What’s On – Oct. 14, 2010

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15

A floor shuffleboard tournament will be held at Prairie Oasis Oct. 19 starting at 9 a.m. sharp. Teams of two people. Cost: $5 per person. Enter by Oct. 15 by calling 727-6641.

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Grace Lutheran Church is sponsoring the world-renowned African Children’s Choir at the Victoria Inn, Grand Salon at 7 p.m. A free will offering will be collected for the choir to support education for children in Africa.

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A trunk show of quilts from Shelly Wicks and Jeanne Large’s newly released book called “Tis the Season” will be showcased from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Assembly.For more info, call 761-2583 or824-2537 or email tistheseason0216@gmail.com.

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Sign up now for Green Action Centre’s Master Composter Training and Volunteer Program at the East End Community Centre for two Friday evenings, Oct. 15 and 22; and two Saturdays, Oct. 16 and 23. Anyone interested in composting and educating other, beginners, welcome. Apply now, space is limited. Call Lindsay at 729-2493 or l.hargreaves@brandon.ca

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The RCA Museum at CFB Shilo presents a new temporary exhibit featuring four mortars spanning almost 100 years and a Second World War truck from our collection. Featured are a German heavy mortar captured by Canadians in the First World War, a rare prototype Canadian 120-mm mortar and towing vehicle from 1945, a Cold War Soviet 120-mm mortar and the 81 mm mortar of the type used in Afghanistan today. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on the weekends and holidays.

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Visit Daly House Museum for a taste of Victorian living. We have an upcoming fundraiser called the Victorian Market Place on Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West End Community Centre. Vendor tables available for $20. For info, call 727-1722. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m.

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The Brandon General Museum and Archives is now incorporated and has a board of directors: Errol Black, chair; Barb Andrew, vice-chair; Bill McGuire, secretary/treasurer. In the upcoming weeks we hope to announce a manager. Tax receipt memberships are now available for $25. To order or for more info, call 717-1514 and leave a message.

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The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Hangar #1, Brandon Municipal Airport is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., seven-days-a-week.

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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 1:15 p.m. and Rowdy Group meets every at 1:15 p.m. at 311 Park Ave. E. Cost for each event is $3.50 for members; $4.50 non-members. Everyone welcome. For info, call 571-2050.

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The Brandon Farmers’ Market Co-op Inc. runs every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Town Centre. Items include local produce, baking, canning, jams and jellies, honey, perogies, egg noodles, handmade soaps, lotions, teas and crafts.

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Afternoon Dances at the Central Community Centre takes place every Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Alda 728-8790 or Elsie at 728-1412.

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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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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.; bean bag baseball at 1 p.m.; Scrabble at 1 p.m. For more info, call 727-6641.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the Army, Navy and Airforce 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, OCTOBER 16

Westman Stroke Support Group will meet at the Town Centre (turn right of the former lottery booth) at 1:30 p.m. unless noted.

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Join the Westman Wilderness Club for a day hike. Call Brian 725-0774.

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Dance the Night Away with music by the Tiger Hills at the Souris Glenwood Community Hall fro, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Admission: $10 at the door; lunch served at 9:30 p.m. For more info, call Donna 483-3092 or Joyce 728-2949.

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Join the Westman Wilderness Club for an overnight back trip to Cairn’s cabin in Riding Mountain National Park. Call Ed Beamish 764-2108.

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The International Women’s Food and Craft Market will take place at Knox United Church from 1-4 p.m. Come shop around the world. We will have crafts, packaged foods and entertainment from cultures all around the world. For more info, email womensfood_craftmarket@hotmail.com

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Birdtail Valley Fall Harvest Jamboree will take place at the Birtle Community Hall with sign-up, open mike and band scramble from 1-5 p.m.; supper served in hall from 5-6:30 p.m.; picker’s choice jam from 6:30-9 p.m. For more info, call Ken 842-3853 or Dwight 842-5212.

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Club 77 Singles’ Halloween Costume Dance, will take place at the Ukrainian Reading Hall, with music from After Eight, from 8 p.m to midnight. Everyone welcome. For more info, call 728-6725 or 726-8240.

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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 1-7 p.m. at the Southview Industrial Park (17th St. East and Eastern Access). Donations are accepted. For more info, call 726-4960.

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The Brandon Hills Model Railroad Club meets every Saturday in their Club Room at the Town Centre from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. We give special tours to small groups by appointment only. For more info, call 727-5114.

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Anyone aiming to hone their French skills is welcome to participate in an hour-long informal conversational group for learners at Pennywise Books at 1 p.m. with instructor J.F. Villeneuve. Free admission.

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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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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds classes every Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. Beginners at 9 a.m.; Continuing at 10 a.m. For more info on beginner classes call Kathryn 726-8332.

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If you are single and want to meet new people and play pool, join us Saturdays at 1:30 at the Army and Navy Unit #10 or on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call Doug 725-1477 or Mary Ann 721-1249 for more info. Please be sure to park in their parking zone so you don’t get towed away.

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

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17

The AfriGran Coffee House is open at Crocus Plains School cafeteria from 2-4 p.m. An African grandmother and grandfather are travelling across Canada to raise awareness of the plight of people in sub-Saharan Africa. As well, Brandy Robertson from BU department of Psychology and Math will be sharing her head for the Stephen Lewis Foundations, “A Dare to Remember” campaign. Coffee available from Forbidden Flavours. For more info, call Brandy 761-8551.

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Brandon Naturalists Society offers “Waterfowl/Eagles/Late Shorebirds”, at Whitewater Lake. For more info, Cal Cuthbert 729-3504 (w) or 727-2239 (h). Meet at 9 a.m. in the parking lot of Capitol Theatre at the southend of the Brandon Shoppers Mall.

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The Elgin community invites you to attend their Fall Smorg in the Elgin Community Hall from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults: $10; 12 and under, $10; preschoolers, free. For more info, call Marg 483-7318.

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Westman Friends of the Bluebirds will hold their annual fall meeting at 2 p.m. at the Discovery Centre. Nesting results for 2010 will be discussed. Please ensure results of Nest Lines have been sent to Barry Dannard, Box 569, Killarney, MB. R0K 1K0. Anyone interested in Bluebirds are welcome.

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Griswold Fall Supper will take place at the Griswold Community Centre with three seatings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Advance ticket reservations only – by calling Lorna 855-2184, Dorothy 728-5841 or Doreen 855-2169. Take-outs available. Adults: $12; 6-12 yrs. $5 and preschoolers, free.

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St. George’s Fall Supper will take place at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Adults: $12; 6-12 yrs. $6. For more info, call Lynn 726-8600 or the office 728-6542.

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Club 77 Singles meet for brunch at Little Chalet at 11:45 a.m. For further info, call 728-6725 or 726-8240. Current and prospective members welcome.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 18

Baby Arrives – The Family and the Breastfed Baby. Learn more about this and the breastfeeding family at a La Leche League meeting at Knox United Church at 7 p.m. All mothers, mothers-to-be, and babies are welcome. Call Teresa at 571-0784 for more info.

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Healing Gospel Service will take place at West End Community Hall with special guest speaker Sharon Thomas at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info, call 728-8540.

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Peace by Piece Quilt group meets every in Southminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Both beginner and experienced quilters are welcome. For more info, call Sheila at 725-2418.

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Acquired Brain Injury Survivour and Family Support Group meets at A5 Public Health Town Centre from 7-9 p.m. For more info, call 1-866-327-1998 or e-mail 2008abi@live.ca.

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Townhall meeting with Mardi Tindal, moderator of the United Church of Canada will take place at Knox United Church at 7 p.m. For more info, call Rev. Craig Miller, 855-2055 or 729-0433.

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The Brandon Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meets the third Monday of each month in the Canadian Diabetes office on 10th Street at 2 p.m. This is open to all diabetics and care givers. For more info, call Gord 727-7691.

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A flu shot clinic will be held at Prairie Oasis from 9 a.m. to noon. Everyone welcome to attend.

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The Brandon Camera Club meets from Sept. until June at Crocus Plains School. Park in the back parking lot, west of the school and enter the south doors. This week:

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Naomi Rebekah Lodge #6 meets at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Corner.

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Griswold Connection meets for lunch at noon. Call Betty 726-9599.

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The Brandon Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meets in the Canadian Diabetes office on 10th Street at 2 p.m. This is open to all diabetics and care givers. For more info, call Gord 727-7691.

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Divorced? Separated? Need help? DivorceCare Support Group meets every Monday until Dec. 6 at Bethel Christian Assembly from 7-8:30 p.m. Videos and discussion. For more info, or to register, call 727-0639.

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

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#60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Swiftsure 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 Armoury on Monday evenings. For more info, call the Ships Office 728-3168 or Commanding Officer Lt. (N) Evelyn Gaboury 761-5623.

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Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do Club classes are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 29 10th St. Call 724-5933 for info.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practiced at the Southend Community Centre, Mondays at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976 or Dale 725-3715.

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

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Healing services take place every Monday at West End Community Hall at 7 p.m. For more info, call 728-8540.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds beginner and continuing classes at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church at 9:15 a.m. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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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 e-mail info@brandon@mb.ca.

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Test your steel-tip darts skill at the ANAF Darts Challenge each Monday at 7 p.m. at the ANAF. Singles format. All ANAF members and guests welcome. Call Greg 724-6153 for more info.

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East End Sunshine Club meets Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the East End Community Centre for cards and lunch. New members welcome. For more info, call Ann 727-1198.

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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 Seniors stitch 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 a fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. Open to the public. 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 Sheila at 725-3095. For more info about the society or go to www.mbgenealogy.com.

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

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Prairie Oasis Senior Centre offers hot, home-cooked meals today and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon for $7.00.

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Square dance with the Brandon Circle Eights Square Dance Club Mondays at Central Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. Contact Ruth 728-4683 or Barb 725-1745.

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Women in Harmony meet 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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Adult Children of Alcoholics support group meets at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. For more info, call Linda 763-8833 or Debby at 728-6515.

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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, OCTOBER 19

Mental Health First Aid training is open to the general public and take place at the Public Health Conference Room, A5 in the Town Centre today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $50 per person for the 12-hour course material and participant manual. For further info or to register, call 571-8340 or e-mail youngt@brandonrha.mb.ca.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #247 and their Auxiliary are having their meeting at 7 p.m. at Central Community Centre.

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Textile Art Show will take place in the Town Centre opposite Friend’s Boutique from today until Oct. 23. Quilted wall hangings organized by the Glacier Grannies of B.C. Come and meet some of the contributing artists on Oct. 23 from 204 and find out some of their techniques. For more info, call Carol 728-7565.

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Keystone Lion’s Club meets in the lower level of the Lions Manor at 7 p.m. New members/potential members welcome. For more info, call 726-1991 or 573-0940.

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Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba; Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba and the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society offers a family support group at the Centre for Adult Psychiatry Conference Room from 7-9 p.m. For more info, call 725-8555 or 725-8550.

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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 9:30-11 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. For more info, call MFRC 765-3000 ext. 3352 or 4558.

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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 #3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 728-7081.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds beginner class at St. Matthew’s at 7 p.m. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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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 #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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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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Bipolar Support Group meets Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at 7th Street Health Access. For more info, call Nora 578-4833 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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Separated/Divorced Support Group meets Tuesdays at St. Augustine’s Church (downstairs) from 7-9 p.m. For more info or to register, call Allison or Pat 727-2955 or Phyllis 726-1042. Join others who are working to heal and rebuild their lives.

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Prairie Oasis offers choir at 10 a.m. and floor shuffleboard at 1:15 p.m. every Tuesday. 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 Local Cadet Corps in the Virden area, the XII Manitoba Dragoons Cadet Corp, is presently open to new members on any Tuesday from 6:45 to 9:30 p.m. the Cadet Dragoons meet at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Virden at 540-8th Avenue South. This program is open to teens 12 and up. For more info, call 748-3321.

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Lions Club of Brandon’s TV Bingo will be broadcast on Westman Communications (Ch. 12) Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info, call 571-6121 or 725-8832.

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Prairie Health Matters, located in Public Health at The Town Centre, offers the opportunity to drop in and have your blood pressure taken on Tuesday afternoons. Call 571-8357 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 11:30 a.m. Call 725-3848 or 727-3000 ext. 222.

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20

The Brandon Ministerial Association is presenting part three, “Who Am I Now” in a series entitled “The Journey Through Grief” at Memories Chapel from 7-8:30 p.m. To register, call 727-0330.

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Brandon Garden Club meeting will take place at Seniors for Seniors at 7 p.m. Program: Birds and their habitat and attracting birds for the winter. Speaker: Cal Cuthbert from Ducks Unlimited.

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Westman Jeep Association is a family oriented, community minded, and environmentally conscious group of Jeep owners/enthusiasts. Brandon meetings are held at the A and W at 18th Street and Queens Ave. at 7 p.m. Contact Troy 765-4644 or see website www.westmanjeep.com.

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Women with Cancer Support Group meets for lunch in the Blue Room at Huggy’s Restaurant at 1 p.m. For more info, call Mavis 727-2849.

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Brandon Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Day’s Inn, 7 p.m. For further info, call Kathy 725-2293.

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Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers weekly support group for people with Dementia at the Westman Office Unit 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info, call Grace 729-8320.

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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. at the 7th Street Health Access Centre. For more info, call 729-3861.

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Seniors Ladies’ Shuffleboard Wednesdays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, call 727-1106.

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Club 77 Singles meet for coffee at McDonald’s on Richmond Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Drop in and join us. For more info, call 725-3914, 727-2036.

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Aiki-Jiu-Jitsu, a 2,500 year-old Martial Art, is being taught every Wednesday at the Ukrainian Reading Hall from 7-9 p.m. Please note no one under the age of 14 accepted. Cost $20/month. For more info call Chris 726-0321.

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Fairview Home needs volunteers. Residents need help to and from the area of the activities for Wednesday’s Variety Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. and every third Thursday evening. Please call Susan at 571-7478.

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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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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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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds beginner and continuing classes every Wednesday at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church at 7 p.m. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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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 a paint class at 9 a.m.; exercise at 10 a.m. and bridge 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.

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TOPS MB #5075 meets at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th Street North, 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).

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21

Hobbs Manor is hosting a Fall Tea and Bazaar from 2-4 p.m. at Hobbs Manor. Bake sale, raffle draw and craft sale.

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A coffee house for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit people as well as their allies, takes place every third Thursday of the month. For more info, call 727-0417.

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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 nine to 13 years meet 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. Also every Thursday is Out to Lunch, a home-prepared lunch – nutritious and varied. Cost: $8. For more info, call 571-2050.

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Tai Chi is being held at Prairie Oasis every Thursday morning from 10 -11:30 a.m. until November 29. There is no charge for this program at this time.

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Are you looking to improve your communication and leadership skills? Toastmasters offers a supportive, structured environment. Come as a guest and see if this program is for you. Meetings are Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Rolling Pin Restaurant. For more info, call Greg 855-2152 or Paddy 855-2225 evenings.

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Join the ANAF Mixed Darts League to play steel-tip darts each Thursday at 7 p.m. at the ANAF. Doubles format. All ANAF members and guests welcome. Call Greg at 724-6153 for more info.

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Summit Toastmasters Breakfast Club meet every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Rollin’ Pin Restaurant. For information, call Paddy 855-2225.

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Daytime TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 7th St. 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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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 cribbage at 1 p.m.; fundraising bingo at 12:30 (open to the public) every Thursday. For more information, call 727-6641.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds beginner classes every Thursday at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church at 9:15 a.m. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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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. # 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 Canad Inns in the private dining room. For further info, call 728-4924.

UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS

Join Westman Wilderness Club for a pre-Halloween Howl/overnight at Eldon’s on Oct. 22. Call Eldon 476-6434.

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Prairie Oasis fundraising pancake breakfast will be held Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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Neepawa United Church Fall Supper will take place at the CEC Building on Oct. 24 from 4:30-6 p.m. Adults: $10;6-12 yrs. $5; preschoolers free. Take out orders 476-5881 (weekdays) or 476-5622 (leave message). Cut-off for orders Oct. 23 at 6 p.m.

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Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 is holding a Roast Pork Supper on Oct. 24. Doors open 4:30 p.m. with supper at 5:30 p.m. Adults: $12; 6-10 yrs. $6, under 6, free. Reservations accepted. For ticket info, call Renie 727-5536 or the lounge at 728-2881.

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Douglas United Church invites you to their Fall Beef Supper on Oct. 24 with three sittings: 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets only. Adults: $12.50; 5-12 yrs. $6 and preschoolers free. Purchase tickets at the Douglas Store or Mansfield’s Western Shop. For more info, call Donalee 728-0076. Everyone welcome.

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Killarney United Church Fowl Supper will take place Oct. 24 at the C.E. Centre from 4-6:30 p.m. Adults: $10; children (6-12) $5 and under 5 free. Shut-ins may place orders between 1:30-4:30 p.m. by phoning 523-8924. Deliveries will start at 4:30 p.m.

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Prairie Oasis is offering a free bus trip to the Casinos of Winnipeg (McPhillips and Regent) on Oct. 29. Call 727-6641 to reserve your seat.

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A tea, craft and bake sale will be held at Prairie Oasis on Nov. 3 from 2-4 p.m. To rent a table, call 727-6641. Everyone welcome.

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Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) Inc. Manitoba Provincial Conference will take place Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Caboto Centre, Winnipeg. Anyone involved in the ag sector is welcome. For more info call Liz 877-474-2871 or e-mail info@cafanet.com or check out www.cafanet.com

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In celebration of the RM of Whitehead’s 125th anniversary and homecoming held in 2008, the Whitehead History Book Committee was formed with volunteers who worked on the task of compiling and producing submitted information for a book which will be available before Christmas. To guarantee your copy of this limited edition called “Whitehead Wanderings 2”, a deposit of $40 per book is required, payable to the RM of Whitehead or in Brandon, call 727-5114.

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Enjoy fresh quiet country air and help restore the Criddle/Vane Homestead Heritage. Contact Paul at 727-8179.

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Join Friends of the Bluebirds and learn about setting up your own nestbox line, taking over an established one or assisting an experienced member. Call Barry 523-8258 or Bob 727-8985.

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Rideau Park Personal Care Home is looking for volunteers who are willing to offer their time to spend with a resident. If you are interested, please call Barbara at 571-7628.

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The ALS Society of Manitoba requires volunteers 1-2 hours a week for numerous events. If you are interested in donating your time call Sharon 831-1510 or toll free 1-866-718-1642 or e-mail als@deerlodge.mb.ca

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Attention Dirt Oval Stock Car enthusiasts! Looking for individuals interested in forming a stock car/speedway in Brandon. Racing classes would be 4-cyl. pure stock, street stock (V8), mini sport truck (4-cyl. and V6) and super truck (V8). For more info, contact Art at westman_racer@yahoo.ca.

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OSISS (Operational Stress Injury Social Support) an operational stress peer group that assists currently serving, retired soldiers and RCMP meets every two weeks winter and summer. Operational Stress Injury (OSI) is defined as a persistent psychological difficulty resulting from operational duties performed by a member of The Canadian Forces such as anxiety, major depression, alcohol or substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. For more info, contact 765-3000 ext. 4186 or 573-6769.