Heartland Recreation Commission
September
The windows are open, admitting the September breeze: a month that smells like notepaper and pencil shavings, autumn leaves and car oil. A month that smells like progress, like moving on.
Babysitting Course
Whether you’re a teen who stays home alone or plans to babysit this course is for you. This rewarding day is filled with first aid, safety in the home and much more. Open to ages 12 plus. Course is October 16 from 9 till 4pm at the Heartland Multiplex $55 per person. Register with HRC.
START
Set time aside to read together for ages 3 – 5 plus caregivers at the MacGregor Library on Mondays from 9:30 till 11:30 am. 6 sessions Oct 5 – Nov 16. To register contact the MacGregor Library.
Gala
We’re looking for gala sponsors! We’re excited to announce the Victoria Place Gala, happening October 30, 2026 at Austin Community Hall, featuring Olympic curling champion Jennifer Jones.
This special evening will bring our community together to celebrate Victoria Place and raise funds for Phase 2 of our assisted living facility — helping us continue building a brighter future for seniors in our community. We’re looking for local businesses, organizations and individuals who would like to sponsor this meaningful event. Sponsorship is a wonderful opportunity to: • Support an important community project • Help make a lasting difference for local seniors • Gain recognition throughout the gala and promotional materials • Show your support for the future of our community
We have multiple sponsorship levels available to fit a variety of budgets and businesses.
If you or your business would like to become a sponsor, please send us a message or contact Rilee at 204-685-2644 or generalmanager@victoriaplace.org and we’d be happy to provide the sponsorship package. Let’s come together and make this an incredible night for our community! COMMUNITY. CONNECTION. A FUTURE FOR OUR SENIORS. October 30, 2026 Austin Community Hall Featuring Jennifer JonesJoin us for the Victoria Place Gala on October 30 at 6 pm at the Austin Hall. Celebrating community and building the future of senior housing. Jennifer Jones the Olympic curling champion will be join us for the evening. For tickets, please contact 204-685-2644. It is going to be a great evening.
Healthy Baby
If you’re pregnant or have a baby under the age of one, come to a healthy baby community support program. First and third Tuesday of each month at 10 am at the MacGregor United Church. For more information please smanns@southernhealth.ca
Portage Shuttle
Need a ride to Portage from Austin, MacGregor or Sidney? $10 for a ride in the Handivan. Call 204-685-2977 to book your seat.
Victoria Place
Did you know that Victoria place has foot care, exercise classes, hairdresser, movie nights and other activities for seniors. If you would like more info call Karen 204-685-2083.
North Norfolk Connect
Register with us and never miss out on the latest news, events, weather, and alert messages from the Municipality of North Norfolk. We also have a month newsletter each month, sign up now and know what is going on. Phone the office 204-685-2211 to make sure.
Pet License
Each pet license is valid for the lifetime of the pet. Please contact the Municipal office to get one today for your pet.
CRC
The Food Vault (Community Resource Centre) is open for food bank requests and donations Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-4. We are located in MacGregor at 24 Hampton St E and provide help to those living in North Norfolk. We welcome donations of any nonperishable food such as soup, vegetables, fruit, cereal, pasta and sauce, and snacks. For more information you can call or text Julie at 204.685.2977 or find us on facebook at crcfoodvault or instagram at the_food_vault_crc.
Empties
Bring your empty beer bottle and cans to the MacGregor Hotel and inform staff that you would like to donate the money to the North Norfolk Trails committee. All proceed are going toward the development of a trail system in the Municipality North Norfolk. Thank you everyone.
WANTED
If you play any musical instrument and/or sing and are 50 years old or older - then we need YOU!! The MacGregor Senior Drop-In Center monthly jam session is in search of you!! If you are interest, please contact Patrick Sinnott 204-782-0039 or just show up on September 25 at 1 pm for the next jam session at 92 Hampton St in MacGregor.
MacGregor Chase the Ace
The MacGregor Chase the Ace on Thursdays, selling starts at 6 pm and draw is at 7 pm at the MacGregor Golf Course. Each week we have a different local service group who sells 50/50. Come for a drink, a laugh, and a chance to win some cash!
MacGregor Cemetery
Will be accepting donations for the installation of a columbarium at the MacGregor Cemetery. Donations can be dropped off at the Municipal office in MacGregor.
Come play cards.
The MacGregor Senior drop-in center is welcoming people to come play cards or a game of pool on Monday and Wednesday at 1 pm.
Rest Haven Meals
Rest Haven has a meal program in MacGregor. Mealtime is 5 pm and all meals include meat, starch, veggies and dessert. To register for a meal, you must call the day before (before 8 pm) to 204-685-3158. Cost of the meal is $10.00 per plate and take out is $12.
Power skating
Up your game and have your child take part in power skating this year at the MacGregor Stride Centre. Ages 5 -13 plus welcome. On Wednesdays from October till Nov. $95 per player. Register with HRC.
Learn to skate Lessons
Ebany Goderis is returning again this season to teach kids how to skate. Mondays starting October 19 till March. $125 - $150 per person depending on age. Register with HRC.
Barre Class
Come join a barre class with Kendall on Wednesdays starting in Sept at 5:30 at the Heartland Multiplex. $15 drop in per person, register with HRC.
PD Days
HRC runs child care on PD day during the school year. $25 per day per child. Register with HRC.
Food handler training program
HRC is hosting a MB health certified food handlers training program on October 3 at the MacGregor High school from 9 till 5pm. $100 per person. Register with HRC.
Perogy Supper
Hopes Journey Home is hosting a perogy supper on October 2, at the Austin Hall from 4:30 till 7pm. On the menu is cottage cheese perogies, cream gravy, bacon, ham and onions with ice cream for dessert. For more information 204-871-2077
Knit/Stitch Group
Everyone is welcome to come join our stitch group who meets at the Norfolk Norfolk Library the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 till 8 pm. Any kind of stitcher is welcome – cross stitch, embroidery, crochet etc. Any level is welcome…informal get together of people who enjoy stitching…and bring your own project to work on.
Glass Fusing
Loretta is coming back to MacGregor to host another glass fusing class. Join us on November 24 at 6 pm at the Heartland Multiplex. You can choose to make a plate or a wave for $65 all materials are included, just need to bring your ideas. To register contact HRC.
Grounds for reading
Bring a coffee in your favorite cup and enjoy catching up with old and new friends at the North Norfolk MacGregor Library on Tuesday 10:30 till noon starting on September 22.
CPR and First Aid
This is a level C with basic first aid and AD training. October 15 starting at 6 pm at the Heartland Multiplex. Cost $110 per person. Register with HRC.
If you would like more information about these events, please contact HRC.
Think you missed something, visit our facebook page for more of what is happening in the municipality of North Norfolk. Please let me know. HRC contact hrc@northnorfolk.ca, 204-685-2202