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