news&views Autumn 2018 | Page 24

From the Branches Linda Manwarren | President, CRTA Checking in with CRTA The easy days of summer are coming to an end and thoughts turn to resuming many activities just as we did when school bells brought us all back to task. But how happy we are to make our own tasks on our own terms now! In the Calgary Retired Teachers’ Association, our fi rst big event of the fall is the Annual General Meeting and luncheon. Sandi, our membership director, has worked hard reviewing and refi ning our membership database and tells us that we are more than 750 strong! If you are newly retired and/or interested in reconnecting with former colleagues or making new connections through a wide range of activities, we welcome you to explore our website or to contact me directly. The summer edition of news&views contained a valuable article by Daniel Mulloy on the topic of loneliness and how it has spread, especially in the senior population. Joining CRTA can provide a rich antidote. Recent activities saw members and friends enjoying a performance at Rosebud Theatre, attending the spring luncheon and craft sale, and basking in nature at William Watson Lodge. In addition to the fall luncheon on September 26th, upcoming opportunities include another body composition clinic, singing with the Grey Jays, and attending a performance at Lunchbox Theatre. ● Visit our website at calgaryretiredteachers.org. Join friends for a full buffet breakfast in the clubhouse restaurant. Meet and welcome our newly retired teachers. TICKETS: $20.00 for SWARTA members and guests $15.00 for new retirees Breakfast in Paradise (Thank Goodness I’m Retired) Thursday, September 13, 2018 9:30 a.m. at Paradise Canyon Golf Course Clubhouse 24 | arta.net TO REGISTER: Call or text Linda Virostek at 403-634-0331. You must pre-register. No tickets available at the door. Tickets must be reserved by September 6. PAYMENT: 1. Pay at the door (with exact amount). 2. Mail cheque to: Linda Virostek Box 1899, Enchant, AB T0K 0V0