BILLBOARD - Feb. 10

Wellness Institute offers the following courses: 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.

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.

East Kildonan Garden Club's next speaker is on Heritage Vegetables and comes from Mandy's Greenhouse, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., Valley Gardens Community Centre, 218 Antrim Rd. Wheelchair accessible.

University of Winnipeg presents a free lecture Using Management Knowledge to Improve the Healthcare System with Dr. Karen Harlos, Feb. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Duckworth Centre, U of W. Information: 988-7135.

Norman Art Group workshops: Feb. 10, Jim Corbett, Acrylics; March 3 and 10 Eileen Kasprick, still life with oils or acrylics; April 14 and 21, Fran Kogan, colour theory using any medium, 7 p.m., Bord - Aire Community Club, 471 Hampton St. Information: Debbie, 895- 8941.

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.

Arts & Cultural Industries Assoc. of Manitoba presents Connects a networking event, Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., Yellow Dog Tavern. Reserve: 927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca.

Assiniboia Christian Centre rummage sale Feb. 12, 6-7:30 p.m., 3390 Portage Ave.

University Women's Club presents two guest speakers Judy Kozar will speak on "War Grooms", Feb. 12, 1 p.m. and Margaret Redmond will speak about Partners in the Park, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., 54 West Gate. Ralph Connor House. Everyone welcome. Reserve: 954-7880.

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 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.

German Society of Winnipeg Theater Group Sweetheart dance, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., at the corner of Flora and Charles. Music provided by Martin Miller Band. Tickets: Resi, 257-7740 or Claudia, 589-7724.

Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory, Seeds of Diversity Canada and the Winnipeg Community Gardening Network celebrates prairie biodiversity at Seedy Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fort Whyte Alive, McCreary Road. A full day of seed swaps, how to grow heirloom vegetables, poultry raising for beginners and kids activities. Information: winnipegcgnetwork@gmail.com.

13th Annual 'Live Music is Better' Concert in support of Winnipeg Harvest, Feb. 13, 8 p.m., St. James Anglican Church Hall, 195 Collegiate St. Featuring Baltimore road, Marcel Desilets, James Van Norman, Prairie Jewel and Still Standing. Information: www.happymikes.stjamesanglicanchurch.ca.

St. Philips Anglican Church Italian Mystery dinner theatre, Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m., 240 Tache Ave. Tickets: 237-3650.

Humanist Association of Manitoba lecture by Marilou McPhedran of Global College, Feb. 13, 5:30 p.m., Park West Inn, 525 Dale Blvd. Topic: When rites are wrongs. Information: mb.humanists.ca.

Mollie's Shoes hosts Shoes for Haiti at Mark's Work Wearhouse parking lot, Feb. 13, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 616 St. James St. Asking for new or gently used sandals, flats, flip flops, runners and works boots, no high heels or winter boots. The shoes will be delivered to soles4Souls in the U.S. then taken to Haiti for distribution. Information: mollys-shoes@hotmail.com.

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

Luther Village Family Ice Cream Social, Feb. 14, 2-5 p.m., St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut St. Carnival games, weeks at camp auctioned off, snacks, food, drinks, build-you-own sundae and concert by Fred Penner. Tickets: 783-3337, info@luthervillage.ca or www.luthervillage.ca.

Ladies Auxiliary Norwood St. Boniface Legion annual Festival du Voyageur pancake breakfast Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 134 Marion St. Tickets: Judi, 475-9921.

Ukrainian Catholic Women's League Sts. Peter & Paul Winnipeg Branch taking orders for cabbage rolls and perogies for Easter, starting Feb. 14. Deadline to order is March 13. Call 237-4206 and leave your name, order and phone number.

Gowns for Grads holds Valentine's Gown-A-Thon event that collects new and gently used gowns and accessories for Grade 12 graduates launches Feb. 12 and 13, Mardi Gras, Winnipeg Convention Centre. Dresses can also be dropped off at Dollar Wise Quality Cleaners and St. John's High School. The Gown Boutique will be held April 28 & 29, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre. Information: www.gownsforgrads.org or Linda, 589-4374.

Portage Place two free shows in Edmonton Court, Feb. 15, 1 and 3 p.m. Circus arts troupe Momentum Aerial will be suspended over all three levels of the shopping centre in a dazzling acrobatic performance. Free cotton candy and face painting for everyone who attends. Information: www.portageplace.mb.ca.

Winnipeg Humane Society looking for donations of gently used books and movies. Drop off at reception at 45 Hurst Way. A fundraising sale will be held Feb. 15, noon-5 p.m.

Kidsport Skate-a-Thon Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Assiniboine Credit Union River Trail, The Forks. Skate the length of Clara Hughes and Cindy Klassen's races. Register: sportmanitoba.ca.

St. James Horticultural Society meeting Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Linwood Public School, 266 Linwood St., Winchester St. entrance. Guest speaker: Connie Lagerquist.

Manitoba Anaphylaxis Information Network open support group meeting for individuals and families living with life threatening allergies, Feb. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Gray Academy (room 237), enter main doors of the Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster St. Topic will be on keeping children safe at school/day care. Information: mainmanitoba@shaw.ca or Nancy, 654-2676.

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.

University of Winnipeg open house, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m. Meet professors, students, and staff to talk about degree programs and course selections, take guided tours of the campus and housing facilities, learn about scholarships and financial help and attend presentations, one lucky winner will receive a free year of tutition. Information: www.uwinnipeg.ca.

Transcona Garden Club meets Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Transcona Retired Citizens Centre, 328 Whittier Ave. W. Topic: Landscaping with Shrubs with J.P. Fontaine. Information: 222-0236.

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.

Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents grieving the death of a child of any age from any cause meet, Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m., Community Services Building, 685 William Ave. Information: 787-4896.

Broadway-First Baptist Church clothesline sale of good, pre-owned clothes, something for every member of the family, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 790 Honeyman Ave.

Retired Women Teachers' Association luncheon meeting, Feb. 18, noon, Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Program: WSO. Guest: Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate.

Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group meets Feb. 18, 7-9 p.m., Seven Oaks Hospital auditorium. Presentation by Dr. Aldrich Ong, Radiation Oncologist at Cancercare Manitoba on Radiation and Chemotherapy for Prostate Cancer. Information: 668-6160.

Headingley United Church Players presnt Holder Posey, The Felonious Photographer, Feb. 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27, 6:30 p.m., Headingley Community Club, 5353 Portage Ave. Tickets: 255-1123.

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.

Junction Players presents dessert theatre Feb. 19 & 20, 7 p.m. and Feb. 21, 2 p.m., St. Mary's Road United Church, 613 St. Mary's Road, Information: 257-0678.

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.

Arts & Cultural Industries Assoc. of Manitoba presents workshop series Art and Quality of Life with Tom Carson, Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Millennium Library, 2nd floor, 251 Donald St. Reserve: 927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca.

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.

Arts & Cultural Industries Assoc. of Manitoba late lunch show Promotion through Publicity, Feb. 26, 1-2 p.m., 2nd floor, 251 Donald St. Reserve: 927-2787 or admin@creativemanitoba.ca.

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 10, 2010 $sourceSection0