Active Aging in Manitoba is proud to host the largest 55+ annual multi-sport event in Manitoba. AAIM has hosted the 55+ Games in communities across the province. The games are three days that are jam-packed with fun and engaging competitions. They aim to combine active games with a social and entertaining experience. AAIM rely on participants, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators to make the Games successful
each year.

In 2026 the games will be hosted in the communities of Morden, Stanley & Winkler from June 9-11.

On Monday, April 13th they will be at the Centre to talk about all the amazing events that are in the games and other ways that people can get involved and join in on this amazing event.

Join us for a fun and relaxing afternoon of creativity as Bev Nagamori guides you through the art of folding beautiful paper cranes!

No experience is needed — this is an easy, no-pressure workshop where you can learn at your own pace and enjoy the calming process of origami.

All materials are provided. Come for the company, stay for the creativity, and leave with your very own paper crane masterpiece!

This acrylic painting class of four fun, informative and creative sessions will encourage the participant to explore their own style. The goal of this class is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience that introduces basic concepts of acrylic painting.

What will be covered in the course?
• Introduction to Acrylic painting Power Point presentation
• Acrylic Painting “Tools and Techniques” Power Point presentation. Ashley Krieger
• “Acrylic Basics & More” Power Point on colour and composition
Feature Paintings:
• Painting waterfall
• Painting the moon
• Painting summer scene
• Painting daises in a glass jar

We will start each class off with some instruction regarding the topic of the week, then move into the painting exercise. We will work with acrylic paints to achieve a feature painting each week. There will be demonstrations of a various techniques throughout the course. Assistance and advice will be given as requested and as required. Booklet of the class instructions will be provided at first class.

By the end of this course:
Students will have gained insight to the management and application of acrylic painting and will have gained confidence in their ability to complete a painting that they are pleased with.

This class is for:
Beginner students with little to no knowledge of acrylic painting as the basics will be covered in the first class and the following classes will build upon each other.

Join us for some socializing and crafting. Each month we will tackle a new project together and enjoy some friendly conversation. Choose from any or all of the following dates:

**Costs vary depending on supplies needed
for each project.

Registration deadline: March 11

Registration deadline: April 15

This workshop is designed specifically for women aged 50-75 who are transitioning or navigating retirement. This interactive workshop will be based on Shelley's book Flourishing in Retirement: A 5-Step Guide to Joy for the Post-Career Woman. Each session will be 90 minutes long and utilize tools such as mind maps, journaling, group discussions, and self-reflection exercises to foster personal growth and joy during retirement.
Participants don't need to have the book though it is helpful.

The St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre is partnering with Senior Savvy to offer free weekly tech classes

starting April 13, held Mondays at 2:30 p.m., running through June.

These friendly, hands-on sessions will help you build confidence using smartphones, tablets, apps, and everyday technology.