Dawson Trail Dispatch
Grunthal Man Stranded on Island for STARS
More Than Just News! By Marianne Curtis A member of Grunthal’s Lions Club was deliberately stranded on a remote island in the Whiteshell Provincial Park. On September 12, Doug Wiens participated in a unique fundraiser called Rescue on the Island for the STARS rescue team, which saw six people dropped off on a remote island with nothing but their cell phones. The only way they could be rescued is if they raised money for the organization. “I thought this was a worthy challenge and as a Lion “We Serve”. As incoming District Governor I
Pat Porter Active Living Centre offers programs, activities, services and volunteer opportunities, striving to promote healthy and active living for older adults of the southeast region. We invite you to come and pay us a visit and consider participating in some of our programs. For more information drop by the Centre, Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm, call 204-320-4600 or online patporteralc.com. Membership is only $25 per year due in January of each year for those 55 years of age and older. Benefits include reduced program rates, a voice in business meetings, voting rights, and eligibility to serve on the board or committees. Up and Coming Events and Monthly Programs: Bingo: We will be having our first Bingo night on Tuesday, October 1. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Bingo will run every other Tuesday, so the next one is on Tuesday, October 15. Contact centre for more information at 204-320-4600. Urban Poling: Please join us for our Urban Poling Program every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 am at the centre and Wednesday’s at AD Penner Park at 8:30 am. Not sure, what Urban Poling is or need more information? Contact Kathy at 204-320-4603 or Carrie at 204-320-4604. Kitchen Garden: We need your help in our garden with weeding and watering. Produce will be used in our kitchen for our Meals on Wheels program. Contact 204-320-4603. October Birthday Celebrations: Wednesday, October 2 at 2 pm. Celebrate with us! Bring your friends! Guests pay $2 for coffee and cake. Concert: Gary Fjellgaard with Saskia & Darrel. Gary Fjellgaard is a JUNO Award Winner and CCMA Hall of Famer. On Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm. Tickets $20 ea and available at the centre. He was raised on a farm on the prairies, a champion of vanishing values and the frontier spirit. In 2005, he was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. With his finger style acoustic guitar, gentle vocals, colourful stories, Gary takes his western roots music to the people with a rare sincerity. 30 percent of the ticket sales are being donated to the Pat Porter Active Living Centre so please bring your friends and family! Arthritis Workshop: On Wednesday, October 9 at 11:30 am. Potluck: On Thursday, October 10. Please call ahead and let us know what you would like to bring. Call 204-320-4600. As always, needed are salads, casseroles, desserts and buns. Cost is $5. We will be having Ham for our Thanksgiving Potluck. Afternoon Jam and Showcase: On Thursday, October 24. Join us as we celebrate our senior’s in our new Drop in Centre. Look for more information in our upcoming newsletter, posters around town or online at patporteralc.com. Old Time Country Dance: With live Band the Nightwinds, on Friday, October 25 at 8 pm. Tickets available at the center. Advanced tickets $10 for members, $12 for non-members and $14 at the door. Lunch served at 10 pm. Foot Care: On the first Tuesday and Wednesday and third Tuesday of the month from 9 am -2 pm. Run by a professional foot care nurse. Cost $30. Bring your own towel. Contact the centre to book an appointment. Appointments are available for June 4. Computer Labs: Are 1 hour long and available every other Wednesday morning from 9 am - noon. Pot Luck Supper on the second Thursday of every month at 6 pm, meat and beverages provided. Cost $5 ea. Bring a casserole, salad or desert. Contact the centre to reserve a seat. Beltone Hearing: On the third Friday of each month. Contact 1-800-661-2653 for appointment. Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting: On Tuesday, October 22 at 1 pm. Brain Injury Support Group Meeting: On Monday, October 28 at 7 pm. Weekly Programs: Monday 9:30 - 10:30 am Low impact fitness class with instructor 12 - 4:30 pm Drop-in Pool 1 - 4:30 pm Model Trains 1 pm Canasta 7 pm Tai Chi Tuesday 9:30 am - 3 pm Circle of Friends 12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool Wednesday 8:30 - 9:30 am Urban Poling at A.D. Penner Park 10 am Tai Chi 10 am Choir Practice 12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool 1 - 4 pm Cribbage 1:30 pm Floor curling 7 pm Old Time Country Band Practice Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am Urban Poling 12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool 1 - 4 pm Whist Friday 9:30 - 10:30 am Low impact fitness class with instructor 9:30 am - 3 pm Circle of Friends 12 - 4:30 pm Drop in Pool Noon meals are available Monday through Friday. Cost $5.50. Contact 204-320-4605 by 9 am to reserve your meal for that day. Purchase your meal ticket at the receptionist desk before noon. Monthly menus available at the office or in the newsletter. Bring a friend. Computer Lab from Monday to Friday, 9 am - 12 pm and 1 - 4 pm. Cost $1. Lessons with Alex Cupples every other Wednesday from 9 am - 12 pm. Call the Centre for more information and to book an appointment. Volunteer Opportunities include perogy making, decorating and setting tables, birthday party hosts, food preparation and serving, clean up, greeters, receptionists.
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believe I can inspire Lions of Manitoba and lead by example,” stated Wiens. “STARS provides a much needed service for the people of Manitoba and with its connection to Lions, STARS deserves our support.” Each member of the group was challenged to raise $100,000 by collecting pledges through phone calls from the island to family and friends. So far, Wiens has collected almost $48,000. He admits that due to his excitement he started with a small disadvantage. “Our first challenge was to suit up as quickly as possible. I dropped my phone during this challenge and shattered the screen,” Wiens admitted. “I had to borrow a phone from one of the medics to make calls the rest of the day.” After being dropped off on an island near Otter Falls, the group was kept busy with various challenges, including shelter building and medical challenges, including CPR. Stranded along with Wiens were Dan McLean of Tundra Oil and Gas, Nick Hirst of Original Pictures, Brenda Tjaden Lepp of FarmLink Solutions, Chris McCallister of Red Beard Farms and Virden Mayor Jeff McConnell. Combined, the group raised over $300,000 in one day. Money raised from the event will go towards building a hangar for the province’s STARS helicopter.
Doug Wiens (third from left) from Grunthal was among six individuals dropped off on a remote island near Otter Falls to raise money for STARS.