Active Aging in Manitoba

06/06/2026

🏊🏽‍♀️ for Seniors Month! Staying active can make a world of difference – helping you feel stronger, healthier, and mentally sharp at any age! June is Seniors Month in our home province of Ontario, but this year's Ontario Seniors theme applies to Seniors all across Canada; Lets get Moving!🚶

Whether its taking first steps or learning how to be active with a certain condition, browse our Physical Activity for Older Adults Directory for resources on how to get and stay active!
https://www.activeagingcanada.ca/for-older-adults/physical-activity-directory.htm

06/06/2026

🍎💪JUNE 6TH IS NATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY!💪🍎

National Health and Fitness Day is an annual coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of physical activity held on the first Saturday in June.

It was established to help make Canadians more aware of the important health benefits of physical activity, urge them to get more active, and encourage local governments and organizations to host events and initiatives that celebrate and promote the significance and use of parks and local fitness, sport and recreational facilities.

Here are some ways you can stay healthy and active:

1. Find a community physical activity event

Participate in a group yoga session, dance class, walk/wheel, hike, run, bike ride, swim or sporting event in your community at a local community centre, gym, aquatic centre, park, trail or beach.

2. Get active with friends and family
Plan a group walk/wheel, hike, run, bike ride, swim or team sport, or go on an active date with your significant other.

3. Use active transportation
Wherever you’re going on National Health and Fitness Day, walk/wheel, take public transit, cycle, scoot or skate to get there.

The possibilities are endless - just get moving! 😊

06/06/2026

Today is the day! 📣

It's National Health and Fitness Day — Canada's annual celebration of movement.

Walk it. Ride it. Stretch it. Dance it. Pickleball it. Whatever 'it' looks like for you, make some room for it today.

If you're a community, organization or group hosting something, tag us to show us how you're celebrating. We want to see it!

06/03/2026

With soaring temperatures, it’s crucial to understand how heat stroke can strike.

When your body can’t cool down effectively, it leads to a dangerous rise in body temperature, causing heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

🌞How Heat Stroke Happens:

🥵 Prolonged exposure to extreme heat
💪 Overexerting yourself in hot weather
🥵 Dehydration, which limits your body’s ability to regulate temperature

🌞Prevent Heat Stroke:

✅ Hydrate – Drink plenty of water throughout the day
👕 Dress Light – Wear loose, breathable clothing
⛱️ Seek Shade – Avoid direct sun for long periods
🛑 Avoid Strenuous Activity – Especially during peak heat

🌞Know the signs:

🥵High body temperature
😶Confusion,
🤢Nausea
🥴Dizziness

If you or someone else experiences these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

Let’s keep cool and stay safe this summer! 😎

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

🎉THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!🎉

There is officially less than one week to go until the 2026 MB 55+ Games held in Morden, Stanley and Winkler!

The communities, planning committees, volunteers and our AAIM staff have been working hard behind the scenes to make sure we are ready to go!

🎉We can't wait to see you there - let the fun begin! 🎉

05/28/2026

📢REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - BUT THERE IS STILL TIME TO PURCHASE YOUR RECEPTION TICKETS!📢

We are shaking things up a little this year with an ‘Athlete’s Reception’ following the Opening Ceremonies!

✨WHEN: Tuesday, June 9th

✨OPENING CEREMONIES: start at 5:30 PM with reception and light refreshments to follow.

✨WHERE: Access Event Centre, 111-D Gilmour St., Morden

✨TICEKTS:$25/PER PERSON

*Opening Ceremonies are free for all to attend*

You can fill in the downloadable form available on our website and email a digital copy to [email protected] OR print and mail your form in to our office! Cash, cheque or credit card all accepted.

For more information:

Call our office at 204-632-3947 or email us at: [email protected]

Mailing address:
Active Aging in MB
1075 Leila Ave,
Winnipeg R2P 2W7

We hope to see you in Morden, Stanley and Winkler this June!

05/28/2026

Turning 65 soon?

If you receive the Allowance or the Allowance for the Survivor, you may be eligible to be automatically converted to the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)!

It will depend on:
✅ how long you have lived in Canada
✅ your income

If you need to apply, Service Canada will reach out to you.

Learn more about OAS and GIS benefits at:
Canada.ca/OAS
Canada.ca/GIS

05/28/2026

Last June, Canadians showed up to move.💪

1,500+ organizations. 10,000+ events. 846,000 participants. 672 communities across every province and territory.

That's the scale of the ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk - a national physical activity initiative proving that when communities come together, they move mountains (or at least, a lot of people).

So what can we do together in 2026? 💜

Register your organization, school, local government or Active Group: https://hubs.ly/Q04gb0TL0