What's On - May 24, 2012

FRIDAY, MAY 25

New Era School is hosting their seventh annual Spring Powwow with a 7:30 a.m. sunrise ceremony which is open to the public. Breakfast will follow in the Parent/Community Room. Cultural venues will be open from 9:30-11 a.m. with the grand entry beginning at 12:30 p.m.

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The Women’s Resource Centre Grand Opening celebration will take place from 1-4 p.m. at 731 Princess Ave. Everyone welcome. We will be launching our “Fill Our Hope Chest” Capital Campaign.

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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 Club of Brandon would like to thank all of the book lovers in the community for making our recent book sale a great success. We would like to thank the Brandon Sun, Star FM/CKLQ, Victoria Inn, Canada Moving (Mike Becker and staff), Walmart Canada, 82 Air Cadet Squadron, Youth Advisory Council, Brandon Rotaract Club and Inner Wheel members. Without their support, we could not conduct this activity. The Rotary book collection boxes are located at the following locations: Co-op Marketplace, Sobey’s Westend, Superstore and Home Building Centre. 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 — will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. free of charge on May 26 with fireworks in the museum parking lot at 10 p.m. 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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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, MAY 26

Prairie Social Singles dance, with music by Frankitup, will take place at the Shriners Hall at 8:30 p.m. Members/Associate members $10; non-members $12. For more info, call Betty 728-6183 or Diane 483-3665.

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Parkland Mixers Spring Frolic for separated, divorced, widowed or single by choice, will take place at the Watson Art Centre in Dauphin with music by Whiskey Creek. Admission: $12 for members and associate members; $15 non-members. For more info, call Bea 638-8368 or Adrienne 638-1277. The theme is Hawaiian Night.

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Wawanesa townwide yard sales will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The Women of the War Years committee of the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum will be hosting its fourth annual luncheon honouring the Women of the War Years with a presentation by Rosies of the North, a 25 minute film by the National Film Board. For more info, contact the museum at 727-2444.

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The Compassionate Friends of Southwestern Manitoba is celebrating 25 years of service to families who have had a child precede them in death. We invite all who have experienced the death of a child at any age, from any cause to join us at the Children’s Section of the Brandon Cemetery at 3 p.m. for a short Program of Remembrance and Balloon Lift-Off for our children “loved, lost and remembered.” At 4:40 p.m. join other families at Central United Church for a pot-luck supper. Please RSVP to our email at southwesternmb@gmail.com or call 727-1823 and leave your name.

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Parkinson Society Manitoba, Westman and Area, is proud to announce the first Regional Conference to be held at the Royal Oak Inn. Dr. Hobson and his team from the Movement Disorder Clinic in Winnipeg will be presenting on research, developments and interventions for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. For further info, call Jenn 761-0031.

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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, MAY 27

The Virden Costume Closet presents Virden Vaudeville Variety Concert at the Virden Auditorium Theatre at 2 p.m. to help celebrate “100 Years of the Virden Auditorium Theatre.” Local entertainers offer a taste of by-gone days. All proceeds go to the Virden Costume Closet. Tickets are $10 and available at the CP Station and Costume Closet.

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Asian Canadian Festival will take place at City Hall from 1:30-4 p.m. Enjoy the 10th anniversary celebrations with local performers from the Asian Canadian Communities and other guest performers from Winnipeg. This is a free event.

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Tri-Parish Sunrise Service will take place at Dinsdale Park sponsored by St. Matthew’s St. George’s and St. Mary’s Anglican Parishes.

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The Wawanesa Lions Club is holding a Purina Walk for Dog Guides at 1 p.m. with registration at noon. Meet at the Lions Clubroom. All funds raised go directly to the Lions Foundation of Canada for raising, training, and supplying Dog Guides to Canadians at no cost to the recipient.

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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. the last Sunday of the month. Entertainment is free, donations welcome. For more info, call Reg 763-4716 or Brenda 752-2153.

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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, MAY 28

Try out the fun sport of lawn bowling at a free open house at 7 p.m. at the Wheat City Lawn Bowling club in Rideau Park. Seasonal bowling is played on a drop-in basis, Monday through Thursday evenings through the summer - your first visit is free. For more info, call Chris at 726-0493.

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Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets September through June at Crocus Plains High School at 7 p.m. New members and beginner quilters are always welcome. Call Sheila 725-2418 for more info.

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The Manitoba Brain Injury Association and the Brandon and Area Acquired Brain Injury Support Group is holding their monthly support group for survivours and families. The meeting will take place at the Town Centre, Public Health Office from 7-9 p.m. For more info, call 1-866-327-1998.

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Seniors for Seniors are offering a Driver’s Refresher Course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Safety Services of MPI will give this presentation. Soup and sandwich lunch will be served. Cost is $7 per person. For more info, call 571-2050.

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The post parture difficulties support group meets at 7 p.m. at the BRUCH, Nurses’ Residence, West Lounge. We have occasional guest speakers. For more info, call 725-3010. Child care may be available if contacted four days in advance.

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Elks Lodge #14 meets at 8 p.m. at 1005 Assiniboine Avenue.

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Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets September through June at Crocus Plains High School at 7 p.m. New members and beginner quilters are always welcome. Call Sheila 725-2418 for more info.

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Duplicate Bridge is Mondays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 725-4972.

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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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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, MAY 29

Once again it is time for seniors to “Hit the Road” with Seniors for Seniors’ bus trips. The first goes at 8 a.m. The tour of Lower Fort Garry will include lunch, some shopping time and buffet supper at the Royal Fort. Home about 9 p.m. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. The cost is $90 all inclusive and you must pre-register by calling 571-2050. Upcoming: Carman Multicultural Day, June 30; 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.

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Manitoba Lung Association offers asthma information sessions the last Tuesday of most months. 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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Square dance with the Brandon Circle Eights Square Dance Club Tuesdays at Seniors for Seniors at 7:30 p.m. Contact Ruth 728-4683 or Barb 725-1745 for more information.

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Seniors for Seniors offers Yoga classes at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Please call 571-2050 to register.

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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, MAY 30

Prairie Oasis will be holding its annual Paint Display and Dessert Party from 7-8:30 p.m. Come out and see some amazing paintings and enjoy dessert and coffee. Tickets are $5. Call 727-6641 for more info.

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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” paddling at the Sportsplex every Wednesday night. Includes warm-up stretching and exercises, aquasize and poolside paddling. Bring a yoga mat or extra towel, bathing suit and a quarter for the locker. Paddles will be supplied. 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 Senior Songbirds at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $2; afternoon games at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost $3.50 for members; $4.50 non-members; beginner line dance classes are every Wednesday from 1-2:30 p.m. Cost each week is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Please call 571-2050 to register.

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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, MAY 31

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

Steppin’ Out Dance will take place June 2 at the Brandon Legion Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by the Moonshiners. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more info, call 726-4091.

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Souris Heritage Club invites you to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2 from 1-4 p.m. at the Souris Community Hall. Refreshments served. Royal item display, live Scottish dancing, prizes and gifts. Sign our book for the Queen! Wear a hat! Children welcome to dress up as a princesss or prince!

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A Flea Market and Craft Sale will take place at Griswold Curling Rink on June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. $5 per eight-foot table space. Must supply your own table. To book a space call 855-2184. Lunch made available by the Griswold United Church Women.

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The Royal Canadian Legion annual Decoration Day and Memorial Service will take place June 3 with the parade formation starting at Canadian Tire parking lot at 2:30 p.m. Memorial service at the Cenotaph at 3 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs. For further info, call 728-5026.

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Legion Ladies Auxiliary Brandon No. 3 will hold a potluck supper at their next monthly meeting on June 5 in the banquet room at 6 p.m. Please bring your eating utensils. Meeting will follow at 7 p.m. For membership information call Maureen 727-8958.

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Prairie Grannies is hosting the third annual Stride for the Tide to aid African grandmothers raise their orphan grandchildren. Join us for a walk or for refreshments sponsored by Riverheights Terrace at Princess Park on June 8 between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is $5. For more info, call Carol 728-7565.

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The Riding Mountain Conference of Churchmen is holding their annual men’s camp from June 8-10 at Riding Mountain Conference Centre. Camp starts with a supper at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and ends Sunday after lunch. Theme speaker is Dan Palsson and entertainment on Saturday evening is Larry Updike and friends. For more information and registration call Herman 867-3701 or email klassenh@mymts.net or go to menscamp.ca/.

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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; 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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The 30th annual Oldtime Fiddling Contest will take place in the Holland Community Centre June 15-17. Dance to oldtime music by the Moonshiners each evening starting at 9 p.m. On Sunday dance to the Moonshiners and the Tiger Hills Group from 1-8 p.m.

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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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Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School is looking for donations of grad/special occasion dresses for students with financial need. Donations can be dropped off at the front office of the school. Donations accepted now until June! Help make a dream come true. Dresses that are not claimed will be donated to the CP Drama Department or donated to a local charity. For more info, call 729-3900.

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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you managing well and want to stary well? Well let’s get better together. Do you suffer from arthritis, asthma, diabetes, hepatitis, anxiety, cancer, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, weight management issues. If you would like information on a self-management program that was developed from Stanford University, call Prairie Oasis Senior Centre to get further information 727-6641.

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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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Prairie Oasis is having a Penny Fundraiser. The government doesn’t want them anymore, but we do! We will gladly take your unrolled (or rolled) pennies. Just bring them in to 241 8th Street or call us at 727-6641 and we will make arrangements to pick them up.

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Prairie Oasis is having an Amway Fundraiser. If you love the products but don’t know where to get them, now you do. Between now and Christmas order your favorite Amway products and 10 per cent of all retail sales goes to Prairie Oasis. For more info, call Jodee at 727-6641.

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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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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.

Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition May 18, 2012