You can find us in person or by contacting us by:
Phone: 204-669-0750
Email: chalmersrenewal@mymts.net
Elmwood East Kildonan Active Living Centre
180 Poplar Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 2C3
Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We would love to hear from you!
June 5, 2017 in Community Connecting, Community Interest, Current Events
Please see the June Calendar for programs and services offered by the Elmwood East Kildonan Active Living Centre. Membership is only $15 per year and programs are no cost or low cost, please contact us at eekalc@gmail.com or call us at 204-669-0750 for more information.
Like us on Facebook at Elmwood Active or Twitter @EEKACTIVE!
May 31, 2017 in Community Interest, Housing
Do you live in the Chalmers Neighbourhood?
May 9, 2017 in Community Connecting, Community Interest, Current Events, Events, Neighbourhood Priorities
Here is the schedule:
Happy Days on Henderson
Saturday June 17, 2017
Stage & Entertainment Schedule:
11:00 Welcome & Opening Announcements!
11:10 Derrick McCandles & Friends
11:45 Helen White & Friends
12:30 Taoist Tai Chi Society
12:50 (10 + 5) Bike Giveaways & Announcements
1:00 Neighbourhood Greetings – Councilor Schreyer
1:05 Bubba B the MC
1:40 Zumba
2:00 (10) Bike Giveaway & Announcements
2:10 Free Hat, Elmwood High School Band
2:50 Price Draws & Final Bike Giveaway (Any unclaimed)
3:00 Closing Farewell
Rain or Shine – Happy Days is bound to be happening this year!
Saturday, June 17th 2017 the Elmwood community proudly hosts the annual, Happy Days on Henderson event on the front area grounds of MBCI and the community facility located at 81 Henderson Highway.
The usual family fun day is planned from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm with FREE attractions including Children’s Games, Face Painting, Bouncers, Petting Farm, FIT KIDS display, Bike Valet, bike repairs and bike giveaways, Police and Fire Department Display and so much more!
Based on the participation levels last year, we expect over 1,200 people to participate in this event organized to promote community participation which also includes a hot dog lunch and stage entertainment. In addition, local residents, businesses and organizations are provided with an opportunity to connect with each other and to bring an awareness of the services available in our community.
Download our poster for the 16th Annual Happy Days on Henderson!
April 26, 2017 in Community Interest, Current Events, Housing, Neighbourhood Priorities
On Monday, April 24, 2017 as part of the 2017 FREE Home Repair Workshops, Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation hosted 2 presentations:
By-Law & Livability by the City of Winnipeg and Repair Programs by Manitoba Housing
City of Winnipeg By-Law Presentation
Scheduled: Apr 24, 2017, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: 180 Poplar Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2L 2C3, Canada
https://www.facebook.com/events/1359323190790983/
“City By-Law and Livability / Manitoba Housing Repair Programs” is part of a series of FREE Home Repair Workshops brought to you by the Chalmers Community Renewal Initiative. To register, contact Liz at 204-333-9867 or chalmershousing@yahoo.ca
There will be: Door Prizes, Child Minding and Snacks!
For every workshop you attend, enter a draw for gift certificates to local stores! Chalmers Residents can also enter in a draw for one of eight $300 Gift Certificates toward materials for their 2017 interior or exterior home repair project.
If you are planning to apply for a Home Fix-up Grant, you must attend at least one workshop to qualify.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1359323190790983/
April 19, 2017 in Community Interest, Current Events, Events, Parks-Recreation-Greening
Introducing THREE (3) FREE Heritage Events in our neighbourhood. Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation in partnership with Northeast Winnipeg Historical Society is proud to present a series of three events in our neighbourhood. All events are FREE and open to everyone. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn some fascinating local history!
All events will have FREE refreshments & snacks.
Everyone is welcome. This venue/events are Wheel Chair Accessible.
RSVP to any one of the events by contacting: 204-669-0750 or chalmersrenewal@icloud.com
1. Mennonite Heritage (POSTER: FREE Heritage Event- Mennonite History )
Thursday, May 18, 2017
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
180 Poplar Ave.
Presentations by Conrad Stoesz (Archivist, Mennonite Heritage Centre)
‘Mennonites in Winnipeg: From Mission Field; to Refuge; to Home’ and History of the Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute
Mennonites began to arrive in southern Manitoba in 1874, and today the Mennonite population in Winnipeg is one of the densest in the world! Come learn more at this FREE Heritage event in our neighbourhood.
Checkout our Facebook event!
2. The Hamilton House and other Local Stories (POSTER: FREE History Event 2017 – May 28 )
Sunday, May 28, 2017
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
180 Poplar Ave.
Stories of the area read by Ruth Wright, a fascinating presentation by Linda Horodecki about HAMILTON HOUSE (185 Henderson Hwy.) & Dr Thomas Glendenning Hamilton’s famous physic studies & experiments, and time for sharing family/local history after.
Checkout our Facebook event!
3. Heritage Walking Tour (POSTER: FREE Walking Tour 2017 )
Sunday, June 11, 2017
1:00 pm Approximately 60-90 minutes
Starts: Brazier St. at Ottawa Ave., Ends: Ernie O’Dowda Park (Louise Bridge)
Tour walking distance: 1.4 km
This FREE historical tour will include corner grocery stores of the past, the Elmwood Curling Club and more. There will be a picnic at the park after the tour. FREE refreshments & snacks. Rain or Shine! Everyone is welcome.
Checkout our Facebook event!
