What's On - June 21, 2012

Friday June 22

Personal Computer Information Fridays will take place at Seniors for Seniors. Questions and answers by seniors who use computers regularly. Members: $3.40; Non-members: $4.50. Refreshments included. For more info, call 571-2050.

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The Rotary book boxes have been replaced at various locations in the city. They are located at the Co-op Marketplace on Richmond Ave., Wal-Mart, Superstore, Sobey’s Westend and Home Hardware on Eighteenth Street. The next book sale will be Sept. 13-15 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Victoria Inn.

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The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo — We will host two more Museum of Civilization exhibits June 21 -Sept. 21 as part of our 50th year celebrations. The “Tunit” and “Places of Power” will open on Aboriginal Awareness Day, June 21. They area about the people and the culture of the Arctic. We are now open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. Call 765-3000 extension 3570 for information and to book tours. For more info, call 765-3000, ext. 3570.

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“The PLUM” is 128 years young — the oldest public building in Souris, Manitoba. It is a museum and tea room. Open in the fall and winter months by appointment only. Call 483-2643 any time, and leave a message with your phone number.

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Clack Brother’s Family Museum is now open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until early September. Located 10 minutes north of Rivers. Come visit the ‘Dream of a Life’ museum. See the antique world in all its glory. Nineteen museums to go through. For more info, call 328-7330.

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The Daly House Museum — Treat Mom to an afternoon of historical relaxation at the museum on Mother’s Day, May 12 from 2- 4 p.m. Adults: $15 ($10 members); $5 child. Limited seating. Call 727-1722 to make your reservation. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more info, call 727-1722 or see us on Facebook. Group tours are welcome.

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The Brandon General Museum and Archives is located on the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. Current exhibit “From This Chair: The Mayors of Brandon from 1882 to the present” featuring the City Council Chambers furniture from Brandon’s original City Hall, photographs of and biographies on all of Brandon’s mayors. Which mayor received the Order of Canada? Who is Brandon’s longest-serving mayor? Who is the only Brandon mayor to have served in all three levels of government? Which mayor was pro-prostitution? Come in and find out. For more info, call 717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

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The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Hangar No. 1, Brandon Municipal Airport is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., seven days a week.The C.A.T.P. is the only museum solely dedicated to preserving the history of the thousands of Canadian, American and Commonwealth air personnel who trained under the “Plan”. See the aircraft and vehicles that trained air force personnel and witness the complexity of these aircraft first-hand as volunteers work to restore rare training aircraft. Proudly, the museum features it’s “memorial book” which pays tribute to the 18,039 RCAF personnel who were lost in training and operations. Admission: Adults $6; youth $4, family rate $13; six and under, free. For more info, call 727-2444 or visit airmuseum.ca.

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Seniors for Seniors offers a Members Birthday Tea on the last Friday of each month at 3 p.m. Come celebrate members birthdays of the month. Cost: Free for birthday person. For more info, call 571-2050.

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Narcotics Anonymous group meets Fridays at St. Mary’s Church, 9:30 p.m.

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Seniors for Seniors Bridge Club at 1:30 p.m. at 311 Park Ave. E. Cost is $3.50 for members- $4.50 non-members. Everyone welcome. For info, call 571-2050.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 in the lounge every Friday and Saturday from 4:30-6 p.m. for members and guests.

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Enjoy refreshments and fun on Friday afternoons with Rowdy Bunch games at 1:15 p.m. at Seniors for Seniors.

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Contract Bridge takes place Fridays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1:15 p.m. For more info, call Irene at 727-7961.

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Prairie Oasis offers exercise at 10 a.m.; Scrabble ($3) at 1 p.m.; and floor curling at 1 p.m. For more info, call 727-6641.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club No. 10 in the lounge every Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. All welcome for members and guests.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

The Brandon Farmers Market is in the Town Centre from 9 a.m. to noon. until the end of October.

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Meet I.C.Clearly - the new mascot for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind - at the Sobeys South for the CNIB BBQ from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Big Brothers and Big Sisters hosts SK84KIDZ, a fundraising skate-a-thon at Kristopher Campbell Memorial Plaza at noon. Open to skateboarders, in-line skaters and BMX bikers, and will feature live bands at 4:00 p.m. For pledge forms, call 727-1787.

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Brockie Donovan will host Gossip in the Graveyard tours at Brandon Cemetery at 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Register before June 18 at 724-2682. Tickets are $15, all proceeds go to Westman Hospice.

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The Habitat for Humanity Restore will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Southview Industrial Park (17th Street East and Eastern Access). Donations are accepted. For more info, call 726-4960 or 573-2285.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10 Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.

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Dual Recovery Anonymous Group is a self-help peer support group for those who are looking to recover from being affected by both an addiction and a mental health issue. Meetings take place Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the 7th Street Health Access Centre.

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Brandon Community Orchestra meets Saturdays at the Brandon University’s Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall from 9:30 a.m. until noon. For more info, call Jeff 726-8294.

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Divorced, widowed, single? Come join us. Prairie Social Singles, a group of people who like to play pool, dance, have coffee and make new friends. Contact Betty 728-6183 or Diane 483-3665.

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Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For location and more info, call 727-4742.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner classes are held at 9 a.m. and continuing classes at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24

Westman Jams invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at the Sprucewoods Community Club (near Shilo) from 1-5 p.m. Entertainment is free, donations welcome. For more info, call Reg 763-4716 or Brenda 752-2153.

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Brockie Donovan will host Gossip in the Graveyard tours at Brandon Cemetery at 3 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Register before June 18 at 724-2682. Tickets are $15, all proceeds go to Westman Hospice.

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Club 77 Singles meet for brunch each Sunday at Mum’s Family Restaurant at 11:45 a.m. sharp. For further info, call 728-6725 or 726-8240. Current and prospective members welcome.

MONDAY, JUNE 25

The Manitoba Lotteries Heart and Stroke Big Bike Event will take place from 1-8:30 p.m.at the Canad Inns For more info, contact 571-4083 or email ameszaros@heartandstroke.mb.ca.

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#60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Swiftness is enrolling youth ages 12-18 in the Sea Cadet program Learn Marksmanship, Seamanship, Sailing and more at a little or no cost. Parades are at the Brandon Armour on Monday evenings. For more info, call the Ships Office 728-3168 or Commanding Officer Lt. (N) Debbie McArthur 726-3498.

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A parent’s group has formed and will meet at Knox United Church in the lounge from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come talk about parenting, life, children, relationships and whatever else touches your soul. Babysitting is provided for children up to age five in our nursery. Call the church office 727-6975 for more info or email Tessa at tdmrasset@hotmail.com.

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Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do Club classes for ages 7 and above are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 126 10th St. Parent and child classes. Call 724-5933 for info.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.

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Brandon ANAF Steeltip Darts League has started up for the season. We have changed to Monday nights at the Army and Navy on 14th Street. Come join us in the fun and games. New members always welcome. For more info, call Mike 720-0388.

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Wheat City Lawn Bowling takes place on a drop-in basis at 345 Park St. Mondays through Thursdays at 7 p.m. Your first visit is free. Equipment and instruction available. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Chris 726-0493.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner and continuingclasses are held on Monday at 9:15 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the ANAF Brandon Unit #10 Mondays at 5 p.m.- Fridays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 5 p.m. Members and guests.

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The Nearly New Shop, 601 Ninth Street, is open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All profits to the BRHA. Donations gratefully accepted. For further info, call 728-7137.

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Keystone Dancers evening clogging 6-9 p.m. and line dancing 1-3:30 p.m. are every Monday at Royal Canadian Legion No. 3. Call Jean 725-2095 or Sally 727-8783.

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Brandon MCC Thrift Store at 414 Pacific Ave. now has new summer hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am. to 4:30 p.m. with Thursdays open until 8 p.m. We have openings for new volunteers. Contact Shelly 727-1162 or e-mail bdn414@mymts.net or store by the store.

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St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer with our community service groups. Registration for our First Aid Volunteers (age 16 and up) will be accepted on any Monday evening (except holidays). Meetings are held at the St. John Ambulance Training and Community Services Centre in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre at 7 p.m. For more info, call 727-4466 or email info.brandon@mb.sja.ca.

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Brandon Community Playgroups are open from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday at the West End Community Centre and Thursday at South End Community Centre. Cost is $2 per family, bring snack. Call Stacey 724-2573 for info.

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Seniors for Seniorsstitch and chat takes place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. and shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost for shuffleboard is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-member and includes coffee and a treat. Call 571-2050 for more info.

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Prairie Oasis holds fundraising bingo at 1:15 and 6 p.m. Open to the public. This is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. Also Bean Bag Baseball at 10 a.m. For more info, call 727-6641.

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The SW Branch of Manitoba Genealogical Society Library is located at Knox United Church and is open Mondays (except on stat holidays) from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment by calling 725-3095. For more info about the society visit swmanitobagenealogy.ca.

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Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds cribbage on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Cost $2. Bring a partner.

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Prairie Oasis Senior Centre offers hot, full course, home-cooked meals at 11:30 a.m. today and Thursday and noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Cost is $8.

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Women in Harmony meet Mondays at Hillcrest Personal Care Home, 7 p.m., for an evening of song. For more info, call Naomi at 726-8569 or Linda at 726-4274.

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Assiniboine Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Canad Inn. Call Bob 726-5448 or Ralph 726-1314.

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UCT TRAVO bingo is held at the Brandon Friendship Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early-bird games at 6:45 p.m. Regular games at 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

The Manitoba Lotteries Heart and Stroked Big Bike Event will take placefrom 3-8:30 p.m.at the Canad Inns For more info, contact 571-4083 or email ameszaros@heartandstroke.mb.ca.

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Ladies’ Brandon Crocus Lions’ Club meetings take place at 7 p.m. at Westman Lion’s Manor. New members welcome. For info, call 571-0674.

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Al-Anon Family Group meets at 10:30 a.m. in the John Howard Society boardroom at 153-8th Street (use front door). Call 571-3684.

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Are you a parent or grandparent alienated from your children and/or grandchildren? This is a support group to assist you in coping with your sense of loss, grief, despair. The group meets at 7 p.m. For more info, call 728-7208 or 725-4683 or 1-800-282-8069.

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Manitoba Lung Association offers asthma information sessions. Pre-registration is necessary by calling 725-4230.

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Shilo Military Family Resource Centre Thrift Shop, located at the Faith Centre (beside Our Lady of Shilo Chapel) is open to the general public. Hours: Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. as well as Thursdays 9-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. For more info, call 765-3000 ext. 4553.

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Visit the 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum. Come check our “on loan” Order of Canada medal as well as many other military artifacts at the Brandon Armoury. Open on Tuesdays 9 -11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.

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Westman Shuffleboard Club offers floor shuffleboard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at the Riverview Curling Club. Newcomers are welcome to try the game without any obligation. Instruction and equipment are provided. For further info, call Ida 728-2927.

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Cribbage is played at ANAF at 7 p.m. Bring your partner.

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Cribbage is played at Branch No. 3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 728-7081.

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Ninja Tots classes are held Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. for 45 minutes at 126 10th St. Children must be between the ages of 4-6 years. Fun, bully proofing and fitness. For more info, call 724-5933.

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The Wheat City Carving Club meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Valleyview Community Centre on Whillier Drive. Everyone welcome.

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Sidney Community Centre bingo is held every Tuesday with early birds start at 6:45 p.m.; regular bingo at 7 p.m. and three building jackpots. Everyone welcome.

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Valleyview Cribbage is played at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Don’t need a partner. Call Gerry at 726-8358.

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Tuesday Tops MB No. 3778 meet at St. Matthew’s Cathedral with weigh-in at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call Ellen 724-2537. Use 13th Street entrance.

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Pickup Shuffleboard will take place at Seniors for Seniors Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. For more info, call 571-2050. Cost: $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Everyone welcome.

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Bipolar Support Group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 7th Street Health Access. For more info, call Nora 578-4823 or Marilyn 725-0607.

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Central Happy Haven Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m. at Central Community Centre for cards (500) and are joined by the Handbells at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For cards, call Doug 728-9430 and bells, call Eileen 728-1300.

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Prairie Oasis offers choir at 10 a.m.; floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost is $3. For more info, call 727-6641.

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20/20 Toastmasters meet in Room 243 BRHC, 4:45 p.m. Call Shirley 726-5344; Patti 727-2042 or Bette 726-4191.

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Carousels and Dolls Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View over 6,000 dolls, Barbies, antique, composition dolls and more. Volunteers are always welcome. For more info, call 728-1245.

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The Virden Legion Cadet Corps invites youth between the ages of 12 to 18 to come and check out the Cadet Corps. The Cadet Dragoons meet on Tuesdays from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Complex at 540 8th Ave. There are no registration fees, no uniforms, no insurance fees or activity fees, just a commitment to attend on a regular basis. For more info, call 748-3321.

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Diabetes and Heart Health Promotion located at A5-800 Rosser Ave., offers the opportunity to drop in and have your blood pressure taken on Tuesday afternoons. Call 578-2370 for information.

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Traditional Karate of Brandon holds classes and training for all belt levels Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. for children and 7-8 p.m. for adults. Locations are Tuesdays, West End Community Centre; Thursdays, East End Community Centre. Beginners welcome anytime. For info, call 728-2612.

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Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. in the basement at Knox United Church, (use east door). Call 571-3684.

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The Rotary Club of Brandon weekly meeting and luncheon at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns at 11:45 a.m. Call Don 727-0493.

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Kiwanis Club of Brandon meets at noon at the Brandon University small dining room. Contact Peter at 729-8331.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner and continuing classes are held at 5:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

Kids nine and up can learn how to use cameras and how to be more artistic with their photography. The session is held at ACC from 6 - 8 p.m. and requires registration and tuition. Another workshop will be offered July 21, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more info call 725-8725.

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Seniors for Seniors offers a Writers Group at 1:30 p.m. Writing for pleasure and enjoy social time with others who enjoy the written word. Members: $3.50; Non-members: $4.50. For more info, call 571-2050.

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Brandon and Area Suicide Bereavement Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Kim 571-4183 or Cherie 725-9330 for more info. Come and share with others who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide. You are not alone.

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Look Good, Feel Better Program is a two hour free workshop to help women manage the appearance related side effects of cancer and or its treatments. To register please call Marg at 848-2163 or Helena at 726-8315.

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Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers weekly support group for people with Dementia at the Westman Office Unit 4B from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info, call Grace 729-8320.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.

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Dual Recovery Anonymous Group is a self-help peer support group for those who are looking to recover from being affected by both an addiction and a mental health issue. Meetings take place Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 7th Street Health Access Centre. For more info, call 578-4849 ext. 3675.

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Seniors Ladies’ Shuffleboard Wednesdays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 3, 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, call Karen 728-0759 or Marion 726-3374.

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Club 77 Singles meet for coffee at McDonald’s on Richmond Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Drop in for some coffee and conversation. Members, prospective members and friends are invited to join us. For more info, call 728-6725, 726-8240.

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Wednesday TOPS 5277 (new chapter) will meet at Knox United Church with weigh in at 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Meeting to follow. For more info, call Annette 725-2559.

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71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. Army Cadets is open to all youth, 12-18 years of age. For more info, call 728-7665.

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Prairie Social Singles meet for pool each Wednesday at 7 p.m at the ANAF Hall, followed by coffee at McDonald’s on Richmond Ave. For more info, call 728-6183 or 483-3665.

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Waves of Hope Dragon Boat Team invites breast cancer survivours to our “Come n’ Try” dragon boating on Lake Minnedosa on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Car pool leaves from Mac’s Truck on First Street at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call Kathy 728-0764.

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Keystone Dancers Clogging beginners at 10 a.m., second year 11 a.m. and intermediate at 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall. Call Jean 725-2095 or Sally 727-8783.

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Come play Scrabble every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Army and Navy. Bring a friend. For more info, call Carol 726-1117 or Amy 728-3271.

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Prairie Oasis offers paint class at 9 a.m.; exercise at 10 am.; bridge ($3) at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. For info, call 727-6641.

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A playgroup is held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral from 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome.

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Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Sundays. Contact 571-3685 (24-hour service).

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Seniors for Seniors offers afternoon games at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost $3.50 for members; $4.50 non-members; Please call 571-2050 for more info.

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TOPS MB No. 5075 meets at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th St. N., with weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m. For more info, Evelyn 727-8985 or e-mail andy208@mts.net.

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Wheat City Al-Anon Family Group meets in the basement of St. George’s Anglican Church, side door, 8 p.m. Call 571-3684 for more information.

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Canadian Blood Services donor clinic at The Town Centre is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 -7:30 p.m. and also the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins welcome.

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Westman Narcotics Anonymous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AFM — Parkwood (rear entrance).

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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner and continuingclasses are held at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

Moms of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) meet at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Babysitting provided. Call Karrie 728-2473.

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The Lion’s Club of Brandon meet in the Lion’s Den of Lion’s Manor at 6:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. For more info, call 571-6121 or 725-4422.

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LINKS meetings take place at 2510 Park Ave. Contact Vivian 727-1022 or write to 2510 Park Ave., Brandon, R7B 0S3.

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Little Bits of Brandon Miniature meets at Parkview Seniors Housing Co-op Ltd. at 1321 13th Street at 7 p.m. For more info, call Marg 725-0875 or Leona 728-8181.

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Weekly bingos are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 banquet hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early bird at 7 p.m.; regular games 7:30 p.m. All welcome!

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Navy League Cadets for boys and girls 9-13 years meet Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury.

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Seniors for Seniors offers cribbage at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $3.50 for members; $4.50 non-members; Out to Lunch, a home-prepared lunch - nutritious and varied is offered for $8. You must pre-register. For more info or if a ride is needed, call 571-2050.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 7:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.

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Westman Shuffleboard Club offers floor shuffleboard on Thursdays and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Riverview Curling Club. Newcomers are welcome to try the game without any obligation. Instruction and equipment are provided. For further info, call Ida 728-2927.

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Summit Toastmasters Breakfast Club meet every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Aaltos. For information, call Paddy 726-6480.

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Daytime TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 20-7th  Street Health Access Centre with weigh-in 1:15-1:45 p.m. and meeting at 2 p.m. No gimmicks, just sensible weight loss since 1948. For more info, call Betty 725-2691.

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Bingo takes place at the Sprucewoods Community Hall every Thursday with Share the Wealth at 6:20 p.m.; early birds 7 p.m.; regular games 7:30 p.m. There are 17 regular games; Jackpot $1,000 in 52 numbers; 7 special games which include Bonanza and a progressive Jackpot. Canteen open.

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The Habitat for Humanity Restore will be open Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southview Industrial Park (17th Street East and Eastern Access). Donations are accepted. For more info, call 726-4960 or 573-2285.

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Peer-facilitated eating disorder support groups are offered at 7 p.m. at Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre. For more info, contact Lynne at 728-2499.

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SKY-HY Toastmasters meet in the Blue Room of Huggy’s Restaurant (Thunderbird Bowl) for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Call Gerry at 727-0197 for more info.

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Prairie Oasis offers Tai Chi at 10 a.m.; fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m. (open to the public) every Thursday. This is a fundraiser for Meal on Wheels. For more information, call 727-6641.

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Retired Educators’ Bridge meets at Valleyview Community Club at 1:15 p.m. Call Vicky 727-6261.

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Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds bingo at 6:30 p.m. with early bird at 7 p.m. $1,000 in 52 numbers. Lottery Lic. No. 1185 BI BO.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds 0ff Sensibly) MB #2152 meets at Knox United Church (17th St. entrance). Weigh-in 5:50-6:45 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. For more info, call Olive 728-2898 or 1-800-932-8677.

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Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset meets at 5:45 p.m. at Mum’s Restaurant, Wheat City Golf Course, in the private dining room. For further info, call 728-4924.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner and continuingclasses are held at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.

UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS

Heart of Worship Ministries invites all to come listen to Jim Isakason and Lloyd Selby of Denver, CO at the North End Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. on June 29 and 30. They will both be ministering with strong prophetic anointing with words of knowledge, prophecy, gifts of healing and deliverance. For more info, call Murray 728-9839 or Bridget 728-8540.

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Prairie Social Singles dance will take place June 30 at the Shriners Hall at 8:30 p.m., featuring music by The Bad Land Bandits. Members/associate member $13; non-members $15. For more info, call Betty 728-6183 or Diane 483-3665.

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Once again it is time for seniors to “Hit the Road” with Seniors for Seniors’ bus trips. Upcoming: Carman Multicultural Day, June 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tour Dufferin museum, a greenhouse and be musically entertained. Cost is $85 all inclusive. Also upcoming: Clear Lake Lunch on the Martese, July 17; Peace Gardens and Anchorage Gardens, Aug. 16; Qu’Apelle Valley and Esterhazy, Sept. 18; Virden and Pumpkin Patch, Oct. 9. You must pre-register for these trips by calling 571-2050.

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Pickerel Fish Fry will be held at the Killarney United Church C.E. Centre from 4:30-7 p.m. on July 1. Cost: Adults $12; 12 and under free.

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Brandon’s 4th annual Ovarian Cancer Walk will take place on Sept. 9 starting at the Shoppers Mall. Register on-line now at ovariancancerwalkofhope.ca and for every $50 raise before July 3, your name will be entered into an early-bird draw. For more info or to volunteer email walkofhope@wcgwave.ca or follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BrandonOvarianCancerWalkofHope.

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The Wawanesa United Church is conducting a special service as a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the union of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Wawanesa. The service wil be held on July 8 in connection with the Pound, Pail and Paddle weekend. Church service will be at 11:15 a.m. with a lunch to follow. If you or your family have had connections to the Wawanesa United Church over the years, it is hope that you will attend. There will be a guest speaker for the service. An updated written history is being prepared. A time capsule will be opened and a historical quilt top will be on display.

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East End Community Centre presents their 80th Birthday Reunion on July 20-21. Stroll down memory lane visiting old friends and viewing photos from the past and present. Saturday will feature a carnival for the kids, BBQ and outdoor social with live entertainment. For further info, call Dana 720-9772 or Randy 721-1059 or email eecc@hotmail.ca.

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Métis Festival, “Two Days Done the Métis Way”, sponsored by the Grand Valley Local of the Southwest Region of the Manitoba Métis Federation, will take place Sept. 1-2 on the property owned by Andy Dubois 34 km south on Highway 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Volunteers are welcome. For further info, call 763-8917, 725-2795 or 726-4470.

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Meals on Wheels will be requiring volunteers to deliver meals in June, July and August. Meals are picked up at 11 a.m. at Prairie Oasis and delivered to recipients. If you can drive once or commit to one day a week for a month it would be appreciated. Without drivers, this service is not possible. Please call Jodee 727-6641 if you can help out at all.

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Volunteers are needed in the following areas in Dinsdale Personal Care Home: bingo caller, reader, one-on-one visitor, shopping escort and porters. For more information, call Shelly or Sharon 727-3636.

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The Brandon Hills Model Railway has relocated to 19 - 9th Street, adjacent to the Brandon General Museum. Looking for new members to assist in re-building two layouts. Open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more info, call 727-5114.

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Victoria Landing Retirement Residence has a volunteer opportunity available for a healthy-minded individual to lead our chair exercise program. Classes are Monday and Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Required time commitment would be about four times per month. Please call Peggy at 571-6000.

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If you have had Type 2 diabetes for five years, are 50 years or older and would be willing to participate in a research study about your experiences in coping with this disease, please contact Dr. Bowman at Brandon University at 727-7397.

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Fairview Home is looking for volunteers to help with Reading Club, Bible Study and Saturday afternoon programs. Please call Rosslyn at Volunteer Services 578-2627.

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre is open Monday from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Fridays. Contact 727-6161.

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26th Field Regiment Museum on the main floor of the Brandon Armoury, corner is open every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m.

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Samaritan House Training Centre at 1610 Pacific Ave. offers upgrading courses in English and Math as well as Basic Computers. All classes are free. Call Michelle at 727-1268 for more information.

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Hall Rentals are available at Prairie Oasis for birthdays, anniversaries etc. We cater suppers to groups of 50 or more. We are also a charitable organization and issue tax receipts for donations made to the Senior Centre. For more info, call 727-6641.

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The Brandon MCC Thrift Store at 414 Pacific Ave. is looking for volunteers who are good at fixing things and repairing electronic items/computers. Please contact Shelly at 727-1162 or by email at bdn414@mymts.net.

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Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba (ADAM) offers support and education to those individuals experiencing anxiety. For more info, call 725-8550.

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Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba needs your help to make a difference in a child’s or teen’s life. Become a volunteer mentor. For more information, please call Brenda @ 726-6114.

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Victoria Landing Retirement Residence has a volunteer opportunity available for a healthy-minded individual to lead our chair exercise program. Classes are Monday and Friday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Required time commitment would be about four times per month. Please call Peggy at 571-6000.

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“Quit 4 You” Tobacco Dependence Program is available to the residents of the Brandon RHA area. For more info, call Erin at 578-4200.

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The Brandon Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) “Volunteer” adds extra eyes and ears to the Brandon Police Service and our community. Participants are asked to commit four hours a month. They DO NOT approach or apprehend anyone- rather make notes and call police service to alert them. Anyone interested in volunteering or pledging financial assistance can call Chairman Murray Blight 725-8102 or mblight@mts.net.

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Prairie Oasis hall rentals are available for birthday, anniversaries, etc. We cater suppers to groups of 50 or more for these occasions as well as we are a charitable organization and issue tax receipts for donations made to the Senior Centre.

Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition June 21, 2012