Schriemer Family Farm was founded by Trevor & Hendricks Schriemer after they moved to Otterburne, MB in 1999. Trevor’s experience in owning and operating his father’s Fruit Market business gave him an understanding on consumer’s demands, leading him to start a farm. They’re now a multigenerational farm that grows a variety of quality vegetables. You can pick-up their delicious cucumbers and grape and hothouse tomatoes in our Produce Department.
Community News
30th Gala Dinner and Dance
The 2022 Gala Committee is pleased to present tickets and sponsorship opportunities available for the 30th Gala Dinner and Dance planned for September 24. The Gala Committee is comprised of a group of community volunteers who have seen many years of success. We hope to continue this successful path with the 2022 event. You can help make that happen! In 2020/21, proceeds of $77,977 were used for the NICU Stay Within Reach Renovation project. Once completed, the renovations will allow parents of NICU babes a comfortable environment to stay while remaining close to their new baby. The proceeds from 2022 will be used for the purchase of much needed equipment at the BRHC.
Community Announcement
MINDFUL RECOVERY
DEFINITION: Maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.
DID YOU KNOW: Stress is identified as one of the major causes of relapse, as well as inter-personal conflict, and negative emotions. Many treatment centres across North America now incorporate various stress reduction techniques as adjunct therapies, such as yoga and meditation in treating individuals with addiction and mental health problems as well as their families. Many centres also offer the same opportunities to their staff as it is recognized that these techniques when practiced offer increased self-awareness, a renewed spiritual connection, increased creativity, and a decrease in negative emotional responses to life stressors.
FROM A RECOVERY LENS: We all experience the basic human dilemma “that even when we know we are doing something harmful and destructive; we cannot always manage to put that insight into practice.” As individuals in recovery practice the techniques of mindfulness, they experience a growing ability to face life and deal with life deeply and effectively with mindfulness practice. Mindfulness is a natural antidote for many problems involved in addiction, which at its core is a way of avoiding life rather than being aware of it. Mindfulness assists people in recovery to rebuild their lives with greater clarity and experience greater peace and insight.
This includes the awareness that life is limited, and therefore precious, and the choices we make today can limit our choices in future. Mindfulness recovery is getting back in touch with your true nature, and exploring a harmonious path to recovery. Mindfulness provides a gentle way to begin to face the pain and perceptions that has been blunted by addiction and mental health problems, and closing off our emotions. By gaining or regaining our ability to be in touch with the simple pleasures of life, we reduce the need to fill the void with destructive behaviours including drugs and alcohol.
RELAPSE PREVENTION: When we hurry through life, we often miss the simple joys that could give us pleasure. Research supports that the practice of mindfulness reduces stress levels, which is one of the major causes of relapse. As recovery is a process, mindfulness teaches that it is important to maintain a compassionate attitude towards the experience, seeing it in context. It is a learning process rather than the end of the world. Awareness of what triggered the slip allows the person to form a plan to deal with the situation in future, and is helpful, as well as intrinsically healing.
Pat Porter Events
Let’s Celebrate Canada! Wednesday, July 6 at noon. Show your pride in your Red and White! We are excited for you to join us for a delicious Fried Chicken meal, including all the fixings. Meals on Wheels fundraiser. Cost: $10 Call 204-302-4600 to purchase your meal. Celebrate Dad! Wednesday, July 13 from 10-12pm. Join us for a morning of fun with a complementary special treat and coffee for Dad. Additional guests $4.00. Games and conversation! Pancake Breakfast. Start your morning off with a stack of Pancakes and Sausage from our Meals on Wheels kitchen. Thursday, July 28 between 9:30 am and 12 pm. $8 per person
Meals on Wheels
Check our website regularly to see special monthly meals!
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 $8 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.
Circle of Friends Adult Day Program
Our Circle of Friends program is designed to strengthen an individual’s ability to continue to function in their homes as well as remain active in the community. The program runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Transportation can be arranged through Steinbach Handi Van. What are some of the things we do? We have lots of coffee and snacks, participate in light exercise and arts and crafts or games. We often have special guests who perform live music and go out for lunch in the community.
Volunteering
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].
Community Resources
Our Community Resource program offers a Transportation Program to help you get to and from appointments or run errands in Steinbach and Winnipeg. A fee is associated with this program and rides are dependent on availability of volunteer drivers. Our Equipment Loan program provides you with a wheelchair, walker or cane with the referral of a health care professional. Equipment can only be loaned to a client living in a private residence for up to 3 months. Our Friendly Visitor program connects you with a volunteer that visits with you on a regular basis. We also provide ERIK kits which help you keep important medical information in one place in the event of an emergency. Please call 204-320-4600 if you require access to any of these resources.
Benefits of High-Quality Home Filters
The quality of the air inside our homes can have an effect on our allergies, illnesses, and long-term health. Almost all of the airborne particles in our living spaces are less than 1 micron in size and are invisible, which is why it’s so important to use a high-quality filter in our homes. These filters can remove common indoor air contaminants like viruses, bacteria, mold, harmful chemicals, pet dander, smoke, and dust, which can make us feel unwell. They also help prevent wear and tear on your HVAC system, helping you save money on operating costs and avoid unnecessary repairs.
To Clean or Not to Clean?
The outer ear can benefit from a good cleaning now and then but in most cases, there is no need to clean the ear canal with a cotton swab. During showers, enough water enters the ear canal to loosen any wax. The skin in your ear canal grows in an outward, spiral pattern. As it sloughs off, ear wax goes with it. Someone with heavy wax build-up may need a trip to the doctor. If you think wax could be affecting your hearing, contact your hearing professional. They can assess the situation by looking inside your ear with an otoscope and suggest your best course of action.
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.
