Winkler and District Multi-Purpose Senior Centre, Inc.

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394 6TH Street
Box 653
Winkler, MB R6W 4A8

Coordinator: Cathleen Bergen
• Phone: 325-8964    • Fax: 325-8984
Email: wsc@mts.net

Community Leader: Linda Buhr, 331-8823
Board Member: Peter Suderman, 325-8964, 325-8964(F)

Statement of Purpose
That the SENIOR CENTRE shall be a focal point in Winkler and surrounding district providing opportunities for persons 55 plus to experience a positive and dignified retirement lifestyle in their community.

Programs & Services

• Senior Choir
• Floor Curling
• Workshop/Wood Working
• Board & Card Games
• Bingo
• Pharmacist Topic
• Foot Care
• Fitness Programs
• Internet Access Site
• Craft Corner Sales
• Sewing Circle – De Nai Akj
• Afternoon Music Programs
• Congregate Meal Program
• Emergency Response Units (Lifeline)
• Equipment Loans (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Crutches, Canes)
• Assistance with filling out various forms
• ERIK (Emergency Response Information Kit)
• Transportation for out of town appointments
• Telephone check
• Visitor Program
• Waffle breakfasts
• Tea Room
• Health Topics
• Puzzles
• Haircare

Fee For Service Opportunities In The Community

• Housecleaning
• Laundry
• Sewing/ Alterations
• Companion Care
• Home Maintenance
• Garden Tilling
• Flower Beds
• Lawn Care
• Snow Removal
• (Not Limited to the above mentioned)

Volunteers and fee for service workers are necessary to sustain the programs offered in the Senior Centre and to assist seniors to remain independent in their own homes.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Assisting Congregate Meal Coordinator
• Receptionist
• Typing/ Computer
• Internet
• Workshop
• Fundraising
• Noodle Making/ Packaging
• Waffle Preparation/Serving/ Clean up
• Tea Room Preparation/Serving/ Clean up
• Baking
• Music
• Games
• Decorating the Centre
• Yard Maintenance at the Senior Centre
• Community Visitation

Activity & Service Centre Membership

Membership illustrates commitment from senior Participants & community, as well as giving members a feeling of belonging.

Benefits to Members:
Members have a voice in governing decisions & voting. Program fee Discounts Opportunity to serve as a Board Member

Age Friendly Manitoba and the City of Winkler
Age Friendly Manitoba and the City of Winklersupports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging. An Age-Friendly community:

• Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
• Encourages healthy, active aging
• Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
• Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
• Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
• Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
• Treats people of all ages with respect