Growing older

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Access River East offers the following (call 204-938-5000): individual counselling through A&O, 204-956-6440. Support groups: 204-940-2114, diabetes, first Tuesday 10-11 a.m.; caregivers, last Thursday, noon, 1590 Henderson Hwy., register; visually impaired, second Friday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 1590 Henderson Hwy.; Parkinson’s, last Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 200 McIvor Ave.; Alzheimer’s, third Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Donwood Manor, 204-943-6622. Family strengthening mental wellness, first Wednesday of the month, at Access River East, 204-253-9641; Menière’s support group, 204-975-3037 or www.chha-mb.ca; Continuity Care, support for parents caring for an adult child with a disability, first Thursday, 204-779-1679. Health education and workshops: 204-940-2114. Get Better Together, 204-632-3927 or www.getbettertogether.ca; diabetes education, four-week sessions, register 204-938-5000; It’s All About Us: Seniors Helping Seniors, Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon, Lion’s Place, 610 Portage Ave., Lynn 204-247-5918.

Access Transcona offers the following (204-938-5555): individual counselling through A&O. Call 204-956-6440. Support-group meetings, 204-940-2114; diabetes education, four-week session, 204-938-5555; diabetes support group, 2-3 p.m.; Widow(er) to Widow(er) six-week support group, 204-956-6440; dementia support group, first Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m., 209 Yale Ave. W., 204-222-9879; visually impaired support group, 204-222-9879; family strengthening mental wellness meets the first Wednesday of the month, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Access River East, information 204-334-4404 or 204-253-9641; hard-of-hearing support group, Abundant Life Church, 1 p.m., 204-222-9879; It’s All About Us: Seniors Helping Seniors, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, Lion’s Place, 610 Portage Ave., Lynn 204-237-5918. Health education & workshops: 204-940-2114; Transcona Book Club meets second Thursday of the month, 2-4 p.m., Transcona Library, register Liz 204-222-1610; falls-prevention assessment and education, 204-940-2114; 55-plus dining experience, congregate meal program, Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale St. Monday & Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., reservations 204-222-5947; Discover Transcona Wednesday walking group, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 204-940-2114; Hi Neighbour early-morning walking program, 204-938-5555.

Archwood 55 Plus Archwood Community Centre, 565 Guilbault St. offers: exercise classes including yoga fit, walk, total body workout, Zumba gold, low-impact cardio and line dancing. Painting and drawing. Social activities weekly: pickle ball, pool, card and board games. Monthly luncheons and Legal Clinic. Information: 204-416-1067, archwood55mail@gmail.com or archwood55plus.weebly.com.

Assiniboine Memorial Senior Men has openings for curlers on Friday morning, 9:30 a.m. Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to March. Information: Archie 204-837-8181.

Bee Wellness for Older Adults & Others, 3680 Roblin Blvd., geared to older adults and others with chronic health issues (MS, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, etc.). We offer health and wellness programs and one-on-one functional rehab. Information: 204-832-2077.

Bleak House Centre Inc. 1637 Main St. (across from IGA), information: 204-338-4723 activities: Monday, whist 1-3 p.m.; Tuesday, coffee and conversation 10 a.m., lunch 11:45 a.m.; bingo 1-3 p.m.; ceramics 1-3 p.m.; Thursday, cribbage 1-3 p.m.; Friday, quilting 9:30 a.m.

CARP: A New Vision of Aging-Chapter 53 Winnipeg East Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m., Klassens, 1897 Henderson Hwy. Christmas luncheon tickets will be available. Guest speaker Wes From on tax-reducing strategies and TFSAs. Information: John 204-272-3981 or Marian McGurran-Scott 204-792-4429.

Charleswood Senior Centre offers a vast array of educational, recreational, fitness, health and social opportunities for those 55-plus. Information: 204-897-5263 or info@charleswoodseniorcentre.org or www.charleswoodseniorcentre.org.

Charleswood Ladies Daytime Curling Club 4000 Grant Ave., is welcoming teams or individuals who are interested in curling. The league runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m., beginning Oct. 13 with spots available on either or both days. Information: Joyce Pele 204-489-3685.

Clifton Community Club line dance every Wednesday now-Oct. 28, 1315 Strathcona St. offers Beginners line dance, Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fall session now-Oct. 28. Information: 204-996-5323 or 204-783-7340.

Corydon Community Centre offers: adult drop-in, first Wednesday of month, 1:30 p.m., Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., or second Wednesday of month, 12:30 p.m., River Heights site, 1370 Grosvenor Ave., or third and fourth Wednesday of month, 1:30 p.m., River Heights site; art classes, Tuesday, 10 a.m., Crescentwood site, 1170 Corydon Ave., or Wednesday, 10 a.m., River Heights site, or Thursday, 1 p.m., Crescentwood site; badminton/pickleball, Thursday, 1 p.m., Crescentwood site; bingo, Monday, 7 p.m., Crescentwood site; bridge, Monday, 1 p.m., River Heights site; lap skating, Monday, 10:45 a.m., River Heights site, or Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., River Heights site; quilting, 5:30 p.m., Crescentwood site; strength training, Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., Crescentwood site, or Friday, 9:30 a.m., Crescentwood site; walking club, Monday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m., various locations; yoga, Thursday, 9:30 a.m., River Heights site. Information: 204-488-7000 or www.corydoncc.com.

Creative Retirement programs run during the day, Monday-Friday: technology and computer, arts and leisure, health and well-being, languages, tours, special interest lectures and clubs. The fall 55+ Learning Guide can be picked up at all City of Winnipeg libraries or www.crm.mb.ca. Register: 101-1075 Portage Ave., 204-949-2565 and www.crm.mb.ca.

Crescent Drive Senior Mens Golf Club has openings for new members, Wednesdays, 8 a.m. Information: Bill 204-488-7163 or Frank 204-489-7887.

Dakota 55-plus Lazers, Jonathan Toews Community Centre, offers: Monday cribbage; Tuesday line dancing, floor curling; Wednesday public skating, whist and various health and education programs; Thursday floor shuffle, Kraft Korner. Information: Karen 204-254-1010 ext. 206.

Deer Lodge Ladies Curling invites new curlers or spares to join Wednesdays 1 p.m., starting Oct. 14, 425 Woodlawn St. Information: Gail 204-837-6697.

Dufferin Senior Centre activities: Monday, 9:45 a.m. shuffleboard, 1 p.m. bingo; Wednesday noon, soup and perogy lunch. Perogies are available for sale. Every second Saturday, noon-3:30 p.m. dance with a four-piece band and light lunch. Information: 204-986-2608.

E.K. Ladies CC from the Rossmere Curling Club, invites new curlers or spares to join us on Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Rossmere CC Information: Doris 204-663-7053 or Linda 204-667-5968.

Earl Grey Seniors Earl Grey Community Centre, every Wednesday, drop-in social bridge, coffee and refreshments every Wednesday, 1-4 p.m.

Earl Grey Community Club, 360 Cockburn St. N. offers: Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m., 20 hands of whist.

East St. Paul 55+ Activity Centre, 262 Hoddinott Rd. welcomes new members. Cribbage Tuesdays and whist Fridays. Other activities include quilting, floor shuffleboard, book club, yoga, potluck suppers and casino trips. Information: 204-654-3082.

East St. Paul/Transcona Seniors’ Curling Club welcomes senior men & women, 50 years of age and over, to a non-competitive curling league Wednesdays and/or Fridays 10 a.m., and starts early Oct. to end of March. Information: esptrancurling@gmail.com, www.esptrancurling.ca, or Darryl Chody 204-224-4016 or Brian Ridley 204-669-4795.

55 Plus North Centennial Seniors offer: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, dry-land chair exercises, dry-land mat exercises. Aqua fitness movements & chair Zumba and Zumba gold. Mondays, carpet bowling starts 12:30 p.m., Shirley 204-897-7944.

55+ Victoria Mixed Curling (Thistle Curling Club, 280 Burnell St.) has openings and invites curlers or spares to join us Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. Information: John 204-582-1904.

Fort Garry Ladies Curling, 696 Archibald St., is looking for curlers for Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. Information: Audrey 204-256-4577 or Joyce 204-256-5724.

Fort Garry Legion, Texas hold ’em Mondays 7 p.m.; cribbage Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; branch bingo Fridays, 7:30 p.m.; meat draw and supper Saturday, 6 p.m. 204-284-8027.

Fort Garry 2-person stick curling league 2015-16 looking for curlers/or teams for Mondays, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. draws. Information: Ben 204-269-57901 or Dan 204-233-3039.

Fun University of Manitoba mixed curling league looking for new curlers. No experience necessary. Saturdays 11:30 a.m., Deer Loge Curling Club. Information: uofmmixedcurling@gmail.com.

General Sir Sam Steele Legion Br. No. 117 offers the following: luncheon & dance, Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $8; Texas hold ’em poker Wednesdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays 1 p.m., $40; bingo Fridays, 7 p.m.; Find the Joker, Fridays around 9:30 p.m.; karaoke, Saturdays 7 p.m.

Glenwood Community Centre offers: social bridge every Friday, 12:30 p.m. Information: Lynne 204-261-4375. SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together), a light aerobic workout, Wednesday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Seniors badminton Tuesdays and Thursdays, 204-253-2542.

Golden Rule Seniors (Fort Rouge Leisure Centre) 625 Osborne St. Bingo, Monday 1 p.m.; glee club, Thursday, 9:30 a.m.; bridge 1 and 7 p.m. and shuffleboard 1 p.m.; China painting, Friday 10 a.m. and carpet bowling 1 p.m. Information: Terry 204-453-1085.

Granite Senators Curling seniors mixed curling group curls every Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Granite Curling Club, 1 Granite Way. Information: Denis 204-489-8734.

Greendell 55+ Badminton, Greendell Park Community Centre senior men and women Mondays and Thursdays, 12:45-2:45 p.m., Wednesdays, 9-10:45 a.m. Information: 204-256-6939 or patrickg46@yahoo.com.

General Sir Sam Steele Legion Branch # 117, 376 Salter St. offers: seniors and guests luncheon and dance with live band every Wednesday, noon-2:45 p.m.; bingo every Friday, 7 p.m.; Find the Joker, Fridays, 9:30 p.m.; Texas hold ’em poker, Saturdays, noon; karaoke, Saturday, 7-11 p.m. Information: 204-586-3261.

Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main St. offers: Wednesday lunch and entertainment, information Elaine 204-339-1701, ext. 205; shuttle bus every Wednesday morning, $15; looking for bridge players, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. Information: Elaine 204-339-1701; Stitch & Bitch, first and third Thursday of every month, 1-3 p.m.

Harbourview Ladies Senior Golf League looking for members for Tuesday morning league. Information: Stanis Steffano 204-694-8211 or Barbara Johannson 204-222-6640.

Heather Ladies currently have openings in their Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoon curling league. Games begin, 1 p.m. Information: Sharon 204-668-6504.

Henderson Hwy. Legion 215, 3600 De Vries offers the following: Tuesday crib night; Wednesday chase the ace wing night; Thursday darts; Friday & Saturday meat draw & live bands. Information: 204-338-4867.

High Steppers Seniors Club is for seniors wanting a weekly outing from their southeast Winnipeg home to play cards and games, visit with others, and allow any caregivers a break. Information: 204-619-8477 to arrange your free, first-visit, Wednesday or Thursday or www.highsteppers@winakwacc.ca.

Kildonan Ladies Golf League now accepting applications for 2016 memberships. (18 holes, Wednesdays a.m., May-Sept., Kildonan Golf Course). Information: Dianne 204-668-4598 or Peggy 204-254-7922.

Kirkfield Streamliners, Hedges Middle School, 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. Rose 204-888-2447.

Lawn bowling at Tuxedo every weekday. Drop-in only. No equipment or experience required. Information: Sandra, 204-895-8088.

McBeth House Centre Inc. 31 McBeth St., offers the following to 55-plus: Tuesday, quilting 9 a.m.-2 p.m; looking for crib players; Thursday, porcelain painters etc. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, whist 7-10 p.m. Information 204-334-0432.

Mixed Seniors 55+ Slo-Pitch League is looking for retired persons or evening shift workers to play at Sinclair Park CC. Having fun, socializing and exercising is our goal. Two games a week, (Monday-Wednesday) are played during the day. Information: Roger 204-663-1201, Ron 204-668-9109 or rhavril@shaw.ca.

The Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre offers the following programs: square dance, Mondays, 6:30-10 p.m.; seniors bingo, Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.; bridge, Wednesday, noon-3 p.m.; Red River Seniors cards, Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Light & Lively fitness: intermediate, Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning and beginner, Monday & Friday morning. Pickleball every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon-3 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. www.norberry-glenlee.ca. 204-256-6654.

60-Plus Club of Rossmere District, (Elmwood Curling Club) is looking for retired individuals to fill roster spots in their senior men’s (Tuesday & Thursday) and senior mixed (Friday) curling programs. 10 a.m. start time each day. Ralph 204-667-4364.

Pembina Active Living 55+(PAL) drop-in activities: men’s breakfast, Pin PALs (five-pin bowling), PAL Pedallers (cycling), lunch PALS, PAL Putters (golf group), movie afternoon, bridge/cribbage. Special presentations: computer workshop, Oct. 15 — using your tablet, Still Bloomin’ Gardening Club, Oct. 29. Information: www.pal55plus.ca, info@pal55plus.com or 204-946-0839.

Pembina Ladies Curling Club has openings for two teams, Tuesday, 1 p.m. and Thursday, 9:15 a.m. Information: Doreen 204-261-8798.

Polo Park Bowling Centre Club 55+ bowling leagues senior mixed leagues, Monday 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. Three games $11 includes equipment. Openings for individuals or teams available. Information: Cam 204-232-1995 or scammer@mymts.net.

Prendergast Seniors Club 55+ group 906 Cottonwood Rd. Room 20, offers: cribbage Monday & Wednesday, 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Whist, Thursday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., exercises, Tuesday & Friday, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; luncheon every fourth Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: Joe or Mary 204-254-8390.

Raging Grannies of Winnipeg looking for mature ladies who want to sing for Social Justice at many upcoming events. Information: Louise 204-894-8140.

River East Meal Program every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, noon, 1100 Henderson Hwy. $6.50. Information: 204-338-6284.

Rossmere Country Club seniors curling, three leagues to choose from men’s, women’s and mixed leagues. Learn to curl / stick curling / practice programs available. Information: Lyle Atkins 204-786-8797 or lyle@ifcincorp.com.

Seine River Seniors Inc. out of Southdale CC 204-253-4599; Monday bridge 9:45-11:30 a.m.; Monday walking 9:30-10:30 a.m.; creative writing, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-noon; birthday lunch, Oct. 14, noon-2:30 p.m.; art workshop, Oct. 21, 1-3 p.m.; Grand Forks day trip, Oct. 24; South Beach Casino Oct. 26. Nordic Poles for sale.

Seven Oaks Seniors Links offers free exercise classes — Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Francis Church, 253 Burrin St.; Thursdays 10:30-11:15 a.m., Maples Community Centre, 434 Adsum Dr., and Fridays 10:30-11:30 a.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 250 Jefferson Ave. Free workshops include; Getting Better Together, six-session workshop offering practical tools to cope better with chronic disease and “You and Your Adult Child,” a six-session workshop for seniors offering information and support for 55+ adults who would like to improve their relationships with their adult children. Information: Susan 204-612-3888.

Square dancing Thursday nights, Norwood Legion, 134 Marion St., 7-9:30 p.m. No partner required. First three dances are free for new dancers. Information: Lois: 204-661-1423 or Dale 204-253-2369.

St. Andrew’s Over 60 Club whist or cribbage Wednesdays, 1 p.m., 2700 Portage Ave. Information: Rudy 204-895-8468 or Lorraine 204-888-0920.

St. James-Assiniboia 55+ centre offers the following presentations: My Final Wishes, Oct. 27, 1:30 p.m. with Alan Dyker, Chapman Godard Kagan. Is Your Home Healthy, Oct. 20, 1 p.m. with Eveline Schroth, Health Canada. Join our Singsationals Choir Group Monday mornings 10 a.m. and performs throughout the community. The repertoire of songs changes based on the seasons. Information: Adele 204-987-8850 ext. 108 or adele@stjamescentre.com

St. Vital Retired Men’s Curling Club looking for regular and casual spares to curl, Tuesday and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Vital Curling Club. Information: Mike mdquinn47@gmail.com.

St. Vital Streamliners meet Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m., General Vanier School, 18 Lomond Blvd. Focus on weight loss and healthy living. Exercise class suitable for all fitness and mobility levels. Information: Carol 204-269-4097.

Vital Seniors St. Mary Magdalene Church, Every Tuesday until Nov. 30, weekly armchair resistance training exercise class, call Judy 204-253-0555, Free

Ukrainian Cdn. Veterans Branch #141 Legion offer: dancing every Saturday, 1-5 p.m.; bingo every Wednesday, Thursday evening & Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday evening; lunch counter. Open Sundays, noon-6 p.m. with karaoke, 2 p.m. Information: 204-589-6315.

University of Winnipeg 55 Plus Program, offers fall and winter courses of interest to life-long learners. Courses six or 12 weeks long, held two hours per week. No tests or assignments. Topics include current affairs, politics, religion, history, music, art and literature. Information: pace.uwinnipegcourses.ca/55-plus-program, or 204-982-6633.

Vital Seniors (204-253-2555) offers free fitness classes Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, 3 St. Vital Road. Weekly activities: Monday & Friday, line dancing, Barbara 204-334-3559; Mondays, noon Scrabble; Tuesdays carpet bowling, 1 p.m., Richard 204-452-2230; Thursdays 1 p.m. bridge Margaret 204-256-3832.

Winnipeg South Osborne Legion Branch # 252, 426 Osborne St. Chance to win $6,000. Chase the Ace every Tuesday, 6 p.m. Current winner’s share is over $6,000. Happy hour specials, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Winnipeg West cribbage tournament $5, the first Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m., ANAF, 3584 Portage Ave. Information: Gerry 204-837-4026.