GROWING OLDER - Nov. 13

Age & Opportunity St. Vital/St Boniface Senior Centre located at 254 Lakewood Blvd. offers the following;(P.A.C.E.) People with Arthritis Can Exercise, yoga, total body workout, walk "n" weights, balance & fall prevention, cardio and muscle toning, firm & flex, zumba, ballroom and line dancing. Monthly events include birthday luncheon, exploring restaurant, High tea and presentations. Information: 956-5734.

Charleswood Senior Centre, Inc. is located at the Municipal Building,

5006 Roblin Blvd and Royal School, 450 Laxdal Road. Information: 897-5263:

Calling all knitters, Nov. 26, 1:30 p.m., Royal School.

Christmas bake sale, Nov. 13, 1-3 p.m., 5006 Roblin Blvd.

Lunch of the Month club will be going to Smitty's Restaurant, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m.

McPhillips Street Station Casino Trip, Nov. 17.

Book Club, Nov. 19, 1:30 p.m., Royal School.

November afternoon tea dance, Nov. 27, 1:30 p.m., Gloria Dei Church.

Wanted students to volunteer as "Snow Angels" to shovel snow for seniors

Traditional Christmas luncheony, Dec.11, noon.

Earl Grey Seniors drop-in social bridge, coffee and refreshments every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., Earl Grey C.C., 360 Cockburn St., N. lane entrance.

'Getting on With the Rest of your Life after Stroke' is a research project studying activity programs for stroke survivors who live in the community. The program will consist of exercise, leisure activities, socialization, goal directed activities, and conversation. The program will run twice a week for approximately one year, starting in Sept., 2009. Call School of Medical Rehabilitation at the University of Manitoba, 977-5637.

Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton St., whist drives will no longer be played at the centre; social bridge every Friday, 12:15 p.m. sharp. Information: leave a message for Olga, 253-9202.

Glenwood Community Club seniors badminton now starting Tuesdays and or Thursdays "used to play" or never played are now welcome. Call Ray 253-2542.

Greendell Seniors 55 Plus Badminton meet Monday and Thursday, 12:45-2:45 p.m.; Wednesday, 9-10:45 a.m., Greendell Park Community Centre, 75 Woodlawn Ave. 253-9112.

Gwen Secter offers: shuttle bus every Wednesday morning from Seven Oaks, Garden City, West Kildonan & Maples; new fitness class, Let's Do Zumba Gold, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Information: 339-1701.

Holy Family Church seniors dance, Nov. 17, noon-3:30 p.m., 1001 Grant Ave. Music by Pride & Joy. Information: 489-6425.

Longitudinal (5 years long) research study on older drivers. Men and women, 70 years of age and over, are eligible to participate. The main purpose of the study is to determine the best tests that could be used by physicians to assess older driver safety. Each subject will annually receive $10 for the 2 1/2 to 3 hour assessments and their overall participation in the study. Parking passes for the University of Manitoba will be provided for visits to the Fort Garry campus. Information: Linda Johnson 474-7085 or johnson6@cc.umanitoba.ca.

McBeth House Centre offers the following: bumper pool, Wednesdays, 2 p.m.; cribbage, Wednesdays, 7 p.m.; whist, Friday, 7 p.m.; bridge, Saturday, 1 p.m. Call leave a message at 334-0432.

North Centennial Seniors, 86 Sinclair St., classes in aerobics, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 9:30-10:10 a.m., carpet bowling, Mondays, 12:30 p.m.; specialized classes incorporating relaxation technique, Fridays, 10:30 a.m., back care movements, 11:30 a.m. Call Shirley at 897-7944.

Nor'West Co-op Community Health Centre is seeking clients for their city-wide Foot Care Program. Call Sonia at 940-2143.

Prendergast Senoirs Club - 906 Cottonwood Rd. offers the following: cribbage, Monday and Wednesday, noon and whist Thursday, noon. Luncheons available to the public every 4th Wednesday of the month. Information: Joe, 254-8390 or 257-9586.

Rady Jewish Community Centre invites seniors to the weekly Educultural Hour on Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A guest lecturer speaks on a relevant topic or a musical guest presents an entertaining program. Transportation provided in the north and south end of the city for a nominal fee. Call 477-7545.

Red River Seniors welcomes new members for whist & crib Thursdays 11:30-2 p.m. at NGCC Glenlee site, 176 Worthington St. Call 487-0807.

River East Neighbourhood Network Trail Committee looking for photos showcasing River East heritage and culture. Your photos may be used on historical signage along the Northeast Pioneers Greenway. Information: 654-0090 or Sigrun.Bailey@gmail.com. All photos will be returned.

River East Seniors Healthy Aging Resource Team offers the following:

Demonstrations of NEW "In Motion" home exercise DVD. Free copies.

Diabetes Support Group on the first Tuesday of each month 10 a.m., ACCESS River East, 975 Henderson Hwy.

Visually Impaired Coffee(VIC) Group meets the second Friday of the month, 1:30 p.m., 1590 Henderson. Call 940-2114 in advance.

Alzheimer's Support Group for family members. Call 943 6622.

Because We Care for Carers Lunch the last Thursday of the month at the Parkside Plaza Meal Program (1630 Henderson Hwy.). Call 940-2114.

Arthritis Support Group: 4th Monday of the month from 3-4 p.m., ACCESS River East.

Meniere's Support Group, 11 a.m. 4th Monday of each month ACCESS River East (975 Henderson). Call, 975-3037.

Strengthening Families for Mental Wellness, Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., ACCESS River East. 334-4404 or 253-9641.

Information: 940-2114.

River Heights CC offers fall programs for adults/older adults as follows:

Sculpt & Cardio Fitness, Tuesday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.

Lap skating, Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Walking club, Monday & Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

Bridge, Monday, 12:30-3 p.m.

488-7000. www.riverheightcc.org.

Senior Resource Council offering referral services for francophone seniors of Winnipeg including St-Norbert. We can also coordinate and deliver programming in French to tailor the needs you may have in your community. We have the full support of the Senior Resource Council in your area to encourage participation in French language services for 55+ francophone seniors. Call 793-1054 or conseil55@mts.net.

Seniors' Choral Society for chorister 55 plus, under the direction of Richard Greig and accompanied by Linda Fearn, are now accepting registrations for their upcoming season. Call Mary, 221-3373 or Windmar2002@yahoo.ca.

Seven Oaks Seniors' Links exercise program, Steppin' Up with Confidence, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. Anne's Anglican Church, 253 Burrin Ave. Information: Janelle, 612-3888.

St. Barnabas Anglican Church 40-Plus Club holds SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) program exercise class, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. at 730 McPhillips St. 589-3235.

St. James Assiniboia 55+Centre - 3rd Floor, 203 Duffield Street. Call 987-8850 or www.stjasc.com.

Cooking clubs, call for information.

Craft Group (Crafters), Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Scrabble, Mondays, 1 p.m.

Bridge, Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Crazy for Knitting, Wednesday, 10 a.m.

Company of Friends, every 2nd Wednesday, 11 a.m.

Vegas and Canasta, Friday, 1 p.m.

Taché Centre, 185 Despins St., and Foyer Valade, 450 River Rd., personal care homes, are seeking senior volunteers to porter and assist with recreation programs such as bingos, outings, and shopping (weekdays, evenings and Saturdays); porter to chapel and help with spiritual services; porter to physiotherapy (mornings), hairdressers and dentist (all in-house); visit residents; clerical; run canteen. Pick up an information kit at reception, or call Marie-Jo, 235-2155 or 254-9353.

Transcona Retired Citizens, 328 Whittier Ave. W. offers the following:

Drop in activites and snooker are ongoing everyday.

Choir Practice, Monday 10 a.m.; beginners line dancing afternoon.

Soup & sandwich, Tuesday, noon; bridge and games after lunch.

Bingo, Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Cards, whist and cribbage alternating Fridays, 1:30 p.m.

Shuffleboard tournaments start Nov.

Information: 222-8473.

Transcona Healthy Aging Resource Team offers the following, call 940-2114:

Diabetes Support Group meetings Thursdays every 6 weeks, 2 p.m., ACCESS Transcona, 845 Regent Ave.

Arthritis Support Group, meets the 4th Tuesday of the month, 3-4 p.m., ACCESS Transcona. Call 943-6622.

Health Clinics, at Access Transcona. Call 938-5555 to make an appointment.

Mature Driver Refresher course, Nov. 24, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 328 Whittier Ave. W., register, 940-2114.

Financial Information for Caregivers presentation, Nov. 18, 7-9 p.m., Park Manor Personal Care Home, 301 Redonda St. Call Barb, 943-6622, ext. 220.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition November 13, 2009 A25