Conference highlights for coordinators and seniors services
A Brandon conference for coordinators and resource councils featured keynote speaker James Downey on seniors. Jerry Lopkowski discussed GST impacts on volunteer treasurers, with calls for better guidance. Speeches emphasized constitution updates, volunteer appreciation, and community programs, plus notes on events at the West-Man lodge and ride-sharing asks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
James Downey
Jerry Lopkowski
Meyers Norris and
Penny Co
Jerry
Dorothy Hill
Manitoba
Jake Braun
Senior Services
Banner County
Russell
Jake
Ralph Shorey
Boissevain
Baptism service held at Miniota United Church
A baptism occurred at Miniota United Church on Sunday November 4 with Rev. Michael Wilson presiding. Children Braydon John Bohrn Jolene Lynn Hodgins Teagan Leanne Joseph were baptized. A reception followed at Wynona Community Centre. Donna Grace Gardham joined from Leaf Rapids United Church. Dean Bryant received a 500 dollar Manitoba Telephone System scholarship. he studies at Assiniboine College in Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miniota United Church
Michael Wilson
Braydon John
Kim and
Stan Bohrn
Jolene Lynn
Barbara Lynn
John Hodgins
Teagan Leanne
Jana
Terry Joseph
Wynona
Donna Grace Gardham
United Church
Leaf Rapids
Minsota
A.C.W. Bazaar
Noreen Oliver
Linda Mitchell
Dean Bryant
Stan
Bonnie Bryant
Manitoba Telephone System
Assiniboine College
Brandon
Miniota Curling Centre Hosts Busy Bonspiel Weekends
Miniota Community Centre Curling Arena remains active with a packed bonspiel schedule and weekly leagues. Ken Hunkin oversees ice care as events run November 30 to December 2 senior mixed, January 10-13 ladies, January 20-27 mixed with a supper and dance on January 25, plus districts playdowns January 4-6. Regular weekly play includes Monday mixed draws at 7 and 9 pm, Tuesday ladies with eight rinks, Wednesday mixed at 7:30, Thursday afternoon four rinks, and Thursday men with nine rinks at 7 and 9. Spare requests welcome by phone. School children will also use ice one afternoon weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swenson
West-Man
Hamiota
Birtle
Virden
Brandon
Ken Hunkin
Miniota
Miniota Community Center
Pat Dales
Doug Armitage
Clare Clark
Bob McKenzie
Doug Heise
Barry Doole
Gordie Allison
Len Leland
Sandra Armitage
Bonnie Bryant
Mary Hurlin
Lil Horner
Jean McKean
Noreen Oliver
Doreen Clark
Ann Hodges
Ray Moorhead
Brad Thompson
David Hanlin
Harry Hodges
Don Armitage
Mark Morton
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M.M.S.S. News
Whyte
Craig Whyte
Kenton
Rae Armitage
Verna Reynolds
Enda Reynolds
Arrow River
Shirley Richardson
Winnipeg
Dorothy Forsyth
Ray Rush
Wes
Norma Shurwell
Arizona
Miniota Community
Goatata
Man
Strathclair Theatre Committee
Sandy Serle
Strathclair Bend
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