Community Connections Club Thursdays, 12:00 – 12:45 Basement Lunchroom D

This club is for you if you’re interested in…  Meeting new people at the LTC.  Finding a volunteer opportunity.  Learning about local events and festivals.  Practicing your listening and speaking skills. General Information

Upcoming Events

 Free events at Assiniboine Park  June 16 th – August 28 th  Concerts and outdoor movies  (Today) June 16 th : Winnipeg Pops Orchestra  7PM at The Lyric Theatre  Sunday, June 19 th : Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra  2PM at The Lyric Theatre  visit/summer-entertainment-series visit/summer-entertainment-series Summer Entertainment Series at Assiniboine Park

 Winnipeg International Jazz Festival Opening Weekend  June 16 th – June 19 th  Old Market Square (the Cube)  festival/ festival/  The concerts / events will continue throughout the summer! Free concerts Old Market Square

 Celebration of National Aboriginal Day (June 21 st )  Saturday, June 25 th, from 11AM – 11PM  Pow Wow  Activities for families  Concert (7PM – 11PM)  Free!  The Forks  Aboriginal Day at The Forks

 Canada Day Living Flag at Shaw Park  day-living-flag/ day-living-flag/  The Forks  events/display,event/2196/canada-day-at-the-forks-presented-by- manitoba-liquor-and-lotteries events/display,event/2196/canada-day-at-the-forks-presented-by- manitoba-liquor-and-lotteries  Assiniboine Park  visit/canada-day visit/canada-day  Osborne Street  events/display,event/6558/osborne-village-canada-day-street-celebration events/display,event/6558/osborne-village-canada-day-street-celebration Canada Day Celebrations July 1 st

  Saturday, July 23 rd  4PM – 10PM  Memorial Park (in front of the Legislative Building)  Marketplace ($)  Children’s activities  Cultural and sporting demonstrations  International beer and wine garden ($) Folklorama Kick-Off

 Free performances by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet  July 27 th – July 29 th  Assiniboine Park, The Lyric Theatre  Performances start at 7:30PM **  Ballet in the Park

Volunteer Opportunities

 Sunday, June 26 th, from 10AM – 3PM  1 Falcon Ridge Drive  Duties:  Resident Walk Assistant  Route Directors  Cheerleaders  Buffet Table Servers  BBQ Lunch Helpers  Concert Helpers The Simkin Stroll

Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre

The Simkin Stroll Volunteer Registration Full Name Address

The Simkin Stroll Volunteer Registration Full Name Address

The Simkin Stroll Volunteer Registration Full Name Address

 Musical Theatre  Kildonan Park  Ring of Fire: June 22 – July 15  Shrek the Musical: August  Various shifts available  Examples of volunteer positions:  Ticket takers  Ushers  Program / souvenir / 50/50 ticket seller Apply online: Volunteer at Rainbow Stage

Volunteer at the Brazilian Pavilion (Folklorama)

 Show Time: SUN 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm MON 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm TUE 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm WED 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm THU 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm FRI 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 pm SAT 3:45, 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11:15 pm  Hours: SUN 6:00-11:00 pm MON 6:00-11:00 pm TUE 6:00-11:00 pm WED 6:00-11:00 pm THU 6:00-11:00 pm FRI 6:00 pm-1:30 am SAT 3:00 pm-12:00 am  Late Night Parties: Friday: 11:00pm - 1:30am Example of Schedule

 Setting up tables / chairs / decorations / displays  Welcoming guests  Taking tickets / accepting payment  Preparing and serving food and beverages  Cleaning up Examples of Duties

Location #1 120 Youville Street

Location #2 720 Henderson Hwy.

Folklorama Full Name AddressJuly 31- Aug. 6 Aug.7- Aug. 13

Folklorama Full Name AddressJuly 31- Aug. 6 Aug.7- Aug. 13

Folklorama Full Name AddressJuly 31- Aug. 6 Aug.7- Aug. 13

 Do you know of any other great upcoming events?  Do you have some good ideas about what to do on the weekend?  If you hear about any upcoming events or opportunities, please send them to Jillian Ideas?

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