Emerson Seniors Corner
By Cheryl Wiechern

Ed. Note: Cheryl is on a well deserved holiday this week.  Enjoy you cruise Cheryl

Emerson Festival Committee is hosting the Fall Supper on September 12.  The Sun Valley Food Truck will be on site with hotdogs and chips for sale.  Celebrations include a foam Party, demonstrations by Emerson Fire Department, bouncy houses and much more.  Come to the Emerson firehall at 104 Church Street. 

The Post Road Heritage Group is hosting Heritage Day at Fort Dufferin on Sunday September 15.  Bring your own lawn chair and join in the fun.

Fall is coming!  Gardenton Fall Supper is September 15.   Ridgeville Fall Supper is October 6 from 4:30-7:00, $20/plate.  Emerson Fall Supper will be October 27.

Join us for Cribbage on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the New Horizons Centre.

Emerson Pool is closed for the season.  Thank you for another good run!

Chiropractor at Healthy Living Centre in Dominion City.  Dr. Chris Kramp on alternating Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon,
Contact at: 204-998-3014 Website: www.krampchiropractic.com/dominion-city

Tammy's Massage Therapy - Back in September
Where: The Healthy Living Centre
For Appointments you can book 3 ways:
1)Online: tammyblanchette.com
2) By calling (204) - 712-0492
3) By contacting Donna or Danielle at The Healthy Living Centre 1-204-542-0689

Emerson Public Library is located at the Emerson Town Hall.  Their hours are: Monday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday - Closed.  Check their Facebook page for Sunday and evening hours.  Closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.  For more information, call the Town Hall and Emerson Public Library at 204-373-2002.

Darlene Klapka will continue to handle bookings for hall rental of New Horizons Centre, she can be reached at 204-373-2373.  Rental has been raised to $120 for nonmembers and $75 for members. 

At New Horizons Centre, Shuffleboard - On Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:00, men are welcome to come play cribbage, shuffleboard, play pool, or just gather for coffee.  $2 per person.

At New Horizons Centre, on Fridays, at 9:30, women are welcome to have a cup of coffee or tea and conversation.

Resources of Interest: If you are feeling isolated, lonely, and possibly anxious and/or depressed. Southern Health-Santé Sud has mental health resources available.   If you or someone you care about have concerns about mental health, call Mental Health Access at 888-310-4593. You can self-refer or be referred by a family member, family doctor or school counsellor on your behalf.  If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, call: 888-617-7715 or 877-435-7170 (Manitoba Suicide Line).  https://www.southernhealth.ca/en/finding-care/find-a-service/mental-health/. 

Fundraising activities for New Horizons Centre: Soup and Sandwich - September 12, has been cancelled

Get outside for a few minutes every day for some fresh air and sunshine.  Be kind to yourself and those who share your space.