April 13 | Free Money Management Workshop

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 11:42 AM

April 16 | Seniors Housing & Lifestyles Expo

Age and Opportunity's 3rd annual Seniors Housing and Lifestyles Expo is being held at the Victoria Inn on April 16, 2010. For more info, call 956-6440.

The goal of the Housing & Lifestyles Expo is to educate Winnipeg older adults and their families on housing options and support services to help successful aging in place. The Seniors Housing & Lifestyles Expo is designed to inform and educate older adults and children of aging parents about housing options in later years. The Expo showcases speakers knowledgeable in housing and support services for older adults. The event will includes exhibitors representing housing facilities, care facilities, senior living communities, housing support services, financial services, moving and storage options, realtors, home safety and security and various public and non-profit agencies that provide services or assistance related to older adults.

Project Objectives

- To help older adults and their families with information on housing options;

- To empower older adults to make informed choices to transition from their family home to a new and exciting lifestyle;

- To provide information on companies that can ease the process of this transition;

- To help older adults maintain their independence by providing information on support services that will enable them to remain in their homes and communities.

Target Market

The expo attendance is expected to be individuals made up of Winnipeg and rural area older adults, adult children and family members, community partners and neighbourhood residence associations.

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 12:18 PM

March 14-19 | 5 Days for the Homeless

Five commerce students at the I.H. Asper School of Business are preparing to live without a roof over their heads for 120 hours, part of the school's "5 Days for the Homeless" fundraising and awareness campaign. The event runs from March 14 to March 19.

Fundraising for this event will go to Resource Assistance for Youth. To donate or to follow the event, click here.

http://5days.ca/winnipeg/

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 9:45 AM

March 22 | St. Ignatius Housing Forum

St. Ignatius Housing Forum: Monday, March 22, 7:00 PM
at St. Ignatius Church on Corydon at Stafford

Darrell Jones (Manitoba Housing), Maureen Pendergast (Kinkora Developments), and Charles Huband (Westminister Housing) will be guest speakers to explore options for creating housing and the commitment of government to help finance housing.

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 4:07 PM

March 16 | Free Money Management Workshop

The CFSC in partnership with SEED Winnipeg Inc. are hosting a

FREE Money Management Workshop

"Creating a budget and sticking to it!"

to be held: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

at Community Financial Services Centre (CFSC)
888 Main Street
Multi- Purpose Room (Main Floor)

For more information or to register
Please call Angela 586-9853 Ext. 4 or e-mail
amcnabb@mountcarmel.ca

Register early as space is limited to 24 participants

Snacks provided

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 1:33 PM

June 2-5 | 42nd Annual CHRA Congress

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association's (CHRA) Congress will take place in Quebec City on June 2-5, 2010.

"This is the must-attend event for decision-makers, policy experts, current industry leaders and the next generation of housing leaders. If, like us, you are committed to the goal of ensuring all Canadians have access to decent, affordable housing, we want you to attend, share your ideas, and get inspired!

Delegates will have the opportunity to take part in workshops, hear from leading experts in the field, and network with peers from across Canada. It's your chance to share your knowledge and best practices and tap into a wealth of experience".

Registration opens February 22, 2010.

CHRA link

Labels: CHRA

posted by Winnipeg Rent Net at 12:22 PM