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Doug Mackie, founder of Men’s Sheds Canada, has received the Manitoba Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Community Award!
Doug Mackie founded the first Canadian shed in 2011 in Winnipeg. Doug recognized that many men in his community had both time on their hands and a tendency to suffer from isolation, loneliness, and depression. This was especially true after they retired as many men tie big parts of their identities to their careers. Since starting MenSheds Manitoba, Doug has helped men come together, stay productive, and contribute to the community—all of which are keys to good overall health.
Congratulations Doug!
Doug Mackie founded the first Canadian shed in 2011 in Winnipeg. Doug recognized that many men in his community had both time on their hands and a tendency to suffer from isolation, loneliness, and depression. This was especially true after they retired as many men tie big parts of their identities to their careers. Since starting MenSheds Manitoba, Doug has helped men come together, stay productive, and contribute to the community—all of which are keys to good overall health.
Congratulations Doug!
Docs Hockey $25,000 Assist To Men’s Shed
The Doctor’s Hockey Tournament has been held in Vernon and area rinks every spring for over 35 years, and is now the largest physicians tournament in Western Canada. Approximately 24 teams of physicians gather to laugh, learn, release a little stress on the ice, and play for some trophy bragging rights. They also make meaningful contributions back to their communities with the tournament proceeds.
In addition to supporting The Canadian Mental Health Association and one other local charity annually, the Doctors Hockey Tournament also makes periodic additional donations when funds permit. This year, the docs wanted to begin forging some new and meaningful relationships that contribute to men’s health. They heard about the efforts of Men’s Shed Vernon, and invited them for a discussion and proposal. It turns out that Men’s Shed had just completed a five year strategic plan, and a third party feedback study from their membership, that enabled them to speak to the compatibility of the two organizations. The Doctors Hockey Tournament agreed to assist the Men’s Shed plan with a $25,000 donation.
“Local physician Dr. Will Cawkell started this tournament back in 1983 intending to support local charities. This significant contribution to the work of the Men’s Shed aligns with our belief that social connection, whether in a locker room or a workshop, benefits men’s mental health and the health of their families”, states Dr. Manish Bhatt, one of the tournament directors.
Men's Shed Vernon David Friesen responds: "In hockey, an assist from a prominent player can come at the right time to help a novice player score. In a similar way, the grant of $25,000 from the renowned Doctor’s Hockey Tournament, happened at just the right time for Men’s Shed Vernon. The guys from the shed were so encouraged by this gesture that they quickly matched the grant putting MSV in much better financial shape for the future.”
The Doctor’s Hockey Tournament has been held in Vernon and area rinks every spring for over 35 years, and is now the largest physicians tournament in Western Canada. Approximately 24 teams of physicians gather to laugh, learn, release a little stress on the ice, and play for some trophy bragging rights. They also make meaningful contributions back to their communities with the tournament proceeds.
In addition to supporting The Canadian Mental Health Association and one other local charity annually, the Doctors Hockey Tournament also makes periodic additional donations when funds permit. This year, the docs wanted to begin forging some new and meaningful relationships that contribute to men’s health. They heard about the efforts of Men’s Shed Vernon, and invited them for a discussion and proposal. It turns out that Men’s Shed had just completed a five year strategic plan, and a third party feedback study from their membership, that enabled them to speak to the compatibility of the two organizations. The Doctors Hockey Tournament agreed to assist the Men’s Shed plan with a $25,000 donation.
“Local physician Dr. Will Cawkell started this tournament back in 1983 intending to support local charities. This significant contribution to the work of the Men’s Shed aligns with our belief that social connection, whether in a locker room or a workshop, benefits men’s mental health and the health of their families”, states Dr. Manish Bhatt, one of the tournament directors.
Men's Shed Vernon David Friesen responds: "In hockey, an assist from a prominent player can come at the right time to help a novice player score. In a similar way, the grant of $25,000 from the renowned Doctor’s Hockey Tournament, happened at just the right time for Men’s Shed Vernon. The guys from the shed were so encouraged by this gesture that they quickly matched the grant putting MSV in much better financial shape for the future.”
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PRESS RELEASE
Men’s Shed Vernon Makes New Connections When Men’s Shed Vernon first started meeting early in 2018, word was getting out about their community spirit and focus on encouraging other guys to be vital in retirement. They were visited by a curious Jim Popowich from the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. It turns out that the Men’s Shed filled a sweet spot for Jim. They wanted to give back to other non profit organizations in the community, were making a difference in each other’s lives, and needed some help. Since those first interactions, Men’s Shed has built several projects for Allan Brooks Nature Centre such as an interactive bright yellow “BEE Box”, and a custom trail side bench for visitors to relax and enjoy the views. Men’s Shed has donated items to the annual auctions, and have turned out to help in the spring cleanup at the nature centre. Both groups have been enjoying the friendships and mutual support. The Men’s Shed guys have discovered a great place to take their grandkids for some quality time with nature. To learn more about these two Vernon community assets: www.abnc.ca and www.mensshedvernon.ca |
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Monday April 30th saw a turnout of 15 men to the barbecue at Swan Lake. The sun came out just for us. It was good to meet everyone as well as some new members.
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Starting out the Vernon British Columbia chapter of Men's Shed saw a good turnout at our first meeting.
If you know anyone that would benefit from the program, let us know (and them). I was surprised by one statistic that said one of the largest age groups for men committing suicide is the 67 year old bracket. As Red Green always says "We're in this together".
Lastly look at the projects page. There's some exciting things coming up.
We Build Meaning & Well Being Into Men's Lives By Engaging Hands, Hearts & Minds.
Starting out the Vernon British Columbia chapter of Men's Shed saw a good turnout at our first meeting.
If you know anyone that would benefit from the program, let us know (and them). I was surprised by one statistic that said one of the largest age groups for men committing suicide is the 67 year old bracket. As Red Green always says "We're in this together".
Lastly look at the projects page. There's some exciting things coming up.
We Build Meaning & Well Being Into Men's Lives By Engaging Hands, Hearts & Minds.
