Community News
Annual General Meeting

Wednesday, May 15, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM @ 565 Guilbault St.
Come and hear about the overall club year in review as well as overview of our financial situation. We will also run our annual election of officers and directors. We do require a quorum of 20% of membership, so attendance is essential.

Who We Are

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 http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.

Spring Nutrition for Seniors

Spring brings with it a crop of nutrient-rich superfoods that are especially beneficial for older adults. As you age, it’s vital to eat healthy foods to maintain weight, manage and prevent diabetes and boost brain health. Spring is a great time to swap out processed foods that lack nutritional value for fresh fruits and vegetables. Some spring super-foods that are perfect for seniors to enjoy include artichokes, leaks, asparagus, green peas, watercress, strawberries and spinach. These springtime favourites are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

May Fitness Classes

All fitness classes are led by certified instructors who are experienced working with older adults. Our regular programming is outlined below and may allow drop-ins if space is available.
Mondays: Yoga Fit Flow- (9:00 – 9:45 AM), Chair Yoga- (10:00 – 10:45 AM), Chair Yoga II – (11:00 – 11-45 AM)
Tuesdays: Line Dancing- (10:45 – 11:45 AM), Functional Movement – (11:00 – 12:00 PM
Thursdays: Art – (9:30 – 11:30 AM)
Fridays: Let’s Move Let’s Dance – (9:30 – 10:30 AM), Chair Pilates- (10:45 – 11:45 AM).
Please check our website for additional information http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.

Words To Live By

“If you are feeling overwhelmed it is likely that you are focused on a future that hasn’t arrived or a past that has already happened. Be here now.” – Keith Macpherson

Disability Tax Benefits

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit aiding individuals with physical or mental impairments in reducing income tax. It extends to those supporting disabled individuals or their spouses. Applicable at federal and provincial levels, the DTC aims to level the tax playing field between those with and without disabilities. Individuals facing additional costs related to medical care, food, housing, transportation, and personal assistance services can find financial relief by claiming the DTC on their tax return. Moreover, DTC eligibility opens doors to complementary government programs, such as the Registered Disability Savings Plan, Child Disability Benefit, Canada Worker’s Benefit Disability Supplement, and Multigenerational Home Renovation Tax Credit.

Fall Prevention Presentation

Come join us at this presentation by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) Tuesday, April 16, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM @ 565 Guilbault St.
This presentation, delivered by the WFPS, will highlight the way that older adults can mitigate the number of falls that they might experience by educating them on the importance of hydration, the use of walking aids, and being aware of common trip/fall hazards among other things.

Sisters of the Holy Rock Fundraising Concert

Sunday, April 07, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM @ 340 Provencher Blvd.
A fundraising concert in support of Archwood 55 Plus Inc.
Centre Cultural Franco-Manitoban (CCFM) @ 340 Provencher Blvd. in the Pauline Boutal Theatre.
Tickets must be purchased ahead of time; they will NOT be available at the door. COST: $25 Rush Seating NO REFUNDS
Tickets must be picked up at Archwood 55 Plus during office hours the week of February 26 – March 1st.
Dressed in traditional black and white nun-like habits, the Sisters of the Holy Rock have been described as “Talented and teasing, serious and silly, faithful and frolicking, holy and hilarious”!
Loaded with harmony, rhythm, choreography, humor and abounding energy, these crowd-pleasing performances cross all generation – from children to seniors. The spirit of the “Sisters” joyful energy and uplifting harmony is contagious to our audiences.