EVENT LISTINGS

CAMPUS EVENTS

U of M Book Store: Used Book Buy Back. Dec. 7 – Jan. 4. Fort Garry Campus.

Lesley Degner, “A Nursing Research Odyssey: The inspiration, the process, the future.” Thurs. Jan. 5, 8 p.m. 343 Drake Centre.

CHS Colloquium: Paul Hackett, “Indian residential schools as a factor in the spread of Tuberculosis during the early 20th century.” Fri. Jan. 6, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Ave.

CHILL OUT AT NOON (back by popular demand). Mindfulness, meditation and visualization with Maureen Robinson: Recoup! Rejuvenate! Relax! Daily Mon. – Fri., 12:10- 1:10, until Feb. 2. 474 U Centre. FREE! Space limited, arrive early to sign up. Doors open 15 minutes early. No

admission after 12:10.

Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Tuesdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Jan. 10 – Feb 14; Mondays, 10- noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre. Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592.

Native Studies Colloquium Series: George Munroe, “Political evolution in the Aboriginal community.” George Munroe of Sawano Pinesiwan (Southwind Thunder Training Institute) will speak from his experience as an Aboriginal organizer, politician, leader and manager over the past four decades. Wed. Jan. 11, 12:30 - 1:20. 307 Tier.

UMswing Winter Open House! Fri. Jan. 13, 6 p.m. 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Rm. U Centre.

FREE! Admission, swing dance lesson and demo. Everyone welcome! No partner or experience needed!

Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry.

Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com.

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required.

Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St.

Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between noon and 6 p.m.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30, Sat: Noon – 5. Info: 632-4660.

DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981.

The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St.

ART FOR THE PEOPLE

Winnipeg Poetry House: Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Jan. 3: Ron Romanowski. 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery, 414 Academy Rd.

Winnipeg Art Gallery offers special student membership rates for January and February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Students who have already renewed for 2006 may also renew for an additional year at the reduced price. Membership includes: Free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter, invites to members-only events, discounts at Brio’s, discounts on Manitoba Museum memberships.

WAG exhibits - Bug City; Nancy Edell; Salvador Dali; Into the Collection. Opening Jan. 7; Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955.

SHAKE IT

Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. Thurs. Jan. 5 - Righteous Ike. Thurs. Jan. 19 - Sun. Jan. 22: 5th anniversary celebration with Matt Monsoon and the Riff-Riders; Sue Foley (Fri. Jan. 20), Righteous Ike, the D-rangers (Sat. Jan. 21), and “the Whiskeys,” hosted by Big Dave Mclean and guests (Sun. Jan. 22).

Winnipeg indie-pop band Arbra Hill debuting new tunes and playing many of the old originals. Academy Bar & Eatery. Sat. Jan. 28. Cover $5 at the door or $4 for students. Roots/blues outfit, Hillbilly Burlesque, opening. Show 9 p.m. Info: 477-9760 or www.arbahill.com.





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Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly EVENT LISTINGS EVENT LISTINGS CAMPUS EVENTS U of M Book Store: Used Book Buy Back. Dec. 7 – Jan. 4. Fort Garry Campus. Lesley Degner, “A Nursing Research Odyssey: The inspiration, the process, the future.” Thurs. Jan. 5, 8 p.m. 343 Drake Centre. CHS Colloquium: Paul Hackett, “Indian residential schools as a factor in the spread of Tuberculosis during the early 20th century.” Fri. Jan. 6, noon – 1. R060 Medical Rehab Bldg, 771 McDermot Ave. CHILL OUT AT NOON (back by popular demand). Mindfulness, meditation and visualization with Maureen Robinson: Recoup! Rejuvenate! Relax! Daily Mon. – Fri., 12:10- 1:10, until Feb. 2. 474 U Centre. FREE! Space limited, arrive early to sign up. Doors open 15 minutes early. No admission after 12:10. Managing Your Mood: a six-week cognitive-behavioural program for students experiencing depression and depressive symptoms. Tuesdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Jan. 10 – Feb 14; Mondays, 10- noon, Feb. 20 - Mar. 27. 474 U Centre. Drop by the front desk and sign up or call 474-8592. Native Studies Colloquium Series: George Munroe, “Political evolution in the Aboriginal community.” George Munroe of Sawano Pinesiwan (Southwind Thunder Training Institute) will speak from his experience as an Aboriginal organizer, politician, leader and manager over the past four decades. Wed. Jan. 11, 12:30 - 1:20. 307 Tier. UMswing Winter Open House! Fri. Jan. 13, 6 p.m. 2nd Floor Multi-Purpose Rm. U Centre. FREE! Admission, swing dance lesson and demo. Everyone welcome! No partner or experience needed! Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry. Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com. ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required. Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com. The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St. Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between noon and 6 p.m. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding these events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca. Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30, Sat: Noon – 5. Info: 632-4660. DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Ave. 4 – 5:30, every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981. The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St. ART FOR THE PEOPLE Winnipeg Poetry House: Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Jan. 3: Ron Romanowski. 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery, 414 Academy Rd. Winnipeg Art Gallery offers special student membership rates for January and February! With a valid student card, purchase a Gallery membership for only $20 (Regular $30). Students who have already renewed for 2006 may also renew for an additional year at the reduced price. Membership includes: Free admission, reduced fees for Studio Program art classes, discounts in the gift shop, the Tableau newsletter, invites to members-only events, discounts at Brio’s, discounts on Manitoba Museum memberships. WAG exhibits - Bug City; Nancy Edell; Salvador Dali; Into the Collection. Opening Jan. 7; Early Masters: Inuit Sculpture 1949-1955. SHAKE IT Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club. Thurs. Jan. 5 - Righteous Ike. Thurs. Jan. 19 - Sun. Jan. 22: 5th anniversary celebration with Matt Monsoon and the Riff-Riders; Sue Foley (Fri. Jan. 20), Righteous Ike, the D-rangers (Sat. Jan. 21), and “the Whiskeys,” hosted by Big Dave Mclean and guests (Sun. Jan. 22). Winnipeg indie-pop band Arbra Hill debuting new tunes and playing many of the old originals. Academy Bar & Eatery. Sat. Jan. 28. Cover $5 at the door or $4 for students. Roots/blues outfit, Hillbilly Burlesque, opening. Show 9 p.m. Info: 477-9760 or www.arbahill.com.


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