CITY OF CALGARY RETIREES
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5th 2026 LUNCHEON
The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY NOVEMBER 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.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE — Luncheon Attendance & Payment
To help our Fellowship avoid unnecessary costs and losses from our monthly luncheons, we kindly ask for everyone’s cooperation with the following:
Please confirm your attendance by the Monday noon deadline, as late replies will be declined.
Once you have confirmed your attendance by the Monday noon deadline, you will be responsible for payment even if you are unexpectedly unable to attend. This is because our numbers and arrangements are finalized with the Port O’Call on that date and payment is made to them based on that guest count.
If your plans change after the Monday noon deadline, there is no need to call to let us know that you will no longer be attending.
We truly appreciate everyone’s understanding and cooperation. This small change will help us manage our luncheon costs and ensure that our Fellowship does not have to absorb the expense of unfilled reservations.LUNCHEON DETAILS:
Date Thursday, November 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 (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 Artisan Buns, Cream of Wild Mushroom, Mixed Green Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, German Style Potato Salad, Bowtie Pasta in Rose Sauce, Sage and Canadian Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Double Smoked Bacon and Roasted Apple Ragout, Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Traditional Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Desserts (2 Pieces per Person), Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular & Decaf, Selection of Teas
Member Luncheon Cost $30.00 Members Only price subsidy!!
Guest luncheon cost $35.00
Annual Membership cost $20.00
** DON’T FORGET: IT’S 2026/2027 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME!!!
Guest Speaker Duane Bratt – We are delighted to once again welcome back Dr. Duane Bratt, PhD, as our guest speaker, and this time he will be discussing the results of the Alberta referendum. Dr. Bratt teaches in the area of international relations and Canadian public policy at MRU (Mount Royal University). Duane is a regular media commentator on political events.
The 2026/2027 membership year is from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027).
Memberships renewal or new 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.
The email for the e-transfer is:
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.
UPCOMING CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: THURSDAY DECEMBER 3rd.
We will have entertainment provided by Randy Poirier
Randy is a solo performer, dedicated to providing quality entertainment, packed with passion, energy and great sound that leaves the audience wanting more.
We will also have free draws for prizes!!
NOVEMBER 26 (Thursday): Pure Casino lunch & casino afternoon. Lunch on Senior’s Day is $9.88 for one of about 10 different items
Sign Up sheets available at the November luncheon.
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