Folk Night in the Exchange II l ADOPTION FAIR l Wilma Derksen l A.J. James l Avalon–Ixtapa: Travel the Danube l Kalyn Falk l Joanne Kelly’s Book Club: Heft

Folk Night in the Exchange II
Exchange Community Church, 75 Albert Street
January 11, 8:00 pm until 11:00 pm
Free coffee and tea, amazing cake sale
Tickets $15 at the door, or email 

Concert of guaranteed good times!!!!!
Red Moon Road
Beth Hamilton
Sol James
Flat City Folk
Bill Hamilton
and Guest Speaker Pahan Pte San Win

All proceeds go to support the Fraserwood Sundance in July 2014, a traditional aboriginal ceremony, lasting four days, where ceremonial dancers pray for the earth and everyone they know.

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ADOPTION FAIR: Global Pet Foods, Unit C 1220 St. Mary's Road
By Manitoba Mutts Dog Rescue
January 18, 2014, 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm

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January 17, 7:00 pm in the Atrium

Reading & Signing Path of the Heart and Echo of the Soul

Wilma Derksen is best known for her writings on the aftermath of murder following the tragic loss of her daughter, Candace Derksen in 1984. Her two new stories (Path of the Heart and Echo of the Soul) capture a life journey. Young Ava travels down a path to her grandmother’s house, but where will the trail actually lead? What will she learn? 

Join us as Wilma reflects on her personal insights regarding the journey.

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Angela James-Schweyer writing as A.J. James

January 19, 2:00 pm in the Atrium

CRAVE: Book One of the Grigori Celestial Chronicles

They, the Watchers, known by many names were sentinels ever vigilant, ever observing. Time after time, life after life, Arma’ros, a Watcher, and Zoe, a human woman, have been joined. Suddenly the threat of the foretold Final Day comes charging down upon them, hurtling them into a headlong race against the Heavenly factions of Darkness. 

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Avalon–Ixtapa Travel

January 21, 2:00 pm in the Community Classroom.

This travel talk will cover a tour of the legendary Danube, presented by Avalon Waterways and Ixtapa Travel. This eleven day Danube River cruise travels from Prague to Budapest, taking in Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna and more along the way. Presented by Connie Szczerba. RSVP to: Christine Ward, Ixtapa Travel, 204-885-7261 / 204-806-6335 

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January 22, 7:00 pm in the Atrium

Mother of the Year and Other Elusive Awards

Kalyn throws open the doors into the world she shares with her autistic son, Noah. While she is frank about experiencing the darkness of grief and worry, her story is remarkable for exposing the laughter, the deep connection with others, and the optimism that so obviously buoy her. Kalyn reminds the reader of the hope and joy that is to be found even amidst isolation and struggle. 

Kalyn Falk, MA, is a spiritual director, author and retreat guide. She has 2 sons. 

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Joanne Kelly’s Book Club

January 28, 7:00 pm in the Travel Alcove.

Joanne Kelly and McNally Robinson Booksellers are pleased to continue their free book club with Liz Moore’s Heft. Call 204-453-0424, ex 227 if you have any questions. 

McNally Robinson Booksellers Grant Park, 1120 Grant Ave.

Phone 204-475-0483

(Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)