ERAC November 2015 Page 1 Newsletter

ERAC Newsletter

E S S O R E S O U R C E S A N N U I T A N T C L U B November 2015 Publisher - Susan Sawka Editor—Diane Cook Happy Holidays!

It’s that time of year again! A magical time when snow falls and blankets the city making it look like a winter wonderland. When people decorate the inside and out- side of their homes with lights, baubles, and bows. When people bake lots of nummy cookies. And when people get together to share good food and spirits and enjoy each other's company.

The Board of Directors, and the newsletter team — Susan Sawka (Publisher) and Diane Cook (Editor) wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

An Autumn Evening at Fort Calgary

This year, the ERAC is doing something new! Instead of our traditional Christmas Party, we’re go- ing to have a Fall Event. This year’s event is “An Autumn Evening at Fort Calgary”. See page 10 for more details on this event and how to register. ERAC November 2015 Page 2 Newsletter OFFICERS AND ANNUITANT CONTACTS CHAIRPERSONS CONTACT RICK KRY JUNE 1, 2015 - MAY 31, 2016 (see Membership article) to report a change in name, address, telephone number or EXECUTIVE marital status, AND PRESIDENT Howard Gallimore 242 8181 CALL the IMPERIAL OIL ANNUITANT VICE PRESIDENT Luise Merk 257 1900 HELP LINE - TORONTO TREASURER Doug Goebel 554 7455 Toll Free at: 1-800-387 0621 SECRETARY Connie Scruton 202 0320 to report changes in the above PAST PRESIDENT Rick Wards 282 1486 or 1 866 769 8524 for info regarding benefit forms, BOARD OF DIRECTORS medical cards, medical/insurance coverage, pensions or any Randy Ottenbreit 251 4104 Rick Kry 259 2951 other concerns. Susan Sawka 239 1930 Ian Walker 258 0912 In addition to calling the Helpline, changes to address and Gary Scruton 202 0320 Don Schaef 966 6361 bank accounts may be made by accessing Managing Your Benefits web portal on www.iolemcbenefits.ca STANDING COMMITTEES Auditor Peter Ramsay 256 6429 Membership Rick Kry 259 2951 Nominating Rick Wards 282 1486 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Newsletter Diane Cook (Editor) Susan Sawka (Publisher) 239 1930 January 16, 2016 for February Issue Email articles and images to: Outreach Dorothy Kaethler 278 9982 Diane Cook at [email protected] Joan Johnston 271 2087 United Way Rick Trow 874 8769 VIP Program Rick Wards 282 1486 Any questions, concerns, or feedback, contact Visitation Dorothy Kaethler 278 9982 Cliff Kippen 238 1819 Susan Sawka, Publisher, at (403) 239-1930 or [email protected] ACTIVITY COMMITTEES Arts & Crafts Angela Wards 282 1486 Bowling Peter Perry 270 0704 Bridge Rosemary Kry 259 2951 IMPERIAL OIL’S VIP PROGRAM Community Care Peter Baltais n/a pays up to $1000 a year to charitable and XC/SS Skiing Dave Varga n/a non-profit associations supported by Curling Dennis Heacock 241 6492 employee and annuitant volunteers. Dinner Theatre Christa Schaper 281 9699 For details of the program access the Fall Social Luise Merk 257 1900 web-site www.imperialoil.ca, Rick Wards 282 1486 then search for VIP Program Garden Janice Hawking 278 6369 and follow the links. Gloria Fleck 251-4214 If you have any difficulty obtaining the Golf Connie Scruton 202 0320 application form please call Hiking Sue Deyell 851 0443 Rick Wards at (403) 282-1486 Lawn Bowling Jean Abbott 281 6593 Photography Derek McClure 770 0246 Spring Lunch/AGM Howard Gallimore 242 8181 HOTEL AND CAR RENTAL PROGRAM Luise Merk 257 1900 Annuitants are able to take advantage of Imperial Oil’s Spring BBQ Don Schaef 966 6361 negotiated pricing for car rentals and hotels. Imperial Oil Summer BBQ Ian Walker 258-0912 Technology Rene Bialek 247 0946 has agreements with National Car Rental and several Tent & Trailer Diane & Nick Weyland 938 1446 hotel chains that cover rentals in Canada and the US Travelogue Richard Sawka 239 1930 plus a number of other countries. If anyone would like to Wine Appreciation Dwain Weckman 239 2394 use this program, please contact a member of the ERAC Woodworking Rick Kruse 938 5407 Board of Directors and that person will provide you with the details of the program. ERAC November 2015 Page 3 Newsletter MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Howard Gallimore—(403) 242-8181 [email protected]

Nadine and I participated in our first Lawn Bowling event over the summer and had a wonderful time. I was asked to participate again next year on the condition that I bowl on the other team! The summer is now behind us and activity groups such as Hiking, Golf, Lawn Bowling, and Garden- ing have all wound up. It won’t be long before we will be into the detail preparations for our 2016 AGM. Next year's AGM & Spring Luncheon will be held at the Glenmore Inn once again due to our increasing membership.

Our next ERAC event is the Autumn Evening at Fort Calgary on November 17th. This is a new event and maximum attendance is 150. We expect the demand to be high so register early. I hope to see many of you at this event!

Some of our membership has already flown the coup to warmer climates and others are preparing to leave. Those staying to brave the winter, and that includes me (for part of it anyway), will have lots of club activities to keep us busy. Although I'm not a traditional winter sport enthusiast, I plan to at- tend some of these events over the winter months.

Nadine and I would like to wish you and those around you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Howard

2015 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN Rick Trow—(403) 874-8769 [email protected]

On September 28th, a group of volunteers met at the Imperial Oil Quarry Park offices to stuff enve- lopes for our 2015 United Way Campaign. We mailed 1,139 pledge forms and emailed 560 elec- tronic pledge forms to use the online link.

As of Saturday October 17th, Annuitants have donated $118,526. This is a wonderful start to our campaign. Please keep the pledges coming in!

If anyone has any questions about our campaign or if you need a pledge form, please contact me.

You can also use the online link below. Just double click on it and follow the instructions to make your donation.

Thank you very much for your generosity! https://donation.calgaryunitedway.org/IOL ERAC November 2015 Page 4 Newsletter OUTREACH We are ready to visit club members who Jean Hersak (403) 931-3325 are in Care Facilities, Seniors Homes, [email protected] or in their own home but are unable to Joan Johnston (403) 271-2087 come out to our club functions any- more! We do short visits several times The Esso Resources Annuitant Club extends sympathy to the family and friends of our late colleagues: a year and that enables us to keep in touch! Phil Baker – sympathy was extended to his wife, Eve- We may even tell some stories or jokes! lyn and family We would like to hear from you. Ed Bollinger – sympathy was extended to his wife, Dee Give us a call. and family Dorothy Kaethler 403 278 9982 Bill Zukowsky – sympathy was extended to his wife, Cliff Kippen 403 238 1819 Kay and family Dave Ellerington 403 851 1474 Sympathy was also extended to:

Murray and Elaine Tempest on the death of their daughter, Barbara The family of May Ward, widow of our late colleague, Jim Ward

Thinking of you and Best Wishes were sent to:

Lorraine Barabash Morag Dornian Garry Strong Clarence Triffo

** NEW** We’re on the Web! Visit ERAC's Web page for more information on each Club's activity -- meeting dates, upcoming activities, images, and more!

www.essoannuitants.ca

Please note…. The deaths of all Imperial Oil Annuitants who have died during the past year are now recognized by a listing on our Esso Website. Click on the “In Memory” button to access the website www.essoannuitants.ca ERAC November 2015 Page 5 Newsletter COMMUNITY CARE Peter Baltais— [email protected]

Our Community Care initiative continues to grow! Nine new people joined our volunteer activities over the summer. Welcome John, Laura, Leanne, Maureen, Nancy, Rita, Russ, Satish, and Sue.

At our annual social on September 18 (left photo), we celebrated our achievements and dis- cussed how we can improve. Jim Langbein, President of the BP Alumni Volunteers outlined how the BP group is managed, how they interface with BP, the activities they support and examples where our volunteers could work with the BP Alumni. His presentation and the ensuing discussion gener- ated many ideas, some of which have already been implemented.

Eleven people volunteered at the Pearce Estate Wetland on September 30 (right photo). This new activity was well received. Dave P. will coordinate regular visits next year.

With an ever growing number of volunteers, we are exploring providing afternoon teas at senior resi- dences; additional activities at the Drop In Centre; sorting donated eyeglasses; GlobalFest; and Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids. We need activity coordinators to implement these activities. Let me know if you would like to help.

Thanks to those who donated the 11 backpacks for the Drop In Centre. Let Jennie or Peter know if you have a neglected backpack that could be put to good use.

Our web page has had a major renovation, including photos of our activities Visit www.essoannuitants.ca/commcare.php?annTheme=Style^esso,Text^smallText.

We are making a difference in our community and having fun doing it! ERAC November 2015 Page 6 Newsletter CLUB MEMBERSHIP Rick Kry - (403) 259-2951 or [email protected] 38 Spokane Street SW, Calgary, AB T2W 0M5

We welcome the following new members to the ERAC Club and look forward to meeting you at up- coming club activities and functions:

Angus Duffy and Hazel Isaac Bob Millen and Maria Marica Ron and Sonia Tibbatts Linda and Bruce Stewart Mark and Marie Pinsent Gertie Hegholz Al and Laurette Kennedy Ron and Sherry Sanders Dave and Ivey Fennell

We now have 1,067 members, including 966 annuitants and spouses, 39 associates and spouses, and 62 Lifetime/Honorary members.

Membership is currently $10.00/person, $20/couple for annuitants or $60.00/person, $120/ couple for associates. Cheques should be made payable to: "Esso Resources Annuitant Club" and mailed to me. You can also pay me at functions where I am in attendance. People are now using email money transfers which is a very fast and convenient way to pay membership dues.

SUMMER BARBECUE

The Summer Barbecue was held on August 18th on a beautiful day at Ware Creek and was at- tended by 86 annuitants and guests. Duncan’s Catering again provided an excellent sausage and chicken meal. An extra thanks to Duncan for accommodating some late registrants.

Congratulations to all the games winners!

A special thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Summer Barbecue a success: For set up: Nick and Diane Weyland, Ralph and Marie Fraser, Don Schaef. For coordinating the games: Cec Huffman, Don and Donna Schaef, Ron and Joan Myers, Peter and Claire Baltais, Ron and Rita Watkin and Malcolm Cullen. And thanks to Donna Schaef for the homemade cookies! ERAC November 2015 Page 7 Newsletter LAWN BOWLING Jean Abbott - (403) 281-6593 [email protected]

A very successful year of lawn bowling ended with a wind up late September on a beautiful fall day. After several fun games, lunch was enjoyed. Wine was won by Rick Kry and Marg Lowndes for ac- curately throwing their bowls to a marker. Door prizes of a Tim Hortons gift card were won by Mau- reen Cook and Clarence Triffo.

The bowling season has ended for this year. Please watch for an announcement in the spring news- letter for our opening coffee party and join us for another fun summer of lawn bowling.

GARDEN CLUB Janice Hawkings—(403) 278-6369 Gloria Fleck—(403) 251-4214

Our last event of the year will be a Winter Greenery Workshop to be held at Greengate Garden Cen- tre on McLeod Trail South in late November or early December. Large outside arrangements will be made using cedar boughs, decorative accessories, berries, etc. Jane Miller has kindly offered to or- ganize this event. An Evite with details will be sent out when the exact date is known.

I'm pleased to announce that Gloria Fleck and Janice Hawkings have volunteered to take over the running of the Garden Club. We look forward to some new events and great gardening ideas from these two excellent gardeners. Thank you Gloria and Janice! ERAC November 2015 Page 8 Newsletter HIKING CLUB Sue Deyell—(403) 851-0443 [email protected]

We recently finished an excellent hiking season, completing a total of 20 hikes. The final event of the year was our annual barbeque held at Ware Creek with over 80 hikers enjoying a fall hike and a catered lunch along with a short meeting. The trail planners will be meeting soon to plan next year’s hiking schedule. There is also planning going on towards a trip to Newfoundland for some of the membership. Our next event will be the annual New Year’s Day hike up Prairie Mountain.

For the past few years, we've held a photo contest for our members to showcase photos from our trips. Here are the winner and runner up in the People category:

Crossing Windy Creek by Dwain Weckman Murray pointing the way above Helen Lake by Dave Boone

STAGE WEST DINNER THEATRE Christa Schaper (403) 281-9699 [email protected]

** SAVE THE DATE **

The next Stage West Dinner Theatre play will be Suite Surrender on March 9, 2016. ERAC November 2015 Page 9 Newsletter GOLF CLUB Connie Scruton (403) 202-0320 [email protected]

We have had our last two golf events of the season. The second last event was at Muirfield Lakes on September 9th with 35 people signing up. Due to the rain that they had, Lyalta power carts were not allowed, push carts only, so only 16 people attended. The day started out cloudy at 15 degrees, but by 11:30 am the sun came out and it was 22 degrees. Tim Horton $20 gift card draw prizes were won by Pierre Simard, Howard Gallimore, and Maureen Cook.

On September 30th, we had our last event, our wind up golf event at Darcy Ranch with 35 people at- tending. It was an excellent day for golfing -- sunny and 22 degrees. A bottle of wine was given to Anita Strilchuk for ladies low gross, Simon Reid and Jussi Alto for men’s low gross. Bottle of wine draw prizes were also won by Ed Borbely, Dave Dudus, Sid Tanchak, Gary Staples, Andy Strilchuk, Larry Smith, Hugh Neill, John Jack, Colin McNeil, Bruce Spence, Howard Gallimore, Nadine Galli- more, Malcolm Cullen, John Maguire, Pierre Simard, Harold Gutek, Dennis Heacock, Marlene Hea- cock, Gary Scruton, and Connie Scruton.

We will be starting a new season of golf next year in May 2016. If you're not on the golf e-mail distri- bution list, and would like to receive information about each golf event as it comes up, please con- tact me. ERAC November 2015 Page 10 Newsletter

AN AUTUMN EVENING AT FORT CALGARY

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Cash Bar 6:00 PM -7:00 PM

Buffet Dinner 7:00PM - 8:00 PM

Grilled Alberta Sirloin/Crispy Garlic Chicken/Baked Whole Salmon Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc/Catena Tilia Malbec

Guest Speaker 8:00 PM Harry Sanders was named the Calgary Historian Authority Historian Laureate for 2012

Members $30.00/pp Guests $80.00/pp

Please register beginning on October 20, 2015 by calling or emailing:

Luise Merk at (403) 257-1900 or email [email protected] or

Howard Gallimore at (403) 242-8181or [email protected]

The maximum accommodation for this event is 150 so consider registering early to guarantee a spot. Due to the maximum limit guests will be considered only after member requests have been satisfied.

Please make cheques payable to : ESSO Annuitants Club

Mail to: Luise Merk #8, 6841 Coach Hill Road SW Calgary, AB T3H 3T9 ERAC November 2015 Page 11 Newsletter CURLING CLUB NEWS Dennis Heacock - (403) 241-6492 [email protected]

Curling season is upon us at the North Hill Curling Club on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm each week.

On October 6th, an instructional session was held for new curlers prior to our first game and satisfac- tory comments were received from the participants. Both the sliding delivery and the stick delivery were instructed.

The league has managed to reach our goal of 12 teams and six sheets of ice. However, we are still seeking new Esso annuitant members and non-members who would like to play occasionally as spares.

We are always looking for new curlers. So please contact us as there is always the possibility that we can fit you in as a regular or a spare.

BOWLING CLUB NEWS Peter Perry - (403) 270-0704 [email protected]

Our bowling season got off to a great start with almost 14 teams. But “almost” doesn't quite make it. We do need at least two more regular and spare bowlers to support our league. This is an excellent opportunity for you to join our relaxed Bowling Club that will provide you with recreational fun, fit- ness, and social benefits.

Don’t be concerned about not making it every Monday due to a vacation or the odd coincidental ap- pointment time, we do have spares to fill in. We also welcome closely associated friends too.

Please contact Peter Perry who will answer questions and provide details for you. Never bowled be- fore? We’ll help in that regard too. We already have several new members join us this year who’ve not bowled before!

Why not join in? Please do give us a call today! Then, if bowling’s not for you, well, you’ll be happy it was given a fair try, no worries! ERAC November 2015 Page 12 Newsletter CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING CLUB Dave Varga [email protected]

The November 5th registration meeting will have been completed by the time you read this newslet- ter. Hopefully you were able to attend and sign up for the 2015 - 2016 season. If not, give me a call, come out and enjoy some winter fun. Club participants ski or snowshoe on Thursdays as soon as conditions permit (usually mid November) and continue until the conditions are no longer favour- able in the spring. Transportation is by car pool (8:30 am departure) to suitable locations based on conditions (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Kananaskis - Ribbon Creek, West Bragg Creek, Banff National Park, etc).

There are four overnight trips planned this season:

1. Silverstar - December 6 to 10. 2. Lake Louise - January 26 to 28. 3. Nipika - February 8 to12. 4. William Watson Lodge - February 24 to26.

Annual membership costs $10 for ERAC members and $20 for guests. The Club welcomes all cross country skiers and snowshoers (from aspiring to expert).

Photo Credit: David Varga - Emerald Lake ERAC November 2015 Page 13 Newsletter NEW YORK MET LIVE IN HD Rick Kry — (403) 259-2951 [email protected]

Today, as I write this, it's “Coincidence Day”: our first Met Live Opera in HD, Verdi’s Otello, and the due date for newsletter submissions.

We had a wonderful outing. Verdi has arguably put out a better dramatization of the story of Otello than Shakespeare did originally. In comparison, Verdi’s Iago is totally evil and Verdi cut him no slack. It was never as clear whenever I have seen the more traditional Shakespeare presentations. Also, it's a great story on nearly the eve of an election—a story of misrepresentation, false promises, jumping to conclusions, and a decided lack of deep thinking.

On a side note of relevance to our group—Verdi actually was talked out of retirement to create the opera—so we even had that to resonate with our group of annuitants for this performance.

I look forward to April 2, when a more melodic presentation will satisfy the appetites of our group with Madama Butterfly by Puccini.

The nature of our group is that I buy all the tickets for us when they first go on sale, and I wish to thank all of our group who have gambled that they will be available on the two dates given and who gave me their money several months in advance of the performances.

That being said, plans and situations do change and sometimes people can’t make the show. I would like people to get in touch with me if they were hesitant about their schedule and didn’t sign up with me last June. Within the week before our outing (next on April 2), I would like to be able to contact possible alternates if we do have any available seats due to unforeseen changes in circum- stance. So please let me know by phone or with an email if you might be interested in trying the Met Live in HD performance and I will contact you if a seat or two becomes available during the last few days before the performance. Tickets for the Met Opera Live in HD at this time run $27 per seat for seniors, so the $20 I will ask from you (to reimburse the original unfortunate soul who has to miss the performance) is a real bargain.

So mark your calendars on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 10:00 am for Madama Butterfly. We are in for a real treat. See you at Chinook Scotiabank theatre on that date and I will hand out your tickets.

Don’t forget my email has changed to [email protected]

More about the rest of the upcoming season can be found at the following website www.metopera.org/metopera/liveinhd/live-in-hd-2015-16-season. ERAC November 2015 Page 14 Newsletter TECH CLUB Rene Bialek—(403) 247-0946 [email protected]

Our first meeting was held on September 15 to select topics for the year as well as discuss a num- ber of Club improvement ideas.

On September 22, 44 people toured Trans Alta’s windmill farm facility located in the Pincher Creek area and enjoyed a beautiful drive in southern Alberta. The tour included a technical presentation on wind power, the control room for 15 wind farms across Canada, and an inside look at one of newest operating windmills. The tour ended with supper and refreshments in Longview.

On October 21, we toured the Fairview Hutterite Colony.

A number of exciting tours, topics and places for social gatherings are being investigated for the up- coming months. The potential list includes Walmart’s state-of-the-art distribution facilities located at Cross Iron Mills; the Encana building; Quarry Park; the Rothyrey Astrophysical Observatory located near Priddis; a window manufacturing plant, estate financial planning, a robotics lab, and a computer topic such as use of Windows 10.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Derek McClure—(403) 770-0246 [email protected]

Even though it’s only November, our Photography Club year is rapidly coming to an end. Our next meeting is on November 11th and we’re going to prepare for taking photos that illustrate the holiday season. The photos could be included in seasonal emails and we’ll be looking at everyones’ best shots at our first meeting of 2016 on January 13th. At the January meeting, we’ll have an introduc- tion to using Photoshop Elements to correct and improve our photos.

Meetings during the winter season are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Lakeview Community Center Fieldhouse at 1:00 pm. For more details visit the ERAC Web site. ERAC November 2015 Page 15 Newsletter WINE APPRECIATION CLUB Dwain Weckman—(403) 239-2394 [email protected]

The 2015 - 2016 Wine Appreciation season started on October 6th with the theme “How to Rate Wines”, which was presented by our Cellar Master, Al Davis. He provided a number of easy-to- remember guidelines for rating wines, and we were able to try using them as we sampled the six dif- ferent wines. There were 74 people in attendance at the event. The Club welcomed five new mem- bers that evening: Jussi and Hilary Alto, Ron and Sherry Kitt, and Jill Tupper.

The dates and themes for the 2015 - 2016 season are as follows:

Wine Appreciation Club Tasting Events for 2015-2016

Tuesday, October 6 – How to Rate Wines Tuesday, November 3 – Award Winning Wines Tuesday, December 1 – Christmas Cheer No tasting event in January Tuesday, February 2 – Wine Flight Night Tuesday, March 1 – Wines From Sicily Tuesday, April 5 – Wines from the U.S. West Coast Tuesday, May 3 – May Gala Dinner

The theme for the November 3rd tasting event will be “Award Winning Wines”, which will be pre- sented by our resident sommelier, Marian Tsaprailis. Is this something you should be looking for when buying wine? Don’t miss this enlightening presentation that will feature wines that have dem- onstrated excellence by winning awards at wine tasting competitions.

The theme of the December 1st tasting event will be “Christmas Cheer” and promises to be a fun so- cial event featuring a selection of wines that Club members rated highly over the last year. The wines will be accompanied with a selection of appetizers to complement the wines and will also fea- ture a selection of Christmas baking and treats made by members of the Club.

New members are always welcome. Information about the Club activities and registration for events can be found on the ERAC website, or you can call our registrar, Maureen McClure at (403) 690- 8491. ERAC November 2015 Page 16 Newsletter WOODWORKERS CLUB Rick Kruse - (403) 938-5407 [email protected]

In September, members met at South Centre Mall to view the display of woodworking exhibits by the Southern Alberta Woodworkers Society (SAWS). Ten members of the Club were in attendance and the display was excellent. Afterward, we gathered at the Food Court for coffee and caught up on what members had been up to over the summer. Thanks to Tim for arranging the meeting and to all that could make it.

Stu Boyer has arranged the next meeting, which is one you won’t want to miss. It'll be held the last Wednesday in October, October 28th, at John Morel’s shop south of Calgary, where we will learn how to apply veneer to projects.

Russ Kish has arranged the November meeting, which will be a tour of Artistic Stairs manufacturing. If you’ve ever wondered how those beautiful spiral staircases are made, this will be the meeting to attend.

SAWS display ERAC November 2015 Page 17 Newsletter TRAVELOGUE CLUB

Travelogue Club The Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 – 15th Street NE 7:15 PM Wednesday November 4, 2015

“Traveling the Silk Road – by Train through Central Asia to Beijing” By Jim Hughes

Jim Hughes will be presenting a travelogue from his seven week trip through Russia, Central Asia and China. This will feature highlights from an extended train journey from Moscow into Kazakh- stan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, including visits to the fabled Silk Road trading cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand and on through western China to Beijing. His talk will also cover his tour from there through China, including Xian, the Yangtze River, Lijiang at the base of the Himalayas, and Shanghai.

Call or email for Reservations:

Richard Sawka: 403-239-1930 or email address [email protected] or Val Turnbull: 403-243-1722

Admission Sippers Abstainers Members $17 $12 Non Members $24 $19

Registration/Cancellation Deadline is October 28, 2015

If you reserve with an answering machine, please indicate if you are sippers or abstainers, and leave your telephone number for a confirmation call. ERAC November 2015 Page 18 Newsletter TRAVELOGUE CLUB

Travelogue Club The Polish Canadian Cultural Centre, 3015 – 15th Street NE 7:15 PM Wednesday January 13, 2016

A Travel “Double Bill” “Germany – Rivers and Castles” and “A Tour of Tuscany” by Brian Ahearn and “Country Roads of Ireland” by Richard Sawka

In January, we have a "double feature" on travels in Europe:

Brian Ahearn will present two shorter shows. The first show will be of his river cruise in Germany which was preceded by a visit to Paris which ended in Prague. The second show will be of a trip to Tuscany with tours of the hill towns of the region.

Richard Sawka will present his recent trip to Ireland – both the Republic and Northern Ireland -- and his quest to answer this question: What makes the Irish, Irish?

Call or email for Reservations: Richard Sawka: 403-239-1930 or email address [email protected] or Val Turnbull: 403-243-1722

Admission Sippers Abstainers Members $17 $12 Non Members $24 $19

Registration/Cancellation Deadline is January 6, 2015

If you reserve with an answering machine, please indicate if you are sippers or abstainers, and leave your telephone number for a confirmation call.

To aid in your planning for this season, the final travelogue of the season will be on March 9, 2016 – a river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia as well as a jaunt through Japan. Watch for specific announcements for this travelogue in the February newsletter.