Interlake Retired Teachers’ Association

By Nancy Drad

On a cold and blustery December over 50 members and guests gathered together at the Balmoral Hall for the annual IRTA Christmas Luncheon and craft sale. A delicious Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings was served and judging by the noise in the hall, the guests were happy to greet each other and share stories. There were 6 vendor tables set up for the IRTA members and guests to shop. It wouldn’t be a Christmas Gathering if we didn’t take the opportunity to collect funds for the Interlake Food Bank. A total of $183 was collected and delivered. Each guest who donated to the Food Bank had an opportunity to win one of two prizes donated by Brian Drad. A beautiful bird house and a bird feeder went home with the lucky winners.

The IRTA executive will meet in February to plan the spring AGM which typically takes place in April in Winnipeg. Members will be informed of the date, time and place of the meeting once the details are finalized.