Retired Women Teachers’ Association

Ruth Hartnell, RWTA President

Iwish to invite all women retired teachers to join our organization. The RWTA has been active for almost 65 years with the objectives of dealing with problems concerning the welfare of our members and providing an opportunity for them to continue social relationships. Our luncheons, held four times a year, are a good means of meeting new friends and reconnecting with our retired colleagues. These luncheons are held at the Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon Avenue (Confusion Corner) Winnipeg. For more information, please contact Cecile Alarie-Skene: 204-256-6176 caskene@mymts.net. Looking forward to seeing you. §

LUNCHEON DATES:

october 1, 2015: Buffet Lunch and Fashion Show December 10, 2015: Served Lunch and Seasonal Program february 25, 2016: Buffet Lunch and Guest Speaker A retired teacher tells about being a caregiver to a family members with Alzheimers april 21, 2016: Served Luncheon, AGM and Fun Program

ExECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2015 - 2016

President: Ruth Hartnell Past President: Diane Bewell Vice-President: Cecile Alarie-Skene Treasurer: Dolores Tutkaluk Recording Secretary: Pat Opalko Corresponding Secretary: Cathie Morgan-Matula Membership Convener: Cecile Alarie-Skene Club Notices: Brenda Zebrynski Social Committee: Bessie Marie Hill, Louise Burton, Lynda Tunny, Donna Majnusz, Kathy Deyman, Bernice Stebbing Tickets: Birdielyn Gray, Kathleen Parums RTAM & Pensions: Peggy Prendergast Visiting: Emily Williamsom Publicity: Heather Emberley Archivist: Sultana Hussain Pianist: Charlotte Stech

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Upon leaving the museum we ventured over to the Canadian Mennonite University in Charleswood for a very delicious lunch including of course a bowl of Mennonite Borscht! Following lunch and a time of fellowship we departed for our next “port of call” the Assinoine Park Zoo. While I cannot be absolutely certain of this, I thought I overheard several retired teachers mutter something to the effect that coming to a zoo was a bit like returning to the classroom. But then my hearing is not as good as it once was!!!

The Polar Bear Exhibit seemed to be the main attraction during our visit. Many of the bears were outdoors snoozing in a cool spot we did not get to see many of them close up and swimming. I guess everyone is entitled to a day off now and then. Prior to leaving the zoo we gathered at a statue of a “no name” Polar Bear for our traditional/mandatory group photo. On our way back to Virden we stopped at the ANAF Vets Hall in Portage La Prairie for supper and more fellowship. Upon arriving back in Virden at the scheduled time, another tour came to a successful end. Plans will soon be underway for another tour in 2016. §