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Archwood 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.

Should You Consider Dentures?

If you think you’ll never need dentures because you take good care of your teeth, then it may surprise you that more than one in every five Canadians over the age of 60 have no natural teeth remaining. If you’ve already lost a tooth or several teeth, the need for dentures is immediate. The more time you go without dentures, the more risk you run of losing additional teeth. Without the support of all your teeth, the remaining healthy teeth shift faster and become weaker. Other warning signs that dentures may be in your future are: red and swollen gums, loose or moving teeth or difficulty chewing food.

Protect Your Ears in Water

The prevention of water entering the ear canal, whether from swimming or showering, is an important consideration. Oto Hearing Products produces floatable swim molds, which can prevent infections or other problems before they start, such as hearing loss at a later stage. By sealing the entrance to the ear canal, waterproof earplugs keep water out of the sensitive region inside the ear canal. Swim molds are ideal for water sports, recreational swimming, daily showering, and individuals who suffer from chronic ear infections. They are manufactured from a soft, 100% floatable silicone, which is comfortable to wear and provides a tight seal to make sure no water enters the ear.

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.

The Power of Play

What could you do this summer that would help you to thrive despite the stressful pandemic experiences we are living through? The answer is PLAY! Play sets apart those who are struggling and those who are doing well and thriving. Play significantly contributes to the quality of our emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual, and intellectual lives. If parents are worried about their child’s academic progress, they can be encouraged with the fact that true play creates and builds a brain that is better able to learn. Experts worldwide are advocating for a summer of play. We definitely all need more play!

Make Your Retirement Home a Haven

Can the right home make you live healthier and longer? With average life expectancies increasing, the amount of time that seniors spend in retirement is also lengthened. Living in an older home can contribute to your health issues due to ventilation limitations and construction designs. Newer construction codes have achieved better air quality resulting in less stuffiness and mold potential. Choosing a modern air balance home, a single level home or even a lock and leave condo lifestyle might just be the self-care you need. It’s time to treat your home as an investment in your wellness. Let’s choose your best housing option for your retirement health and wellbeing.