Community Organizations

Healthy Active Minnedosa is a chronic disease prevention initiative, promoting better health through more activity, healthier eating and cessation of smoking. It is funded by Manitoba Health and Healthy Living. We meet about every two months and welcome new members.

Click here to download the Healthy Active Minnedosa brochure

October, 2012 - Active Teen Sponsorship - Healthy Active Minnedosa is offering to pay up to a maximum of $60.00 towards a membership fee at an individual sport/activity within Minnedosa. E.g. Yoga, Bowling, Gym, Skiing, etc. (Sorry no team sports at this time)
We will sponsor 25 teens (ages 14-18). Each sponsored teen will be required to participate at chosen activity for no less than 6 hours within a maximum of 6 weeks.
Applications can be found at Minnedosa Rec Office or healthyactivemdsa@gmail.com

The Minnedosa Lions Club meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Sanderson Room at the Minnedosa Community Conference Centre. Vistors are welcome.
The Lions Club meets to serve the community and individuals in need, to help make our community a better place to live.
For more more information, contact one of the following:
     Current President - Gordon Kingdon 867-5804
     Vice-President - Gareth Boys 724-7422
     Secretary - Ken Gill 867-2014

The Little River Game and Fish Association of Minnedosa was founded approximately 12 years ago to promote and enhance the sport of hunting and fishing in our area of the province.  We are affiliated with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation and we presently have a membership of 67.  Our group actively sponsors many worthwhile projects in the community.  If you are interested in becoming a member you may contact Bob Graham at 867- 2438

The Manitoba Neurofibromatosis Support Group (MBNF) is committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by neurofibromatosis (NF). MBNF provides support, promotes awareness by educating the public and aids in funding researach to improve treatment and find a cure for NF. MBNF hosts a variety of events throughout the year, publishes an annual newsletter, distributes resources, and provides an up-to-date website with a members forum to allow contact opportunity.

Donations to the Food Bank may be dropped off at the United Church Office at 48 Main Street South, back door.

The Food Bank operates 2 days a week, Tuesday 10:00-12:00 and Thursday 1:00-3:00 and is manned by volunteers.

The Minnedosa Foundation is a community run organization that provides funding to charitable organizations that enrich and sustain the community. The Foundation's Trustee manages the fund built through donations from citizens like yourself. All gifts to the Foundation are eligible for tax receipts.

Click here to view pictures and information on Aaron Hutton concert "There's No Place Like Home" held September 23, 2011 in Minnedosa.

Click here to download our information brochure

Click here to download our grant application

Click to view the 2011 grant recipients

Mission Statement
To plan, organize and implement recreational programs which include physical, social, artistic and intellectual group recreation, for those people that live within the designated recreation district, and promote recreation as a viable necessity for the community through successful programs, networking, with organizations, media assistance and developing a volunteer base.

2013 Spring Recreation Guide page 1, page 2

Summer Day Camps - 2012

The 50+ Seniors Activity Cenre opened its doors in the fall of 2008.  It hosts a variety of activities including floor shuffleboard, pool, card games, Wii games, quilting guild, scrabble & beginner bridge.  Luncheons are scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month. 

Hours
Monday , Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 
1:00pm - 4:00pm

A non-profit organization, run by volunteers, which organizes agricultural activities and events such as the annual Minnedosa Ag Society Fair.

For information on 2012 Ag Society Fair, click here

People, Plant and Pride - All Growing Together

Communities in Bloom is a volunteer organization dedicated to town pride and beautification. The categories our community is judged on include:
- Heritage Preservation
- Landscaped Areas
- Floral Displays
- Urban Forestry
- Turf Areas
- Community Involvement
- Tidiness Effort
- Environmental Awareness
New volunteers are always welcome to assist with these efforts.

Minnedosa Fitness Centre Co-operative Inc. is a non-profit community service co-operative.

The fitness centre provides opportunities and health benefits for:  community youth, sport organizations, pre-season conditioning for athletes, & the general public interested in a healthy life style.

Contact: Glen Bell (President) 204-867-5172

Or for new–or renewed  membership  204-867-3607 - 48 Main St N (Sharon's Town & Country Insurance)

Working towards the beautification of Minnedosa.

The organization encourages gardening and horticulture by way of shows, plant sales, and workshops.

The Minnedosa Performing Arts Committee coordinates the Expressions Concert Series.

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing live performances to Minnedosa. These performances include a variety of performing arts: vocal, instrumental, drama and dance and many genres from classical to contemporary to country.  Our concerts will appeal to a wide audience of all ages.

We couldn’t do this without the work of our volunteer committee members and the generous support of our sponsors: Canadian Heritage; Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism; Heritage Co-op; Minnedosa Foundation; Peter Harrison of Sutton-Harrison Realty, and Minnedosa Credit Union.

Click here for information on Expressions Concert Series 2012-2013.

The Minnedosa Rotary Club meets Thursdays at 5:15 pm at the Minnedosa Golf and Curling Club. Anyone welcome.

The Minnedosa Rotary Club has donated an electronic billboard located on Main Street, which is available for community events to be advertised. Contact the Recreation Office at minrec@mts.net or 204-867-2250 to have your community event posted. Click here to view signage guidelines.

A club for anyone with a passion for vintage and special interest vehicles. No vehicle required, just an interest in a newly formed car club.

Contact: Don Morrison 204-826-2062 don.holly.morrison@gmail.com or
David Popien 204-868-5298 dave_popien@hotmail.com

Events in 2013:
May 26, 2013 - Cruize to the Valley
1:00-5:00pm on 2nd Avenue S.W., Minnedosa
50/50 Draw with proceeds going to Minnedosa Daycare Centre

July 13, 2013 - Minnedosa FunFest Parade
11:00am - Downtown Minnedosa - with Car Show following

August 25, 2013 - Cruize to the Valley
1:00-5:00pm on 2nd Avenue S.W., Minnedosa

The River's Edge Recreation Park Project is a grass roots effort to develop a recreational area west of Tanner's Crossing School, north of the river.  Our plan is to develop this area in 5 phases over 5-7 years.  

Phase 1: Walking trail, bike park and parking lot

Phase 2: Dog Park

Phase 3: 9 hole Disc Golf Course

Phase 4: Skate Park

Phase 5: Additional 9 holes Disc Golf

For more information on this community project, click here

RRFA is a non-profit volunteer based organization which provides a venue for student performance and adjudication in the following disciplines:  piano, speech arts, band, instrumental, vocal, choral & dance.  The festival alternates between the communities of Rivers and Minnedosa (2 years at each location).  The 2013 festival will be held in Rivers March 11-22, 2013.

ENTRY DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2013

A non-profit organization, Services to Seniors, is available to support living for seniors and people with disabilities. With funding through the Assiniboine Regional Health Authority, the focus is on wellness.

The Minnedosa Chapter of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday evening at 6:45 at the MCI Library (except when school is closed). New members welcome.

Minnedosa UCT meets the 1st Thursday of each month at the Regional Library. We have 4 main areas in which we do fundraising and awareness. They are: cancer, safety, youth/drug, and intellectual disabled. We have weekly Bingo on Tuesday - funds raised are used and stay in our community. UCT is a fraternal benefit society offering members insurance products and other benefits since 1888. We are truly united by a common theme of "People Helping People."

I invite you to join us and experience the fun, fraternalism and philanthropy that is UCT.