BILLBOARD - Feb. 3

XII Manitoba Dragoons Cadet Corps located in Virden is currently opening its doors to new members who live in Virden and the surrounding communities. The Canadian Cadet movement is open to 'all' youth between the ages of 12 and 18 who are fit and of good character. The programme offers a number of interesting activities. There are no registration fees or uniform fees. The cadets meet at the Royal Canadian Legion Complex in Virden, Tuesday, 6:30-9:15 p.m. Come and check out the cadet dragoons ...challenge, fun, and new friends. Information: 748-3321.

Calling All Crafters! Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly to the men and women serving overseas. By taking the time to knit or crochet a yarn comfort item, such as a pair of slippers or a neck gater you can help to tell the men and women deployed overseas that we are thinking of them and appreciate the work they are doing. These both contribute to their comfort and serve as tangible morale boosts by bringing them a little touch of handmade warmth from home. Information: www.operationtoastytoes.ca. Let's show our troops we care!

Learning Disabilities Assoc. of Canada offers a Destination Employment program for adults with learning disabilities or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 18+ years of age, experiencing difficulties securing or maintaining employment. Participants will learn how to cope with employment related difficulties through increased self-knowledge, and skill building in areas of goal setting, support networking, resume building and targeted job search. Information: Cheryl, 774-1821, ext. 10.

Fort Garry Ladies Pony Club est. 1907 is looking to the Winnipeg community to help us fill in some gaps in our clubs local history. After a terrible fire in 1972 that took much of our archive we are hoping that former members of our long-standing social club will have squirreled away photo's, memorabilia, and/or any ephemera that might further elaborate on our club and its long and generous history here on the Manitoba prairie. We are working toward an exhibition that will coincide with the Manitoba Homecoming festivities next year. Send photo's etc. to: Peter Roy, 5th floor, 290 McDermot Ave., Wpg., MB, R3B 0T2.

Friendship Force of Manitoba monthly dinner meeting Feb. 3, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, Corydon & Osborne. Information and reservations: Stan, 261-4198.

Powertalk International Nellie McClung Club (co-ed) coaching for better public speaking skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere meeting, Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m., Howden School, 150 Howden Rd. Information: 256-5377.

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, The Gray Academy of Jewish Education and Jewish Child and Family Service in conjunction with Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic, Feb. 4, noon-2:30 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St. Information: 1-888-2-donate.

Royal Canadian Legion Henderson Hwy. Branch 215 offers the following: Monday, dance lessons, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, cribbage, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Wings & Wili, 5 p.m.; Thursday, dance start Feb. 4 and darts; Friday meat draw, 6-8 p.m. and DJ music dance, 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Saturday meat draw, 3-5 p.m. and dance 8 p.m.-midnight, 3600 DeVries Ave. Information: 338-4867.

Centro Caboto Centre presents pizza and a movie, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m., 1055 Wilkes Ave.

Self-Awareness through Mediation, a University of Winnipeg group offers a free weekend workshop, Feb. 5, 7-9:30 p.m. and Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Room 3M57, U of W. 944-1041.

St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church general meeting/pancake brunch, Feb. 6, 11 a.m., 455 Douglas Ave. Guest speaker: Don Pattie, pastry chef in the culinary arts program at Red River College, sharing some tips on baking with gluten free ingredients.

D'Arcy's A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre) 6th annual all-you-can eat "Paw"sta dinner, Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m. or 7:30-9:30 p.m., Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave. Tickets: 888-2266.

Dance Unit of Daughters of the Nile presents quiz night, an informal evening of quiz fun and games for all ages from 20-90, Feb. 6, 7 p.m., Shrine House, 1155 Wilkes Ave. Tickets: Irene, 832-3269 or Jan, 663-0347.

Manitoba Orff Chapter, in conjunction with the Kodaly Society of Canada, presents a Sharing Session Feb. 6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Room 200, Education Building, University of Manitoba for all educators interested in adding music and movement in their classrooms. Topics include developing basic musicianship skills, along with discovering some Canadian and South African folk music. Information and register: manitobaorff@shaw.ca.

Soroptimist International of Winnipeg presents a Garden Party featuring Ken Land of St. Mary's Nursery and Garden Centre, Feb. 6, 1 p.m., St. Stephen's and St. Bede's Church, 99 Turner Ave. Tickets: 256-7938 or at the door.

Grands 'n' More Winnipeg presents Charity Comedy Night featuring Big Daddy Tazz Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Franco-Manitobain Centre, 340 Provencher Blvd. Ticket: 897-6133 or Heather 888-0834. Proceeds to Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of The Stephen Lewis Foundation which supports grassroots projects that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by providing care and support to women, grandmothers and orphaned children and people living with HIV and AIDS.

MATCH Manitoba International Development Week fundraising luncheon, Feb. 7, 1 p.m., La Merage Green Garden Restaurant, 99 Isabel. Topic: Addressing Violence Against Women with Sister Leslie Sacoumen. Tickets: Helen, 895-8108.

Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase, Feb. 7, Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Ave. Doors open at 11 a.m. with fashion show at 12:30 p.m. Call Rosalie, 668-8861 or www.bridalshowcase.ca for your FREE invitation.

Welcome Wagon Baby Shower, Feb. 7, Radisson Hotel - 288 Portage Ave. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. with program & Dad's diapering contest 4:30 p.m. Call Rosalie, 668-8861 or www.havingababy.ca for your FREE invitation.

Wellness Institute offers the following courses: What is Homeopathy, Feb. 8, 7-8:30 p.m.; The Three R's of Clutter, Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.; Posture Perfect, Feb. 10, 1:30-3 p.m.; Ten Simple Solutions for Worry, Feb. 10, 7-9 p.m.; CPR-C & HCP - Recertification, Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m.; Weight Management Cooking, Feb. 10, 6-9 p.m.; Rush Hour Cooking Balancing Act, Feb. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.; Standard First Aid-Recertification, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1075 Leila Ave. Register: 632-3900.

Obsessive Complusive Disorder Centre provides support groups for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and their families and friends next meeting, Family and Friends group Feb. 9, 7 p.m., 4 Fort St. Information: 942-3331 or www.ocdmanitoba.ca.

Friendship Force of Winnipeg monthly dinner meeting Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn South 1330 Pembina Hwy. Reservations: Elizabeth, 452 5299 or www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org.

Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre Women's Night of Culture fundraiser, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St. Tickets: 477-1123.

Students of the Kildonan East Collegiate Tanzania 2010 Humanitarian Project fundraising pasta dinner, Feb. 11, 6 p.m., 845 Concordia Ave. Tickets: 667-2960. All proceeds raised go towards the rain-water harvesting project in Karatu, Africa.

West Kildonan Legion Valentine's Day Seniors afternoon, Feb. 11, noon-3 p.m., 1748 Main St. Live band and lunch. Information: 338-3266.

Family Advocates for Special Needs Students in the Winnipeg School Division meeting, Feb. 11, 7-9 p.m., Mulvey School, 750 Wolseley Ave.

Winnipeg Technical College open house, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Henlow Campus, 130 Henlow Bay and Pembina Campus, 1551 Pembina Hwy. Career training in health & human services, information technology and skilled trades. Information: www.wtc.mb.ca or 989-6500.

Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre hosts donburi, bento, and sushi lunches, Feb. 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, 180 McPhillips St. Information: 774-5909.

Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba 11th annual Job Recruitment Fair Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Winnipeg, Riddell Hall. Information: Jim, 663-7868 or 257-8129.

Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba Inc. 11th annual job recruitment fair, 11th annual Job Recruitment Fair, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Winnipeg, Riddell Hall. Information: Jim, 663-7868 or Sandra, 257-8129.

Ukrainian Canadian Veteran's Branch 141 Legion Valentine Dance with Ambrose Bro, Feb. 14, 1-5 p.m., 618 Selkirk Ave. 589-6315.

Just Like New to You Thrift Store book sale, Feb. 16-27, 635 Portage Ave. Store hours Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 786-1653.

Retired Teachers of Winnipeg is a fledgling group with the aim of improving communication, providing information and acting as a forum for discussion among retired teachers living in Winnipeg. Next meeting, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., on tax issues. Information: 589-5009 or cleol@mts.net.

Vincent Massey Collegiate 50th anniversary reunion, May 27-30, 2010. Meetings Feb. 17, March 3 & 24, 7:30 p.m. in the library. Send name, address, phone and e-mail to masseys50threunion@hotmail.com, 832-5599 or www.vmc50thereunion.ca.

Independent Living Resource Centre meets Feb. 18, March 18 and April 15, 2-3:30 p.m., 311A-393 Portage Place Mall. Register: Joanne, 947-0194 or joannel@ilrc.mb.ca.

Food Matters Manitoba's Growing Local 2010 Food Security Conference, Feb. 19-20,University of Winnipeg. Two days with more than 30 workshops and presentations on success stories from small farms, food justice and democracy issues, urban agriculture, indigenous food traditions, and more! Information: www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca.

Silver Heights Church New to You Shop, Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 199 Garrioch Ave.

Donna Sarna Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation offers free ineractive workshops as follows: Feb. 23, Learn to Manage Your Pain and March 23, Scared to Laugh, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 102-897 Corydon Ave. Register: 452-2608.

CNIB 11th annual Eye on the Arts benefit auction, Feb. 25, preview 5 p.m., auction 7 p.m., Fort Garry Place, 83 Garry St. Information: 774-5421 or www.cnib.ca/eyeonthearts.

Centro Caboto Centre "Winter Carnevale", Feb 28, 1-5 p.m., 1055 Wilkes Ave. Great family fun! All are welcome. Free admission.

Indoor/outdoor activities, games, great food.

Viscount Alexander Collegiate high school alumni 1950-1960 will hold a coctail party to reminisce on May 28, 2010 during the Vincent Massey Collegiate Reunion weekend. Send information to normandee1@shaw.ca or www.vmc50threunion.ca.

Celebrating 100 Years at St Andrews Anglican Church (Woodhaven) Kick-off weekend is Oct. 15- 17. Visit www.standrewswoodhaven100.net for events information or call 832-0117.

Voyageur Toastmasters 2638 meets Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park. Information: Jeanne, 837-8228 or jemul@shaw.ca.

Windy City Wanderers have walks Sundays, 9:30 a.m., 5 & 10 Ks. Call Terry, 453-2905 or tfulton9@shaw.ca.

OCD Centre Manitoba has trained volunteer mentors who can work with adults living in Winnipeg who have been diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. If you are interested in having a mentor call, 942-3331.

Speech Masters meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month, St. James Collegiate. Information: 837-4757 or 889-0063.

Skyliner Toastmasters meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park. Information: Jack, 896-3318.

Lions Place Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 610 Portage Ave. Information: Ardythe, 772-9982 or a_basham@shaw.ca.

PBS Toastmasters meets each Tuesday, 7:15-9 p.m., Grace Hospital, Conference room A, lower level. Information: Kristin, 888-1921.

Osborne House, a crisis shelter in Manitoba for women and their children fleeing from domestic violence now offers pick-up service for donations of larger household items. To donate call 942-7373, ext. 240.

Toastmasters Club Francs-Parleurs meets every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m., College Louis Riel, 585 St-Jean Baptiste St. Information: Lucien, 257-7361.

Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba offers peer support, adapted exercises and more. Call 942-2880 and ask for Russ or Lorraine.

Spectrum Art Group meets 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Fort Garry United Church, 800 Point Rd. Information: Cathy, 275-2171.

Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you have a problem with alcohol call 942-0126, for the location of a meeting near you.

Emotions Anonymous meets Thursdays, 8 p.m., St. Eugene Church, 1009 St. Mary's Rd.

Adult children anonymous is a group of men and women working together to learn to overcome the affects of growing up in a dysfunctional family where abuse may have occurred! does your life seem out of control? Do you have a fear of situations, people, or authority figures? Anonymity is assured; they use first names only; it's free; and non-partisan. for times and locations call 253-5974 or http://www.geocities.com/acoa_webpage/.

Jesus Cares Street Outreach Ministry seeking donations of furniture, clothing, blankets, food, also require a good used van or truck, 2-443 Elgin Ave. Information: 943-9114.

Luxton Literacy Working Group offers: Basic English classes suited to your individual needs, Mondays, 6-9 p.m., register, Judith, 837-5520; Computer classes, Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., register, Margaret, 632-4725, Luxton School, 111 Polson Ave. Free. Babysitting is provided free of charge.

St. Vital Streamliners weight loss group meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., Frontenac School, 866 Autumnwood. Call Norma, 233-0778 or Claire, 237-3420.

Centennial Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Unity Truth Centre, 300 Arlington at Portage. Information: Joan, 774-3202.

Winnipeg Adult Education Centre's off campus program, River Osborne, offers grade 12 classes to students who are residents of Manitoba, free of charge. Do you want to upgrade or graduate? Fall classes include: English Comprehensive 40S, Consumer Math 40S, Psychology 41G, Family Studies 40S, Seminar in Business 40S, and Law 40S. This site, located at Confusion Corner, also offers PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) for adults who may qualify to achieve credits towards their grade 12 diplomas. Students must be 18 years of age to register. We are part of the Winnipeg School Division. Call 947-1674 or 477-0164 to register.

Venio Dictum Toastmasters meet Wednesday evenings at the Masonic Memorial Temple at 420 Corydon Avenue at 6:10 p.m. For more info go to www.toastmasters.mb.ca or leave a message at 334-6350.

Powertalk International provides coaching in effective speaking. There are 5 clubs in Winnipeg. Call 885-2099 or www.powertalkinternational.com.

Kirkfield Streamliners offers a lose weight with no pressure, light-exercise and diversified program of education, comradery, and fun, Thursdays till May, 7:15 p.m., Hedges School. Call Rose, 888-2447.

Norman Art Group meets Wednesday evenings at St. Andrew's Church, 5700 Portage Ave. Information: 885-3208.

Al-anon/Alateen Family Group members get together to share experiences, strength and hope. Information: 943-6051.

Grandparent's Support Group - for grandparents who may not have contact or access with their grandchildren because of separation and divorce, death of a parent or disrupted family relationships. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month (September through June), 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., 379 Broadway Ave., the second floor, in the offices of Family Conciliation. Call 945-4031.

Children's House Montessori pre-school and kindergarten now accepting applications for children, aged 2 1/2 to 6 years of age at 150 Pacific Ave. Morning and afternoon programs and all day program for kindergarten children. Call 956-1622.

Royal Canadian Legion Henderson Highway Branch No. 215 presents 50, 60, 70 music every Friday night; dance bands; Thursday and Saturday; crib every Tuesday; darts every Thursday; Monday night dance lessons; meat draws every Friday, 6 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m.

Newcomers Club of Winnipeg is a non-profit social club designed to welcome and lend support to women who have moved to Winnipeg and surrounding areas within the last two years. The club offers and immediate opportunity to meet new friends through social activities. Information: 992-2999 and leave a message.

Sara Riel Supported Employment Program may be able to find and keep employment. Are you unemployed and have or have had a mental health concern? Information: 237-9559, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

No. 553 Sgt. Tommy Prince, MM Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps invites boys and girls ages 12 to 18 years to come to Door No. 1 of the Freighthouse, 200 Isabel St., Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring birth certificate and Manitoba medical number.

Gordon Bell High School Alumni Choir held Mondays, 6:45 p.m. in the music room of Gordon Bell High School. Don Askholm is directing the choir. Alumni of all ages greatly appreciated.

Winnipeg Branch Streamliners, a weight loss group, meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at Assiniboine School. For information call Audrey at 489-7956.

Winnipeg Elks Lodge #10 is a volunteer or promoting and supporting community and charitable needs. Anyone male or female who would like to join an organization that helps children with special needs up to and including 18 years of age or any Brother Elks and Ladies of the Royal Purple who have moved to Winnipeg or its vicinity and would like to continue their membership call Bob, 772-2013 or Russ, 253-0504.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition February 3, 2010 $sourceSection0