UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri., Apr. 10/Steinbach 7 p.m. – Manitoba Theatre for Young People production of Tad and Birdy, at Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate. This family show is free to attend. Recommended for ages 5-12. Advance registration required. For tickets, visit SteinbachArts.ca or call 204-346-1077.
Fri., Apr. 10/Steinbach 6 p.m. – Steinbach Arts Council exhibit opening ceremony featuring “Sisters” by Manitoba artist Cynthia Hiebert, in the Hall Gallery, 304 Second St. Exhibit features a series of quilted portraits and forms by assembling small pieces of fabric as individual elements within a larger composition. Exhibit runs until May 15. Toonie admission encouraged.
Sat., Apr. 11/Steinbach 7 p.m. – From Night to Light, a multi-sensory solo piano concert in a homecoming performance of internationally acclaimed pianist Valerie Dueck, at Grace Mennonite Church, 430 Third St. Tickets: regular admission $25, students $12.50, available at SteinbachArts.ca, call 204-346-1077 or visit Steinbach Arts Council office at 304 Second St.
Sat., Apr. 11/Vita 5 p.m. –Vita Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church Easter Basket Blessing, at Vita Hall. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Other opportunities: Apr. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Tolstoi Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Apr. 11 at 7:45 p.m. at Dufrost Ukrainian Orthodox Church; Apr. 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Sirko Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Divine Liturgy followed by blessing of baskets.
Tues., Apr. 14/Steinbach 7 p.m. – Steinbach Arts Council’s Backyard Theatre Company production of Uncoordinated Battles, at SRSS Theatre, 190 McKenzie Ave. High-energy action comedy combining big laughs, interesting characters and an important message about teamwork. Written and directed by Jeremy Plett; production direction by Akecia Peters. Tickets are $10. Call 204-346-1077 or visit the Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre, 304 Second St.
Sat., Apr. 18/Mitchell 6 p.m. – The Rage In The Cage Tour, at Mitchell Arena, 138 Ash St. VIP doors open 6 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., bell time 7 p.m. Bring your friends. Tickets: VIP first access $21 ($26 at door), general admission $16 advance, $21 at door. Advance tickets at Mitchell Express Foods, Rona La Broquerie Lumber. Online tickets cwetickets.com.
Sat. & Sun., Apr. 18 & 19/Winnipeg Winnipeg Model Railroad Club Train Show & Open House, at the Tank Room, Charleswood Royal Canadian Legion, 6003 Roblin Blvd; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Operating model trains, demonstrations, model and photo contests, chance to win a Thomas the Tank engine train set. Admission by donation. Proceeds support St Amant Foundation. Parking east side of the Legion. Hotdogs, snacks, refreshments available.
Sat., Apr. 25/Prawda 6 p.m. – Prawda Country Dance for Reynolds Food Bank, at Reynolds Community Club. Old fashioned country music dance to support the local food bank. Enjoy live music, square dancing, good food and drinks. Family friendly. Admission at the door: $20 adults, $5 kids.
Sat., May 9/Steinbach 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – South East Artists Show and Sale, at Clearspring Mall. Come and see artists at work and have the opportunity to purchase original art pieces.
LORETTE CLUB LES BLES D’OR: at 1254 Dawson Rd, Lorette, Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., for seniors or persons with special needs to participate in activities with others under the assistance of qualified personnel. Contact Maureen LeDressay, program coordinator, at 204-878-2682 on those days. A home care assessment will be completed by the case coordinator from the Steinbach Service to Seniors board. Once recommended, program coordinator will contact you for transport arrangements. User fee (determined by the Government of Manitoba).
KIDS CAN COPE SUPPORT GROUP: For children and teenagers who have a parent or family member living with cancer. Group starts Sept. 15 in Steinbach. Contact Jen Reimer at Steinbach Cancer Care to register at 204-346-5160.
ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH EASTMAN: Meets the second and fourth Wednesday at noon at Mennonite Heritage Village. For information contact Cornie at 204-326-3155.
SOUTHEAST ARTISTS GROUP: Come paint with the Southeast Artists Group every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Steinbach Arts Council from Sept. 3 to the end of May 2025. Cost is $60 plus membership to the Steinbach Arts Council. Anyone can join. We sketch, do acrylic, oils, watercolours, pastels, etc. We share ideas in an informal setting. For more info, please contact Ginette at gperroncreations@gmail.com.
AL-ANON: Monday 7:30 p.m. Steinbach Cultural Arts Centre (back door, downstairs). For information call Marlene 204-326-1172 or email steinbachafg@gmail.com.
CLUB JOVIAL: Located at 157 Central Avenue in Ste Anne, is available for all seniors 50 years of age and older on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1-5 p.m. for billiards and cards. Coffee and refreshments served. Call 204-422-8766 for more information.
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP: Last Tuesday every month, except for July and August, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate. Information: Greg Schipper 204-326-9614.
ARE YOU EXPECTING?: Or do you have a baby? Are you a parent or caregiver? Steinbach Family Resource Centre offers a wide variety of programs to support your family. Free prenatal and postnatal classes can be registered for at family@steinbachfrc.ca. We are open for in-person support Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call 204-346-0413 with any questions.
REAL WOMEN/REAL LIFE SUPPORT GROUPS: Addictions? Depression? Post abortive? Loss? Stress? Other? Women only support groups are available weekly, year round. Free. Confidential. Life changing; 12-step Life Recovery Bible provided. For locations and more info call Shon McLaren (Clear Springs Counselling) 1-204-955-4296.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION STEINBACH BRANCH: Meetings are held quarterly at 13A & B, 90 Brandt St. For dates and times, go to steinbachlegion.ca or call 204-384-1312. The Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Email steinbach190rcl@outlook.com.
CHRONIC DISEASE EDUCATION TEAM (CDET): Education for individuals and families who are living with diabetes and/or heart health issues. Please call 204-320-2475 for more information on how to meet with a nurse and/or a dietitian.
FREE WEEKLY WORKSHOP: for clients who are employed or seeking employment. Tuesdays – Numeracy/Reading/Document Use/Writing 4:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays – Digital Technology 4:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays – Online Digital Technology 5-8 p.m. Also available is an Essential Skills Assessment – by appointment. Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST) Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate – North Hut in Steinbach. Register by calling 204-326-2123 or email west.steinbach@wem.mb.ca
LORETTE AL-ANON 12 STEP RECOVERY GROUP: Meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Call 204-797-4773 for information.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: Twice a month, 2-7 p.m., Evangelical Mennonite Church, 422 Main St. For information call 1-888-236-6283.
STE ANNE LIONS CLUB: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ste Anne English School in the library. Call Pat 204-422-8259 for more information.
JAM SESSION: Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Vita Seniors Centre. Bring an instrument or just come to sing, dance or sit back and listen to an evening of music.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Wednesday mornings: Steinbach – Evangelical Fellowship Church (north entrance), 200 Woodhaven Ave. Info: Margaret Funk 204-371-5584 or Emily Thiessen 204-326-3070; New Horizons Senior Centre (Grunthal) 8:15 a.m. Leader Dorothy Funk 204-326-3887 or weight recorder Martha Reimer 204-434-6803.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Auto City AA Group in Steinbach, 304 2nd St, back door downstairs of Cultural Arts Centre, on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m., and women only meeting Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Contact Francis at 204-381-9558; Rat River AA Group in St-Pierre-Jolys, at the Sugar Shack (next door to St Pierre Museum), 432 Joubert St, on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. – contact Cindy at 204-712-5808; Niverville Big Book Group, at Niverville Community Fellowship Church, 85 2nd St South, on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. – contact Bob at 204-388-4360; Ste Anne Recovery Group, at Ste Anne Catholic Church (side door from parking lot), 162 Central Ave, on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. – contact Mel at 204-371-1240; Manitoba Central Office in Winnipeg, 1-204-942-0126 or toll free 1-877-942-0126.
CARILLON TOASTMASTERS: Meetings are open to adults who want to improve their leadership and communication skills; it also helps you improve your confidence as a speaker. Our meetings are held on Thursday evenings at the Jake Epp Library at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome without advance notice. Phone 204-346-1358 for more info.
ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA: Education, treatment programs, ongoing support for people dealing with panic, anxiety attacks, social anxiety, excessive worrying, phobias and stress. For information call 204-345-8511 or <ahref=”http://www.adam.n.e.man@mts.net”>www.adam.n.e.man@mts.net.
ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA SUPPORT GROUP: The second Tuesday each month at 10 a.m. for spouses of people living with dementia, at the Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate in Steinbach. Call Meg Pfeifer-Brandt at 204-326-5771 for more info or email alzse@alzheimer.mb.ca.
DIABETES & HEART HEALTH EDUCATION SESSIONS: This support group has been expanded to include information on heart health and diabetes. Meet third Tuesday every month, Whitemouth Health Centre, 10-11:30 a.m. NEHA nurse and dietician will answer questions. For information call Kelly at 204-345-1239. Family members welcome.
THREADS OF TIME QUILTERS GUILD: Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate. Contact Val Kasper 204-326-3380.