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 5^th, 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:

cofcretireestreas@gmail.com

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

Please register your child by November 05 to be eligible for our annual Gift Pickup Event — Newborns to Age 12 are all welcome.

The Gift Pick up will occur on Saturday, December 05 between 9AM and Noon at our Local 709 Union Office.

Please Email President Frank at Frank@cupe709.ca OR Executive AT Large Marco at ealcupe709@shaw.ca

Local 709 Union Office

#110, 2415 Pegasus RD NE

Calgary, AB

Please join us for our Annual Christmas Party on November 20, 2026 at the Sheraton Cavalier.

Ticket Sales start on October 05, 2026 — There are 120 tickets for sale and are $25 Cash Only for an amazing Buffet Style Meal with Prize Draws and Dancing to Follow the meal.  DJ Aaron will be spinning the tunes !

Contact President Frank by phone at 403-629-9125 or by Email: Frank@cupe709.ca for tickets.

SENT ON BEHALF OF LYNDSEY HENDERSON, CUPE POLITICAL ACTION COORDINATOR:

 

Hello Everyone,

 

With the deadline coming up (September 25^th!) for requesting a special ballot to vote in the upcoming October Referendum, I wanted to send the below reminder and information again to make voting as easy as possible for all members!

 

We know that it is absolutely critical for each and every CUPE member to vote in the upcoming referendum on October 19^th, but we also know that there could be huge lines and large delays on voting day. The provincial government has outlawed the use of voting tabulators that were commonly used in municipal elections previously, which means the referendum will have to be done with 10 individual paper ballots for each voter, then manually counted after voting concludes.  This means a long processing time on referendum day and many folks that may get frustrated and give up their spot in line.  This is unnecessary and frustrating, and it also translates to a huge cost that Albertans will have to pay.

 

The good news is you can skip the line! 

 

Elections Alberta can provide you with a special ballot that will be mailed to your home, allowing you to fill it out and mail it back directly to Elections Alberta. This lets you vote from the comfort of your home and means you won’t get stuck in a long line on the advanced polls from October 13^th – 17^th or on referendum day October 19th.

 

Applications for special ballots are now open, and you can apply by completing the form HERE.  Applications are open until September 25^th and MUST BE RECEIVED BACK TO ELECTIONS ALBERTA BY MAIL BY 5:00 PM ON OCTOBER 16^TH.  Please ensure that if you apply for and receive a special ballot, you mail it back to Elections Alberta with lots of time to spare to ensure your vote is counted.

 

The information you will need to provide to apply for a special ballot includes:

 

• Your first and last (legal) name

• Your date of birth

• Your address (also your mailing address if it differs from your primary residence)

• Your preferred method of contact (either by phone or email)

• Your “special circumstance” for requesting a special ballot – PLEASE NOTE *** You do not need to provide a reason; the four options given on the application are:

• N/A

• I am serving in the Canadian Forces

• I am temporarily residing outside of Canada

• I reside in an area designated by the Chief Electoral Office as a remote area

 

You can just choose N/A and that is perfectly acceptable.

 

You will also need to certify that you are a Canadian Citizen and therefore eligible to vote and that all the information you have provided on the form is accurate and true.

 

The application process shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes, and your ballots will be mailed to you with detailed instructions on how to fill them out and return them to Elections Alberta.

 

Please take the time to request your ballots so that you can ensure your vote is counted and you’re not stuck in long lines and delays during the advance polls or voting day.  All Albertans are eligible to apply for these special ballots, and it would be great to spread the word to your coworkers, friends, family and communities.

 

If you want to find out more about the special ballots, please feel free to read directly from the source with Elections Alberta.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to CUPE Political Action Coordinator, Lyndsey Henderson, at lhenderson@cupe.ca

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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.