BILLBOARD April 27

Articles for Billboard from non-profit organizations need to be in our office 14 days prior to the event. The length of this listing varies from week to week, we cannot guarantee that all items will be included. E-mail to diane.pratt@freepress.mb.ca. (no attachments please) Fax, 697-7412.

Miles Macdonell Collegiate 60th anniversary celebration, June 22 and 23, 757 Roch St. Register: www.mmcalumni.ca, Maureen 667-3630 or Tracey 228-9948.

Arborg Collegiate celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Reunion and Homecoming, June 29-July 2. If you attended or worked at Arborg Collegiate, register: www.townofarborg.com, Facebook or 204-376-2605.

Children's Hospital Book Market needs your help-please donate soft and hard cover books in good condition. PLEASE: no Reader's Digest or Encyclopaedias. List of accepted books www.goodbear.ca or 783-1125. Books may be dropped off at Dufresne Furniture Stores and any Winnipeg Fire Hall. Proceeds support the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba Inc. Annual sale now-April 28, St. Vital Centre.

Holy Trinity Busy Hands all you can eat perogies, April 27, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 1175 Main St.

Nearly New Shop bag sale April 27-May 3, 961 Portage Ave. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All proceeds go to the Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.

St. Mary Magdalene Church garage sale, April 27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, 3 St Vital Rd. Information: stmarymagdalenewpg.org.

Charleswood Art Group annual Springtide Art Show & Sale April 27, 5-9 p.m.; April 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 29, noon-4 p.m., St. Andrews River Heights United Church, 255 Oak St.

ValourCon2012 Model Contest and show, April 27-28, 9 a.m., St. James Legion, 1755 Portage Ave. 489-6974 or www.ipmswinnipeg.ca.

McClure United Church rummage & bake sale April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, 533 Greenwood Pl.

Jon Sigurdson Chapter IODE Spring Bridge and Whist luncheon, April 28, 11 a.m., Betelstadur, 1061 Sargent Ave. at Erin. Proceeds go to support the annual IODE Scholarship Program.

St. Andrew's Anglican Church rummage sale, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, 2700 Portage Ave.

Norman Art annual spring show & sale April 28, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

& April 29, noon-4 p.m., George Waters Middle School, 190 Ferry Rd. Bev 837-1176.

St. Paul's Anglican Church Silver tea to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, April 28, 2-4 p.m., St. Paul's Parish Hall, 830 North Dr. Hats, gloves, ties optional. Donations appreciated.

Seven Oaks Historical Society Scottish luncheon to commemorate Bicentenary of Selkirk Settlers in Manitoba, April 28, 11.30 a.m., St. John's Cathedral Church, 135 Anderson Ave. (by the Red River). Tickets: Arlene 589 6449 or Judy 582 1302.

Linden Woods River Heights and Whyte Ridge Y-Neighbours presents Kids' Used Toy & Clothing sale, April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, Waverley Heights Community Centre, 1885 Chancellor Dr.

Westworth United Church rummage sale April 28, 9 a.m.-noon, 1750 Grosvenor Ave.

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Fashions for Women spring fundraiser in support of The Clothes Closet, April 28, 9-11:30 a.m., 800 Point Rd. 284-9311 or www.swfic.org.

Air Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba) Inc. celebrates the Rebirth of the Royal Canadian Air Force Gala Dinner, April 28, 6 p.m. (meet and greet) and 7 p.m. (dinner), Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. Information: Howard 885-9229.

Forum Art Centre spring workshops: Image Transfer using acrylics and more with David Cooper, April 28, noon-3 p.m.; Anyone Can Play with Papier Mache with artist Lyndsay Ladobruk, April 29 & May 6, 12:30-4:30 p.m., 120 Eugenie St. 235-1069 or www.forumartinstitute.ca.

Prince Edward Legion #81, joint luncheon, April 29, 12:30 p.m., 300 Trent Ave. Silent auction, Money tree, Book sale, 50/50 Draw, Grocery hamper draw, etc.

Winnipeg Early Music Society annual recital. Italian choral and instrumental music from renaissance & baroque period featuring harpsichord, recorders, voices, lute, harp, crumhorn and more. April 29, 2:30 p.m., Gordon King Memorial United Church, 127 Cobourg Ave. Silver collection.

AUUC and the UJPO present To Life, L'Chaim, Na Zdorovya - a celebration of Ukrainian and Jewish folk music featuring the Ukrainian Festival Choir and the North-end Jewish folk choir, dancers and musical guests, April 29, 2 p.m., Ukrainian Labor Temple, 591 Pritchard Ave. Tickets 338-3448.

Rotary Club of Winnipeg West annual Chicken Fest in support of the Children's Rehabilitation Foundation, May 1, 4-9 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park. Tickets at the door.

Friendship Force of Manitoba open house coffee party May 2, 6 p.m., St. Boniface Library, Tache and Provencher. Barbara Main will be showing photos of her recent trip to South Africa. Information: Shirley 237-7856 or www.friendshipforcemanitoba.

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba presents 25th Anniversary Celebration with Big Daddy Tazz and Steve Bell, May 2, 7 p.m., Winnipeg Art Gallery. Tickets: 925-0600 or adam@adam.mb.ca.

Vincent Massey Collegiate's Youth in Philanthropy Group presents Spread the Paint, May 2, 7-9 p.m., Vincent Massey Collegiate, 975 Dowker Ave.

Donna Sarna Physiotherapy offers free workshops to women as follows: Prenatal Health, May 2 and Postpartum Recovery, June 6, 6-7 p.m., 102-897 Corydon Ave. Register: 452-2608.

Rotary Club of Fort Garry 50th Anniversary gala dinner, May 3, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Winnipeg South, 1330 Pembina Hwy. Tickets: sanrotary@mts.net or 284-9605.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada presents Newly Diagnosed Night, May 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Register: 231-2115 or winnipeg@ccfc.ca.

Seniors from the R.M. of Macdonald and high school students launch a book/DVD, A Glimpse Back, May 3, 7 p.m., Oak Bluff Recreation Centre.

Spring Extravaganza Date May 3, 6:30-9 p.m., Louis Riel Meeting Room 1168 Dakota St. Home Based Businesses Everyday Style, Tupperware, Lia Sophia Jewellery, Princess House Canada Excellent Selection of gifts for Grads, Mothers Day, Weddings, Showers, Decorating Ideas, Recipes Door Prizes, Sale Items, New Spring Products. Shirley K. 256-6565.

St. Raphael Wellness Centre Art Exhibit & Sale painting by Lily Schreyer, International Renowned Painter and Former Chatelaine of Canada, May 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 4, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Manitoba Hydro Building Gallery, 360 Portage Ave. 801-2667.

Signatures Fashion presents a Murdock Mackay Fashion Show, Revolutionary Construct, May 3, 10 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m., Manitoba Theatre for Young People. Tickets 958-6460.

Local Colour Art Group Show and Sale May 4, 6-9 p.m., May 5 and 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmwood East Kildonan Active Living Centre, 180 Poplar Ave. Raffle of hand-painted Firefighter's hats with proceeds to The Firefighters' Burn Fund. www.localcolourart.ca.

Young United Church rummage & bake sale, May 4, 5-7 p.m. and May 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 222 Furby St.

Windsor Park United Church UCW garage/rummage sale, May 4, 4-7 p.m. and May 5, 9 a.m.-noon, 1062 Autumnwood Dr. (Corner of Autumnwood and Cottonwood Drive).

Assiniboia Charleswood Community Church Love & Respect Marriage Conference, May 4, 6:45-10:15 p.m. and May 5, 8:45 a.m.- 2:15 p.m. A lunch will be provided on Saturday as well as childcare for infant to 11

years old. Register: your child/children for childcare office@charleswood.ca or 895-0608.

Dance Weekend - Circling Round Workshop and Ball. English Dancing including folk and longsword, with guest instructor Joanna Reiner and live music by The Fine Companions, May 4-6. Register: 284-2235 or www.villagegreenenglishcountrydancing.org.

Nearly New Shop Mom's the Word Sale, great buys for moms, May 4-12, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 961 Portage Ave.

Pilgrim Baptist Church Daffodil spring tea, May 5, 2-4 p.m., 41 Maple St.

St. Peter's Anglican Church All In The Hall garage sale, May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 755 Elm St.

Winnipeg Male Chorus Spring Sing Concert, May 5, 7:30 p.m., Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Ave. Tickets at the door or any Chorister.

St. Aidans Church fundraising dinner, May 5, 5:30 p.m., Charleswood United Church, 4820 Roblin Blvd. Tickets: 489-3390 or Don 275-7604, 771-7682.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church basement rummage sale, May 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 220 Helmsdale Ave. Selection of household treasurers, china, books, small appliances, toys, tools, and more. There will be a bake sale and a barbecue.

West Central Women's Resource Centre fundraiser How Solo Can You Go, a theatrical and musical evening, May 5, West End Cultural Centre. Tickets: at the centre, McNally Robinson and WECC.

Village of Dunnottar information meeting regarding the installation of the Low Pressure Sewer System and Homeowner responsibilities, May 5 2-7 p.m., Matlock Rec Center. Information: www.dunnottar.ca.

"Fresh Start" Furniture Drive, May 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Winnipeg Golf Dome, 1205 Wilkes Ave. Welcome anyone to come and donate furniture and household items that are gently used. Call 589-2218.

Steps for Life Walking for families of workplace tragedy, May 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kildonan Park, North Shelters. Register: www.stepsforlife.ca/locations/winnipeg-mb/ or stepsforlife.winnipeg@gmail.com.

BOOKS & BRUNCH, the signature fundraiser of the Friends of the Winnipeg Library, May 6, at The Gates on Roblin Boulevard at 10:30 a.m. There's a special Gates Brunch menu and featured guests J. R. Léveillé and Joanne Kelly will offer an entertaining discussion called "Books I Have Known and Loved." Morley Walker is MC. Tickets are $50 at the Best of Friends Gift Shop in the downtown Millennium Library, 351 Donald, or 947-0110.

Prairie Palette spring art sale and show, May 6, noon-5 p.m., Oak Bluff Recreation Centre.

St. Timothy Catholic Church Women's Auxiliary Spring Tea and Ethnic Fashion Show, May 6, 2 p.m., St. Timothy's Parish Hall, 135 John Forsyth Rd. Tickets: Paulette 254-6800 or Irene 253-1524.

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba presents free public workshop Parenting Your Anxious child by Dr. John Walker, May 7, 7 p.m., 4 Fort St. Register: 925-0600 or adam@adam.mb.ca.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg meeting May 7, 7 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. Three-part educational course, "Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia" May 10, 14, and 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 975-3037 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.

White Cross Guild's Just Like New to You Thrift Shop has wedding dresses, grad dresses, suits for sale, May 7-15, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 635 Portage Ave.

Winnipeg Chapter of The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada education event, May 7, 7-8 p.m., Stonewall Collegiate, 297 5th St. W. Stonewall. Dr. Lesley Graff speaking on Stress, Mentall Illness and IBD. Proceeds go to the foundation. Register: 467-2956.

Green Action Centre Free Backyard Composting workshops as follows: May 8, noon-1 p.m., Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.; May 14, 7-8 p.m., Henderson Library, 1050 Henderson Hwy.; May 15, 7-8 p.m., EcoCentre, 3rd Floor 303 Portage Ave.; May 17, 7-8 p.m., St. James Library, 1910 Portage Ave.; May 22, 7-8 p.m., Louis Riel Library, 1168 Dakota St.; May 24, 7-8 p.m., Sir William Stephenson, 765 Keewatin St. Register: 925-3776 or www.greenactioncentre.ca.

Grace Hospital Auxiliary's Really Big May Book Sale! May 8-May 10, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and May 11, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hospital Auditorium, 408 Booth Drive.

Guild of Victoria Hospital annual bridge luncheon and bridge May 9, noon, Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr.

Friendship Force of Winnipeg dinner meeting, May 9, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn South, 1330 Pembina Hwy. Reservations: Elizabeth 452-5299 or www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org.

WRHA's Cardiac Sciences Program Heart Failure Team seminar Heart Failure, May 10, 1-4 p.m., Canad Inns Transcona, 826 Regent Ave. W. Register: 237-2744.

Royal Canadian Air Cadets lobster dinner and dance, May 12, Sts. Peter and Paul Community Hall, 400 Marion St. Tickets: Rick 791-8182, Roger 782-8250 or yvettebernat@hotmail.com.

Charleswood United Church Mother's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show, May 12, noon, 4820 Roblin Blvd. Fashions by Chestnut Lane Boutique, Cake Auction. Tickets 832-3667.

Transcona Garden Club plant & bake sale, May 12, 9 a.m.-noon, Scout Hall, corner of Melrose Ave. & Winona St. Information: 222-0236.

Fort Garry Historical Society book launch of Fort Garry Remembered III, May 12, 2 p.m., St. Paul's Anglican Church, Point Rd. at North Dr.

Golden Girl Finance and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg 2nd annual Golden Girl Gala, May 12, noon, Delta Winnipeg Hotel. Tickets 988-8662 or http://conta.cc/Hadoty.

In Partnership with Rotary Club of Winnipeg Spirit's Call Choir presents Spirit's Call Choir Spring 2012 Benefit Concert Honouring Mothers, May 12, 7:30 p.m., Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St. Tickets: Margare 488-0078.

St. Paul's Middlechurch The Mall in the Hall, May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 299 Balderstone Rd., 1 km north of the Perimeter. This is a display of private home businesses specializing in unique and hard to find gifts.

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation National Garage sale for Shelter, May 12. Donate gently used items to your local Royal Lepage office by May 11. Garage sale May 12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 152 Shillingstone Rd.; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 1877 Henderson Hwy. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., #B-118 PTH 12N, Steinbach. Information: www.royallepage.ca/shelter.

Friends of Gardens Manitoba 23rd Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale

Sunday, May 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., indoors, Canadian Mennonite University, North Gym.

Friends of Cemetery Mothers Day, May 13, 2-4 p.m., St. James Cemetery across from Polo Park. Information 888-6743.

Green Acres Memorial Gardens Chapel Mothers Day celebration, May 13, 2 p.m., Hwy. No. 1 East at Navin Rd.

Riverwood Singers presents Life's Journey in Song, May 14, 7:30 p.m., CMU Chapel, 600 Shaftesbury, south of Grant.

Seine River Seniors Inc. presents Chronic Pain Management workshop offered by the Arthritis Society, May 15, 1-3 p.m., Archwood Community Centre, 565 Guilbault St. Register: Sandra 255-8332.

Silver Heights United Church concert Scotland Sings with Grant Frazer & David Holt, May 16, 7 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave. Tickets: 832-6071 or www.scotlandsings.com/.

Orville J. Derraugh Memorial Scholarship Recital featuring Kady Evanyshyn, Katherine Mayba, Emily Diehl and Ainsley Wray, May 16, 7:30 p.m., Westminster United Church.

Ability Axis 2012 Employment Expo a celebration of employment & career opportunities for people with disabilities, May 17, Victoria Inn. Information: 487-0307 or www.abilityaxis.com.

The Opportunity Fund 3rd annual I Heart UWinnipeg dinner, May 23, 6 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave. Tickets: 415-2472 or d.ottavio@uwinnipeg.ca.

Norwood Lawn Bowling Club open house May 23, 6:45 p.m. and May 26, 12:45 p.m., 1212 Dakota St. (south of Bishop Grandin Blvd) All ages (8+).

Friends of Historic St. Michaels' Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Gardenton fundraiser Bud, Spud and Steak, May 25, 5:30-9 p.m., Calypso Room, Canad Inns Polo Park. Tickets Ed 256-1498 or Gail 253-9677.

Kelvin High School 100th Year Reunion May 25-27, all alumni of Kelvin High School are welcome to celebrate our 100th year. May 25 - afternoon welcome event, Kelvin High School, evening concert, Winnipeg Convention Centre, evening after concert social event, Winnipeg Convention Centre; May 26 gala dinner, Winnipeg Convention Centre; May 27 farewell gathering, Kelvin High School. Information: 956-1720 or www.Kelvin100.com.

Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad May 26, 10 a.m., Earl's Polo Park. Proceeds in support of prostate cancer research and education. Register www.ridefordad.ca.

Harrow United Church Vintage fashion show and sale, May 26, 1 p.m., 955 Mulvey Ave.

Investors Group Memory Walk June 14, The Forks. Register: 943-6622 or bmitchell@alzheimer.mb.ca.

The Raging Grannies invite you to join us in singing for social justice. We are a group of Mature women who love to have fun so we don our flowered hats, shawls, and long skirts and sing the songs we have written. We sing about women's rights, not going to war, the environment, the government and much more. Come and sing with us at Sam's Place, June 19, 7 p.m. Information: Leuba 453-1486 or Marilyn 253-9353.

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba's Cycle of Hope, two-week 1600 km fully supported cycling, journey from Green Bay to Winnipeg, June 30-July 14. Sign up at 235-2181 or habitat.mb.ca.

Pacesetters Toastmasters meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Library of Charleswood Jr. High. Enter building in the SW nearest the gym and Eric Coy Arena. Information: Victoria 895-9797.

Luxton Adult Learning program Basic Literacy, Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Luxton School, 111 Polson Ave. Register: Margaret 632-4725.

Windy Corners Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, noon, Victory Building, 269 Main St. at Graham. Develop great communication skills in one hour a week. Information: 942-5453.

Y Neighbours gives women at home with young children an opportunity to meet other moms one morning a week for coffee, conversation and speakers and activities. Information for places and times call Bonni 953-7317.

Fort Garry Legion Texas Holdem' - Monday's 7 p.m., cribbage Thursday's 7:30 p.m., Friday night bingo, 7:30 p.m., 1125 Pembina Hwy.

Soroptimist International of Winnipeg is looking for women interested in women's issues and / or have fundraising ideas and skills to join our organization. Information: dlegge@mts.net or Kay 837-1290.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) a friendly, support weight loss group meets Tuesdays, 8:45-10 a.m., Southdale Community Centre, 254 Lakewood Blvd. Information: 253-9743 or 222-3332.

Daytimers Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 2-3:30 p.m., Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton St. Improve your speaking skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Information: 661-6199 or 772-9982.

Recovering Couples Anonymous (RCA) meets every Sunday, 6:30 p.m., Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave. Information: www.recovering-couples.org or gprymak@mts.net or Diana, 231-3699.

Sara Riel's Work Placement Force program maybe able to help you find and keep employment if you are unemployed and have or have had a mental health concern. Call 237-9559, ext. 50.

Post Polio Network offers support and information. Call 975-3037 or postpolionetwork@shaw.ca.

Fort Garry Legion Texas Hold'em, Monday and Friday, 7 p.m. and branch bingo Friday, 7:30 p.m., 1125 Pembina Hwy.

Lion's Place Toastmasters meet alternate Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 610 Portage Ave. Call 888-6743 or hgbirt@shaw.ca.

Grace Toastmasters offers an entertaining evening out. Information: 654-1466 or big-jjames@hotmail.com.

Manitoba Chapter of the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada holds support groups on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. If you are infertile and need support, call 488-2673 or mbiaac@hotmail.com for time and location.

Crossroads Toastmasters meets every Wednesday 7-9 p.m. in the library at College Pierre Elliot Trudeau, 216 Redonda St. Call Dallas, 661-6199 or Stan, 669-2697, or swpenner@shaw.ca.

Voyageur Toastmasters meets Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. at Deer Lodge Centre 2nd Floor Life Learning Centre 2109 Portage Ave.. Information dckerr@mts.net or Doreen 452-4314.

Norman Art Group of St. James are resuming their Wed. evening meetings. Studio nights as well as teachers class nights. New members and guests welcome. Bordaire Commuity Club, 471 Hampton St. Information phone 837-1176.

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 Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Grace Hospital, Conference room A, lower level. Information: Guy, 804-5756.

Toastmasters meet on main Floor 610 Portage Ave from 7-9 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of each month. Guests welcome. Information: Jennet 284-6828 or jpbakes@mymts.net.

Osborne House is a safe place for women and children in Winnipeg fleeing from domestic violence. OH would like to receive donations of New Clothing Items for both women and children (all ages). Unused Personal care items for example shampoo, face products, personal hygiene products. 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.

Grenfell Art group meets Tuesdays @10 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Riverview Community Centre, 90 Ashland Ave. Information: Joyce at 667-9570 or bertil@mts.net

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.acawpg.org.

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.

Soroptimist International of Winnipeg is inviting women interested in women's issues and / or have fundraising ideas and skills to join our organization.

Contact siofwpg@soroptimist.net or Kay at 837-1290.

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.

Peak Performers Toastmasters Club, Thursdays at 6:59 a.m., Eglise Communautaire de la Riviere Rouge, 156 Marion Street. Open to all ages, interests and professional qualifications. Jenny, 228-9959, info@peakperformers.freetoasthost.org.

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

Centennial Toastmasters meets every Wednesday, 6:30 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.

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.

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 group 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 April 27, 2012 $sourceSection0