We are pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s award is Chantelle Bolo. Her father, Lyndon Bolo, has worked at the Simkin Centre since 2007. Chantelle is entering her fourth year of sciences at the University of Manitoba. She is majoring in microbiology and her career goals are to work in areas such as microbial cytology, physiology, genetics, and molecular biology.
If you are interested in making a contribution to the Fund, please contact The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba at 204-477-7520 for more information.
2014 Education Fund Winner
We are seeking talented and energetic volunteers who are interested in serving on the Centre’s Board of Directors for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014. Please see the link for more details. Nominations Ad – 2014
The Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre was honoured to receive a number of paintings as a donation from Dr. Jack Pierce. The paintings will be hung throughout the Centre and will brighten the walls for residents, visitors and staff. This painting is one of the paintings he donated. We are not presently accepting any further donations of artwork while we take some time to determine our future capacity to do so.
The Simkin Centre was thrilled to nominate Sara Hochman for our first Shem Tov Award at the 2014 Winnipeg Jewish Federation’s Annual Kavod evening. The event took place on May 21st at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Sara is a talented pianist who has performed for our residents as a volunteer for over 50 years as a soloist. On many occasions, she has accompanied others, both vocalists and instrumentalists. She received her award from Dr. Ted Lyons, OC, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Sharon Home Inc., who himself was honoured at the event as the recipient of the Sol Kanee Distinguished Community Service Award.
On June 8, 2014, we are excited to hold our 4th annual Simkin Stroll event. Registration begins at 10:00 am and the walk begins at 11:00 am. There will be coffee and a small nosh available when you arrive. After the walk, a BBQ will be held from 11:30 to 1:00 pm with great live entertainment. All monies raided this year will again be used towards recreational programming on weekends and evenings for our residents.
If you would like to participate as a walker, click on this link to print the registration form. 2014 Simkin Stroll Brochure
