Support our Centre by buying tickets for our Raffle running for starting July 1st and August! Hundreds of dollars’ worth of prizes from GNM Fine Jewelers, Earls Meat Market, Country Meat & Deli, Canadian Tire and Unger Meats. 10 tickets for $10. Stop by the Centre to grab yours for a chance to win!
Cooking Class – A Taste of Mexico!
Join our summer student from Mexico, Nadia, as she takes you through how to make authentic Mexican guacamole and chips. The format of this class is dependent on public health restrictions and may be either in person at the Centre or through a video link. For $6 you get access to the class and all the required ingredients. Call 204-320-4600 to sign up.
Painting Class
Join local artist Doug Enns for a Zoom paint class on July 20! This paint class is suitable for all skill levels and supplies are provided. The format of this class is dependent on public health restrictions and may be either in person at the Centre or through Zoom. The cost of this class (including supplies) is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Participants will be sent a link to the Zoom meeting the day of the class. Call 204-320-4600 to sign up.
Meals on Wheels
A healthy, warm and delicious meal cooked fresh daily and delivered to your door. Meals are cooked at the Centre, Monday to Friday. Whether it has become harder for you to cook for yourself or you want to add some variety to your life, this program is perfect for you! Purchase meals whenever you’d like or sign up for weekly or monthly delivery. We have two Meals on Wheels programs running out of Steinbach and Grunthal. Meals may be purchased for $7 for delivery (residents of Steinbach & Grunthal) or pickup. A meal includes soup, a main dish, sides and dessert. Please call 204-320-4600 with any questions or to order a meal. To receive a same day meal, you must call before 9 am.
Biking/Walking Bingo
Get active this summer and have fun with it! Join in our Biking or Walking Bingo groups and have extra fun on your bike rides or walks this summer! This program is FREE to join and you will be provided with a Bingo card every two weeks featuring local attractions for you to find and take pictures of. Once you get a Bingo on your card, send in your photos to [email protected]. This program runs from July 5 – August 15. For more information and details on how to sign up, please call 204-320-4600.
The Taste of Summer
Charity BBQ. Our Centre has been selected to participate in this year’s Summer Charity BBQ! Stop by on July 21 from 11 am to 1 pm on the corner of Main and Lumber (in front of the Steinbach Credit Union) for a delicious lunch which helps to directly support our Centre! We can’t wait to see you!
Memberships
Memberships at Pat Porter are voluntary and show support for the Centre. It is for anyone who wants to join and be part of our community. Becoming a member offers discounts on some of the programs and events running at the Centre. It also gives you a voice in business meetings and voting rights along with the opportunity to serve on the board and a variety of committees. Memberships are $25 if paid between October and January and $30 if paid thereafter. Stop by the Centre to purchase yours.
About Us
Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Serving Seniors Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides programs, activities and services for seniors and members of the community. Seniors are the foundation of our community and our goal is to keep them a part of it for as long as possible. Read on to find out about everything we offer and how we can help you.
Wellness Trivia Questions:
.1 What nut has the most antioxidants? 2. What is the strongest muscle in your body?
3. What is the purpose of goosebumps? 4. True or False? No matter how flexible you are, you can’t kiss your elbow? 5. What foods can help regulate mood and sleep? 6. What does the Rx mean on prescriptions? 7. How many muscles do you use to take a single step forward?
Clean Eating Recipe
No-Bake Peach & Almond Crisp. Ingredients: 6 ripe peaches pitted and sliced. 1 tbsp butter. 2 tbsp honey. ½ tsp ground nutmeg. ¼ cup chopped almonds. 1 ½ cups granola. 1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt. Directions: Heat skillet on stove-top over medium-high heat. Add butter and when melted, add the peaches in a single layer and cook 4-5 min. until beginning to soften and brown in spots. Flip the peaches and cook another 4-5 min. or until softened. Turn off heat; drizzle peaches with honey and sprinkle with nutmeg and almonds. Stir to combine and coat the peaches. Remove from heat, sprinkle with granola and top with yogurt. Enjoy!
Senior Summer Safety Tips
Skin cancer is one of the most common and preventable forms of cancer. Apply SPF of at least 30 to 50—every two to four hours you are outdoors or riding in a car. Routinely wearing a quality pair of sunglasses protects the eyes from cataracts, a condition common among older adults. Look for a pair with a label showing they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. As we grow older, the body doesn’t adjust to changes in temperature and humidity as quickly as in younger days. This puts seniors at higher risk for dehydration and sun-related illnesses, like heat stroke – so make sure to keep hydrated!


