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mArqUEE SPONSOr RONA HOme ANd GARdeN RONA works to provide Canadians with the best products and advice to build and renovate their homes in total confidence. RONA's goals: • A satisfied client • A passion for a job well done • A strong desire to win, as a team • The challenge that comes from being the Canadian leader in our industry • Placing the needs of our clients at the centre of our decisions • Creating a workplace that is stimulating and enjoyable through clearly defined roles and responsibilities with teams singularly focused on delivering results • Displaying a proactive and responsible attitude • Creating an environment marked by rigour and discipline • Striving for efficiency and simplicity in our execution each and every day • Create an environment open to change and innovation • Plan and lead the way in getting things done • Recognize everyone's contributions PlATINUm SPONSOr HOmesteAd Our first priority is to provide the best possible service in support of our residents and to deliver that service in a secure and comfortable residential setting in which a sense of community is encouraged. Homestead Manitoba has been a leading provider of assisted living for seniors in Winnipeg since 2003. Thanks to our attentive, caring and professional staff, we offer Winnipeg's most relaxing and enjoyable lifestyle choices for seniors. Homestead Manitoba is a Winnipeg-based company, understanding the needs and wants of Winnipeggers and their families alike. Contact us today for more information or to book a tour at one of our buildings. Visit our website at homesteadmanitoba.ca GOld SPONSOrS edisON PROPeRties Edison Properties — Your Partner at Home for 50 Years With nearly 5,000 suites throughout Winnipeg, Edison Properties is celebrating our 50th year of commitment to convenient, comfortable and safe apartment living. We offer a range of options from cozy bachelor apartments to luxurious penthouse suites. With personal services such as meal programs, weekly grocery shopping trips, organized social clubs, planned recreational events and onsite health resources, Edison Properties offers a number of buildings ideal for older adults. Edison Properties recently completed construction on the brand-new Ruth Gardens. This 10-storey, three-building, luxury apartment complex in North Kildonan features in-suite laundry, stainless steel appliances and beautiful kitchen and bathroom features in every apartment. Visit edisonproperties.ca/residential/vacancy online to find the suite that's right for you. Welcome home! tOweRs ReAlty GROuP wiNNiPeG GOld BuyeR Most people have some unused, unwanted, or maybe even broken gold and silver jewelry sitting idle in their homes. Perhaps you have an old coin collection, set of tarnished silverware or even a removed dental filling for sale? If you are down- sizing, spring cleaning, dealing with the estate of a loved one or just looking for a little quick cash, Winnipeg Gold Buyer is the city's largest network of licensed precious metal dealers and buyers.They offer quick, courteous and fair market prices for your valuable items when it is time to liquidate. Proven by an undercover CBC I-Team investigation to pay the highest rate in the city, you can be confident in dealing with any one of Winnipeg Gold Buyer's three convenient locations: 1147 Henderson Highway, 628 St. Anne's Road, and 3127 Portage Avenue. SIlVEr SPONSOrS CONNeCt HeARiNG At Connect Hearing, we believe that every sound connects us to our world. We enable better hearing. We offer a full spectrum of hearing testing and solutions to meet our customers' lifestyles and budgets. Our approach with our customers is warm, professional and straightforward. Connect Hearing is the largest network of registered Audiologists and professional Hearing Instrument Practitioners in Canada. Over the past 35 years, in communities across the country, we've helped people stay connected to the sounds they enjoy most. If you, a loved one, or a friend has questions about their hearing, drop by our booth for a complimentary Hearing Health Check. We're here to help at three clinic locations: 130- 3025 Portage Ave., 204-885-6422 McIvor Mall, 1795 Henderson Hwy., 204-582-3968 130-701 Regent Ave. W., 204-942-7646 diGNity memORiAl Celebrating Lives With Dignity We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, the Dignity Memorial® network is the name families turn to for compassionate and professional final arrangements. Dignity Memorial providers care for more than 300,000 families each year and understands the importance of thoughtful, personalized arrangements. The Dignity Memorial brand is your assurance of quality, value, caring service and exceptional customer satisfaction. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honouring and preserving the story of one's life. Thomson "In The Park" Funeral Home and Cemetery – 204-925-1120 Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery – 204-222-3241 Thomson Funeral Home – 204-783-7211 Klassen Funeral Home – 204-338-0331 GReeNCRest PHARmACy We are your neighbourhood pharmacy — warm, friendly and trustworthy. You are uniquely one of a kind. We will complement your health-care needs by individualizing your care in a completely private and confidential manner. We offer free city-wide delivery and prescription pick-ups, home visits and consultations with a highly qualified, licensed pharmacist, blood pressure readings, blood sugar readings, medication reviews, blister packaging, lock-boxes, staff training, diabetic planning, asthma planning, as well as countless other follow-up services. We are fully transparent and you are completely in control. Our ultimate goal is to provide you the proper resources and information you need so you can take control of your own health and well- being! Call us at 204-415-3404 and gives us a try! You will not regret it! KemP HeARiNG CeNtRes Kemp Hearing Centres is a local, family-owned and operated company founded in 2001. Jason Kemp is a Doctor of Audiology with over 20 years of experience. Jason wears hearing aids himself and uses his personal experience with hearing loss to his clients' advantage to choose the best solutions for their needs and to set these devices to their full potential. There is no charge for hearing testing and no doctor referral required. Walk-ins are always welcome. All hearing aids are fit on a trial basis for 90 days and come with our no-risk, full money- back guarantee. There are no further charges for adjustments, hearing aid evaluations or subsequent hearing testing. Kemp Hearing Centres are the only hearing centres in Manitoba to receive the Better Business Bureau's Marketplace Excellence Torch Award for Ethics and Integrity in Business. Kemp Hearing Centres has recently opened two new state- of the-art clinics in the Linden Woods and St. James neighbourhoods with ample free parking. KiNG's tRANsfeR VAN liNes King's Transfer Van Lines is a Quality Award winning company that provides relocation services of both household and commercial goods. Using the Atlas Van Lines Network and over 40 years of industry experience, King's Transfer is able to transport almost anything to anywhere — locally, nationally or around the world. At King's Transfer the employees make a commitment to completing each job with great attention to detail and receive excellent customer reviews for their work. King's Transfer is a proud member of the Canadian Association of Movers and is Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating. Our staff are dedicated to maintaining this high level of customer satisfaction. King's Transfer staff keep the focus on their customers, ensuring they receive the optimal move services they deserve. 204-949-0733 winnipeg@kingstransfer.com www.kingstransfer.mb.ca lifestyles ReAl estAte ltd. We each have our own lifestyle which is created by our tastes, style and financial means. At Lifestyles Real Estate Ltd., we work with you to achieve the real estate lifestyle that is the best fit for your current needs. If we are dealing with clients as a Senior Real Estate Specialist®, they know we are here as a resource, not necessarily to help them buy and sell a home, but to provide information with regards to resources that might allow them to stay in their homes. However, if moving is ultimately the client's decision or their last option, we are here to provide them with resource information to help them downsize or look at options, such as properties with amenities or assisted living. OAKley OPtiCAl Oakley Optical Eye Care was established in 1949 and has not stopped growing and caring for the vision needs of people in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Started as a family business, Oakley remains under the leadership of David Oakley's grandsons; Bruce, Randy and Larry Hosegood and Dr. Greg Hosegood. With three locations in Winnipeg, Oakley's qualified and experienced doctors, opticians and staff bring fresh ideas to the table ensuring a continued strong presence in this community. As well as taking care of the vision needs in Winnipeg, Oakley actively supports the community, participating in many charity events and fundraisers. Services that Oakley provides include (but are not limited to) eye exams, contact lens fittings, glaucoma testing, dilated exams, visual field testing, referrals, letters and reports. Oakley carries a wide variety of frames and sunglasses to suit all lifestyles and personalities. While caring for every age, Oakley stays ahead of the curve for the aging demographic and their more specialized needs. Direct billing to Blue Cross and Great-West Life is a service Oakley provides to make purchasing eyeglasses easier for families. 130-1570 Kenaston Blvd., 204-489-2146 110-3025 Portage Ave., 204-831-5409 2-1570 Regent Ave., 204-654-3937 tHe PROGRessiVe CONseRVAtiVe CAuCus Of mANitOBA The Progressive Conservative Caucus of Manitoba is committed to building a province where everyone can succeed; where families can thrive; and where all Manitobans can reach their full potential. These goals will be accomplished by focusing on the needs of all Manitobans, from our children to our seniors. To succeed, we have been working tirelessly to engage Manitobans from all walks of life to participate in our inclusive policy development process. Some shared goals of Expo participants and our Caucus are: universal access to high quality and timely healthcare, compassionate care for those in need, promotion of efficient and effective government services, and access to resources that promote healthy living. We are looking forward to participating in the 8th Annual Expo, and are very excited to meet all guests and service providers assisting those 55+ to live and maintain healthy lifestyles. ROBiNsON liGHtiNG Robinson Lighting has been Winnipeg's first choice for lighting for over 75 years, and is now in our fourth generation of the Robinson Family. We are a leading lighting retailer and for us, lighting not only illuminates a space — it is also a beautiful, decorative design element. Lighting influences the way we feel, the way we work, the way we live. Our showroom offers the very latest lighting styles, trends and innovations, so what you see in our showroom are the most up-to-date designs and energy-efficient ideas. You'll be impressed with our extensive selection of lighting, while our renowned customer service will ensure the entire process is enjoyable, while meeting all of your specific lighting needs. With an ever-expanding product range, and staff members who are the leaders in their field, we are proud of what we stand for and the history that has led us to where we are today. brONZE SPONSOrS CReeKside PHysiOtHeRAPy CliNiC CRuisiN' witH seNiORs fRed dOuGlAs PlACe HOme iNsteAd seNiOR CARe mR. GARBAGe CORP. NeRium iNteRNAtiONAl - OPtimeRA NORtHlANd HeAltHCARe PROduCts tAylOR mCCAffRey llP ViCtORiA iNN HOtel & CONVeNtiON CeNtRe ViP HOme CARe iNC SPONSOrS | 07 LIFESTYLES EXPO 55+ HOUSING&ACTIVE