City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship
THURSDAY APRIL 2nd 2026 luncheon
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ELECTIONS
Program starts at 11:30 a.m.
The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY MARCH 30th
CHECK OUT OUR NEW DISCOUNTED LUNCHEON PRICE!!!!
Please reply to this email with either a “Yes” or “No” whether you are going to attend the luncheon or not and include your first and last name.
If you are UNABLE TO ATTEND THE LUNCHEON after saying you will be attending, please phone Alanna Hargan at (403)669-3793 no later than the morning of the luncheon to avoid payment.
Note: this email is not monitored the day of the luncheon.
WIN A FREE LUNCH!!!
We will be doing FOUR draws for a FREE LUNCH after the elections!!
LUNCHEON DETAILS:
Date Thursday April 2nd, 2026
Location Best Western Port O’Call hotel
1935 McKnight Blvd. NE (in Lower Level – Strathmore 1&2)
Time **The Annual General meeting will commence at 11:30 a.m.
** PLEASE NOTE: This is our Annual General Meeting and Elections. We will start at 11:30 for the annual general meeting; then break for lunch; then elections will take place after lunch.
Lunch Buffet Artisan Buns, Italian Wedding Soup, 2 Salads (Chef’s choice), Ricotta and Spinach Manicotti, Chicken Scallopini, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Desserts (2 Pieces per Person), Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular & Decaf, Selection of Teas
Member Lunch $30.00 Members Only price subsidy!
Guest lunch $35.00
Membership cost $10.00 for half the year (January 1 to August 31)
For any new member, the cost for half the year is now $10.00 per person (cash, cheque, or e-transfer) as our membership year is from August 31 to September 1.
If you choose to do an E-transfer, send it to cofcretireestreas@gmail.com but you must submit this prior to the day of the lunch.
Annual General meeting and elections:
In accordance with our bylaws, a separate email will be sent out with details about the AGM and elections, including the proposed bylaw changes that will be presented for a vote at this luncheon.
Following the elections, join us for FREE BINGO with PRIZES up for grabs!!
UPCOMING LUNCHEON DATES:
May 7
June 4
July TBD picnic
CUPE 38 BANQUET SATURDAY APRIL 18:
CUPE Local 38 holds an annual banquet to recognize members who have retired during the past year. CUPE 38 has set aside some tickets for our Retirees members to attend this year’s banquet.
If you are interested, the cost is $35.00 per person. The banquet location has changed. It is being held at the Palliser Hotel this year.
For payment and tickets please contact Kim Jaedicke kimjaedicke@gmail.com
SOCIAL COMMITTEE EVENTS:
APRIL: Wednesday April 22
A fun 5-Pin BOWLING event
Where: SPLITSVILLE at Glamorgan Shopping Centre,
3919 Richmond Rd SW, front entrance downstairs
When: APRIL 22 @ 1pm
Cost: $20.00 per person (payment required at sign up)
E-Transfer payment to
Bowl up to 2 hours (approx 2 games) followed by some extra fun if you so choose in the arcade. Wear your own clean shoes. The CoC Retirees Fellowship will also offer free nachos and a coffee, tea, or soft drink. You can purchase additional food and spirits or non-alcoholic drinks.
A limited number of lanes are available so be sure to sign up asap
Contact hdrougge@gmail.com or deblinley@shaw.ca for more information or questions
MAY: STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER FUN EVENT BEING PLANNED!!!
JUNE: TBD – last year’s outing was so much fun — we’re going to do it again!!! Watch for upcoming details about an outing to:
JULY: City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship Annual Picnic
Date: TBD
NEW LOCATION: *** LAKE BONAVISTA (at the lake)
We look forward to seeing everyone at this luncheon!
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Thanks,
Debby Linley, Communications Director
