WI hosts arthritis talk by Rivers Institute guests
Twenty five people attended the Understanding Arthritis presentation hosted by Rivers Women's Institute with The Arthritis Society educators Bonnie Hopps and Joanne Healey. They explained osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, demonstrated gadgets and hip implants, and handed out materials. The group plans an annual meeting in November and regional seminars on October 24 at Oak River with speakers on coping with life changes.
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Arthritis Society
Rivers Women’s Institute
Bonnie Hopps
Joanne Healey
Bonnie
Joanne
Rivers WI
Ursula Reders
Rivers
Riverdale
Oak River
Karen Chrest
Merle Teetaert
Christa Veitch
Sherrill-Lee Hyra
Pioneer families of the early settlement era shaped Rivers area
Centuries of settlers from Britain such as Shanks Thompson Smith Treloar McFarlane Bailey Dyer and Wedderburn arrived by Assiniboine River route to Portage la Prairie then by ox carts. They lived in sod dugouts with dog skin bedding and furniture before Rivers became a town in 1913. In the 1880s residents sought timber near the national park as plains remained barren. Farm teams trekked to the area for seasons, some without drivers.
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Shanks
Thompson
Smith
Treloar
McFarlane
Baily
Dyer
Wedderburn
Britain
Assiniboine
Rivers
National Park Area
Computer basics course opens at Rivers Collegiate
Recreation reports a basic computer course starting Oct 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rivers Collegiate for beginners and those with some experience. Registration closes Oct 22 at 3 30 p.m. The program emphasizes plain language, learner participation, and help with access to a computer. walk it off sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays through Dec 6, 7 15 to 9 30 p.m., with pre-registration. A quilting workshop is set for Oct 27 at 9 a.m. Also note contact options for more information or registration.
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Rivers Collegiate
Recreation Office
Anl
Mymts.net
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Recreation Report
Oye
Business Directory
Way-Mor Agencis Ltd
Mance
Jeannie
Zedein
Pape
Lakeside Septic Service
Rovers
Bryan al
Ockie Novan
Ryt
Carl Partridge
Hiotmal
Cata We Cfo
SESIP
Jack Cram
Heather Fastylist
Melissa Roberds
Tay
Second Avenue
Rivers Home Hardware
Main St
Rex Rent
Wayne Campbell
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