Everyone needs a safe place where they can get together with other like-minded individuals, including older men.

And that’s how Men’s Sheds came to be.

Here, Fred Bobrowski with the Manitoba association explains what they are.

“Men Sheds are basically a community hub where men can gather to share skills, learn and support each other in a welcoming environment. They are places where men can belong, grow and contribute whether to others or to their community.”

This grassroots organization started in Australia in the late 1990s and expanded to Canada in the early 2000s.

There are over 150 Men’s Sheds in Canada so far, with provincial associations in B.C, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

Learn more about Men’s Sheds and how to attend an upcoming virtual meeting on June 25th. Catch the details on Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.