and late cancellations occur, a vehicle goes unused, and a trip is wasted. That means fewer customers can take trips.

The new proposed Transit Plus No-show and Late Cancellation Policy aims to improve service for Transit Plus customers by using a point-based system with suspension of service as a penalty for losing points.

To learn more and to take the survey go to:  https://engage.winnipeg.ca/noshowpolicy 

“ENLIGHTENED ALLYSHIP”

WITH

Clan Mothers Healing Village

Lt.-Gov. Anita R. Neville invites Manitobans – particularly those who have never visited Government House before – to attend the next presentation in 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.

Lt.-Gov. Neville is pleased to welcome special guests from the Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre for the June event.

The Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre provides mid- to long-term support to women, girls, two-spirit and transgender persons who have been victims of sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking. The presenters will share the true meaning of allyship and pose the question, “How can women with different life experiences come together in a positive way to make real change?” The gathering will be an opportunity to learn how women can respectfully work together, and how when women unite, change happens.

The event will be held June 20 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: The Evenings at Government House series will pause for the months of July and August, and will resume in September.

Registration is now open. Seating is limited. There is no cost to attend.

The Winnipeg Health Region is hosting a a VIRTUAL Public Town Hall on Monday, June 26, 2023 from 7 - 8 pm. The Town Hall is an Opportunity for the community to hear from the regions senior executive team as they share updates on the 2023 - 2028 Strategic Plan priorities. During the event, attendees will be able to share their thoughts and impressions in real-time about what’s being presented as well as engage in dialogue on issues of importance via Question & Answer (Q & A) periods. More information about this event can be found at: 

https://wrha.mb.ca/public-town-hall/