New or Noteworthy News

• Good Friday (Apr 10)/Easter Monday (Apr 13): MWSA Staff will not be working on these days. If you need help with basic needs, counselling, support, health care, legal services and more, please dial 211 on your phone. 211 is a free, confidential service that provides information and referrals to a range of community, social health and government services. 

• New! Online Programs for Seniors page on our website, under "Resources for Seniors." These are free programs with live instructors from the Edmonton Seniors Centre, MWSA, and others, and are ongoing until April 30, 2020.

• New! FREE MWSA virtual "Keeping Communities Together Healthy & Happy" program (Zoom), Monday-Friday at 7 PM, for the month of April. Join Shambhu for some physical exercises, yoga poses, and breathing exercises. 
• New! MWSA VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR, THURSDAYS 4-5 PM, starting April 16, 2020. Join MWSA staff for a casual, get together over drinks (of your choice) in the comfort of your own homes. This is a great way to socialize with MWSA staff, and stay connected with fellow MWSA members for support and bit of happiness. Email Karen at karen@mwsac.ca for Zoom link. 

• New! FREE  VIRTUAL TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING ZOOM CLASS ( with MWSA instructor, Kristen Vogt. This is a FREE LIVE online (Zoom) class for seniors on Apr 23, 2020 10:00 AM (MST). Participants should be mobile and have at least a moderate fitness level, though all exercises will be modified as needed. This is a full body workout using your own body weight. Bring a mat and towel with you. If you are interested, please send Karen an email  with subject line "Total Body Conditioning Class" to karen@mwsac.ca and we'll send you the Zoom invite link. Class will be limited to 20 participants.  We thank Kristen for donating her time to help our seniors stay active.

• NEW! AGING BACKWARDS Virtual Class (ZOOM) with MWSA Instructor, Lynn Bohuch from Monday Apr 20 - May 25, 2020 (6 Week Session, incl. May 18) from 1pm - 2pm. Cost: $40 for 6 weeks.  If there is enough interest, Lynn will add an additional class on Thursday mornings. To register, email: Lynn at lbohuch85@gmail.com and indicate class preference: Mondays at 1pm  or Thursdays at  11 am.  There will be a 10% discount for registering for both classes, providing both classes have the minimum number required.    
• Learn how to download and use Zoom (online platform for meetings and online programs)

• Did you read our APRIL 2020 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER last week?

• Board Updates/AGM News: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta’s Corporate Registry has permitted us to postpone the 2020 AGM up to June 30, 2020. This may change based on future developments. Until an AGM is held and the membership elects a new Board of Directors, the current Board will continue in a “caretaker capacity.” AGM report will be published soon!

• REMINDER: MWSA may be closed, but our phone lines are still open! If you need Outreach Support, please call 780-496-2997. Our Home Support Services Line (for referrals to home services like snow removal, junk removal, etc...): 587-594-7884. Our phone line is open Monday-Fridays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. If you are in a crisis or distress, you can call the 24/7 Distress Line: 780-482-4357.  Other mental health resources available at the Canadian Mental Health Association. 

• 2nd Floor Cafe remains closed. If you require prepared meals, we recommend Meals on Wheels, a meal delivery service that will be continuing during this crisis.

Old News (That You May Have Missed)

• MWSA has suspended our volunteer program, as our Centre is closed, until further notice. If you have any questions, please email: volunteer.coordinator@mwsac.ca.

Community Events & News
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CKUA EVENTS
CKUA, local, independent radio station, has a listing of live stream music. 

Neighbourhood Easter Window Walk
Millbourne-area residents are encourage to decorate their windows, doors and lawns for Easter. Take a walk around the community and see how many decorations you can find!  Remember to practice physical distancing, and wash your hands when you go home. 
April 10, 2020

EPL from Home

Bring the Library to you! While our branches are temporarily closed, our online resources are always available. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.

Check our new Resource Page for more ideas on how to stay busy when MWSA is closed.