Newsletter (Civic design)

THE OASIS NEWS
May 2022

Dearest Reader,
It would seem this year April showers are not bringing May flowers outside, inside Prairie Oasis our garden clubs sure is. Take a look at page (4) for more details.
We would like to invite you to come have coffee in our “Oasis
Café” Elizabeth has turned the front lounge area into a cozy coffee corner.
On May 8th we will be having our second Crafters Market. Please come down and see the unique items all hand made by people in our city of Brandon. Watch our website, Instagram and Facebook for more details of the new activities and special offers.
From all the Staff, Board and myself we would like to wish Mothers, grandmothers, pet mothers, bonus moms, etc. a Happy Mothers Day.
Wishing you health & happiness,
Amanda Fast
Executive Director

Meals On Wheels
Interested in Meals on Wheels? How do you become a client?
It is extremely easy, call Prairie Oasis. With-in five minutes we can have you signed up and ready to receive a meal the next day.
Dietary restrictions?
No problem, the staff in the kitchen enjoy a new challenge. We have
clients that are vegan, lactose intolerant, gluten-free and have diet restrictions.
Call and have a chat and see how we can help you.
Are you able to Volunteer for the program?
Jordan Dakers
Call 204-727-6641 ext 104

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How it works:
Meals are prepared each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The meal description, including the ingredient list, will be posted on our website a few days before that meal is served. A maximum of 4 meals per day can be ordered. The meals can be picked up at Prairie Oasis Senior Centre (preferred) or delivered by a volunteer if needed. Meals can be ordered for all three days at the same time if a donation of any amount is made. Free meals may only be ordered on the day they are being served.
What is the Cost?
The suggested donation price is $8, however you can adjust this amount down to $0 or as high as $100. If you cannot afford to pay $8 simply input the amount you can afford to pay. If you are able to pay more than $8 the additional amount you pay will help to feed a community member that needs some help. Payments can be made by Visa®, Mastercard® or eTransfer (to everyoneeatsbrandonmb@gmail.com) online, Visa® or Mastercard® over the phone, by cash or cheque in person with pickup or delivery.
TO ORDER:
Sarah Shannon
Webpage: www.everyoneeatsbrandon.ca
Email: everyoneeatsbrandonmb@gmail.com
Telephone: 1-204-441-4551

Proudly sponsored by:

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Activities
Activities such as our cribbage, scrabble, Exercise Class, Stretching/Yoga Class, Painting Class, Contract Bridge , congregate meals, garden club, work shops, dance classes and floor shuffle board.
Garden Club will be a once a moth occurrence. For this activity clients must sign up to reserve a spot. Each time a small fee will be taken and a whole kit provided for the individual. In May we will be making a medium size planter with a variety of flowers. These are from alternative landscaping.
The “Oasis Café” , come enjoy a coffee and treat before or after your activity. Even just pop in to say hello. Elizabeth has set up the front lounge area into a perfect place to sit and chat with new & old friends.
Are there any activities you would like to see ?
Please give Elizabeth a call to see if we can bring
a new activity to the Centre. 204-727-6641 ext.102

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MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to respect aging by improving the personal wellness of our members through nutrition and opportunities for social interaction, education, recreation and volunteerism.

Prairie Oasis Senior Centre
241 8th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 3X2
Telephone: 1-204-726-6641
Website: prairieoasis.ca
Facebook® : prairieoasisseniorcentre
Instagram® : prairieoasisseniorcentre
Contacts:
Amanda Fast (Administration) amanda.fast@prairieoasis.ca
Elizabeth Morrow (Activities Department) Elizabeth.Morrow@prairieoasis.ca
Jordan Dakers (Food Service Coordinator) jordan.dakers@prairieoasis.ca