CITY OF CALGARY RETIREES
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd 2026 LUNCHEON
** DON’T FORGET: IT’S 2026/2027 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!!!
The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY AUGUST 31ST
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, September 3rd, 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.
(check in table is closed at 11:45)
If you arrive after 11:45, please see Alanna in the banquet room for payment
12:00 noon Buffet lunch served
Lunch Buffet Artisan Buns, Two Salads (Chef’s Choice), Roasted Tomato Bisque with Vodka, Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille, Tri-color Fusilli, Fresh Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Oil, Olive and Fresh Basil, Grilled Chicken Breast, Thyme Au Jus, Parsley Salad Garnish Chef’s Choice of Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Desserts (2 pieces per person) Freshly Brewed Coffee (Regular & Decaf)
Member Luncheon Cost $30.00 Members Only price subsidy!!
Guest luncheon cost $35.00
Annual Membership cost $20.00
It’s membership renewal time for the 2026/2027 membership year (September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027).
Memberships are available at the check-in table at our luncheons. Please bring cash or a cheque.
E-transfer is available, but you must submit this prior to the day of the lunch.
Guest Speaker Peggy Porisky, a Social Worker from AHS (Alberta Health Services) and has often dealt with difficult situations in which a loved one had died. She has recently retired but loves her job she keeps going back. She has also acted in shows with Storybook Theatre.
** MEMBERSHIP / MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL:
Reminder that September is the start of our Retiree Fellowship Year for 2026/2027. Memberships are now due and can be paid at the September luncheon. The cost for the yearly membership is $20.00.
PLEASE NOTE: To take advantage of the free Christmas lunch, your membership must be paid, and you must attend at least one lunch prior to the December Christmas lunch.
For renewing members, we will also have your membership info sheet at the reception desk for you to confirm or update your contact information. Also, our Membership Bylaws will be available at this luncheon, or you can have an email copy of them sent to you.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE EVENT:
TUESDAY OCTOBER 13 JUBILATIONS “Rock Around the Clock With Elvis & Friends”.
10:15 Matinee show. Limited seats available. Sign-Up sheet available at the September luncheon.
2026/2027 City of Calgary RETIREES FELLOWSHIP BOARD MEMBERS:
Kim Jaedicke, President
Linda Brooks, Vice-President
Gwen Loveless, Secretary
Alanna Hargan, Treasurer
Heather Drougge, Program Director
Deb Linley, Director of Communications
Ken Weaver, Director at Large
Karen Taylor, Director at Large
Gloria Sholer, Past President
FACEBOOK SITE: 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!
If you know of others who have retired from the City and are interested in attending our luncheons, please have them contact Debby Linley at cocretireescommundirector@gmail.com
We would love to have them join us.
Debby Linley, Communications Director
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