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Senior Centre Without Walls through A & O: Support Services for Older Adults offers free educational and recreational programs over the phone. The program reaches out to socially isolated older adults 55+ living in Manitoba. Individuals and groups are welcome. There is no cost to register.
We will call in all registered participants 10 minutes before programming begins. Participants will also be given a toll-free number to access programs on their own if needed (no pins or access codes required).
In our current guide you will find the following topics plus a whole lot more!
The St Vital Library Readers’ Faves book club will run on Thursdays at 6:45 pm from February 29 to June 27.
Registrations open at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 1. Register online or call the library.
The February title is Anxious People by Fredrik Backman to be discussed at February 29th meeting.
The Canadian anti-fraud Centre is receiving reports of fraudsters using QR codes in various scams to steal your personal information and/or money. Similar to fraudulent links or URLs, QR codes can be inserted into emails and texts to direct potential victims to fraudulent or malicious websites.
To learn more, go to Merchandise (antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca).
Did you know that the University of Saskatchewan offers FREE webinars on their website? Check them out here:
https://gardening.usask.ca/public-workshops/live-workshops-events.php#top
Staying on track with your seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines is easy
Vaccines provide the best protection against the strains of COVID-19 and seasonal flu that are expected to be circulating in Manitoba. Anyone aged six months or older can be vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu, but it is especially important if you or a loved one are at higher risk of serious illness.
· Free
· Safe
o Together with COVID-19 vaccine
o Including if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
· Proven to reduce doctor visits, hospitalization and deaths
Where can I get a flu shot?
· Doctor’s office
· Pharmacy
· Walk-In Connected Care clinic
· Walk-in clinic
· To find a vaccine near you, visit Manitoba’s online vaccine finder or call 1-844-626-8222 (toll-free Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
For more information, call your community health office:
· Downtown, Point Douglas 204-940-3638
· Fort Garry, River Heights 204-940-2313
· Inkster 204-938-5900
· River East 204-938-5000
· St. Boniface, St. Vital 204-940-1692
· Seven Oaks 204-938-5600
· Transcona 204-938-5555
· St. James / Assiniboine South 204-940-2040, option 3
A & O Support Services for Older Adults is offering
Transitions: Bereavement Support Group for Widowed Adults 55+
Wednesdays 10 am—12 Noon
February 21—April 3, 2024
Hybrid Model: Zoom + In Person
To register for this group or for more information please contact
Intake at 204-956-6440
The OCD Centre, at the CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg has been preparing and planning for a Hoarding Disorder Education Symposium to take place on February 23rd, 2024, at the Canad Inns Polo Park. We have now opened registration for this event, and we have 150 spots. The event is free thanks to funding from End Homelessness Winnipeg.
We plan to host professionals and service providers interested in learning more about hoarding disorder and about how to provide compassionate and effective service to people with hoarding disorder experiences. Our speaker is Lindsay Bacala, an expert on hoarding disorder and we will have Christine Brantiosis, from the UBC Social Work Faculty joining to present by Zoom.
Both presenters are involved in the international hoarding disorder support community and leaders in their field.
If you are interested in attending go to:
https://mbwpg.cmha.ca/events/hoarding-disorder-education-forum/
News Release
January 2, 2024
“What to do in Manitoba in Winter”
with Ashley Hoeppner from Travel Manitoba
2024 Kickoff for the Lieutenant Governor’s Evenings at Government House
Series of Free Public Events
Lt.-Gov. Anita R. Neville invites Manitobans to attend the first presentation in 2024 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.
The January event will feature Ashley Hoeppner from Travel Manitoba. Home is where the heart is. Discover what makes your heart beat in Manitoba. It does not matter where you are from or your age or ability, your heart needs travel. When the temperatures drop below zero, Manitoba shines. Visit Government House for a presentation about what to do in Manitoba in the winter.
The event will be held Jan. 16 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: 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.
Archwood 55 Plus Inc is a non-profit organization serving seniors 55 plus located at 565 Guilbault Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 0R2
