Recreation & Community Activities

Programs & Services

Macdonald Headingley Recreation District

Macdonald-Headingley Recreation District offers a wide variety of sports, recreation, fitness, arts, crafts, and special interest classes to keep you on your toes all year round. We strive to offer you fun, exciting and quality activities through trained and certified instructors. The Program & Community Resource Guide is the perfect resource for events, activities, and celebrations going on in your community. Stay connected with this easy read that has something in it for everybody!       

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 To view the Fall/Winter Program guide, click here

Exercises

Stepping Up with Confidence...

...is a peer led exercise program that trains volunteers at no charge and supports them in offering free classes for older adults within their communities. Steppin’ Up with Confidence is a program of Active Aging in Manitoba and was developed in partnership with the Manitoba Fitness Council.

Steppin’ Up with Confidence is a weekly group fitness class. A trained peer leader teaches each usually hour-long session, demonstrating how to do various exercises and activities. The classes focus on performing safe physical activity by improving multiple areas, including cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and flexibility. The program is accessible for all; activities can be performed sitting or standing and are adaptable to all ability levels. Participants are also taught exercises that can be done at home to encourage daily physical activity. Throughout the program, participants’ balance and confidence are increased so they can perform activities of daily living without a fear of falling.

Starbuck on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at Riverdale Apartments. Join exercise leader Liza Rasmussen for these gentle exercises that can help you maintain muscle, strength and improve mobility.

Sanford on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Sanford Legion. Please pre-register by calling MHRD at 204-885-2444 or register online at www.mhrd.ca

Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.

 

Older Adults and Physical Activity

Congregate Meal Program and Meals on Wheels

“Greet, Eat & Meet” (GEMS) is a community meal program for older adults held each week, beginning at 11:45 in La Salle (3 Mondays per month), Brunkild (one Monday per month), Sanford (Tuesdays), and Starbuck (Wednesdays) .

Mondays

Brunkild Community Hall or Tank Traders Multiplex in La Salle

Tuesdays
Sanford Legion

Wednesdays
Starbuck Hall

 

$10.00 / person

Please call ahead to reserve your spot! If you would like to receive a copy of the Connections Café meal calendar, please call Leanne.

If you would like  to join us for lunch,  please call 204-736-2255 by the Friday before each Monday meal or by Monday before the Wednesday or Thursday lunch.

Meals on Wheels 

If you have chronic health conditions or mobility challenges and find it difficult to leave the house to get to the Connections Café program, we can deliver the meal to you. All take out and delivery meals are $12 per meal. Please call Leanne a few days in advance to register for the meal delivery service to your community.

 

 

 

Meal Calendar

Holiday Luncheon

Holiday Luncheon

Held annually on the first Friday in December.

Tickets include  food, fun and fellowship. Tickets are available mid October. Call MSS for more information.

Tickets are $25 each and available by calling Leanne at 204-736-2255.

 

 

Call Leanne for more information.

 

Aging Well, Living Well

Aging Well, Living Well

Aging Well, Living Well is a community initiative that supports older adults in living healthy, connected, active, and meaningful lives. We believe aging is not simply about growing older—it’s about continuing to learn, participate, build relationships, and enjoy life at every stage.

Through engaging programs, educational opportunities, social activities, and community connections, Aging Well, Living Well helps older adults:

  • Connect with others and build meaningful friendships
  • Engage in activities that support physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being
  • Thrive by discovering new opportunities, sharing their experiences, and remaining active in their community

Our goal is to create a community where older adults feel valued, included, supported, and connected—because healthy aging begins with connection.

Connect • Engage • Thrive

Aging Well. Living Well. Together.

It's a day chocked full of presentations, display booths and of course, lunch!

Tickets are $15 each. Get yours by calling Leanne at 204.736.2255 or drop by the RM office

Weed Whackers

Weed Whackers

Weed Whackers is a gardening program designed to help older adults stay active, connected, and engaged while enjoying the many benefits of gardening.

The program provides older adults with opportunities to plant, grow, learn, and socialize in a welcoming community environment. Participants work together in accessible garden spaces, sharing their knowledge, skills, and stories while developing new friendships and enjoying time outdoors.

Weed Whackers is about more than gardening—it’s about connection, purpose, and community. Gardening encourages gentle physical activity, supports mental well-being, provides a sense of accomplishment, and creates meaningful opportunities for older adults to participate and contribute.

What participants can expect:

  • Hands-on gardening and growing activities
  • Opportunities to share gardening knowledge and learn new skills
  • Social connection and teamwork
  • Accessible gardening opportunities for varying abilities
  • Time outdoors and gentle physical activity
  • A sense of purpose, accomplishment, and belonging
  • Special outings and educational experiences related to gardening and nature

Weed Whackers welcomes older adults of all gardening abilities—from experienced green thumbs to those who have never planted a seed!

Grow friendships. Grow confidence. Grow community.

Weed Whackers – Gardening, Growing & Connecting.