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The city of Winnipeg is currently reviewing its plan for managing garbage and recycling through the creation and updating of a Comprehensive Integrated Waste Management Strategy. They are seeking community input through an online survey, in addition to other stakeholder interview sessions and a submission wall.
The survey closes on Nov 30, 2023.
Are you at risk?
Staying Independent Checklist
The Staying Independent Checklist is a self-screening tool for older adults to find out if they are at risk of falling. Older adults are encouraged to complete the Checklist and to follow-up with their healthcare provider as needed.
Ron Paul Garden Centre is located at: 2641 St. Mary's Road, Phone: 204-257-2893
Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm. Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm.
Deadline: Saturday, December 23, 2023
Archwood 55 Plus Seniors Centre is holding a Holiday Plant & Gift Card fundraiser beginning NOW! Shop early for the best selection because some of the more popular plant colors sell out quickly.
PLEASE NOTE: Poinsettia plants will be arriving at Ron Paul beginning the week of Monday, November 20, 2023.
The following items are being offered:
How to place your order:
Archwood supporters can phone in orders starting now and then arrange for a future date to go in and pick up their purchases or can go in person to Ron Paul to make their purchase and take it home with them. Note: above date of availability for poinsettia plants.
Regardless of how people place their order, they must tell Ron Paul staff that their purchase is in support of Archwood 55 Plus Seniors Centre, so Archwood gets credit for the sale.
PLEASE NOTE: Delivery is available at a cost of $15.00 / delivery including taxes, within the City of Winnipeg.
By making any of these purchases at Ron Paul Garden Centre, members are supporting Archwood 55 Plus Inc. Seniors Centre and, at the same time, they are supporting a local business Ron Paul Garden Centre. A win-win for both.
HAPPY SHOPPING!
Please visit our website for more information.
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This presentation is for older adults and especially those who drive.
Next session will be on November 28th, 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and will feature:
Topic: Winter Driving for Older Adults
Speaker: Lisa Hunt, Community Relations Specialist, Manitoba Public Insurance
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcu2vpz8vE9OZbUyOR1BDD9F2MGWLxsOy
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
For more information please email Samantha at info@tonsmb.org.
Winnipeg Remembrance Day ceremony • Nov. 11, RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., public to be seated by 10:30 a.m. Service begins at 10:40.
St. Norbert Remembrance Day Service • Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m., St. Norbert Cenotaph, Rue St.Therese.
Royal Canadian Legion St. James Branch 4 (1755 Portage Ave.) • Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m., Remembrance Day Parade at Bruce Park. Shuttle bus will leave from the branch at approximately 9:45 a.m. Participants are welcome to march back to the branch with the parade for a gathering and chili lunch.
Royal Canadian Legion Winnipeg South Osborne Branch 252 (426 Osborne St.) • Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m.
Minto Armoury (969 Saint Matthews Ave.) • Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. Museum open from noon to 3 p.m.
Elmwood Legion Branch 9 (920 Nairn Ave.) • Nov. 11. Doors open at 10 a.m., service at 11. Visit to Elmwood Cemetery Field of Honour at 10 a.m., weather permitting.
Henderson Legion Branch 215 (215 Maxwell King Dr.) • Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. Eastview Community Church (315 Maxwell King Dr.), with snacks and lunch to follow at the Legion.
Prince Edward Legion Branch 81 (300 Trent Ave.) • Nov. 11, doors 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Hall (341 Munroe Ave.), with lunch to follow at the Legion.
Norwood St. Boniface Legion Branch 43 (134 Marion St.) • Nov. 11, 11 a.m. Honours and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Members and guests welcome.
Seniors' Falls in Canada - Infographic - Canada.ca
Falls are the leading cause of injury among older Canadians with 20-30% seniors experiencing one or more falls each year.
Falls cause 85% of seniors' injury-related hospitalizations, 95% of all hip fractures, $2 billion a year in direct healthcare costs, and over one third of seniors are admitted to long-term care following hospitalization for a fall.
The average Canadian senior had to stay in hospital 10 days longer for falls than for any other cause.
Falls can result in chronic pain, reduced mobility, loss of independence and even death.
Fifty percent of all falls causing hospitalization happen at home.
Injuries due to falls rose 43% between 2003 and 2008.
Deaths due to falls rose 65% between 2003 and 2008.
The good news is that falls are preventable and action can be taken by all.
Read the full report for more: Seniors' Falls in Canada: Second Report
November 6 - 12, 2023
Eight million people in Canada live with chronic pain, a condition that can affect every aspect of a person’s life including physical and mental health, work, play, and relationships. More than 500 people attended for the first Putting the Pieces Together virtual conference in 2022.
The conference name, Putting the Pieces Together, is inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. We see ourselves like the re-imagined artworks - no longer in our original form but, instead, taking on a new beauty and strength, reinforced by our many connections.
We All Grieve in Different Ways...
Monday, October 30th 10:00am to 11:00am Via Zoom Register following the link below to receive your Zoom link!
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The senior's self-defense course is six-week course teaching seniors how to be aware of their surroundings, avoid troubling situations and defend themselves when necessary. This class is educational, adaptable and most importantly fun.
Join us on Thursdays starting November 2nd from 1:00-3:00pm. Each class is 2 hours. One hour classroom learning, and the other hour is physical practice. COST: $25 Members, $40 Non-Members Sign up for the senior's self-defense course quickly as spots are LIMITED! To book a spot you can call (204) 339-1701. Limited transportation options available.
Archwood 55 Plus Inc is a non-profit organization serving seniors 55 plus located at 565 Guilbault Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 0R2
