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CANADIAN SNOWbIRD ASSOCIATION

The Canadian Snowbird Association is a national not for profit advocacy group and member service organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of traveling Canadians. We meet with the federal and provincial governments on many issues pertaining to traveling Canadians. Last year the CSA met with the Manitoba government to change the number of days you can be out of the province and still maintain health care. Before we met, Manitoba residents could be out of the province for 182 days in a calendar year and still maintain health care. After we met with the Manitoba government, the Minister of Health’s office indicated in writing to the CSA that people from Manitoba could be out of the province for seven months, of which six months could be in the United States. The CSA is very pleased to have worked with the Manitoba government to obtain this benefit for Manitoba travellers. The CSA has also lobbied the Federal government for the 10 year passport which we hope will be available in the fall of 2012. Travelling during your retirement involves keeping informed on critical issues. • Trip Planning • New border-crossing protocols and customs requirements, especially when travelling to the United States • Importanceoftravelhealthinsurance The CSA offers a free Retirement Kit to all retired people who like to travel. The package includes: • A one year free complimentary CSA membership. • Information on Retirement abroad • CSA Currency exchange program which could save you hundreds of dollars if you plan to move money between a Canadian and U.S. bank account. • CSA Travel Information Guide • Medipac Travel Information • CSA Auto Club • Four CSA magazines for the traveling Canadian. By becoming a CSA member you will become part of a unique group with unique benefits and services. There is strength in numbers. Join us and help us to help you. 1-800-265-3200.

When you telephone, please indicate that you are from the Retired Teachers' Association of Manitoba.

JOHN SOlOMON

It is with great sorrow the family of John Solomon announce his passing on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Swan Valley Health Centre in Swan River, MB. He leaves to cherish many fond memories, his wife, Joy, their children, grand children and many relatives and friends.

A funeral service for John was held on Saturday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. from the Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Chapel in Dauphin, MB.

John was president of Swan Valley Chapter.

If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in John's memory to the Elk's Fund for Children. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Sneath-Strilchuk Funeral Services 1-877-243-4459. www.sneathstrilchuk. com. CREATIVE RETIREMENT MANITOBA Peggy Prenderast, Educational Advocacy THE CENTRE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Take a course, go on a tour, join a special-interest club, share your talents and skills with others, facilitate courses, volunteer… you decide on the level of participation you are comfortable with and CRM will be there to help you make it happen. Become a member of this dynamic organization and join a growing group of retirees who enjoy learning, developing a new interest and meeting interesting people. They can be one class or many in duration depending on the subject. CRM is a not-for-profit education centre that contributes to the well-being of retirees and their communities by developing and offering innovative and interactive learning opportunities. Just call 949 2565 to have ”The Guide” sent to you or go online to www.crm.mb.ca for all the information you may need to learn about Creative Retirement Manitoba.