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St. Paul’s fort Garry - (11th annual) 2014 brushWorks

Date: Friday, October 17 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. : wine and cheese

Saturday, October 18 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: cafe

Sunday, October 19 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: cafe

Place: St. Paul’s Fort Garry 830 North Drive, Winniipeg, MB (204) 475 7549 (church office for information)

Come and share the opportunity to view and purchase original art work by 36 Manitoba artists. Framed and unframed oils, watercolours, pastels, prints and art cards will be available.

There will also be raffles of art work and a cafe for you to enjoy while contemplating which art piece will be perfect for that special wall space. Be sure to tell your friends!

CUBA – ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’ (Havana) $2,500.00 CAD for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250478-0494 ssic@telus.net / http:// spanishstudiesincuba.ca

Normal School Class of 54-55 60th Anniversary June 2 and 3, 2015 @ Holiday Inn West, Winnipeg, MB

If you did not receive the first mail out and wish to receive information on the forthcoming Celebrations, please contact:

Phyllis (Maxfield) Meseyton 55-18th St. SW Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 2X8 (204) 857-5891 / phyllis9@mymts.net or Fern (Finnen) Bamford Box132 Manitou,MB R0G 1G0 (204) 242-2224 WINNIPEGOSIS 100th CELEBRATION July 10, 11 & 12, 2015 (Save the date!)

The organizing committee cordially invites all retired former teachers of Winnipegosis area schools to help celebrate the village centennial. For further info: www.winnipegosis100th.com

Friends of the Winnipeg Public Library 10th Annual Big Fall Book Sale Saturday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grant Park High School Gym, Grant & Nathaniel 60 tables loaded with good used books from nearly new to very old. CDs, DVDs & LPs too. On Sunday, everything is half-price. For more information: (204) 488-3217; info@friendswpl.ca A Friends’ Fundraiser in support of Winnipeg Public Library projects.

WANTED Grades 7 and 8 Far Horizons text books, to complete set. Any information? wish_den@hotmail.com

WANTED TO RENT A part or whole of a Winnipeg garage. Guy Hansen at 204 283 4265 or guydhansen@hotmail.com

Spirit’s Call Choir Needs New Voices

Spirit’s Call Choir extends a warm welcome to all retired teachers who love to sing. The non-profit community choir has raised approximately $180,000.00 this past decade for local charities. No auditions required. Orientation for new members is 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2014. The choir sings from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sundays, September - May at 603 Wellington Crescent. For more info contact: Dawn at 204-4880495 or dlazar@mts.net or visit: www. spiritscallchoir.com Riverwood Singers seek Choral Director

Riverwood Singers is a community women’s chamber choir of approximately 18 voices. We rehearse weekly (Monday evenings) at Kelvin High School from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and perform publicly twice per year (mid-winter and spring). We also perform at less formal sing-outs, mainly at seniors’ residences and personal care homes. We have an established choral library ranging across the musical spectrum from sacred to pop.

We are seeking a choral director or codirectors who would be prepared to take us on for a modest annual honourarium and for the fun (and love) of producing choral music.

Please contact Alix Venema by e-mail: gehornby@mymts.net

School Programming Coordinator – Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Habitat for Humanity Manitoba is looking for a volunteer to manage the educational resource program that is designed for grades 3 – 8. This exciting role would involve connecting with the schools to educate them on this program and to increase awareness about the opportunity. One benefit to Habitat would be to enhance the current materials and create new programs for youth. This volunteer position is available immediately and would be most active from September – November, and again in June. You will have access to a work station located at the main office at 60 Archibald Street. We are looking for a volunteer to run with this opportunity and create a position based on their interests and available time. An ideal candidate could be a retired teacher but not required. If you are interested, please contact Kim Wilson at kwilson@habitat.mb.ca

1954 - 2014 Normal School Reunion October 4, 2014

Invitations were mailed out in January, 2014. Morris Demkiw / ammoe@mymts.net

Osteoporosis Canada As a teacher you have a passion for imparting knowledge to others; you experience a thrill when someone “gets it” and learns and grows through your efforts. Throughout your teaching career you cultivated your communication talents and skills – and now that you are retired, those feelings don’t stop and the skills don’t end: they look for a new channel. Consider volunteering as an Education Presenter for Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter.

Our education program reaches a variety of community groups and aims to share knowledge about osteoporosis and bone health. This is important information as 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will experience an osteoporotic fracture and these, we know, may well lead to a hip fracture from which 27% of women and 38% of men will die. Over 80% of fractures in people over age 50 are due to Osteoporosis. It can be a debilitating and deadly disease, but broken bones are not an inevitable part of aging and there is much one can do to reduce the risks. Education is a very important tool.

We invite you to join us in fulfilling our mission to provide life-changing education to the public and work toward a future Canada without osteoporotic fractures. We provide extensive training for our Education Presenters with ongoing continuing education and support, and we have a terrific social community of volunteers and staff collaborating together and networking toward a common goal. Please contact me for copies of the program and position descriptions and to chat about your future involvement. Vivienne Nickerson (204) 772-3498 or vnickerson@osteoporosis.ca.

The Manitoba Teachers’

Society seeks photos,

artifacts and other records of teaching and

Society activities from The Manitoba Teachers’ 1919 to the presentSociety seeks .

photos, artifacts and

Call Mireille Theriault at 204-888-7961 ext other records 354 or email mtheriault@mbteach.org of teaching and Society activities from 1919 to the present.

Unique Small Group Escorted Tours Costa Rica, Cuba, and now El Salvador

Discover what lies beyond the beaches when you join one of our leisurely paced in-depth escorted tours combining history, nature, and cultural visits.

No early starts unless necessary & multiple night stays in many locations including cities, national parks & quiet beach areas.

Taking bookings now. No more than 20 people on each tour.

Departures January through March 2015. Visit our website www.cubadiscoverytours.com

Available exclusively at: Discovery Tours by McPhail Travel brandon K-435 Rosser Ave Brandon, MB R7A 6S2 Mon – Fri Call Erma 204-727-2305 or 1-800-417-0250

Class of 1956-57 58th Normal School Reunion

Thursday, May 21,2015 Portage la Prairie, MB Canad Inns, Main Floor 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Smorg OR Soup & Sandwich Bar Cost to each individual Book exchange - bring a favourite and exchange with a person of your choice Registration - 11:30 a.m. - $5.00

Contacts: Janice Kelly, Winnipeg 1-204-831-8643 Jeanette Moran, Winnipeg 1-204-697-3386 Phyllis Crosson, Brandon 1-204-726-4406 Bernice McMahon , Delta , BC 1-604-946-4928 FortWhyte Alive Volunteer Opportunity – Program Leader If you enjoy the outdoors and understand the importance of equipping future generations for sustainable living, we need you as a volunteer Program Leader at FortWhyte Alive. FortWhyte Alive is one of Canada’s pre-eminent sustainable living education facilities situated on 640 acres of diverse habitat within Winnipeg.

As a Program Leader you will receive training and ongoing guidance in areas of social history, environmental education and outdoor adventure. Volunteers have an opportunity to share their teaching and leadership experience, meet new people, and learn new skills while staying active. Program training starts September 9th. Visit www.fortwhyte.org>You & FortWhyte>Volunteering or call 204.989.8368 for more information.