Location:
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place
(formerly named North Centennial Pool and Recreation Facility)
86 Sinclair Street
Winnipeg MB R2X 1X1
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Office Hours of Operation:
October to June during the fall, winter and spring programs
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(excluding holidays)
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We will do our best to respond to telephone, email or post inquiries at the earliest opportunity.
Telephone: 204-582-0066
email: ncsc@shaw.ca
FB (NCSA members only): www/facebook.com/groups/ncseniorswpg/
Webpage: ncseniors.ca
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Community connections
Without the continued support of our community partners, the North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg would not be able to maintain the level of programs it has the good fortune of providing for its members. The NCSA Board of Directors acknowledges the continuing co-operation and financial support of our community funding sponsors.
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Excerpt from The Winnipeg Foundation Annual Report:
“Grandma and Grandpa Swim Program
January 13, 2016
The kids at Action Centre Day Nursery can’t wait for Tuesday mornings. That’s when they get to spend fun one-on-one time with their “grandma” or “grandpa” in the water at North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Centre. Playing with pool noodles, kicking and splashing, riding in a floating car, the kids have a great time and their laughter echoes through pool. And, the smiles are just as big on the faces of the seniors who volunteer for the weekly program.
North Centennial Seniors Association has been offering the program for more than 30 years and Action Centre is just one of five inner-city daycares that now takes part. The sessions help kids gain confidence in the water, provide a safe environment for healthy activity and allow them to build strong relationships with caring individuals.
It wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of the community. The City of Winnipeg provides the pool space and life guards at no charge, and the seniors volunteer their time (some of them have been doing so almost since the program began). A grant from The Winnipeg Foundation this year helped cover the cost of a bus to transport the kids.
The program has won awards for community service, both from the City and the Province. But, for organizers and volunteers, the biggest reward comes in the form of laughter, hugs and happy memories.
This grant was made possible by the Moffat Family Fund, a Donor Advised Fund that enriches the lives of kids and families.“
Excerpt from The Winnipeg Free Press, Saturday, February 25, 2017:
Update November, 2017: The NCSA received a Multi-Year Grant from The Winnipeg Foundation’s Moffat Family Fund to cover busing expenditures incurred until 2020/2021.
Update November, 2018: In addition, the Grandma and Grandpa Swim Program has received an additional one year grant for 2019/2020 from the Circle of Life Endowment Fund to cover expenditures related to the children’s Christmas party and spring carnival.
Update January, 2020: The Grandma and Grandpa Swim Program were very fortunate to receive another one year grant for 2020/2021 from the Circle of Life Endowment Fund to cover expenditures related to the swim program.
Update March, 2020: The North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg Inc. has received a one-time grant from the Winnipeg Foundation’s Gray Family Fund for the purchase of a new stove.
Update April, 2020: The Grandma and Grandpa Swim Program has received support from the Shirley and Don McQueen Fund for expenses supporting this activity.
Update December 2021: The NCSA received a subsidization grant to assist the club with costs related to COVID recovery.
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Excerpt from the North End Community Renewal Corporations web site:
“NECRC is committed to the social, economic and cultural renewal of the North End of Winnipeg.
NECRC defines its development goals through annual consultations and ongoing networking with North End residents and businesses. The corporation works with community committees to plan and implement development strategies in its goal to revitalize the North End.
NECRC operates on principles of Community Economic Development using a development system approach to bring about renewal in the North End. Our seven development themes: housing, employment, culture and diversity, community, safety, economic and recreation and wellness combine to maximize the impact of our community initiatives.“
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The community funding arm of NECRC is the North End Revitalization Incorporated.
“NERI Small Grants Fund
North End Revitalization Incorporated (NERI) provides a small grants fund for 5 North End communities.“
The North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg has received funding to enhance its fitness programs, to improve administrative operations and for support of the Grandma/Grandpa Swim Program.
The NCSA’s Grandma & Grandpa Swim Program was the recipient of a grant from NERI in 2018 to hold activities celebrating 35 years of community service.
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The North Centennial Seniors Association operates from the Sergeant Tommy Prince Place at 90 Sinclair Street in Winnipeg.
The City of Winnipeg maintains the building and the space occupied by the NCSA. The NCSA received financial support from the City’s Community Services Department for certified fitness instructors conducting the dryland and pool activities. With the members’ return following the 2020/2021 shutdown due to COVID, the NCSA’s membership takes on the financial responsibility to retain the certified instructors.
One of our certified fitness instructors who has taken members through their paces.
Leisure Guide Fall 2017 
A picture of some of the NCSA members participating in the Grandma and Grandpa swim program was featured on the front page of the City of Winnipeg’s Winter 2017 Leisure Guide.
The Grandma and Grandpa Swim Program has been on hold since March 2020 due to COVID concerns. The North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg is excited to announce the return of this program for participating day cares on October 18, 2022. If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact the NCSA office.
The NCSA recognizes the management and staff of the Recreational Facility for their valued assistance with set up for lunch tables and chairs and other operational requirements that routinely arise.
Update December 2021: The NCSA received a Wellness Grant (related to COVID) from the City of Winnipeg, through the office of the city counsellor for the ward from which the NCSA operates, Mr. R. Eadie. The funds were used to purchase hand sanitizer stations within the NCSA space.
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The Manitoba Community Services Council (MCSC) allocates funds and/or bingo events to non-profit, volunteer community service, social service, recreation, and health-related organizations in Manitoba.
The NCSA received a grant in 2017 to replace the industrial dishwasher and improve shelving and storage space.
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In 2019 the NCSA was the recipient of a grant from the “Healthy Together Now” fund. This grant was used to enhance NCSA members’ health by promoting mental and physical opportunities to ensure they remain independent and vital within the community”.
Update December 2021: The NCSA was the recipient of a grant from the “Healthy Together Now” fund. This grant is to provide financial support for activities which will encourage members to return for exercise programs following the 2020/2021 shutdown due to COVID.
Update June 2022: The NCSA received approval to reallocate funds from the “Healthy Together Now” fund from arts to purchase urban walking poles. This newly introduced activity has proven to be extremely popular with our members after being introduced through the Point Douglas Coalition and the Active Aging in Manitoba/Manitoba 55+ Games.
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In 2019 the NCSA was the recipient of a grant from the “New Horizons for Seniors Program” from the Government of Canada. This grant provided the funds needed by the NCSA to improve their communications to their members. This grant was received in the year that the NCSA will be celebrating 35 years since it was incorporated. The acquisition of computers, printer, projector for presentations and sound system with microphones will enable the NCSA to send and receive relevant information that can be relayed to members in a timely and efficient manner.
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In 2021, the NCSA was the recipient of a Province of Manitoba Bridge Grant. This grant is to be used to recover from the shutdown related to COVID. The club was shut down from March 17, 2020 to October 2, 2021 due to COVID restrictions. Expenses still accrued (eg. telephone, insurance) and fundraising efforts were cancelled resulting in a loss of revenues.
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The North Centennial Seniors Association of Winnipeg Inc. became a new member of the Manitoba Association of Senior Centres in April 2022. The MASC provides a network to other senior centres in Winnipeg and in rural Manitoba.
In addition to, the MASC provided the NCSA a grant in 2022 for intergenerational activities. The NCSA utilized the grant in support of its Grandma & Grandpa Swim Program.
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