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What's On - April 3, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Friday, April 4@03 Body Copy: Join Club 77 Singles for Friday Fun and Friendship! Enjoy a pot luck and games - always a treat! Come for some great company with someone else's cooking and share your own. For more information, call 204-717-0440, 204-729-8982 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. * * * Prairie Pride Lions Club meet at 7:15 a.m. at Trails West Motor Inn. Come and join us for breakfast. For more info, call 204-727-0961. * * * Come and enjoy afternoon dancing, music and fellowship at Central Community Centre every Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. with a live band. Lunch provided. Admission is $5. Call Marjorie 204-727-3680 or Alda 204-728-8790. * * * 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. * * * 82 Brandon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron meets every Friday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury from September to June. Youth ages 12-18 are invited to join at any time throughout the year. There are no fees to join and uniforms are provided. For more information, call 204-725-4703 (leave a message) or email squadron CO at [email protected]. * * * The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA Museum) at CFB Shilo -- The RCA Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday featuring brand new exhibit cases and improved displays in the National Artillery Gallery. Discover Canadian military technology, culture and heritage in the award-winning National Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo. Explore. Experience. Remember. Currently on display is the Taylorcraft Auster Mark V. This vintage Second World War aircraft arrived from England last fall and is now ready for public viewing. * * * Daly House Museum - Original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only Period Museum in Western Manitoba. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 204-727-1722. * * * The Brandon General Museum and Archives On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. See the B.J. Hales collection of Manitoba wildlife, which he collected more than 75 years ago featuring over 320 migratory birds. To contact curator Mark Veneziano, call 204-717-1514 or [email protected]. * * * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Hours are 1 p.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada's only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out our RCAF Memorial Wall display in the museum's hangar. The first granite panel of 54 is on display, along with a scale model of the completed memorial which will feature more than 19,000 fatalities with a larger-than-life bronze statue representing the fallen. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers Rowdy Bunch at 1:30 p.m. Cards and shuffleboard keep this bunch coming each week. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Resistance Walk Strong at 9:30 a.m. Fitness with variety. Leader is Raelene Croker. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * Narcotics Anonymous group meets Fridays at St. Mary's Church, 9:30 p.m. * * * 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. * * * 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 at 10 a.m. ($3); Scrabble ($3) at 1 p.m.; and floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. ($3). For more info, call 204-727-6641. * * * 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, April 5 Hula on over and make a splash ... it is the Ladies Auxiliary's second Luau Bash -- at the Royal Canadian Legion! Enjoy fruity drinks with little umbrellas, pretty girls and lots of fellas. So wear your grass skirt and we'll supply the lei. We're having a luau to scare winter away! Music by Howling the Night Away. Cocktails at 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m.; dance at 8 p.m. Cost is $15. For tickets, call Maureen 204-727-8958 or Cindy at 204-727-0948. * * * 3-6-5 Will You Survive? is hosting an Improv Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Park Avenue Activity Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include your meal and a night of entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at the Canadian Cancer Society office at 415 First Street. All proceeds go to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Brandon Relay for Life. For more info, call Anne 204-727-2694 or Jasmine 204-761-9359. * * * St. Mary's U.C.W.L.C. presents the Perogy Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian Reading Association Hall. Fresh cabbage rolls, perogies and Easter breads will also be for sale. * * * Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the annual Westman and Area Prayer Breakfast at the Royal Oak Inn. The special theme for this event is Generational Respect = Unity. Guest speaker is Maggie Baratto, who is a dynamic international speaker, visionary and prophet. Tickets are $15 and available at Samson Engineering Inc. or by calling Peggy at 204-726-1932 or Judy at 204-727-3605. * * * The Western Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the Nurses Residence at Brandon Regional Health Centre in Rooms 245, 246 and 247. Elevator available. Epicure rep will be in attendance with new GF products. For more info, call Louise at 204-748-3891. * * * 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum presents Vimy Night fundraiser at the Brandon Armoury. Doors open at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, music, silent and live auctions. Tickets are $15 per person and are available by calling Edd at 204-717-4579 or by emailing [email protected]. * * * Keystone Lions' Pancake Breakfast is held in the Ken Robbins Hall in the Lions Manor - lower level, from 8-9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Cost: $5. * * * 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 Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204-726-5293. * * * The Brandon Hills Model Railway is located at 19 Ninth Street. We have two layouts, 'N' and 'H.O' scales. We will offer advice on your layout and construction and check out your model trains. We are open from 10 a.m. until noon every Saturday. For more info, call Bob at 204-727-5114. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing Practice 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 on Victoria Avenue. For more info, visit oa.org. SUNDAY, April 6 Killarney Music Jams are held at the Erin Innfrom 2-5 p.m. Bring your instruments and come play and sing, dance or just listen. Small admission at the door. Coffee available. Hosted by Tumbleweed Express, Ed and Susana Penner 204-523-1797. * * * Westman Self-Defence Club holds classes at the Ukrainian National Home from 2-4 p.m. 16-years-olds and up. For more info, call Justin at 204-720-9948. * * * Why eat alone? Come and enjoy the fun and camaraderie with us. Club 77 Singles meets at the Clay Pot for Sunday brunch at 11:45 a.m. Come for some good food, great service and enjoyable conversation. Members and prospective members are welcome. For more info, call 204-717-0440 or (204) 729-8982 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. * * * The Wawanesa Lions Club Art Mart is a small gift shop with handcrafted items from Lions and local artisans. It is located in the Lions Clubhouse at 132 Fifth Street, (behind the Fire Hall). It is open Sundays from 1-5 p.m., occasional Saturdays and by appointment. Call 204-824-2722 or 204-824-2457 for information or appointments. MONDAY, April 7 Need a hand with your taxes? See if you qualify for this free community volunteer income tax program. Walk-in service at the 7th Street Access Centre until the end of April. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. First come-first served basis. Eligibility: single with income under $30,000; married couple with income under $35,000 plus $2,500 for each dependent; one adult and one child with income under $35,000 plus $2,500 for each dependent. For further info, call 204-578-4800. * * * ANAF Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. at the club rooms, 31 14th St. * * * 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. * * * Duplicate Bridge is Mondays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 204-725-4972. * * * The Arthritis Society will have an information table at Rolling Spokes, 215 Sixth Street, each Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come and talk one-on-one with a member of the Brandon Arthritis Support Group and get information about arthritis and community programs. For more info, call 1-800-321-1433. * * * Heritage Arts Centre Gallery in Hamiota is open on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. Stop in and see the handmade gift items at our Gallery Gift Shop. Currently on exhibition is "Hardanger Lace" by Anne Lansing for the month of March. For more info, call 204-764-2400. Come see this intricate and beautiful work! * * * #60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Swiftsure is enrolling youth ages 12-18. Learn marksmanship, seamanship, sailing, leadership and citizenship. Parades are at the Brandon Armoury Monday nights from September to June. For more information, call the ship's office at 204-728-3168 (leave message) or contact [email protected]. New cadets are welcome to sign up for this rewarding youth program. * * * 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 Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204-726-5293. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuingclasses are held at 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Brandon ANAF Steeltip Darts League meets 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. * * * Meals on Wheels deliver a hot, nutritious mean by 12 noon Monday to Friday to people living in their homes at a cost of $8 per meal. Meals for the weekend area available as cold meals and they are sent out on Fridays. Meals are available to anyone in Brandon by calling Prairie Oasis at 204-727-6641. * * * 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 Bob 204-571-1664. * * * 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 204-727-4466 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. Get together for crafts and companionship. No charge. Proceeds from any items sold go to Seniors for Seniors. * * * Prairie Oasis holds fundraising bingo at 1:15 and 6 p.m. Open to the public. This is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels. For more info, call 204-727-6641. * * * 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 204-725-3095. For more info about the society visit swmanitobagenealogy.ca. * * * Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds cribbage on Mondays at 7 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. Call 204-727-6641. * * * 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, April 8 A free hearing clinic, sponsored by Stokes Hearing Services, will be held at Prairie Oasis from 1-3 p.m. Call 204-727-6641 to make an appointment. Everyone welcome. Also a blood pressure clinic, sponsored by We Care Health Services, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Everyone welcome. * * * Wheat City Women's Institute meets at 7 p.m. Call Donna at 204-728-2714 or Betty 725-4612. * * * Canadian Peacekeepers meet at 7 p.m. at the Army, Navy and Air Force. * * * Ladies' Brandon Crocus Lions' Club meetings take place at 6:30 p.m. at Westman Lion's Manor. New members welcome. For info, call 204-571-0674. * * * Welcome Here, a program for parents and children five and under who are new to Canada, meet every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Central United Church from 1-3:15 p.m. Practice English with your children and learn fun activities that will help them be prepared for school. Transportation is available if you live too far to walk. Take an English class while children are cared for in child care. To register, contact Westman Immigrant Services at 1001 Pacific Avenue or call 204-727-6031. and press 2. * * * Eating Disorder Support Group, held by Westwind Counselling. Groups will be held on Tuesday afternoons. This is a closed group and pre-registration is required. Please call 204-728-2499 or email [email protected] to register. * * * 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. * * * Come visit 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum at 1116 Victoria Ave. and see a vast collection of historical military items. We are open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free admission. For other times, please call 204-717-4579 to book a tour. Check our website at 12mbdragoonsmuseum.com and Facebook page 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum. * * * Sidney Bingo takes place every Tuesday. Early birds start at 6:45 p.m.; regular bingo at 7 p.m. There are three building jackpots (mini loonie, top and bottom line and the blackout). * * * Cribbage played at ANAF at 7 p.m. Bring your partner. * * * Cribbage is played at Branch #3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 204-728-7081. * * * 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 Continuing classes are held 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. * * * 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 #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. * * * 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 204-728-9430 and bells, call Eileen 204-728-1300. * * * Seniors for Seniors offer shuffleboard every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Competition and conversation. Resistance Walk Strong at 9:30 a.m. Fitness with variety. Leader is Raelene Croker. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * Prairie Oasis offers choir at 10:30 a.m. ($1.50); floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. ($3) every Tuesday. For more info, call 204-727-6641. * * * 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, April 9 St. Matthew's Cathedral invites you to attend their weekly Noon Day Community Lenten Services at 12:10 p.m. Topic: "It is finished." The Revd Dr. Dong-Ha Kim, First Presbyterian. * * * Memories Chapel, in cooperation with the Brandon Ministerial Association, is presenting part one, "Sharing Our Stories and Memories," in a series entitled, "The Journey Through Grief." It will be held at Memories Chapel from 7-8:30 p.m. To register, call 204-727-0330. * * * The Brandon Embroiders Group meets at the Art Gallery of South Western Manitoba from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those interested in learning new embroidery techniques are invited to attend. * * * Compassionate Friends of Southwestern Manitoba meet at Central United Church for their monthly meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. to all parents who grieve the death of a child or those who know this journey and now choose to help others. For more info, call 204-727-1823. * * * The Kinette Club of Brandon meets at Kin Village, 1511 Rosser Ave. (back entrance) at 8 p.m. Contact Wanda 204-721-1878. * * * Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba, Brandon and District Chapter's Adult Support Group meets at 8 p.m. in the L.D.A.M. Resource Centre at 129 12th St. For more info, call 204-727-4669. * * * 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. * * * Douglas Community Turkey Bingo! Come on out and enjoy bingo at the Douglas Community Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. * * * 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 Sally 204-726-8220; Roger 204-726-5293. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held 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. * * * Join Club 77 Singles for lively conversation and your favorite beverage at McDonalds, Richmond location, at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday. This is a good time to find out about upcoming events the club has scheduled, a few laughs and meet some new people. For more info, call 204-717-0440 or (204) 729-8982 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. * * * Wednesday TOPS 5277 (new chapter) will meet at Trinity 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 at 9 a.m. ($7); exercise at 10 a.m. ($3); 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 Senior Songbirds Choir with leader Albert Klippenstein at 9:45 a.m. Members $1.50; non-members $2.50. Afternoon games at 1:15 p.m. Various board and card games. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Line dancing at 2 p.m. All levels whether beginner or intermediate. It's all fun and fit. Members $3.50;non-members $4.50. Please call 204-571-2050 to register or for more info. * * * TOPS Mb 5075 meets weekly at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th St. North, with weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m. For more info, call Jill at 204-571-9359 or email Bella at [email protected]. * * * 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, April 10 The Southwest Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society will offer evening sessions on "Writing Your Memoirs." Sessions are scheduled for April 10 and May 8. All sessions will take place at the Western Manitoba Regional Library from 7-8:30 p.m. This will be an informal group interested in writing our memories. Come, learn and share about putting your thoughts and facts into an interesting narrative. SW Branch members and anyone interested in participating are welcome to come to one or all sessions. There will be a twoonie collection. * * * Health Care Directives and Proxies offers information session for families of individuals with intellectual disabilities, with presenter Ms. Leslie Udell, Winserv Inc., Senior Care specialist, in the Public Library board room from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Community Living Brandon. For more info, call Debby at 204-724-2348 or email [email protected]. * * * Manitoba Epilepsy Association support group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Contact Sheena for more details at [email protected]. * * * 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. * * * Prairie Mountain Health offers "My First Garden Workshop" series. Interested in gardening but don't know where to start? Join us for a free informative workshop to discuss the very basics of gardening such as how to plant seeds and transplant seedlings; when to water and tips for weeding. Please pre-register a minimum of five days prior to workshop by calling 1-877-509-7852. Workshop dates and locations: April 10, Canupawakpa Dakota Nation at the CDN Health Centre from 2-4 p.m.; April 10, Reston Health Centre from 7-9 p.m.; April 16, Carberry Health Centre from 7-9 p.m.; April 17, Rossburn Health Centre from 7-9 p.m.; April 22, Cartwright EMS Garage from 7-9 p.m. * * * Weekly bingos are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 banquet hall every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 pm.- 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. Peg your way around the board while enjoying refreshments. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. Out to Lunch at noon. Home-cooked food at its finest. Cost is $8 and must pre-register by Tuesday p.m. Seniors yoga at 2 p.m. Relaxing and energizing all in one. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50; Painter's Circle is offered the second and fourth Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Share space with others who share your interest in painting. Led by Cathy House. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. For more info or to register, call 204-571-2050. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held 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 Thursdays 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 an executive meeting at 6 p.m. and a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. Call Gerald at 204-725-4028 or 204-761-0622 for more info. * * * Prairie Oasis offers Tai Chi at 10 a.m. ($3); 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 204-727-6641. * * * Retired Educators' Bridge meets at Valleyview Community Club at 1:15 p.m. Call 204-726-0461. * * * 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 204-728-2898 or 1-800-932-8677. * * * Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset meets Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. at The Royal Oak Inn and Suites. For further info, call 204-571-0329 or 204-726-0922. UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS Come Swing into Spring! The Parkland Mixers for separated, divorced, widowed or single by choice are hosting a Spring Frolic on April 12 at the Watson Centre in Dauphin from 8:30 p.m to 12:30 a.m. Live music by Twilight Zone. Advance tickets only. For more info, call Florence 204-638-7469 or Bea 204-638-8368. * * * Brandon Circle Eights Square Dance club is celebrating its 60th anniversary. All former dancers are invited to the jamboree on April 12 at 2:30 p.m. followed by supper at St. Matthew's Cathedral. Cost is $25. Deadline for tickets is April 1. For more info, call Barb 204-725-1745 or Gloria at 204-727-2645. * * * A free bus trip to the casinos of Winnipeg (Club Regent and McPhillips) will be held on April 12, leaving Prairie Oasis at 7:15 a.m. sharp! Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your seat. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day. Everyone welcome. * * * Seniors for Seniors will have their annual indoor spring yard sale on April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many good household items as well as rented table items to choose from. Lunch and refreshments will be available. Come to the north door at 311 Park Avenue East to get the yard sale season started. * * * Steppin' Out Dance, with music by Moonshiners, will take place April 12 at the Brandon Legion Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight. Lunch served. Cost is $15 at the door. For more information, call 204-726-4091. * * * Westman Immigration Services offers "How to start a Small Business in Manitoba." Session dates: April 12, Marketing. To register, come to the front desk at Westman Immigrant Services or all at 204-727-6031 ext. 0 or 2238. space is limited. Register early! Interpretation services will be available. * * * Park Community Centre presents the 14th annual spring record and music sale on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring all kinds of music. Also posters and memorabilia. Help support our community and bring a non-perishable food item for Samaritan House. Coffee and lunch will be available. For more information, call Don at 204-726-0703 * * * The Father's Pantry Inc. Board of Directors and Volunteers are pleased to be hosting their fifth annual Easter "Meal in the Park," on Good Friday, April 18 at the Youth for Christ Building at 1228 Rosser Avenue. First sitting is at 1:30 p.m.; second sitting at 2:15 p.m. The meal is provided at no charge to people in Brandon with minimal income. This event will be held in conjunction with our Loaves and Fishes program held on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the year which provided groceries to families on the weekend as the soup kitchen is only open on weekdays. * * * Actors from 7 Ages Productions will present "Ten Lost Years," a collection of stories about the Great Depression based on true stories on April 19, at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 8 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Daly House Museum. Tickets are $20 or $17 for members of Daly House Museum. * * * Prairie Mountain Health offers "Get Better Together!" a free six-week program for living better with ongoing health conditions. Come join us once a week to learn to manage your condition better and cope with the challenges that health problems create in our lives. Sessions will run from April 23 to May 28 in the following communities: Brandon on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 pm.; Neepawa on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Killarney on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in Reston on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. * * * The 35th annual Westman Juried Art Show will take place April 26 at the Prairie Oasis Senior Centre. The show will feature the works of Westman amateur artists which will be critiqued by two Manitoba jurists, Diana Thorneycroft of Winnipeg and Elaine Rounds of Brandon. Twenty pieces from the show will be selected for the Travelling Gallery which will tour 20 communities in the Westman region. The show will be open to the public from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call 204-726-6066. * * * Brandon's Largest Garage Sale will take place in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everything you can think of under one roof. Admission is $2 for adults. For more information or to rent a table, call 204-571-8929. * * * Quilt Show will be held April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Parish Centre at 481 Queen Street West, Virden. Lunch is available. There will be a silent auction, door prizes and a raffle. Silver collection at the door. Demos by special guests Margaret James and Megan Harper. We have three vendors: Custom Creations from Virden; Tiger Lilly Quilts from Wolseley, Sask.; and Mama Bear's Quilt Shoppe from Ashern. Come and support the Crazy Stitchers of Virden and Area. For more info, call Glynis at 204-851-0202 or Laurie 204-854-2928. * * * Join Prairie Social Singles for a dance on April 26 at the Park Avenue Community Centre from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music by Helen and the Heartbreakers. Dry bar. Snacks provided. Wear western attire. Members and associate members $12; non-members $15. For more info, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389 * * * The Navy League of Canada Brandon Branch is hosting a spring fundraising trade show on April 27 at the Brandon Armoury from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. * * * A Dinner Theatre, "Bam Doom Dead," performed by Vincent Massey high school students will be held at Prairie Oasis on May 2 starting at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. A full-course roast beef dinner will be served. Tickets are $25. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickets or drop down and pick them up. Come and enjoy a great evening of entertainment. Everyone welcome. * * * Prairie Oasis is hosting a Choir Concert on May 13 starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 each with lunch served after the concert. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickers or drop down and pick them up. Come and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by our wonderful choir. Everyone welcome. * * * Prairie Oasis will be hosting a bridge tournament on May 21. Team of two. Cost is $5 per player. Starts at 1 p.m. sharp with registration at 12:30 p.m. Lunch served. Call 204-727-6641 to enter. Everyone welcome. * * * An Art Show and Dessert Party will be held at Prairie Oasis on May 28. The show runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickets. Great art and delicious desserts. Everyone welcome. * * * Meals on Wheels will be requiring volunteers to deliver meals on wheels in April and May. 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 David at 204-727-6641 if you can help out at all. * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * 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, weddings and socials and business parties. We cater meals of all sizes for all these occasions as well as other events. We are a charitable organization and issue tax receipts for donations made to Prairie Oasis. For more info, call 204-727-6641. * * * The BrandonMCC Thrift Shop at 414 Pacific Ave. accepts donations Monday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Thursday open until 8 p.m. Donations are accepted Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 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]. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |