Community News
TAPS (Technology Access Program for Seniors)

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is currently working with students (high school and university) and other community volunteers providing “hands-on” technology training at our centre and at six (6) other seniors facilities within the community. For more information on upcoming workshops, we suggest following our Facebook page or by emailing us at [email protected] or (204) 571-2050.

Join the Club

Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. is a wonderful place to meet people, learn new skills and have fun! Everyone is invited to get involved in: yoga, line dancing, exercise group, foot care, Men’s Club, Stitch N Chat, bridge, cribbage, technology training. Some benefits of becoming an annual member include reduced rates for activities and a voice in the organization.

Look for Local at Sobeys

The Healthy Nut Protein Energy Bars are made in Winnipeg by a mother-daughter team committed to offering healthier alternatives to promote better lifestyle choices. The high-protein, low-sugar/carbs energy bars come in seven delicious flavours made with all-natural ingredients like peanut butter, almond butter, and antioxidant-rich green tea, with no additives or preservatives. The bars provide great energy for breakfast, on the go, or for a pick-up before a workout. For every bar purchased, proceeds go towards funding for cancer research. Look for Manitoba-made The Healthy Nut Protein Energy Bars the next time you do your grocery shopping at Sobeys.

Alzheimer’s Support Groups

Being diagnosed with dementia raises uncertainty, fears and unknowns. The Alzheimer Society is a place to turn for a community of services, support and experts that can help ease some of these concerns. One way to feel connected is through our support groups for both for people living with dementia and for their care partners. It’s a great way to connect, interact with and learn from others in a safe environment. With our wide variety of groups, now offered virtually and in-person, you can share, laugh and help others who are on similar journeys as you. Learn more about our support groups at Alzheimer.mb.ca.

The Heart of Giving

Did you know there are numerous ways to donate to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation? They include: 1) Through hosting a fundraiser. 2) To give thanks for care received. 3) To acknowledge someone special. 4) To celebrate a special event. 5) To honour the memory of a loved one. 6) Through corporate philanthropy. 7) Through planned giving in your estate/will. All donations made to the Foundation are used to purchase equipment and support programming at the hospital, making a real difference in the community. For more information or to make a donation, visit our website at brhcfoundation.ca.

Heart Health at Pharmasave

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unrecognized and untreated because there are no symptoms. Your pharmacist can help you reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke, by: 1. Reviewing your medications, helping you take them as prescribed and managing potential side effects. 2. Teaching you how to use a blood pressure monitoring device properly and testing your blood pressure regularly. 3. Advising you how to maintain a healthy weight, and a diet that’s low in sodium. and 4. Guiding you through a step-by-step quit smoking plan. Learn more about how to keep your blood pressure under control by speaking with your pharmacist.

Who We Are

Archwood 55 Plus is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization offering lunches, art and fitness classes, social activities, bus trips and other services to adults ages 55 and older living in the Winnipeg area. Our goal is to encourage graceful aging and empower older adults to lead healthy and active lives while socializing with their peers.

What’s Happening in February

Restart for on-site activities like pickleball and billiards are going strong. Chair Yoga, Yoga Fit Flow, Functional Movement, Tai Chi, Chair Pilates, Line Dancing, Low Impact Cardio and Art class are back. Let’s move, Let’s Dance is also back. It is a fusion of Latin and international music and rhythms such as the Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Disco etc. We have room for more members on Monday and Thursday afternoons for cards and board games. The best part is it is free to our members. Come in and meet new friends, in a friendly environment and get out of the home!

Let’s tour The Leaf Diversity Gardens on Tuesday, February 7th at 1 pm. The wait is finally over and the building looks spectacular! The bus will leave Archwood Community Club at 12:15 pm and return by 3 pm. Cost: $28 Member, $33 Non-member. The Leaf is an indoor horticultural attraction at Assiniboine Park where visitors will journey through four distinct biomes. We will continue our plant-themed talks with Get Growing: Starting Seeds and Transplanting Starter Plants Tuesday, February 28 @ 565 Guilbault St. Plant experts from the Ron Paul Garden center will be available to show us how to get our gardens started with key tips on growing plants from seeds or seedlings. We have our February Luncheon Wednesday, February 15, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM @ 565 Guilbault. Bingo is back on Tuesday, Feb. 22 starting at 1:00 PM. Bingo cards are $10. Check our website for details.

It’s Your Turn to Quit Smoking

Laser Therapy is an accu-pressure point therapy similar to acupuncture but without the dreaded needles. It is a modernized natural approach to help heal the body without the use of drugs. The entire procedure is external, and the laser treatment conducts low energy to accu-pressure points to your ears, face, hands, arm, legs, and feet. The first hurdle in quitting smoking is to get through the nicotine withdrawal phase, which people often dread. The laser treatments significantly reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms, so people generally sail through this phase with greater ease and break their nicotine addiction.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are always looking for our membership to help out with activities to make our programs a success. We have people act as escorts on our bus trips or help out setting up or serving our monthly lunches. Pickleball nets do not set themselves up. To find out how you can help, call 204-416-1067 or email us at [email protected]. Remember we are a club of people that look out for each other, and volunteering is an important way to give back!
Annual memberships are just $30. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected]
Mail: 565 Guilbault Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2J 0R2
Phone: (204) 416-1067