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Winnipeg General Program
Philosophy, Mission and Programs / Open Forum Slide Shows / Performing & Service Groups / Students and Seniors Together Program / Notice To Members / Funders, Donors and Supporters / Board of Directors, Staff and Space Providers / Winnipeg Registration Information
- Philosophy
- All people have the right of access to education
- Lifelong learning promotes intellectual, physical, emotional and social well-being
- The well-being of individuals and the health of communities are interdependent
- Retirement presents a creative opportunity for individuals and communities
- People of all backgrounds and ages learn, grow and change
- Older people govern Creative Retirement and deliver its programs
- Mission
Creative Retirement promotes the health and well-being of individuals and communities through developing and offering innovative learning opportunities with and for older persons.
- Who are we?
- Creative Retirement is a not-for-profit organization devoted to life-long learning.
- We are firm believers in mental stimulation as a major factor in good health and longevity.
- We provide interesting and informative programs for people of varied interests.
- We offer programs at affordable prices.
- Manitoba Programs
- Courses, Workshops, Seminars
- Driver Education
- Public Education on Seniors and Aging
- Computer Technology and Information
- Retirement Preparation and Adjustment
- Seniors in Schools
- Performing and Service Groups
- Motto:
- Learning, Sharing, Growing
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Creative Retirementsponsors several groups under the Creative Retirement Manitoba umbrella. Performing & Service Groups
- The Philharmonica Band is a group of remarkably energetic harmonica players that get the feet tapping and hands clapping at all their performances.
- The Seniors Tai Chi Demonstration Team gives demonstrations of the ancient art of oriental exercise Tai Chi. If your group, club, residence would like a visit from one of these groups, please call us. 949-2565
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STUDENTS AND SENIORS TOGETHER PROGRAM
If you want to: Attention retired adults!
Then why not volunteer one morning or afternoon (or on a casual basis) with schoolchildren in the Winnipeg School Division No. 1? You don't need a lot of education, just a willingness to work with children. Orientation and training will be provided.
- have fun while doing something different
- make new friends
- feel good about doing something worthwhile
You can choose:
- a school close to you in the Winnipeg School Division No. 1
- the time and day of the week
- the grade level - nursery to grade 12
- the school activities you would like to do with children
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Remember: "You are a participant in the creation of whatever will happen next on this planet." (June Singer) Help make it a more caring world by passing on your wisdom and experience to the younger generation. For more information call Ellen Hartle at 949-2557 or E-mail her .
- reading with children
- helping students with computer-related work
- sharing special talents in storytelling, arts and crafts, and others
- math and other subjects
- French Immersion classes (bilingual)
- special events (Seniors' Awareness Days, operettas, plays, Winter Fun Days etc.)
- being a "special friend" or mentor
- intergenerational clubs - chess, stamps, cribbage, etc.
- library work
- assisting the speech therapist
- helping in technical/vocational areas (automotive, building, and electrical trades; commercial baking, cooking, and photography; dental technology; radio/t.v. broadcasting; drafting; advertising art; business education; child care; graphic arts)
Funding for Students and Seniors Together provided by the Winnipeg School Division No. 1.
Winnipeg Registration Information
Membership gives reduced fees on most courses and free admission to such special programs as: NOTICE TO MEMBERS
- Stamp Collecting Club
- Open Forum - Mostly Travelogues
270 Sherbrook St
half way between Portage and BroadwayAnnual memberships are $20 for individuals/$35 for couples.
Members are eligible to vote at Creative Retirement Manitoba's Annual Meeting and can serve on the Board and its committees.
Your membership is important. It not only indicates your interest, but it forms part of the necessary funding base needed to continue offering quality programming.
The membership expiry date has been changed and will now be "good until the end of" the month and year coded on your card (a year from the month in which you purchase it).
Registration by Mail (or Fax if credit card payment) may be done at any time using the print-out form below or this Registration form for printing
Confirmation will NOT be mailed back.
Registration Form
Miss / Mr Mrs/Ms __________________________ _________________________________ first name last name ______________________________________________ ______________________ address phone __________________________ _________________ _______________________ city if other than Winnipeg postal code e-mail Course No. Course Name $ Amount$ ___________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________ __________________________________________ ___________ ___________ __________________________________________ ___________ Yes, I want an Annual Membership $20.00 fee enclosed: ___________ Yes, I would like to make a TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION of: ___________ Pay to the order of Creative Retirement Manitoba 270 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 2B9 fax: 957-7839 e-mail: denesiuk@crm.mb.ca Total ___________ Pay by (circle one) Visa Mastercard Cheque Card number __________________________ Expiry date __________________ Signature __________________________COURSE FEES : Please see the course description for payment details . Creative Retirement reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration.
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Your support made it possible . . .
Funders
- The Winnipeg Foundation
- The Winnipeg School Division #1
- Manitoba Health (Support Services to Seniors)
Donors and Supporters
Manitoba Public Insurance, Manitoba Hydro, The Joe Brain Foundation, Inc.; Estate of Anita Marquart; Sisters of the Cross; Sisters of the Saviour; CRM Stamp Club; Amal-H. Lewick Lodge; Creative Retirement Computer Club; Senior Citizens Writers' Works hop; Estate of Alys Smith and many private individuals.
Organizations Who Have Provided Space
Manitoba Housing Authority; Age & Opportunity Centres (West End Senior Centre, Smith Street Senior Centre, St Vital/St Boniface Senior Centre); Holy Trinity Church; Public Capital Company; Kinsmen Reh-Fit Centre; St James-Assiniboia Senior Centre; Independent Living Resource Centre; Asper Jewish Campus, Wellness Institue, Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, Crescentwood Community Centre and the Manitoba Conservatory of Music.
A sincere thanks to our members, students and many volunteers!
The Creative Retirement Manitoba Board of Directors are:
CRM is governed by an elected board of volunteers:
President Peggy Prendergast; First Vice-President Jack Francis; Second Vice-President Gordon Throp; Secretary Ron Reader; Treasurer Dave Kennedy; Past President Len Bateman. Directors: Sue Barnsley, Nadia Burke, Fran Byrd, Tom Graham, Jo Millard, Helen Norrie, Donald M. Ross and Archie Speers.Our Staff : Marjorie Wood, Executive Manager; Richard Denesiuk, Technical Support Manager; Ingrid Wedlake, Winnipeg Program Manager; Laurie Howard, Students and Seniors Together Program Manager, and Linda Krack, Accountant.
Office Volunteers : Bunty Judd, Sheila Sturley, Sigrid Jensen, Marilyn Lockwood, Nadia Burke, Joan Smith, Laura Martin, Pauline Nembhard and Peter Williams (Access egisration System/Database).
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