Notices & Coming Events

Dr. Louisa Loeb Permit Teachers of Manitoba

13th Annual Reunion Viscount Gort Hotel, 670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For further information, contact: Edith Alexiuk, Registrar 204-256-6484

Normal School Reunion Class of 1953 - 1954

August 12, 2017 Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 1405 St Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

For more information contact Morris Demkiw, 9 Manitou Bay, Winnipeg, MB R3K 0V5 OR ammoe@mts.net OR phone 204-832-0413

Normal School Reunion Class of 1952 – 1953

Tuesday, September 12, reception Wednesday, September 13, tours, activities, lunch and banquet Thursday, September 14, farewell breakfast CanadInns, Portage la Prairie, MB.

For more information contact: Al or Frederica Borys 67 Baldry Bay, Winnipeg, Mb. R3T3C5 204-269-3408, alborys2@gmail.com

Oak Bank Elementary School

50+ Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 12th, 2017 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Oak Bank Elementary School For further information: Email: obe50@sunrisesd.ca Or Web site: http://www.sunrisesd.ca/school/oakbank Information will begin to be posted as of June 15th, 2017

Bowls (Lawn Bowling)

Free Open Houses, Wednesday, June 7 and June 14, at 1212 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Equipment and instructors will be provided. Flat soled shoes are required.

Thereafter on Wednesday nights commencing June 21, we will have Friends and Family evenings at 1212 Dakota Street. Time etc. same as above. Cost will be $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for youth. Any questions, please call Marilyn at 204-256-6744. Ye’ old Rusty Golf Tournament

Carman Golf Club will be the host of the Retired Teachers’ Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. The entry form can be obtained from the Carman Golf and Curling Club website. Details will be provided on the form and website. Individual entries will be accepted for mix and match teams. Proshop 1-204-745- 2366. Ask for Dean!

CUBA – ‘Spanish Studies in Cuba’ (Havana),

$4,700.00 CAD for 4 wks. Hotel with breakfast and dinner, tuition fee. (Air fare not included). 250.478.0494 ssic@telus.net http://spanishstudiesincuba.ca

The Manitoba Museum

is looking for English and Bilingual Volunteer Tour Guides to deliver curriculum based education programs. Volunteers receive free admission to the Museum, Science Gallery and Planetarium along with discounts on Museum Shop purchases and continued learning opportunities. A bus ticket and parking subsidy is also available. A history, science or education background is an asset, though not necessary as comprehensive training is provided on all programs delivered. Program delivery is flexible depending on your interests and availability. If you enjoy working with children (K – 12), and have a minimum of 3 hours per week to volunteer, the Manitoba Museum will be a great fit for you! For more information contact Noreen at (204) 988-0633 or by email at nhees@manitobamuseum.ca.

Attention: Former WTA Members now covered by the Manulife Extended Health Plan.

This plan has been reviewed by WTA and there are changes effective March 1st 2017. The existing rates have been increased for active and retired teachers by 7%. The new rates for RETIRED TEACHERS are as follows Single $66.00 (was $61.68) Family $137.72 (was $128.71) The following improvements were made for retired teachers in classes B & H in the last two years: a. Paramedical $850/calendar year. (this year) b. Cardiac Rehab $500/lifetime (last year)

For further information: Go to the WTA Newsletter or Michael Krauss @ 204-831-7104

Deadline for the Fall 2017 Edition of KIT is August 23, 2017. All materials must be sent to dsage@mymts.net not later than 5:00 p.m.