Volume 27 Issue 7
“We are thrilled to partner with local organizations to bring this important program to our seniors,” said Sarah Normandeau, Ward 1 Councillor and Age-Friendly Manitoba Representative for the Rural January 2025 Municipality of Ste. Anne “This is a great opportunity for seniors to enjoy delicious meals, connect with their peers, and access valuable information that enhances their quality of life.” The event is designed to foster a sense of community and provide essential resources to seniors in a an engaging experience for older welcoming and inclusive environresidents, featuring a nutritious ment, in addition to providing a lunch, information sessions, and meal and an opportunity to socialentertainment. ize during the winter months, and These monthly gatherings will possibly all year long. take place at the Richer Young at A $5 donation per person is Hearts Club, 22 Dawson Road recommended, but not mandatory. West in Richer, on the 4th TuesA 50/50 fundraiser is also being day starting January 28th, 2025, organized to help offset the associbetween 11 am and 2 pm. Each ated costs, and keep this event, lunch event will offer an enriching and the transportation option, free activity such as an informational workshop or a live performances to of charge for our low-income seniors, and to allow these events to engage and entertain attendees. carry on for a longer time-frame Additionally, transportation to For more information on the and from the event will be provided event, how to register for the free of charge for those who may upcoming lunch, and for regiswant or need a ride. Transportatration details on transportation tion is being finalized from central arrangements, please contact: locations in neighboring communiRM of Ste. Anne at 204-422ties, ensuring that all seniors have 5929 or access to the program regardless general@rmofsteanne.com. of mobility or distance.
NEW ‘HEARTFELT LUNCHES’ INITIATIVE
Ste. Anne Municipality Reeve Richard Pelletier accepts cheque of $9,955 from the Manitoba Association of Senior Communities - Age-Friendly Manitoba Community Collaboration Grant for their new project beginning Jan. 2025 “Heartfelt Lunches/Diners Chaleureux” at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall. Cheque is presented by Louise Hutton, Age-Friendly consultant to the Ste. Anne group: (left to right) Ron Vincent, President, Richer Young at Hearts Club; Mike Bernier Board Member and Heather Dean President of Seine River Services for Seniors; Dan Guetre, President, Richer Community Club Inc.; Sarah Normandeau Municipal Councillor and Darlene Larocque, Vice-Chair, Richer Metis Local.
A new lunch and social event designed for seniors will be held in the community of Richer beginning this January. This initiative, made
possible through generous funding from Age-Friendly Manitoba, and in collaboration with local organizations, aims to provide
Crib Club Corner
Richer’s Crib Club meets at the Young at Hearts Hall regularly.
2025 Season
2025 Dates for Cribbage Jan 7 Jan 21
You Can
2nd Tuesday of the month
At Crib!
$5 admission, no partner required. Free coffee & snacks.
WIN!! Richer Crib Club met on Tuesday, December 3 and we all had a great time. Our winner of the evening was Corny Klassen with Art Bergmann coming in second
Starts at 7pm
and Rick Betts taking third. Gayle Carriere took the dimes for fourth place while Dan Ross got the Booby prize. The two 50/50 draws went to Giselle Smith and Miranda
Laschuk. We met again on Tuesday, December 17 and we had a great dinner with lots of laughs. Our winner of the evening was Claudette Nault with Dan Ross in at second and Rick Betts in third. Mike Pelletier took the dimes for fourth place while Norm Burnell got the Booby prize. The two 50/50 draws went to Art Bergmann and Dianne Decosse. Congratulations to all our winners! We hope you all had a great Christmas and we wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Our next crib tournament will be on Tuesday, January 7 at 7 p.m.
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sharp, at the Young at Hearts hall. No partner needed, snacks and coffee are always free, and we have a lot of fun! We hope to see you there!
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CALENDAR! RCC Chase the Ace every Saturday (starting back up Jan. 11). Jackpot is at over $1,500. Buy your tickets on-site between 5 pm and 7:45 pm for only $1 each for your chance to WIN!
Richer Community Club & Richer Recreation Committee Meeting... Wednesday, January 8, 7:30 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall. Winter Active 55+ Starts January 8 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm in the gynasium at the Richer School. Pickleball, bean bag toss and ladderball. Also yoga and strength training! Free!
Self Defense Class Sunday, January 26, 2 pm - 4 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall. Instructor is Chris Friesen from Self-Defense Manitoba who is a Certified Level 2 Krav Maga Instructor, Certified Partner of SAFE International and a fitness coach. Participants should wear casual clothing and bring a water bottle. To register etransfer dmdelaine@ gmail.com or text 204-781-5596 with name, municipal address and contact phone number. Make password: defense. Open to anyone over the age of 10 to adult.
Babysitting Course Sunday, February 2 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. For ages 11 to 15. Participants will be provided with all the equipment and a babysitter manual that they get to keep & take home. Participants need to bring snack & a lunch for the day, as well as indoor shoes. Cost for Richer, RM of Ste. Anne and Richer East is only $30 ($55 + GST per participant outside this area). Pre-register by texting or calling Victory Training Centre at 204-712-6008 or email victoria@victorytrainingcentre.ca. Métis Finger Weaving Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall from1 pm to 4 pm. Cost for Richer, RM of Ste. Anne and Richer East residents only $10 for an adult and child - additional child only $5 each ($15 per adult and child outside this area). For more information text instructor Brett McPherson at 204-2905336 or email lovemyarts@outlook.com. Dinner and Dance... Richer Young At Hearts dinner and dances will resume on Feb 15, 2025 with music by Gemstars. Doors open at 4:30 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm and dancing until 11 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. For reservations call Ron at 431-275-0874.
DON’T FORGET...
SPMF BINGO at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall
Every Monday Night!
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Bremaud Recognized for Five Years of Service to Seniors recently recognized for her five years of dedicated service to the senior community. The recognition, awarded at the annual conference in October, included a provincial certificate and pin, celebrating her commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors in the region. SRS has been a vital resource for seniors including those in the RM of Ste. Anne and Richer. In her role as SRC, Bremaud ofMelanie Bremaud, Senior Resource Coordinator (SRC) for Seine fers a wide array of services and River Services for Seniors (SRS) was guidance to seniors and their
families, helping them navigate the complexities of aging while maintaining independence. She describes her role as broad and dynamic, with each day presenting different challenges and opportunities for support. Bremaud’s work can involve conversations ranging from brief queries to in-depth discussions addressing a wide range of topics, such as: - Accessing specialized services like Home Care and support for conditions like Dementia and Ar-
thritis. - Navigating and completing government forms for both federal and provincial senior programs. - Emergency Response Information Kits (E.R.I.K.), transportation, and cleaning services. Bremaud’s commitment to helping seniors is clear: “If we don’t have the answer, we’ll try and get one,” she said, reflecting the office’s dedication to providing thorough and compassionate support.