Southeast Journal

Emerson Seniors Corner

By Cheryl Wiechern

Now it does feel like Christmas now. We have had snow! I was recently diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, so I am dealing with the cold and how it affects my breathing. I can see many days spent indoors this winter!

Monday, November 25, 2024, there were 3 tables. Men's high: Lou Beaudry - 817, Men's Low: Dick Remus - 660, Women's High: Deb Sawka - 827, Women's Low: Cheryl Wiechern - 720. Join us for Cribbage on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. at the New Horizons Centre.

Supper and St. Mary's Greenhouse Tour on December 10, 2024. Pick-up in Emerson at 3:30, Dominion City at 4:00. $5 for bus ride. Limited spots, please register with Danielle at 1-204-542-0689.

Wrestling from November 6- March 26 at Emerson School

Ages 7 up, Cost: $65/person

Aging With Strength at Dominion City: Healthy Living Centre- 12:30 p-1:30 p

Runs 8 weeks - Starts Wednesday's beginning Oct 9- November 27

Instructed by: Jenaya Hofer of Power Up Performance

Cost: Free !! bring a friend and *Please bring a mat and a water bottle*

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 at The Healthy Living Centre- All Tuesdays in October/November

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

Footcare At The Healthy Living Centre - A licensed footcare nurse will now be here monthly at the healthy living centre if you would like to book an appointment please call Donna or Danielle at 1-204-542-0689

Emerson Yoga from September 26- November 28

Instructor: Stephanie Wiebe

5:30-6:30p

*Limited spots - register online* appuniversusrec.com/emersonfranklinpub/index.asp

Emerson Karate from September 9-June-16

Monday's from 7:15-8:15pm at Emerson School, Emerson

$175.00 Single, $250.00 multiple family members

*Register online* appuniversusrec.com/emersonfranklinpub/index.asp

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/.

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