UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri.-Sun., Aug. 1-3/Lac du Bonnet 18th Fire & Water Music Festival, near the Winnipeg River in Lac du Bonnet. Two stages featuring independent music, artist workshops and children’s programming. Winnipeg River Classic Car Show Sunday 12-4 p.m., Winnipeg Blue Bomber Community Tour Trailer Saturday 12-5 p.m. Tickets and camping spots still available. Admission for children under 17 is free. Fun for all ages. More info and tickets at www.firenwater.ca.
Tues., Aug. 19/Steinbach 2-3 p.m. – Mental Health Support Group Meeting, at Eden East Mental Wellness Centre, 11 – 380 Stonebridge Crossing. Emotional and practical support. Hope, encouragement and connection. Open to all adults on their journey of recovery from a mental health challenge or mental illness. Refreshments provided. Register with Kim at 431-205-6530 or kim.heidinger@edenhealthcare.ca.
LORETTE CLUB LES BLES D’OR: at 1254 Dawson Rd, Lorette, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for seniors or persons with special needs to participate in activities with others under the assistance of qualified personnel. Contact Maureen LeDressay, program coordinator, at 204-878-2682 on those days. A home care assessment will be completed by the case coordinator from the Steinbach Service to Seniors board. Once recommended, program coordinator will contact you for transport arrangements. User fee (determined by the Government of Manitoba).
ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH EASTMAN: Meets the second and fourth Wednesday at noon at Mennonite Heritage Village. For information contact Cornie at 204-326-3155.
SOUTHEAST ARTISTS GROUP: Come paint with the Southeast Artists Group every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Steinbach Arts Council from Sept. 3 to the end of May 2025. Cost is $60 plus membership to the Steinbach Arts Council. Anyone can join. We sketch, do acrylic, oils, watercolours, pastels, etc. We share ideas in an informal setting. For more info, please contact Ginette at gperroncreations@gmail.com.
KIDS CAN COPE SUPPORT GROUP: For children and teenagers who have a parent or family member living with cancer. Group starts Sept. 15 in Steinbach. Contact Jen Reimer at Steinbach Cancer Care to register at 204-346-5160.
AL-ANON: Monday 7:30 p.m. Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre (back door, downstairs). For information call Marlene 204-326-1172 or email steinbachafg@gmail.com.
CLUB JOVIAL: Located at 157 Central Avenue in Ste Anne, is available for all seniors 50 years of age and older on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-4 p.m. for billiards and cards. Coffee and refreshments served. Call Larry at 204-807-6886 for more information.
ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: Education, treatment programs, ongoing support for people dealing with panic, anxiety attacks, social anxiety, excessive worrying, phobias and stress. For information call 204-345-8511 or www.adam.n.e.man@mts.net.
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: MDAM offers individual and group support groups in the South Eastman Region. If you would like more information on our services, please contact Judy at 204-444-5228, email JudyD@mooddisodersmanitoba.ca or visit www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/. We are currently offering a mental wellness/support group at the Seniors Centre in St Malo on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information on this group, feel free to contact Judy, or call directly the St Malo volunteer group facilitator Leo, at 204-712-0833.
ARE YOU EXPECTING?: Or do you have a baby? Are you a parent or caregiver? Steinbach Family Resource Centre offers a wide variety of programs to support your family. Free prenatal and postnatal classes can be registered for at family@steinbachfrc.ca. We are open for in-person support Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 204-346-0413 with any questions.
REAL WOMEN/REAL LIFE SUPPORT GROUPS: Addictions? Depression? Post abortive? Loss? Stress? Other? Women only support groups are available weekly, year round. Free. Confidential. Life changing; 12-step Life Recovery Bible provided. For locations and more info call Shon McLaren (Clear Springs Counselling) 1-204-955-4296.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION STEINBACH BRANCH: Meets first Tuesday of the month via Zoom at 7:30 p.m.; Ladies Auxiliary meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Steinbach Legion, 227 Main St – Unit 5. Email: steinbach190rcl@outlook.com.
CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATION TEAM (CDET): Education for individuals and families who are living with diabetes and/or heart health issues. Please call 204-320-2475 for more information on how to meet with a nurse and/or a dietitian.
FREE WEEKLY WORKSHOP: for clients that are employed or seeking employment. Tuesdays – Numeracy 1-3 p.m.; Tuesdays – Document Use for Work 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays – Document Use & the Web 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays – Computer Use 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays – Computer Use 3-5 p.m.; Thursdays – Numeracy 6-8 p.m. Workplace Essential Skills Training Centre, 14 – 90 Brandt Street in Steinbach. Register by calling 204-326-2123.
LORETTE AL-ANON 12 STEP RECOVERY GROUP: Meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Call 204-797-4773 for information.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: First and third Monday of the month, 2-7 p.m., Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St. To volunteer call Reg Reimer 204-326-3064. For information call 1-888-236-6283.
STE ANNE LIONS CLUB: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ste Anne English School in the library. Call Pat 204-422-8259 for more information.
GOOD TIME 5 PIN BOWLING LEAGUE: Deluxe Bowling Lanes in Steinbach. This league began Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. and is for men of all ages. You will be guaranteed a lot of good times and some friendly competition. Enter as a single or make up your own team of 5 men. Contact Landis at 204-392-2865 or Doug at 204-326-3902, or email lwdirks@gmail.com.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Wednesday mornings: Steinbach – Evangelical Fellowship Church (north entrance), 200 Woodhaven Ave. Info: Betty-Lou Toews 204-326-6397 or Emily Thiessen 204-326-3070; Catholic Church Hall, Ste Anne, 8:30 a.m., Yvonne 204-371-7261 or Mary 204-422-5961; New Horizons Senior Centre (Grunthal) 8:15 a.m. Leader Dorothy Funk 204-434-6094 or weight recorder Martha Reimer 204-434-6803.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Auto City AA Group in Steinbach, 304 2nd St, back door downstairs of Cultural Arts Centre, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m., and women only meeting Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Francis at 204-381-9558; Rat River AA Group in St-Pierre-Jolys, at the Sugar Shack (next door to St Pierre Museum), 432 Joubert St, on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. – contact Cindy at 204-712-5808; Niverville Big Book Group, at Niverville Community Fellowship Church, 85 2nd St South, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. – contact Bob at 204-388-4360; Ste Anne Recovery Group, at Ste Anne Catholic Church (side door from parking lot), 162 Central Ave, on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. – contact Mel at 204-371-1240; Manitoba Central Office in Winnipeg, 1-204-942-0126 or toll free 1-877-942-0126.
CARILLON TOASTMASTERS: Meetings are open to adults who want to improve their leadership and communication skills; it also helps you improve your confidence as a speaker. Our meetings are held on Thursday evenings at the Jake Epp Library at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome without advance notice. Phone 204-346-1358 for more info.
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA SUPPORT GROUP: The second Tuesday each month at 10 a.m. for spouses of people living with dementia, at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate in Steinbach. Call Meg Pfeifer-Brandt at 204-326-5771 for more info or email alzse@alzheimer.mb.ca.
DIABETES & HEART HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS: This support group has been expanded to include information on heart health and diabetes. Meet third Tuesday every month, Whitemouth Health Centre, 10-11:30 a.m. NEHA nurse and dietician will answer questions. For information call Kelly at 204-345-1239. Family members welcome.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: last Monday of every month, 7 to 9 p.m., Steinbach 55 Plus. Information: Greg Schipper: 204-326-9614.
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 204-326-3380.