We currently run our club with one staff member, in addition to our class instructors, so we are extremely grateful and reliant on our member volunteers to help us with running our programs. We are always looking for talented individuals that can share their crafty side for new programming as we develop more activities. Interested in giving back? Whatever your skill or your age, we can find a place for you. To find out how you can help, call 204-416-1067 or email us at [email protected]. Remember we are a club of people that look out for each other, and volunteering is an important way to give back!
Community News
Essential Feedback from Members
Your feedback is essential for the club to continually improve its delivery of services and programs. You continue to provide critical feedback so we can run new ideas past our membership to appeal to a wide audience.
Reconnecting and Making New Friends
Great News! We received our food handling permit, which had expired during lockdown, was re-issued in October. Several of our members have received their food handling certificate, so we were able to re-start our monthly lunch program in October. Thanks to all the members that responded to the last member survey. We have a number of interesting speakers lined up for afternoon coffee with friends’ events. Check out our website for more information.
It’s Nov. & We’re Getting Back in the Groove!
All our classes were back in October with members returning to meet old and new friends. Members continue to hone their skills with on site activities like pickleball, billiards and card games with activities running every Monday and Thursday afternoon. Members also had a chance to re-energize their joints and muscles with exercise classes like chair yoga, yoga, functional fitness and Drums Alive. Our more artistic members got their creative juices flowing with art classes that we held in our new renovated multi-purpose room that beams with lots of natural light. Find out more information about joining. Annual memberships are just $25. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected] Your safety is our priority. Double vaccinated individuals or members with a medical certificate are welcome.
About Archwood 55 Plus
Archwood 55 Plus is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization offering lunches, art and fitness classes, social activities, bus trips and other services to adults ages 55 and older living in the Winnipeg area. Our goal is to encourage graceful aging and empower older adults to lead healthy and active lives while socializing with their peers.
Volunteer Opportunity
Interested in volunteering with us? Whatever your skill set or age, we’ve got a place for you! Volunteers help 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 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.
Circle of Friends
Our Circle of Friends Adult Day 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. For more info call 204-320-4600.
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.
Try out a meal today by using the coupon included with this newsletter! Valid from November 15 – December 15, 2021.
Homemade at Pat Porter
Perogies – Cottage Cheese & Potato Cheddar. Handmade fresh at the Centre, $6 a dozen, cottage cheese or potato cheddar. Call 204-320-4600 to ensure availability before pickup.
Weihnachtsmarkt
Our Christmas themed Craft and Bake Sale will be happening on November 26 from 11 am to 6 pm. Plenty of crafts, baked goods, music and more festivities await you at our festive market! More info to follow closer to the date. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, call us at 204-320-4600 or stop by the Centre to sign up as a vendor.
