City of Calgary Retiree Luncheon — February 5, 2026

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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:

 

FACEBOOK SITE:

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!

Anyone wishing to unsubscribe to these emails, should send an email to cocretireescommundirector@gmail.com and on the Subject line, type in UNSUBSCRIBE.

Thanks,

Debby Linley, Communications Director

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Fun was had by all at our SOLD OUT Christmas Party at the Sheraton this year.  See you all again next year ! Season Greetings !

Scholarship Winner Hayden Graham with President Frank

Scholarship Double Winner Felipe Ortiz with President Frank

Members having fun !

 

City of Calgary Retiree Luncheon — December 4, 2025

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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

1935 McKnight Blvd. NE

(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