Prairie Fire with McNally Robinson Booksellers hosts poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction contests at the end of Nov. Information call 943-9066 or www.prairiefire.ca.
River East Collegiate class of '78 30th reunion Oct. 11. Information: rec-reunion78@hotmail.com.
Golden Gate's 50th Anniversary Oct. 3, evening event and barbecue at the school planned. Volunteers still required, reunion meeting, Sept. 10, 7 p.m. at the school. Information: http://goldengate.sjsd.net/.
International Centre Workplace Entry Program free classes for newcomers about how to work in Canada. Learn about job skills. Paid training. For ages 18 to 30 with benchmarks of 3 or 4. Class #2: now- Sept. 2. Classes are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the International Centre, 406 Edmonton Street, 2nd Floor. Call 943-9158 ext. 247.
Fibromyalgia Support Goup of Winnipeg sponsors Tai Chi For Active Living, Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. Information: Tat Lui, 792-7328 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.
Bonsai Society of Winnipeg annual bonsai display Aug. 30-Sept. 1, Assiniboine Park Conservatory. 774-1960.
University of Manitoba Faculty of Music Division of Preparatory Studies offers lessons and programs including Orff, Suzuki, children's choir, piano pedagogy, and more starting Sept. 2. Information: 474-9797 or prepmusic@umanitoba.ca.
Manitoba Antique Association meeting Sept. 2, 7:15 p.m., Elim Chapel. Topic: Collecting preserving jars.
Friendship Force of Manitoba dinner meeting Sept. 3, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, Corydon & Osborne. Reservations: Shirley, 237-7856.
Deaf Centre Manitoba Nearly New Sale, Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 285 Pembina Hwy. All proceeds used for Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home Resident Care.
Winnipeg Pet Rescue Shelter hosts a garage sale/hot dog sale, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 3062 Portage Ave. Donations of gently used items accepted till Sept. 5 at the shelter.
Concordia Hip & Knee Institute 8th annual golf classic, Sept. 5, registration, 10:30 a.m., shotgun start, noon, Larters Golf & Country Club, 55 River Rd. Register: www.concordiahospitalmb.ca/foundation or 661-7156.
Salvation Army Thrift Store grand opening celebrations Sept. 5, 9:15 a.m. with official ribbon cutting & Sept. 6, 2195 Pembina Hwy.
All Charities - Jump for Kids held Sept. 6 and 7, 9 a.m., Gimli. 160 people jumping, both government and non government people. All money raised go directly to The Children's Hospital Foundation. Call 297-6764.
Manitoba Brain Injury Assoc. 4th annual Umbrella Walk, Sept. 7, registration 10:30 a.m. and Fubuki Daiko Kagemusha, noon, Assiniboine Park. Register, 975-3280.
Benefit Variety Concert & Dinner, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. at the Henderson Highway SDA Church, 1314 Henderson Highway. Proceeds go to a church building fund in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Tickets may be obtained at the door.
Kidney Foundation of Canada - MB Branch 7th Renal Ride "Glide" Stride Event, Sept. 7, St. Vital Park. Information: www.kidney.mb.ca.
Seven Oaks Toastmasters meeting September 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7 to 9 p.m., 725 Atlantic Ave.
The Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg meets Sept. 8, 7 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. Dr. L. Galimova, Physical Medicine specialist, provides an "Update on Fibromyalgia."
Manitoba Organization for Victim Assistance sharing/support session for those who have lost a loved one to homicide, Sept. 8, 7 p.m., 400-491 Portage Ave. RSVP: 831-8950 or help@mova.ca.
Winnipeg Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) holds its first monthly meeting of the 2008/2009 year on Sept. 9 at the Canadian Wheat Board, 423 Main St. Dave Bodnarchuk of event iQ.inc. discusses Event Planning. Call Bridget at info@iaapwinnipeg.com
Luxton Playcentre fall open house and registration, Sept. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:15-3:15 p.m.; Sept. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 1:15-3:15 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m. & 1:15-3:15 p.m., 1080 Powers St. Information: Joann, 282-3126.
Community Singers welcome ladies who Love to Sing with practices beginning Sept. 10, 7-9 p.m., Club Room, Gable Arms Apts, 1590 Henderson Hwy. Information: Evelyn, 338-2554, eshepel@shaw.ca or Barbara, 667-2190.
Girl Guides of Canada fall registration Sept. 11, at various locations. Sparks (ages 5 and 6), Brownies (ages 7 and 8) , Guides (ages 9 to 11) , Pathfinders (ages 12 - 14), Senior Branches (ages 15 - 17). Call 253-3937 or bishopg@mts.net.
Canadian Liver Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Sept. 11, Bridges Golf Club. Call, 831-6231.
18th Annual Provincial Hospice Palliative Care Conference The Many Faces of Palliative Care, Sept. 11 & 12, Victoria Inn Hotel. Speakers: Dr. David Moller, Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, Dr. Leigh Quesnel, Chad Smith and Sharon Hunter. Registration required, 889-8525 or www.manitobahospice.ca. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m., Dr. David Moller and Tom Jackson will present a public lecture, Life's End-Caring, Compassion, and Mindful Presence in the Relief of Suffering.
Behavioural Health Foundation annual general meeting, Sept. 12, 2 p.m., 35A ave de la Digue. Keynote speaker, Marilyn Brick, Member of the Manitoba Legislature for the constituency of St. Norbert. Information: Jan, 269-3430.
River East Collegiate's Class of 1983 holds their 25th reunion with a school tour and reception Sept. 12, 7-9 p.m. at the Collegiate and a social evening Sept. 13. Tickets call Kim 896-4667 or slade_kim@hotmail.com.
Silver Heights United Church New to You Shop, Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m. and Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave.
CN Tracks of Glory Road Race and Fun Run/Walk Sept. 21, 10 a.m., duck pond, Assiniboine Park. Proceeds will support Rossbrook House. Register: 231-7718, www.runningroom.com or www.athleticsmanitoba.com by Sept. 12.
Silver Heights United Church, New to You Shop, Sept. 12 & 13, (Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.), 199 Garrioch Ave.
Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada presents Kick Butt for Colorectal Cancer, fun walk/run, 3K and 5K, Sept. 13, Kildonan Park. Registration: runningroom.com or 256-3644.
Italian Canadian Centre - Centro Caboto Centre celebrates 10th Anniversary, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 1055 Wilkes Ave. 487-4597.
Miles MacDonell Collegiate Alumni Association invites all former and current students and staff to help plan the 60th anniversary reunion of the collegiate to take place in late June 2012. Meeting Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the library at Miles MacDonell Collegiate. Information www.mmcalumni.ca or call Jim Smith 669-3469 or jimsmith@mts.net.
Grand Squares Club start-up square dance for Mainstream and Plus level dancers, Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Norberry-Glenlee Community Centre, 176 Worthington Ave. Information: 837-9431.
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre presents a four part Family Law Workshop Series that will prepare and educate women with basic legal information and resources. Childcare available, healthy snacks provided and bus tickets available. Custody and Access- Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m.; Spousal Support & Family Property, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m.; Domestic Violence, Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m. and Child Support, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m., 1150-A Waverley St. Register: 477-1123. Funded by the Manitoba Law Foundation.
Ovarian Cancer dessert party, Sweeten the Chances for a Cure, Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m., Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. W.
Canadian Liver Foundation offers two fall sessions on Living with Liver Disease, Thursdays, Sept. 18-Oct. 23, Wellness Institute, 1075 Leila Ave. and Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29, Reh-Fit Centre, 1390 Taylor. 831-6231.
Better Fathering, a fathering issues series for men, Sept. 18-Dec. 4, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Kateri Parish, 794 Ellice Ave. Childcare is provided. Information: Donovan, 945-4104, dtomlinson@gov.mb.ca; Paul, 782-7987, better_fathering@mts.net or Luis, 268-6752, lcoelho@gov.mb.ca.
St. Boniface Hospital & Research Foundation hosts their 2nd Annual Cyclothon of Hope Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Verendrye Park in St. Boniface. Cyclists will pedal the heart shaped course while raising money for medical research and patient care intiatives at the St. Boniface Campus. For more information visit saintboniface.ca or call 237-2067.
Children's Hospital Book Market paperback sale, Sept. 25-27, during mall regular hours, St. Vital Centre.
American Women's Club invites women who are American by birth, marriage, or naturalization to their meeting, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Visit www.geocities.com/awcwinnipeg or Barb at barhar@mts.net.
Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church perogy supper Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m., 1001 Grant Ave. 453-4653.
Winnipeg's Ultimate Women's Show Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Assiniboia Downs. Information: www.ultimatewomensshow.com or info@ultimatewomensshow.com.
Cancercare Manitoba presents Challenge for Life, Sept. 27, 9 a.m., Assiniboine Park. Register: 927-5433 or www.challengeforlife.ca.
Lions Foundation of Canada presents Purina's Walk For Dog Guides, sept. 28, registration 9 a.m., walk, 11 a.m., Birds Hill Provincial Park. Register: Bev, 444-2693 or Norm, 895-1607 or www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.
Singles Club 78 of Winnipeg reunion dinner and dance in Oct. Tickets: Joan, 895-2309, Edie, 944-9684 or Ed, 885-1759.
Munroe Jr. High School 50th anniversary, Oct. 2, 5 p.m., 405 Munroe Ave. An evening of entertainment, nostalgia, baseball and community barbecue.
5th Annual Linden Woods Fall Classic 10K race, 5K fun run and family walk, Oct. 13, 9:15 a.m., Ecole Van Walleghem School, 1 Princemere Rd. Register: www.lwfc.ca.
Italian Chamber of Commerce 0f Manitoba gala dinner and dance, Oct. 17, 6 p.m., Fort Garry Place. Honouring Maria De Nardi. Silent auction in support of Green Kids. Tickets, 487-6323.
Free Healthy Brain Forum Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Ave. Featuring Guy Pilch, Canada'a first mental fitness consultant, who draws on his knowledge of current brain research and his own diverse range of experiences to deliver talks to standing room audiences. Register: 943-6622.
Elmwood High School will celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25. All current and former students and staff are invited to come out and join in the many events, which include a dinner and dance. Open house, breakfast and more. Information visit www.elmwood50th.com.
Vincent Massey Collegiate 50th Anniversary Reunion for all years will be held May 27-30, 2010. Be sure to send your alumni contact info (year, snail, phone, e-mail) for the database to masseys50th@hotmail.com or 832-5599. A Social is planned Oct. 25, 2008 at Masonic Temple. www.vmc50threunion.ca.
Christmas Craft Sale crafters wanted Nov. 1, St. James Civic Centre. Call Teresa, 897-4416.
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. For information call 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? For information call 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.
Venio Dictum Toastmasters presents Profiles to Better Communication Skills, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at the Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Call 334-6350 or www.toastmasters.mb.ca.
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., 211 Kimberly 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.
Centennial Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Place Louis Riel Hotel, 190 Smith St. Call Joan at 774-3202.
Irish Myst - the choir of the Irish Association of Manitoba, welcomes new members of all voices - sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. No previous choir experience of musical training is required. Rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 654 Erin St. Call 837-1495.
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.
Research study on auditory alerts and road safety, using a driving simulator. Men 30 to 50 years old or men 70 years of age and over are eligible to participate in this study. Each subject will be paid $20 and parking costs will be covered. Call Dr. Michelle Porter at the University of Manitoba (474-8795 or portermm15 at Hedges School behind Unicity. Instructor is fully certified. Four other locations and days to choose from. Guests welcome to check us out. Call Rose at 888-2447.
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