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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 31^ST

 

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 3^rd, 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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CUPE   LOCAL 709 invites you to come to our 10th Annual  Golf Tournament !!

 

WHEN:    Saturday, September 19, 2026

WHERE:  Maple Ridge Golf Club

HOW MANY:   48 spots –70$ (includes Cart and Pizza after the tourney at Tops South)

SIGNUP & CONTACT:  Frank@CUPE709.ca or Call 403 629-9125  for a spot

Registration is open until Sept 1, 2026.

Prizes—Team Low Score , Long Drive , Long Putt , Closest to the Pin.

Pizza for your team and prize draws.

May 25th, 2026

 

Frank Donegan 

President CUPE L709

Unit 110, 2415 Pegasus RD NE

Calgary, AB T2K 6J7

 

Dear Members of CUPE L709,

 

Legislation requires Unions to categorize expenses as “Core” & “Non-Core”. It also requires members to Opt-in before dues can be spent on “Non-Core” activities. In order to comply with Bill 32, we are letting you know that CUPE 709 has reviewed our budget beginning August 1, 2025. We declare that %100 of Union dues you pay will be used for core activities.

 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our office at Frank@cupe709.ca

 

Thank you,

Frank Donegan

Please join us online for our next General Membership meeting which will be held at 7PM on Tuesday, May 26th.

Reach out to President Frank for an online invite.

ALL 709 MEMBERS:  The link below might help you to remember your Provincial License expiry date and to prevent you from driving a City vehicle with an expired Provincial License and getting discipline.

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City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship

THURSDAY APRIL 2^nd  2026 luncheon

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ELECTIONS 

 

Program starts at 11:30 a.m.

 

The deadline to respond is NOON MONDAY MARCH 30^th

CHECK OUT OUR NEW DISCOUNTED LUNCHEON PRICE!!!!

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.

 

WIN A FREE LUNCH!!!

We will be doing FOUR draws for a FREE LUNCH after the elections!!

 

LUNCHEON DETAILS:

Date                         Thursday April 2^nd, 2026

Location                    Best Western Port O’Call hotel

1935 McKnight Blvd. NE  (in Lower Level – Strathmore 1&2)

 

Time  **The Annual General meeting will commence at 11:30 a.m.

** PLEASE NOTE:  This is our Annual General Meeting and Elections.  We will start at 11:30 for the annual general meeting; then break for lunch; then elections will take place after lunch.

 

Lunch Buffet           Artisan Buns, Italian Wedding Soup, 2 Salads (Chef’s choice), Ricotta and Spinach Manicotti, Chicken Scallopini, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Desserts (2 Pieces per Person), Freshly Brewed Coffee, Regular & Decaf, Selection of Teas

 

Member Lunch    $30.00 Members Only price subsidy!

Guest lunch         $35.00

Membership cost   $10.00 for half the year (January 1 to August 31)

For any new member, the cost for half the year is now $10.00 per person (cash, cheque, or e-transfer) as our membership year is from August 31 to September 1.

If you choose to do an E-transfer, send it to  cofcretireestreas@gmail.com but you must submit this prior to the day of the lunch.

 

Annual General meeting and elections:

In accordance with our bylaws, a separate email will be sent out with details about the  AGM and elections, including the proposed bylaw changes that will be presented for a vote at this luncheon.

Following the elections, join us for FREE BINGO with PRIZES up for grabs!!

 

UPCOMING LUNCHEON DATES:

May 7

June 4

July TBD picnic

 

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:

APRIL:  Wednesday April 22

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)

E-Transfer payment to

cofcretireestreas@gmail.com

Bowl up to 2 hours (approx 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

Contact hdrougge@gmail.com or deblinley@shaw.ca for more information or questions

 

MAY:      STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER FUN EVENT BEING PLANNED!!!

JUNE:    TBD – last year’s outing was so much fun — we’re going to do it again!!!  Watch for upcoming details about an outing to:

 

JULY:        City of Calgary Retirees Fellowship Annual Picnic

Date:  TBD

NEW LOCATION:  *** LAKE BONAVISTA (at the lake)

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at this luncheon!

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Thanks,

 

Debby Linley, Communications Director

cocretireescommundirector@gmail.com

Join us for our next General Membership meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Reach out to President Frank for the invite.

Join us for our next General Membership Meeting at 7PM on Tuesday, March 24th.

Please email or call President Frank for an online invite.