Phil Miller passed away peacefully at the Portage General Hospital on Monday Feb. 19, 2018. He was a longtime member of the Portage Stroke Survivors Support Group. He was active in the Lions Club and served as a District Governor. He was also noted for a good sense of humor. For many years he was a member of the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba. Donations in Phil’s memory may be made to the above organization at : Unit B -247 Provencher Blvd., Winnipeg. MB. R2H OG6.
Thank you to The Portage la Prairie Stroke Survivors Support Group for hosting our Winnipeg members at the recent Christmas Lunch. The company, conversation and of course the menu was very enjoyable.
THE PORTAGE STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
If you or a family member has had a stroke, then this group may be able to help you.
You are invited as a visitor to attend and meet the members. There is no cost to join the group or attend meetings.
The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm at the Herman Prior Centre Portage la Prairie,
40 Royal Road North, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1, Canada
Coffee, tea, dainties, treats, movies – yes the oldies and goodies
Karaoke singing and much, much more in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere
Chat with people who experience stroke recovery and family members
No RSVP required
The Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba (SRAM) exists to remind stroke survivors that they are not alone, that there is life after a stroke and a place for rehabilitation, support, and friendship with others who understand.
Twenty years ago, in her 40s and with a young family, Anne Manitowich discovered the value and importance of SRAM, up close and personal, when she suffered first one stroke, and then another two years later.
The devastating experience affected her vision, focus, reaction time, balance and short-term memory. As a result, Manitowich can no longer drive or work. But she’s focused on what she can do. Having since become a member of the Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba based in St. Boniface, Manitowich is now actively involved in being there for other stroke survivors by volunteering her time facilitating peer support groups.
On Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 pm at 247 Provencher Blvd., a new peer support group will begin for people recovering from a stroke.
The support group will run the third Tuesday of every month. Knowing there are services and resources for stroke recovery can be the difference between isolation and thriving. Winnipeg Free Press New Peer Stroke Recovery Group
