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2021 Virtual Manitoba 55+ Games
Save the Date! Manitoba 55+ Games present their 2021 Virtual Games. Registration is free and required to be eligible for prizes. For more information, visit www.activeagingmb.ca.
Event Details »Spring into Summer 50/50
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre (FWRC) presents their Spring into Summer 50/50 Fundraiser. Half of the cash goes to YOU, and the other half goes to FGWRC, which assists in providing free support to women and children. Draws will be held June 28th, with 2 early bird prizes drawn on June 24th valued at $375 each! Ticket prices: 1 for $5 3 for $10 10 for $20 50 for $50 To purchase, visit https://www.fundingchange.ca/fgwrc. For more information, visit www.fgwrc.ca or…
Event Details »Elder Abuse Prevention Services
Support Services to Seniors is pleased to partner with A & O: Support Services for Older Adults to offer the following "Elder Abuse Prevention Services" education session via Zoom. This presentation will highlight: How to recognize Elder Abuse Types of abuse Responding to Elder Abuse Prevention Strategies Highlight of A & O's program and services Date: Wednesday June 16 Time: 1:30 pm Presenters: Victoria Hampton, B.S.W., R.S.W., A & O: Support Services for Older Adults To register, please visit www.aosupportservices.ca.…
Event Details »Speaking of Bones – Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) - Manitoba Chapter invites you to attend a free webinar on Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Pat McCarthy-Briggs, founding member of Osteoporosis Canada in Manitoba. Osteoporosis is a diagnosis no one wants to hear. However, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer an osteoporotic fracture during their lifetime. This webinar addresses the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and includes: What you need to know about your bones and…
Event Details »Community Bin Drop-Off
St. Aidan's Church is renting a large dumpster bin, which will be placed on the parking lot pad behind the building. They invite their neighbours to go ahead and utilize the bin as part of their Spring Cleaning efforts. The bin will be available June 17, 18, and 19 and you may drop off items such as old and damaged furniture and general household clutter. Please do not bring hazardous waste, leaf bags, renovation waste, shingles, or other such items.…
Event Details »Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Communication When Wearing Masks
The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) - Manitoba Chapter is hosting a closed-captioned Zoom support group meeting on simple changes to improve communication when wearing masks on June 21. The afternoon group will run from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. The evening group will run from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. To register, please email chhamanitoba@outlook.com and state if you would prefer the afternoon or evening session. You will then receive the Zoom link to join and the discussion handouts.
Event Details »Fraud and Cyber Fraud: What It Is, How It Happens, and How To Protect Yourself
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre (FGWRC) is hosting a Zoom workshop on Fraud and Cyber Fraud presented by Laurie Cox and Brittanie Corona, Leadership team at RBC Pembina and Oakenwald. Nearly half of Canadians have fallen victim to fraud. This session will take you through the different types of fraud, how it happens, and how you can protect yourself. They will speak to the common fraud tactics to keep you informed and help you spot fraud before it happens. Pre-registration…
Event Details »Organizing with Sara: Kitchens & Pantries
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre (FGWR) is hosting a Zoom workshop presented by Sara Verwymeren of Three Pines Organizing. This one-hour class will teach you how to put your kitchen and pantry in order. They will discuss systems, products, and tips to make your kitchen a space you love. Come prepared with your questions for their Q&A at the end of class. Your class includes: - lesson outline - goal and progress worksheet - detailed pantry plan - simple task…
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