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What's On - Aug. 21, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Friday, Aug. 22 Are you affected by the flood or know of someone who has been? The Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services offers confidential information, support and referrals. Call 1-866-367-3276 or chat with us online at supportline.ca. * * * Sipiweske Museum in Wawanesa is open daily from noon to 6 p.m. until Aug. 31. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12 years of age. Evenings by appointment by calling 204-824-2289. * * * 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 -- he RCA Museum is featuring an exhibit entitled "The Great War 1914-15" in commemoration of the centennial of the First World War. Exhibit highlights will honour the centennials of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry formed in 1914 and of the writing of "In Flanders Fields" in 1915. The exhibit runs until June 2015. Future exhibits to commemorate the Somme in 2016 and the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 2017 are planned to build on the visitor experience in "The Great War 1914-15." The RCA Museum is open seven-days-a-week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Labour Day. * * * Daly House Museum, the original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only period museum in western Manitoba. Ordinary citizens of Brandon who were heroes at home during the First World War are commemorated in the new exhibit, "Every Citizen a Soldier," on display until Sept. 1. The exhibit features many remembrances from the time, including medals, uniforms, letters written home by soldiers, trench art and more. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the summer. For information, call 204-727-1722. * * * The Brandon General Museum and ArchivesOn the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) history including a vintage switchboard and a display of telephones of the past 50 years. * * * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - Hours are 10 a.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. Travel back to the 1940s as you wander through a Second World War vintage hangar serving as a display area for aircraft, vehicles and hundreds of artifacts from that era. The museum will highlight the progress on the RCAF Second World War Memorial to be unveiled on Sept. 10. * * * 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. 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. Cost is $3; Scrabble at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; contract bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $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, Aug. 23 The Brandon Shoppers Mall presents Clubs for Kids from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local groups that offer extracurricular activities for youth will be available for parents to complete all of their necessary registrations for the upcoming 2014/15 school year. Anyone who completes a registration at the event will have the chance to win a $100 Shoppers Mall gift card. For a complete listing of the organizations that are participating, visit shoppersmallbrandon.com. * * * Join us in celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day at Kin Park (First Street and Richmond Avenue Spray Park) at 4 p.m. Entry is free. Concert program, family-fun and sport activities, barbecue, popcorn, cotton candy, bounce house, face painting, asphalt drawing, sport activities and more will be offered on sight. Sponsored by the Ukrainian-Canadian Association "Tryzub." * * * Forrest United Church is holding a yard and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come and buy some treasures and sweet treats. For more info, call Cyndi at 204-724-5826. * * * Join Westman Wilderness Club for a bike ride and overnight camp in Riding Mountain National Park. Call Eldon at 204-476-6434. * * * Daly House Museum announces their summer program for kids, "My Secret Garden," where they explore the elements of early Brandon life on a more intimate level each Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. All activities are geared towards kids aged 6-10 years. Adults are welcome and encouraged to attend with their children. Cost per child is $5; per adult is $6. Call 204-727-1722 in advance to book a spot. Today: On the Home Front - This week we will commemorate the contributions of Canadians during the First World War.; Aug. 30: Back to School in 1880 - After an hour in a Victorian classroom your kids will be begging to go back to school. * * * Brandon Farmers Market is now open in the Town Centre parkade from 9 a.m. to noon. Local vendors offer in-season produce, baking, jams, pickles, honey, crafts, perennials and more. Free Saturday parking. Rain or shine, we've got you covered! Today features The Marquis Project in the Global Market Cafe. * * * Brandon Community Builders "The Store," is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rolling Spokes building (former Radics). Use the back door. Something for everyone: furniture, dishes, toys, new and used doors, appliances etc. For more info, call 204-717-9900. * * * The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon at 12th Street and Rosser Avenue. Get hip in the Hub! Featuring home-based businesses, artisans and crafters, and fresh, local produce! New this year is the Global Market Cafe "Park for Peace" greenspace in the middle and the addition of three new vendor booths. Open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * * * 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. * * * 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. SUNDAY, Aug. 24 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? Club '77 members enjoy getting together for Sunday brunch each week at 11:45 a.m. at the Clay Pot Cafe. Good food! Great hospitality! New to Brandon? Call 204-717-0440 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. Club '77 Singles - Fun and Friendship since 1977! * * * 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, Aug. 25 The post partum difficulties support group meets at 7 p.m. at the BRHC, Nurses' Residence, West Lounge. We have occasional guest speakers. For more info, call 204-725-3010. Child care may be available if contacted four days in advance. * * * The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Elk Lodge) meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Ukrainian Reading Hall. * * * Duplicate Bridge is Mondays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 204-725-4972. * * * 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. Our exhibit for the month of August the beautiful intarsia woodworking exhibition by Harold Hogg of The Pas. For more info, call 204-764-2400. * * * Adult Children of Alcoholics meet every Monday evening at St. Matthew's Cathedral at 7 p.m. For more info, call Debbie at 204-728-6515. * * * #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. * * * For fun and fresh air in a beautiful park setting, come out and try lawn bowling! Wheat City Club Lawn Bowling is a drop-in basis at 345 Park Street Mondays through Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Equipment and instruction available. First visit is free! Everyone welcome. * * * St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer. Meetings are held every Monday except holidays from September through June, 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 open practice is held from 9:30 to 11 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. * * * 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. * * * 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.; duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. 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. * * * Wanted: women who like to sing. Come join in singing four-part harmony a cappella-style any Monday evening. We rehearse at Trinity Church from 7-9 p.m. Call Audrey at 204-727-0163 or Naomi at 204-726-8569 for more information. * * * 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, Aug. 26 Ladies' Brandon Crocus Lions' Club meetings take place at 7 p.m. at Westman Lion's Manor. New members welcome. For info, call 204-571-0674. * * * Are you a parent or grandparent alienated from your children and/or grandchildren? This is a support group to assist you in coping with your sense of loss, grief, despair. The group meets at 7 p.m. For more info, call 204-728-7208 or 204-725-4683 or 1-800-282-8069. * * * 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 care 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. * * * Overeaters Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Assiniboine Community College on Victoria Avenue for the summer months. For more info, call 204-761-7504 or visit oa.org. * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * The Westman Shuffleboard Club offers a great summer sport at the Riverview Curling Club on Maryland Avenue immediately west of Crocus Plains Regional School. This climate controlled facility has 12 regulation courts. Games start at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday to mid-September. Cues and instruction are provided. Newcomers are welcome to come and try the game without any obligation. For further info, contact Mel 204-726-4869, Florence 204-717-4649 or Matt 204-728-8432. * * * 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 open practice from5:30-7 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Separated/Divorced Support Group casually gets together for coffee on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. We will resume our regular meetings in September. For more info, call Allison at 204-727-2955 or Dave at 204-727-6674. * * * Prairie Oasis 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. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * Prairie Oasis offers floor shuffleboard at 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Cost is $3; cribbage at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. For more info, call 204-727-6641. * * * 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, Aug. 27 Brandon and Area Suicide Bereavement Support Group offers support to those who have experienced the death by suicide by a family member or friend. They meet at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more info, call Kim 204-571-4183 or 1-866-367-3276 or email [email protected]. * * * 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 (any type of cancer, any stage of the journey) to attend our peer support group theat Nurses Residence Main Floor, (go to the BRHC information desk and follow the signs) at 7 p.m. We are pleased that this group began in 2012 to offer you support and the support of others who have travelled this common highway. The sessions are designed to suit the attendees. Hope you will take the first step in joining with others who will share their cancer journey experience. For more info, call Bob 204-726-8875 or Ron 204-728-9728. * * * All residents and former residents of Kemnay are invited to a monthly luncheon at Huggy's Restaurant. * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * 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 at McDonalds Restaurant on Richmond Avenue for coffee and conversation every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Make some new friends and discover what we have to offer. New to the Brandon area? Call us at 204-717-0440 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. Club '77 Singles - Fun and Friendship since 1977! * * * 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. Cost is $7; exercise at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3. 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. Various board and card games. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. 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, Aug. 28 Farmers market and craft sale will take place at the Deleau Centennial Park in Deleau from 6-8 p.m. (15 miles west of Souris on Highway No. 2). Stop by on your way to the lake for fresh baking, gluten free products, government-inspected meat, fresh vegetables, custom-built planters and enjoy the ice cream cart! Vendors welcome by calling 204-761-0168. * * * 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. * * * 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. * * * 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] * * * The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon at 12th Street and Rosser Avenue. Get hip in the Hub! Featuring home-based businesses, artisans and crafters, and fresh, local produce! New this year is the Global Market Cafe "Park for Peace" greenspace in the middle and the addition of three new vendor booths. Open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Today: The New Celtic String band from 5-7 p.m. and Third Storey Studies with kids activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. * * * Brandon Community Builders "The Store," is open from 2-8 p.m. in the Rolling Spokes building (former Radics). Use the back door. Something for everyone: furniture, dishes, toys, new and used doors, appliances etc. For more info, call 204-717-9900. * * * 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.; 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 open practicefrom 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * Join us for "Tea at the Old Bank" in Hamiota every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. June through September at the Heritage Arts Centre. Tea and dessert for $4! Exhibition at the Heritage Art Gallery for the month of August is the beautiful intarsia woodworking by Harold Hogg of The Pas. Call Mid-West Arts Council at 204-764-2400 for more info or to reserve seating. * * * 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 fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m.; Tai Chi at 10 a.m. Cost is $3; contract bridge at 1 p.m. Cost is $3; duplicate bridge at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $3. For more information, call 204-727-6641. * * * 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 Meals on Wheels will be requiring volunteers to deliver meals on wheels in August. 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. * * * Seniors for Seniors presents the 2014 summer bus tours: August 30, Gimili; October 7, Winnipeg. To register or for more information, call 204-571-2050. Cost is $90 all inclusive. * * * Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba needs your help to make a difference in a preschooler's life. Become a volunteer home visitor with this fall's Parent Child Home Program. Training begins in September. For more information, please call 204-726-7178. * * * Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 3 will hold their next monthly meeting on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in the banquet room. For membership information, call Jackie at 204-725-2538. * * * St. John Ambulance is offering a Medical First Responder course Sept. 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13. This is a 40-hour course which goes beyond Standard First Aid to cover oxygen administration, using a BVM, C Spine control, anatomy, moving a patient using a spine board, includes CPR to the HCP level and more. For more info, contact 204-727-4466 * * * Get a team together and join the Parkinson Superwalk on Sept. 6 at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. This is the only major fundraiser for the Parkinson Society in Westman. It's a great opportunity to contribute to Parkinson support services, education and research and enjoy an easy walk with friends and family. Registration opens at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11. Register online at www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call the Brandon Parkinson Society office at 204-726-1702. * * * The Western Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association meeting will be held Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Nurses Residence (BRHC) in rooms 245, 246 and 247. Guest speaker: Dr. Lisa Suski. Elevator available. For more info, call Louise at 204-748-3891. * * * The Arthritis Society Manitoba and Nunavut Division will have a free Arthritis Self-Management Program on the following dates: Sept. 8, 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 from 1-3 p.m. at Rolling Spokes in Brandon. Led by trained volunteers from Brandon and area. Participants receive and information package at no cost. This is open to all. For more info and to register, call 1-800-321-1433. * * * The Brandon and Area Suicide Prevention Implementation Network (SPIN) is looking for nominations of individuals and organizations to acknowledge and recognize for their efforts in making Brandon and area suicide-safer. Five categories are available for nomination, these include: mental health promotion/activities that build healthy, resilient communities; suicide prevention initiatives; suicide intervention initiatives; postvention/suicide grief support; research. Successful recipients will be invited to attend the World Suicide Prevention Day event on Sept. 10. Please fill out the fillable form on the SPIN website spinbrandon.ca. * * * The South West Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society will meet Sept. 10. Laura Crookshanks is speaking on "Life in a Victorian Workhouse." For more info about the meeting location go to swmanitobagenealogy.ca. * * * 7 Ages Productions is holding open auditions for Young Frankenstein, the Mel Brooks Musical, on Sept. 11 and 12 at the Park Community Centre from 6-10 p.m. as well as Other Desert Cities, by Jon Baitz on Sept. 23 from 7-10 p.m. Please prepare a monologue for both auditions and a song for the musical audition. To schedule an audition, call 204-727-3156. For further info, visit seven-ages-productions.com. * * * Tree lovers of all ages are invited to help plant 150 trees at Brandon Cemetery on Sept. 13 as part of TD Tree Days 2014. The planting will start at 9 a.m. rain or shine. This is one of over 140 events taking place across the country where volunteers will help plant 50,000 trees in celebration of the program's fifth anniversary. To register for the TD Tree Days event or to learn more, visit tdtreedays.com. * * * Join Prairie Social Singles for the first dance of the fall season on Sept. 13 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Park Avenue Activity Centre, 311 Park Ave. E. Dance to the music of Helen and the Heartbreakers. Snacks provided. Cost for members, associate members and seniors is $12; non-members $15. For more information, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389. * * * Join Westman Wilderness Club for a day hike into Long Lake in Riding Mountain National Park and/or camping overnight at Brian and Lynn's on Sept. 13-14. Call 204-725-0774. * * * Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Roman Catholic Faith? St. Augustine's Roman Catholic church is offering a program known as RCIA (rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It begins mid-September. For more information, call Linda at 204-727-4728 or email [email protected]. * * * The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba Fall Art Classes and Workshops are now open for registration in painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and much more! Programs are available for adults, children and teens, from one-day specialized workshops to 10-week classes. The session begins Sept. 23 and goes until the end of November. A full listing and registration information is available at agsm.ca or call 204-727-1036 to learn more. * * * The Canadian Diabetes Association needs your help with its residential campaign from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15 in Brandon. If you have approximately two hours to spare, call John at 204-728-2382 or email [email protected] * * * Prairie Oasis offers hall rentals for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, socials and business parties or meetings etc. We cater meals to groups 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. Give us a call at 204-727-6641. * * * Do you work with or know of someone who has suffered a stroke or had a brain injury or tumour? 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. * * * 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. * * * Do you live outside the city of Winnipeg? Need emotional support? Free and confidential information, counselling, support, and referrals. Call 1-866-367-3276 or chat with us online at ruralsupport.ca. * * * Brandon Regional Health Centre Auxiliary is a group of volunteers whose purpose it is to assist the Brandon Regional Health Authority through fundraising for the purpose of supporting programs at the BRHC. The Auxiliary is in need of some new members so if you are interested in volunteering call BRHC Volunteer Services at 204-578-2065. * * * Don't know where to turn? Need someone to talk to: Call Crisis Services at 204-725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699. We can help. * * * Teen Touch is a safety net for all youth in Manitoba. Our telephone helpline is open 24/7 year round. Call 1-800-563-8336. * * * Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. For more info on AA in Brandon and are, call 204-571-3684. * * * Are you a girl between 9-12 years of age? Want to make new friends and have fun and adventure? Join Girl Guides at Valleyview. For more info, call 204-578-5153. * * * Looking for housewares, books, gardening items or toys? Got a graduation or a wedding to dress for, or are you just looking for the latest spring fashions? No matter what you need, you can usually find it at Nearly New Shop. Our staff of volunteers will be glad to help you find the perfect item at a bargain price. If you are in the mood to reduce clutter, or you just have items that you no longer need, we are also happy and grateful to accept your donations. All profits from the shop are given to the hospital to buy needed equipment, helping to ensure healthcare in Westman. We are open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 601 Ninth Street at the corner of McTavish. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |