St James Assiniboia 55+ Centre

Our Singsationals Choir Group is in the last month of their practices and performances for the year. This choir group does many performances throughout the community to brighten the spirits of many and are great ambassadors for our Centre. Rehearsals are always fun and the repertoire of songs changes based on the seasons.

You will learn Drawing Basics and Watercolor Basics along with several Watercolor Techniques. Easy Step by Step Instruction. You will complete a minimum of 2 paintings ready to frame. No experience necessary. There is an $18 course materials fee to be paid to the instructor at the first class as all materials are supplied. (Students “returning” for classes will be taught additional techniques and will work on a more advanced program.)

Bring your existing knitting and get the advice of a knitting instructor or join the group for socialization.

Many family photos feature unidentified people. In this workshop, learn simple tricks and techniques to identify when a photo was taken. Bring one or two photos to the workshop or you can use the samples provided for practice!

This presentation includes information about types of orchids, understanding how orchids grow, environmental and cultural considerations for orchid culture in the home, pests and diseases and more.

Do you know what the most common sources of injuries are to seniors? What can you do to help keep your grandchildren safe when they visit? Join us to learn about common consumer product health and safety risks..

Meet new people, enrich social skills, heighten positive self-esteem and generate affirmative relations at this A&O program. Each week there will be refreshments, and many new opportunities for socialization and making connections.

To register for this group or for more information please contact Pamela Roth at 204-956-6440.

Have you been out on the course this year and your body is still adapting? Scott Miller (a physical therapist here in Winnipeg) is an expert in healing back pain issues naturally, without medication… And helping people get active again. We’ve convinced him to do a free workshop for members of St. James 55+ Centre designed specifically for golfer. In it, He will show you exactly how you can heal your back pain naturally, get back on the golf course! Make sure you register right now, because there’s only space for 30!

This introduction to knitting walks through the knitting basics: cast-on and the knit and purl stitches and finishing your knitting. Along the way you’ll pick up many knitting tips and guidance on how to identify and fix common knitting mistakes. Needles and yarn will be supplied.

How much do you know about the History of St. James? Before Unicity, there were many Municipalities that made up the City of Winnipeg and St. James was one of them. Come to the Centre for a presentation from Heritage Winnipeg to see how it all started!

Winnipeg was once just a small settlement, but has blossomed into a larger city. Let’s explore that journey and learn how Winnipeg first became the city we know today.

Parks were introduced to appease the people that were beginning to have more time on their hands.This presentation will address where, why and when did they start in Winnipeg.

Do you experience discomfort when sitting down for a meal? Are you experiencing low back pain right now while reading this newsletter? Do you have trouble bending over picking-up objects from the ground? If you answered yes to any of these questions then attend this workshop where NRG Physiotherapy will discuss how to manage these problems naturally.

Did you wake up with a ‘KINK’ in your neck 3 days ago and it hasn’t gone away. This is a common question physiotherapists here. If you or anyone you know has complained about neck pain then come to this presentation to hear how working with a physiotherapist can help.