GROWING OLDER - Feb. 10

Age & Opportunity Inc. ABC's of Fraud, seldom does a day go by that you don't hear of a fraud or scam being done to an older adult victim. Trained ABC's volunteers do presentations on what to watch for and what to do if you are a victim. To book a presentation for your group call Dianne, 956-6440.

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.

Age & Opportunity Inc. third annual Seniors Housing & Lifestyles Expo, April 16, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. The event includes exhibitors representing housing facilities, care facilities, older adult communities, housing support services, financial services, moving and storage options, realtors, etc. Topics: downsizing, healthy aging options, medical, home care and more. Tickets: 956-6440 or www.ageopportunity.mb.ca.

Bleak House offers the following: crafts, lunch, ceramincs and bingo, Tuesday afternoon; quilting, Wednesday morning; exercise class, Thursday morning. Information: 338-4723.

Charleswood Senior Centre, Inc. is located at the Municipal Building, 5006 Roblin Blvd. and Royal School, 450 Laxdal Road. Information: 897-5263.

Fitness classes: Zumba, pilates, yoga, tai chi, muscle motivation, circuit/weight training.

Rummoli and Texas Hold-em clubs, monthly, Royal School.

Cornerstone Life Lease Estates invites 55+ tenancy applications for independent living at 1865 Gateway Rd. Call 981-3276.

Creative Retirement Manitoba is offering more than 100 courses during the winter months. Want to know more about Peru, Charles Darwin, opera, computers, Photoshop? Or maybe you want to learn about Global issues such as Arctic Sovereignty, Modern Day Pirates. Call 949-2565 or www.crm.mb.ca.

Dakota Community Club floor shuffle, Thursdays, 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Information: Venetta 452-2889. Floor curling, Tuesdays. Information: Art or Dot, 255-2031. 55 Plus Drop in Wednesdays, call Karen, 255-2061.

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.

Fort Garry Legion cribbage tournaments every 2nd Monday of the month, 1 p.m., 1125 Pembina Hwy. Call Art, 452-2870.

Friendly Phoners a telephone outreach program created for seniors in the community of Seven Oaks who would like to share friendly conversation with senior volunteers. This program offers friendship and contact with others. Looking for senior volunteers and for seniors who would enjoy receiving calls. Call 339-1701 or 612-3888.

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.

Golden Rule Seniors offers the following at the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, 625 Osborne Street. For more information call 453-1085 or 986-4931.

Penny Bingo every Monday, 1 p.m.

Whist every Tuesday, 1 p.m.

Drop-in friends every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.

Glee Club(sing) every Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Bridge every Thursday, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Square Dance every Thursday, 1 p.m.

China Painters every Friday, 10 a.m.

Carpet Bowling every Friday, 1 p.m.

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.; Wednesday program, Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m., Music 'N' Mavens 2010, Music & Legends of Metis Ancestors; Wednesday program, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m. with Doug Smith; Wednesday program, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m. with Jaclyn D. Volk. Information: 339-1701.

Hospice & Palliative Care Sunflower Day Support Club has opened a no fee community-based support program for adults of all ages with any life-limiting conditions and their caregivers, providing confidential support, socialization and enjoyable wellness activities. Information: 889-8525 or www.manitobahospice.ca.

Judy's Journal Writing Workshops: The Healing Benefits - journal writing is an exciting and useful tool in our daily quest for self-understanding and the pursuit of harmony in our lives. Learn to use the journal for a deeper understanding of your inner self, problem - solving, tension release and more. Call Judy, 888-3690 or e-mail jsgoodman@shaw.ca.

Kirkfield Streamliners offers a lose weight and light resistance & strength exercise customized for seniors of all ability and mobility levels from certified seniors specialist, Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., Hedges School. Call Rose, 888-2447.

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.

Manitoba Society of Seniors day tour to the Starbuck Lunch Theatre March 21. Comic play "45 Minutes from Broadway" and luncheon is included. Call: 942-3147 ext. 307.

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.

Norberry-Glenlee C.C. offers the following programs at 26 Molgat Ave.:

Seniors bingo, Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Bridge, Wednesday, noon-3 p.m.

Clogging, Wednesday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Red River Seniors Cards, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Light & Lively fitness, Friday, 9-11:30 p.m.

Call 256-6654.

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.

Opportunities for Employment Inc. offers a new program for Mature Workers over 50 years of age who have left the work force, seeking a career change and want to find meaningful employment, 2nd Floor, 352 Donald St.

Free services at OFE include:

Employment Consultation Services, including resume development and career coaching.

Employment Assessment to help you discover your passions and interests.

Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition Processes.

Professional Development Workshop Series.

Computer Training

Call 925-4391.

Pan Am Pool holds indoor lawn bowling Saturdays at 1 p.m., Sundays at 10 a.m. and Mondays at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. For more information call 895-8088.

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, 26 Molgat Ave. Call 487-0807.

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 and Thursday, 12:45-1:45 p.m.

Mind over Matter Yoga, Tuesday and Thursday, 2-3 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, 1 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: Susan, 612-3888.

SMART - Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together exercise program for older adults but folks of any age are welcome Wednesdays, 1-2:15 p.m., 514 Maryland St., New Life Ministries. No wheel chair access to basement level. Call Eleanor, 943-8557.

St. Anne's Church senior's dance, Feb. 4, noon-3:30 p.m., 455 Douglas Ave. Music by Pride & Joy. Information: 669-7557.

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.

Chocolate tasting 101, Feb. 11, 1:30 p.m.

Greek Style Olympic luncheon, Feb. 25, noon.

Lucky charms lunch, March 18, noon.

Drop-in programs for members.

Support services - home maintenance referral, housing options, rides for seniors, R U ready.

Group activities - origami club, men's breakfast club, stamp club, book club.

Sports.

Computers.

Outreach programs.

St. James Senior Centre offers a Cooking Club for Men, once a month at Westwood Community Church. If you are a man aged 55 or older and a resident of the St. James Assiniboia area call 987-8854.

St. Vital Streamliners offers a weight loss and exercise program for seniors of all ability and mobility levels, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Frontenac School. Call Claire, 237-3420 or Carol, 269-4097.

S.C.C.W. (Senior Citizens' Choir of Winnipeg) 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.

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.

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.

The Senators a group of senior men curl every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1:30 p.m., Granite Rink, Mostyn Pl. Interested: Bill, 488-8353.

Vital Seniors, based out of St. Mary Magdalene Church, 3 St. Vital Road. offers:

Line dancing, Monday beginners 11:45 a.m. & Prairie Stars, mixed levels, 1:15 p.m., Fridays beginners, 9 a.m. and Intermediate, 10:30 a.m., call Ray, 256-8660.

Bridge, Thursday 1-4 p.m., call Gerry, 257-5027.

Carpet bowling, Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m., call Fran, 253-9456.

Lunches, last Tuesday of each month, call Ray, 256-8660.

Scrabble, Monday's noon-4 p.m., call Don, 487-7835.

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

Winnipeg Children's Access Agency is a non-profit organization who has helped to facilitate contact between 150 children and their family members in a safe, neutral, child focused environment. If you have background in social work, family studies, sociology, etc. WCAA is looking for you to volunteer as a Visitation Monitor to facilitate visits in a supervisory role 3-4 times a month. Training begins in January 2010. Centrally located in Osborne Village. Information: www.wcaa.ca or Donna, 284-4170.

Winnipeg Seniors Indoor Lawn Bowling Club held Saturdays, 1 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. and Mondays, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Pan Am Pool. Information: 895-8088.

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