May 2012 Community Events

All City of Steinbach buildings, including the Aquatic Centre, will be closed for Victoria Day.
Location: Steinbach

Fitness classes for adults of all ages. Monday's and Thursday's from 9:30am-10:30am. Instructor Christel Flaming. Payment options (22 classes) are $66 for members, $70 for non members or $4 walk-in. For more information call 320-4600.
Location: Steinbach 55 Plus, 10 Chrysler Gate

Tractor show, tractor games and parade, pioneer demonstrations, kids parade, kids activity tent, ploughing with steamer (weather permitting), wagon rides, petting zoo, pony rides, entertainment under the tent (The Rock Ridge Pickers), lots of good food.
Poster: Download
Location: Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach

The Steinbach Rotary Club meets every Monday at 12pm noon. For more information about the Steinbach Rotary Club, contact Cornie at 326-3155.
Location: Smitty's Family Restaurant, 145 Park Road West, Steinbach

A powerful class that runs two days a week for seven weeks. Classes are Monday and Thursday and instructed by Christel Flaming. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

This is a weekly event to raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30pm Early Birds at 7pm Followed by Regular Bingo. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. For more information, contact Doreen Pchajek at 204-422-5243 or email doreen@spmf.ca.
Location: Seine River Banquet Centre 80 Arena Rd in Ste. Anne

Everyone is welcome to attend "Weigh To Go", a weight loss support group that meets each Monday at 6:15pm until the end of June.
Location: Health Corner in St-Pierre-Jolys

Sculpt and Tone instructed by Christel Flaming. Class runs Tuesday and Wednesday for seven weeks. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register at 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

Breakfast every Tuesday morning, 7:30am to 9am except the last Tuesday of the month a social is held instead. the social includes lunch entertainment and socializing. Lunch starts at 12:00 noon. For information, call 204-326-6944.
Location: Mitchell and Area Seniors Center, Mitchell MB

Individual support and support groups for persons experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, bi-polar disorder and other mental health/emotional concerns. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm. For more information, contact Judy Dunn at 204-444-5228.
Location: Health Corner, DeSalaberry Hospital, St-Pierre-Jolys

Sculpt and Tone instructed by Christel Flaming. Class runs Tuesday and Wednesday for seven weeks. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register at 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

The Steinbach and Area Lions Club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. For more information about the Steinbach and Area Lions Club, call 326-2313.
Location: Magnolia Restaurant, Steinbach

All are welcome to participate in the Steinbach AA 12 Step Recovery Group. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7pm. Ring the doorbell at the front door.
Location: Steinbach United Church, 541 Main Street

Playgroup for parent/caregivers and children ages 0-5. A relaxed time of playing, stories, songs and snacks. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Irene Ascough at 204-377-5013 for more information.
Location: Kleefeld Rec Centre

Fitness classes for adults of all ages. Monday's and Thursday's from 9:30am-10:30am. Instructor Christel Flaming. Payment options (22 classes) are $66 for members, $70 for non members or $4 walk-in. For more information call 320-4600.
Location: Steinbach 55 Plus, 10 Chrysler Gate

Steinbach: Do you enjoy great food and great people? Come and join the monthly MS lunch group which meets over the noon hour on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Village Green Restaurant. For more information, contact Nadine Konyk, Rural Client Services Coordinator at 204-326-1434 or email nadine.konyk@mssociety.ca.
Location: Village Green Restaurant, Steinbach

A powerful class that runs two days a week for seven weeks. Classes are Monday and Thursday and instructed by Christel Flaming. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

The South Eastman Transition Initiative forum this month features a presentation, "Eat Wild Edibles," by Laura Reeves, a wild food affectionado and botonist.
Poster: Download
Location: Martha P. Rempel Centre, 429 Main Street, Steinbach

Music (Michelle Sawatzky, Kiko Altre, Teagan Buchanan, Dave Williams) and dance (RICE CRU, Tori Rempel, Holly Anderson) performances from SRSS students and alumni as a benefit to raise money for the Manitoba to Ecuador project. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for junior and senior high students and free for children aged 12 or younger.
Location: SRSS Theatre, Steinbach

Meetings are open to adults who want to improve their leadership and communication skills. Meetings are entertaining and supportive with a variety of speaking opportunities. Anyone joining in September 2011 will receive a free New Member Kit that contains the program manuals. Meetings are held on Thursday evenings, guests are welcome without advance notice.
Location: Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale Street, Steinbach

A Bud, Spud, Steak or Chicken Kiev Fundraiser for Bibliotheque Ste. Anne Library will be held on Friday May 25 from 4-7pm, following with live entertainment from "Biivver Band" orchestra. Tickets are available from the Library at 16, rue de l'Eglise in Ste. Anne, at the Petro-Can Amber Auto in Ste. Anne, Dawson Trail Cafe on Central Avenue or by calling Deanna at 422-5116, or Melissa at 422-8976. Cost is $20 per ticket.
Location: Seine River Banquet Centre on Arena Road, Ste. Anne

Live Band By Request. Lunch served at 10 p.m. Tickets available in advance at Steinbach 55 Plus 10 Chrysler Gate Steinbach. $8 member $10 non member $12 at the door for all. All ages welcome. Call 204-320-4600 for details.
Location: Steinbach 55 Plus 10 Chrysler Gate Steinbach

Have stuff to sell? The Blumenort Mall is hosting a fundraiser on May 26th that will include a flea market! Details: $10 to book a space, Sign up at Portokalos Restaurant in the Blumenort Mall (20 Centre Ave), Set up will be 7-9 am on May 26th, Flea Market will run 9am-4pm. You must provide your own tables/chairs/display racks as needed. There will be a BBQ on site with proceeds going to benefit the Eagle Lake Bible Camp. Space is Limited - Book Today! For details, call 326-4112.
Location: 20 Centre Avenue, Blumenort

Lots of home baked goods and vendors for a one stop shop and lots of business opportunities too!
Location: Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach

Bring in your pennies to the Bigway in Niverville. All donations will go to support scholarships and bursaries. A prize will be awarded for the heaviest individual weigh-in and the heaviest overall weigh-in. Contact Melissa at 433-7488 ext 254 for more info.
Location: Bigway in Niverville

The City of Steinbach will have compost depots set up on Saturdays throughout the summer season at both the Woodlawn School yard and the Steinbach Junior High School by the track. Bring your leaves, grass clippings and other garden cuttings to these depots and help us create the best quality compost for our community! This material will be composted at the Steinbach Landfill and used in the city's parks and gardens. The finished compost will also be made available to the public at no charge!
Location: Woodlawn School (411 Henry St.), Steinbach Junior High School (77 Lumber Ave.)

Bring all your unwanted documents and personal papers to be shred right before your eyes in the mobile shredding truck supplied by Shred-it. There is no cost for this community service. Contact Robert Bateman or Cheryl Main at Valeant by phone at 326-9000 or via email at robert.bateman@valeant.com or cheryl.main@valeant.com.
Location: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 100 LifeSciences Parkway, Steinbach

The Loewen Green Art Scene is open! Come see artists working and local artwork (to view or purchase). Hours of operation: Mon-Fri: 11:30am-1:30pm, Sat: 11:00am-4:00pm. No admission fee. Runs till September. Call 346-1077 for details - artists, this is free studio space for your use!
Location: Corner of Elmdale Drive and Reimer Avenue, Steinbach

Fitness classes for adults of all ages. Monday's and Thursday's from 9:30am-10:30am. Instructor Christel Flaming. Payment options (22 classes) are $66 for members, $70 for non members or $4 walk-in. For more information call 320-4600.
Location: Steinbach 55 Plus, 10 Chrysler Gate

The Steinbach Rotary Club meets every Monday at 12pm noon. For more information about the Steinbach Rotary Club, contact Cornie at 326-3155.
Location: Smitty's Family Restaurant, 145 Park Road West, Steinbach

The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that they will be hosting a dynamic 3 hour workshop presention by Roy Prevost, entitled "Prospering in a Big Box Retail World". To register for this fantastic event, or for more information, contact the Chamber Office at 204-326-9566.
Poster: Download
Location: Mennonite Heritage Village, Steinbach

A powerful class that runs two days a week for seven weeks. Classes are Monday and Thursday and instructed by Christel Flaming. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

This is a weekly event to raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children Under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30pm Early Birds at 7pm Followed by Regular Bingo. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. For more information, contact Doreen Pchajek at 204-422-5243 or email doreen@spmf.ca.
Location: Seine River Banquet Centre 80 Arena Rd in Ste. Anne

Everyone is welcome to attend "Weigh To Go", a weight loss support group that meets each Monday at 6:15pm until the end of June.
Location: Health Corner in St-Pierre-Jolys

This is a great opportunity to network with care-providers of children with special needs. This season we will focus on caregiver health and wellness. Come join us for the free instruction to relaxation and gentle exercise through Pilates with instructor, Kim Koop. The group is open to families supporting individuals living with disabilities. You are welcome to invite your respite worker or extended family members who share the responsibility in support to you and the individual you support. Refreshments available.
Location: 32057 Greenland Road, Ste. Anne

Breakfast every Tuesday morning, 7:30am to 9am except the last Tuesday of the month a social is held instead. the social includes lunch entertainment and socializing. Lunch starts at 12:00 noon. For information, call 204-326-6944.
Location: Mitchell and Area Seniors Center, Mitchell MB

Children born between July 1 2008 and December 31 2008, together with their parents are invited to Stars of the Future clinic. During the one hour appointment you and your child will spend time with a public health nurse, a speech language pathologist, an occupational therapist and a physiotherapist. This is also a time for you to ask questions or adress concerns you may have about your child’s growth and development. Stars of the Future is offered free to families living in South east Manitoba. To book an appointment call Kim at 1-204-346-7069. Clinic runs from May 29-31.
Location: Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, 360 McKenzie Ave., Steinbach

The 2012 Out of the Blue campaign is wrapping up with a grand finale! You are invited to join us for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and laughter. Four $500 cash prizes and other awards will be presented for the spectacular Blue Awarenss Activities that have been taking place across the region. With comedy and passion Big Daddy Tazz will challenge us to stamp out the stigma surrounding mental illness. An evening you won't want to miss. Limited space - call early for tickets. 346-6691 Tickets $40.
Poster: Download
Location: Niverville Heritage Center

All are welcome to participate in the Steinbach AA 12 Step Recovery Group. Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 7pm. Ring the doorbell at the front door.
Location: Steinbach United Church, 541 Main Street

Fitness classes for adults of all ages. Monday's and Thursday's from 9:30am-10:30am. Instructor Christel Flaming. Payment options (22 classes) are $66 for members, $70 for non members or $4 walk-in. For more information call 320-4600.
Location: Steinbach 55 Plus, 10 Chrysler Gate

It takes many blood donors to save a life. Did you know that a leukemia patient may depend on 8 blood donors weekly for their treatments... or that up to 50 blood donors may be needed to treat a single serious car accident patient? Canadian Blood Services is asking St. Pierre, St. Malo, Otterburne and area residents to rally together to save lives. You can help! Call now 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283).
Location: St. Pierre Recreation Centre

A powerful class that runs two days a week for seven weeks. Classes are Monday and Thursday and instructed by Christel Flaming. Call Steinbach Arts Council to register 346-1077.
Location: Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second Street

Meetings are open to adults who want to improve their leadership and communication skills. Meetings are entertaining and supportive with a variety of speaking opportunities. Anyone joining in September 2011 will receive a free New Member Kit that contains the program manuals. Meetings are held on Thursday evenings, guests are welcome without advance notice.
Location: Jake Epp Library, 255 Elmdale Street, Steinbach