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Children’s Hospital Book Market is in desperate need of soft and hard covered recycled books in good condition. Books can be dropped off at Dufrense Furniture, Chapter’s or any Winnipeg Fire Hall. For locations call 787-4000 or www.goodbear.mb.ca.

Adult Children Anonymous is a group of men and women working together to learn to overcome the effects of growing up in a dysfunctional family where abuse may have occurred. Anonymity is assured as first names only are used; for times and locations call 253-5947 or visit http://www.geocities.com/acoa_webpage/

Manitoba Manitoba Indian Education Association presents the

“Honouring our Spirits Program” a Fun-filled “free” after school program for youth between the ages of 15-24, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-7 p.m., 200-70 Albert St. Cultural teachings, ceremonies, crafts, and various outdoor activities. Call Vanessa, 947-0421.

Convalescent Home of Winnipeg is accepting applications for Board Members. Forward resume to: the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg, 276 Hugo St. N., Wpg., MB R3M 2N6, Attention: The Board of Director.

Brummitt-Feasby ALS House is a home with care and support for those living and dying with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease, presents Lite The Bulbs on the trees in the front yard of 106 Kirby Dr., now until Jan. 31. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to 106 Kirby Dr., Wpg., R2Y 0E8. Call Sharon, 831-1510 or Brian, 837-1270.

University of Manitoba presents Bringing Research to Life speaker series, War in Outer Space with Dr. James Fergusson, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., St. John’s College Fort Garry Campus. Information: 474-9020.

Seven Oaks Middle School and Edmund Partridge Community School present Fiddler on the Roof, Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Pantages Theatre.

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) will bring a taste of the Sundance Film Festival to Winnipeg as it hosts a one-night only screening of the award-winning movie Expiration Date at the Park Theatre Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. with proceeds to Ma Mama Wi Chi Itata Centre.

Better Fathering Inc. offers a fathering issues series for men, Thursdays Jan. 22-April 9, 7-9 p.m., Kateri Parish, 794 Ellice Ave. Information: Donovan, 945-8367, Paul, 782-7987 or Luis, 268-6009.

International Red River Board bi-annual meeting, Jan. 22, 11:15 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Ave. and Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m.-noon, The Manitoba Club, 194 Broadway Ave.

Manitoba Children’s Museum’s 17th Annual Dine Around, Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m., various venues. Register: Erin, 924-4005 or ekangas@childrensmuseum.com.

Winnipeg in motion presents two sessions: Winnipeg’s Winter Wonderland…so many options, Jan. 23, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.; Discover Winter Wonderland…on skis, Jan. 24, 1-2 p.m., St. James Assiniboine Library, 1910 Portage Ave. Information: 940-3648.

Canadian Mennonite University at 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. presents Jeff Halper, a leading Israeli peace activist who will be speaking on the topic of Israel/Palestine: Towards Peace or Apartheid Jan. 25 at 4 p.m.

Elmwood Legion at 920 Nairn Ave. celebrates Robbie Burns Night Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. with performances by the St. Andrews Pipe Bands and Ena Sutton Highland Dancers followed by the music of the Double Duty Band.

Created4Me Ice Cream Carnival Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., River East Collegiate, 295 Sutton Ave. Entertainment: Jake Chenier and Brian Cox, The Incredible Stringman. Tickets: 661-2458.

St. Alphonsus School accepting applications for Kindergarten to Grade 8 and an open house, Jan. 25, noon-2 p.m., 343 Munroe Ave. Call 667-6271.

Luxton Playcentre open house, Jan. 26-30, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A parent and tot playgroup spring registration week, Jan. 27-29, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 1:15-3:15 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., 1080 Powers St. Information: Joann, 282-3126.

Ménière’s Support Group Meeting Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to noon, Room 107, Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway. The guest speaker is a dietitian discussing ways to prepare tasty meals that are low in salt. For more information call the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association at 975-3037.

ALS Society of Manitoba hosts A Night Out in support of ALS on Jan. 26, 6:3o p.m., Charisma of India, 83D Sherbrook St. Tickets: Brian, 837-1270.

Sawano Pinesiwan and the Office of the Federal Interlocutor, Manitoba Region offer training to Winnipeg’s urban Aboriginal community as follows: Jan. 26 & 27, March 19 & 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Follow-up, Feb. 25 and March 30, 462 Selkirk Ave. Register: www.amik.ca/events.cfm or 582-9070 or gregory_murdock@hotmail.com or miskobiik@mts.net.

Winnipeg Foundation free sessions to learn more about the organization, Jan. 26, Empire Theatre, Grant Park Shopping Centre, 1120 Grant Ave.; Jan. 27, Famous Players SilverCity, St. Vital Centre, 1225 St. Mary’s Rd.; Jan. 28, Famous Players SilverCity Polo Park, 817 St. James St.; Jan. 29, Famous Players Theatre, Kildonan Place Shopping Centre, 1555 Regent Ave. W., 10-11 a.m. Information: 944-9474 or www.wpgfdn.org.

Women in a Home Office, a networking and support group for women who own a home based business or who work from home host a meeting Jan. 27, 9:15-11:30 a.m., Glenwood Community Centre, 27 Overton. Guest speaker Elizabeth van Reenen of emvr communicatin and she is speaking on “Branding Your Company.”

Winnipeg Chapter of UNIFEM meeting with Nancy Cosway, Wardrop Engineering speaking on community consultation, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., University Women’s Club, 54 West Gate.

Roblin Community Centre at 640 Pepperloaf Cresecent holds its 60th Annual Winter Carnival from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1.

Canadian Diabetes Association inforamtion session Preventing Type 2 Diabetes, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m., 200-310 Broadway Ave. Register: 925-3800, ext. 231.

Broadway Speakers Forum Toastmasters Club open house Jan. 28, 7 a.m., 400 St. Mary Ave., 11th floor boardroom. Information: 257-1327 or sdwalker@shaw.ca.

University of Manitoba’s 25th annual Political Studies Students’ Conference presents The Never-ending Story? Conflicts in the Middle East, Jan. 28-30, University College Building, U of M. Information: 453-8686 or www.umpssc.ca.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit support group for weight loss and healthy lifestyle holds an open house Jan. 29, 10 a.m., Harrow United Church, corner of Harrow and Mulvey. Information: 488-4592.

Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church perogy supper Jan. 30, 5-7 p.m., 1001 Grant Ave. 453-4653.

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library workshop Felting, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 1B-183 Kennedy St. Register: 487-6117 or mcmll@mts.net.

St. Ignatius Toastmasters Sixth Annual Comedy Cabaret, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Parish Main Hall, Stafford at Jessie. Tickets: Catriona, 269-0307 or catyou@shaw.ca or Thecla, 489-3149.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-noon, 2700 Portage Ave.

Congress of Black Women of Canada (Manitoba Chapter) host the inaugural Pioneers’ Gala, Jan. 31, Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave. Tickets: June, 957-3282, Selina, 998-6776 or Trudy, 298-7839.

Manitoba Chamber Orchestra Vinyl Vault open house and sale, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Power Building, 428 Portage Ave.

Welcome Wagon Baby Shower Feb. 1, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave. Free invitation call Rosalie, 668-8861 or www.havingababy.ca.

Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase Feb. 1, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave. Free invitation call Ann, 667-9786 or www.bridalshowcase.ca.

Friends of Assiniboine Park Conservatory will be holding its next program night at the Conservatory on Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. Join Marilyn Dudek, a Master Gardener, for a tour of the Gardens of Australia. Tour Melbourne and Sydney, from community gardens to estate and private gardens.

Eating Disorders Self-Help Program offers Body Consciousness Group, Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m. Register: 953-2358 or eatingdisorders@cmhamanitoba.ca.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada education session, Get Tough on Falls, Feb. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., MS Society Program Room, 1465 Buffalo Place, west side door. Register: Ellen, 988-0917 or ellen.karr@mssociety.ca.

Fibromyalgia Support Group monthly meeting on Feb. 2, 7 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. Natalie Mulaire, SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse, will be speaking on “Registered Disability Savings Plans.” The Group will also be offering a three-part educational course, “Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia” on May 6, 13 and 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 975-3037 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.

Taking Charge an information and support group for people with cancer, their families and friends presents: Common Myths about Diet and Cancer, Feb. 3, 7-9 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St.

Jewish Child and Family Service presents an eight week group, Making Strides: Bereavement Walking Group, Feb. 3-March 24, 7-9 p.m. Register: Shelley, 477-7430.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Education Sessions Newly diagnosed program, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Health Sciences Centre, John Buhler Research Centre, 727 McDermot Ave. Register: Susan, 988-0901 or susan.hologroski@mssociety.ca.

Eating Disorders Self-Help Program offers Mind, Body & Soul Gatherings: Feb. 5, Reconnect to Food with Yoga; March 5, Mindful Movement – An outdoor Walk/run with Consciousness & Awareness and respect for our Bodies; April 2, Mindful Eating – a potluck event with mindful eating exercises. Information: 953-2358 or eatingdisorders@cmhamanitoba.ca.

Manitoba Moose Yearling Foundation & Manitoba Liquor Marts Flatlander’s Spirit Festival, Feb. 5, 7-9:30 p.m., Delta Winnipeg. Plan to attend Winnipeg’s Hottest Happy Hour with over 100 great cocktails featured at the Festival. Tickets at all Winnipeg Liquor Marts. Information: www.flatlandersspiritfest.com.

Members of The University of Winnipeg acting class, production and design students present The Blue Room, Feb. 6-13, 8 p.m. nightly, except Feb. 9, matinee, Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m., Canwest Centre for Theatre and Film, 400 Colony. Free. Reservations: 786-9152 or http://theatre.uwinnipeg.ca.

University of Manitoba Libraries book sale, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba, 2nd floor University Centre. www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/booksale.

All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church holds a Roast Beef Supper and Sisters of the Holy Rock concert, Feb. 13, 6 p.m., 1500 Day St. Tickets: 222-0683.

Children’s Wish Foundation Lucky 13! Texas Hold’em Tournament and Fun Casino, Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Hotel Fort Garry. Call: 945-9474 or e-mail Nancy.Yates@childrenswish.ca.

Selo Ukrainian Dancers of Anola host Zabava (social evening), Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Anola Community Club. Tickets: Lisa, 222-0340 or Lydia, 755-3416.

Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada St. Valentine’s Tea, Feb. 15, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 250 Jefferson Ave.

Norman Art Group presents Alex Suprowich instructing in water colour, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., St. Andrews Parish Hall, 2700 Portage Ave. Register: Eunice, 885-5347 or unice.mckay@hotmail.com.

Friends Together Preschool, a parent co-operative pre-school located at 830 North Drive is having an Open House Feb. 19 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and accepting registration for the 2009/2010 school year. For more info contact Tanya at 452-8619.

Movement Centre of Manitoba fundraiser Moving for Miracles Celebrity Hockey Challenge between the University of Manitoba Female Bisons’ hockey team and Male Celebrities Feb. 21, 5 p.m. University of Manitoba’s Max Bell Arena. Tickets at the door.

CNIB, along with McKim Cringan George present the 10th annual Eye on the Arts Benefit Auction, March 25, 5 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets: 774-5421 or www.cnib.ca/eyeonthearts.

University of Winnipeg launches the inaugural Carol Shields Symposium on Women’s Writing, Festival of Voices, May 8-10. Information: www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/festival-of-voices.

Ecole Riverview School celebrates 100th anniversary with an Alumni tea and open house, May 21. Information: riverview100@edu.wsd1.org.

Vincent Massey Collegiate 50th anniversary reunion, May 27-30, 2010. Send name, address, phone and e-mail to masseys50threunion@hotmail.com, 832-5599 or www.vmc50thereunion.ca.

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

CancerCare Manitoba Foundation 2009 Challenge for Life 20K Walk, June 13, Assiniboine Park. Information: 927-5433 or www.challengeforlife.ca.

Golden Gate’s 50th Anniversary Oct. 3, 2009, evening event and barbecue are planned. Volunteer still required. http://goldengate.sjsd.net/.

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, a self help group based on AA principles, offers help to people suffering from stress. Call for locations, 269-6248 or 669-3523.

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 organizationpromoting 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.

Osborne House provides an open support group for women who are currently in or have recently left and abusive relationship. The group meets Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. To register call 942-3052.

Grace Toastmasters for better speaking and listening skills, meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., 210 Oakland Ave. Call Les at 669-1379.

Luxton Literacy Working Group offers a program for parents/caregivers with children aged 2-Kindergarten, Mondays, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. and Upper level E.A.L. program, Mondays 6 to 9 p.m. Free babysitting. To register call Margaret at 632-4725.

Gordon Bell Alumni Choir meets Mondays 6:45-8:45 p.m. in Gordon Bell High School music room. New members are most welcome. For information call Don at 489-5584.

East Elmwood Community Club floor curling or cribbage every Monday at 12:45 a.m. All ages. Call 222-5382 or Grace at 667-4200.

Hope Discovery – Grief Recovery Group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one meets on Wednesday evenings at Albright Church, 3400 DeVries Ave., and also at the Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline St. in Selkirk. For information call 334-5873.

Hope & Healing – Separation & Divorce Support Group for people experiencing the loss of a broken marriage relationship meets on Wednesday evenings at Albright Church, 3400 DeVries Ave. Call 334-5873.

Aurora Family Therapy Centre is offering a free Family Check-Up. The Check-Up is an hour long appointment where parents, children and teenagers can meet with our staff to look at the ways they work and play together. Taking care of your family is the best investment you can make, so call us today, at 786-9251, and take the first step toward better understanding your family’s strengths and enhancing your family’s well-being. Aurora Family Therapy Centre, located in Sparling Hall at the University of Winnipeg, offers confidential family, couple and individual therapy.

Employment Assistance Resource Services offers free assistance with getting ready for interview and resume writing. For information call 338-3899.

Filipino-Canadian Toastmasters meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Edwards School, 836 Arlington St. For more information call 668-6393.

Family Centre enrichment program, As Long As We Both Shall Live? for couples in committed relationships or preparing to enter marriage who are interested in sustaining satisfying relationships and preventing relationship difficulties. Call Tiffany at 947-1401.