Join us for a festive luncheon and celebrate the holiday season in style! Wear your favourite Christmas sweater or outfit, enjoy a delicious holiday meal, and spend a fun-filled afternoon with live music and fellow City of Calgary retirees. We look forward to celebrating with you.
Please reply to this email with either a “Yes” or “No” BY MONDAY DECEMBER 1st 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.
If cancelling after the deadline date, please phone Alanna.
Details of our luncheon:
Date THURSDAY DECEMBER 4th, 2025
Location Best Western Port O’Call hotel
(in Lower Level – Strathmore 1&2)
Time 10:30 – 11:45 Check-in
11:45 coffee and tea available
12:00 noon Buffet lunch served
Lunch Buffet
Artisan Buns
Velvety Butternut Squash Bisque
2 Salads (Chef’s Selections)
Penne Puttanesca
Maple-Herb Roasted Turkey Duo (Slow-Roasted Turkey Breast and Dark Meat)
Herb Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Desserts (2 Pieces per Person)
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular & Decaf, Selection of Teas
Note: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please let me know so I can coordinate appropriate arrangements with the catering manager
Member Cost No charge if you have already paid your 2024/2025 membership AND attended one of the September, October, or November 2025 luncheons. Otherwise, you are more than welcome to attend for the same cost as a guest.
(note: memberships will not be available for purchase at this luncheon)
Guest cost $40.00 (Please note: my previous emails stated $35.00 in error)
Entertainment 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. THE HUBCAPS!!!
We will once again have the Hubcaps entertain us with their music and wit..a very entertaining band!!
UPCOMING LUNCHEON DATES:
January 8 (note: this is the second Thursday of January due the stat holiday)
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
July TBD picnic
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