January 22, 2021

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy l Winnipeg Public Library l Forum Art Centre Classes l The Harry J.Enns Wetland Discovery Centre l Writers’ Events l Music & More l Tour Scandinavia l Use Your New Telescope l Self Help l Let’s Get Physical l Paint Party l Ai-Kon l Peg City Kindness Crew

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy

NorWest Co-op Community Health, 785 Keewatin Street Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B9
http://www.norwestcoop.ca/ (204) 938-5900

We know that the vaccines approved for Covid 19 are mRNA type vaccines. There's lots of questions how how they work. The road we have ahead of us… is really trying to steer people towards the information that they can get that is actually factual, science-based, Michelle Kirkbride from NorWest Co-op Community Health discusses addressing vaccine hesitancy in Manitoba. We want everyone to have access to accurate information for Covid vaccines and all health information.

Check out this video from Dr Paul Offit from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Wd-NMqvno&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2iNLsA9XYbQ2MElk2eoJMR1q2MK0G5_T4GRkUJSXjVQHRRqGv-LM2S18w

Check out Ty Guys and Dr Fauci as they debunk Covid 19 vaccine myths. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=NDuaiYf8WDQ&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0XC7sIbL9Tqoje2xLELtw5NhWRkdMKfxkGFa5Oi43_d8BLycHWN1t0cVs

Check out our interview on Global Winnipeg. 

https://globalnews.ca/video/7583136/addressing-vaccine-hesitancy-in-manitoba?fbclid=IwAR0UHSaEBQpYyPdBssZJkueHPtOOBmA8EoZIhJsLxD-LgIvId0eEYz8k1y0

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Winnipeg Public Library Covid Service  https://guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/covid19services

Give us a call! We're here to help.
9:30 am – 5 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 

1 pm - 8 pm on Thursday
Pick up your holds at reopened branches: 

10 am – 2 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

3 – 7 pm on Thursday
Return items: 24/7 at reopened branches only

You can get someone else to pick up your items for you. The person picking the items up will need to provide staff with the name and library card number for family members or friends they are picking up items for.
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February 20
Read by Queens is going virtual!
As with previous years there will be glam, fun, great stories, and lots of laughs.

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Forum Art Centre online art classes

We have classes for kids, teens, and adults! Some classes are delivered by video for those that like the flexibility of creating their own schedule. Others are a blend of independent work and personal interaction with your instructor.
We also have classes that meet weekly by video chat to provide one on one mentoring.
https://www.forumartcentre.com/product-category/online-classes/

We are putting our support and energy into our online programming and building a fabulous line up of in-person classes for the Spring Session (April) when our safe, comfortable classrooms will be waiting and ready for our artists’ return.
Want to schedule a class for you and a couple of your friends? We can arrange that too!
Email Programming Director, Shawna, and she can guide you into the right online class for your needs shawna@forumartcentre.com

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The Harry J.Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0
(formerly the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre)    j_bourgeois@ducks.ca

January 23 - Virtual Live Long-eared Owl Presentation
Jim Duncan and his long-eared owl, Rusty, will be part of an engaging live presentation.
Your participation is helping to support owl studies and conservation efforts.

Upcoming Events: https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/

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Writers’ Events

February 2, 7 PM - 10 PM
Free · Online Event, via ZOOM
Any questions please email to: speakingcrow@thinairwinnipeg.ca
Registration

Speaking Crow February 2021 Virtual Edition with Tamar Rubin, a Winnipeg physician, writer and mother. She has published her work in both literary and medical journals. Her first book of poetry, Tablet Fragments, was published in 2020.

We have two registration options. You will receive a ZOOM link to be part of the audience or
to be one of the open mic readers (limit 25, first-come-first-served), and to share your poems for 3 minutes at the mic immediately after our featured guest!
Please note, only the feature reader will be recorded and posted online.
Registration for both options will be open until 7:15 pm (for one or the other)

Speaking Crow is funded and facilitated by the Winnipeg International Writers Festival (WIWF) which is committed to creating safe and respectful opportunities for everyone to share and build community.

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February 4, 7 PM - 8 PM - the first Thursday of each month
Free · Zoom
Event by Manitoba Writers Guild You don’t need to be a member to take part!
http://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/ (204) 944-8013

Virtual Writing Rants and Ramblings
Meet with other writers and talk about the art of writing - whatever you’d like to discuss. It’s a chance to leave your solitary world in front of the computer and ‘meet’ in the online world with others just like you.
Using Zoom allows writers from all over the province to take part.
Contact the office so we can send you the meeting invitation with the links and instructions.

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Music & More

February 2, 7 PM – 8:30
Tickets range from $10 - $25, and all ages are welcome.
LIVE on Zoom

Home Routes Presents: The Stay-at-Home Troubadour Revue
Jonathan Byrd is a preacher’s son, Gulf War veteran, and award-winning songwriter. Scott Cook is a troubadour who’s made his home on the road for thirteen years. Corin Raymond is a singer/storyteller. Broadcasting live from:
Teer, North Carolina, USA - Jonathan Byrd
Edmonton, AB - Scott Cook
Hamilton, ON - Corin Raymond

All ticket buyers will receive a purchase confirmation email, and another email with an access link to join the show within 24 hours of show time. If purchasing multiple tickets, please specify one individual email address per ticket.

Home‌ ‌Routes/Chemin‌ ‌Chez‌ ‌Nous‌ presents ticketed and donation style shows weekly, plus workshops and more! It was‌ ‌incorporated‌ ‌as‌ ‌a‌ ‌not-for-profit‌ ‌arts‌ ‌organization‌ ‌in‌ ‌2007‌ ‌to‌ ‌create‌ ‌new‌ ‌performance‌ ‌opportunities‌ ‌for‌ ‌French‌ ‌and‌ ‌English‌ ‌speaking‌ ‌musicians‌ ‌and‌ ‌audiences‌ ‌in‌ ‌rural,‌ ‌remote‌ ‌and‌ ‌urban‌ ‌communities‌ ‌across‌ ‌Canada.‌ We‌ ‌present‌ ‌the‌ ‌annual‌ ‌Winnipeg‌ ‌Crankie‌ ‌Festival‌ ‌and‌ ‌Home‌ ‌Routes‌ ‌Online.‌
Contact Kimberly Sinclair, kimberly@homeroutes.ca (902) 350-3968

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February 5, 8 AM – February 6, 9 AM
Tickets wecc.eventbrite.ca
West End Cultural Centre

Raine Hamilton: New Album Sneak Peek Online Concert
Event by Music Festivals Event http://stremlive.co/

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February 15, 9 AM
Free · Online with Facebook Live

Virtual Louis Riel Day / National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
by Northwest Metis Council Inc. - Manitoba Metis Federation

"Live" on Location Entertainment
Videos showcasing Local Entertainers and Cultural Presentations
Virtual Fireworks Display

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February 3, 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Free · Online Event: us02web.zoom.us
Zoom and Facebook Live Event      Zoom link

Event by Girl Travel Tours: Virtual Tour: Capitals of Scandinavia
Scandinavia is not only a geographic region but also a way of life, luscious nature, infinite beauty, dreamy landscapes and an elegant taste for design, ranked among the happiest place in the world.
Let’s start by visiting the three capital cities: Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
We will admire Norwegian Viking ships, understand the Danish concept of hygge, discover the wonderful venue where the Noble prizes are awarded every year in Stockholm, and much more.
Join Patty Sommer on this virtual tour and live an unforgettable adventure!
Attendance is free but tips are appreciated.

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February 6, 1 PM – 3 PM
Online Event / Zoom link to be provided on registration
Manitoba Museum http://www.manitobamuseum.ca/      (204) 956-2830

Workshop: Learn to Use Your New Telescope
This workshop covers proper set-up and maintenance, as well as specific trouble-shooting. We’ll cover proper observing techniques, how to set up your finder scope, and what all those accessories do. You’ll also receive a set of sky maps to help you track down your first celestial objects to begin your exploration of the universe!
Participants will be able to use their camera and microphone or text chat to ask questions.

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Self Help

February 7, 1 PM – 3 PM
Free · Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Association
http://www.dmsmca.ca/    Register info@theshamelesscircle.org

Manifest your dreams using the principles of the Law of Attraction.
Learn the three steps for attracting all that you desire:
Change your story, change your life
The power of words
Why you keep attracting the same thing repeatedly

Come away with a desire statement that will encompass everything that you want in your ideal relationship, career, financial situation, health situation or whatever.
As a licensed Spiritual Coach, Certified Happiness Trainer and Angel card reader, Dianne Winser will help you discover, when you work with Angels, you can lean upon their light to help you heal. Dianne is the bestselling author of the book You Can Be, Do or Have Anything.

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Thursdays February 18 to April 29, from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Free · 66 Moore Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2C4
http://www.theshamelesscircle.org/        (431) 305-6188

Workshop by Shameless Circle, in partnership with our friends at Sara Riel:
Shame-Resilience: Connections through Love and Belonging, Authenticity and a Resilient Spirit

Participants will discover networks and individual authenticity and will learn to live and love in a whole-hearted manner – even when it is difficult. They will receive a copy of the book by Brene Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn't): Making the Journey from "What Will People Think?" to "I Am Enough”.

Open to 15 participants. Participation in all ten sessions is required.
If have more questions, please email info@theshamelesscircle.org

We are a volunteer-led community organization for women who, due to any set of circumstances, have felt ashamed and are seeking a sense of of belonging. We provide free programs and community building workshops and exercises.

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Let’s Get Physical

February 7, 12 AM – February 13, 11:45 PM
Online Event / Price: Free
REGISTER https://jackfrost.commuterchallenge.ca/workplace/session/
Register and log your kilometres of outdoor activity during the week!

Jack Frost Challenge 2021, by Green Action Centre and Kris Kuzdub
A free and fun, week-long winter challenge for ALL Manitobans.
Gather a team of 1-5 family members, friends, or co-workers to complete 130 collective kilometres of outdoor activities: walking, running, biking, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing and more!

For more info https://greenactioncentre.ca/jackfrostchallenge/

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February 17, 1 AM - February 21, 1 PM
Free · The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba/Assemblée législative du Manitoba

Trappers' Festival 2021 by Brussels Summer Festival

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February 14, 6 PM – 9 PM
Tickets $20 per couple     www.winnipegartandwine.com/portfolio-view/fundraiser-got-this-canada

Winnipeg Art & Wine Virtual Live Paint Party - Valentine Day
Join us for this beautiful Paris scene.
This is Bring Your Own Supplies event!
The class is just like a regular class with step by step easy to follow instructions with a professional artist who will make the event fun and informative.
A link to the event will be sent to you the morning of the day before the event. Notify us immediately if you do not receive it.
Come and join us for a fun night of painting and donating!
One lucky couple will win two bottles of wine! Book early to qualify!

This fundraiser is for We Got This Canada, a non-profit organization based in Winnipeg to help address the issue of Hunger in the city in collaboration with local businesses and generous donors. They distribute and also deliver Emergency meals / food packs, food and hygiene hampers to families in urgent need of help.

Join us and learn to paint this romantic Paris Couple painting. You will be able to see Kathy Johnston teach you live. You will also be able to ask question via ZOOM live during the event if you have any questions or problems.

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February 27, 12 AM
Free / Online

Ai-Kon Presents: Winterfest 2021 Online
For more information on Ai-Kon: ai-kon.org

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February 28

Peg City Kindness Crew will be "bombing" Downtown Winnipeg with Care Bundles tied on the trees, fences, lamp posts etc. Our goal is 200 bundles. We are hoping this will spread some joy and love throughout our city, help the members in our community that are struggling and show them that we care.
Care Bundles will include a variety of the following items:
Toque, mitts, scarf, socks
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, kleenex, bandaids, chapstick, travel size toiletries, comb, lotion, wet wipes
Face cloth, bar of soap (all in ziplock bag)
Granola bar, juice box, sugar packs, instant soup, pop top canned goods, crackers, cookies, applesauce, spoon, etc.
Travel mug, instant coffee, tea, hot chocolate
List of shelters, programs, resources, etc.
A note letting people know that their community cares and that these Care Bundles are available for anyone who needs them to help themselves.

Porch drop offs can happen anytime at 476 Sumach St (in Westwood)
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 at the Judy Lindsay Team Realty office 1919 Portage Ave
We do have multiple drop off locations throughout the city as well so phone (204) 925-2900 and I can make arrangements with you based on your area.
Etransfer donations can be sent to deonstroud@yahoo.ca 

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year!! Welcome 2021!

 


Happy New Year, everyone!
Sending you and yours wishes for a happy year filled
with health, prosperity, love and loads of fun!

Thank you for visiting ~
Hope to see you throughout 2021!

~ Margaret