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What's On - May 16, 2013 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Friday, May 17 The Salvation Army will be holding their final PD Day Camp for this school year from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This camp is for children ages 6-12 and the cost is $10. Children are to bring their own lunch. Snacks are provided. Space is limited. To register or for more information, call 204-727-6271. * * * Prairie Pride Lions Club meet at 7:15 a.m. at Mum's Restaurant (Wheat City Golf Course). Come and join us for breakfast. For more info, call 204-727-0961. * * * The Rotary book boxes have been replaced at various locations in the city. They are located at the Co-op Marketplace on Richmond Ave., Wal-Mart, Superstore, Sobey's Westend and Home Hardware on Eighteenth Street. * * * Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired! Why not "Get Better Together!" A free program for living better with chronic disease. Sessions will run in Brandon until May 24 every Friday morning from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the West Lounge, Nurse's Residence at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. To register for the program call 204-578-4800. * * * The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo -- We are open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 204-765-3000, ext. 3570, for information and to book tours. * * * "The PLUM" is 129 years young -- the oldest public building in Souris, Manitoba, located at 142 First Street South. Enjoy a museum, tea room (indoors or out), an outdoor interactive games room for all ages. Wheelchair ramp to main floor. Live historic shows! * * * The Brandon Hills Model Railway has relocated to 19 9th Street, adjacent to the Brandon General Museum. We are currently rebuilding two layouts, an "H.O." and an "N" scale, and are looking for new members to assist. We are open from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more info, call 204-727-5114. * * * Brandon Farmer's Market is now open inside the Town Centre from 9:30 am. to 4 p.m. every Friday. Local products include produce, baking, canning, jams and jellies, honey, perogies, noodles, crafts and much more. * * * Daly House Museum - The original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882. The Daly House is hosting a temporary exhibition featuring the hats from the museum's permanent collection including hats from the Faye Rowe collection. The exhibit "Hats! Reflection of Time" features 50 hats from the 1920s to the 1980s and runs until May 30. Museum hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. * * * The Brandon General Museum and Archives 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 is free. The museum and the 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoon Museum are presenting and exhibit, "Serving King, Queen and Country," in addition to "Time Pieces: Images of Brandon". To contact our curator Mark Veneziano, call 204-717-1514 or [email protected]. * * * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Hangar No. 1, Brandon Municipal Airport. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada's only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers Rowdy Bunch - an afternoon of games, conversation and light-hearted fun at 1:30 p.m. Cost: $3.50 members; $4.50 non-members. For more info, call 204-571-2050. * * * Narcotics Anonymous group meets Fridays at St. Mary's Church, 9:30 p.m. * * * 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 204-571-2050. * * * 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. * * * Enjoy refreshments and fun on Friday afternoons with Rowdy Bunch games at 1:15 p.m. at Seniors for Seniors. * * * Contract Bridge takes place Fridays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1:15 p.m. For more info, call Irene at 204-727-7961. * * * Prairie Oasis offers exercise ($3) at 10 a.m.; Scrabble ($3) at 1 p.m.; and floor shuffleboard ($3) at 1 p.m. For more info, call 727-6641. * * * 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 18 Join the Westman Wilderness Club on May 18-26 for a backpack in Pukaskwa National Park in Ontario. We will be doing the Coastal Hiking Trail. Follow the link provided for more information www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/pukaskwa/activ/activ3.aspx. Call Eldon 204-476-6434 to register or for more information. * * * Club 77 Singles will hold a dance in the North End Community Centre with music by Southern Country from 8 p.m. to midnight. Lunch included. Members $12; non-members $15. All single people and married couples are welcome. * * * The 7th annual Birdtail Pasture Pickin' Jamboree takes place at the Birtle Community Hall with old tyme, traditional country, gospel and bluegrass music. Open Mic sign-up from noon to 1 p.m. today with performances from 1-5 p.m. Bluegrass concert fro, 7-10 p.m. Sunday morning gospel from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by invitation. Indoor jamming on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Outdoor jamming in tents at the Birtle Riverside Park all weekend. For further info, call Ken 204-842-3853; Dwight 204-842-5212; Town of Birtle 204-842-3602 or visit birtle.ca. * * * 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 204-726-8220; Doug 204-728-4976. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner practice class at 9 a.m. and continuing class at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info, call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * 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 204-726-8294. * * * 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 Elvin 204-729-9001. * * * Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Assiniboine Community College. For more info, visit oa.org. * * * SUNDAY, May 19 Eckankar presents a worship service, 'Who Are The Spiritual Masters', at the Lakeview Inn and Suites on 18th Street North at 1 p.m. For more info, call 1-800-225-8810. * * * Divorced Separated Need help DivorceCare Support Group meets every Sunday from Sept. 20 to Dec. 6 at Bethel Christian Assembly from 1:30-3 p.m. Videos and discussion. For more info, or to register, call 204-727-0639. * * * Club 77 Singles meet for brunch each Sunday at the Clay Pot at 11:45 a.m. sharp. Don't eat alone, come join us. For further info, call Isabelle 204-728-6725 or Frank 204-728-0700. * * * MONDAY, May 20 The Brandon Camera Club meets in the lecture theatre at Crocus Plains School. Enter from the west parking lot, south doors. Bring photos for viewing on a jump (flash) drive, a CD or a memory card will work also. * * * Naomi Rebekah Lodge #6 meets at 2 p.m. at Odd Fellows Corner. * * * Griswold Connection meets for lunch at noon. Call Betty 204-726-9599. * * * The Brandon Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meets at Riverheights Terrace at 2 p.m. This is open to all diabetics and care givers. For more info, call George 204-725-1204. * * * Duplicate Bridge is Mondays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 204-725-4972. * * * #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 204-728-3168 or Commanding Officer Lt. (N) Debbie McArthur 204-726-3498. * * * St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer. Meetings are held every Monday except holidays, at the St. John Ambulance Training and Community Services Centre in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre at 7 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn first aid, become an advanced medical first responder and serve your community. For more info, call 204-727-4092 or email [email protected]. * * * 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 204-724-5933 for info. * * * 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 204-726-8220; Doug 204-728-4976. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi continuingclasses are held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer. 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. Meetings start at 7 p.m. This is your opportunity to learn first aid, become an advanced medical first responder and serve your community. For more information call 204-727-4092 or email [email protected]. * * * 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 204-720-0388. * * * Brandon Emotions Anonymous offers a 12-step program for those seeking emotional health every Monday (except holidays) in the Community Kitchen at the 7th Street Access Centre from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please stop at the front desk upon arrival. * * * 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. * * * The Nearly New Shop, 601 Ninth Street, is open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All profits to the BRHC. Donations gratefully accepted. For further info, call 204-728-7137. * * * The Congregate Meal is served at Prairie Oasis Monday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon at a cost of $8 per meal. We also serve supper Monday evening starting at 4:30 p.m. in conjunction with Monday night Bingo. * * * 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 204-725-2095 or Sally 204-727-8783. * * * 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 204-727-1162 or e-mail [email protected] or store by the store. * * * 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 [email protected]. * * * 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 204-724-2573 for info. * * * Seniors for Seniorsstitch and chat takes place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. Share your interest in all needle crafts at a fun and social afternoon. No charge. Proceeds from any items sold go to Seniors for Seniors. * * * Seniors for Seniors offer shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Camaraderie and refreshments. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * Prairie Oasis holds bingo at 1:15 and 6 p.m. Open to the public. This is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. For more info, call 727-6641. * * * 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. * * * Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds cribbage on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Cost $2. Bring a partner. * * * 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. * * * Women in Harmony meet Mondays at Hillcrest Personal Care Home, 7 p.m., for an evening of song. For more info, call Naomi at 204-726-8569 or Linda at 204-726-4274. * * * Assiniboine Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Canad Inn. Call Bob 204-726-5448 or Ralph 204-726-1314. * * * 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 21 The Royal Canadian Legion Wheat City Branch No. 247 will be holding their meeting at Central Community Centre at 7 p.m. Please call John Villers at 204-726-4961 or Maribea Robinson at 204-761-6865 and let them know that you are coming as chicken and chips will be served later. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers Footcare and Blood Pressure clinics at 1 p.m. Appointments available with our retired nurses for nailcare for your healthy feet. Cost: $15 at clinic; $20 at home. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * 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 204-726-1991 or 204-573-0940. * * * Tuesday Al-Anon Family Group (for families and friends of alcoholics) meets every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Church (use the northeast basement entrance). For more info, call 204-571-3684. * * * The Brandon Board Game League meets every Tuesday. Brought to you by Playtime Entertainment and I Want That Stuff. Call 204-724-7295 to register. * * * 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 204-765-3000 ext. 4553. * * * 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. * * * Cribbage is played at ANAF at 7 p.m. Bring your partner. * * * Cribbage is played at Branch No. 3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 204-728-7081. * * * Westman Shuffleboard Club offers a great summer sport in a climate-controlled facility at the Riverview Curling Club every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Newcomers are welcome to come and try the game without any obligation. Instructions and equipment provided. For further information, call 204-726-5911. * * * Rivers 50+ Club meets every Tuesday at the Rivers Community Centre (lower level) at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and games (cards, dominoes, Scrabble, pool). Shuffleboard is at 2 p.m. Members: no charge; non-members: $2. * * * 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 204-724-5933. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner and continuingclasses are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Separated/Divorced Support Group meets Tuesdays at St. Augustine's Church (downstairs) from 7-9 p.m. (use North East stairwell entry). Call Allison or Pat 204-727-2955 or David 204-727-6674 for more info. * * * Sidney Community bingo is held every Tuesday with early birds start at 6:45 p.m.; regular bingo at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. * * * Valleyview Cribbage is played at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Don't need a partner. Call Gerry at 204-726-8358. * * * 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 204-724-2537. Use 13th Street entrance. * * * 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. * * * Bipolar Support Group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 7th Street Health Access. For more info, call Nora 204-578-4823 or Marilyn 204-725-0607. * * * 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 204-728-1300. * * * Prairie Oasis offers choir ($1.50) at 10:30 a.m.; floor shuffleboard ($3) at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost is $3. For more info, call 727-6641. * * * 20/20 Toastmasters meet in the Lecture Theatre at Prairie Mountain Health Centre (BRHC), 4:45 p.m. Call Shirley 204-726-5344; Patti 204-727-2042 or Bette 204-726-4191. * * * 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 204-728-1245. * * * 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 204-748-3321. * * * 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 204-578-2370 for information. * * * 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 204-728-2612. * * * Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. in the basement at Knox United Church, (use east door). Call 204-571-3684. * * * The Rotary Club of Brandon weekly meeting and luncheon at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns at 11:45 a.m. Call Don 204-727-0493. * * * Kiwanis Club of Brandon meets at noon at the Brandon University small dining room. Contact Peter at 204-729-8331. WEDNESDAY, May 22 Seniors for Seniors offers a Writers Group at 1:30 p.m. Writing for pleasure and enjoy social time with others who enjoy the written word. Members: $3.50; Non-members: $4.50. For more info, call 204-571-2050. * * * Brandon and Area Suicide Bereavement Group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Contact Kim 204-571-4183 or Cherie 204-725-9330 for more info. Come and share with others who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide. You are not alone. * * * Look Good, Feel Better Program is a two hour free workshop held to help women manage the appearance related side effects of cancer and or it's treatments. To register please call Marg at 204-848-2163 or Helena at 204-726-8315 * * * Westman Cancer Support Group invites everyone who is experiencing a journey through cancer to attend our support group at Nurses Residence Main Floor, (go to the BRHC information desk and follow the signs) from 7:30-9:30 p.m. We encourage everyone: family, friends, caregivers, etc to attend as well. For more info, call Bob 204-726-8875 or Dot 204-717-0440. * * * 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 204-729-8320. * * * Waves of Hope Dragon Boat team invites breast cancer survivours to our "Come n' Try" paddling at the Sportsplex every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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 204-728-0764. * * * 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 204-726-8220; Doug 204-728-4976. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi continuingclasses are held on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Seniors Ladies' Shuffleboard Wednesdays at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, call Karen 204-728-0759 or Marion 726-3374. * * * Are the walls closing in on you Join Club 77 Singles for coffee at McDonald's on Richmond Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Meet new friends while you enjoy your favorite refreshments. For more info, call 204-728-6725. * * * Wednesday TOPS 5277 (new chapter) will meet at Knox United Church with weigh in at 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. with meeting to follow. For more info, call Marlene 204-728-7590. * * * 71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury. Army Cadets is open to all youth, 12-18 years of age. For more info, call 204-728-7665. * * * Brandon ANAF Mixed Steeltip Dart League meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Army and Navy on 14th Street. Come one, come all and have some fun. No experience needed. For more info, call Mike 204-720-0388. * * * 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 Elvin 204-729-9001. * * * 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 204-725-2095 or Sally 204-727-8783. * * * 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 204-726-1117 or Amy 204-728-3271. * * * Prairie Oasis offers paint class ($7) at 9 a.m.; exercise ($3) at 10 am.; bridge ($3) at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. For info, call 204-727-6641. * * * A playgroup is held at St. Matthew's Cathedral Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome. * * * Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Sundays. Contact 204-571-3685 (24-hour service). * * * Seniors for Seniors offers afternoon games at 1:15 p.m. Enjoy a variety of board and card games as well as refreshments. Cost $3.50 for members; $4.50 non-members; line dance classes at 2 p.m. Joyce Degroot will lead you in this fun fit activity. Cost is $3.50 for members; $4.50 for non-members; Pool Players at 1:30 p.m. Social time around the pool table. Cost $3.50 members; $4.50 non-members. Please call 204-571-2050 to register or for more info. * * * TOPS Mb 5075 meets at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th St. North, with weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m. For more info, email Sharon at [email protected] or call Jill at 204-571-9359. * * * Wheat City Al-Anon Family Group meets in the basement of St. George's Anglican Church, side door, 8 p.m. Call 204-571-3684 for more info. * * * 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. Call 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins welcome. * * * Westman Narcotics Anonymous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AFM - Parkwood (rear entrance). THURSDAY, May 23 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event takes place at Princess Park between Eighth and Ninth Streets at noon. Support the YWCA Brandon! Brandon University Bobcats are challenging all men of Westman to put on a pair of high heels, take a short walk, and have some fun while seeing what it is like to "walk a mile" in the shoes of a woman dealing with family violence. Remington's Steakhouse will be serving up lunch! For more information and pledge forms, call 204-571-3680 or email [email protected]. * * * Brandon Seniors for Seniors offers a Painters Circle.. Come out and enjoy social time with others who enjoy painting. Cost is $3.50 for members or $4.50 for non-members. For further info, call 204-571-2050. * * * The Lion's Club of Brandon meet in the Lion's Den of Lion's Manor at 6:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. For more info, call 204-571-6121 or 204-725-4422. * * * The Kinsmen Club of Brandon meets every second Thursday at Kin Village, 7:30 p.m. For more information, call John 204-724-6945. * * * Moms of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) meet at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Babysitting provided. Call Karrie 204-728-2473. * * * LINKS meetings take place at 2510 Park Ave. Contact Vivian 204-727-1022 or write to 2510 Park Ave., Brandon, R7B 0S3. * * * Little Bits of Brandon Miniature meets at Parkview Seniors Housing Co-op Ltd. at 1321 13th Street at 7 p.m. For more info, call Marg 204-725-0875 or Leona 204-728-8181. * * * 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! * * * Navy League Cadet Corp No. 4 Stan Hawitt is a youth organization for boys and girls aged 9-13. The program is based on a naval theme filled with fun, adventure, and friend making while developing patriotism, good citizenship, sense of duty, self-discipline, self-respect for others. We meet on Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Brandon Armoury. For more info, call 204-728-3168 or email [email protected]. * * * 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 - must pre-register for a delicious and nutritious variety of foods. Cost: $8. For more info, call 204-571-2050. * * * 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 204-726-8220; Doug 728-4976. * * * The Rivers 50+ Club meets at the Rivers Community Centre (lower level) every Thursday at 2 p.m. for floor curling. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi beginner and continuingclasses are held Thursdays at 1 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Summit Toastmasters Breakfast Club meet every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Aaltos. For information, call Paddy 204-726-6480. * * * 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 Janice 204-728-1296. * * * Peer-facilitated eating disorder support groups are offered at 7 p.m. at Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre. For more info, contact Lynne at 204-728-2499. * * * SKY-HY Toastmasters meet in the Blue Room of Huggy's Restaurant (Thunderbird Bowl) for a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Call Gerald at 204-725-4028 or 204-761-0622 for more info. * * * Prairie Oasis offers Tai Chi ($3) 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. * * * Retired Educators' Bridge meets at Valleyview Community Club at 1:15 p.m. Call 204-726-0461. * * * TOPS (Take Off Pounds Off 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 204-728-2898 or 1-800-932-8677. * * * 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 204-728-4924. UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS Brandon Aglow Lighthouse Int. presents guest pastor Susan McLean of Victoria, B.C. at Central Community Hall at 7 p.m. on May 24. She has minister in 17 countries with miracles, signs and wonders following. Come receive your miracle. Everyone welcome. Free will offering. For more info, call Bridget 204-728-8540 or Lisa 204-726-3259. * * * Join Westman Wilderness Club for a day hike on Reeves Ravine on the East Escarpment in Riding Mountain National Park on May 25. Call Alf 204-725-6268 or 204-729-1055. * * * Join the Compassionate Friends of Southwestern Manitoba for the annual Balloon Lift-off Memorial Service for our Children on May 25. Gather at 3 p.m. in the children's section of the Brandon Cemetery. Following the balloon lift-off, parents, siblings, family and friends are invited to a pot-luck supper at Central United Church at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to 204-727-1823 or [email protected] is appreciated but not necessary. * * * Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 3 is holding a lounge supper on May 25. Tickets are $12 per plate available at the bar. Members and guests. * * * Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Club is pleased to announce the first annual YMCA Spring Run Pre-race Pasta Dinner on May 25 at Prairie Oasis Senior Centre fro 5-7 p.m. Runners, their families, friends and the public are invited to 'carb load' the night before the big race. Proceeds from the event will go to the Brandon YMCA in support of their Strong Kids campaign. Tickets are $10 for adults; children under 12 are $5 and can be purchased with Spring Run registration or separately at the Brandon YMCA at 204-727-5456. * * * St. Mary's annual basement sale will take place May 25 at St. Mary's Anglican Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * * * The Daly House Museum offers Brandon gardeners an opportunity to brighten up their gardens and support the museum at the same time. Daly's Daisies, their annual fundraising sale of bedding plantswill be held May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Victorian garden adjacent to the museum. A variety of bedding plants will be available along with a few hanging baskets. Coffee ad cookies will be available. The sale goes rain or shine. For more info, please call the museum at 204-727-1722. * * * Parkland Mixers, for separated, divorced, widowed or single by choice, presents a Hawaiian Night at the Watson Centre in Dauphin on May 25 from 9 p.m to 1 a.m. Live music by Twilight Zone. Admission $12 members and associate members; $15 for non-members. For more info, call Donna 204-638-8989 or Florence 204-638-7469. * * * "Let's Dance for NF," the first benefit social for Neurofibromatosis, will be held May 25 in the Regency Ballroom at the Royal Oak Inn. Dance demo featuring Latin, Western and ballroom takes place at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling Doreen 204-724-9608 or email [email protected]. MCs for the evening are Tyler Glen and Amber Vandale from 94.7 Star FM. Rainbow auction, spot dance prizes, lunch served. * * * Reuse and Recycle in Wawanesa on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Town-wide yard sale. Also bring old batteries, electronics and cell phones, eye glasses and hearing aids to the Lions Clubhouse on Fifth Street and get a free hot dog and a drink. * * * Dog guides enable many of the millions of Canadians with disabilities to live safely and independently. By participating in the Wawanesa Purina Walk for Dog Guides on May 26 you can help provide dog guides at no cost. The five kilometre walk is taking place at Wawanesa Lions Clubhouse and begins at 1 p.m. There is no registration fee and 100 per cent of funds raised will go towards training and place dog guides. For more info, or to register or donate, please visit purinawalkfordogguides.com. * * * Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 3 will be holding a "Special Honors and Awards" presentation at the regular meeting on May 28 at 7:30 p.m. All those members who are to receive years of service pins and awards are encouraged to attend. * * * Seniors for Seniors offer bus tours for the summer: May 28, Selkirk area; June 25, Turtle Mountain area; July 23, Dauphin area; Aug. 20, the Qu'apelle Valley; Sept. 18, Pumpkin Patch and other Virden areas. All trips are $90 all inclusive. Seats can be reserved by calling 204-571-2050. * * * An Art Show and Dessert Party will be held on May 29 at Prairie Oasis from 7 -8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickets or drop down and pick them up. Come enjoy the great art and desserts made by our painters. Everyone welcome. * * * Craft sale and flea market will take place at the Griswold curling rink on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You supply your own table for $5 per eight foot table space. To book a space, call Lorna 204-855-2184. Free admission. Lunch served. * * * A roast beef dinner will be held at Prairie Oasis on June 14 at noon. Tickets are $11. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your ticket or drop down and pick them up. Everyone welcome. * * * Royal Canadian Legion Athletic Camp 2013 - 52 years as Canada's best sports camps - runs from July 14 to August 17. Open to grades 4 to grade 12 athletes, ages 11 to 18. There are some camps for ages 8-10. More than 46,000 athletes and coaches have attended! Local sponsorship available through the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 3 Ladies Auxiliary. Don't delay . . . register today. For more information call 204-831-7565 or Cindy 204-727-0948 or visit legionathleticcamp.com. * * * Basswood School Friends Supper will be held Nov. 2 in Brandon at the North End Community Hall. Tickets are $24 payable in advance by not later than Oct. 11, 2013. Send cheques only to Bob Mason, 1 Robin Bay, Brandon, MB R7C 1C5. Please bring memorabilia. For further info, call 204-571-1578. * * * Make a difference in someone's life. Volunteer on the Klinic Crisis Lines in Brandon. No previous counselling experience is needed. Full training and supervision is provided. Next training session begins January 2014. For more information visit ruralsupport.ca. Deadline for application is Dec. 15, 2013. * * * Do you work with or know of someone who has suffered a stroke or had a brain injury or tumor Are the words they are trying to say mixed up and don't make sense Have they lost their ability to speak, read and write They could be suffering from aphasia a communication disorder. People with aphasia feel isolated and alone because they can no longer community. Westman Aphasia can help. If your are interested in learning more about Westman Aphasia Inc. please visit our website westmanaphasia.ca or email [email protected] or call 204-571-0802 for more program information or if you are interested in joining this community-based charitable organization and being part of our board. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers computer and other technologies with one-on-one assistance from an experienced teacher. Reasonable rates. By appointment only, by calling 204-571-2050. * * * Subsidized rides for cancer patients to the Western Manitoba Cancer Centre in Brandon or to Winnipeg are available Monday to Friday. For more info, call 204-571-2805 or toll-free 1-888-857-6658. * * * The Westman Hospice Association provides free volunteer services to people with terminal illness. We will be doing our annual mail drop through the months of May and June. If you enjoy walking and would like a real sense of accomplishment when you're done, then why not volunteer to drop off mail along the way. There is no canvassing involved. Please call 204-727-1745 for more information. * * * 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 204-727-6161. * * * 26th Field Regiment Museum on the main floor of the Brandon Armoury, corner is open every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. * * * 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 204-727-1268 for more information. * * * Hall Rentals are available at Prairie Oasis for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas parties 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 204-727-6641. * * * The BrandonMCC Thrift Shop at 414 Pacific Ave. accepts donations Monday to Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. We have openings for volunteers. If interested call Shelly at 204-727-1162 or email at [email protected]. * * * Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba (ADAM) offers support and education to those individuals experiencing anxiety. For more info, call 204-725-8550. * * * 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 @ 204-726-6114. * * * "Quit 4 You" Tobacco Dependence Program is available to the residents of the Brandon RHA area. For more info, call Erin at 204-578-4200. * * * 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 Ralph Warman 204-726-4770 or [email protected]. * * * Prairie Oasis hall rentals are available for birthday, anniversaries, etc. We cater suppers to groups of 50 or more for these occasions as well as we are a charitable organization and issue tax receipts for donations made to the Senior Centre. (c) 2013 The Brandon Sun |