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What's On - Oct. 9, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Friday, Oct. 10 Registration forms are now available for Awesome Race for Breath. This is a fundraiser for the Manitoba Lung Association and is based on the popular tv show, "Amazing Race." It is held on Oct. 18 and team of two will race around Brandon to complete 12 pit stop challenges before racing to the finish line! Deadline for registration is Oct. 10. Call Gail at 204-725-4230 or email [email protected]. or check us out on Facebook. * * * 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 or visit 82air.ca. * * * The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA Museum) at CFB Shilo -- "The Great War 1914-1915" in commemoration of the centennial of the First World War is currently on display. The exhibit runs until June 2015. The RCA Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. * * * 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. Ordinary citizens of Brandon who were heroes at home during the First World War are commemorated in the exhibit, "Every Citizen a Soldier." Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m.-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.- 4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services' history. * * * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - Hours are 1-4 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 newly unveiled RCAF Second World War Memorial, a black granite wall approximately 300 feet in length containing the names of more than 19,000 fatalities, with a larger-than-life bronze statue representing the fallen. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers exercise group at 9:30 a.m. with leader Lorraine Rozak with walking and light strengthening. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. 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. * * * 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, Oct. 11 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. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner class: Open Practice - takes place from 10-11 a.m.; Continuing class - Open Practice from 11 a.m. to noon at St. Matthew's Church. For more info, call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * 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, Oct. 12 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, Oct. 13 - THANKSGIVING Westman Prostate Cancer Support Group meets at Seniors for Seniors, 2 p.m. Call 204-727-8128. * * * The Wheat City Needle Arts Guild meet from September to May at Riverheights Terrace from 7-9 p.m. We welcome beginner and experienced needle workers to our relaxed atmosphere. * * * 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. * * * Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets at Crocus Plains High School at 7 p.m. New members and beginner quilters are always welcome. Call Doreen 204-728-9944 for more info. * * * Heritage Arts Centre Gallery in Hamiota is open on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. or call 204-764-2400 to make out-of-hours appointments. Stop in and see the handmade gift items at our Gallery Gift Shop. Gallery exhibition for month of October: "60/80 Solo Exhibition," by Jack Lewis-Smith. * * * 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. * * * 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 Continuing classes are 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. * * * 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. * * * 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. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * 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, Oct. 14 The Brandon Arthritis Support Group will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Centre, main floor, near the food court. * * * The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is offering Telehealth family education seminars for those experiencing dementia in communities across the province via video technology. Fall presentations in the Westman area include Baldur, Brandon, Deloraine, Neepawa, Killarney, Hamiota, Russell and Virden. On Oct. 14: I'm Still Here! A DVD presentation depicting the psychological and social impacts of dementia for the person with the diagnosis, their families and friends; Oct. 21: Planning for Your Future, Legal and financial considerations for future care needs presented by Heather Dixon, lawyer. Register online at alzheimer.mb.ca or contact Maria at [email protected] or 204-943-6622 (in Winnipeg) or 1-800-378-6699 (in Manitoba). * * * 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 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. * * * Douglas TOPS 4560 meets on Tuesdays at Sprucewood Hall. Weigh in at 5 p.m. with meeting at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call Barb at 204-763-4768 * * * 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. * * * 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 Continuing classes are held from5:30-7 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. * * * 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 offers exercise group at 9:30 a.m. with leader Lorraine Rozak with walking and light strengthening. Members $3.50;non-members $4.50. Shuffleboard at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members. Competition and conversation. Yoga at 1:30 p.m. Relaxing and exercise all in one with instructor Marissa Cline. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. 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. * * * 20-20 Toastmasters meet every Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. at Prairie Oasis. Please contact Bette at 204-726-4191, Patti at 204-727-2042 or Shirley at 204-726-5344. * * * 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, Oct. 15 The Rotary Club of Brandon presents their Gala dinner at the Victoria Inn with cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $130 and available by calling Tracy at 204-724-6576. Proceeds to the Elspheth Reid Family Fund. * * * IODE, Diamond Jubilee (1960) chapter, is holding their annual fundraiser, "Fall Fantasy IV" at the Canad Inns Roadhouse from 5-9 p.m. Includes a silent auction, bag auction, door prizes. Monies raised support education and services within the community. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 204-728-5294 or kay at 204-725-3631. * * * Memories Chapel is offering part three, "Search for Meaning" in a five-part series entitled, "The Journey Through Grief." It will be held at Memories Chapel at 7 p.m. To register, call 204-727-0330. * * * Westman Jeep Association is a family oriented, community minded, and environmentally conscious group of Jeep owners-enthusiasts. Brandon meetings are held at the A and W at 18th Street and Queens Ave. at 7 p.m. Contact Troy 765-4644 or see website www.westmanjeep.com. * * * IODE, Diamond Jubilee (1960) Chapter, Brandon meets at 7:30 p.m. IODE is a Canadian women's charitable organization. Women dedicated to a better Canada. For more info, call 204-728-5294. * * * Women with Cancer Support Group meets for lunch in the Blue Room at Huggy's Restaurant at 1 p.m. For more info, call Mavis 204-727-2849. * * * 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 204-729-8982 or 204- 726-8240 or email [email protected]. Club '77 Singles - Fun and Friendship since 1977! * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classes are held from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Matthew's Church. For more info call Kathryn at 204-571-0684. * * * 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. * * * Ever thought of joining a dart league? 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 All levels of players wanted, from beginners to pro!. League runs from September to April. For more info, call Susan 204-724-4282 or Dave 204-727-6983. * * * 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 Senior Songbirds Choir at 9:45 a.m. with leader Albert Klippenstein. 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 a beginner or intermediate - it is all fun and fit! Members $3.50;non-members $4.50. * * * 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). * * * The South West Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday September 10, 2014 at 7:30 pm in Room 102 at Crocus Plains School. Laura Crookshanks is speaking on "Life in a Victorian Workhouse." For more information about the Society go to swmanitobagenealogy.ca. thursday, Oct. 16 You are invited to the Hobbs Manor Fall Tea and Bazaar from 2-4 p.m. Includes bake sale, raffle draw, craft sale. Please come and join us! * * * Parkinson Society support group will meet at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will be about exercise and Parkinsons with guest speaker Karen Gilmour. Karen, who lives with Parkinson's disease herself, has been a leader of two Parkinson's exercise groups in Winnipeg for several years and will demonstrate exercises specifically designed to help you manage your Parkinson's disease. For more info, call the Parkinson Society Brandon office at 204-726-1702. * * * A coffee house for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit people as well as their allies, takes place at 7 p.m. For more info, call 204-727-0417. * * * 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 Beth 204-824-2722. * * * The Brandon Branch No. 3 Royal Canadian Legion is proud to provide and support Veteran's afternoon in the games room at 560 13th Street East from 2-3:30 p.m. for coffee, conversation and comradery. For RCL members and guests. For further info, call 204-727-3054. * * * 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] * * * 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. 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 at noon. Painter's Circle is offered the second and fourth Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Cathy House leads a group of painters to share methods and ideas. Members $3.50; non-members $4.50. For more info or to register, call 204-571-2050. * * * FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner and Continuing classer are held at 1:30-3 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 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 October. 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. * * * Volunteer Recruitment - Healing Circles. The Heart and Stroke Foundation needs your help with a new project designed for survivour support. Are you a woman, any age, at any point in your recovery journey but have previously had a heart attack, angioplasty or bypass surgery? Do you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? Then we want you! We are testing an app that will help support women with heart disease in their recovery and progression to enjoying a heart healthy life. The app is very east to use and we are looking for volunteers to use it. Visit heartandstroke.ca/healingcircles. * * * The Brandon Eagles Gymnastics Centre is raising funds for their gymnastics team to go to nationals by offering a "Come Fly with Us Lotter." You could win a Mexican Fiesta in Puerto Vallarta for two; rest and relax in Playa del Carmen for two; Italy Bellissima in Italy for two; or Disney World Family Getaway in Orlando for four. Tickets are $60 each with only 700 printed! For tickets, call Gail at 204-761-6029; Julie at 204-724-3911 or Kelly at 204-761-9536. Tickets are re-entered after each prize draw, you may win more than one prize! * * * Do you know a caregiver who comforts, is kind, empathizes and is caring? Brockie Donovan is proud to present the Brandon and Westman's Caregiver Award to help honour and recognize the caregivers in our community. Each quarter we will honour a caregiver based upon a review of nominations received from their peers, friends, patients, families and others who feel a particular person excels in his/her role as a caregiver. To nominate a person, send their name, contact info and employer's name (if applicable) by email to [email protected] or mail to 332-8th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3X4. Include a brief story on the impact this person is having on the lives of others by being a caregiver and also supply your name and contact info. In November 2015, representatives from the community will review and select the "Caregiver of the Year" to be announced at a reception at city hall. * * * Come and enjoy afternoon dancing, music and fellowship at Central Community Centre. Dancing takes place every Friday, starting Oct. 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a live band. Lunch provided. Admission is $5. Everyone welcome. For further info, call Marjorie at 204-727-3680 or Alda at 204-728-8790. * * * The Elgin Community invites you to their fall soup, chili and chowder supper at the Elgin Community Hall on Oct. 18 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $8; children 12 and under $4 and preschoolers are free. * * * Women In Harmony, Westman's only women barbershop harmony chorus presents their fall show "O Canada", a concert of our country in song with guest performers First Presbyterian Handbell Choir on Oct. 18 at Trinity United Church at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, 12 and under are $5. Refreshments , bucket auction and door prize. For tickets call Naomi 204-726-8569 or any chorus member. Also available at the door. * * * Basement sale will take place Oct. 18 in St. Andrews Church from 9 a.m. to noon. * * * Birdtail Valley Harvest Jamboree invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at Birtle Community Hall on Oct. 18 from 1-9 p.m. Open mic, band scramble, community supper and picker's choice jamming. Door prizes and silent auction winners will be announced. Y'all come now! * * * The Rivers United Church Fall Supper takes place on Oct. 19 at the United Church from 4:30 p.ml to 6:30 p.m. For more info, call 204-328-7690. * * * Killarney United Church fall supper will take place Oct. 19 from 4:30 pm. to 6 p.m. at the C.E. Centre. Adults $13; children $6 and preschoolers free. Shut-ins may place their orders between 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. by calling 204-523-8924. Deliveries start at 4:30 p.m. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers a free Mature Driver Workshop and Evaluation from MPI on Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop is offered to experienced drivers who wish to brush up on their skills and enhance their driving performance. This is a three-hour program. Please book an appointment for evaluation by calling 204-571-2050. * * * The National Association of Federal Retirees (formerly FSNA), Western Manitoba Branch, will hold a luncheon meeting on Oct. 21, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Seniors for Seniors. Guests are welcome. Members $5; non-members $12. Leanne Gardiner, a provincial audiologist, will be the guest speaker. * * * Missionfest Manitoba West will be held at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church on Oct. 24 from 5-10 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring Setan Lee (TransformAsia), Doug Nichols (Global Missions Advocate), Asante Children's Choir and more. Also on Oct. 24 is Missionfest Manitoba West Youth Night at Bethel Christian Assembly at 7 p.m. featuring The Color, Asante Children's Choir and Ray Wieler (Children's Campus International). Full details at missionfestmanitobawest.org. * * * A bridge tournament will be held at Prairie Oasis on Oct. 24 starting at 1 p.m. sharp. Teams of two players. Cost is $5 per person. Prizes and lunch. Call 204-727-6641 to enter your team. Everyone welcome. * * * Calling all artists! The Manitoba Lung Association's second Westman Art Show and Sale will be held at the Town Centre on Nov. 7 and 8. For information on how to enter your paintings, sculptures, carvings or photography call Gail 204-725-4230 or email [email protected]. or check us out on Facebook. Deadline for registration is Oct. 24. * * * "Come to the Castle," family Halloween arts and crafts activities Oct. 25 at the Heritage Arts Centre in Hamiota. Call Mid-West Arts Council at 204-764-2400 for times and details. * * * Join Prairie Social Singles for their Halloween dance on Oct. 25 with music by Celtic-Ojibway Band (Larry Roulette) from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Park Avenue Activity Centre. Snacks and dry bar. Costumes, prizes and Halloween treats! Cost is $12 for PSS members, Club 77 members, Seniors for Seniors members and other singles' club members. All others $15. For more info, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389. * * * Carroll Community Fish Fry will be held at the Carroll Memorial Hall on Nov. 7 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All you can eat fish buffet with all beverages (alcoholic and other) sold separately. Adults $15; children 12 and under $6 and preschoolers free. Tickets available in advance only and must be booked prior to Oct. 30. Book today at the Carroll Post Office or by calling 204-483-3979 or email [email protected]. * * * Get those memories out of the closet! Daly House Museum is proudly hosting an Antiques Roadshow Fundraiser on Oct. 30 at the museum from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds to support the museum's current collection of photographs, documents and artifacts and will help to better preserve and share those items with future generations. Heirlooms will be appraised by local expert Terry Smith. There is a small fee of $7 per item or three items for $20. There are a limited number of time slots available, so please call the museum at 204-727-1722 as early as possible to reserve yours. * * * Brandon Armoury Military Museum dedication of the M-109 Memorial will take place Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. at 1116 Victoria Ave. * * * Coping with the death of a loved one? Brockie Donovan offers presentations of grieving in conjunction with Dr. Ron Richert in the lower level of Brockie Donovans. All seminars begin at 7 p.m. This is free to the public. Everyone is welcome. Nov. 6: "Coping with the Holidays." The holidays can be one of the most difficult times of the year after losing a loved one. This seminar will focus on how to cope during the holiday season. Please confirm your attendance by calling 204-727-0694. Upcoming date: Dec. 4, "Tree of Memories Candlelight Memorial Service. * * * Join us for the rededication of the First World War 45th Battalion Colours at St. Matthew's Cathedral on Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. * * * Understanding Mental Health - Public Education Opportunities. One in five Canadians lives with a mental illness each year. It is important for all Canadians to learn how to recognize the signs of developing mental health problems and learn how to act, react and help. The following public education opportunities are available in your area: Mental Health First Aid is the initial help provided to someone experiencing a mental health problem. Learn how to spot the signs and how to help.; SafeTALK is a three-hour workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources; ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two-day, highly interactive, practical workshop for people who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Visit prairiemountainhealth.ca for more information or contact Carla at 204-578-2400 to register or for more info. * * * 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. * * * Are you feeling distressed and/or in crisis? Our trained counsellors are here to listen and to help. We offer telephoned and online counselling for all rural and northern Manitobans. Toll free and confidential. Call 1-866-367-3276 or visit supportline.ca. * * * Rideau Park Personal Care Home is looking for volunteers who are willing to offer their time to spend with a resident. If you are interested, please call Sherri at 204-578-2686. * * * MADD Canada is seeking volunteers for the Brandon area. Our goal is to make roads safer while working with traffic safety partners. If you would like to assist in public education and awareness or victim support, please contact Louise at 1-866-900-6233 or [email protected] for more details. * * * The ALS Society of Manitoba requires volunteers 1-2 hours a week for numerous events. If you are interested in donating your time call Sharon 204-831-1510 or toll free 1-866-718-1642 or e-mail [email protected] * * * Attention Dirt Oval Stock Car enthusiasts! Looking for individuals interested in forming a stock car/speedway in Brandon. Racing classes would be 4-cyl. pure stock, street stock (V8), mini sport truck (4-cyl. and V6) and super truck (V8). For more info, contact Art at [email protected]. * * * Committee members needed. Want to make a difference? Become a member of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure planning committee in Brandon. Our volunteers are the key to a future without breast cancer. Join us in making the Run Day in Brandon on Oct. 2, 2011 the most successful year. For more info, call Donna-Lynn at 1-866-267-3948 ext. 224. * * * OSISS (Operational Stress Injury Social Support) an operational stress peer group that assists currently serving, retired soldiers and RCMP meets every two weeks winter and summer. Operational Stress Injury (OSI) is defined as a persistent psychological difficulty resulting from operational duties performed by a member of The Canadian Forces such as anxiety, major depression, alcohol or substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. For more info, contact 204-765-3000 ext. 4186 or 204-573-6769. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |