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Quinn Menec -
Volunteer of the Year
There are many types of people and skills that contribute to building and
maintaining a healthy Community Centre - coaches, convenors, workers and
organizers just to name a few. Quinn Menec burst on to the Riverview
Community Centre scene in 2001, wishing to get involved and has made his
mark as a leader and organizer since then.
Quinn eagerly took on the duties of Vice President at that time. He
immediately became responsible for the always sensitive Personnel Committe
and became an alternate rep. to the City Centre Community Club Board. He
was also on line for the ever favourite alarm calls and the more pleasant
compliments and complaints. Quinn always handled these duties in the
respectful, conscientious and orderly fashion that has characterized all
his endeavours.
Quinn assumed the Presidency in 2003 where his organizational abilites
were displayed in our Club operations as well as at the Greater Council of
Winnipeg Community Centres Board. In the interim Quinn was involved in the
Jack Rabbits Hockey Program as a Treasurer, with the Annual Spider Mazur
4X4 Hockey Tournament, and as the start up Convenor for both Mini
Volleyball and Karate Programs at our club. Currently, Quinn has earned
the title of Past President assisting the current executive in the day to
day operations of the Club. He is also active as a Fund Drive Canvasser
and is filling the newly created role of Grant Coordinator to seek out and
secure Grants to start up programs, supply needed equipment, and support
building renovations.
Aside from the Community Club, Qiunn has volunteered for the United Way
serving as a loaned representative in 2001, as a fund raiser for the South
Osbourne Nursery School and for the Osborne St. Railway Underpass
Beautification project.
Quinn balances, or at least juggles, all of this with a career and family
including 4 young sons (Michelle, his wife, deserves a lot of this credit
as well)! Amazingly Quinn believes that there is more that he can do for
our Community Centre especially if it means enhancing the lives and
opportunities of the kids and families we serve.
Your chance to volunteer
The Community Centre provides programs, recreation and green space that
benefits all of us. Of course, the Community Centre needs funds to
continue operating every year. Every year, one of the most important
sources of those funds is door-to-door canvassing asking local residents
for donations.If you know of anyone who would be willing to canvass one of
the following routes, please have them call former Volunteer of the Year
Lori Keith at 452-0082 (home) or e-mail her at
cheylor@mts.net. Routes may be split between 2 people if you wish
Route #, Addresses, Number of homes
1) 408 - 436 Glasgow Avenue, 389-409 Woodward Ave - 20 homes
2) 371-421 Brandon Ave, 376-420 Woodward Ave - 31 homes
3) 201-249 Arnold, 382-434 Brandon, 485-521 Hay - 39 homes
4) 204 - 254 Arnold Ave, 201 - 265 Morley Ave - 44 homes
6) 300 - 354 Bartlet Ave, 325-375 Maplewood Ave - 24 homes
11) 296-370 Balfour, 303-367 Clare - 23 homes
13) 274-366 Montgomery Ave - 24 homes
15) 154-198 Arnold, 153-199 Morley - 40 homes
16) 257-297 Bartlet Ave, 154 - 196 Morley Ave - 28 homes
17) 250-298 Bartlet Ave, 267-319 Maplewood - 20 homes
23) 256-292 Clare, 279-309 Montgomery - 20 homes
24) 110 - 148 Arnold, 105-149 Morley - 34 homes
25) 199-245 Bartlet Ave, 105-152 Morley Ave - 30 homes
31) 204-240 Clare, 239-275 Montgomery - 20 homes
32) 230-266 Montgomery, 199-235 Wavell - 20 homes
34) 54-100 Arnold Ave, 53-97 Morley Ave - 31 homes
43) 8-52 Arnold Ave, 9 - 51 Morley Avenue - 32 homes
44) 113 - 149 Bartlet Ave, 10-50 Morley Ave - 27 Homes
49) 122-150 Ashland Ave, 111-149 Balfour Ave - 20 homes
54) 277-311 Churchill Drive - 18 homes
57) 243-327 Wavell Avenue - 23 homes
58) 246-320 Wavell Ave - 20 homes
The fund drive runs from April 1 to May 31.
Please feel free to pass this on to any Riverview residents.
Paid job possible - Green
Team position at the Community Centre
We are still awaiting confirmation that the Centre will again have a Green
Team position this year, however in anticipation of this we are asking all
those people interested to submit an application to do so. Please drop
them off at the Centre, and mark the envelopes "Hiring Committee". We hope
to conduct interviews later this month or early May. If applicants do not
hear from us regarding an interview, or have additional questions, feel
free to call Matthew Lawrence (Vice-President, ph # 284-7590) regarding
any questions you may have. The position will mostly involve projects
outside, and hours will generally be during the week (30 hours) and pay
$8.25 per hour. Applicants must be 16-24 years of age. The position runs
for 16 weeks starting May 10. Applicants may inquire about the possibility
of a short break for family vacation.
College Churchill High School presents a Midsummer's Night Dream by
William Shakespeare No More Yielding than a Dream...
Set in a 1980's high school, Shakespeare's classic tale of love and magic
is turned upsidedown by the antics of the punky fairy kingdom, the
confusion of the mullet-guised lovers, and the oblivion of the adult
world. Don't miss this unique rendition of A Mid-80's Night Dream.
Where: College Churchill High School, Gymnasium
When: May 3-5, 2005
Price: $8.00 rush seating or $10 reserved seating
Time: 7:00 pm
For ticket information contact the school at 474-1301 or e-mail
bediger@wsd1.org or
schodirker@wsd1.org
Hydro pilot project in
Riverview
Manitoba Hydro is partnering with Natural Resources Canada and Info Energy
to launch a year long Smart Meter Pay-As-You-Go pilot project in five
Manitoba communities. The project will allow homeowners to observe their
real time consumption of electricity in dollars and cents using a special
meter, and make convenient and flexible payments for their energy.
Riverview has been selected as one of the five pilot communities, and
homeowners participating in the program will be provided with free
equipment, installation, and support.
Any Riverview resident interested in energy conservation and saving money
is welcome to register to be one of the 60 neighbourhood homes to be part
of this project. These meters are in use in other jurisdictions around the
world including Woodstock, Ontario, where residents have been using
Pay-As-You-Go smart meters since 1989 with great success. This project
will allow Manitoba Hydro to determine if the positive benefits seen in
Woodstock can also be realized in Manitoba.
Benefits observed in other Pay-As-You-Go smart meter programs include:
average electricity savings of more than 16 percent; reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions, the ability to determine actual costs associated
with behaviours and appliances in the home; and increased consumer
awareness. Normal monthly billing doesnt offer as clear a picture of a
homes specific electricity consumption patterns, making it more difficult
to reduce or change those patterns. Because the smart meter offers instant
feedback, it is an ideal tool for monitoring home electricity consumption.
If you leave a light on youll see how much that choice costs you.
If you would like to learn more about, or be part of, the Smart Meter
Pay-As-You-Go pilot project in Riverview you can contact me, Dennis
Cunningham at 452-6229 or
d.e.cunningham@shaw.ca. Manitoba Hydro will be scheduling a Riverview
information session on the project on the evening of April 28th at
Riverview Elementary School.
Please share this note with any other Riverview resident you think might
be interested in the program. To date 16 homeowners have signed up.
Scholarship opportunity
The Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Scholarship is in memory of a very
special 18 year old woman who was struck down by a car while she was
jogging on Aug. 30, 1995. She was a superior athlete, a top student, and
loved by many. She participated in sport for the sheer joy of the
experience. She loved the camaraderie, the teamwork, and the competition
and she displayed that love in many sports - swimming, scuba diving, tai
kwon do, triathlon, gymnastics and jazz. Stacey always strived to be the
best she could be, and filled her life with joy and meaning. This
scholarship is open to a young woman, a girls' team, or a sport
organization that exemplifies Stacey's ideals and qualities:
* demonstrates a keen interest in sports and a healthy lifestyle
* takes the initiative to make positive things happen
* is highly motivated and enthusiastic
* strives to be the best and doesn't give up trying
This $2500 scholarship is in her memory. It will be shared by five
recipients.
High school and university/college-age women are encouraged to apply.
Consideration will be given to financial need. There is no application
form but candidates are encouraged to include as much information as
possible about themselves. Candidates are also asked to outline how the
scholarship will be used for women and sport.
Candidates should apply in writing to CAAWS at: N202 - 801 King Edward
Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5
Phone: 613-562-5667
Fax: 613-562-5668
Email:
caaws@caaws.ca
Please state your name, age, phone, fax and e-mail on your application.
The scholarship recipients will be announced on the website at
www.caaws.ca.
In addition to the scholarship, the recipients will be give a copy of "I
Am a Rose", a beautiful collection of poetry written by Stacey from a very
young age.
Application deadline: May 31, 2005
I can be reached at home at 474-0500 or at work at 984-5751 or you can
email me at
funke@agr.gc.ca.
Advertise in the Reflector
Have you ever thought about advertising in the Riverview Reflector? Here
are the rates:
Business Directory - $15 (name of business, brief description, address and
phone number, no artwork ($150 for 10)
1 / 4 page
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$50
(4.75 x 3.75H) ($450 for 10)
1 / 2 page
..
$80
(7.375W x 4.75H) ($720 for 10)
Full page
..
$150
(7.375W x 9.5H) ($1350 for 10)
Four String Strummers Share
Secrets and Songs
What: Great Canadian Ukulele Expo
Where: Winnipeg Art Gallery Muriel Richardson Auditorium
When: May 7th Workshops: 11:00am 6:00pm | Concert: 7:00pm
Ever heard of the ukulele? Sure you have its that funny little four
string Hawaiian guitar that goes plunk-a-plunk, right? Wrong. The
ukulele is a small instrument sure, but it is hotter than ever with scores
of young players worldwide embracing it and pushing it into new uncharted
territory. On May 7th youll have a chance to explore the ukulele for
yourself as the Great Canadian Ukulele Expo comes to the Winnipeg Art
Gallery, Muriel Richardson Auditorium.
The Expo is a one day workshop and concert hosted by the Ukulele Club of
Winnipeg. On the bill are eight different ukulele performers that show the
scope of the instruments ability to convey complex emotion and
musicality. James Hill (Langley, BC) is Canadas reigning ukulele virtuoso
often referred to as the Wayne Gretsky of the Ukulele performing
selections from Schubert to the Beatles and beyond. Ralph Shaw (Vancouver,
BC) is known as the King of the Ukulele and he specializes in the George
Formby style of English Music Hall ukulele. Joel Eckhaus (Maine, USA) was
a student of the late Roy Smeck (Wizard of the Strings) and will be
showcasing his chord soloing style and various Smeck-isms. Manitoba Hal
(Winnipeg, MB) is well known around Canada in the blues world. He will be
demonstrating blues techniques on the ukulele. Dan Frechette (Pinewa, MB)
will be showing off his little secret. He is not only a fine songwriter,
but a closet ukulele junkie. David Newland (Toronto, ON) brings a writers
grace and wit to the instrument. He devotes himself to delivering honest
songs that speak to the heart and soul of the listener. Kate Ferris
(Winnipeg Beach, MB) and Judy Cook (Winnipeg, MB) will be performing
together as The Ukulele Ladies showcasing music and harmony from the
golden age of ukulele.
Tickets for the event are available at Long and McQuade Music 284-8992 and
Sled Dog Music 783-2542. The whole day ticket is only $50.00 and the
concert alone is $25.00. For folks wishing to attend just the workshop
portion you can purchase a pass at the Art Gallery on the day of the expo.
The workshop ticket is $35.00.
www.manitobahal.com/ukulele
For more information or to arrange interviews;
Hal Brolund (204) 783-2542 (daytime number and messages)
(204) 943-5789 (evenings NO ANSWERING SERVICE)
E-mail:
hal@manitobahal.com
Volunteer Wanted
To coordinate distribution of the Riverview Reflector. This job involves
picking up the Reflector from Eurograph Printing at 12-1249 Clarence (Fort
Garry) and putting the Reflector in bundles to deliver to about 15 kids
who live in the neighbourhood. Deliveries are made once a month. The job
also involves advertising to find replacements for new delivery people
when there are resignations and dealing with enquiries about deliveries.
This volunteer commitment takes about two hours a month. For more
information, contact Ellen Funk at 474-0500 or by email at
funke@agr.gc.ca.
For sale
Heavy-duty 10" table saw (Delta Model 36-320C), hardly used. Was $675 new,
w/ blades, rollers; selling for $375 firm. Call 452-7118, leave message
World Association of Girl
Guides & Girl Scouts
More Than 10 Million members worldwide!
An organization that includes a huge variety of fun & learning!
Crafts, Singing, Games, Camping, Sleepovers, Science, Safety,
First Aid, International, Conservation, Community Service,
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE ALL IN ONE PROGRAM!
Bishop Grandin Area Girl Guides are registering on May 9th ,2005
6:30-8:00pm
Registration fees are $90.00 for the year
(September 2005 - May 2006)
Sparks ages 5&6
Brownies ages 7&8
Guides ages 9-11
Pathfinders ages 12-15
Senior Branches ages 15-18
Guiders ages 18+
100's of units in Winnipeg to choose from!
Call 253-3937 for more information on the units in your neighborhood!
www.girlguides.mb.ca
THE ANGER CENTRE
is offering:
Anger Management for Kids
Grades 1-3: Wednesdays, May 11 & 18 6:00-8:00pm
Grades 4-6: Thursdays, May 19 & 26 6:00-8:00pm
Anger Management for Parents Only (for parents who have registered and
paid for a child to attend Anger Management for Kids)
Tuesday, May 31
6:00-8:00pm
Anger Management for Teens
Wednesdays, May 25, June 1, 8 & 15
7:00-9:00pm
Anger Management for Adults
Thursdays, April 28, May 5 & 12
7:00-9:00pm
Discipline Without Anger
Monday, May 16
7:00-9:00pm
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT 800 POINT ROAD.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Call 284-9393 to register.
The Anger Centre
Lower Level, 800 Point Road
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 3L8
(Phone) 204-284-9311
(Fax) 204-284-9315 |
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