IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s 2025
Register now to walk with us this May & June!
Winnipeg Walk
Saturday, May 24 at 10 am
Assiniboine Park, Lyric Theatre
Walk Agenda:
10 am – Check-in
10:45 am – Warm-up
11 am – Walk begins!
12 pm – Lunch
Host: Ace Burpee, 103.1 Virgin Radio
Check out the official Walk website for more details and to register.
Other walks to join this year:
- Altona
Wednesday, June 4
The Gardens on Tenth
- Brandon
Thursday, May 29
Riverbank Discovery Centre - Darlingford
Saturday, June 21
Darlingford Memorial Park - Gimli
Friday, June 27
Betel Personal Care Home
- Portage la Prairie
Thursday, June 19
Island Park - Selkirk
Thursday June 5
Gordon Howard Centre
- Steinbach
Thursday May 29
AD Penner Park
Share your story!
Share your story about why you’re walking on social media throughout April and May! By doing so, you’ll encourage those around you to register and donate. Plus, it helps families feel less alone in their dementia journey.
Tag us on our social media accounts and use the hashtag #IGWalkforAlz so we can be there to cheer you on!
- Facebook: @AlzheimerSocietyManitoba
- Instagram: @Alzheimermb
- X (formerly Twitter): @AlzheimerMB
- LinkedIn: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
- Hashtag: #IGWalkforAlz
Let’s inspire each other and show our support for families affected by dementia in Manitoba. Together, we can make a difference!
Call for New Board Members
An Exciting Leadership Opportunity
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba needs you! We are looking for qualified candidates to join our Board of Directors and are encouraging people from all over Manitoba with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.
Candidates will have:
• Ability and eagerness to review and if necessary, adjust/reset the Society’s values and vision
• Big picture, future-oriented thinking
• Willingness to create and initiate rather than approve
• Moral courage
• Willingness to contribute to a disciplined, high-performance, trustworthy and ethical team
• Willingness to delegate operational detail to others
If you think you’d be a good fit, view our Board Member Call to learn more about the position and how to apply.
The application deadline is April 18, 2025.
We’re Hiring! Check Out Our Available Positions
Come join our growing team! The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is currently hiring for multiple positions, including Communications Coordinators and a Donor Relations Officer. If you think you’d be a good fit for one of these positions, check out the full job postings at the following links. We invite all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
These positions will remain open until filled.
Communications Coordinator (multiple positions available)
National Caregiver Day
Curtis & Nancy McRae
Tuesday, April 1 is National Caregiver Day – a day to celebrate and honour Canadian carers. Care partners play an integral role in the dementia journey and we recognize their commitment to providing care despite the many challenges they may have faced.
This month, we’d like to highlight Curtis McRae, a care partner to his wife, Nancy, who was diagnosed with young-onset dementia in 2022. Curtis and Nancy have faced unique challenges in navigating young-onset dementia, but Curtis found a community of support when he began attending a young-onset support group for care partners.
“No one can be fully prepared when working with an ever-changing disease, but the Society’s support groups really open your eyes to what might be coming next and, most importantly, possible solutions for the challenges you may face,” Curtis says.
“The support groups have been a valuable asset to me and a place I turn to find information, express my feelings and relax. I rarely miss a support group. I attend ones held over Zoom, so I can access them no matter where I am. I think our cats really appreciate the meetings as well, they all seem to steal some screen time.”
Thank you to Curtis and all the other care partners in our community for the incredible work you do every day to support those living with dementia.
If you’d like to read more about Curtis and Nancy’s journey with dementia, check out our Spring 2024 newsletter story: Understanding Young-onset Dementia.
Our First Link Client Support Team is here to help all people living with dementia and care partners. If you’re facing caregiving challenges or need support, call us anytime at 204-943-6622 (Winnipeg) / 1-800-378-6622 (Manitoba) or email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca. You can also fill out our online form and we’ll reach out to you.
Happy National Volunteer Week!
Left to right: Lynne Timmy (past Walk volunteer), Allison Woodward (previous Events Coordinator) and Jan Dowling
April 27 – May 3 is National Volunteer Week, and we would like to give a special thanks to all our amazing volunteers who dedicate thier time and effort throughout the year facilitating support groups, helping run our Minds in Motion® program, or leaning a hand with our annual events like our Alzheimer Gala and the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s – which is just around the corner!
Did you know it takes over 50 volunteers to run the Walk each year? For Jan Dowling, volunteering at the Walk is an opportunity to give back to an organization and community that’s given her family help and guidance.
“My mother had Alzheimer’s and we went through many challenging times. The Alzheimer’s Society was there and gave us such great support, especially to my dad,” Jan says.
“When the Alzheimer Society says ‘you are not alone, we are here for you,’ they are!”
We are so grateful to Jan and all our volunteers – you truly make a difference to Manitobans affected by dementia.
Check out our social media during National Volunteer Week because we’ll be sharing more about our incredible volunteers!
Apply Now – Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowships
Applications are now being accepted for the Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowships adjudicated by the Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.
Two fellowships will be offered to a graduate student and/or post-graduate medical program who will be attending a university in Manitoba and registered full-time in the 2025–2026 academic year.
Visit the Centre on Aging’s Web site for full details: umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging
Applications are due May 16, 2025 by 4 PM
If you have any questions about the award, contact Nicole Dunn, Associate Director, Centre on Aging: nicole.dunn@umanitoba.ca
To learn more about this award, visit our Research page.
Lecanemab: Understanding its role as a disease-modifying therapy (Webinar)
Stay informed about the latest advancements and insights in dementia research with the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia’s Research connects webinar series.
On Wednesday, April 2 at 4 pm CST, join Dr. Heather Cooke from the Research & Knowledge Mobilization team as she provides an overview of lecanemab, one of the disease-modifying therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease currently under review by Health Canada. Learn what it is, how it works and the health system adaptations required should it be approved for use in Canada.
What to expect from the webinar:
- Speaker-led presentation
- Engaging and informative insights delivered
- Camera will be off and microphone will be muted
- Chat enabled and encouraged
- On-demand recording available within a week of live session
Click here to learn more and to register.
Check Out Our Spring Education Sessions
Join us this spring and learn about a variety of topics, including palliative care and dementia, the emotional impact of caregiving, financial confidence and more. These sessions are free to attend and offered via Zoom.
Click here to register for all Family Education sessions.
Here’s what’s coming up next:
Living with Dementia First Steps – Part 1
*Please note you do not need to attend the Living with Dementia series in order.
The first session of a three-part information series for people supporting someone recently diagnosed with dementia. In this webinar, learn more about the progression of dementia and the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba’s Programs and Services.
Saturday, April 12 | 10 – 11:45 am
Palliative Care Information Session
Dementia is a terminal diagnosis. While the dementia journey is different for every individual, preparing for end of life is an important element of the process. Join Jennifer in discussing a palliative approach to care throughout the progression of dementia and what to expect as a person is dying.
Tuesday, April 15 | 10 – 11 am
You can choose to watch these online sessions in-person at the Alzheimer Society office (10-120 Donald Street, Winnipeg) – the speaker will not be presenting in-person. Please email aevans@alzheimer.mb.ca if you are interested in this option.
Click here for a printable spring education & program calendar
Family Education programs sponsored by:
Upcoming Community Presentation
Check out our upcoming community presentation and expand your knowledge of dementia. These sessions are free to attend.
- Building Dementia-Friendly Communities (view poster)
Gain a greater understanding of dementia and how you can help create more safe and inclusive spaces for those living with the disease.
Friday, April 25 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Club d’Age d’or
172 Notre Dame Ave, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB
No registration is required.
Connect & Create with an Acrylic Painting Workshop
Join us this spring at the Gwen Fox Art Gallery in Selkirk to let your creativity flow while learning the basics of acrylic painting!
We’re excited to offer a new acrylic painting workshop designed for people living with mild to moderate signs of dementia. Enjoy six classes with local artist Barb Hoffmann, who will guide participants through the basics of transferring a subject onto canvas, composition, colour and brushwork.
The class takes place Mondays, April 28 to June 16 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm and costs $40 per participant.
To register or learn more about the program, please contact Julia Jordan at jjordan@alzheimer.mb.ca or 204 943 6622 ext. 214.
View the workshop poster for more information.
Join a Support Group This Spring!
Registration is open for our spring support groups! If you haven’t tried out one of our support groups before, now is a great time to join – we have a variety of offerings available.
Our support groups give you the opportunity to learn more about dementia, share day-to-day coping strategies and participate in meaningful discussions with others who know what you’re going through because they’ve experienced it themselves.
In addition to our monthly in-person and virtual support group offerings, the following specialized groups are available.
Support Groups for People Living with Dementia
Brandon In-person
- Second & fourth Tuesday of the month, 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Unit 4B-457 9thStreet, Brandon, MB
Winnipeg In-person
- Wednesdays, 10 – 11:30 am | April 16 – June 25
Location: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB - Thursdays, 10 – 11:30 am | April 17 – June 26
Location: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba Boardroom, 10 – 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB
Virtual via Zoom
- Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 am | April 14 – June 23
- Thursdays, 10 – 11 am | April 17 – June 26
Ambiguous Loss Support Group
Virtual via Zoom
- For spouses: Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm | April 22 – June 10
- For adult children: Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 pm | April 22 – June 10
Bereavement Support Group
Selkirk In-person
- Wednesdays, 1 – 2:30 pm | April 2 – May 21
Location: Woodland Courts (Boardroom), 387 Annie St, Selkirk, MB
Call us at 204-943-6622/1-800-378-6622 or email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca to register for a support group or to discover the best group to meet your needs.
*Please note that groups will require a minimum number of registrants to run on the dates that are currently scheduled and low registration may result in a group being postponed and offered at a later date.
For a complete listing of support groups, visit Support Groups | Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
We welcome everyone to this inclusive environment for people of different ethnicities, cultures or persons who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Minds in Motion® Spring Sessions
Registration is open for spring Minds in Motion sessions!
Our popular Minds in Motion program connects people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners through fitness, fun and friendship. Participants take part in a gentle chair fitness class followed by socially engaging activity and conversation. There are lots of laughs and social interaction during these sessions.
Visit our Minds in Motion page for more information and to register now.
(Cost is $65/pair unless noted).
View spring 2025 dates, times and locations below.
Winnipeg Locations
Chalmers Community Centre – 480 Chalmers Ave
Thursdays, 2 – 4 pm
Apr 17 – June 5
REGISTRATION CLOSED (session full)
Faith Lutheran Church – 1311 Dakota St
Thursdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Apr 17 – June 5
REGISTRATION CLOSED (session full)
Rady JCC Fitness Centre – 123 Doncaster St
Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Apr 16 – June 4
Call to register: 204-477-7510
Riverwood Square – 1778 Pembina Hwy
Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Apr 15 – June 3
REGISTRATION CLOSED (session full)
The Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Ave
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Apr 16 – June 4
Call to register: 204-632-3900
YMCA (West Portage) – 3550 Portage Ave
Tuesdays, 1 – 3 pm
Apr 15 – June 3
Call to register: 204-889-8052
Regional Locations
BRANDON
Seniors for Seniors – 311 Park Ave East
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Apr 10 – May 29
Call to register: 1-204-571-2050 OR email: reception@brandons4s.ca
GLADSTONE
Senior Support office – 36 Morris Ave N
Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Mar 5 – Apr 21
*Open to those in the Gladstone, Plumas and Neepawa areas*
Call to register: 1-204-385-3026
MORDEN
Morden Activity Centre – 306 North Railway
Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Apr 30 – June 18
Call to register: 1-204-822-3555
PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE
Herman Prior Centre – 40 Royal Rd North
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Apr 16 – June 4
Call to register: 1-204-857-6951
SELKIRK
Gordon Howard Centre – 384 Eveline St
Wednesdays, 1 – 3 pm
Apr 2 – May 21
Call to register: 1-204-785-2092
SHOAL LAKE
Shoal Lake Community Drop-In Centre – 605 4th Ave
Tuesdays, 2 – 4 pm
Apr 22 – May 27
To register, email Evelyn Schoonbaert: evelynschoonbaert@gmail.com
STEINBACH
Pat Porter Active Living Centre – 10 Chrysler Gate
Wednesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
Apr 16 – June 4
Call to register: 1-204-320-4600
Register Today for Our Community Partner Programs
The Alzheimer Society partners with community organizations to create programs designed for people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia to attend with their family members, friends or care partners.
Check out the programs available this spring:
Dalnavert Museum Dementia-Friendly Tours
Come to the Dalnavert Museum for their monthly dementia-friendly tours. This program allows people living with early to moderate symptoms of dementia and their care partners to step back in time and explore the historic house and its collection.
After your tour of the museum, enjoy tea and coffee and a closer look at some artifacts.
Please note: The upper floors of the museum are only accessible by stairs. If stairs pose a barrier, there will be the option of exploring the upper floors of the house with a tour guide in the Visitors’ Centre through our virtual tour. Folding cane-seats can be borrowed free of charge during your visit and there will be seating available throughout the museum.
Monthly Program
Dalnavert Museum, 61 Carlton St, Winnipeg
The last Saturday of every month, 10 – 11:30 am
Cost: $24.00 (plus tax) per pair and session, $12.00 per pair and session if one of the pair is a Dalnavert Museum Member
Register today on the Dalnavert Museum and Visitors’ Centre website
The Fun!-Damentals of Table Tennis (Manitoba Table Tennis Association)
The Fun!-Damentals of Table Tennis program connects people living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners through fitness and friendship.
Table tennis is a great aerobic exercise with proven cognitive benefits. Participants will take part in gentle recreational play. We will teach basic techniques and rules of the game while having tons of fun.
Spring Program (10 weeks)
Cornerstone Alliance Church, 1100 Autumnwood Dr, Winnipeg
Mondays, 6 – 8 pm
Mar 24 – June 9, 2025
*No session on Apr 21 or May 19*
Cost: $110/pair
Register by emailing table.tennis@sportmanitoba.ca
Tales Along the Trail (Fort WhyteAlive)
Tales Along the Trail is a welcoming outdoor experience designed for individuals living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners. This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature in a relaxed and supportive environment. Guided by an experienced naturalist, you’ll explore the serene pathways of FortWhyte, where the beauty of spring comes alive.
Each session features a gentle walk through the forest, with mindful stops to engage the senses and fully appreciate the sights, sounds and smells of nature. After the walk, participants are invited to gather in a cozy indoor space to share reflections, stories and enjoy a light snack together.
Come join us for a peaceful, uplifting experience in nature – where every moment is an opportunity to connect, explore, and savour the world around us.
Spring Program (7 weeks)
FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Rd, Winnipeg
Tuesdays, 2 – 3:30 pm
May 6 – June 17, 2025
Cost: $160 + GST/pair
To register, please contact Melissa Wiens by email (mwiens@fortwhyte.org) or phone (204-989-8355 ext. 210).
The Living Well Program (The Leaf)
The Living Well Program enables people with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners to reap the social and well-being benefits of engaging with plants with the guidance of a practitioner of horticulture therapy.
We cultivate a dementia-friendly community with sensory plant-based activities, fostering social engagement, and guided explorations of The Leaf and outdoor gardens when the weather permits. Every session includes refreshments.
Spring Program (4 weeks)
The Leaf, 145 The Leaf Way, Winnipeg
Mondays, 2 – 3:30 pm
May 5 – June 2, 2025
*No session on May 19*
Cost: $150 + GST/pair
Register on the Assiniboine Park Conservancy website
Tune-Up Café (Convalescent Home of Winnipeg)
Tune-Up Café is for individuals living with early to moderate signs of dementia and their care partners. It’s an inclusive and welcoming meeting place for singing, making social connections and sipping on a cuppa!
Spring Program
Convalescent Home of Winnipeg, 276 Hugo St North, Winnipeg
Tuesdays, 6:15 – 8 pm
Meets weekly
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Contact Sherry at tuneupcafe276@gmail.com for more information and to register.
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Are you struggling to figure out your next steps? Our First Link® Client Support team is here to listen and help guide you through difficult times – from when you are concerned about your own, a family member or a friend’s memory, right through to the later symptoms of dementia. Call us today at 204-943-6622 (Wpg) / 1-800-378-6622 (MB), email alzmb@alzheimer.mb.ca or fill out our online form and we will reach out to you.