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On-Going Calendar of Events

For the month of February, 2012

Please Note: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the events listed in this calendar. It is strongly recommended that the reader call the contact name and number listed before attending any event. Should there be a discrepancy between this calendar and the event organizers, the latter will prevail.

 

  • Riverbank Discovery Centre / Brandon Tourism – Winter Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5pm; Weekends and holidays 12pm-5pm , 1 – 545 Conservation Drive, 204-729-2141 or 1-888-799-1111 ***Please note we will be open Louis Riel Day, Monday, February 20th from 12pm – 5pm.

 

  • Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, 710 Rosser Ave., 204-727-1036 or www.agsm.ca
    • Free Guided Tours every Thursday, every ½ hour from 6pm – 8pm
    • Main Gallery: Hovercraft – an exhibition of work by Manitoba’s new wave of craft-utilizing artists, Now until March 30, 2012
    • Community Gallery: Riverheights Terrace Painters – Over 80 and Rising! – Now until March 30, 2012

 

  • Partners for Life - Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic – Wednesday’s & Thursday’s 11:30am – 2:30pm & 4pm – 7:30pm; also the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am to 12pm in the Town Centre; Call 1-888-2DONATE or 204-571-3100

 

  • The Rotary Club of Brandon – Tuesday Luncheon - 11:45am, Canad Inns - Roadhouse, Don Partrick 204-727-0493

 

  • The Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset – 5:45pm, Thursdays, Mum’s Family Restaurant (Wheat City Golf Course), Diane 204-728-3421

 

  • Summit Toastmasters Club International – 7am, Thursdays, Ambassador Room, Aalto’s Restaurant, Canad Inns, 204-855-2225

 

  • SKY-HY Toastmasters Club International – 6pm, Thursdays, Blue Room, Huggy’s Restaurant, 204-727-0197

 

  • 20/20 Toastmasters Club International – 4:45pm, Tuesdays, Rm 243, Brandon Regional Health Centre, 150 McTavish Avenue, 204-726-1006

 

  • Kiwanis Club of Brandon – Weekly lunch meeting with a Guest Speaker, 12pm-1pm – Louis Riel Dining Room, Brandon University, Rob 204-571-5911

 

  • Brandon Citizens on Patrol Program –3rd Tuesday of each month (except for July, August & December), 7pm – Board Room, Brandon Police Service Building, 1340 – 10th Street; Contact Lloyd at 204-726-8617 or Ralph at 204-726-4770

 

  • Prairie Oasis – for more information on events please call 204-727-6641
    • Bingo - 1:15pm & 6pm Mondays and 1:15pm Thursdays, Prairie Oasis Senior Centre, 241 - 8th Street
    • Prairie Oasis – Offers a hot, full course, home cooked meal Monday to Friday $8.00; Meals on Wheels also provides hot, nutritious meals five days a week to seniors or persons recovering from illness, disabled clients or post-operative surgical patients $8.00

 

  • Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. – for more information about any events please call 204-571-2050
    • Advocacy Committee has some openings – meetings are the 1st Friday of the month
    • Members Birthday Tea – Last Friday of every month at 3pm; FREE for the birthday person
    • Footcare Clinics – Basic foot care provided on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month. Cost is $15

 

  • Sexuality Education Resource Centre Coffee House – For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Two-Spirited, Transgender and Friends. Third Thursday of every month at 7pm, 161 - 8th Street, 204-727-0417

 

  • Hope Al-Anon Family Groups (for families & friends of alcoholics) – 8pm Every Tuesday – Knox United Church (back door) – 451 - 18th Street, 204-571-3684

 

  • Wheat City Al-Anon Family Groups (for families & friends of alcoholics) – 8pm Every Wednesday – St. George’s Anglican Church (side door) – 5th Street & Southern Avenue, 204-571-3684

 

  • Are you Separated? Divorcing? Struggling with a relationship breakup? – If you would like to join others like you, who are working to heal & rebuild their lives, consider the “Separated / Divorced Group”, St. Augustine’s Church (lower level); Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm, September through May; Contact David at 204-727-6674 or Allison at 204-727-2955

 

  • 7th Street Health Access Centre Coffee House – First Sunday of every month from 2pm - 4pm, Michelle or Penny, 204-578-4801

 

  • Learning Disability Adult Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of every month – 8pm, Learning Disability Resource Centre, 129 - 12th Street, contact Edy 204-727-4669

 

  • Dual Recovery Anonymous Group – a self-help peer support group that helps people who are looking to recover from being affected by both an addiction & a mental health issue. Meetings are every Wednesday, 6:45pm - 7:45pm, #20 – 7th Street Health Access Centre, 204-729-3861

 

  • Alzheimer Society of MB – for more information contact the Alzheimer’s Society at 204-729-8320
    • Support Group for people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia; Meet weekly Wednesday’s 10am – 11:30am, Alzheimer Society Office, Unit 4B - 457 – 9th Street
    • Family Support Group – confidential network for families / friends caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia; 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2pm - 3:30pm, 4th Floor – Assiniboine Centre, Brandon Regional Health Centre, as well as an Evening Support Group available the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm – 8:30pm, Alzheimer Society Office, Unit 4B - 457 – 9th Street

 

  • The Manitoba Brain Injury Association & The Acquired Brain Injury Interest Group – Support Group for Survivors and Families – meets the 3rd Monday of each month: Next meeting February 27th; Friendships Through Social Activities & Learning – meets the 1st Monday or Tuesday of each month: Next meeting: February 6th; For times, locations & activities planned please phone 204-578-2360 or 1-866-327-1998 or visit: www.mbia.ca

 

  • Brandon & Area Suicide Bereavement Support Group – offers support to those who have experienced the death by suicide of a family member or friend. All are welcome – meets the 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 8:30pm, Unit 1 – 217 - 10th Street, Cherie 204-727-3202 or Kim 204-571-4183

 

  • The RCA Museum presents the Canadian Museum of Civilization travelling exhibit – “Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade 1779 – 1821” – until April 13, 2012; Open Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, closed weekends & holidays. For more information please call 204-765-3000, Ext. 3570

 

  • 26 Fd Regt RCA – XII MB Dragoons Museum – specializing in South Western Manitoba Reservist History. Open every Tuesday, 9am – 11:30am & 1pm – 4pm; FREE admission. Located in the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Contact Edd McArthur, Curator at 204-728-2559, ext 238

 

  • Sea Cadets of Canada Brandon Branch - #60 Royal Canadian Swiftsure Cadet Core – meets weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30pm – 9:30pm until June 2012, Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Phone Lt. McArthur 204-728-3168 for more information.

 

  • Navy League of Canada Brandon Branch – #4 Stan Hawitt Navy Cadet Core – meets weekly on Thursday evenings until May 2012, Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Phone Lt. C. Kozak 204-728-3168 for more information or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

  • 71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets – For youth 12 – 19 years of age; Each Wednesday until June 2012, *(Please note: CLOSED December 22, 2011 – January 10, 2012) 6:30pm – 9pm, Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Contact Captain Rob Lussier 204-720-1494

 

  • Talking, Learning, Caring / Family Circle / Drop-In Playtime / GAP and many other support groups – Empowering those who are raising children, so that they are better able to cope with the many challenges they face; Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre, 255 – 9th Street; Some programs run during the day and some in the evening; For more information or to register call 204-726-6280

 

  • Parent Child Home Program – Make a difference to a child’s future and become a volunteer home visitor! Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba is looking for volunteers to be involved in the Parent Child Home Program. For more information or to volunteer please call: Barb at 204-726-628083

 

  • Live, Love, Laugh, CoDA (Co-Dependents) Anonymous Brandon Meeting – CoDA is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men & women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence & the development & maintenance of healthy relationships. Meetings are held EVERY Monday night from7:30pm – 8:30pm at St. George’s United Church Basement, 5th Street & Southern Avenue. For more information contact Lori at 204-728-2838 or Debbie at 204-726-5466.

 

  • Brandon Pony Club – We are looking for members ages 6 – 21! Parents, children and volunteers work together in our club to develop activities that help members of all ages to develop their skills and confidence around horses. From the highly competitive, beginning rider and those without a horse; anybody who wants to be knowledgeable and safe around horses are welcome to join. For more information contact Cheryl 204-428-3184 or Kelly at 204-720-8705 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

  • 4 Season Runners – A running group, leaving from A & L, 201 Rosser Avenue, every Saturday morning at 9am, for about an hour. Everyone is welcome – come and join the fun! Contact Ron 204-725-3464 or Dorothy 204-725-3615

 

  • Brandon Toy Lending Library – Is a non-profit organization which encourages family play by providing hundreds of fun, educational toys, games and musical instruments to its members. Open Wednesday’s 10am – 11am, Thursday’s 7pm – 8:30pm and Saturday’s 11:30am – 1pm. For more information and fees associated contact Rochelle at 204-729-0428 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – 8:30pm, Unit 1 – 217 - 10th Street, Cherie 204-727-3202 or Kim 204-571-4183

 

  • The Women’s Resource Centre – “Connecting with your Preschooler Program”, Ages 3 – 6; Learn & practice positive affirmations, stress reduction & communication skills for both moms & little ones. Every Thursday from January 19th – March 22nd from 10:30am to 12pm. Contact Chelsea for more information at 204-726-8632

 

  • Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – CIBC Run for the Cure – Committee Members Needed; Bring your skills & commitment & gain invaluable leadership & networking opportunities. Join us in making this event in Brandon (Sept 30th, 2012) the most successful. For information contact Donna-Lynn at 1-866-267-3948 or visit ‘Volunteer’ at www.cbcf.org/prairiesnwt

 

  • Ducks Unlimited Canada – The Brandon Bluebills Ducks Unlimited Canada committee is looking for volunteers to join them in hosting a Ladies Night (April 12, 2012) – This event is run to raise money for Ducks Unlimited Canada and their conservation efforts right here in Manitoba. For more information visit: www.ducks.ca or contact Alicia at 204-729-3500 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

  • Arthritis Support Group Meeting – Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm in The Town Centre; Everyone welcome; For more information contact The Town Centre at 204-571-8690

 

  • Westman Stroke Support Group – Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 1pm in The Town Centre; Everyone welcome; For more information contact The Town Centre at 204-571-8690

 

  • FASD info series Transition to Adulthood – This FREE educational event is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about FASD; The info. series runs the last Friday of each month until May 2012; To register email Joey at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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