Our Centre offers a great variety of events and programming weekly. Fitness, Coffee Corner, Cards, Dances, Book Club, Craft Corner, Cooking Classes and Potlucks are amongst some of the things we offer. We are slowly starting to open and now offer some programming from Monday to Friday. Visit our website to see what we are offering right now (www.patporteralc.com).

Interested in volunteering with us? Whatever your skill set or age, we’ve got a place for you! Volunteers help out with a variety of areas at the Centre including Reception Desk, Event Set Up or Clean Up, Kitchen Help, Meal Delivery, Transportation and more! Volunteer commitments are flexible, ranging from a few hours every week or month. All volunteer positions require a Criminal Record Check. To find out how you can help, call 204-320-4600 or email [email protected].

Pat Porter Active Living Centre in collaboration with students in the community is looking for people interested in participating in a pen pal program. Those interested would exchange letters with students from the group on a regular basis. Sign up and make a new friend! Please call 204-320-4600 if you would like to be added to the mailing list.

Putting your home on the market? A good first impression is a must when selling your home. Start with the outside: The front is primary, it is the curb appeal, its eye catching! A good roof suggests up to date maintenance but the simplest and most inexpensive is paint. Enhance the front door with a splash of paint, touch up window frames and decks for a brighter look. Freshen up your yard; trim grass and shrubs, remove dead branches, add some flowers. Check your night view; lights, timers and accents all add to the feeling of coziness and comfort. First impressions last.

Reverse osmosis is a water purifying process that removes foreign substances, such as organic chemicals, chlorine, pesticides, and herbicides. The process forces water through specialized membranes, purifying the water and removing any unpleasant odor and taste. Reports by Medline Plus inform that patients with chronic illness benefit from reverse osmosis water during and after treatments.
This is due to the reduced levels of acidity; low acidity means that your body can process the water better and faster while also using less energy. Your body can then focus on keeping you healthy.

Have you ever heard anyone say that you are “too sensitive” or “too dramatic?” Highly sensitive people are often misunderstood. We are each born with a different level of sensitivity in how we take in the world through our senses. Highly sensitivity people can be easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, loud noises, or textures, but they also have an extremely rich inner life and are often very bright and creative. Sometimes adaptations and support are needed for coping in the world, but if you are highly sensitive, consider it a gift and an important part of what makes you unique!