This Lu’au is meant to be a joyful event to help shake those “Winter Blues”. We would like to help uplift spirits and reduce feelings of isolation with some fun activities and a performance by Prairie Aloha of the Ukulele Club of Winnipeg. There will be a themed lunch as well as a non-alcoholic themed drink for your enjoyment. Space is limited so book your spot before they are all gone. We look forward to seeing you all here.

This is your opportunity to show your support for your centre and community.
We will be having a live auction of “Experiences” hosted by Jon Ljungberg.
The funds raised through our auction will be essential in helping us continue to offer services such as health and fitness programs, social events, educational workshops, and outreach services that improve the quality of life for the older adults in the St. James Assiniboia area. Every donation received directly impacts our ability to serve our community members.
So, get your arm ready to raise your paddle and compete with your fellow attendees to win the bid and the prize!

The Centre will be accepting donations of all types baked goods and crafted items to be sold by the Centre to raise funds for programming at the craft sale. Kindly drop off your donations at the Centre on November 7 between 10 am and 2 pm.

Do you enjoy going out for lunch but are looking for a great group of people to go with? Well then, this group is for you! Once a month this group meets for lunch at a restaurant in the St. James area.

*The group meets at the restaurant at 11:30 a.m.
and a great time is had by all.
*Members are responsible to pay for their own lunch.

Tuesday, December 17th

LOCATION: Smitty’s – 1017 St. James St.

DATE: Tuesday, January 14

LOCATION: Yafa Café – 1785 Portage Ave. (Homestyle Palestinian Street dishes)

DATE: Tuesday, February 11

LOCATION: Stella’s Restaurant
2727 Portage Ave

DATE: Tuesday, March 11

LOCATION: George’s Burgers – 2255 Ness Ave.

Visit the centre over the month of December and vote for your favorite decorated office door. Then at our Pancake Breakfast on Friday, December 20, we will announce who received the most votes.

Over the past century, pancake breakfasts have become a symbol for hospitality and sense of community in Winnipeg which is what the St. James Assiniboia 55+ Centre is all about. The Centre will be hosting a free pancake breakfast for its members this year, but everyone is welcome. Non-members pay a minimal $3 fee. We will be serving pancakes with toppings and coffee and tea.

It’s April 15, 1900, Easter Sunday, and Paris is the center of the world’s attention as millions of visitors arrive for the opening of the International Exposition this weekend. Amongst them is an elite but diverse group of individuals staying at the Hotel Paradiso.

As they gather for dinner, however, the peace of the hotel is rocked by an explosion. Billy Bonka, the foremost chocolate manufacturer in America, is found dead in his room, having apparently been killed by an explosive Easter Egg. Suspicion falls on the people around the table. One – or more – of you is the murderer. Your task is to discover who that killer is.
Everyone is a suspect when murder is on the menu.

Do you think you have what it takes to figure out who did the deed? Then this is the event for you.

There will be a cash bar where you’ll be able to purchase wine, beer, and a themed cocktail.

Do you enjoy some exciting bowling action, great food, and a lively atmosphere? Well then, this group is for you! Starting February 5 this group will meet on the first Wednesday of the month for a fun afternoon of 5 pin bowling.

*Members are responsible to pay for their own lunch (if you decide to have lunch there) as well as paying for your bowling time ($6.50 plus GST).

*You MUST register to reserve a spot. There are 20 spaces available for this group.

Please join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon featuring a performance from Luminous String Quartet. Artistic Director and Juno nominee Karen Barg is a versatile violinist with over twenty years of professional experience. Luminous performs with passion and heart that add elegance to any event. They are very much looking forward to performing some special Holiday music for us.

ABOUT KAREN BARG

2023 Juno nominee Karen Barg has performed with a vast array of musicians including the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Indian City, Michael Bublé, Disturbed, Sarah Brightman, Il Divo, The Eagles, Anne Murray, Lee Aaron, Fred Penner and Juno nominee Don Amero. She has professional recording experience with numerous bands and artists including Indian City (for which the band was nominated for a Juno in 2023 for the album “Code Red”), Don Amero, and Lee Aaron. Karen studied solo violin performance at the University of Manitoba and McGill University. She has studied privately with Joanne Martin, Jack Glatzer, Lorand Fenyves, Gwen Hoebig, Madame Gho, and Guillaume Tardif. She has extensive Suzuki teacher training, held the position of Program Coordinator for Suzuki Music Winnipeg for five years, and enjoys teaching a full Suzuki violin studio. She enjoys any opportunity to ‘rock out’ on her electric 5-string violin with some of Canada’s classic iconic rock bands.

In addition to our musical talent, we will be bringing back the Cookie Walk. This portion of the luncheon was so popular last year that we sold out of cookies within just a few minutes of opening.

Register early as we have limited seating for this popular event, and you don’t want to miss out!

We are currently looking for people interested in taking on acting rolls in this event.
Please submit your interest by contacting us at 204-560-5181.