Did you know that volunteering is good for you? Volunteering can ward off loneliness, reduce stress and be physically good for you! Join us at the centre to talk about the many volunteer positions we have and why they are good for you and the centre!

This FREE drop-in program is available to everyone. Share jokes, stores, news articles, and many more. Coffee and tea will be provided.

Manage your hearing loss better by sharing your experiences and learning coping strategies including basic speech reading. All welcome- Bring your family and friends to learn how to improve communication.

The Manitoba Life Lease Occupants Association is a non-profit organization representing people living in life lease complexes that have joined together for the purposes of education; monitoring laws and policies affecting life lease properties; and as a resource to address tenant concerns.

Do you ever wonder what all-inclusive retirement living is all about?
Join us for Lunch and a Tour at Sturgeon Creek I Retirement Residence (across from the Grace).

You can enjoy a light lunch prepared here by our Red Seal Chef and team, and then tour our beautiful residence and see our two-story dining room with fireplace and grand piano, theatre, library, games room, hair salon, bistro and sunroom, beautiful walkways, fitness room and large 3rd floor outdoor deck overlooking the creek and park!
We look forward to meeting you and showing you all that we have to offer!

*We will meet at 809 Setter Street for 10:50am. Sturgeon Creek shuttle will transport to the building and back to the parking lot.

Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep: Discuss various ideas on the benefits of good sleep, what can cause sleep disturbance and what can be done to improve overall sleep quality.

Strategies To Sell Your House in Retirement
How to structure the sale of your family home in retirement, including key strategies on how to implement home equity into your retirement plan.

The E.R.I.K (Emergency Response Information Kit) is an excellent resource that has been supporting individuals in current and past years when it comes to informing emergency personnel and loved ones. This presentation will review what it is, why is exists and how you can use it most efficiently. Each participant will receive 1 E.R.I.K package. Suggested donation $2 for E.R.I.K package.

Learn about updated traffic laws and road safety rules.
Brush up on defensive driving techniques
Learn how to compensate for changes in hearing, vision, flexibility, and reaction time.
Opportunity to address driving concerns and questions.

Please join us for a presentation on what FREE programs that the St James Library has to offer for our 55 plus community.

Active Aging in Manitoba in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba has developed a 1-hour presentation/discussion on healthy habits that can contribute to a healthy brain and a positive outlook. This topic will look at Mental Well-being …a state in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.

Do you have a health care directive? Does it clearly indicate how you want to be cared for in an emergency? What happens if something bad happens and you can’t speak for yourself? Do you know your rights when it comes to treatment at the hospital? These are important questions to consider. Join us for lunch and let’s talk about it. The presentation will be broken into 2 parts to allow a lunch break from 12-1pm.

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of Christmas carols, Gingerbread, and a little competition. Create your team and register for the event! Teams should be 2-5 people. Family members, grandchildren and friends of all ages are welcome and encouraged to join. You will have one hour to complete your masterpiece. All supplies are provided, but teams are encouraged to bring in items for decorating and making your creations original. Prizes will be determined by theme, originality, creativity, pizazz, etc…

If you don’t have a team but want to participate, please contact the Centre at 204- 987-8850 or email the centre