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What's On - Oct. 30, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Friday, Oct. 31 Seniors for Seniors offers a Birthday Tea on the last Friday of the month. We celebrate our members birthdays with coffee and cake. Cost: $3 for guests; no charge for the birthday person. * * * Come and enjoy afternoon dancing, music and fellowship at Central Community Centre. Dancing takes place every Friday 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. * * * 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 -- Come and see our First World War exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War as well as the 100th anniversary of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). Our Gun Park is open year round with 28 guns and vehicles on display with interpretive panels. Dress for the weather as it is an outdoor display. Winter hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is charged at the door. Call 204-765-3000 for more information or to book a group tour or individuals may self-guide during hours of operation. * * * 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. * * * Brandon Community Builders "The Store," is open Friday and Saturday 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. * * * 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, Nov. 1 The Western Manitoba Celiac Association Support Group meets at 10 a.m. in Room 245 Nurses' Residence at Prairie Mountain Health (Brandon hospital). Elevator is available. Guest speaker is Sylvia Ubell from Two Farm Kids. What's new! Gluten-free products at Two Farm Kids. Admission is $2. For more info, call Louise 204-748-3891 or Merle at 204-727-8521. * * * The Global Market Brandon is moving indoors! The Global Market is opening its first ever Indoor Winter Global Market today at 23 12th Street. We are officially open year round! We will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. * * * Brandon Armoury Military Museum dedication of the M-109 Memorial will take place at 2:30 p.m. at 1116 Victoria Ave. * * * 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. * * * 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, Nov. 2 St. James Anglican Church in Rivers is hosting a fall supper from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $13; children 6-12 years $6; preschoolers free. * * * The 41st Original Christmas Craft Sale will be held at the Royal Oak Inn from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be door prizes and free draws throughout the day. This sale features talented artists and craftspeople form Westman and beyond creating lovely handmade gifts for Christmas shoppers. All profits from the silver collection and table rentals are donated to Christmas Cheer. * * * 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 204-728-0627 or 204-726-8240 or email [email protected]. 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, Nov. 3 The Brandon Public Library is hosting their 30th annual used book sale until Nov. 15 during regular library hours. Hardcovers, paperbacks and magazines. Library yard sale of desks, chairs and other odds and ends * * * Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch No. 3 will hold their next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the banquet room. For membership info, call Jackie at 204-725-2538. * * * 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. This week: Bring your camera and tripod for a scavenger hunt. Dress for the outdoors. * * * 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. * * * Brookdale Belles and Beaus Square Dance Club dance Monday nights at the Brookdale Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. New dancers are welcome and the first three nights are free for new dancers so come try it! For more info, call Carole at 204-354-2338 or Karen at 204-354-2281. * * * The Brandon Arthritis Support Group will be hosting an information booth at Rolling Spokes each Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Drop by and see us. For more information, call Marsha at 204-726-5995. * * * 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. * * * 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 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, Nov. 4 If you live in the area that converged on Birtle on Saturday nights in the good old days, join us for breakfast at Trails West. We meet at 9 a.m. for breakfast and conversation. Join us and catch up with the latest on old friends. * * * Ladies' Auxiliary Branch #3 holds it's regular monthly meeting in the banquet room at 7 p.m. For membership info, call Jackie 204-725-2538. * * * Seniors for Seniors offers Footcare and Blood Pressure clinics at 1 p.m. Appointments available with our retired nurses for nailcare for your healthy feet. Cost: $15 at clinic; $20 at home. Call 204-571-2050 for more info. * * * Keystone Lion's Club meets in the lower level of the Lions Manor at 7 p.m. New members-potential members welcome. For more info, call 204-726-1991 or 204-573-0940. * * * 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 in the Community Centre, is open to the general public. Hours: Tuesdays 1:30-3 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. as well as Thursdays 9:30-11 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, Nov. 5 Nifty Needlers meet every other Wednesdayat Central Community Centre, 529 Fourth Street, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Admission $3 at door. Come out and join our group for fun, inspiration and learn to quilt. We will be offering learn to quilt classes for beginners starting in October. Everyone welcome. * * * Do you have a lung disease? The Manitoba Lung Association's Best Breathers group offers education and support to those suffering from chronic bronchitis or emphysema from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Brandon Regional Health Centre. Taxi rides are available free of charge. Family members welcome. Join us for an indoor walking session after with a nurse and physiotherapist present. For more info, call Joanne 204-725-4230. * * * The South West Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society meets in Room 102 at Crocus Plains Secondary School at 7:30 p.m. This week: Grant Hamilton will give a presentation "How the First World War affected the Westman Area." For more information about the society visit swmanitobagenealogy.ca. * * * Optimist Club of Brandon meets at the Victoria Inn. For more info, contact president Liz at 204-729-9122 or secretary Cec at 204-727-4147. * * * Westman Retired Educators Association meets at Trails West Inn, 9:30 a.m. Call Mavis Johnston at 204-727-2849. * * * 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. * * * 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 Mixed 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. * * * Westman Hospice Association and The Counselling Centre offer a Bereavement Peer Support Group at the Counselling Centre every Wednesday at 7 p.m. until Dec. 10. It is free of charge to those in our community who have lost a loved one. For more info, or to register call Jocelyn 204-726-8706 or Westman Hospice 204-727-1745. * * * Club '77 Singles meet 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]. 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, Nov. 6 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. Today: "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. * * * Butterfly Kisses Miscarriage Support Group is open to anyone who is or has experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage. We meet at the Brandon Vineyard Community Church, 1327 Rosser Ave. at 7 p.m. For further info, call Thea 204-726-0779. * * * The Brandon Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at Forbidden Flavours at 1060 18th St. All interested are welcome. Call Dave 204-728-2463 for more info. * * * Music Jam and Dance at the Melita Legion Hall from 1-5 p.m. Admission $4, children free. Join us for music, singing, and dancing. Bring your instruments and dancing shoes. For more info, call Norman 204-522-8120. Proceeds donated back to the community and to charity. * * * 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 at Prairie Oasis with the meeting starting 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 November. 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. * * * 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 presents 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. * * * The Oak Lake Skating Club and the 4-H Busy Buddies craft and trade shows take place Nov. 8 in the Oak Lake Community Hall from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch available. Silent auction table. * * * Holiday Magic-A Charitable Night of Shopping is being held at the Shoppers Mall on Nov. 8 from 7-10 p.m. For more details and a list of businesses participating and other specials of the night, visit shoppersmallbrandon.com. Shoppers can purchase a ticket for $5 to support local charities and at the event they will be able to enjoy profit organizations. Tickets for the event can be purchased form one of the participating non-profit organizations or at Guest Services in support of the Women's Resource Centre. * * * The Minnedosa Kinette Christmas Craft Sale will be held Nov. 8 at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is full this year with past favourites as well as many new vendors. Homemade soup and bunwich lunch available. Admission $2. * * * Westman Immigration Services is offering a series of World Cooking Lessons at Knox United Church at 11 a.m. Cost is $15 per session. Nov. 8, Mexico; Nov. 15, Honduras; Nov. 29, China. To register call 204-727-6031 ext. 2239 or email [email protected] or visit westmanimmigrantservices.ca. * * * 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. * * * The Parkinson Society support group meeting will be held Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. A pharmacist will be on hand to discuss Parkinson medications and answer questions. For more information, call the Brandon office at 204-726-1702. * * * Strathclair Theatre Chorus, a 43 voice mixed choir will be performing at Trinity United Church Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Refreshments included. Call church office at 204-728-4796 or Marlene 204-729-8674. * * * A free bus trip to the casinos of Winnipeg (Club Regent and McPhillips) will be held on Nov. 29 leaving Prairie Oasis at 7:15 a.m. sharp and returning about 9 p.m. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your seat. Everyone welcome. * * * The Rapid City Drama Club's annual dinner theatre presents The Great Kooshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derbyby Norm Foster on Nov. 21 and 22 at the Rapid City Legion Hall. Tickets are $30 and available by calling 204-483-4094. * * * Global Market will be hosting the Made with Love Christmas sale on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. showcasing all of our wonderful local artisans. If you are interested in becoming a vendor or for more information, call Erin at 204-573-8046 or email [email protected]. * * * Christmas and Classic Country with Country Blend will take place in the Brookdale Community Hall on Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available by calling 204-212-2083. This is a fundraising event for the Brookdale Elementary School. * * * Prairie Oasis Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings will be held Dec. 12 at noon. Tickets are $13 each or two for $25. Call 204-727-6641 to reserve your tickets or drop in and pick them up. Come and enjoy a great dinner. Everyone welcome. * * * Make a difference in someone's life. Volunteer on the Klinic Crisis Lines in Brandon. No previous counselling experience is needed. Full training and supervision is provided. Next training session begins in January 2015. For more information, visit ruralsupport.ca or call 204-571-4182. Deadline for application is Dec. 15, 2014. * * * Understanding Mental Health - Public Education Opportunities. One in five Canadians lives with a mental illness each year. 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 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. * * * 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 |