Welcome to the Huntington Society of Manitoba Website

This site reflects the work of the Huntington Society of Canada in Manitoba through its volunteer chapters as well as its Individual and Family Services program.

 

 

Manitoba Events:

 

Lowe Farm

Paintball

Tournament

 

When: Monday, May 20, 2013 (Victoria Day)

Where: Splatters, New Bothwell

It's a great event with lots of actions and prizes.

Entry Fee: $50, includes dinner and prizes. Buy your own paint.

Contact: Ed at 204-746-6203 or email at landryt48@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Brandon Golf Tournament

 

When: Sunday, June 2, 2013

Where: Glen Lea Golf Course, Brandon

Entry Fee: $55 per person, includes dinner and prizes

Format: 12 noon shotgun start, 2 person teams, 3 divisions

Contact: Sandy at (204) 726-8323 or email at sandson10@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

When: Saturday, June 8, 2013

Where: Assiniboine Park, Duck Pond, Winnipeg

Format: 10k Race; 5k Race and 5k Fun Run/Walk

8:00 am On-site registration

9:30 am Run/Walk Start  

 

Hot Breakfast -10:00 - 11:30 am

at Duck Pond Shelter; FREE to all participants

 

Click here for more information.

The final tune up before the Manitoba Marathon!

 

 

Winnipeg's

Huntington Indy

Go-Kart

Challenge

 

When: Sunday, September 8, 2013

Where: Thunder Rapids Fun Park, Headingley

It's a great event with lots of actions and prizes. This our 18th Annual HD Indy - help us make it a great one!

 

Click here for more information

     

 

HD Support Group

The HD Support Group provides the opportunity to meet others, share coping and problem-solving strategies, exchange information about HD and resources, and mutually support each other. The group is open to individuals with HD, family caregivers, people at risk for HD and other family members.   The group meets from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, in room 202, 825 Sherbrook Street. Please call (204) 772-4617 to RSVP.  DATES OF UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Tuesday, April 23 , 2013 ( RSVP by April 18)

Topic:  Open Discussion

Tuesday, May 28 , 2013  ( RSVP by May 23)

Topic:  Screening of  “Do You Really Want To Know” and Q&A with Stephanie Clarke, Genetic Counsellor

This film is a documentary that follows three families who have been confronted with the decision of whether or not to be tested for Huntington disease.  There will be time for questions and discussion following the screening.    * Please note this session will finish at 9:00 pm.

 

Tuesday, June 25 , 2013  ( RSVP by June 20)

Topic: Open Discussion

 

Brandon Support Worker

Meg McConkey is the Individual and Family Services Support Worker for Brandon and the surrounding area.  Meg is an experienced social worker who has lived and worked in Brandon for many years. You may contact her by calling (204) 728-2449 and leaving a message or E-mail at

hswestman@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Newly Diagnosed or Looking for Support?

Please click here for information on Individual and Family Services.

 

 

Looking for Research News in Plain Language?

View www.hdbuzz.net

 

Looking for Current Research and Publications?

Please click here to visit the the Huntington Society of Canada website.


The Huntington Society of Canada in Manitoba is proud to be part of the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Self-Help Clearinghouse