Steinbach and Area
Thu., May 8 / Steinbach
 7 p.m. – SRSS 35 anniversary open house and program, music performances, speeches from past principals and school tours. For more info call the school at 326-6426.

Thu., May 8 / Ste Genevieve
7 p.m. - Mgr. Taché Municipal Historic Site AGM (in French), 8 p.m. (in English): introduction to geocaching and tourism.

May 9&10 / Steinbach
7:30 p.m. – Steinbach Junior High presents Lockers, comedy / drama, tickets at office or at the door, rush seating.

Sat., May 10 / Niverville
6 p.m. – Singles Connecting event, Dakota Bowling Lanes in Winnipeg, glow bowling and coffee, call Judy at 388-6067 or judy_funk@hotmail.com.

Sat., May 10 / Zhoda
10:30 a.m. – Zhoda cemetery meeting at the Zhoda Hall.

Sat., May 10 / Steinbach
8 p.m. – ‘50s to ‘70s dance, 55 Plus Centre, adults of all ages, featuring The Cracked Eggshell, tickets at door or from the centre.

Wed., May 14 / Steinbach
6 to 9 p.m. – Cooking class, healthy summer salads, Arts Council building, call 346-1077.

Thu., May 15 / Steinbach
 Blood donor clinic, Evangelical Mennonite Church, Main St. eat before coming.

Fri., May 16 / Grunthal
7:30 p.m. – Southoaks Gospel Music Night, featuring By Choice and Down Home Gospel, at Green Valley School. Everyone welcome.

Sat., May 17 / Richer
5 p.m. – Dinner and dance, Young at Hearts Club, featuring the Playboys, call Ralph 422-5932.

Wed., May 21 / Vita
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Ninth Annual Walk Around the Block, starting at Vita Personal Care Home, refreshments, prizes.


MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: Individual support and support groups for persons experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, bi-polar disorder and other mental health / emotional concerns. Steinbach: fourth Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale St. St. Pierre: fourth Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Health Corner, DeSalaberry Hospital. Information: Judy Dunn, 444-5228.

DIABETES & HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM: education for individuals and their families who have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes. For more information call Valerie, 346-6254 or Sharon, 346-6255.

BETHESDA REGIONAL HEALTHCARE AUXILIARY: meets first Tuesday of every month except July and August, 7 p.m., Bethesda Hospital. Persons interested in auxiliary work welcome. Contact Verna Thiessen 326-3028 for details.

LA LECHE LEAGUE: Informal meetings for pregnant women and women interested in breastfeeding; babies welcome; first Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Anna’s House, Steinbach. Information, breastfeeding help: Pat 326-2813, Rachael, 320-9438. www.lalechlequecanada.ca.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION STEINBACH BRANCH: Meets first Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m.; Ladies Auxiliary meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Steinbach Legion Community Hall, 294 Lumber Ave.

ALZHEIMER’S FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP: facilitated by Mary Ann Haddad of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, meets at Steinbach 55 Plus, 10 Chrysler Gate, the second Tuesday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $1 per person.

THREADS OF TIME QUILTERS GUILD: Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fernwood, 303 Third St., contact Val Kasper, 326-3380.

LANDMARK / LORETTE MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP: second Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Tache Municipal Building back door, Lorette. For anyone experiencing depression or bi-polar disorder. For information call 326-3623.

EASTMAN OSTEOPOROSIS GROUP: We are available to provide education and support for those with or interested in osteoporosis. Contact Susan Kreutzer, 371-9329.

PINEY BRANCH 176, ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: meets second Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Piney Over 40 clubroom.

DIABETES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTRE: second Thursday of the month, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., DeSalaberry District Health Centre, St Pierre. Information: 346-6254.

MITCHELL SENIOR CENTRE: Breakfast, 8 a.m., first three Tuesdays of the month; senior social, 12 noon, last Tuesday of the month, 130 Ash St., Mitchell.

GRACE HAVEN PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE: Pregnant and Scared? You don’t have to do this alone. We are here to support you. Services are free and confidential. 423 Main St., Steinbach, 326-5694.

ANNA’S HOUSE: If you are pregnant or parenting young children, call 346-0413 to check out programs and resources.

BREASTFEEDING HELP: For help with breastfeeding issues, call breastfeeding counsellor Jacqui Broesky at 346-0100. 

INFANT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: If you’ve lost a child through miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or infant death Anna’s House can put you in contact with support to help you in this difficult time. Call anytime 346-0413, we’re here to help.

ROTARY CLUB OF STEINBACH: meets every Monday, 12:15-1:30 p.m., (except statutory holidays), Smitty’s banquet room, Hwy. 12 N. Guests welcome. For information call Leonard Klassen, evenings 326-4863 or day 326-6088.

ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: education, treatment programs, ongoing support for people dealing with panic, anxiety attacks, social anxiety, excessive worrying, phobias, stress. For information call 345-8511 or www.adam.n.e.man@mts.net.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Central office 24 hours (1-204-942-0126). Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, 8 p.m.: Steinbach, 304 2nd St., back door of Cultural Arts Centre, (third Sunday of the month is an open speaker meeting and cake night. Everyone welcome at open meetings), Lisa 326-4365, Lyle 326-5141; Shirley 424-5403 (open speaker meeting every third Saturday); Wednesday, 8 p.m., St-Pierre-Jolys, Carillon Hall, 482 Jolys Ave. W. (second Sunday of month is open breakfast, 9:30 a.m., followed by speaker meeting, 11 a.m., all welcome), Cindy 433-7575, Leo 433-7665; Thursday, 8 p.m.: Niverville Mennonite Church, 116 3rd Ave., Bob 388-4360. Dawson Trail AA: Wednesday 8 p.m. 181 Central Ave, Ste Anne, Bob H 422-6567.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., 78 Poplar Cres. Steinbach. Information: Irene 326-6139, Manda 326-4163. Wednesday mornings: Steinbach EMC, 422 Main St., rear entrance, follow signs. Information: Gerda 326-3729, Helen 326-2988; KOC Hall, 132 Central Ave. Yvonne 422-8447 or Mary 422-5961; Kleefeld Rec. Centre. Information: Martha 377-4991, Lena 377-4465.

STEINBACH ALANON 12 STEP RECOVERY GROUP: meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Steinbach United Church, 541 Main St., front door, ring doorbell. All are welcome.

AL-ANON & ALATEEN: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second St., back door, downstairs. For information on Al-Anon or Alateen call Marlene 326-1172. Ste. Anne: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Ste Anne Library, 16 Rue de l’Eglise. For information, Laurette, 422-5696.

DRINKING PROBLEMS? The Whiteshell group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Tuesday and Saturday, 8 p.m., in All People’s Church, Falcon Lake. Come and meet with us or call 349-2374 in Falcon Lake. We can help.

STEINBACH & AREA LIONS CLUB: meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month, Sept.-June, 6:30 p.m., Magnolia Restaurant, Steinbach. Information: 326-2313.

MMF RICHER LOCAL: Meets every last Monday of the month, LUD Hall in Richer, 7 p.m. Leon, 422-8137, or Lauraine, 422-9104.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: last Monday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Bethesda Hospital lower level. Information: Ethel 326-6710.

MANITOBA SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY: Monthly support group for family members, friends, and natural supports of those with schizophrenia meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale, Steinbach. For more information or individual support call Kim, 371-0824.

WEIGH TO GO: A weight loss support group that meets at the Health corner in St Pierre each Monday at 6:15 p.m. until the end of June. Everyone is welcome.

PRENATAL CLASSES: Hosted by South Eastman Health on a regular basis in several communities in the southeast. For more information / registration, call central registry office, 346-6145 or your local public health office: Lorette 878-5000, St Adolphe 883-2243, St Pierre 433-7536, Ste Anne 422-7064, Sprague 437-7211, Steinbach 346-6123, Vita 425-5024.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY SOUTHEAST CHAPTER: meets fourth Thursday of the month for lunch, Sept. to June, Village Green Restaurant, 1-2 p.m. Second Tuesday of the month, Steinbach 55 Plus, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information call Nadine Konyk 471-0402.

BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Third Thursday of every month, 12:30-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m., Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St. To volunteer call Marlene Silinski 326-3908. For information call 1-888-236-6283.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: meets in the lower level classroom at Bethesda Hospital the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.