September 2018 The Whitemouth River Recreation Commission's Monthly Newslette r Special Edition: Fall Recreation Guide News from the WRRC Hello September, The leaves on the trees are changing colour and just like that, our recreation programs are changing too! Fall is a busy but very exciting time in the recreation world! This is the time for many program registrations, new programs ideas and exciting announcements ! One announcement that the WRRC is very excited about is the return of the Whitemouth 4-H Club! Check out our website, under the 4-H Tab for program details and information. Registrations will be due on September 21, 2018. Secondly, in this newsletter, you will find our Fall 2018 Program Guide! Download the file to see what's new and coming to the area this fall. R egistration for all the listed programs will take place on September 11, 2018, at the Whitemouth School. Online registrations will be available starting September 12, 2018. Enjoy the fall weather! Courtney Recreation Director for the WRRC Fall 2018 Recreation Guide Fall Rec Guide 2018 Final Copy.pdf Download File Contact the WRRC for any questions or details on any of our programs. Community Events Elma's Farmers Market Fridays Time: 3:30-7:00 pm Every Friday (June 8-Sept. 21) Location: Beside the old pool hall (the corner of First Street) $10.00 for space rental Contact Randa at (204) 289-9818. 6th Annual Harvest Party September 8, 2018 Serving up one of the best - home made, locally harvested meals, the Seven Sister Falls Community Centre will be hosting their annual Harvest Party on September 8, 3018. Event includes tasty meal, local - live entertainment, harvest party games, contests & activities. Location: Seven Sister Falls Community Centre. Time: Festivities begin at 3:00 pm / More details to come 41st Annual Heritage Day September 9, 2018 Fit Kids Health Kids / Wellness Displays at Heritage Day Check out our kids fun zone at the Whitemouth Museum's Heritage Day event! Fun games - with balloons, noddles and bean bags - introduce kids to the fundamentals of movement - running, jumping, throwing. Something for everyone - adults will have fun participating with the kids or checking out our display information. Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks will also be available. For more information on the Fit Kids activities and/or wellness displays, please call Marilyn Sitar at 204-348-7191 ext 4240. For more information on the Heritage Day event, please contact Donna Henderson at 204-348-2675. Hope to see you there! Walk and Wiener Roast September 25, 2018 Join the WRRC and Two Rivers Senior Resource Council for a walk and wiener roast! Location: Whitemouth Falls Provincial Park Walk starts at 10:30 am You are also welcome to bring your camera as we will be doing a scavenger hunt throughout the park. Contact Darlene to RSVP or for questions at (204) 348-4610 Cost: $5.00 per person Please note that a park pass is required for parking. Elma Community Club Elma community club is selling Grey Cup Pool tickets. Available at the Elma Country Store or through club volunteers. Whitemouth Library Health and Wellness Information from the Interlake-Eastern Regional health Authority Get Better Together - FREE FREE six week program will be offered this fall. Get Better Together is for anyone living with a chronic disease or ongoing health concern who would like to take better control of their health. This program is a licensed version of the highly successful Chronic Disease Self-Management Program at Stanford University Patient Education Centre. Studies show that participants report better overall health status lasting well beyond the program! Dates: Sept. 25 th , Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 th . Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Location: Meeting room in the Whitemouth Health Centre To register: Call 1-877-979-WELL (9355) Or email
[email protected] Contact Marilyn Sitar, Community Wellness Facilitator (Interlake-Eastern RHA) at 204-348-7191 ext. 4240, or by email:
[email protected] Eat Well for Life Bingo! - FREE Canada Food Guide's current recommendations for adults over 50 years old will be covered in a short presentation, followed by you guessed it, a Bingo Game! Learn about the Canada Food Guide, get one line any way, (and of course, eat well for life), and you too are a winner! BINGO! Thursday, Sept. 20 th , 1:00 p.m. Happy Hours Seniors Club (Whitemouth Community Hall) Presented by: Community Wellness staff (IERHA) Have a local event you'd like to include on our next newsletter? Email us at the link below and we will do our best to include your event in our next newsletter. All event listings due on the last Monday of each month. Email the WRRC STAY CONNECTED
