The General Council of Winnipeg Community Centres recognized 63 community service volunteers at the recently held Above and Beyond Banquet, an event that recognizes the backbone of community centres, volunteers, for their commitment in various recreational opportunities that encourage participation and healthy lifestyle.
Kababayan Joseph Reynante of Tyndall Park Community Centre was one and the sole Filipino awardee among 63 recognized. Reynante, better known to the community as “Kuya Joe” reached out to Tyndall Community Centre in 2016 to form Seniors 55+ Fitness Program.He believed that it was a project that will help and benefit a lot of seniors like him. He developed the program and collaborated with instructors. They offer zumba, line dancing, stretch/strength exercise and yoga.
From Monday – Friday, 9:30-10:30am at Tyndall Park CC, a group of 40 active seniors, according to Kuya Joe, “gather to become stronger and healthier.”
