Pat Porter Active Living Centre (Serving Seniors Inc.) is a non-profit organization that provides programs, activities and services for seniors and members of the community. Seniors are the foundation of our community and our goal is to keep them a part of it for as long as possible. Read on to find out about everything we offer and how we can help you.

Check out our Website for Programs & Events. Our Centre offers a great variety of events and programming weekly. Ranging from Fitness Programs to Recreational and Social Programs, there’s something for everyone! Visit our website to see what we are offering right now.

Interested in volunteering with us? Whatever your skill set or age, we’ve got a place for you! Volunteers help with a variety of areas at the Centre including Reception Desk, Event Set Up or Clean Up, Kitchen Help, Meal Delivery, Transportation and more! Volunteer commitments are flexible, ranging from a few hours every week or month. All volunteer positions require a Criminal Record Check. To find out how you can help, call 204-320-4600 or email programs@patporteralc.com.

Memberships at Pat Porter are voluntary and show support for the Centre. It is for anyone who wants to join and be part of our community. Becoming a member offers discounts on some of the programs and events running at the Centre. It also gives you a voice in business meetings and voting rights along with the opportunity to serve on the board and a variety of committees. Memberships are $25 if paid between October and January and $30 if paid thereafter. Stop by the Centre to purchase yours.

Our Circle of Friends Adult Day Program is designed to strengthen an individual’s ability to continue to function in their homes as well as remain active in the community. The program runs twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Transportation can be arranged through Steinbach Handi Van. What are some of the things we do? We have lots of coffee and snacks, participate in light exercise and arts and crafts or games. We often have special guests who perform live music and go out for lunch in the community. For more info call 204-320-4600.

A healthy, warm, and delicious meal cooked fresh daily and delivered to your door. Meals are cooked at the Centre, Monday to Friday. Whether it has become harder for you to cook for yourself, or you want to add some variety to your life, this program is perfect for you! Purchase meals whenever you’d like or sign up for weekly or monthly delivery. We have two Meals on Wheels programs running out of Steinbach and Grunthal. Meals may be purchased for $7 for delivery (residents of Steinbach & Grunthal) or pickup. A meal includes soup, a main dish, sides, and dessert. Please call 204-320-4600 with any questions or to order a meal. To receive a same day meal, you must call before 9 am.
Try out a meal today by using the coupon included with this newsletter! Valid from November 15 – December 15, 2021.

Perogies – Cottage Cheese & Potato Cheddar. Handmade fresh at the Centre, $6 a dozen, cottage cheese or potato cheddar. Call 204-320-4600 to ensure availability before pickup.

Our Christmas themed Craft and Bake Sale will be happening on November 26 from 11 am to 6 pm. Plenty of crafts, baked goods, music and more festivities await you at our festive market! More info to follow closer to the date. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, call us at 204-320-4600 or stop by the Centre to sign up as a vendor.

Our Centre offers a great variety of events and programming weekly. Ranging from Fitness Programs to Recreational and Social Programs, there’s something for everyone! Visit our website to see what we are offering right now.

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