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Peer Support Groups

You are not alone. CNIB has peer support groups meeting on a regular basis. This is an opportunity for you to meet with other people who are living with the same kind of challenges and successes that you are.

Manitoba Groups

  • Beausejour: Meets once a month. For more information, contact Kathy Ilg, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Brandon: The Encounters Support Group in Brandon meets on the last Monday of the month form 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the CNIB office in Brandon. For more information, contact Brenda Trommelen, Brandon office, by phone at 204-727-0631 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Dauphin: Meets on the first Thursday of the month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Dauphin Seniors Drop-In Centre. For more information, contact Brenda Trommelen, Brandon office, by phone at 204-727-0631 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Morden: Meets on the second Thursday of the month at the Morden Friendship Center from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. For more information, contact Brianna Fuellbrandt, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Peguis: Meets once a month. For more information, contact Ann Harry, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Portage la Prairie: Meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Herman Pryor Center. For more information, contact Laura Layton, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Selkirk: Meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Gordon Howard Senior Centre in Selkirk. For more information, contact Laura Layton, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.

  • Steinbach: Meets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Steinbach United Church. For more information, contact Dorothy Orebanjo, Winnipeg office, by phone at 204-774-5421 or email manitoba@cnib.ca.


Saskatchewan Groups

  • Estevan: Meets the last Wednesday of every second month starting in September, at 1 pm at the Lions Hall, Nicholson Centre. Does not meet in the summer. For more information, contact the Regina office by phone at 306-525-2571 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Kindersley: Meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10 am to noon, except July and August, at the Dawnview Court, 322 Railway East. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Lloydminster: Meets on the third Wednesday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, at Dr. Hemstock Residence, 4202- 54th Avenue- Hearth Stone Place. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Meadow Lake: Meets on the third Wednesday every month, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Villa Centre Complex, 306-3rd Avenue West. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Moose Jaw:Meets on the first Wednesday of every second month starting in September, at 10:00 am at Rosewood Apartments. Does not meet in the summer. For more information, contact the Regina office by phone at 306-525-2571 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Nipawin: Meets on the second Tuesday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Cedar Manor, 103 3rd Avenue East. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • North Battleford: Meets on the third Tuesday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 to 3:00, at Ruth White Manor , 1191 – 104th Street. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Rainbow Connection, Prince Albert: The Prince Albert Rainbow Connection meets on the first Monday of each month from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Parkland Hall, 9 Avenue and 15 St. W. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Prince Albert: Meets on the last Wednesday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, in the Community Clinic (basement level). For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Saskatoon Downtown/NSILC: Meets on the last Tuesday of each month, except July and August, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Northern Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre 237 – 5TH AVE. N. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Saskatoon Scott Forget: Meets on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, September, November from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, in the Scott Forget Towers Dining Room, 2501 Louise Street. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Saskatoon Sunset: Meets on the last Thursday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, Luther Sunset Activity Room, 1212 Osler Street. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Swift Current: Meets on the third Thursday of every second month starting in September, at 1:30 pm in the Lions Hall. Yearly wind-up barbeque in July. For more information, contact the Regina office by phone at 306-525-2571 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Tisdale: Meets the second Wednesday in January, March, May, September and November, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, at Cedar Villa, 1109 – 98th St. For more information, contact the Saskatoon office by phone at 306-374-4545 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Weyburn: Meets on the last Tuesday of every second month starting in September at 1:30pm at the Legion Towers. For more information, contact the Regina office by phone at 306- 525-2571 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

  • Yorkton:Meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30pm at Queen Elizabeth Court. Does not meet in the summer. For more information, contact the Regina office by phone at 306-525-2571 or email saskatchewan@cnib.ca.

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