Community News
Father’s Day “Stache” Mug

Get dad something to make him smile this year! A mug featuring an image of a mustache and goodies inside. We are offering 3 different packages so you’re sure to find something he will love. A Golfing Package for the dad that spends his afternoons at the golf course, a Fishing Package for dads who spend weekends at the lake and a Care Package with items any dad is sure to love. Mugs can be delivered to residents in Steinbach or picked up from the Centre on June 18. Orders must be placed by June 14. Call 204-320-4600 to order. Pricing is as follows: Golf Package Mug: $20 Fishing Package Mug: $20 Care Package Mug: $15

Home is Where the Heart is…

… Even if you can’t remember which box you packed it in. Is moving a great idea until you think about actually packing up and moving? Of the 100’s of things to consider, start your plan before you ever list your property. No one ever said that “Buying or Selling your home and moving is easy and you’ll never feel like giving up”. Let my 15 years experience help make it easier by working with you from the start of your plans and helping you keep calm when it is your moving day.

Health Benefits of Purified Water

Reverse osmosis is a water purifying process that removes foreign substances, such as organic chemicals, chlorine, pesticides, and herbicides. The process forces water through specialized membranes, purifying the water and removing any unpleasant odor and taste. Reports by Medline Plus inform that patients with chronic illness benefit from reverse osmosis water during and after treatments.
This is due to the reduced levels of acidity; low acidity means that your body can process the water better and faster while also using less energy. Your body can then focus on keeping you healthy.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering with us? 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].

Programs & Events

Our Centre offers a great variety of events and programming weekly. Fitness, Coffee Corner, Cards, Dances, Book Club, Craft Corner, Cooking Classes and Potlucks are amongst some of the things we offer. Although we are closed for regular programming due to Covid-19, during normal times we offer daytime and some evening programming Monday to Friday. Visit our website to see what we are offering right now patporteralc.com.

Community Resources Programs

Transportation Program is here 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. 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. Call 204-320-4600 for more information.

Perogies Available

Staff at the Centre makes fresh perogies every month. Cottage cheese and potato cheddar are available for $6 a dozen. Please call 204-320-4600 to ensure availability and stop by the Centre to grab 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.

Book Club: Digital Executor®

Unraveling the New Path for Estate Planning – Sharon Hartung. The world has gone digital and so have our estates. Digital assets may simply be electronic records, but they are the digital gateway to our entire lives. They are our memories, our money, and our records, making technology the new player at your estate planning table. Everyone needs a Will and in today’s age of digitization, estate plans must include our digital lives. If today’s executor is a digital executor, is your executor ready?

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. 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 are need access to any of these resources.

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 which perform live music and go out for lunch in the community. For more information, please call 204-320-4600.