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Thin Air
The Thin Air 2009 Winnipeg International Writers Festival runs from September 20 to 27 and brings more than 50 great writers to the city for readings and performances. Come see best-selling poet Christian Bök and Giller Prize winner Bonnie Burnard, to name just a few. For more information check out our website at www.thinairwinnipeg.ca or call (204) 927-7323.

Raising a TON of cothing
Peppertree Fashions’ initiative to collect donated clothing for Pregnancy and Family Support Services (PFSS) has been a huge success. The boutique managed to collect over 2,000 pounds of clothes thanks to generous donors. The clothes are sold at a low-cost at PFSS’s thrift shop on Spence Street in an effort to provide its clients access to affordable clothing for themselves and their families. PFSS is an outreach centre for pregnant women in the community who are seeking guidance, support and resources.

New faces
• Dr. Linda Schwartz has recently taken the position of Head of Balmoral Hall School for Girls. Previous to this appointment, Dr. Schwartz was dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, B.C.

• Dr. Bruce McFarlane welcomes two new members to his practice. Dr. Sercan Akyalcin, a graduate of Ege University in Izmir, Turkey with a Degree in Dentistry, a Masters in Orthodontics, and a PhD in Orthodontics, is a Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Manitoba. Call 947-1825 for appointments. Newcomer Gillian Storsley has been providing physiotherapy services in the office since last fall. Although she provides all physiotherapy services, her areas of special interest are women’s health and temperomandibular disorders (TMD). 488-8881.

• United Way of Winnipeg welcomes Laura Kwiatkowski, general manager for Rogers Communications Midwest, as chair of the United Way's 2010 Golf Tournament Committee. United Way of Winnipeg looks forward to another successful tournament under Ms. Kwiatkowski’s proven leadership.

Enterprising season
Autumn is a busy time at the Women’s Enterprise Centre of Manitoba with many seminars and workshops being offered, including new sessions on customer service, advertising for small business, public relations and more. Visit www.wecm.ca for details.

New in store
• Curtis Carpets now has a new product available that makes installing wood flooring on stairways a much easier process than when using traditional flooring. Readystep, manufactured in Winnipeg by Wood Products Unlimited, is available is up to 16 different finishes and various types of woods. It easily installs and will transform your staircase with beautifully crafted wood. There are many options for how to make Readystep work for your tired, carpeted staircase, so stop in at Curtis Carpets to find out more.

• Frownies are coming to Winnipeg. The non-surgical product which boasts wrinkle-reducing results has been around for about 100 years and is said to be a Hollywood beauty secret, used by celebrities such as Rene Russo. The product is finally being distributed in Canada. In Winnipeg it will be available from the Gallery Boutique and Salon at 3224 Roblin Boulevard. The product swears by its simple method of wearing facial patches at night (different shapes for different areas) to help retrain facial muscles and eliminate the appearance of wrinkles. Check out the Frownies video ad here.

Shop talk
• New to the Exchange at 246 McDermot, Lucy celebrates fashion at reasonable price points. For shoppers who like to stretch their dollar, Lucy offers great fashion for winter, including coats, at price points under $100. Tulle from Los Angeles, Only and the always popular Vero Moda are some of the popular lines at Lucy. Lucy is named after a 3.4 million year old female skeleton discovered in Africa, and represents the first bipedal female and a link to our past.

• Bella Moda Home Furnishings is a new store in Winnipeg offering mid-to-high end furniture and decor accents. The store, located at 645 Century Street, is owned by Maribeth Marana and Ken Burke. Burke and Marana were formerly employed by Penthouse Fine Home Furnishings, and Marana took advantage of expertise held by many former Penthouse staff. With those people by their side, Burke and Marana ventured to open Bella Moda, which focuses heavily on premium customer service. www.bellamodahome.com

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Rod Stewart Tickets!
You could win two tickets to see Rod Stewart at the MTS Centre on August 17, 2009.

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Congratulations to last issue’s winner:

Val Hastings won a fabulous package from the Merle Norman boutique on St. James St, including a facial, makeover and $200 gift certificate!

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Beauty for the love of it
Local beauty artist, and owner of the new Lash Love salon at 575 Academy Rd, Angela Ruiz has created DreamNail, a patent pending alternative to gel and acrylic nails, which promise no filling, drilling, fumes or damage. Ruiz also offers LashLove eyelash extensions that are applied individually to your lashes resulting in a bright-eyed, glamorous look without mascara. For more info, call 952-8696.

On May 28th, Gail Asper was the youngest Canadian and first Manitoban to receive the Canadian Urban Institute’s Jane Jacobs lifetime achievement award for extraordinary contribution to her community over many years. Congratulations Gail!

Happy anniversary
Tiber River Naturals is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its Academy Road location. Opening this July is a new location at 3-1650 Kenaston Blvd that promises to offer more of our favourite deliciously-scented natural beauty products and spa services.

Blooming in fashion
Peppertree Fashions’ Blooming in Fashion gala dinner and fashion show has been moved to June 25 at the Holiday Inn Airport West. For tickets or information, call 837-2435. Proceeds in support of Golden West Centennial Lodge’s Project Sunshine.

Mark your calendars
The third annual Fall For Fashion show and luncheon in support of Community Living Winnipeg programs will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at the Fort Garry Hotel. Danali His and Her Urban Wear present the fashions again this year. For tickets or more info, call 786-1414 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Beautiful things
For more than 35 years, Things Antiques and Gifts consignment shop has been offering Winnipeggers affordable, one-of-a-kind treasures. Among the unique items, you’ll find fabulous vintage jewellery, beautiful antiques and coveted collectibles. Shopping here not only is good for your decor but the community, too, as the volunteer-run shop’s proceeds go to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

Women Business Owners of Manitoba
On May 21, Cindy Kinkead, Owner of the Eriksdale Inn, won the Overall Excellence award at this year’s Manitoba Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award gala, hosted by Women Business Owners of Manitoba. Nominations for the 2010 awards are accepted at www.wbom.ca.

Keeping abreast
On May 6, Keeping Abreast raised $165,000 in support of breast cancer reconstruction surgery research and education at the annual Keeping Abreast Main Event held at The Old Spaghetti Factory.

Watch the video below as Winnipeg Women Magazine publisher Glenn Tinley interviews Keeping Abreast founder Jackie Stephen.

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Eye on the Arts
Studio Publications and Total Print and Communications are proud to support CNIB’s 10th Annual Eye on the Arts Benefit Auction on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Enjoy a premier evening of beautiful art, live auctioneering, dinner and music. Tickets are $50. Preview: 5 p.m., dinner: 6 p.m., live auction: 7 p.m. Event proceeds support CNIB programs and services for Manitobans living with vision loss. For tickets, to preview art, or for more information about the auction, visit www.cnib.ca/eyeonthearts or call CNIB at 774-5421.

Honouring Local Humanitarians
The Manitoba Museum’s 5th Annual Tribute Dinner is taking place on May 14. The dinner, one of the museum’s largest fundraising events, pays tribute to accomplished, local philanthropists. This year’s sold-out event will honour Winnipeg humanitarians, and mother and daughter duo, Babs and Gail Asper.

Spring Shows
Peppertree Fashions’ 10th annual Bouquet of Fashions show is on April 14 at 7 p.m. The show will feature colourful spring looks with prizes, draws and a special gift for all who attend. Call 837-2435 for more info. Other Peppertree fashion shows of note: Spring Sensations at the Grant Memorial Baptist Church, April 23, 7 p.m. Call 989-6740 for more info. Celebrate Spring at Shrine House on Wilkes Ave. Call 772-9091 for info. 

Women’s Enterprise Centre News
The Women’s Enterprise Centre has a new workshop series for women looking to learn how to develop a business plan. The seven-part workshop tackles the topic of writing each section of a business plan and will be running in March and April. You can pre-register and the cost is only $20 a session. Find out more about the whole run of spring workshops and seminars offered by the centre at www.wecm.ca.

Closet Case
Jack Kovnats, former manager of California Closet, is pleased to announce his new showroom, Closet Works, located at 1079 Wellington Ave. All previous warranties will be honoured. Call 488-9632 for more information.
 

Fairy Grad-Mother
Buttercup Beauty Bar has started an initiative to help out grads-to-be that don’t have the funds to fully shine on their graduation day. The Fairy Grad-Mother program has Buttercup donating make-up services and collecting donated dresses for graduating students. Visit the store at 402 Academy Road to drop off dresses or call 488-6920 for more information. 

Women Business Owners
The Women Business Owners of Manitoba are hosting a “Tulips and Tea” event supporting Osborne House on April 19 at The Fort Garry Hotel. The annual Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards are also coming up on May 21 at The Fairmont. Tickets are $60 and $90 respectively, and are available by calling 775-7981 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Show-Stopping Shoes
Step into spring with fabulous new footwear from the likes of Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Donna Karan and Calvin Klein. Opening April 3 at 2025 Corydon Ave, My Beautiful Shoes promises to bring a new, high-service shoe-shopping experience to the city (not that we need more incentive to fill our closets with these high-end lines.) The grand opening event runs from 10 am to 8 pm.

It's in the bag...

Rituals in hair and skin has brought in a line of funky, eco-friendly handbags and make-up cases. Uniquely constructed from magazines and newspapers, the fully functioning bags are finished with an environmentally friendly coating so they’re durable and water resistant. From cute clutches to “Mag Bag” totes, the line is designed by Los Angeles’ artist Dahli Coles. Check out the different styles in stock at 701 Pembina Hwy.

Bags photo by Grajewski Fotograph Inc.

 
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Merle Norman’s Makeover
The Merle Norman boutique at 884 St. James St. has undergone a makeover since Shannon LeGrange and Colleen Headland bought the store last fall. The revamped interior, a recent customer service award, all-natural mineral makeup and one-on-one consulting make the boutique a must-visit.

You could win this fabulous prize package from Merle Norman:
• a complete pampering facial service of your choice
• a makeover using Merle Norman’s new spring colour collection Pretty Charming!
• a $200 gift certificate

To enter, visit our Contests page.

Congratulations to last issue’s winner:
Brenda Thibeault was treated to an evening of opera with the Canadian Tenors.

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Retro Holiday Fun
There’s a way for you to have fun with retro holiday decor and not have to do it in your own home. The Manitoba Electrical Museum and Education Centre is running an exhibit through to January which will have you thinking back to being a kid around Christmastime. The exhibit looks at holiday decorating trends over the years and would be a warm and fuzzy way to spend an afternoon as the holidays approach. 680 Harrow St., 477-7905.

New Director
William and Shirley Loewen were announced as the new directors emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 27. The positions honour those who have long been involved with the WSO at “extraordinary” levels. The Loewens have been active in committees and on the board and have provided leadership, expertise, direction and financial support to the organization for over 20 years.

Ladies’ Night
On Saturday October 18, Studio Publications sponsored the Mantioba Moose game versus the Rochester Americans. Seventy five ladies, including last issue’s contest winner Linda Scott and two guests, dressed in pink to help us support the Manitoba Moose and CancerCare’s Breast Cancer Centre of Hope. All the ladies enjoyed a pre-game reception with pink martinis, wine, appetizers and a few door prizes at the Blaze Restaurant at the Delta hotel. A fun evening was had by all!

New Jewels
New to Lola Boutique at 2090 Corydon Ave, is jewellery by local designer Michelle Lischinsky. Michelle is a graduate of the Jewellery Arts program at George Brown College in Toronto. Before jewellery became her passion, she was an Olympian, competing in the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of Canada’s National Swim Team!

Seasonal Shopping
Peppertree Fashions at 123 Scurfield Blvd. is your one stop Xmas shop for all those special women on your list. Sunday Nov. 16 from 12 - 4 p.m. Peppertree will hold its annual Xmas Open House where you will find many one of a kind items including fabulous scarves, amazing jewellery, a $10 and under section, and special promo items. They even have a fabulous gift for you with your purchase! Enter your name in their candy cane draw for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. Refreshments will be served. So get the sleigh ready, gather your friends and plan to have fun at the shopping event of the season. For more information call 837-2435.

Self Employment 101
On Thursday, Dec. 4, The Women’s Enterprise Centre is hosting a free seminar for prospective entrepreneurs to help put your dreams into action. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. attendees will be educated on the advantages and challenges of being self-employed, and help you to determine if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The seminar will also answer many FAQs on starting a business. For more information call 988-1860.

The Gold Standard
All Canadian Renovations has been on a winning streak. At the Manitoba Home Builders Renovation Awards Dinner, they have won gold in the kitchens category for five years in a row, in lower level developments for three years in a row, and in exterior finishing for two years in a row. They can now add to the list after winning gold in the bathrooms category. Congratulations!

Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Manitoba Women Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is accepting nominations for the 2009 awards. Put on by the Manitoba Women Business Owners, the awards recognize today’s successful women entrepreneurs who stand as role models for tomorrow’s business leaders. Information about the awards and nominating an individual can be found at www.wbom.ca.

Our Bright Future
Future Leaders of Manitoba Council in partnership with the Business Council of Manitoba present their first annual awards reception recognizing outstanding young Manitobans. For further details please visit www.flmc.mb.ca.

New Appointments
Greg Bieber, Branch Manager at Richardson Partners Financial in Winnipeg, is pleased to announce that Janice Ricken and her team have joined their firm. “It was their Family Wealth Planning Group that did it for me,” stated Janice. This year, their firm has enjoyed significant growth in attracting industry-leading experienced advisors from across the country. “Janice’s joining Richardson Partners Financial is a testimonial of our expansion and brings further momentum to our Winnipeg branch. We look forward to our long term association with them,” said Greg Bieber.

Festival of Trees and Lights
Running from Nov. 21 to Dec. 7, this annual event at the Assiniboine Park Conservatory is a showcase of light displays and holiday decorations, including decorated trees, which are later raffled off with proceeds going to the year’s charity of choice. A craft sale weekend and also a family day take place during the run of the event.

Memory Tree
Every year Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba invites people to write a message on a card and hang it on the Memory Tree, in memory of a loved one. The tree will be located at St. Vital Shopping Centre from Nov. 25 to Dec. 29 and donations are welcome with proceeds going to the organization.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
This brightly lit train travels North America to raise food, money and awareness for local food banks. The train will be stopping in Winnipeg at Union Station on the afternoon of Dec. 7. Apart from the colourful display, the afternoon features a concert by pop act Melanie Doane and Canadian rockers, Wide Mouth Mason. Donations of money or food will be accepted on site.

The Prairie Dog Central Railway Santa Trains
Hop on board for either a Breakfast with Santa Train, with meals in Grosse Isle or Warren, or a Santa Evening Train, where the train is decked out with holiday lights. Outdoor activities take place at the train’s stops and donations of non-perishable food or an unwrapped toy are welcome. Trains are scheduled for Nov. 29 and 30 and also Dec. 6 and 7. Visit www.pdcrailway.com.

Marche de Noel / Christmas Market
This outdoor Christmas Market is being held in honour of the 100th anniversary of the St. Boniface Cathedral. Running from Dec. 5 to 7, there will be 20 cabins lining Provencher Boulevard. Each cabin will house different artisans and historical interpreters will be sharing stories over warm fires along the street.

CanadInns Winter Wonderland
This huge, drive-through, holiday light display at the Red River Exhibition Park runs from Nov. 28 to Jan. 4. It can be enjoyed from the comfort of your vehicle but you can also go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride or for a skate on the ice rink. There are 29 different theme areas along the 2.5 km drive.

Christmas Light Runs & Christmas At The Taylors
Climb aboard the Assiniboine Valley Railroad’s miniature train to take in holiday light displays or view the displays by walking the natural bush trails where you may also see some wildlife. Located at 3001 Roblin Boulevard, the display runs evenings Dec. 6 to Jan. 4.

Christmas Lights Sightseeing  Tour – Heartland Travel
This Dec. 17, a three-hour tour will take you to the most spectacular light displays in Winnipeg. With Christmas carols playing in the background, the tour covers residences and businesses and some of the biggest light displays in the city, including the Manitoba Legislature’s holiday lights. The tour also stops at the Electrical Museum’s All That Glows display. Visit www.heartlandtravel.ca or call
989-9630 for information. 

Fall Reads: Books to Curl Up With

The season of indoor living is upon us, and while we strongly encourage outdoor activity, curling up with a good book is a perfect way to pass time when the weather’s a bit too nippy. If you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace, you may as well throw that in the mix, and maybe a steaming mug of whatever your heart desires.
If you’re curious about what’s been gracing the palms and coffee tables of other Winnipegger’s this fall, here’s a look at some local bestsellers:

Foot Notes
The team at Rituals in Hair and Skin has been testing and exacting in order to bring you two new, naturally and locally designed products to pamper pained feet. Developed exclusively for Rituals in Hair and Skin, their new cooling foot lotion soothes and renews tired feet with peppermint and eucalyptus. For very needy soles, Rituals’ callous remover scrubs away dead skin and smoothes heels. This combo is great for a simple, but sure,
mid-week refresher.

Check them out at 701 Pembina Hwy, 452-1182

Green Challenge
Local natural bath and body boutique Tiber River Naturals has announced a Green Challenge contest. Owners Adriana De Luca and Michelle Lalonde are asking Tiber River fans to document how Tiber River products are a part of their lives. Submissions should have photos showing the products in the contestant’s home, list the reasons why they opted to buy local and explain which product is their favourite. The grand prize is $1,000 worth of Tiber River goods. The contest closes at the end of September. Visit them at

408 Academy Rd or call 474-2333 for more info

Dinner with Stephen Lewis
Face the Faces, a gala dinner benefiting Friends of Uganda, is taking place October 25 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Friends of Uganda works with the Stephen Lewis Foundation to help support Ugandan people overcome by the impact of a 20-year civil war, poverty and HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Tickets for the event are $100 and are available by calling 253-4096

Gracious Golfing
Braving heavy rains, 145 golfers teed off for Health Sciences Centre’s 14th annual Employees’ Charitable Fund golf tournament on Friday, August 22 at Quarry Oaks. Tournament proceeds will purchase special reclining chairs for patients in HSC’s high observation units. The event was sponsored in part by Canadian Footwear. Since its inception in 1988, HSC’s Employees’ Charitable Fund has donated over $2.3 million dollars into the Health Sciences Centre Foundation and other charitable organizations.

Donna Henry with Brian Scharfstein of Canadian Footwear.

ECF Committee member Elma Carson with Val Buschau.

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We’re all time-crunched this time of year. The folks at Concierge One want to help you out. Tell us why you are in desperate need of some time-saving help and you could win a gift certificate for five hours of service from Concierge One—to be used for anything from dry cleaning pick-up to personalized shopping. This amazing prize is valued at $225.

To enter, visit our CONTESTS page.

For more information on Concierge One, visit www.conciergeone.com

Congratulations to last issue’s winner:
Susan Wight won a three-month gift certificate to the newly-opened Inches-Away Fitness Centre and Café!

Girls Night!
Grab your girlfriends for a Sex and the City themed fundraiser, October 8, at the Park Theatre in support of the Arthritis Society and Joints in Motion. Sip on cocktails and nibble on soft pretzels and cupcakes while you take in the SATC movie on the big screen.

Tickets are $30 each and are available at the Park Theatre, Candor Books & Music or by calling 998-0986

Healthful News
Vita Health has opened a new Fresh Market location in the Tuxedo Village Mall. The store offers one stop shopping for organic produce, meat and dairy, along with other health-minded groceries.

Fresh Market, Tuxedo Village Mall, 180-2025 Corydon Avenue.

Mad Hatters
September 19-21, the Manitoba Red Hat Society is hosting a ‘funvention’ for Red Hat Society members at Club Regent. The meeting will bring together the more than 140 chapters in the province.

For more information, visit www.redhattersofmanitoba.ca

Calling all crafters
Bake Bake & Blinkets needs your help for their 2008 Child Awareness Event. Donations of handmade blankets, hats, scarves—anything made with love—and new teddy bears are needed for this event October 4-5 at Assiniboia Downs. The event consists of a large craft and bake sale and silent auction where 100 per cent of the proceeds go towards helping to eradicate child deaths from preventable causes in Africa. The new teddy bears are donated to children in orphanages who are suffering from HIV/AIDS. Alongside the sales, will be a wide variety of children’s charities as well as health and safety information for the public.

For more information, visit www.members.shaw.ca/bakebakeandblinkets

Tavern in the Park
Tavern in the Park is taking on new owners and a bit of a new image. As of October 1, WOW! Hospitality Concepts will be taking over the local landmark kitchen. Aiming to reflect its lush surroundings in Assiniboine Park, the new menu will feature environment-friendly food from sustainable sources and use local product wherever possible.
Another WOW! newcomer, Dacquisto restaurant, which offers fine authentic Italian cuisine from executive chef and partner Michael Dacquisto, has also opened for business.

Think Pink
In honour of breast cancer awareness month, the Manitoba Moose are thinking pink. Players will be sporting jerseys decorated with the pink ribbon symbol for the month of October. These jerseys will then be auctioned off to raise funds for CancerCare Manitoba’s Breast Cancer Centre of Hope. Winnipeg Women is proud to align forces with the Manitoba Moose by sponsoring the October 18th game. Show your support by joining us at the game. Tell us your experiences with CancerCare’s Breast Cancer Centre of Hope and you could win four tickets to the game.

To enter, visit our CONTESTS page.

She likes the Kona Blend, he likes Emeril’s Big Easy Bold. To combat the ongoing coffee argument at home, Gourmet Coffee Specialists have brought in Keurig Home Brewers. The Keurig brewing system offers gourmet coffee drinkers a top quality, coffee house cup of coffee with the convenience of brewing immediately in your own kitchen. The Keurig brewer makes a fine cup of coffee in under a minute and takes away all the guesswork from brewing a consistently great cup of coffee. Because of the individually contained K-Cups that are used for each cup of coffee, you and your partner can each have your preferred roast or flavour and not affect the taste of the next cup!

Tell us in 50 words how winning a Keurig single cup home coffee system could save your marriage and Gourmet Coffee Specialists could give one to you!

To enter, visit our CONTESTS page.

Visit www.gourmetcoffee.ca for more information on Gourmet Coffee.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Winnipeg Women advertiser and winner of the 2008 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Emerging Business from the Women Business Owners of Manitoba, Kristina Poturica of Rituals in Hair and Skin. A big congrats also goes to  Michelle Lalonde and Adriana
De Luca of Tiber River Naturals for their nomination.

Hang it Up

Did you know the bottom of your favourite tote may be harbouring harmful bacteria? When we rest our purses on the ground, they are potentially picking up thousands of the critters. Total Wrapture Day Spa has a new solution: Purse Hangers, portable hooks that balance on the edge of tables or countertops, keeping your handbag off the ground. Check them out at N-2255 Ness Ave, 837-9727.

Smoothing it Over

For years Spanx have topped the must-have lists of notables from celebrities to media mavens. These legless panty hose create a remarkably smooth silhouette under slim-fitting clothing and are now available at Madison Lane Boutique, 6860 Henderson Highway in Lockport. For some upper body slimming, Candie & Dolls at 101-52 Albert St carries Yummie Tummie Tanks. The smoothing tops do a great job of banishing that post-pregnancy belly.

Relocation

Leissa Lingerie has just moved from their former space in Tuxedo Village Mall to St. Vital Square, 26-845 Dakota Street.

A Life Changing Challenge

This September, CancerCare Manitoba is hosting a fundraising event that will not only raise funds for a deserving cause, but help you change your life for the better, too. The Challenge For Life event has participants working towards two goals: a financial fundraising goal in support of CancerCare Manitoba and a health or fitness goal that encourages you to change something in your life—like exercising more or quitting smoking. For more information or to sign up, go to www.challengeforlife.ca.

Under the Hood

On July 31, Mid-Town Ford is hosting a Ladies Car Care Night featuring a fun hands-on introduction to general car care. Learn how to troubleshoot common problems, how to change a tire, check fluid levels and review a multipoint vehicle inspection report card. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up.

Right to left: Joe Grande (Event Creator), Fina Grande (Secretary Treasurer), Geoff Banjavich (Fundraiser Chair), Eileen Banjavich (Coordinator), Marilena Moccia (Event Chair), and Brenda Zielke (Director of Revenue Development at The Manitoba Division of The Canadian Cancer Society)


On Thursday, June 19th, Mona Lisa Ristorante Italiano hosted Cut For The Cure, a fundraising event in support of The Carol Shields Memorial Breast Cancer Research Fund. The event, hosted by Marjorie Stevens, drew over two hundred patrons and raised more than $33,000.

Calling All Nurses

When we need a nurse, we need them to be well! On June 20, Your Life, Unlimited hosted the first ever Intensive Care for Nurse's Wellness Retreat - a full day of education, inspiration and rejuvenation for our province's nurses. Informative sessions, mini spa treatments, surprises and prizes generously donated from local businesses rounded out the daylong interactive experience. The sold out event was a huge success and registrations are being accepted for a second retreat this fall!  If you know a nurse, love a nurse or are a nurse, find out more about this one of a kind wellness retreat at www.YourLifeUnlimited.ca or contact Stephanie Staples 255-5912 to register.