The Bulletin Board

Volume 32 • Issue 1 • Spring 2020 Here for you now ... here for your future. Since 1968. • A votre service ... pour le soin de votre avenir. Depuis 1968. Contents Welcome new members 2, 3 DISTRICT 17 MEMBERS Message from the President 2, 4 Coming District Luncheon Ad 19 ENJOY A FREE LUNCH District 17 Executive List 3 On October 10, 2019 approxi- but now the RTOERO head office mately one hundred members is covering the cost of these work- Unit 1 Report 5, 6 of District 17- Simcoe County at- shops so there was an excess of Unit 1 Curling Challenge 6 tended the District Fall Meeting funds, making it possible to use Unit 2 Report 7, 8 and enjoyed a free lunch at the this money to benefit District Unit 3 Report 9, 10 Ferndale Banquet Hall in . members. It was great to see so Unit 4 Report 11, 12 District Treasurer, Henry Gabriels, many people take advantage of at- PSTO Presentations 8, 10, 12 indicated that the executive was tending this event. RTOERO Foundation Report 13 Health and Insurance Report 14, 15 able to offer this luncheon free to The Fall annual meeting has Isles de la Madeleine Cruise/Bike members because we had budg- been designated to the recognition Trip 16, 17 eted for two Retirement Planning of the efforts of members in each Fall Forum 2019 Report 17, 18 Workshops in this year’s budget, of the four Units. Glenn Conduit, District AGM & Lunch Ad 19 Curling Challenge 2019 Report 20 Continued on page 4 Helen, Georgia 21 Travel Report 22 Mark Your Calendar 22, 23 Address & email change 23 Almost the last word 23 Photos by Neil Urquhart

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The Bulletin Board is published twice annually for District 17 members of RTOERO, providing membership news and content on topics of interest to the retired education community. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of RTOERO District 17 Webmaster: Cathy Sirdevan Contact: [email protected] Website: district17.rto-ero.org Award Winners Editor: Margaretta Naray Contact: naraymargaretta@hotmail. com DISTRICT 17 New Members! Message Unit 1 SIMCOE CENTRE (Barrie & area) from the Maria Ager Kimberly Atkinson From other President Sharon Beeler Districts: Kimberley Blackwell Paul Healy Robert Blasko George As I begin to write this report, in mid January there is Teresa Boncardo Hutchinson a terrible snowstorm outside. It reminds me of the typical Patrick Carney winters of my childhood some 50 years ago, or more. I Jill Coady Caroline guess this is the joy of living in Canada and being able to experience the changes in weather during our four sea- Jean Daigle Johnston sons. In another week we will be enjoying the sunshine Helen Deakin and warmth of the Riviera Maya area in Mexico. This is Stephen Engelhardt Annette just another benefit of being a retired education worker Cathy Finlay Schieleke and a member of RTOERO. I hope when this magazine reaches you, we will be enjoying much more spring-like Renee Gagnon weather. Thomas Gerry The main event that happened since the last Fall pub- Connie Gray lication of the Bulletin Board, was the launch of the new Caroline Leppanen RTOERO logo at the Fall Forum and Special Meeting Shirley Lowrie (previously Senate) in late October in . You will have seen this refreshed brand image on the cover of Albert Kerton the new Insurance Plans Booklet 2020, the new benefit Shelley Kuuru cards, the Communiqué and Renaissance publications. John Lucas The name of our organization is the same, but everything Heather Martin else has changed. We are a vital and energetic national organization and this new visual image will say loudly and Susan McCabe clearly that we are different from the organizations that Michelle McCourt claim to be our competitors. By the end of March you Leanne McMillan will see the launch of the totally redesigned RTOERO na- Elizabeth Mota-Kenney tional website, including redesigned district websites. Glen Mullings At our January 2020 District Executive meeting, we Derek Murray discussed the grant applications received for this year. It was decided to support the applications of four projects in Glenna Oleksinski Simcoe County: The Barrie On Days For Girls, Empower Carole Reynolds Simcoe Foundation in Barrie, The Ready Set Read Pro- Joanne Reynolds gram in Collingwood and the St. Mother Teresa Refuge Kimberley Robbins Program in Bradford. In total $3120.00 was donated to these projects. Teresa Slade On May 28, 2020 we will be hosting the District 17 An- Gary Stemmler nual General Meeting and lunch at the Ferndale Banquet Heather Stewart Hall in Barrie. This is a free lunch for all members and Julie Underhill I encourage you to join us at this event (see the notice Monique Vaillancourt in this issue). It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other retirees and to reconnect with people with whom you may Michelle Vent have had the pleasure of working. At this meeting we John Young Continued on page 4

Page 2 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Unit 2 Orillia, Midland, Penatanguishene & area) District 17 Executive Carol Austin 2019 to 2020

Alan Cook President Political Advocacy Sandra Crawford Paul Healy Andy Prokopich 705-435-4951 705-435-9237 Donna Gruber From other [email protected] [email protected] Michelle Herrington Districts: Past President Recruitment/RPW Judy Kirk Carole Allen Sharon Kitsemetry Sara Knight Michael Baker 705-796-5176 705-722-7126 [email protected] [email protected] David Krull Yvonne Bromley & Glenn Conduit 1st Vice President (1st Vice President) Caroline Mashinter G. Elaine Saville Glenn Conduit Donald McIntee 905-895-3645 RTO/ERO Foundation [email protected] Janet Politi Berni Thelma McPherson 705-445-7712 Michele Meret 2nd Vice President [email protected] Roger Gagnon Laura Miller 705-728-5825 Travel Kevin Scott [email protected] Paul Healy (President) Eileen Snider Secretary Webmaster Peggy Wallace Gail King Cathy Sirdevan 705-435-5873 705-326-3768 Lynda Walkden [email protected] [email protected]

Kerri Wigle Treasurer Provincial Constitution Unit 3 Henry Gabriels Committee 705-458-4529 Gail King (Secretary) ( & area, 5868 9th Line Bradford & area) Egbert. ON L0L1N0 Provincial Marketing & [email protected] Communications Committee Peter Borrelli Paul Healy (President) Catherine Cameron-True Archivist Lu LaFrance Unit Contacts Norman Cohen 705-835-6063 Unit 1 Roger Gagnon Frances McDonell Benefits (2nd Vice President) Teresa Panjer Roger Heath 705-737-9620 Unit 2 Susan Simurda [email protected] Janice Napp Unit 4 SIMCOE WEST 705-323-3307 Goodwill [email protected] (Collingwood, Marg Holroyd & Clearview Township) 705-445-6227 Unit 3 [email protected] Gail King (Secretary) Larry Blakeman From other Kay Broadhurst Districts: Membership Unit 4 Daisie Gregory Marg Holroyd (Goodwill) Myles Crawford 705-428-2785 Martin Foy Jaqueline Bull [email protected] Sharon Reynolds Kent Farrow Newsletter Editor Margaretta Naray Janet Rollins-Nicholson Russell White 705-434-0569 Dean Sears [email protected] Kathleen Seeback Longworth Doris Sproule Kim Taylor Reed Betty Wells

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 3 Lunch President’s Message continued from page 1 continued from page 3 will be holding our executive elections.. If you have First Vice President mentioned that the criteria for thought about getting involved, please speak to any this award involved having 5 years of above and be- one of our present executive members listed in this yond dedicated service to their Unit, District and/or magazine. We appreciate your support and welcome Provincial duties. This year the following members your involvement. Also at this meeting, Gayle Man- were chosen to be recognized by the Unit Execu- ley, our District’s liason member from the RTOERO tives: Board Of Directors, will be in attendance. She will Unit 1 – Lori McLachlan and Sharon Kitsemetry enlighten us with the latest news from our National Unit 2 – Eden Beardsall, Lois Cullis and Patty Organization. I hope to see you then. Smith Submitted by Paul Healy Unit 3 – Joy Graham, Nancy Ward and Pauline Urquhart See invitation details on page 19 Unit 4 – Bev Brady and Branko Rayakovich. President, Paul Healy, presented each recipient of this award with a Certificate of Merit and a RTO- ERO Recognition Pin. Everyone in attendance enjoyed a lovely chick- Bookmark en dinner and the ever-popular bread pudding, pre- pared by the Ferndale Banquet Hall. We encourage the all members to plan to attend the Spring AGM Meet- ing which will be held at the same location. McMaster Submitted by Paul Healy Optimal Aging Health Portal Site:

http://optimal aging.ca/portal.html What sets the Portal apart from the crowd is its emphasis on providing only the best evidence, and telling you why it’s considered the best. The Portal filters out the noise and makes it easy to understand how scientific evidence and other Unit 3 at fall lunch: types of information can help you.

Page 4 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Unit 1 Report Unit 1 There were 80 members present at the fall meet- Report ing held on October 24, 2019 at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club. Members enjoyed social time before the meeting and an archives quiz organized Unit 1 Executive 2019 - 2020 by our esteemed archivist, Lu LaFrance. Leadership Team Goodwill Our renowned speaker, Dr. Larry Black, is one George Allen, Lynn McLean, Connie Gillespie of Canada’s prominent scholars and Consultants on Lu LaFrance, June Ballard 705-728-4470 Russia, USSR, and Russian Canadian relations. His [email protected] President 1109 Sunnidale Road topic for our meeting was ‘Baring the Bare’, (what & bonspiel organizer Springwater, ON L9X 0R9 you will never hear about Russia in the North Ameri- George Allen 705-322-2076 can media). Dr. Black is a Professor Emeritus and [email protected] Insurance Distinguished Research Professor (Carlton) and has 177 Ritchie Cres., Elmvale, Roger Heath ON L0L 1P0 (705) 737-9620 written, edited or co-edited over 50 books on Russia, [email protected] Soviet history and Canadian-Soviet relations. He Organizer of Fall Luncheon 32 Sunnidale Road, Barrie, served as a researcher for NATO and has consulted Lynn McLean ON, L0N 1G7 with several of our Government departments includ- (705) 722-6783 mcleanassociates@sympa- Archivist, director ing CSIS. tico.ca Lu LaFrance Dr. Black challenged us to consider our percep- 84 Columbia Road, Barrie, ON (705) 835-6063 L4N 8C5 4640 Line 5 N, Hillsdale, ON tions about Putin and life in Russia now. L0L 1V0 Did we see him as a cold dictator, murderer, thug Organizer of Spring Luncheon or psychopath? We were informed that Putin has Ferndale Banquet Hall Director June Ballard Betty MacMillan never violated the Yeltsin Constitution of 1993 and (705) 734-3716 (705) 737-9838 that he only has partial control of domestic policy. 6 Vine Crescent, Barrie, ON, [email protected] Other sources of power in Russia come from the L4N 2B3 206 39 Ferndale Drive S Securities Services, Orthodox Church, Oligarchs Barrie, ON L4N 5T5 Secretary (wealth), Bureaucracy and organized crime. Marianne Bond Treasurer (705) 718-0213 Ausma Ozolins [email protected] (705) 722-8362 36 Jodies Lane, Midhurst, ON Past President L9X 0M4 & unit/district photographer Neil Urquhart Director Photos by Neil Urquart (705) 726-1516 Kathy Dunn [email protected] (705) 728-0839 66 Lillian Crescent, Barrie, ON [email protected] L4N 5H7 33 Ellen Street, Barrie, ON L4N 6E9 Phone Contacts, membership & provincial ‘blasts’ Director & games organizer, Kathy French Barrie 705-721-8007 Sue Jarson [email protected] (705) 719-6823 303 Cox Mill Rd., Barrie, ON [email protected] L4N 8V3 32 Basswood Circle, RR 2 Shanty Bay, ON L0L 1P0 Director at Large & Luncheon brochures Director & Unit 1 Contact with Peggy Gemmell the District (705) 719-1438 Roger Gagnon [email protected] (705) 728-5825 709 - 65 Ellen St., Barrie, ON [email protected] Dr. Larry Black L4N 3A5 87 Sunnidale Rd Barrie ON L4N 1G8

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The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 5 Unit 1 Report continued from page 5 Russian stats were shared demonstrating no- table improvements in employment rates, numbers below poverty levels and life expectancy in Russia while Putin has been in power. Putin opened a Wall of Grief in 2017 to all victims of political repression in Russian history and supports the Annual Day of Re- membrance for Victims of political repression which makes one question him being referred to as a Sta- linist. Dr Black showed pictures of large protests by Russian citizens. Dr. Black also pointed out that the media in the west is appalled at Russia for meddling in non-Russian elections while Time magazine’s front cover in July, 1996 declared Yeltsin was being helped by Americans to win his election in Russia. The presentation was thought-provoking and certainly made us aware of how our views are af- Unit 1 members fected by the media. Submitted by Lynn McLean

Simcoe District Curling Challenge at Elmvale Curling Club on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 Details available at spring luncheon

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email [email protected] Open to all who have been part of the educational community

Page 6 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Unit 2 “No Bells” Brunch Report A happy group of 44 hungry retirees gathered Unit 2 at Willis Presbyterian Church Hall on Tuesday, Sep- Coordinating Commitee 2019-2020 tember 3, 2019 to enjoy a delicious Brunch catered by the “Cookin’ Butcher”. Lorrie Smelko welcomed Contact: Janice Napp our special guests: District 17 President, Paul Healy; 705-323-3307 Daisie Gregory, our Guest speaker and newly-retired [email protected] educational worker Kerri Wigle. Joan Banbury 705-487-2108 Helen Doyle gave the Reflection. Joan Banbury Helen Doyle 705-325-3876 Renie Drybrough 705-325-9499 thanked the caterer. Janice Napp conducted the Andrea Millward 705-534-4582 business meeting. After the singing of O Canada Lorrie Smelko 705-322-3037 the members of the coordinating committee were in- troduced: Joan Banbury (Treasurer and Goodwill); Helen Doyle (Member at Large) and secretary for Daisie Gregory provided a detailed explanation today’s meeting; Renie Drybrough (Phone Captain of “The Benefits of being an RTO/ERO Member” and – East) and Unit Phone Captain; Andrea Millward the RTO/ERO Health Plan with Johnson’s Inc. She (Goodwill – Coldwater & West); Janice Napp (Unit 2 also gave a report on the RTO/ERO Foundation on Rep. at District 17 and Email Communications); Lor- behalf of Janet Politi Berni. rie Smelko (Phone Captain – West); and the phon- Joan Banbury provided comments on Goodwill. ers who were present: Mary Schulz, Linda Huggins, Janice Napp elaborated on future events. Joan Ban- Joan Banbury and Joanne Macklin. bury and Helen Doyle distributed the door prizes, Janice Napp congratulated those from Unit 2 including some beautifully decorated items donated who would be receiving a Recognition Award at Dis- by Michael Gyokery to 20 lucky winners. Renie Dry- trict: Patty Smith, Eden Beardsall and Lois Cullis. brough gave the closing remarks. After the Minutes and Treasurer’s reports were Submitted by Helen Doyle approved, Paul Healy brought greetings from District 17 and elaborated on the many activities and op- portunities to get involved. He reviewed recent travel trips, scheduled outings and invited suggestions for future adventures. Boat Cruise The Unit 2 ‘Out and About Event’ organized by the Coordinating Committee was awesome! On September 18th, thirty-one RTO members and friends walked the plank – the gangplank that is, as we embarked the Island Princess Cruise Ship at the Orillia Town Dock for a 1 ½ hr. afternoon cruise. The weather leading up to the day had been ominous but we were very fortunate to have a warm, sunny day. We were welcomed by a friendly crew and shoved off at 2:15. Captain Tom was our cruise Director and Cap- tain. He has been doing these cruises in Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe for 34 years which accounted for his vast knowledge of the area. We cruised the south-west shoreline of Lake Couchich-

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The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 7 Boat Cruise Leacock while he was residing in Orillia. Although continued from page 7 Leacock claimed that his book was based on a fic- tional town called “Mariposa”, Orillia tries to adapt the stories to their town. As we turned south and headed through the ‘narrows’ to Lake Simcoe, it was interesting to hear that there is evidence that the ‘fishing weirs’ discov- ered in the narrows were used by Indigenous people to trap fish over 4,000 years ago. Another interest- ing fact about the Island Princess was explained, and demonstrated, by Captain Tom as we passed through the narrows – the Island Princess was de- signed with hydraulics which allowed ‘the bridge’ (or wheelhouse) to lower 16 inches while the anten- nas and communication systems laid flat to allow the boat to clear under the Highway 12 bridge. ing where we heard the history of almost every wa- Our cruise continued into Lake Simcoe close terfront property. Opulence abounds on that south to Strawberry Island where we turned around and shore! We passed the beautiful sandy beaches and headed back to the Port of Orillia. It was a delightful sprawling parkland of Tudhope Park. and informative afternoon enjoyed by all! As we passed the Stephen Leacock Historical Submitted by Karen Bimm Site, Captain Tom explained that Orillia was nick- named “The Sunshine City” because of the book “Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town” written by Unit 2 Spring Meeting CANCELLED PSTO Grant Recipients Barrie on Days for Girls: This on-going project has volunteers, many from month in Barrie, to sew reusable pad kits for girls in the retired education community, meeting once a developing countries, so that they can attend school. Continued on page 10

Cheque presentation: l to r: Sharon Kitsemetry, Paul Healy, Carole Allen

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Unit 3 Executive 2019 - 2020 President Gail King 705-435-5873 [email protected]

Treasurer Henry Gabriels 705 458-4529 [email protected]

Committee Members: Goodwill Nancy Horsburgh 705 435-5115 [email protected] Hearing Life Membership/Telephone Mary Lynch 705 435-5230 Summer in Fall! [email protected] On a glorious summer-like day, 80 members and guests were registered by Members at Large: Paul Healy and Andy Prokopich. Nancy Horsburgh, Mary Lynch and Anne Pend- Andy Prokopich ergast greeted members at the door. 705 435-9237 [email protected] After a warm welcome from Henry Gabriels, Nancy Horsburgh read a very touching poem in memory of all members and loved ones who have passed away Anne Pendergast since our last meeting. Nancy has been very busy sending out cards and even 705 435-7249 [email protected] one 60th Anniversary card. Gail King thanked the Coordinating Committee for the effort they put into mak- Cathy Eichhorn ing this meeting and luncheon a success. Gail informed members that Unit 3 905 775-6348 [email protected] has nominated 3 dedicated unit volunteers to receive a 2019 Recognition Award. They are Joy Graham, Nancy Ward and Pauline Urquhart. These awards will be Margaretta Naray presented at the Fall District Luncheon on October 10, 2019. Nancy Ward will be 705 434-0569 attending but Joy and Pauline have previous commitments. This lunch is free to [email protected] all. District President Paul Healy will be organizing a Breakfast for New Members Paul Healy this fall with the help of the unit. The Spring Annual Meeting and Luncheon will (District 17 Travel Rep) be held in Bradford at St. John’s Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. 705 435-4951 [email protected] Henry Gabriels discussed the ending balance dated September 30, 2019 of $1802.57. Mary Lynch recognized members of her phoning/email committee and re- minded members to contact RTO/ERO Provincial Office of any changes. Paul Healy, District President, brought greetings from District 17 and wel- comed those who were attending our Luncheon for the first time. The Fall Spe- cial Meeting and Forum, formerly Senate, will be held at the end of October in Toronto. Paul noted that RTO/ERO now includes all members who work in the educational field and many who now reside in different Provinces. Our District Retirement Planning Workshop held in the spring was a big success and there will be a second RPW in Barrie on October 17, 2019. Continued on page 10

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 9 Summer in Fall Paul is organizing a Theatre trip to Toronto to continued from page 9 see the musical ‘Hamilton’ on March 25, 2020 and another trip on December 4, 2019 to see ‘Cats’. Paul will be emailing details out to members. Margaretta Naray, the District Bulletin Board editor reported that she is looking for someone to help with the newsletter. Roger Heath, District Benefits Rep, informed everyone that there are changes to our RTO /ERO Travel Insurance as of January 1, 2020. Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada will re- place Sun Life as underwriter of RTO/ERO Travel Insurance and Global Excel will replace Allianz as the travel assistance provider. Paul Healy introduced Stephanie Wilcox, Hear- ing Instrument Specialist and Shawna, from Hearing Life. Stephanie listed the different types of hearing problems and the solutions to help make our hearing better. She listed the many benefits that Hearing Life offers RTO/ERO members. Stephanie and Shauna stayed after the meeting to provide additional infor- Paul Healy with award recipient Pauline Urqhart mation to members. Four luncheon certificate door prize winners Mary Lynch and Paul Healy presented Pauline were Mary Lynch, Pauline Urquhart, Andy Prokopich Urquhart with her Recognition Award since she will and John Orr. be unable to attend the October meeting in Barrie. Submitted by Gail King, Unit 3 President PSTO continued from page 8

Susan Wells Crock pot program: 2nd from the left: Paul Healy (District 17 President), 3rd from the right: Carole Allen (District 17 Past President}, 2nd from the right: Daisie Gregory (Membership} Continued on page 12

Page 10 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Unit 4 Activities Galore in Report Unit 4 Unit 4 Executive 2019 - 2020 The social committee in Unit 4 continues to amaze our members. Two long-time popular activi- ties now occur twice a year, the potluck games day Past President Health and Insurance and the luncheon outing. Both games days were & District Goodwill Unit 4 RPW Rep Marg Holroyd & District Membership very well attended, not surprising given the fantastic [email protected] Daisie Gregory variety of food offered! And, of course, our sociable 705 445-6227 [email protected] members. The second luncheon is approaching in 705 428-27 the spring and will be at a Thai restaurant. First Vice President Kelley Weir Membership Tuesday coffee mornings continue in popularity [email protected] & Communication and are always interesting as we move around our 705 445-0209 Shirley Lockwood area to different restaurants. “If there is food we will [email protected] come!” Second Vice President 705 428-3928 Rob Potter Outdoor activities linked to our monthly coffee [email protected] Social & Recreation outings are enthusiastically accepted and hopefully 705 445-1514 Bev Brady more folks will join in these outings as the weather [email protected] Treasurer 705 428-5672 warms. Join us for the Trail Walk in Collingwood on Anne Marie Inglis April 30th and the Beach Walk before coffee at the [email protected] Director (Social) Beacon in Wasaga Beach on July 7th. Pickleball has 705 444-6428 Ruth Hall become very popular with members in the Colling- [email protected] Secretary 705-445-6515 wood area, great social and exercise! Robyn Bach Our Spring Luncheon promises to be very in- [email protected] Social Director 705 445-9760 Sharon Stewart teresting with the Wilson sisters joining us to relate [email protected] more information from the Black History Museum Goodwill 705 445-6619 where we had a picnic last year. In June we are hop- & Unit 4 RTO Foundation ing to have a picnic and tour at the Nancy Island Mu- Rep Director Carol Day Rice Leslie McKay seum in Wasaga Beach which presents information [email protected] [email protected] about the War of 1812 in the area. This picnic cannot 705 428-3334 705 293-2775 be finalized until water levels stabilize this spring as parts of the island have been flooded. More infor- Birthdays Director Marg Holroyd Janice Plyley mation for these events is available further in the [email protected] Continued on page 12 705 445-7712

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The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 11 Unit 4 continued from page 11 Bulletin Board under Mark Your Calendar and will be sent in an e-blast later in the spring. The ever-popular outing to King’s Wharf Thea- tre in Penetang takes place on July 14th to see the Dixie Swim Club. Again, information will be avail- able under Mark Your Calendar, via an e-Blast, and on the website under Unit 4. The Unit information, especially pictures are going to be updated more regularly on the website so check it out! Everyone is always welcome at our events so mark your calen- dar and come and join us. Submitted by Marg Holroyd, Unit 4 President Unit 4 Pickle Ball Introductory clinics inspired some members to meet weekly to enjoy the sport.

PSTO continued from page 12 The donation of $820 will be used for the chil- dren’s program: Ready, Set, Read! The money will be spent on resources and sup- plies to support student learning at this program. Along with basic supplies, such as lined paper and pencils, we will purchase literacy-based workbooks, sight word and spelling flashcards, as well as a tab- let for students accessing their schoolwork through an online platform. Currently, if we don’t have the supply at the li- brary, some of our volunteers are bringing these items in. The Ready, Set, Read program is free for chil- dren in Grades 1 to 8, and runs every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Ready, Set, Read Cheque presentation by Paul Healy (3rd from right) and Four of our five Ready, Set, Read volunteers Carole Allen (2nd from right) are retired teachers. Two of them taught in Simcoe County and are members of this organization. NEWS RELEASE: “This year we had a student tell us that he im- COLLINGWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY proved an entire grade level – his grade went up by 10 per cent after attending this program,” said Retired teachers continue to give to local kids’ Ashley Kulchycki, supervisor for Children and Teen educations - CollingwoodToday.ca Services at the Collingwood Public Library. The Retired Teachers of local branch do- “I also had a caregiver tell me that she has no- nated $850 to the Collingwood Public Library Ready, ticed a difference in her child’s interest and- confi Set, Read program for supplies. Contributed photo dence in reading. We know this grant is going to go Collingwood Public Library is pleased to an- a long way and make a huge difference at this pro- nounce a donation of $820, courtesy of District 17 of gram and for the kids who attend.” the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO). from CollingwoodToday.ca

Page 12 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 RTOERO Foundation Report Spring 2020

It has been a busy fall and winter at the Founda- Janet Politi Berni tion and by the time you read this, spring will finally District 17 have sprung! Of special note is the rebranding of Foundation Rep. the RTOERO Foundation along with our new vibrant logo. It can be seen in the Spring Newsletter from the Foundation as well as on the Foundation website Thank you once again to all the members who at: www.embrace-aging.ca. Also in the Foundation contributed to the ‘spare change’ collection at our newsletter, be sure to read the article by Dr. Paula District 17 Fall AGM. Hopefully, these collections for Rochon entitled Older Women: The Overlooked Ma- the Foundation will continue throughout 2020 at the jority. District and Unit levels with the help of the District 17 In 2019, another very successful series of webi- Unit Foundation Champions. nars was held on several topics of interest to seniors Consider becoming a Monthly Donor including: Dr. Paula Rochon’s presentation of her re- A sincere thank-you goes out to those members search on improving drug prescribing for seniors; Dr. who have made a donation to the Foundation or have Raza Mirza’s research on loneliness and isolation; become a regular donor. Your support means a lot Foundation Board Chair Joanne Murphy on elder and it allows the Foundation to continue its valuable abuse; and Dr. Lori Schindel-Martin’s sharing of her work in helping to improve the lives of seniors and research on teaching techniques for personal sup- end social isolation. A monthly donation of only $10 port workers managing dementia patients. 2020 will maximizes your charitable effort, and provides the see an even wider variety of subjects and speakers. Foundation with a stable base of support on which to 2020 webinars will be scheduled in April, May, and plan their annual programming. One-time donations each month from September to December. Watch are always welcome and no donation is too small. your email and check the website for registration in- by email at: formation. Contact Deanna Byrtus dbyrtus@ rto-ero.org or by phone at 1-800-361-9888, Ext. On February 1, 2020, Mike Prentice became the 271 to make your one-time or monthly gift. Cheques new Executive Director of the Foundation, replacing payable to RTOERO Foundation can be mailed to: Jo-Anne Sobie when she retired. Jo-Anne has been 300-18 Spadina Road, Toronto ON M5R 2S7. Join the Executive Director since 2016 and we wish her the RTOERO Foundation in helping end Social Iso- all the best in her retirement. Mike has been with the lation, and ensuring that aging adults get the care Foundation since 2018 and has a strong background and support they need. in marketing and communication from both the non- profit and corporate sectors. Welcome, Mike! Leave a Legacy of Life Including a gift to the RTOERO Foundation in Our grant program continues to fund many your will is one way to create a meaningful legacy. worthwhile projects to fight social isolation and im- To learn more about how your gift will impact the prove the lives of seniors across our country. You quality of life for generations of older adults contact can always catch up on the latest news from our Mike Prentice at the Foundation office: grantees on the Foundation website (see above). The most recent Call for Proposals closed at the end 1-800-361-9888. of January and final submissions from selected can- Please feel free to contact me, as your RTOERO didates are due in early April. Details can be found Foundation Champion if you have any further ques- on the website. A final decision for this grant cycle tions. Contact information is under the District Ex- will be made at the end of April, with a formal an- ecutive in the front of this Bulletin Board newsletter. nouncement of the successful grantees likely at the Submitted by Janet Politi Berni RTOERO Annual General Meeting in May. District 17 RTOERO Foundation Champion

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 13 Health Benefits. Spring 2020 By now, I’m sure everyone’s aware that, effec- • A change in medication and/or dos- tive Jan. 1, Global Excel replaced Allianz for travel age for an existing condition (see booklet for claims & assistance, and that a new policy number some specific exceptions). (for travel claims only) is shown on the reverse of • New symptoms or symptoms that are a new benefits card all health plan members re- more frequent or severe. ceived in November. Contact details for Global Ex- •Test results that show deterioration. cel are also listed on card. Check your purses and wallets; the only benefits card you should be car- • A referral to a specialist (made or rec- rying is one showing RTO’s new logo on the front ommended). Roger Heath and referencing Global Excel (policy # 1170489) • Hospitalization. on the back. If you find an old card… destroy it! If unsure about your situation, you’re encouraged to Anyone who did not receive the new card should contact seek pre-trip guidance from Global Excel. Johnson Inc. immediately. Submitting travel claims (Pg. 51 in booklet and page E-mails outlining the 2020 changes were sent to all 6 in Communiqué): Previously, you were required to notify health plan members in early fall, followed by a Health Allianz within 48 hours of seeking treatment. This time- Benefits Update (Communiqué) which was mailed to all line has changed. Now, if you have a medical emergency members in November. A new Insurance Plans Booklet, while travelling, contact Global Excel before seeking treat- including all the changes, arrived with January’s Renais- ment. If, due to the nature of the emergency, this is not sance. reasonably possible, you must have someone call on your The new booklet is very comprehensive and includes behalf or you must call as soon as medically possible. travel plan details; a significant cost saving over previous Trip Cancellation/Interruption Claims (Pg. 69 in book- editions where travel was printed as a separate booklet. let and page 6 in Communiqué): The timeline for submit- Members wishing to access the booklet on-line may do ting claims stresses that you must contact Global Excel so at https://www.rto-ero.org/group-benefits-program- immediately it becomes evident you need to cancel a trip; booklet-2020 likewise for trip interruption, delay of trip or for lost/dam- Following such extensive communication, it would be aged/stolen baggage (a new addition to the travel plan). redundant to simply restate everything. However, in the Travel plan improvements for 2020: event some members scanned the information rather than reading in detail, below I highlight some of the key - Emergency medical travel insurance increased to changes, with page references to the Insurance Plans $10 million per insured person, per trip Booklet and Communiqué which you are encouraged - Hospital benefit covers room and board costs up to to read carefully. Although I’ve been assured the plan private room rate remains in alignment with how claims have been adjudi- - Paramedical max of $500 per practitioner when due cated in the past, some wording has been modified to re- to a medical emergency while travelling move ambiguity and possible misinterpretation. To ensure - Increased limit for vehicle return if unable to drive clarity in the re-worded stability clause, the Benefits Com- due to sickness or injury (now $10,000) mittee worked closely with both Allianz and Global Excel. - Increased limit towards cost of transportation of a Stability Clause (see pg.5 of Communiqué and pg. 59 deceased, insured person (now $15,000) of Insurance Plans Booklet 2020): RTO’s travel insurance will not pay expenses relating to, or associated with, any - Coverage for lost baggage and personal effects up medical condition (other than a minor ailment) that was to $1,000 per insured person, per trip (NEW) not stable for 90 days prior to departure or, in the case - Coverage of $250 for replacement of lost prescrip- of trip cancellation, 90 days prior to making any non-re- tion medication (needs pre-approval) fundable payment. This has not changed. However, the It is important to remember that travel insurance is factors that may negatively impact stability during this 90 intended to cover only sudden and unforeseen medical day period have been reworded as follows: conditions. Also remember, in the event of a claim you will • A new diagnosis, treatment or prescribed medica- be required to provide proof of your date of departure AND tion. (Switching to a generic brand with same dosage will the date of return (see pg. 5 in Communiqué for examples not impact stability) of acceptable proof). Continued on page 16

Page 14 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Benefits DEATH OF A MEMBER: If an RTO member dies, a family member or executor should notify the Ontario Continued from page 15 Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTTP) and RTO. If the mem- Impact of cancelling OHIP Travel Coverage: With the ber carried benefits, they will be cancelled when RTO re- exception of dialysis costs, OHIP no longer pays for any ceives a copy of the death certificate or once their name medical expenses when travelling out of country. Even appears on the OTPP death listing. though only a small fraction of overall costs used to be Benefits will be cancelled as from date of death covered, premium increases are inevitable. An article in and any applicable refunds will be issued. If the member the business section of the Globe and Mail (Jan. 9, 2020) carried couple benefits and the survivor wishes to con- noted this may result in premium increases in the 6% to tinue with single benefits, a Benefit Continuation Form will 9% range. RTO Extended Health premiums increased be issued with details for acquiring RTO membership so approximately 5% this year. benefits can continue. BEST DOCTORS NEWSLETTERS: Periodically, A letter will be sent to the Estate confirming the Best Doctors issues newsletters addressing specific closing of the deceased’s file. If applicable, a letter will conditions. As issued, these are posted to the district also go to the surviving spouse confirming new coverage website. Earlier newsletters included Migraine, Pulmo- and bank deduction details. nary Embolism, Lupus, Cervical Cancer, Colon Health, Foot Health, Hepatitis, and Hernia Prevention. Over the Questions: If you have questions regarding the RTO past year additional newsletters provided information on Health Plan, pleas send an e-mail to [email protected] Acquired Deformities, Osteoarthritis and Prostate. Go (put RTO in subject line) or leave a message at (705) to https://district17.rto-ero.org, select “news”, then select 737-9620. “Best Doctors” from the menu on right side of screen. Submitted by Roger Heath

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The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 15 Isles de la Madeleine Cruise/Bike Trip Growing up just outside the village of Kleinburg, ON, as soon as I could ride a bike, that became my transportation to and from Kleinburg Elementary School during the Spring and Fall terms. In retirement, I have had time to return to this favourite activity! In August of last year, some friends and I decided to go on a cruise/bike trip to see a part of Canada that was unfamiliar to us- Isles de la Madeleine. The best way to connect with the island is to cruise with CTMA cruiseline from Montreal. For 15 years, this cruiseline has allowed visitors to dis- cover the breathtaking views along the St. Lawrence River, the marine landscapes of the Gaspe coast and the Isles de la Madeleine. The cruiseline offers After breakfast onboard, we set off on our bikes 3 packages – Art and Culture, Flavours and the Cy- after picking up our picnic lunch. During the first day, cling package. we explored the middle section of the archipelago, On a beautiful, sunny day in August, we boarded the Ile du Cap-aux-Meules- a 27 km biking circuit. the Go train at the South Barrie station and trans- The rolling hills produced many beautiful views! ferred to VIA rail at Union Station for a relaxing On day 2, our bikes were put on a trailer and we journey to Montreal. We enjoyed a night in Montreal boarded a bus which took us to the most easterly and a morning of sightseeing before we boarded the tip of Isles de la Madeleine – Grande-Entrée. The Vacancier at the port of Montreal. The next day, the complete trip back would be 62 km but the bus made ship cruised on the St. Lawrence River past Quebec several stops where you could choose the distance City, Tadoussac and the Gaspe coast, arriving at the you wished to ride back to the ship. We chose to port of Cap-aux-Meules on the Isles de la Madeleine. ride 48 km passing Grose-Ile, stopping at the beauti- During the sailing, there was a presentation about ful Point-aux-Loups beach to enjoy our picnic lunch. the development and economy of this small archi- Along the way, we saw the salt mine museum. As pelago. Our bikes were delivered to the ship for the day 3 turned out to be very rainy and windy, we were next days’ biking. advised not to ride against a strong headwind. As an alternative, we were offered a bus ride to cover the route – actually more than we would have been able to do by bike! We explored the southwest area of Havre-Aubert, stopping at a goat cheese shop, a winery and enjoyed a seafood lunch at the holi-

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Page 16 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 day area of Bassin. While visiting the beaches, we Bike Trip learned that tides are very small at the island be- continued from page 17 cause of the currents. That evening, the ship left Isle de la Madeleine for the journey back to Montreal. The next day, the ship was redirected because of rough waters. In- stead of stopping at Gaspe, we docked at Quebec City for a day of sightseeing. That evening the ship continued on towards Montreal. After docking in Montreal, we spent another af- ternoon visiting the former Olympic site and botani- cal gardens. The following morning, we boarded the VIA train for our homeward trip. Our next bike trip -the Burgundy area of France! Submitted by Sharon Kitsemetry

First Fall Forum: Observers’ Report Introduction: Once upon a time, four trusty del- Crock Pots Programme was granted $3,978-Con- egates from District 17 used to go to SENATE. Now, grats!), other reports. what was once known as Senate is known as the Fall Partway through the Forum, a surprise Great Re- Forum. Those who were once known as senators veal was prepared & when all returned to the meeting are now known as corporate members. Ours were room after break, on each of the 32 tables sat a huge Paul Healy (president) & Glenn Conduit (VP) plus two observers: Margaretta Naray & Lu LaFrance. RTO/ERO has grown to 51 districts in 51 years, in- cluding 3 new districts added this year representing the Prairies, the Atlantic Region & Echo (Quebec). We have now topped the 80,000 membership count. Amazing! Highlights: RTOERO’s strategic plan initiatives include: Be the trusted voice for the broader education community Improve the lives of members & seniors Broaden the membership base. The 2020 draft budget reflects these mandates & was efficiently presented to the Forum in the form of 5 detailed fold-out charts well organized, well ex- plained & thoroughly discussed through lively & ac- tive participation by members & observers as was also the case with all other agenda items Other agenda items throughout the 2 days in- cluded: Vibrant Voices (advocating for the health & wellbeing of Canada’s seniors), branding (our new logo), RTOERO Foundation Committee updates, Resolutions, Service to Others Report (District 17’s Margaretta Naray & Lu LaFrance with new logo banner

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 17 Working hard at table 10 are Lu LaFrance, Margaretta Naray, Glenn Conduit, Louise Charland & Emilie Johnson from Région du ciel bleu, & Paul Healy, District 17 president bright red box tied with purple ribbon. Inside were The Forum ended with a final round table dis- gift bags for each person at the table, each contain- cussion focused on the future of RTOERO: its core ing items displaying our new apple logo: pen, pin, values, a wish list, & practical ideas on how to imple- notepad, luggage tag, tissue pack, mints & a booklet ment our 3 strategic mandates going forward. on eating well. It was a spectacular display, enjoyed After a bag lunch at noon on Tuesday, all de- & appreciated by all. parted feeling very good about the Forum and very The banquet on Monday evening gave us all the proud of our RTO/ERO! opportunity to dress up, to enjoy each other’s com- Submitted by Lu LaFrance & Margaretta Naray pany, a great meal and a jazz band. Guest speaker Dr. Paula Rochon, VP of research at Women’s College Hospital presented on Tues- day, about research projects related to the health & wellness of older adults (caregivers too). One such project is studying the harmful effects of some drug prescribing policies, particularly related to dementia.

Martha Foster (Board Chair) handing out goodie bags

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Spring Lunch & AGM

Thursday, May 28, 2020 FERNDALE BANQUET HALL 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive Barrie, ON

This is a free lunch for members Working hard at table 10 are Lu LaFrance, Margaretta Naray, Glenn Conduit, Louise Charland & Emilie Johnson from Région du ciel bleu, & Paul Healy, District 17 president (Non-members $22) RSVP to Paul Healy BEFORE May 20 [email protected] OR 705 435-4951 10:30 Registration & Social Guest speaker: Gayle Manley, Board Liaison & IRIS Vision Care Presentation

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 19 District Curling Challenge - Nov. 13, 2019

DISTRICT 17 Curlers 2019

In spite of wintery weather during the early One of the participants was a newly retired part of the week, Wednesday turned out to be a sun- female teacher while another was a ninety-year-old ny day, a fitting start to a bonspiel that was bound retired principal. Six curlers were first time curlers to brighten the spirits of those who attended. There at this event. The winning team had a father and were several team entries and a lot of individuals daughter combination. All curlers were awarded who were just looking for a chance to be a part of prizes which were supported to the extent of $300 a group intent on competitive fun. They were not by Simcoe County RTO/ERO Unit One. disappointed. Lunch was a delightful spaghetti plate with RTO is becoming a welcoming body for all garlic bread, salad and ice cream. The lunch was those who have been part of the educational com- prepared by Dave Don (member of the Elmvale munity so it was only fitting that two of the curlers Club) and assisted by Mike Townes (club manager). had been part of custodial administration and col- George Allen, event organizer and president lege teaching. of Unit One, presented the team of Anne Arksey, Lor- enzo Vanin, Diane Tompkins and Cathy MacDonald

Photos courtesy of Neil Urquhart a special award as the ‘enthusiastic ambassadors’ of the game - a recognition of their sportsmanship and co-operation in making this a fun event. The team of Bill and Vick Whitlock, Bob War- ren, and Russ White of Unit 4 captured the ‘Run- ners Up’ awards. Top honours for the day went to the team of Bill Courtney, his daughter Lynn Daniel, Barb McArthur and Hazel Gilchrist-Parrish. The group seemed enthusiastic about an- other bonspiel at Elmvale, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020. George will be trying to get 8 teams onto the ice that day so that it is possible to have two draws, one that is more 1st Place Team: Unit 4 competitive than the other. Those who enter as indi- Hazel Gilchrist-Parrish, Barb McArthur, Lynn Daniel, viduals will be put on the less competitive draw. Bill Courtney Submitted by George Allen

Page 20 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 Helen, Georgia My husband and I regularly travel to Florida in February. We drive and explore locations en route. This year we decided to visit Helen, Georgia, a Ba- varian alpine city. RTO District 17 is planning a trip to Germany and Austria this summer. Having read about this place, we decided to visit and have a pre-taste of our trip. Helen has celebrated 50 years as an Alpine tour- ist destination. With a population of only 430, it is Georgia’s third held throughout the year, including the “Southern most visited site. Worthersee”, which is a stateside Volkswagen and Audi event that pays tribute to the Worthersee Tour When this town found itself in decline, it decided in Austria. An annual hot-air balloon race is also held to remake itself as a Bavarian town. Bylaws keep here on the first weekend in June. everything Bavarian, even franchises like Wendy’s. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen Submitted by Margaretta Naray is a mountain town in northeast Georgia. It’s known for its vineyards and Bavarian-style buildings. Unicoi State Park offers a lake and campsites. Trails run through the Chattahoochee National Forest to the Anna Ruby and Raven Cliff waterfalls. In Smithgall Woods State Park, Dukes Creek is known for trout. Hardman Farm State Historic Site includes an 1870 homestead and the Nacoochee Indian Mound burial site. (from Google) Our restaurant where we had dinner offered German style fare such as schnitzel, red cabbage, spaetzle, bratwurst and ghoulash in overly generous portions. The bakery offered lovely apple strudel and carried treats and sweets from Germany. It hosts its own Oktoberfest during September, October and November. Events and festivals are Our hotel

Downtown Shops

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 21 seum, the National Art Gallery, The Museum Of His- TRAVEL REPORT tory (previous Civilization), Rideau Hall, the Govenor General’s Residence, and the Diefenbunker in Carp. District 17 members, friends and family have The cost is between $1250- $1350.00, depending enjoyed both day trips (theater, shows, short ex- on the total number of people on the bus. cursions, etc.) as well as extended trips to areas of Please contact Paul Healy (pfhealy@yahoo. our own beautiful country and other countries of the com) for more information and to book your seat. world. If you have not joined us before, please con- There will be a maximum of 54 passengers so re- sider accompanying us on one of our experiences. serve your spot as early as possible. You can also In December, 56 of us enjoyed the new perfor- contact Paul by telephone at (705) 435-4951. mance of Cats at the Royal Alex Theater in Toronto. Submitted by Paul Healy, District 17 President In March, we have 120 tickets for the Broadway per- formance of Hamilton. I obtained these tickets on the very first day they went on sale to groups, so we were able to obtain good seats at a very reasonable price. These tickets sold out very quickly. This is an example of why having a Travel Co-ordinator in our RTOERO District 17- Simcoe County is valuable to members. Mark your In June 2020, thirty-three of us will be going on a trip beginning in Prague and visiting places such as Calendar Vienna, Salzburg and Munich. The concluding high- light of the trip will be attending the performance of UNIT 1 the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. This Thurs, May 7 Spring Luncheon at the Ferndale Banquet Hall. most famous Passion Play in the world has taken 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie ON. place in Oberammergau since 1634. In the middle of Speaker: Annette Ulc from “Best Doctors.” Best Doctors is the Thirty Years War, after months of suffering and now part of Teladoc Health, ` the global virtual care leader. many deaths from the plague, the Oberammergau- 10:30AM social; 11:00AM meeting; 12:00 noon; Lunch fol- lowed by the speaker. ers swore an oath that they would perform the Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ every ten years. This year the Community UNIT 2 Spring Meeting Cancelled will perform the Passion Play for the 42nd time. All Wed. May 6th-Spring Meeting: Coldwater Curling Club, Michael Anne Drive, Coldwater actors come from the village and all participants 11:30 - Social, 12:00 - POT LUCK LUNCH, must have been born in Oberammergau or have 1:00 - Business Installation of Unit 2 Officers lived there for at least 20 years. This tradition, every Followed by Information & Entertainment 10 years, has been maintained and experienced for Don’t Forget: Bring a casserole, salad, dessert, or whatever to share and your own plate, cup and utensils for eating. over 380 years. We are very excited to have the op- INFORMATION – BeADonor.ca – Deanna Peacock, double portunity of attending this famous event. lung recipient (July 2012) An opportunity to visit areas and sites in our own ENTERTAINMENT – Sunshine Music – Alan Scott & John Sheepway (Unit 2 Members) country is planned from September 28- October 3, 2020. You will have received an eblast from me UNIT 3 with more details. We will be travelling by coach to Coffee Breaks: Alliston – 2nd Tue. Sept. – June Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa for 6 days and 5 Alliston-Coffee Culture, 10 am nights. Bradford – 2nd Wed. Sept. – June In Montreal we will visit places such as the Bio- Riverview Inn, Bradford 10:00 am sphere in the Olympic Park, have a sightseeing tour Tues., May 5 - AGM & Spring Luncheon, St. Johns Presbyte- of Old and New Montreal including points of inter- rian Church, 2940 10 Sideroad, Bradford est, an archaeological site and shopping. In Quebec Registration: 11:00am, Meeting: 11:30 am City, we will tour Old Quebec City, visit Ile d’Orleans, Speaker: Anne Brolley: How to Attract birds to your Garden Montmorency Falls, St. Anne de Beaupre, Albert Gilles Copper Art & Museum and also enjoy lunch Members from other units are welcome to attend. If attending from another unit please contact Gail King. at a sugar shack. In Ottawa we will visit the War Mu-

Page 22 - The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 UNIT 4 EDITOR’S CORNER Tues. Apr. 7 – COFFEE BREAK – ‘STACKED’ RESTAURANT, Wasaga Beach, 9:30 Wed. Apr. 22 – EARTH DAY-FAIRGROUNDS’ ROAD Almost the last word CLEANUP/LUNCH, Shrine Club 9:00. (Rain date Apr. 23) Contact Tanya Green, [email protected] Address Change Thurs. April 30 – WALK THE TRAIL, Collingwood 11:00. Meet at Shoppers Drug Mart beside the Trail. Please note that contact information go Contact Ruth Hall, [email protected] ( to lunch following MUST WALK) to head office in order to have your delivery address Thurs. April 30 – THAI LUNCH-GREEN MANGO TREE Res- changed.([email protected]) or call taurant, 115 First St. Collingwood, 12:00. Contact Sharon Stewart, [email protected] 1 800 361-9888. Tues. May 5 – COFFEE BREAK – COFFEE CULTURE, Stayner, 9:30 How to submit material for the newsletter Wed. May 13 – SPRING LUNCHEON/MEETING, Trinity United Church, Collingwood, 10:30 Social, 11:30 Meeting, 12:00 Hot For articles and text, please send them in Word Lunch, followed by Guest Speakers Carolyn and Sylvia Wilson, Sheffield Park, Black History & Cultural Museum. Register with documents or RTF but NOT PDF files. The layout $20 cheque to Anne Marie Inglis by May 1. Contact Sharon programme uses style set so all the articles look the Stewart, [email protected] same. Thurs. May 28 - DISTRICT 17 SPRING AGM / LUNCHEON, Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Drive, Barrie. Also DO NOT use spaces or 10:30 tabs to indent the paragraphs or Tues. June 2 – COFFEE BREAK, AFFAIRS CAFÉ, Creemore, to tabulate some lines. The style 9:30 Tues. June 16 – ANNUAL TOUR / PICNIC, Nancy Island His- automatically puts in an indent toric Site, 119 Mosley St., Wasaga Beach. Details TBA The less formatting the better for Tues. July 7 – BEACH WALK TO ‘BEACON’ Meet at Rec our end. The programme does Plex, Wasaga Beach, 9:00 keep bold and italics. Please DO Tues. July 7 – COFFEE BREAK- BEACON RESTAURANT, NOT send photos embedded in Wasaga Beach, 9:30 text document. They need to be Tues. July 14 – THEATRE, KING’S WHARF, Penetang 2:00. “The Dixie Swim Club” $45. Cheque subject-July Theatre, due sent separately by email in JPG June 10 to Anne Marie Inglis. Contact Sharon Stewart, stew- or TIF format. Remember to name everything with a [email protected] logical and descriptive name. You can use long names Tues. Aug. 4 – COFFEE BREAK- GEORGIAN CIRCLE FAM- and give the photo the caption for a title. ILY RESTAURANT, 1441 Mosley St. Wasaga Beach, 9:30 Tues. Sept. 8 – UNIT 4 FALL AGM & LUNCHEON Details Margaretta TBA ADVANCE REGISTRATION for events by CHEQUE ONLY Covid-19 may change planned events. payable to RTO/ERO Dist. 17, Unit 4. Mail or deliver (leave in box/do not ring bell) to Anne Marie Inglis, 35 Robinson St. Collingwood, Deadline for next issue: L9Y3L8 by due date. Call CONTACTS for more information. Check updates on website- district17.rto-ero.org on or about July 1, 2020

Keep your email address up-to-date. Contact [email protected] to make changes. Using a generic email such as gmail or yahoo rather than one provided by your carrier saves time. You won’t need to remember to change your address at RTO when switching carriers.

The Bulletin Board - Spring 2020 - Page 23 Margaret Anderson John Fred Jardine Richard Austin Margaret A. Krull Joyce Badger James Lowrie John Bearcroft Donalda MacKey Julia Belcourt Ivan Martin Elizabeth Blakeman Alexander Mason Norman Brunne Patricia McCarthy Ruth Channen Audrey R. McIntee Frances Clark Charles Darryl Peter Coates McKenzie Richard Deakin Donald McPherson Beryl Dickey Ann Mitchell Sylvia Finch Nancy Morrison Thomas Fountain David Paille Dorothy Fowler Lowell Pugh Linda Foy Marjorie Rintoul Elizabeth French Jeanne Sauve Shirley Gamma Marie Schandlen Raymond Genier Fred Sproule Floreen Griffin Mia Van Wissen Patrick Gruber Wayne Walkden Elizabeth Hanna Henry Wilson Donald Heimbecker In Memoriam They planted the seeds of knowledge in the fertile minds of their students and laid the foundations for our nation’s growth. To their family and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy.

God speed you! #40043021 Publication Agreement If undeliverable, please return to RTO/ERO District 17, c/o 6138 14th LINE, ALLISTON, ON L9R 1V4

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