Keep in Touch The Official Publication of the Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba Vol. 25 | No. 1 | Fall 2013 AnnualACER-CARTGeneralMeeting Ottawa, ON - June 2013 › Watch for information about a WELLNESS SEMINAR in late October - P10 › Travel Fair - P12 › RWTA Membership Form - P14 PN 40037581
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› RTAM Board Meeting: September 19, 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS
w Table of ConTenTs FREE PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTSSERVICE Not-for-profit organizations who wish to place public service announcements, volunteer opportunities with service groups, school or teacher reunions are encouraged to do so. Submissions are printed free of charge. THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTIONSYOUR We would like to thank all those who contributed material for KIT. When sending in files please use Word, black ink only and no formatting. Please keep writing. Photos: 1500 pixels or professionally developed. RETIRED ASSOCIATIONTEACHERS’OFMANITOBA 15 President’s Report .................................................................................... 4 Best Wishes To Jeff Norton ................................................................... 5 Acer/Cart Annual General Meeting .................................................... 5 Looking Ahead .......................................................................................... 6 The B.U.D. Report (Benefits Up Date) 6 Committee Chairs And Members .......................................................... 7 What Is The Maximum Trip Duration For Rtam Out-Of-Country / Province Travel Insurance? ................................................................... 8 Educational Advocacy Committee Report 9 Before You Leave Home.......................................................................... 9 Rtam Riel - St. Boniface / St. Vital / Norwood Retirees 11 Southwest Assiniboine Chapter ............................................................ 13 WREA Chapter Uses Initiative Grant 14 Retired Women Teachers’ Association ................................................ 14 Rtam Okanagan Chapter ......................................................................... 15 Volunteer Programs ................................................................................. 15 It’s So Nice To Be Remembered . . . ...................................................... 16 The Canadian Snowbird Association 16 2013-2014 Rtam Board Of Directors ...................................................... 17 Rtam Chapter Presidents 18 Celebrating The Mennonite Village Schools And Teachers ............. 19 56Th Normal School Reunion Class Of 1956 – 1957 20 Life Members ............................................................................................ 21 Classifieds 22 RTAM n 3Fall 2013
Board. As an organization, we need to meet and discuss our direction for the coming year. We look forward to working with an external facilitator. We were pleased to receive some fi nancial support from Johnson Insur ance to cover some of the additional costs for the day.
Wayne Hughes
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• The Travel Committee has set Wednesday, October 16, 2013 for a Travel Fair. It will be at MTS and active teachers are invited to attend. Look for the details in this KIT.
• With all these activities, we need ad ditional help in our office. Look for the advertisement for a part time re ceptionist/ office position. As you can see, your board is working very hard and I would like to thank all of them for their dedication and service. I am looking forward to the coming year.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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• The Benefits Committee has started the process for our annual plan re newal. We are hoping to add some additional benefits to the Extended Health Plan, so stay tuned.
• KIT: Watch for a lot of change. After many years with Pegasus Publishing, we are going to try a different pub lisher and printer. We hope you notice the changes and allow us to work out the “kinks.” We hope we will have a better product as well as save some production costs.
At our AGM in May, the new Board expressed a desire to form the standing commit tees earlier, so some work might hap pen over the summer. To accomplish this, Board members stayed an ex tra day in Dauphin for our inaugu ral meeting where committee chairs were appointed. We met again in June where the standing committees were appointed. Each committee chair at tempted to find non board members for their committees. In my opinion, these members are critical for RTAM’s future, as we have to have an ongoing recruitment and renewal of the Board. I would encourage more members to volunteer their skills and expertise for your fellow retired teachers. their and your don’t sound right Judging by the events over the usu ally quiet summer months, this year’s board is certainly off to a flying start. Let me outline some of the changes and upcoming events that all RTAM members should watch for:
• The Benefits Committee has been in contact with Johnson Insurance to request some additions to the Travel Plan. Manitoba Health will now al low snowbirds to be away seven (7) months, so our plan now has rates for the extended times. The rates can be seen on the Johnson website. Members who live outside of Mani toba should check the regulation in your province.
• The Wellness Committee has planned an interesting workshop for Thursday, October 10, 2013. Look for the advertisement in this KIT.
• Most of our standing committees will be meeting prior to the Septem ber 19 Board meeting
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undeliverable Canadian addresses to: RTAM, Box 252, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0
• An Ad Hoc committee has been working over the summer to plan a Strategic Planning Day for the
• RTAM Awards: The Educational Advocacy Committee was extremely pleased to receive 20 applications for the awards. We had applications from children, grandchildren and nieces/ nephews. The committee met in Au gust and the winners will be notified by mail. Once notified, we will an nounce the names on the website as well as in the next issue of KIT. A big thank you to all who applied.
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the risk of sounding platitu dinous, I should like to express my appreciation to our pres ident for inviting me to the ACER/ CART Annual General Meeting.
I hasten to say that it was an invalu ableTheexperience.sessions,on all three days, were long, arduous but informative. Positive outcomes were realized from practi cally all of the sessions.
It was interesting to note that many of the other provinces, if not all, are confronted with issues similar to those that we deal with in Manitoba; namely wellness, pensions and benefits.
ples to Guide Health Care Transforma tion in Canada.” These principles were initiated and endorsed by the Canadi an Medical Association and the Ca nadian Nurses Association. Some 120 other organizations have embraced those principles.
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The principles would guide the “transformation of the health care system in Canada toward one that is sustainable and adequately resourced, and, provides access to quality, pa tient-centred care. . .”
ACER/CART endorsed the “Princi
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Norton has been the President & CEO of the Teachers’ Retire ment Allowance Fund (TRAF) for the past eight and a half years. RTAM would like to take this opportunity to wish him well in his new position as Vice President, Investments at Globe General Agencies. We thank him for his many informative presentations
and the helpful flow of pension in formation as well as his support over the years to our organization. He and the staff at TRAF were always readily available to the Pension Committee over those years with detailed expla nations for our understanding and clarification that were necessary af ter complicated developments in our
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pension occurred.
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The General Meeting also expressed concerns regarding the democratic de ficiency that exist within the Federal government. With that in mind, the
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Vice President
assembly endorsed a post card mailer to members of parliament. The face of the card reads, “HEAR MY VOICE”.
On the back of the card, a series of concerns are listed and a place for the member of parliament’s name.
It is hoped that individuals would sign the cards and send them to their respective Members of Parliament. Watch for further developments from RTAM.Much discussion ensued as to what other methods of advocacy could/ should be employed regarding politi calT’wasaction.indeed a worthwhile AGM.
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RTAM appreciates the excellent ser vice we receive from TRAF. We will miss you and your cheerful forthright manner Jeff. Best wishes in your new endeavour.
As our President, Dr. Thomas Gas kell, states, “With everybody working together, we can be optimistic that our pressure, combined with that of oth er like-minded groups, will influence positive change in improving the qual ity of life for all Canadians.”
The past successes of ACER-CART–changes in the Income Tax Act to in clude Pension Splitting (2007), the Conversion of RIFFs at age 71 rather
Welcome
In view of the need for lobbying on this issue and others that concern Canadian seniors, a priority for ACER-CART this coming year is to enhance ACER-CART political advocacy through member as sociations and by collaborating with like-minded organizations on issues of common concern.
Prior to the AGM, which was held in June, 2013, the Pension and Retire ment Income Committee - James Ma cAulay, Chair, (PEI Retired Teachers’ Association) and Gerry Tiede (BC Re tired Teachers’ Association) - prepared a presentation about the myths that are commonly used to attack public sector pension plans. They used national and regional data to dispel the myths and to illustrate the real value of all pension plans to society. This session prompt ed delegates to plan to work together to establish a cross-country approach to preserving and protecting defined benefit pension plans.
Annually, the Benefits Committee review with Johnson all current benefit plans regarding coverage and costs to RTAM members. We are provided yearly (usually September) with the costs of the past year (claims) and recommendations for the coming year (usually February). Our aim is to keep costs as stable as possible from year to Travelyear.guidelines are being updated at this time. It is worth mentioning that travel insurance is now available for 212 days (7 months). If you are planning travel in the upcoming months, check the website for John son and RTAM for answers to the most frequently asked questions about coverage, how to make a claim, etc. If by some chance you are ever con tacted by a collection agency about your claim settlement, NEVER pay any amount demanded. Refer such an incident to your insurer immediately. As a precaution, if you have any medical issues, you might consider carrying with you a list of your medications and other medical information you feel might be of value.
ACER-CART; Francine
As the present Health Accord of 2004 is expiring next year, delegates to the AGM expressed the need to urge the Federal and Provincial governments to negotiate a new Accord that would not only provide sustainable funding but also strengthen Medicare. The new Accord should include a national phar maceutical plan and formulary, and ex panded and improved home care and home support programs that would assist seniors to remain in their homes.
Alex Boyes, Benefits Chair
member. The voluntary group insurance plans currently available to you are: • Premium Travel Plan • Medoc Travel Plan • Extended Health Care Plan • Dental Care • Life Insurance • Long Term Care • Home Insurance • Stand Alone Trip Cancellation/In terruption and Baggage Insurance
need about the benefits available to you
Dr. Thomas Gaskell, President Fillon, Director of CTF; Dr. Calvin Fraser, Secretary General, CTF
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Delegates agreed also to support the Canadian Teachers’ Federation in their
Communications,
JoAnn Lauber, Communications Chair, ACER-CART to the 2013 – 2014 RTAM B.U.D. Report all the information you as a RTAM
looking ahead
where you will find
When representatives of the member organizations of the Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (ACER-CART) meet once a year, they report on the activities of retired teachers in their respective areas; they exchange concerns and as pirations, and they seek to harmonize national and provincial issues in order to set directions for the coming year.
campaign to have Government listen to our voices. In the coming months, ACER-CART Directors will lead us in becoming involved.
than 69 (2007), and the increase in the Age Credit provision by $1000 (2006) – could not have been realized unless we had worked in concert with other organizations with aims like ours. Sim ilarly, the importance of the work of member associations cannot be over stated. We could not achieve measures that benefit the lives of retired teachers if it were not for the advocacy action of all ACER-CART organizations and indi viduals, from the Yukon Retired Teachers Alumni to the Retired Teachers Associa tion of Newfoundland and Labrador.
THe b.U.D. RePoRT (benefits Up Date)
PeterMembers:Carney, Winnipeg Joan Dawson, Thompson John PortageSushelnitskylaPrairie
Joan Rink, Brookdale Doreen Sage, Neepawa June Slobodian, Winnipeg
Chair: Carol Pelton
Joan Dawson, Thompson Bill Taylor, Brandon Rosalie Bornn, Dauphin Vaughn Wadelius, The Pas
RalphMembers:Cibula, Gladstone Guy Hansen, Winnipeg
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AlexMembers:Boyes, Winnipeg Connie Newman, Winnipeg
Chair: Doreen Sage
Chair: Alex Boyes
Carol Gillis, RTAM Office
Barbara McDole, Winnipeg Maureen Recksiedler, Stonewall
Co-Chair: John Sushelnitsky Co-Chair: Peter Carney
BarbaraMembers:McDole, Winnipeg Jag Malik, Gilbert Plains Pat Bowslaugh, Brandon Maureen Recksiedler, Stonewall
WEBSITE Chair: Barbara McDole
DoloresMembers:Hebert, Winnipeg Doreen Sage, Neepawa
PENSION
Chair: Guy Hansen
Larry Fleischer, Winnipeg Frank Fiorentino, Winnipeg Peggy Prendergast, Winnipeg
Chair: Peggy Prendergast
Chair: Marvin Krawec
Chair: Ray Sitter
RosalieMembers:Bornn, Dauphin
EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY
BY-LAWS & POLICY
Chair: Joan Dawson
TRAVEL Chair: Norman Wiebe
Co-Chair: Richard Benoit
ECOMMUNICATIONSDITORIAL-KIT
MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTER LIAISON
WMembers:ayneHughes, Winnipeg Marvin Krawec, Portage la Prairie Judy Olmstead, Brandon Richard Benoit, Winnipeg
CarolMembers:Pelton, Thompson
Committee Chairs and Members
Co-Chair: Peggy Prendergast Co-Chair: Rosalie Bornn
Co-Chair: Barbara McDole
Vice Chair: Vel McAdam
JoanMembers:Goble, Thompson
FrankDoreenAlexPortageJohnMembers:SushelnitskylaPrairieBoyes,WinnipegPruden,WinnipegFiorentino,Winnipeg
WELLNESS
JoanMembers:Goble, Thompson
RosalieMembers:Bornn, Dauphin Ray Sitter, Brandon Vel McAdam, The Pas
AGM 2014 AND ELECTIONS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
PUBLIC RELATIONS
POLITICAL ACTION
DoreenMembers:Sage, Neepawa
BENEFITS
One
of RTAM’s roles is to be concerned with the welfare and interests of Members. As out-of-province/country travel cover age is important to many of RTAM’s Members, this article sheds some light on extensions to out-of-province in surance. Amendments have been made to the maximum period of time a resident can stay out of the province and continue to maintain government health insurance coverage. RTAM
BC,
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may purchase additional 15 day units up to 212 days total (instead of the previous 182 days). An updated rate table is avail able for those looking to extend their coverage up to the 212 day maximum.
It was recently announced that Brit ish Columbia (effective January 1, 2013) and Manitoba would be increas ing the maximum out-of-province coverage from six (6) months, to seven (7) months. This means that Manitoba residents are allowed to travel outside the province for up to 7 months (212 days) within a 12-month period and continue to be eligible for Manitoba
MAXIMUM OUT OF PROVINCE COVERAGE MB, ON 212 Days 243 Days AB, SK, QC, PE, NB, NS, NT, NU, YT182 Days
Your provincial coverage may not pay for all the health care costs you incur outside the province. The differ ence can be substantial. For example,
health care coverage. These days do not have to be consecutive. Below is a table outlining the out-of-province guidelines for all Canadian provinces:
The RTAM sponsored travel plans are responding to the out-of-province resi dency extensions to the benefit of RTAM members. For example, the plementalTRAVELOUT-OF-PROVINCE/COUNTRYPREMIERPLANhasupdateditsSupCoveragesothatmembers
Supplementary Insurance has also been extended.
the average cost in the U.S. can be as high as $10,000 (US) a day in intensive care. For this reason, you should pur chase additional health insurance from a private insurer before you leave the prov ince, whether you are going to another part of Canada or outside the country for just one day or for up to 6 or 7 months. Please contact the Plan administrator,
Johnson Inc. to enrol in any of the RTAM sponsored travel plans, or if you would like to increase your PREMIER TRAVEL PLAN or MEDOC coverage to the 212 day limit. Johnson Inc. can be reached toll free at 1-877-989-2600, by email at pbservicewest@johnson.ca, or visit our website at www.johnson.ca/rtam.
What is the Maximum Trip Duration for RTaM out-of-Country / Province Travel Insurance?
PROVINCIAL INSURANCE
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• Travelling with prescription drugs
• Duty- and tax-free personal exemptions(7 days or more should now read C$800)
Cruises
eDUCaTIonal aDVoCaCY
• Well on Your Way: A Canadian’s Guide to Healthy Travel Abroad
Although the information provided is on an “as is” basis it can change, so do consult the website for the most upto-date information.
• Emergency consular services
• Foreign laws and customs
al Trade Canada has valuable information on a wide range of travel topics – a must read for all trav ellers. The goal is to assist Canadians should they encounter an emergency while travelling abroad by first pro viding preventative steps to hopefully avoid unnecessary risk. The good news is that all these resources are FREE on line at the Consular Services website (travel.gc.ca) or by calling 1-800-2678376 for your copy.
Thank you to all RTAM members who sponsored applicants. We hope that many more members will take advan tage of this program next year and thus encourage and assist their relatives going on to post-secondary education.
Bon Voyage, But . . . Essential Infor mation for Canadian Travellers
• The senior traveller
Bernice Stebbing
Foreign Affairs and Internation
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When you return
• Registration of travelling/livingCanadiansabroad
Peggy Prendergast, Chairperson, Educational Advocacy Committee
CoMMITTee RePoRT
• Travelling with a pre-existing medical condition
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• Money matters
Although there are several available pamphlets, I encourage you to obtain the following and tucking them in your carry on: (a few key examples of topics are listed under each)
• Avoiding disease
During the summer the Educa tional Advocacy Committee pro cessed the applications for the award program that provides a monetary benefit to relatives of RTAM members. We received a good response this pilot year for the program from across the province. We will announce the final
ized list of award winners and their pictures in the next edition of KIT.
• Visas and other entry requirements
Avoiding customs difficulties
• If your passport is lost, stolen or damaged
• Obtain travel health insurance
• Traveller’s checklist
• Departure tax
• Mental health and travel
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I have suggested to a Foreign Af fairs representative a pamphlet “I Want to Travel, But . . . ” with a focus on travel tips for those with special needs. Stay tuned.
before you leave home
• Where to get travel health advice
This is a very practical day and you will go home with actual products. . Thursday, October 10, 2013, The Qualico Centre, Assiniboine Park Cost which includes Lunch NUMBER$25.00LIMITED TO 35 Deadline: October 1, 2013 Make cheque payable to RTAM Send Maureento: Recksiedler Box 744 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 204 467-8518 grecks@xplornet.ca “Aroma Therapy” 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Herbal uses in lotions & other healthful interesting uses Magic of Herbs October 10, 2013 Two Workshop:“IndoorSessionsHerbGardening”10tonoon Health benefits Many uses of herbs Presenter: KAREN LIND Educational Director at Assiniboine Park 330 Assiniboine Park Drive Near the Duck Pond Retired Teachers’ Association of Manitoba 10 n KEEP IN TOUCH Fall 2013
Wellness Seminar
terested in more information regard ing this event, contact Gerry Ilchyna at 204-256-4742.OurFallLuncheon is another very popular event scheduled for Friday, October 11 in the Louis Riel Legacy Centre. Although the luncheon begins at noon, doors open at 10:30 to give everyone a chance to reconnect with one another and catch up on exciting news to share. In addition, participants are invited to contribute donations of school supplies to assist Winnipeg Harvest as they support families with school-aged children who are in need. Susan Hunt and Josie Landry do a bang up job of coordinating this initia tive! The luncheons are always superb and in fall focus on a Thanksgiving theme (including pumpkin pie!) and Board office and MTS representatives join us to share updates of what is cur rently going on in the Division, thus maintaining and strengthening our ties to one another. Between draws
The photos share some of the ex citement of our most recent spring luncheon.
and door prizes, the majority of partic ipants leave with a “little something” to enjoy and the pleasant thoughts from an interesting and enjoyable afternoon spent with friends and colleagues. Tickets and luncheon information can be obtained from Ron Koskie (ron_ joannkoskie@hotmail.com).Atourspringluncheonwe invited all interested to a chapter meeting to share updates from the RTAM meet ings in Dauphin. Those in attendance were appreciative of the opportunity to share and discuss news. Barb McDole and Alex Boyes offered to represent our chapter at RTAM for the immedi ate future, given that they are already involved as part of the executive and others at the meeting indicated their willingness to assist where needed in RTAM and local activities.
hope that everyone has had a great summer and has enjoyed some of the wonderful weather that has come our way in the past few months. As sum mer draws to a close, our chapter is beginning to think about several up coming events that are held annually to provide opportunities for members to get together and enjoy themselves, while at the same time raising dollars to put toward our scholarship fund to help support Louis Riel graduates. All of these activities, as well as other in teresting information, is outlined in a newsletter to all retirees that is mailed out in mid-September by our group.
RTAM Riel - St. Boniface / St. Vital / Norwood Retirees
Lynda Baxter, with assistance from Ron Koskie
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The 16th annual nine-hole golf tour nament is scheduled at the Shamrock Golf Course in Ile Des Chenes on Fri day, September 27, 2013. Tee off is 11 a.m. and a good time is had by all. This event fills up quickly as it is often close to the last opportunity of the season for a great day of golf. If you are in
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Good Sam Club
RTAM Travel Committee will be hosting a Travel Fair at McMaster House (191 Harcourt Street) in Winnipeg on Wednesday, October 16, Presentations2013.willbe made by the following:
SPECIAL POInTS OF InTEREST:
A Registered Nurse will make a presentation at all 3 sessions to talk about TRAVEL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS.
Free Admission and snacks!
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Johnson Travel Insurance
Collette Vacations
June 19, 2013, some 30 re tired teachers and their guests boarded Brandon Bus Lines Motor Coach for another tour dubbed by our tour organizer as “The Adven ture of a Life Time.”
The Peak flower season had not ar rived yet at The Peace Garden and con sequently so many of the flowers and plants were in the pre-bloom stage, however the Peace Garden Staff were extremely busy during the time of our visit preparing flower beds and plant ing the huge variety of flowers that makes this garden so attractive to Ca nadian, U.S. and International visitors. It is difficult, if not impossible to de scribe the beauty of the landscape. . . one has to visit these gardens to fully appreciate their indescribable beauty.
A recent addition to the Peace Gar den were the steel girders from one of the towers destroyed during the 911 Attack. These rusty steel girders were a stark reminder of man’s inhumanity toAfterman. leaving the Peace Garden, the next stop on our tour was a visit to the community of Boissevain. Here we were treated to a tour of Boissevain via a horse drawn conveyance. It was at a slow enough pace that allowed our aging eyeballs to fully view and fath om the sights of this beautiful prairie town. Our very capable and equal ly congenial tour guides for this tour, Lynda and Stewart Mannix provided us with a well-informed, enthusiastic
Our first stop at the Peace Garden was to tour the Game Warden Museum. This building complex housed a great number of wildlife specimens. . . stuffed animals and various educational displays de signed to bring to people’s attention the harmful effects of poaching.
This year’s primary destination was the International Peace Garden with ad ditional stops at Boissevain and Souris.
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commentary. While a portion of our group was touring Boissevain, oth ers were able to visit the Boissevain & District Model Railroad Association displays of model trains, elevators, stations, etc. A visit to the nearby Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Muse um completed our tour of Boissevain. . . including of course a group picture in front of Boissevain’s famous statue of “Tommy, the Turtle.”
Once again this tour was sponsored by the Southwest Assiniboine Chapter of Retired Teachers’ Association and was organized and directed by our fel low retired educator, Kel Smith. Our capable and congenial bus driver on this tour was Blaine Moncur.
We concluded our tour with a sup per at the Royal Canadian Legion in Souris. Our very brief dinner music was supplied by none other than our talented tour organizer, Kel Smith on the piano who displayed some hidden musical talents.
Ed Arndt
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southwest assiniboine Chapter
Social Committee: Bessie-Marie Hill (Chair)
Past President: Dolores Hebert
RTAM & Pensions: Peggy Prendergast
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The group in front of Mannix Tours wagon with driver Stuart Mannix.
all retired women teachers, I wish to invite you to join our organization. The RWTA has been active for more than 60 years with the objectives of dealing with problems concerning the welfare of members and providing an opportunity for members to continue social relationships.
Executive Committee 2013-2014:
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Membership: Cecile Alarie-Skene
Retired Women Teachers’ association
Lynda Tunny, Emily Williamson
Recording Secretary: Pat Opalko
Served Lunch, AGM and Fun Program
Club Notices: Diane Bewell, Ruth Hartnell
THE RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION
If you are paying your fees at the luncheon on September 19, please complete this form and bring it with you to the luncheon.
E-MAIL ADDRESS
Louise Burton, Kathy Deyman
Please complete this form and return it with your cheque for $7.00 before October 1, 2013.
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Please make cheque (no post-dated cheques please) for $7.00 payable to: Retired Women Teachers’ Association and mail to Membership Convenor – Cécile Alarie-Skene 227 Parkville Bay, Winnipeg MB R2M 2J6 | caskene@mymts.net | Phone 204-256-6176
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August 22, a group of 11 RTAM Westman Retired Educators enjoyed a tour south. We left Brandon in 2 vehicles at 1:00 pm. Our first stop was the turtle at Boissevain where we met Mannix Tours for our horse drawn wagon tour of the murals and town of Boissevain. We learned many in teresting facts from Linda, our tour guide. After a brief stop for refresh ments, we drove to Anchorage Gar dens developed by Don and Betty Engbrecht.Here,the beauty of flower beds is combined with scrap iron metal sculptures and garden art in the yard surrounding a stone house built in 1906. Each of the flower beds has a name encompassing a special vir tue. This year a collection of rim art was added. Each consists of a human figure framed in a wagon wheel rim expressing a virtue (eg. patience) in American Sign Language. The flow ers and coleus were flourishing on this perfect summer day. Thank-you to RTAM’s Chapter Initiative grant for helping to defray the costs of the tour and motivating us to plan it.
Tickets : Birdielyn Gray, Kathleen Parums
Vice-president: Ruth Hartnell
Diane Bewell, President
After this date, notices will be sent and phone calls made only to paid-up members.
President: Diane Bewell
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Our luncheons, held four times a year, are a good means of staying con nected and reconnecting with our retired colleagues. These luncheons are held at the Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon Avenue (Confusion Cor ner) Winnipeg. For more information please contact our membership chair Cecile Alarie-Skene, 227 Parkville Bay, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2J6, phone 204 256 6176 or email caskene@mymts. net. Looking forward to seeing you. Luncheon dates: September 19, 2013
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Pianist: Charlotte Stech
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Buffet Lunch and Fashion Show December 12, 2013 Served Lunch and Seasonal Program
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Corresponding Sec.: Cecile Alarie-Skene
Archivist: Cathie Morgan Matula
Treasurer: Dolores Tutkaluk
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• Homework Club: Help children aged 6 to 18 who are having aca demic difficulties with their home work so that they can catch up.
• English Club Assistant: Prepare and lead English practice sessions for adult immigrants and refugees.
John answered our many questions.
Volunteers don’t need to speak French at all
• Translator: Translate documents (such as diplomas, transcripts or certificates) from French to En glish. This type of volunteering can be done virtually, meaning that your presence in our offices is not mandatory.
• Income Tax Return Assistant: Help low income individuals and fam ilies prepare their income tax re turns. This program takes place once a year, generally from Febru ary to April.
For more detailed information con tact, Paulin Bossou, Tel : (204) 9754250; E-mail : pbossou@sfm.mb.ca.
Francophone of Mani toba (Manitoba Francophone Welcome Centre) offers a number of volunteer opportunities. If you are interested to in other languag es, cultures, social work and commu nity development, immigration ser vices, international development, and/ or global politics, consider this great opportunity to gain some valuable exchange experiences and to make a difference in the lives of immigrants, please join our volunteers network.
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• Initial Greeting: Meet newly ar rived immigrants to welcome them to Manitoba
• Companion/Driver: Accompany someone to places with which they are not familiar (for instance a su permarket, to the doctor’s) and/or help them transport materials.
After the tour, we gathered for an ex cellent lunch at Zia’s Stonehouse, a heri tage building. Everyone received a gift of preserves from Summerland Sweets to take home, and Leo, Carol, Margaret and Lorne were the lucky winners of our spe cial draws. Special thanks to RTAM for the Chapter Initiative Grant we used to encourage participation in our chapter’s activities. Our next social event will be bocce and a barbecue in July.
The programs are:
• Interpreter: Interpret from French to English and vice versa for a new comer that has to attend a meeting in English. Sometimes we can use English and a language other than French.
Saturday, June 8, thir teen members of the RTAM Okanagan chapter enjoyed a progressive wine tasting at Sumac Ridge in Summerland. John led us to the vineyard where we tasted some white wines with food pairings, as he shared some of the history of the area and viti culture information. Then we proceeded to the wine shop where we tasted some red wines with small food bites to en hance the experience of the wine, and
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at Glenwood during the same period I was at Glenwood. She was outgoing, en ergetic and had a good sense of humour. For several years, I curled with her in the St.Vital Teachers’ League. To have Ellen on your rink was a bonus as she was a very dependable and consistent curler. As with Ms. Ayre, her students received a very solid educational grounding to set them on their educational journey. Ms. Wherrett now resides at Golden Links Lodge in St. Vital. She is 101.
• free one year membership to the CSA
Ms. Ellen Wherrett: 1912 –
Ms. Isla Ayre: 1906 – 2013
The Canadian Snowbird Association is a non profit organization. We work to defend and improve the rights and privi leges of the travelling Canadian. We are offering a free retirement kit and a free one-year membership to the Canadian Snowbird Association. You will join the only organization in Cana dian that works on behalf of all travelling Canadians. Our membership is over 70,000 people from across Canada.
During my student days and teaching career, I had the sin gular privilege of knowing the following exceptional women all of whom have reached and exceeded one hundred years of age.
I reminded her of this when I visited her last June. We shared some good laughs and compared the difference in teaching, then and now. She was alert, engaging and
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Ms. Ayres taught grade one at Glen wood School where I was Vice-Prin cipal from 1963-67. Before her re tirement, she taught grade one for 43 years. At Glenwood’s centennial celebrations in 2011, Miss Ayre vid eo-taped an interview for the occa sion which was viewed by countless former students and colleagues. In her obituary it stated that “She taught her students independence and how to get along with others.” That she did. Her extensive collection of dolls from all over the world, was donated to the Manitoba Museum, where it is still on display. She passed away in January of 2013.
Ms. Wherrett taught the grade two class
There are thousands of stories to be told about special teachers in our lives. This has been about three in mine.
Anyone who would like to contribute a short note about a favourite teacher or colleague, please include a photo if available.
full of life. It was a true pleasure to see her again. When I left, she gave me a hug and said: “It is so nice to be remembered.” She will be 107 on September 2, 2013.
Ms. Winnifred Greaves: 1906 –Ms. Greaves was my grade five teacher in 1944-1945 at Central School in Brandon. My memories of being a student in her class are vivid. After lunch each day she would begin reading a story to us and stop at the most exciting moment. If we were good and worked hard perhaps we would get back to the story. We always did and she always continued with the story. The ploy worked every time.
These few hours do not do justice to the debt we owe to these women and thousands like them who devoted their whole lives to the teaching of children.
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• four CSA magazines a year
And that is why I am writing this. I hope we remember our former col leagues and what they gave to us and what they meant to us. A card, a note, some flowers or a phone call would mean the world to these special col leagues. We have all had a Ms. Ayre, Ms. Wherrett and a Ms. Greaves in our lifetime. Let’s take a moment to re member them.
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Alex Boyes Winnipeg Peter Carney Winnipeg
John Sushelnitsky Portage La Prairie
Jag Malik Gilbert Plains Peggy Prendergast Winnipeg
Doreen Sage Neepawa
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Past President Richard Benoit Winnipeg
PRESIDENT Wayne Hughes Winnipeg Vice -President Marvin Krawec Portage La Prairie
Treasurer Carol Pelton Thompson
Secretary Judy Olmstead Brandon
Guy Hansen Winnipeg
Vel McAdam The Pas
Barbara McDole Winnipeg
Ray Sitter Brandon
Ralph Cibula Gladstone Joan Dawson Thompson
Boyne Chapter of Retired Teachers Lana Rinn, Acting President Box Carman,2039MB ROG 0J0 lanarinn@hotmail.com204-828-3375
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cbewell@mymts.net204-489-4023 Riel Retired Teachers’ Association Barbara McDole, President 111 Vista Winnipeg,AvenueMBR2M 4Y5 barbaramcdole@hotmail.com204-254-8965 RTAM –
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James Assiniboia Chapter Peter Carney, President 190 Douglas Park Road, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1Z2 pdcarney@mymts.net204-837-5013
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Interlake Retired Teachers’ Association Darlene Dufily, President 6-191 Hamilton Avenue Winnipeg, MB R2Y 2L4 dadufily@mymts.net204-888-8657.
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Portage la Prairie Retired Teachers’ Association Marvin Krawec, President 52 La Verendrye Crescent Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1B2 marcon@mymts.net204-857-8951
Hanover Association of Retired Teachers Brian Gadsby, President 144 Oakenwald Crescent Mitchell, MB R5G 1J2 brgadsby@hotmail.com204-326-6753
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Alfred Phaneuf, President 12 Erie WinnipegBayMB R2J 2A1 Phaneuf2@mymts.net294-269-6463
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Northeastman Chapter Klassen, President Pinawa,DalhousieMB R0E 1L0
Retired Women Teachers’ Association Diane Bewell, President 100 Queenston Street, Winnipeg, MB R3N 0W5 Street
Neepawa Area Retired Teachers’ Association Ralph Cibula, President Box 79, 18 Louise Street Gladstone, MB R0J 0T0 rjcibula@mymts.net204-385-2882
Retired Teachers of Winnipeg Lorraine Forrest, President 22 Middlehurst Crescent Winnipeg, MB R2G 4C5 jforrest@mymts.net204-668-1325
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1X0 brockmanjerome@hotmail.com204-877-3387 Swan Valley Retired Teachers Barb Plumb, President Box Swan1446River, MB R0L 1Z0 bjplumb@mymts.net204-238-4372 The Pas Retired Teachers’ Association Vel McAdam, President Box 775, 1019 Halcrow Avenue The Pas, MB R9A 1K8 kelseybl@mymts.net204-623-3707 Thompson Association of Retired Educators Joan Goble, President 224 Riverside Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0X2 mgoble@mymts.net204-778-8167 VanIsles Chapter –RTAM Gerry Saleski, Co-President 808 Hartford Green Victoria, BC V8X 5A1 9C9 Cell: 211GarryVanislesRTAM@gmail.com250-727-9249Finlay,Co-President–130SunnydaleRoad, East Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1P6 250 –VanislesRTAM@gmail.com752-5022 Westman Retired Educators’ Association Peggy Wojnarski, President 7 Violet Brandon,CrescentMBR7B 1E5 pwojnarski@mymts.net204-728-8167 18 n KEEP IN TOUCH Fall 2013
Intermountain Retired Teachers’ Association Jim McMillan, President 7 Rose Street Roblin, MB R0L 1P0 darkrum151@hotmail.com204-937-4606
Okanagan Chapter of RTAM Rothwell, Co-President Merlot BC V4T
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Dauphin Area Retired Teachers’ Assoc Joyce McGinnis, President 56 Hawthorne Avenue Dauphin, MB R7N 3K6 Jhm7@mymts.net204-638-6186
The first occurrence was the recent decision to restore the Alt-Bergthal School. Called the Bergthal School Project, the plan is being carried out by a group made up of former Alt-Bergthal com munity members, as well as others interested in Mennonite history. Fund-raising is well under way, and the school is now situated at its new and permanent site in the his toric village of Neubergthal near Altona. Restoration is on sched ule. The schoolhouse will be used as an actual satellite classroom by the Red River Technical Vocation al Area, but a part of the building is intended to eventually serve as an interpretive centre for the rural schoolThenexperience.thisspring, a local com mittee of the Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society decided to host a “reunion” or gathering of teach ers who taught in multi-grade classrooms in small community schools in the rural municipali ties of Rhineland and Stanley. The main purposes of the event are as follows:
• to identify the characteristics that made the Mennonite rural/ village school unique, and what role the rural schoolteacher played in the community, out side of the classroom
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This one-day reunion will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013, in the Winkler area. The committee has spent the past months collect ing names and addresses of former teachers, and a letter has been sent out with information pertaining to the event. Note that this event is intended for teachers only. The day will consist of an exhibit of photos, documents, and artifacts, provid ed by the attendees; a formal pro gram; the sharing of stories; and socializing. Also, the MMHS, in collaboration with archivists, will have staff on hand to collect and digitally scan photos, documents, and other memorabilia, with a view to creating an archival file. If you taught in a rural school in Rhineland or Stanley but have not yet been contacted by the committee, and would like to participate, please call Joe Braun at 204-324-6259.
However, the legacy of the oneroom schoolhouse has not disap peared. The people who attended such schools will never forget their experiences there, and many of the teachers are still with us and have
• to reunite the men and women who taught in rural, multi-grade classrooms in Mennonite com munities in the West Reserve
• to share stories
memories to share. Two events have transpired recently aimed at preserving the rural school experi ence, particularly as it pertains to the West Reserve.
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• to collect and catalogue docu ments, photographs, and other memorabilia pertaining to the rural school experience, in order to submit them to historical ar chives
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the Mennonites emigrated from their settlements in Rus sia to the East and West Reserves in southern Manitoba in 1875, it didn’t take long for them to set up schools for their children. The first ones were rudimentary, but after a few years, each community or vil lage had established a small public school, and in the West Reserve there were soon many of these white, wood-sided, single-sto rey schoolhouses, surrounded by grassy playgrounds and shelter belts, scattered throughout the Mennonite farming community between the Red and Pembina Rivers. In the mid-1960s, however, many of them closed, as the pro cess of consolidation decreed that the students in these one-room schools would be bused to larger centres. Not all the schools shut their doors – a few of the larger ones remained in operation for several more years. But this enact ment of consolidation led to a slow decline of the abandoned school buildings. Although some of them were repurposed as homes, or even granaries, and a few still exist to day, most have disappeared.
who could not attend the re union were either on a pilgrimage to Fatima, in Portugal, and a family re union in Poland (Jeanette Moran); a personal family reunion in the West (Barbara Thomasson); off to Europe (France) with her husband who would be teaching at a university in Tou louse (Machiko Bruzina); arriving in Roblin, Manitoba, with her husband to celebrate a centenary plus at the end
Our luncheon was held at the Inn at the Forks, 75 Forks Market Road. The Forks is a national historic site. People have been meeting at the forks of the Red River and Assiniboine River for about six thousand years. We in turn did
Class of 1956 – 1957
for history. The orig inal Normal School site has had a chequered career. Built in 1921, by the government, it was first of all, a School for the Deaf. In 1941, the De partment of Defense utilized the site as part of the war effort of WWII. In turn, the Department of Education
The reunion was in two parts. We were fortunate in having a guided tour of the old Normal School, at 500 Shaft esbury Boulevard. The tour guide, Elizabeth Doty, enjoyed our group, especially all the comments and mem ories we had looking back to 1956 –1957. The labyrinth of tunnels, under the site, came as a bit of surprise to many. The present site is home to the Canadian Mennonite University. The site continues to be a place of educa tion, enlightment and leadership.
Gloria Wilton
Photos courtesy of Phyllis Crosson, Jean Rennie, John Lohrenz, Jake Harms. Email copy courtesy of Janice Kelly
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of June (Sylvia Goodbun, Woodstock, Ontario). Frances Obedzinski, of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, made the reunion a family affair arriving with her group of seven – daughter, brothers and their wives and friends. WOW! That is what I call a celebration of life.As a group, we continue to be ac tive in our communities, our church es, local museums, hospitals and local support groups. Two alumnae have had their work and effort recognized provincially and federally. Verna Kirk ness of Winnipeg, received the Order of Manitoba in 2007, and the Order of Canada in 1998. Joan MacKay (Rob inson) of Nesbitt, Manitoba, was in ducted, as a member of the Manitoba Fiddle Association, into the Manitoba Hall of Fame, April 28, 2013, in Car man, Manitoba. Alma Vincent (Day on), travelled to the Dominican Repub lic in 2012 and 2013 as part of a habitat group. In February and March, 2013, Alma travelled to Lima, Peru, to a site where children needed care and shelter. As a volunteer in a local school near the building sites, educational component will continue to be involved at this lev el as long as she can continue. Dolores
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took it back in 1945 and it continued to be the Normal School site until 1965. The teacher training was then moved to the University of Manitoba. Once more the site became the School for theManyDeaf.
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Thank you to all who attended our 56th Reunion, in Winnipeg, May 23, 2013.
Hortense M. Wilcott, Winnipeg, MB
Sadly, our In Memoriam list gets longer every year. As of May 23, 2013, the names recorded number 90. “When night falls, we can see the stars and we remember.”
As the 56th Normal School; reunion committee, we are looking forward to 2017 when we celebrate our 60th. If other alumni feel they would like to organize something earlier, there is a lot of up to date information available from former committee members.
Eileen L. Fowler, Winnipeg, MB Dorothy Kilburn, Neepawa, MB Helen Letkemann, Winkler, MB
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Arva J. Hryciuk, Portage la Prairie, MB
Brandon; Helen Mailman (Kocuk), Ochre River; Bernice McMahon (Wir gau), Delta, British Columbia; Janice Kelly (Duncan), MacGregor; Evelyn Rheaume(Beattie), Portage la Prai rie; Gloria Wilton,(De Laronde), Winnipeg.Wearealways pleased to place our announcements in KIT. It is a very helpful resource. SHAW also ran our announcement under Community Service Announcements. Our ropeantarioOurMaritimes.ceptCanadarightbersphoneandaddressesemailtelenumextendacrossexfortheUS,OnandEulistis
Lohrenz, (Dyck), has been involved with the Mennonite Central Commit tee for 10 years. She has been an or ganizer and volunteer running two of four s Thrift Stores. One of these stores is on Sargent Avenue and the other is on Selkirk Avenue. The stores generate considerable monies which are used for projects in Canada and Interna tionally. For the most part these stores are volunteer driven and require con siderable people hours. WELL DONE GIRLS.In keep ing with S.MB,GovernorLieutenantofficecallweretheme,historicalourweabletoupontheoftheofPhilipLee,CM.OM,.
Valdine G. Johnson, Winnipeg, MB
Florence A. Sutherland, Eriksdale, MB
The luncheon at the restaurant, the Current, in the Inn, featured five cours es, all superbly prepared and presented at a reasonable cost. The setting, staff, and service made us all feel very special. We even had the weather cooperate with a dry, sunny day. I count the Inn at the Forks as a jewel set in the heart of Win nipeg. The Catering and Special Events coordinators, Jodi Arrell and Mindi Co pet, prepared specially printed menus; organized the Sun Room seating in a very attractive manner; and were pleas ant young women to work with and plan thisAttendanceevent. for the luncheon and tour topped 70 in all. One teacher, Rosanna (Federchuk) Hrabliuk was accompanied by her daughter, Caro line. Roseanna said her daughter had a lovely time experiencing her mother with her teacher peer group
Tamara M. Kubrak, Winnipeg, MB Jean Wiens, Virden, MB
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Dr. Mary Pankiw, Winnipeg, MB
Calvin J. Alward, Winnipeg, MB
Correction from the Summer Issue of KIT: Sylvia Lorraine should have been Sylvia Lorraine Lauren.
As septuagenarians, (good Scrabble word), we are all afflicted with AGE. However, if we keep our endemonia strong, we will keep medication low and we will not falter. Attending re unions is designed to give our sera tonin a lift. What better way to spend a pleasant afternoon.
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Joan Ferguson, Boissevain, MB
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Ida J. Patterson, Winnipeg, MB S. Hadley Ward, South Surrey, BC
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Rita M. A. Bohemier, Winnipeg, MB
very light but we inform all working information sites. The Master List, the In Memoriam List and the Search List continue to be upgraded thanks to the support of the membership at large.
As one octogenarian wisely said to me recently, as they approached their 90th birthday - “Keep Going!”
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Laura G. Cooley, Birtle, MB
Velma A. Motheral, Winnipeg, MB
Dietrich A. Neufeld, Winnipeg, MB
for commemorative pins. These pins mark Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.
The rural support for the reunions remains very Committeestrong.members were as fol lows: Sheila McCausland(Fargey), Brandon: Phyllis Crosson (Jamieson),
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Date: Friday, October 18, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wine and cheese Saturday, Oct. 19 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cafe Sunday, Oct. 20 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. cafe
Come and share the opportunity to view and purchase original art work by 36 Manitoba artists. Framed and unframed oils, watercolours, pastels, prints and art cards will be available. There will also be raffles of art work and a cafe for you to enjoy while contemplating which art piece will be perfect for that special wall space. Be sure to tell your friends!
Looking for curlers for the 2013/2014 season. Curling takes place Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM from October 2013 to March 2014. All skill levels plus first time curlers are welcome. The cost is $120.00 per season that includes approximately 40 games and 2 complimentary banquets. Come out, get some exercise, and enjoy the fellowship. For further information, contact Jim at 204-837-6900 Dennis at 204-261-8790 Murray at 204-284-5516
CLASSIFIEDS Did you teach in a rural school in the West Reserve? Deer Lodge Senior Men’s Curling League Part-TimeOfficeReceptionist/Position St. Paul’s Fort BrushWorksGarry University Women’s Club of Winnipeg CUBA - ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’ (Havana) 22 n KEEP IN TOUCH Fall 2013
$2,500.00 Can. for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250-478-0494 ssic@telus.net
• Good communication skills
University Women’s Club of Winipeg 33rd Annual Christmas Market at 54 West Gate in the National Historic Ralph Connor House Friday, November 8 , 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, November 9, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost $ 3.00 - Lunch available at additional cost. Three floors of Manitoba crafts and giftware including baked goods. 204-954-7880 | www.uwcwinnipeg.ca
Seeking a person to work 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., 3 to 5 days a week
PleaseOrganizedapplywith resumè and salary expectations to: RTAM – Part Time Position 113 – 1555 St. James Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B5 Or: Email to rtam@mymts.net
The Manitoba Mennonite Historical Society
If your name is not on our list, or if you know of others whose names should be added, please respond to: Joe owltree@sdnet.caBraun204-324-6259
Ralph Connor House 54 West Gate
Tuesday mornings 9:30 - 11:15 October 15 to November 5 Presented by Dr. John (Jock) Lehr Cost for non-members is $60.00 Registration information call 954-7889 or email uwc@mymts.net or call 204 - 453-5727
You will receive details once you have made contact.
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The CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS OFFERING THE POWER OF PLACE: history, geography and current world issues. This will be a series of illustrated lectures examining the history and geography of current world tension areas.
invites teachers who taught in rural/village, multi-grade schools in the Rhineland and Stanley municipalities to take part in a one-day reunion Oct. 5, 2013, Winkler area.
Located at the National Site
10th annual BrushWorks
Place: St. Paul’s Fort Garry 830 North Drive 475 7549 (church office for information)
We specialize in small group travel balancing history, nature and culture at leisurely pace.
CLASS OF 1958-1959
100th ANNIVERSARY
131 Sanford Fleming Road Winnipeg, MB
Shades or Ireland – May 13 – 25 Including Northern Ireland escorted from Winnipeg
A comprehensive tour in and beyond the rainforests. Scenic Western Cuba – Mar 1 – 15 Stays in a national park, the tobacco growing area, Havana are some of the highlights.
Travel Central School / École Centrale Transcona, MB MANITOBACOLLEGETEACHERS’ 25th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION JOSEPH TERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RTAM n 23Fall 2013
Date: May 21, 2014
604 Day Street, Transcona
For details visit www.mcphailtravel.net or www.thediscoverytours.ca Call 1-800-417-0250 McPhail Travel, 435 Rosser Ave, Brandon Mon-Fri, 9am – 6 pm Visit our booth at the “Fall Travel Fair” - October 16
Escorted Tours for 2014
Email shapira@retsd.mb.caSidco-principalShapirawww.ec.retsd.mb.ca
Historic Central Cuba – Jan 18 – Feb 01
Place: Canad Inn, Pembina & Bishop Grandin, Winnipeg Joe Plett 204-256-5062 Bert Suss blsuss1@gmail.com204-326-9470
Formal Ceremony: 11:00 a.m.
This one-of-a-kind tour is packed with the unexpected including Castro’s birthplace, a jeep safari, a stay in Cuba’s only rainforest and more.
October 17, 2013: in-school activities for present & former students, staff & parents October 18, 2013: out-of-school celebration for present and former staff. Laurie Sodomlak Email: lesodomlak@shaw.ca
Costa Rica in Depth – Feb 14 – Mar 01
El Salvador in Depth – Jan 11-25, and Feb 8-22 Explore national parks, ancient ruins, civil war history, and colonial towns.
History buffs enjoy this tour featuring colonial and revolutionary history, along with a pig roast in the Escambray mountains.
McPhail
Undiscovered Eastern Cuba – Feb 10-24
Date: September 28, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
RETIRED TEACHERS’RETIREDASSOCIATIONTEACHERS’OFMANITOBA Our StrEngth is in our collective voice and our membership.growing www.rtam.mb.ca
