The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council has released its April 2026 newsletter, packed with upcoming programs, health information, and ways for seniors to get involved in the community.
Free Tax Clinic — April 13, 14 and 15
The Seniors Council is offering three days of free 2025 income tax filing on Monday, April 13, Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15. Morning appointments can be scheduled in advance, and walk-ins are welcome in the afternoon. The clinic will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre.
The clinic is part of Canada Revenue’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Trained volunteers handle basic filing. Note that those with properties, capital gains, or other complex returns may not be eligible. To register, call 204-677-0987 weekdays only.
Respite Care Program
Are you a caregiver who needs a break, or someone interested in providing respite care? The Seniors Council is in the final stages of developing a respite case study that will provide free care for a few hours a week over a 30-week period. Honorariums will be paid to respite providers. The program is made possible by a grant from the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation. Contact the office by phone or email to learn more.
Garden Boxes — Free for Seniors
Thanks to the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture and Community Collaborative, raised garden boxes are again available to seniors for free. This year, the council is encouraging seniors to help assemble the boxes alongside youth in an intergenerational approach. To help assemble, call the office. To get on the waiting list for a garden box, contact the office or sign up at the Trade Show in May.
Weekly Events in April
Congregate meals: Every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at McDonald’s during April. Price remains at $10. Drop-ins: Every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the TRCC/UCN lobby. Enjoy cribbage, board games, puzzles, conversation, and the monthly birthday cake. Chair yoga: Free, every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at Rotary Place.
50/50 Raffle
Raffle tickets are $5 each. The draw will be made at the Trade Show on Sunday, May 3. Tickets will be available to the public soon.
NRHA Meeting with Seniors — April 17
On Friday, April 17, Michael Ellis, Assistant Acting CEO of the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA), will meet with seniors and elders to discuss security at the hospital, amnesty lockers, and answer questions about health care changes in Thompson. Contact the Seniors Council for more details.
The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council is located at 4 Nelson Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0B4. Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reach them at 204-677-0987, thompsonseniors55@gmail.com, or visit www.thompsonseniors.ca.
A member of the Canadian Association of Journalists, Emma returned to core news journalism in early 2025 following a distinguished 15-year career as a content publisher and digital strategist. This background allows her to combine traditional journalistic integrity with a modern, data-driven approach to storytelling.
Emma holds a First-Class Honours degree in Business Studies from the University of Ulster and a postgraduate diploma in Accounting, providing her with a unique analytical lens when covering municipal politics, community development, and the social issues shaping Thompson, MB.
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