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Discover our Winter Program Below
Finding Your Voice: Life Writing for Older Adults
This program is designed for older adults who want to write but don’t know how to start. The Finding Your Voice Life Writing program will help participants overcome writer's block, build confidence and gain skills and knowledge to better express what matters to them through writing, whether that means journaling, writing poetry, essays, editorials, letters, reflections, or life stories. Participants will explore common ground through writing and storytelling, improve their ability to observe, and increase empathy through facilitated group discussions, guest speaker presentations and in-class writing exercises. Participants will learn to write clearly, combining thought with heart to create written pieces with impact.
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FEE: $60
SCHEDULE: Eight Fridays, April 10 – May 29, 2026, 10:00am -11:30am
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, Winnipeg
FACILITATOR: Janine LeGal is a freelance writer, reporter and columnist. She has written features, profiles, and opinion pieces for local media, community organizations and websites. She's a regular contributor to the Winnipeg Free Press covering philanthropy, environmental issues, human interest and life tribute stories, and a Wolseley correspondent for the Winnipeg Free Press Community Review. LeGal believes strongly in the power of words and stories to enhance understanding, improve communication, and help create a kinder world.
Spanish Club
If you've been learning Spanish and want to put your skills to use, this club is for you! It's a supportive space to speak Spanish with other students. To ensure everyone can participate in conversations, we ask that you have some prior experience with the language. This club is not suitable for those who have never studied Spanish before. Please note that this club is peer led and there will not be an instructor present.
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FEE: $30
SCHEDULE: Eight Mondays, April 13 to June 8 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM (No session on Victoria Day)
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, Winnipeg
Spanish Intermediate
If you have a base of Spanish with an estimated 80-100 hours of learning, and be able to express in the present and some of the past tenses, express likes and dislikes, ser vs estar, describe your daily routines, hobbies and your family, locate objects, this course is for you. You will learn how to express opinions, emotions or hypothetical situations, make exclamations or talk about past events and experiences in an encouraging and collaborating atmosphere. Handouts will be provided by email in advance.
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FEE: $120
SCHEDULE: Eight Thursdays: April 9 to May 28 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre
INSTRUCTOR: Maria Karina Uehara is a Spanish Teacher. Karina was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She moved to Canada with her family in 2004. She got her B.Ed. and Licenciatura at Gral San Martin National University in Buenos Aires and her Masters in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language at Universitat de Barcelona. She studied Adult and Continuing Education, and Emerging Technologies for Learning at the University of Manitoba. She has taught Spanish at university, high school and adult education levels, in person and online. She currently teaches adults, trains new teachers and develops curriculum materials at Universite de Saint Boniface. She enjoys teaching varied learners and sharing life experiences!
Spanish Advanced
This course is designed for learners who are comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish and wish to refine their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension. Through rich and varied content—including current events, literature, film, and cultural discussion—you’ll deepen your vocabulary, master complex grammar structures, and engage in nuanced conversation.
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FEE: $150
SCHEDULE: Ten Wednesdays, April 8 - June 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre
INSTRUCTOR: Rossana McCormack is a Spanish teacher and interpreter from Lima, Peru. A seasoned educator with B.Ed. and M.Ed. degrees, she has taught Spanish at all levels, including for Manitoba Education. Rossana also served as the Honorary Consul for Peru in Winnipeg from 1998-2010 and has been teaching with us since 2002. She brings a wealth of experience and a passion for her students.
Bridge - Weekly Drop-In
Love bridge? Want to play more? Join a group of bridge enthusiasts to have fun and develop your skills. This is an informal bridge gathering where we all help each other to improve our game using the standard duplicate bridge format. Instead of getting masters points for high scores…you will get a little cash. The cost is $4 per session, payable in cash at each session. You do not need to come with a partner and no registration is necessary.
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FEE: $4 Drop-In Fee
SCHEDULE: Every Tuesday morning from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Until June 30)
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston Avenue, Winnipeg