NOTICES & COMING EVENTS

St. Paul’s Fort Garry - 14th annual BrushWorks

Date: Friday, October 13 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wine and cheese Saturday, October 14 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafe Sunday, October 15 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafe

Place: St. Paul’s Fort Garry, 830 North Drive Contact: (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!

Notice from ÉMR chapter

Souhaitez-vous participer à une expérience unique? Un voyage humanitaire en République Dominicaine avec le groupe Franco-amigos pourrait fort bien vous intéresser. Nous vous invitons à visiter notre blog: https://francoamigosmbrd.blogspot.ca/ À présent, nous sommes à recruter des participant.e.s pour un possible voyage humanitaire dans la période du 19 ou 20 janvier au 2 ou 3 février 2018. Si vous êtes intéressé.e.s contactez-nous. On peut nous rejoindre par courriel à l’adresse suivante: FrancoAmigos2018@ outlook.com ou vous pouvez appeler Diane au (204) 256 2797.

Une première rencontre d’information aura lieu le 7 septembre à 18h30 à la Bibliothèque de Saint-Boniface, angle rue Provencher et rue Taché à St Boniface. (Évidemment cette rencontre aura déjà eu lieu quand vous lirez ceci.)

The Manitoba Museum

is looking for English and Bilingual Volunteer Tour Guides to deliver curriculum based education programs. Volunteers receive free admission to the Museum, Science Gallery and Planetarium along with discounts on Museum Shop purchases and continued learning opportunities. A bus ticket and parking subsidy is also available. A history, science or education background is an asset, though not necessary as comprehensive training is provided on all programs delivered. Program delivery is flexible depending on your interests and availability. If you enjoy working with children (K – 12), and have a minimum of 3 hours per week to volunteer, the Manitoba Museum will be a great fit for you! For more information contact Noreen at (204) 988-0633 or by email at nhees@manitobamuseum.ca. The Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program

Located at 275 Portage Avenue, is seeking volunteers to help adult newcomers learning English, starting in or after September 2017. Activities include assisting students with classroom activities, leading conversations in small groups, or helping students one-on-one. Volunteers must have experience assisting learners, good command of English (equivalent of CLB 7 or higher), good communication and interpersonal skills, and should be willing to accept directions and supervision from staff. The minimum time commitment is once per week, for two months, at one of our daytime class schedules: · 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM; · 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 PM; · 12:45 PM to 3:45 PM; · 5:15 PM to 7:15 PM; or · 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Val Castellanos at (204) 953 1070 extension 8, or at vcastellanos@wsd1.org. Note: The WSD Adult EAL Program will be closed during July and August. We will be able to return your calls and messages after September 12, 2017.

CUBA – ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’ (Havana),

$4,700.00 CAD for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250.478.0494 ssic@telus.net http://spanishstudiesincuba.ca

Oak Bank Elementary School

50+ Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 12th, 2017 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Oak Bank Elementary School For further information: Email: obe50@sunrisesd.ca Or Web site: http://www.sunrisesd.ca/school/oakbank Information will begin to be posted as of June 15th, 2017

Normal School Reunion Class of 1952 – 1953

Tuesday, September 12, reception Wednesday, September 13, tours, activities, lunch and banquet Thursday, September 14, farewell breakfast CanadInns, Portage la Prairie, MB.

For more information contact: Al or Frederica Borys 67 Baldry Bay, Winnipeg, Mb. R3T3C5 204-269-3408, alborys2@gmail.com

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