City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship
THURSDAY MARCH 5TH 2026 luncheon
The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY MARCH 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 March 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
Butternut Squash Bisque
2 Salads (Chef’s choice)
Tuscan Style Penne Pasta, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil
Garlic and Herb Roasted Chicken
Roasted Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Desserts (2 Pieces per Person)
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 speaker We are pleased to once again welcome the City’s Recreation Department to our luncheon where they will lead us in a ‘Sit and Be Fit’ gentle fitness program. Please plan on wearing comfy clothes so you can enjoy and participate in this fun and energizing activity.
Note: The Level 1 program is a slow-paced program focused on functional movements, posture, alignment, mobility, stability and stretching. Primarily a seated class.
UPCOMING LUNCHEON DATES:
April 2 (AGM & elections) **
May 7
June 4
July TBD picnic
**April luncheon: Annual General meeting and elections:
Attached is a copy of our bylaws with the PROPOSED CHANGES.
Please review these changes as they will be voted on at our APRIL AGM.
Please consider letting your name stand for a position on the Board. Serving is both rewarding and a wonderful way to connect with fellow members of our organization. The time commitment for each role is minimal.
We will be doing two draws for a FREE LUNCH after the elections!!
We will have FREE BINGO after the elections with PRIZES!!!
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:
MARCH: Wednesday March 18
Glenmore Inn Garden Court restaurant “Almost St Paddy’s day” Meet & Greet lunch get together.
Location: 1000 Glenmore Court SE
Cost: $20.00/person lunch buffet
Time: 12:00 start time
See Diana (or any member of our Social club) to get on the reservation list.
APRIL: Wednesday April 22
The COC RETIREES FELLOWSHIP is sponsoring 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)
Bowl up to 2 hours (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)
E-Transfer payment to cofcretireestreas@gmail.com
Contact hdrougge@gmail.com or deblinley@shaw.ca for more information or questions
MAY: STAY TUNED FOR AN FUN EVENT BEING PLANNED!!!
JUNE: DATE: TBD – watch for upcoming information about another exciting outing to:
JULY: CoC Retirees Fellowship Annual Picnic
Date: TBD
NEW LOCATION*** Lake Bonavista (at the lake)
FACEBOOK SITE:
Stay connected through our City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship private Facebook group, where we post details about upcoming luncheons and events, along with photos from past celebrations. To join, please 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