St James Assiniboia 55+ Centre

Join us for a fun and informative morning with our sponsors where we will get the chance to hearing from our sponsors directly and learn about how they are connected to the Centre and what role they play in our community. Following a quick presentation from each sponsor members will have the opportunity to sit down with our sponsors and get to know them a bit better over a cup of coffee.

Gain a general understanding about the types of health concerns or issues that should be addressed at your family doctor or primary care clinic, urgent care centre or emergency department and what to do if you are unsure where to go.
There is a blood pressure clinic from 1:00-2:00 (anyone can come, no fee).
Presentation starts at 2:00.

A common concern as we age is staying safe and remaining independent for as long as we can. One way to stay informed on safety and security is to reach out to the experts and seek their advice. This is why we have asked the Consumer Protection Office to come out and speak to us about recognising and preventing frauds and scams.

Join us for a warm and cozy afternoon trip down memory lane as we reminisce about the beauty and joys of winter in Winnipeg over a warm cup of coffee.

Does it take you longer to walk 100 meters than someone your own age without your conditions? Are you able to walk 100 meters, but you need to stop for pain, breathe or fatigue because of your condition? Have you ever had a hip or knee replacement? Do you use any devices to assist you with your mobility such as a cane, walker or scooter? Do you have a parking permit? If you answered YES to any of the above questions this is the presentation to attend, we will learn about the disability tax credit and primary caregiver credit and Canada caregiver credit.

Do you want to increase your confidence and driving ability? In this presentation we will cover defensive driving techniques, provide an update on traffic laws and road safety rules as well as how you how to compensate for any changes that you might have experienced to your hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time.

Hearing loss can be confusing, overwhelming and expensive. In any case it is important to still do all that you can as there are even more costs and risks associated with untreated hearing loss. If you have recently discovered your hearing loss, or if you have had hearing loss for a while that has been untreated, this is a great opportunity to learn about reconnection to your world and treating your hearing loss.

Everyone has a little “junk” lying around. OK, some of us may have more than a little. Regardless of how much stuff we have, we can all benefit from decluttering our lives and homes. Join Brian McMillan from My Smaller Nest to get some great ideas on how and where to start.