We currently run our club with one staff member, in addition to our class instructors, so we are extremely grateful and reliant on our member volunteers to help us with running our programs. We are always looking for talented individuals that can share their crafty side for new programming as we develop more activities. Interested in giving back? Whatever your skill or your age, we can find a place for you. 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!
Community News
Getting Back in the Holiday Spirit
Our classes will continue through to the week of December 13th. Our pickleball program has picked up a number of new enthusiasts so we are adding a second court to meet demand. Your safety is our priority. Double vaccinated individuals or members with a medical certificate are welcome. Annual memberships are just $25. Please check our website www.archwood55plusinc.weebly.com for updates, and you can also contact us at 204-416-1067 or by email at [email protected] for details and information about new programs starting up again in January 2022.
Archwood 55 Plus
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.
Leaving a Green Legacy
I’d like you to consider everything you do to reduce your carbon footprint positively. Your answers are similar and diverse, from composting and buying local to lobbying and keeping lawns chemical-free. But there’s more…Your environmental stewardship does not stop when your heart does. You have one more thing to do. The planet asks you to consider or reconsider your Green Legacy and how your funeral plans can make a Positive Difference. For More information visit RichardRosin.ca.
Alzheimer’s & The Holiday Season
The holiday season can be tough for many including people with dementia, their families, and caregivers, but you are not alone. The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba can help you navigate through these difficult times. They can lend a listening ear and provide you with information, education, and support. Many of their programs are also available online including education sessions, support groups and the Minds in Motion® program, so you can join safely from the comfort of your own home. Contact the Alzheimer Society this holiday season to speak with someone who can help guide you through your next steps by visiting
alzheimer.mb.ca.
Circle of Friends Adult Day Program
Our Circle of Friends program is designed to strengthen an individual’s ability to continue to function in their homes as well as remain active in the community. The program runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Transportation can be arranged through Steinbach Handi Van. What are some of the things we do? We have lots of coffee and snacks, participate in light exercise and arts and crafts or games. We often have special guests who perform live music and go out for lunch in the community. For more information, please call 204-320-4600.
Volunteering
Interested in volunteering with us? Whatever your skill set or age, we’ve got a place for you! Volunteers help out with a variety of areas at the Centre including Reception Desk, Event Set Up or Clean Up, Kitchen Help, Meal Delivery, Transportation and more! Volunteer commitments are flexible, ranging from a few hours every week or month. All volunteer positions require a Criminal Record Check. To find out how you can help, call 204-320-4600 or email [email protected].
Community Resources
Our Community Resource program offers a Transportation Program to help you get to and from appointments or run errands in Steinbach and Winnipeg. A fee is associated with this program and rides are dependent on availability of volunteer drivers. Our Equipment Loan program provides you with a wheelchair, walker or cane with the referral of a health care professional. Equipment can only be loaned to a client living in a private residence for up to 3 months. Our Friendly Visitor program connects you with a volunteer that visits with you on a regular basis. We also provide ERIK kits which help you keep important medical information in one place in the event of an emergency. Please call 204-320-4600 if you require access to any of these resources.
Meals on Wheels
A healthy, warm and delicious meal cooked fresh daily and delivered to your door. Meals are cooked at the Centre, Monday to Friday. Whether it has become harder for you to cook for yourself or you want to add some variety to your life, this program is perfect for you! Purchase meals whenever you’d like or sign up for weekly or monthly delivery. We have two Meals on Wheels programs running out of Steinbach and Grunthal. Meals may be purchased for $7 for delivery (residents of Steinbach & Grunthal) or pickup. A meal includes soup, a main dish, sides and dessert. Please call 204-320-4600 with any questions or to order a meal. To receive a same day meal, you must call before 9 am.
December Special Meal ($10):
December 24 – Christmas Dinner: Chicken, meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, vegetables and dessert.
Order by December 17!
Try out a meal today by using the coupon included with this newsletter! Valid from December 15, 2021 – January 15, 2022.
Steinbach Rockin’ Rollers – NEW Program
Are you an avid roller-skating fan, or are you wanting to become one? This new program, offered at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre every Sunday, is for you! Join us from 5 – 6 pm for Skills Practice and 6 – 7 pm for Disco Leisure Skate. There is a $5 fee to participate ($3 for Pat Porter members). Please bring your own roller-skates. All eligible participants must show proof of vaccination upon entry. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an eligible adult.
Stockings for Seniors
Help make someone’s Christmas a little extra special this year! When you purchase a stocking from the Pat Porter Active Living Centre, we will deliver it a person of your choosing or choose a senior in the community that we know. These stockings are filled with goodies as well as coupons for our Meals on Wheels, home meal delivery service. For more information, please call 204-320-4600 or visit www.patporteralc.com.
