Kelly introduced Naomi Lindgren from the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre.

 

Naomi is the senior resource coordinator, and the organization works out of the Deer Lodge Centre.

Naomi said that the organization exists to help seniors access resources. They offer a number of services and programs including workshops for healthy aging, fitness
programs, special events and outings. They have a drop-in Centre, a lunch and bingo, musical mealtime, cooking for one and a program for the hard of hearing.
They have a newsletter & a website, and they have approximately 1000 members.

The Centre also has a footcare nurse that comes every Tuesday & Wednesday.

 

Other offerings include community presentations and expos; a healthy aging resource team (HART), Rides for seniors, and a referral program for seniors (snow removal, legal counsel).

The organization has charitable status and receives funding through multiple sources.

Naomi said that the success of the organization is due to the hard work of the many
volunteers they have.

She invited us to take some of the brochures she brought.

Terry thanked Naomi for her enthusiastic and comprehensive presentation.

 

Check out the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre for further information at:

Or watch the video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1u0OzDv6Q8

 

We were pleased to be joined today by prospective new member Rachel Brandelius.

 

Great to meet you Rachel and hope to welcome you as a new member in the near future.

 

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly 2 or 5 km fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.  https://cnoy.org/location/winnipegstboniface

 

 

The club has been asked if we wish to participate. President Bob is gathering more information.  If this is something you would like to participate in, please let Bob know. If enough interest, we'll walk as Team RCWW.  Could be fun!

 

 

 

 

Focusing on headlines from the Winnipeg Free Press, Terry Dick lightened our pockets today with a round of questions; good job Terry!

 

Special Note:  As Dan skipped out on his fines master duties last week, he has been "voluntold" to be our fines master on April 2nd.  Dan ... mark you calendar!

 

We'll meet for our informal lunch next week at Big A Tavern in the Assiniboine Inn on the Park, 1975 Portage Avenue. The parking lot and entrance into the motel is on the west side of the building along Lyle Street.

 

 

Immediately following our meeting today, Irwin popped around to the Grace Hospital to visit Ernie.  Here is Irwin's report:  "I visited Ernie this afternoon. We had a good conversation, a few laughs. While I was there, the physiotherapist came in, I left for a few minutes. They were able to get Ernie to sit up and eventually stand but no steps. Ernie thanked me for coming in to visit. I would encourage some of his old Rotary friends to drop by and say hello, Ernie is a great Rotarian and friend."

 

 

No birthdays to celebrate this week.

 

 

No update today.

 

Still looking for two Rotarians (or friends/family) to fill two positions:

 

1. Silent Auction Coordinator - procure auction items & organize auction. Auction to be held in conjunction with campaign launch tentatively set for March 26.

 

2. Group Sales Leader - identify potential large groups (>20) to sell bulk dinners to and organize delivery dates (can be any time/day during or shortly after campaign period).  

 

Note: if you want to team up with someone to share the load that's OK.  Not an official Club member?  That's OK too. We just need some help!

 

Please contact Gary or Bruce to learn more about these positions. 

 

Stay tuned for next meeting date.

 

 

• Fellowship lunch - February 12 - Big A Tavern in the Assiniboine Inn on the Park, 1975 Portage Avenue.
• Regular Club Meeting - February 19 - Dist. Gov. Wayne Jacobsen and wife Gwen
• February 26 - AGAPE
• March 5    Daniel Ebanks  -  Master Chef Canada 2025 home cooks competition
• March 12   Fellowship Lunch - Smitty's 1017 St James St, Winnipeg MB R3H 0K6 -- Trial Run - Possible new meeting venue
• March 19 Regular Club Meeting - Smitty's - Speaker: Barry Prentice     -  A new approach to wildfire management
• March 26 AGAPE in the morning & ChickenFest campaign launch - 1155 Notre Dame Avenue in the evening.

• Like & Share all RCWW social media posts and ads. 
• Share the print media articles.
• Volunteer for the ChickenFest Committee - Silent Auction and/or Group Sales
• Make suggestions for possible meeting venue alternatives meeting the criteria of central location, free private room and all-in price point < $25
• Make suggestions for alternative community volunteering
• Make suggestions for informal fellowship venues

 

 

 

Our Club's Executive & Directors:

President - Bob Foster

Past President - Raman Talwar

Secretary - Dan Sutton

Treasurer - Ernie Halligan

Membership & Public Relations- Kelly Ryback

Fundraising (Giving) - Alan Goddard

Community Service - Jack Peterson

Director at Large - Stan Rybuck

Public Image & Communication - Bruce McKenzie