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ANNUAL FALL MEETING & LUNCHEON
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Social from 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Lunch at 12:00 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S PARISH HALL (see directions on next page)
881 WOODSLEE RD., PLEASANT PARK(This hall is wheelchair accessible – no stairs.)
Cost for members: $18.00 Cost for non-members: $23.00
Only paid members have the privilege of the lower luncheon fee.
ANNUAL DUES FOR R.W.T.O. MEMBERSHIP – SEPT. 1, 2009 – AUG. 31, 2010PROVINCIAL & LOCAL FEES: Retired on or before August 31, 1980 ……………… $23.00 Retired after August 31, 1980 ……………………… $48.00
PLEASE:Make cheques payable to R.W.T.O. Do not send a post-dated cheque.
Include changes in name, address, and telephone.Reply by Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Caring & Sharing: Food donations will be shared between The Essex Food Bank and The Amherstburg Mission. Toiletries will go to the Essex Salvation Army. Eyeglasses will be donated to a third world country. Please bring a new children’s book for A Book of My Own Used book exchange will be available for your pleasure.
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Name: _______________________________ Guest: ____________________________ Is your guest a newly retired teacher? Yes ___ No ___
Membership Fee: ($48 or $23) $ _______ YOUR RETIREMENT ______ ______ Year Month
Luncheon _______ Cards are sent to members 75+Total _______ Birth date ___________________________
Year Month DayIs this your first luncheon as a retired teacher? Yes ______ No _______Electronic Delivery? If you would like your newsletter delivered by email, contact Carmen Eaton at [email protected] Please send cheques to: R.W.T.O. Windsor-Essex Branch 1733 East Gate Estates
Windsor ON N8T 2S8
Where is St. John’s Parish Hall? If you are coming from Windsor, take County Rd. 46 eastbound and turn left at St. John’s Church before you reach Belle River Road. Or, take County Rd. 42 eastbound and turn right at Belle River Road. Take Belle River Rd. south to #46, turn right, turn right again at the church. The hall is located near County Road #46 and Belle River Rd.If you need a ride or wish to offer someone a ride call Val Luscott at 519-839-5128.
RTO/ERO“ Hell with the Bell Breakfast”
The breakfast will be held at the Dominion Golf Club – Howard Ave.on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:30 a.m.Cost of breakfast: $10.00 If you plan to attend this year, please contact Simone Rickerby at 519-979-4094
County Breakfast – the county also will hold a breakfast at Colasanti’s. Tuesday, Sept. 8th at 8:30 a.m.
If you plan to attend this year, please contact Val Luscott 519-839-512
Sarnia Day Trip
At 8 a.m. twenty-nine members and friends left Devonshire Mall for our trip to Sarnia’s Starlight Summer Festival at the Imperial Theatre to see “You’ve Got A Friend”. Arriving in Sarnia around 10:30 a.m. we had time to do some shopping and then we were off to the Village Inn in Point Edward where we enjoyed a very delicious lunch. Then, off to the theatre where the wonderful Mantini Sisters and David Rogers thrilled us with songs of the 70’s celebrating music of ABBA, Elton John, Barry Manilow. Billy Joel, The Carpenters and more. Since all of us were familiar with these songs we couldn’t help but want to sing along with the entertainers. It really was a great performance and after the show, David Hogan, the Artistic Producer of Starlight, (from Windsor), along with the Mantini Sisters and David Rogers, met us in the lobby and thanked us for coming. We even took some pictures with them and that made our day. After a stop at Tim Horton’s, we arrived back in Windsor about 7:30 p.m. This will be another fun trip for all.
Emy McBride Activities Committee.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A NOVEMBER TRIP TO SARNIA’S IMPERIAL THEATRE?
The Starlight Theatre Group is bringing Starlight’s Christmas Celebration to Sarnia’s Imperial Theatre on Sunday, November 29th at 2 p.m. This musical performance was originally presented at the Festival Theatre in Stratford. If I can get 25 to 30 members and friends interested in going, I will arrange a bus, lunch and tickets. Cost is estimated at $110.
WHAT: Starlight’s Christmas Celebration at Sarnia’s Imperial TheatreWHEN: Sunday, November 29th at 2 p.m. PRICE: About $110.IF INTERESTED: Call Emy McBride at 519-945-1380 or email: [email protected] by SEPTEMBER 10 th .
President’s Message
Since our last newsletter, RWTO has been very busy. We had a very successful Fashion Show in April at the Windsor Yacht Club; Connie Ashby organized the models, music and her helpers for the second year. Our Annual General Meeting in May was at TBQ’s Other Place where we had a former President, Gwen Salter induct the executive for 2009-2010. One new addition to our executive is Genny Rudzinski; Genny is our second Vice President.
In June, we had our second Tea Party for our 80+ ladies; this was held at Chartwell’s Royal Oak Village. Most of those who attended wore their hats for the tea party. It was fun for our planners as well as for those invited to this very special event for our very special members.
Our day trip to Sarnia was outstanding; we attended Starbright, at The Imperial Theatre. We saw the performance, “You’ve Got a Friend” with songs from the 70’s. It starred The Mantini Sisters and David Rogers.
David and the Mantini Sisters met with our group after the performance and told us that “The Heart of Broadway” will also be very entertaining. It will feature many familiar songs such as “Music of the Night”, “Old Man River” and “I Have a Dream”. On November 28th and 29th, Starbright is featuring a Christmas Show that originated in Stratford and will be in Sarnia. Some of you might be interested in attending one of these shows.
Please check the Activities Calendar for upcoming events and for information about our fall luncheon, which is the last Tuesday in September. Try to get your dues in as soon as possible; our membership number determines how many delegates we can send to the June Convention.
I would like to thank all of you who have brought food products, toiletries, new children’s books, old books for the book exchange and eyeglasses for Third World Countries. This is truly “Yours in Caring and Sharing”. When you attend the RWTO functions, it is like meeting with old friends or meeting new friends.
I would like to end with a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, “Many people will walk in and out of your life; but only true friends leave footprints in your heart.”
Looking forward to seeing you at our fall luncheon (lemon meringueor cherry pie?) or at one of our other events.
Freddie Beekhuis 519-736-3013
InsuranceThe Retired Women Teachers of Ontario would like to introduce you to a very special program of
low-cost supplemental coverage that is available only to members of the RWTO and their spouses. This plan, the Hospital and Home Care Plan, was created specifically for our members and has
seen continuous improvements. Among the many benefits of this plan, insured members may make use of the following:
- Convalescent Benefits that will pay you up to $2,100 while you recover at home following a period of hospitalization
- 80% of your Home Nursing costs, up to $1,500- Fracture Benefits that will pay up to $350, depending on the bone fractured- Cataract Surgery Benefit to cover the cost of prescribed pre- and post- operative medical supplies
including medications, sunglasses, lenses, frames and eye patches, up to $100 per eye- A Comfort Care Benefit that will pay $25 a day when you’re confined in the hospital (up to a
maximum of $600) for non-medical comfort items such as TV rental, reading materials or phone charges.
- And many more benefits such as physiotherapy, mobility assistance, assistant devices, and more…Members applying for this coverage during their first twelve months of retirement can obtain this
insurance without a medical. If you are interested in more details, please contact Brenda Irving at 519- 251-8845.
GoodwillPlease phone 519-839-4666 or email Shirley Dicker at [email protected] when you
know of a member who can use a Thinking of You, Sympathy, Get Well or Congratulations card. Thank you for your help.
Shirley Dicker
Social Concerns- Food SafetyAt the Provincial Council of Women’s Annual General Meeting at the end of April, a retired meat
inspector, Paul Caron, outlined many flaws in the Canadian food inspection system. The job of a food inspector no longer requires any hands-on experience. There are not enough inspectors to adequately cover the approximately 800 federally regulated meat-processing facilities scattered across Canada. The inspector responsible for the Maple Leaf plant that was the source of the meat listeria outbreak was responsible for six other facilities. Under changes introduced in April 2008, inspectors are now directly supervising only 25% of the time. The rest of the time they review company-operated reports.
A recently released report by Sheila Weatherill, an independent investigator, appointed by the federal government to look into the listeria outbreak, urges the government to review the training of CFIA inspectors and make sure the system is properly resourced.
For more information and an online petition, visit www.foodsafety/first.ca Letters to the Prime Minister urging immediate action may be sent free of charge to: Office of the Prime Ministeror email: [email protected] 80 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario. K1A 0A2
Margaret Jennings, Social Concerns Convenor
NEW MEMBERSIf you know of a retired woman teacher who would like information about our group please contact Emy McBride at 519-945-1380 or email [email protected] or Mary Lou Killen at 519-735-3935 or email [email protected] We would be happy to get in touch with her. Please include the retired teacher’s name and address.
WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION FOR NEWLY RETIRED TEACHERS
WHO: Any woman teacher who retired between December 2008 and June 2009.
WHEN: Thursday, September 17th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Brenda Irving’s Condo #902Pinnacle Condos4789 Riverside Drive E.Windsor
PARKING: At the back of the building – driveway is off Pillette Road is called Pleasant Place.
A new retiree may come with one of our members or with a teacher friend who is not a member. If interested, please call Brenda Irving at 519-251-8845 by September 10th.
A BOOK OF MY OWN LITERACY CAMPAIGN
Thanks to all of you who brought new children’s books to our Spring Luncheon. These books were included in our May distribution where we donated 1,555 new books to 23 Social Service agencies in Windsor and Essex County. These books were given to disadvantaged children so that they could have a book of their own in their homes.Please help us continue our goal of giving new books to these children by bringing a new children’s book (ages infancy to 15 years) to our Fall Luncheon.We now have a Charitable Registered Number and are able to issue tax receipts for donations of $10. or more if this is a more convenient way for you to aid our cause. Your support is very much appreciated.
Emy McBridePast-President, A Book of My Own
RWTO Convention – Mississauga 2009
Attending the 53rd Annual AGM from Windsor/Essex County as our delegates were: Emy McBride, Valerie Luscott, Brenda Irving, Linda White, JoAnne Duffy and myself, Freddie Beekuis. Barbara Hunter, Janet McConnell, Lila McFadden and Eileen Nussey also attended from our branch.
On June 2nd, there were Networking Sessions from 3:30-4:30; some delegates attended the session “Passing on the Positive”. We were welcomed to the evening dinner by Phyllis Robinson, the President of the Mississauga branch and her members singing, “Welcome to Mississauga”. There were greetings brought by several representatives. One amazing speaker was the Mayor of the city of Mississauga, HazelMcCallion. The President of RWTO, Carol Watson, also addressed the assembly. The evening ended with a choir called Justus; everyone enjoyed their performance.
On June 3rd and 4th, we attended business meetings. The agenda included the budget report, program reports and the seven resolutions. The results of the resolutions will be in the next issue of the RWTO Connections. There was an election for the position of 2nd Vice President; Annette Rhodes was successful.
On Wednesday afternoon, we had the opportunity to go on a tour or attend a performance at Stage West. The afternoon session was followed by the banquet. Carol Watson and Lee Beech received Honorary Memberships. The entertainment was Dianne Dupuy, the founder of the Famous People Players. She shared her life story and a book she had written. A trip to see the Famous People Players might be an activity for our members next year.
For the final luncheon and program, Mary Lou Killen and Carmen Eaton joined our group. This was very special for our ladies, because our own Mary Jane Finn was installed as the Provincial President for 2009 – 2010. Her RWTO sisters from Windsor/Essex presented her with some gifts and wished her all the best for the coming year.
The RWTO Convention 2010 will be in London at the Four Points Sheraton on June 1, 2 and 3. Chatham-Kent, London Middlesex and St. Thomas Elgin are planning the 2010 Convention.
RWTO Spring Fashion Show
On Wednesday, April 15, 124 of our members and their friends enjoyed a delicious luncheon followed by our Fashion Show at the Windsor Yacht Club. Thanks to Connie Ashby, our fashion coordinator. Fashions from Linda’s and Modrigal were shown by some of our own members. Thanks to our models Judy Krol, Jean Johns, Pat Spindler, Lowanna Closs, Diana Robinson, Jody Thomas, Marilyn Harvey and Lynn Newman for the fine job that each of you did. We are looking forward to or 2010 Fashion Show.
RWTO Activities Calendar 2009
Thursday, September 17 - Wine and Cheese Reception for New Retirees at Brenda Irving’s Condo from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
(See newsletter article)
Friday, September 18 - Jewelry Making – at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Friday, September 25 in Amherstburg
$30 cash is due on the first session. This includes 3 pendants with regular glass, 3 balls and firing, shiny (dichroic) glass is $5 extra. For more details
please call Freddie Beekuis at 519- 736-3013.
Tuesday, September 29 - Fall Luncheon – Woodslee
Wednesday, October 14 - Niagara Falls Trip Thursday, October 15 (see newsletter article)
Sunday, November 29 - Starlight Christmas Show – Imperial Theatre in Sarnia (See newsletter article)Tuesday, December 1 - Christmas Luncheon at the Ambassador Golf and Country Club
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Save Some Travel $$$$$
If you are planning a trip, in the near future, check with Great Adventure Tours at 519-727-3661. Because all of our trips (our day and overnight trips) are planned through them, the company has given us a special corporate number. Call Linda and give her our “code” which is the letters “RWTO” and she will check out deals for you. You will have good savings on train fares, plane fares, hotel accommodations, tickets, etc. and the arrangements are all made for you.
Local Council of Women
On Monday September 28, the Local Council of Women will hold their meeting at the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, located at 2990 Riverside Drive West near the Ambassador Bridge. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will last approximately 2 hours.
The tentative schedule begins with a presentation by Dr. Ken Drouillard on his Detroit River research including the relationship between contamination of sediment and fish consumption advisories. We are also hoping to have Phil Roberts who will give a short talk on bald eagles in the area and Natalie Green will discuss the Detroit River Area of Concern & Remedial Action Plan. This action plan has been many years in preparation and will be ready for public input this fall.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Please consider coming to this interesting event and bring your family and friends. Call Donna Cowie at 519-979-7121 for more information.
Tea Party-A Celebration for our 80 or Older Members
On Monday, June 15 at Chartwell Royal Oak Village in LaSalle, seventeen of our ladies ages 80 or older enjoyed a tea party in their honour. Many of our ladies wore fashionable hats making this a real tea party.
Thanks to our members who drove our special ladies and to those who helped with serving of sandwiches and desserts that were made by some of our members. Also to Gail Raymond who played some lovely music on the piano for us. The Chartwell staff made the whole afternoon very special by decorating their tables with RWTO colours of blue and yellow. Marg Campeau’s lovely table centerpieces accented the décor.
Our honoured ladies expressed their appreciation for the tea party as they left with a flower, a small box of chocolates and small plates of sandwiches and desserts.
It really was a delightful afternoon and we all look forward to next year’s tea party.
FALL TRIP – NIAGARA FALLS / NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 AND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009.
Wednesday:6:45 a.m. Group meets in front of Sears at the Devonshire Mall and boards the motor coach for Niagara Falls.7:00 a.m. Group departs Windsor with a coffee break along the way. Lunch is on your own along the way.1:30 p.m. Approximate arrival in Niagara Falls.
We will visit the Niagara Falls Art Gallery – Founded in 1979.Then we will visit the IMAX Theatre to see a spectacular film on The History Of This Wild Wonder Of Nature. If time, a visit to Rossi Glass – The Artistic Glassblower Studio.
4:30 p.m. Check into The Holiday Inn By The Falls.
5:00 p.m. Dinner at The Skylon Tower followed by a visit to the Observation Level. After you may choose to visit Casino Niagara or view the Illumination of the Falls along the Niagara Pkwy.
Thursday:7:30 a.m. Breakfast at the hotel this morning. 9:00 a.m. Check out. Board the coach and depart.9:30 a.m. Visit the Butterfly Conservatory. ( Niagara Parks, Niagara Falls.)11:00 a.m. Enjoy a walk through the Botanical Gardens (self-guided). 11:30 a.m. Depart for Niagara-On-The-Lake for lunch (on your own) and shopping time.
2:30 p.m. Arrive at Konzelmann Estates. Enjoy a private tour of the lakefront vineyard and winery, a brief wine tasting seminar and four tastings including an Ice wine. Cheese &
Italian bread included. 3:30 – 4:00 Depart for home with appropriate rest stops. Dinner will be on your own en route. 9:00 p.m. Approximate arrival time.
Minimum 30 paying people. WE NEED MORE WOMEN FOR OUR FALL TRIP OR WE WILL HAVE TO CANCEL THIS TRIP.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUAD $305.00 $255.00 $238.00 $229.
PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN: FULL PAYMENT IS DUE BY September 1, 2009.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Name:………………………………………………………………….. Address:……………………………………………… Postal Code:………………….. ……………………………………………………………….. Rooming with:…………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………… Make cheque payable to RWTO Windsor/Essex and mail to Emy McBride, 1733 Eastgate Estates,
Windsor, Ontario. N8T 2S8
