City of Calgary Retiree Luncheon — February 5, 2026

City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5th** 2026 luncheon

The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY FEBRUARY 2nd

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.

 

LUNCHEON DETAILS:

Date                         Thursday February 5th, 2026

Location                    Best Western Port O’Call hotel

1935 McKnight Blvd. NE  (in Lower Level – Strathmore 1&2)

 

Time                              10:30 – 11:45 Check-in

11:45 coffee (regular & decaf) and tea available

12:00 noon Buffet lunch served

 

Lunch Buffet             Artisan Buns

Minestrone Soup

2 Salads (Chef’s choice)

Cheese Tortellini in Pesto Olive Oil

Beef Stroganoff

Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Seasonal Vegetables

Assorted Desserts

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular & Decaf, Selection of Teas

 

Member Lunch       $35.00

Guest lunch             $35.00

Membership cost   $10.00 for half the year (January 1 to August 31)

If you have not purchased or renewed your membership for the 2025/2026 membership year, our membership cost is just $10.00 for half the year (our membership year runs from September 1 to August 31).  Memberships are available at the check-in table at our luncheons.  Please bring cash or a cheque ($35.00 lunch plus $10.00 membership = $45.00)  E-transfer is available, but you must submit this prior to the day of the lunch.  E-transfer to  cofcretireestreas@gmail.com

 

Guest speakers      Christine Bednarek and Elizabeth Graves –  these guest speakers are certified Older Adult fitness instructors with additional balance and falls prevention training.  They will lead us in a discussion about the fall prevention program called “Move N Mingle Fall Risk Management”.  This program focuses on helping individuals remain independent and reducing the risk of falling.    Christine brings many years of experience working in the fitness industry, and a passion for helping seniors remain independent, through active aging.  And Liz brings energy, expertise, and a deep commitment to empowering seniors to live their best lives.

 

UPCOMING LUNCHEON DATES:

March 5

April 2   (AGM & elections)

May 7

June 4

July TBD picnic

 

SOCIAL COMMITTEE EVENTS:

JANUARY:  Wednesday January 28th

BINGO OUTING at FIVE STAR PUB & BINGO

(4980 25th Street SE, Calgary)

11:00 a.m.

 

Event is free to sign-up; food, beverages and Bingo are pay-as-you-go.

 

SIGN UP NOW!!  ONLY A FEW RESERVED SPACES AVAILABLE!!

 

Email:  cocretireescommundirector@gmail.com BY noon JAN 26 to reserve your spot.

 

FEBRUARY:  Tuesday February 10th   JUBILATIONS  **SOLD OUT**

MARCH:  Wednesday March 18 

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FUN EVENT!!!

 

APRIL:  date tbd – stay tuned for more information about this event!!

 

AND….. watch for upcoming information about another exciting outing to:

 

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And don’t forget to join our private City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship Facebook group where you can stay up to date on our luncheons and activities. To join, contact Kim Jaedicke at: kimjaedicke@gmail.com

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at this luncheon!

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Thanks,

Debby Linley, Communications Director