Reimagine Aging

Aging – Is it the worst of times or the best of times?

How many times have you heard “Do it while you’re younger”, “Enjoy it while you can” or “Don’t get old”? Advertising and social media practically shoves youth and vitality down the throats of all viewers. While aging definitely offers its own challenges but maybe it’s time to flip the story and look at it a little differently.

This is why the Centre on Aging is hosting a free six-week program to help individuals re-imagine their own aging. This program offers the opportunity to discuss the perceived negatives of aging, how they affect you and those in your circles and give ideas on how to challenge them.

When: Tuesdays

Time: 3:00pm

Start Date: January 24^th, 2023

End Date: February 28^th, 2023

To register for the program, sign up using the online form: https://bit.ly/3VFxbtc or call Dallas

Murphy at 204-474-8731. For more information, email: rethinkaging@umanitoba.ca.

Turn back the proverbial clock and celebrate your experiences!

Make it About Memories, Not Money

1. Grand Beach. This huge stretch of soft sand beach and sand dunes is only a one-hour drive from Winnipeg. This beautiful beach has been listed world-wide as an experience to be had and so many locals have yet to make the trip. It’s a great getaway for a day and offers camping, motels and cottage rentals for longer stays.
2. Birds Hill Park. Located a very short drive from the city, this vastly under-utilized year round provincial park offers a slew of activity choices. Paved and natural trails allow for biking, rollerblading and hiking. There are horse stables and quite often Polo games are available for viewing. There is a campground with choices of basic, electrical or full service camping and a beach with food and beverage options.
3. Little Limestone Lake. A little longer trip, but the closest to the Caribbean you can get when you don’t live near the ocean. It is the biggest and best marl, colour-changing lake in the world.
4. Whiteshell Provincial Park. Part of the Canadian Shield landscape about 1.5 hours east of Winnipeg, is a treasure trove of natural resources. This park is filled with wildlife as the wilderness is quite undisturbed. If you’re looking to spend time at the lake, there are beaches, waterfalls, rapids, diving, sailing, swimming and waterskiing as just a few choices.
5. Assiniboine Zoo. An absolute gem located right within the city and one of the most beautiful urban parks the zoo offers a plethora of experiences for young and old. Right now you have the chance to see the incredibly endangered snow leopards. The two little cubs are just settling into their new enclosure and are still awaiting their names. Included in the regular admission this summer, the new attraction Xtreme BUGS is being offered for a limited time. One of the biggest attractions, literally, is the polar bears whom you can see in action without travelling to the North.

This is such a small sampling of the destinations available in Manitoba. If you love to travel and experience the outdoors, this is a great place to do it without having to hurt your wallet. Now, get out there and experience all there is to do in Manitoba!

Wawanesa Insurance Walk To Fight Arthritis

YourStyle Financial was at the Wawanesa Insurance Walk to Fight Arthritis in Winnipeg on Sunday, June 5, 2016! The Walk to Fight Arthritis stretches across Canada to unite families, friends and organizations to achieve one common goal: to help the over 4.6 million Canadians, who live with arthritis every day. This figure includes more than 200,000 Manitobans, from infants to seniors. Arthritis has no cure. The Arthritis Society builds awareness and raises funds for arthritis research. Fundraising for the Walk also permits The Arthritis Society to keep providing vital programs and services that enable people with arthritis to live well at home, work and play. “We are grateful for YourStyle Financial’s support of the Walk,” says Donna Wills, Regional Manager for Manitoba/Nunavut.  “YourStyle sponsored the event, helped promote the event in their newsletter and entered a very energetic team! They were among the almost 500 walkers who raised nearly $65,000 for, The Arthritis Society, Prairie Division – Manitoba/Nunavut. THANK YOU YourStyle!”

Oh Behave! Halloween Fun

We  recently participated in a BNI bowling event for Halloween and we won for best costume:  Austin Powers and Felicity Shagwell!

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Alumni Night

Doug and I were privileged to attend an Alumni Event at the Asper School of Business, Drake Centre University of Manitoba on September 30, 2015. We joined in the celebration of achievements of Faculty in the in the Commemorative Room.  We were treated to a tour of our old stomping grounds and had an opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow Alumni, current students and on-campus student groups.

There were brief remarks from the Dean, Michael Benarroch. As well, Paul Soubry, B.Comm.(Hons.)/1984, Asper Alumni;  Front and Centre Campaign Chair and CEO of New Flyer delivered a message about the vision and philanthropic campaign for the University of Manitoba. Doug graduated from UM in 1987 with a Commerce degree in Finance and Loreen graduated in 1994 with a Commerce Finance degree as well.

For over 75 years, the I.H. Asper School of Business has been providing a world-class education to leaders and innovators who contribute ethically to the social and economic wellbeing of Manitoba and the world.

Raised Funds for BNI Givers Gain Golf Classic

YourStyle Financial was proud to be a dinner sponsor for the BNI Givers Gain Golf Classic on June 18, 2015. We were able to help raise almost $25,000 towards Camp Quality Manitoba. See more about the BNI Givers Gain Golf Classic Click here to view all Community Events

2015 BNI Givers Gain Golf Classic

YourStyle Financial is proud to be a dinner sponsor for the BNI Givers Gain Golf Classic on June 18, 2015 and we will be having a draw to win a Kids BMW X5 Ride-On.
This event is attended by BNI members and their guests to raise funds for the non-profit, charitable organization Camp Quality Manitoba. The first camp was held in 2005 and aims to improve the quality of life for children living with cancer. The camp offers the children and their siblings a week to have fun, be themselves and to enjoy the summer.
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