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CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba Meetings held at 1:30 p.m. on the 1st Wed of the month at the Norwood Legion, 134 Marion St., Winnipeg except for the months of July, August and December Special Points of Interest: CNR Station at Dauphin MB The station is home to the Dauphin Railway Museum, which features railroad artifacts and displays about rail service in the region, the Canadian Northern Railway and later the Canadian National Railway. The station was designated as a Manitoba historic site on January 27, 1998. The station was designated a Heritage Railway Station of Canada in 1990. Inside This Issue: 100th Birthday Celebrations 1 Membership Report & Special Events Report 2 & 3 Outreach Report 4& 5 2016 Harvey Hosfield Bursary recipients & Picnic and Golf Tournament report 6 & 7 www.cnpensioners.ca www.facebook.com/cnpensionersmanitoba On July 21st, Janet Anderson attended an event in celebration of Alma McDonald’s 100th birthday and presented her with a special plaque from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association. The event, which was held at Golden West Centennial Lodge, was put on by her son Don McDonald and daughter-in-law Cheryl Penny. Several family members were in attendance including Alma’s brother who made a special trip from Edmonton to be with Alma on this special occasion. Alma was born near Onoway, AB, marrying shortly after the war. They lived in the Fort Rouge area of Winnipeg where she loved to garden and was an exceptional cook and baker. Alma has 3 grandchildren - Ben, Chris and Karen and one great grandson - Kyran. On June 20th, Linda Schram attended a celebration of Nell Macauley’s 100th birthday and presented her with a special plaque from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association. The event which was put on by her son Bill and daughter-in-law Karen, was held at the Waverley where Nell resides. Many family and friends were in attendance. Nell enjoys spending time with her family which includes her son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She also enjoys reading and being involved with her neighbours at the Waverley. On September 12, 2016, Jack Moore attended a 100th birthday celebration for Nellie Serofin and had the honor of presenting Nellie with a special plaque from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba. The event was put on by her family and was held at Park Manor Care in Transcona, where Nellie resides. The event was attended by many of her family and friends including residents of Park Manor. Nellie was born in Moosehorn Manitoba and married Mike in 1935. Nellie enjoys watching curling, bowling and football and has many curling and bowling trophies herself. Nellie was quite the sewer and dressmaker. On behalf of all members of the CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba, we wish them all a very Happy Birthday! Fall 2016
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CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba
Meetings held at 1:30 p.m. on the 1st Wed of the month at the Norwood Legion, 134 Marion St., Winnipeg except for the months of July, August and December
Special Points of Interest:
CNR Station at Dauphin MB
The station is home to the Dauphin Railway Museum, which features railroad
artifacts and displays about rail service in the region, the
Canadian Northern Railway and later the Canadian
National Railway. The
station was designated as a Manitoba historic site on
January 27, 1998.
The station was designated a Heritage Railway Station of Canada in 1990.
Inside This Issue:
100th Birthday Celebrations
1
Membership Report & Special Events Report
2 &
3
Outreach Report
4&
5
2016 Harvey Hosfield Bursary recipients & Picnic and Golf Tournament report
6 &
7
www.cnpensioners.ca www.facebook.com/cnpensionersmanitoba
On July 21st, Janet Anderson attended an event in celebration of Alma McDonald’s 100th birthday and presented her with a special plaque
from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association. The event, which was held at Golden West Centennial Lodge, was put on by her son Don McDonald and daughter-in-law Cheryl Penny. Several family members were in attendance including Alma’s brother who made a special trip from Edmonton to be with Alma on this special occasion. Alma was born near Onoway, AB, marrying shortly after the war. They lived in the Fort Rouge area of Winnipeg where she loved to garden and was an exceptional cook and baker. Alma has 3 grandchildren - Ben, Chris and Karen and one great grandson - Kyran.
On June 20th, Linda Schram attended a celebration of Nell Macauley’s 100th birthday and presented her with a special plaque from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association. The event which was put on by her son Bill and daughter-in-law Karen, was held at the Waverley where Nell resides. Many family and friends were in attendance. Nell enjoys spending time with her family which includes her son, daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She also enjoys reading and being involved with her neighbours at the Waverley.
On September 12, 2016, Jack Moore attended a 100th birthday celebration for Nellie Serofin and had the honor of presenting Nellie with a special plaque from CN on behalf of the CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba. The event was put on by her family and was held at Park Manor Care in Transcona, where Nellie resides. The event was attended by many of her family and friends including residents of Park Manor. Nellie was born in Moosehorn Manitoba and married Mike in 1935. Nellie enjoys watching curling, bowling and football and has many curling and bowling trophies herself. Nellie was quite the sewer and dressmaker. On behalf of all members of the CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba, we wish them all a very Happy Birthday!
Fall 2016
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Membership Report - Joanne Gaborieau
Executive Council 2015—2016 President Ron Davis, 204-489 4485 [email protected] Past President John Mozol, 204-885 6031 [email protected] Vice President Carson Hull, 204-269-2692 [email protected] Secretary Patrick McMullin, 204-415-0358 [email protected] Treasurer Jerry Dunford, 204-487-7478 [email protected] Committee Chairs: Publicity & Editor Jack Moore, 204-224-1019 [email protected] Hospitality Ron Yarema, 204-853-7413 [email protected] Special Events Linda Schram, 204-255-5636 [email protected] Membership Joanne Gaborieau, 204-253-8103 joannegabor@ hotmail.ca Outreach Rose Chapman, 204-832-1105 [email protected] Webmaster Janet Lewis Anderson, 204-275-0482 [email protected] Members At Large
Albert Delbaere, 204-256-8419 [email protected] Donna Bremner, 204-853-7413 [email protected] John Yarema National Council Directors & Officers Janet Lewis Anderson Linda Schram Carson Hull Ron Davis, N.C. Advisor
We invite spouses to become associate members for all the benefits of the association including the privilege of voting. A hearty welcome to all new members and an especially warm welcome to those who have attended their first General Meeting where they received a Pensioners’ pin: September: Wayne Biegun, Richard Lesage, Bruce Doner, Shirley Kane, Barry Bugara and Marek Mossakowski Birthday Draws: August: Larry Kouk September: Eldon Dimond Attendance Draws: September: Tim McCrindle, Marc Mercier (jackets), Elmer Pawliuk and William Baran (shirts) Door Draws: September: Roy Asselstine, Dave Kane, Dave Brown and Brent Tingey Hope to see more new faces at future meetings!
Total paid membership - 3946 Pension Cheque deduction - 3872 Fees paid by cheque - 74 Welcome to the following New Members. Hope to see you out at the meetings. We look forward to your participation in the Association!
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Bezdzietny Petrasko,Bernice Bially, Donald Bubar, Bertram Bugara, Barry Caribou, Marie S. Chabluk, Gary Cosme, Joe Delaronde, Norman Dunford, Carroll Finlay, Dwight Gautreau, Norman Giesbrecht, Eileen Giguere, Lauma Groombridge, Hugh Groombridge, Margaret Hollingsworth, Margaret Humphreys, Linda
Jack, Nadine Kuban, Charlotte Kuchar, Beverley Lamb, Heather Lamb, Kenneth Leighton, Stanley Lesage, Richard Leveque, Anne Long, Elgin McCorvie, Doug Morris, Craig Mossakowski, Marek Naherny, Dean Orvis, Blaine Procak, Richard Proctor, Myrna Reffler, Gundela
Reid, Darryl G. Roberts, Kenneth Snowdon, Jamie Tacium, Dorothy Tyndall, Roy Wasylnuk, Wesley
REMINDER: To those who pay 2017 membership by cheque: $12 dues should be sent to: 10 Greenwich Bay Winnipeg Mb. R2J 1T6
Fall 2016
Our meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at the Norwood Legion on Marion Street and commence at 1:30 p.m. Many arrive earlier to have coffee, donuts and a visit. If you are interested in helping out in any way please contact Linda at 204-255-5636. Guest Speakers for Upcoming Meetings: October - Transplant Manitoba November - No Speaker due to elections December - No Meeting
Special Events - Linda Schram
Annual Picnic: The annual picnic was held on
Thursday, June 16th at Assiniboine Park. Over 70 people enjoyed a day of great weather, good food, meeting new friends and renewing old acquaintances. A special thanks goes to Linda Schram for organizing this event and to all the people who gave their time to help serve food. There were 24 - 2 person teams entered in the Bocce tournament. The winners of the Bocce tournament were: 1st Place - Jack and Bev Moore (center) 2nd Place - George Lintick and Rose Chapman (left) 3rd Place - Terry Gysel and Joanne Gaborieau (right) More pictures on page 8.
CN Pensioners’ Association Bowling League: CNPA Mixed 5 pin bowling league meets every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Billy Mosienko Lanes. New bowlers are needed for the start-up in September 2016. If you would like to join or spare, contact: Gord Reimer - President Dean Danforth - Treasurer or Donna Bremner - Secretary
Shooting Star Trip - The next Shooting Star Casino trip has been scheduled for October 2nd, 3rd and 4th. The trip is
sold out but you may put your name on a waiting list, in case of a cancellation. For more information, contact Albert Delbaere @ 204-256-8419 or email: [email protected]
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November 11th:
Annual Christmas Luncheon: will be
held at the Masonic Hall at Corydon and Osborne on
Wednesday, November 30th, 2016. Doors will open at 11:30 with luncheon served at 12:00. This is a sit down luncheon with wine at tables. There will be 50/50 draws and many door prizes. The cost is $20.00 per person. This luncheon is open to Pensioners and a guest. Tickets will be available at the October and November meetings. If you need more info please call Linda - 204-255-5636. Cutoff date for ticket sales is November 20th.
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Outreach Chair’s Report - Rose Chapman 204-832-1105 (Mail Outreach info to 186 Windham Rd, Wpg, R3J 3B8 or email: ([email protected]) Outreach Committee: George Lintick 204-254-1032 Mel Rusiecki 204-255-1361 Linda Ksionzek 204-669-8308 Bob Gill 204-256-3897 Albert Delbaere 204-256-8419 Jack Moore 204-224-1019 Please contact any member on the Outreach Committee with information on pensioners who are hospitalized, or ill at home, and on those who have had or will be celebrating special birthdays or milestone anniversaries.
Remember—please keep us informed!
Happy Birthday Wishes To: Ken Butchart celebrated his 78th birthday on August 13th. Mary Butchart celebrated her 73rd birthday on August 24th. Helen Caronia celebrated her 80th birthday on August 3rd. Joseph Caronia celebrated his 81st birthday on August 3rd. Joseph Chester celebrated his 101st birthday on June 27th. Alberta Dagg celebrated her 90th birthday on August 20th. Madeleine Delbaere will celebrate her 75th birthday on October 28th. Bonnie Kasper will celebrate her 75th birthday on October 24th. Wayne Kasper will celebrate his 75th birthday on October 20th. Ian Keating celebrated his 65th birthday on August 30th. Nell Macauley celebrated her 100th birthday on June 20th. Alma McDonald celebrated her 100th birthday on July 21st. Filidor Palavecino will celebrate his 71st birthday on November 2nd. June Ross will celebrate her 78th birthday on December 6th. Gerry Russell will celebrate his 87th birthday on November 2nd. Bill Saydak will celebrate his 90th birthday on October 19th. Faye Serofin celebrated her 81st birthday on August 21st. Nellie Serofin celebrated her 100th birthday on September 13th. Thomas (Bud) Serofin celebrated his 83rd birthday on May 24th. Margaret Stephen will celebrate her 102nd birthday on November 23rd.
Happy Anniversary To: Dennis and Beverley Archer will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on December 15th. William and Diana Baran will celebrate their 61st Wedding Anniversary on October 8th. Randy and Chris Bahrey will celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary on October 15th. Dale and Alma Campbell will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on December 1st. Joseph and Helen Caronia celebrated their 39th Wedding Anniversary on August 20th. Sid and Cathy Garvie will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on September 29th. Kal and Marilyn Juvonen will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on November 3rd. Wayne and Bonnie Kasper will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on October 14th. Jack and Isobel Melville will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on December 9th. Juan and Isabel Molina will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary on September 23rd. Jack and Elsie Mortham celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on September 15th. Filidor and Teresa Palavecino celebrated their 46th Wedding Anniversary on September 14th. Gerry and Mary Ann Russell will celebrate their 44th Wedding Anniversary on October 14th. Thomas (Bud) and Faye Serofin will celebrate their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on October 16th. Michael and Diana Shewchuk celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 23rd. Marcel and Noella Vannevel celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 28th.
To those previously mentioned on our Sick List, we hope that you are feeling much better. To those who are currently ill or still experiencing health problems, please know you are in our thoughts. The membership joins us in extending Best Wishes for a speedy recovery. We have received reports and updates on the following Pensioners since the last newsletter: Sick List: John Almdal is in Grace Hospice. John Balak broke his arm. He is recuperating at home. Fern Milne is in Grace Hospice. She is not doing well. Walter Prokop recently moved to the Irene Baron Eden Centre. Ron Smith, of Winnipeg, is recuperating at home from a broken hip. He is undergoing weekly therapy at Riverview and is recovering slowly. John Wright’s wife Beverley is in River Park Gardens after having a stroke. Wayne Zaharia had bypass surgery July 5th. Everything went great. He is home and feels 100 percent.
Obituaries: The following pensioners have passed away since the last report (* denotes member of the Manitoba Pensioners' Association).
Alex Balharry* Lourenco Barros Daniel (Don) Bibe* Glenn Billey* Frank Bogoslowski* Helen Boucher Tapping* Fred Boychuk Sharon Brown* Georges Caribou* Donald Carroll* Ruby Cathcart Gordon Chabbert* Archie Childs* Sophie Cook Rita Coulombe Anne Creasy* wife of John Wreggitt* Norman Delisle Fred Delmonico* Conchita Diubaldo David Dobson* Hugh Dolph Henry Drinnan* Mary Dziawa* William Ewald* Garry Farrell*
Terrence Fleming Harold Fraser* Ross Giguere* Cullis Graham* Corey Grywacheski Helen Guyot Paula Henry* Norma Holmes Carl (Gordy) Johnson Lloyd Jopling* Joe Kalinski* Jessica Karas Gordon Kellough John Kuban* Joseph Kuchar* Isabella Kusyk* Robert Lawrence* Phylus Lintick Kenneth MacDonald* Ethel May* Irene McCartney* Frances McKay* Hazel McNulty Vera Moore* Heather Morton* Evelyn Nys*
Roy O'Neill* John Platt* Fred Reffler* Amalie Rivard Rina Romeo* Louise Royko Larry Schindell* Lawrence Soltowski* Joanne Singbeil* Tillie Sosiak* Mabel Springett Frances Stevens Edward Tacium Zella Twigge* Micheal Ustianowsky Vera Wardell* David West* Diana Wishart* Edward Wolfe* Lois Wooden Edward Woodward* Tom Zimmerman*
The CN Pensioners’ Association of Manitoba extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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Harvey Hosfield Bursary Program 2016
Congratulations to our 2016 Harvey Hosfield Bursary recipients:
Breanna Isabel Meek Rayna Hamilton Granddaughter of James Meek Granddaughter of Thomas Hamilton Breanna is studying at the University of Winnipeg Rayna is entering her 1st year of in Biology & Psychology. Her graduate studies study at the University of Manitoba will focus on Medical Microbiology. in Science, majoring in biotechnology. On behalf of all members of the CNPA of Manitoba, we congratulate you and wish you success in your studies.
National Council Scholarship Recipients 2016
Paige Goodman Madison McNevitts Meghan Dawn Johnston Ashtyn Taylor Reimer Danica Cuddeford Congratulations to the following: Paige Goodman of Saskatoon Sk. Granddaughter of Norman Boake Madison McNevitts of Oakville On. Granddaughter of the late Edward Woodward Meghan Dawn Johnston of Winnipeg Mb. Granddaughter of Marjorie Johnston Ashtyn Taylor Reimer of Dugald Mb. Granddaughter of John Petkau Danica Cuddeford of Winnipeg Mb. Granddaughter of Art Cuddeford We wish you all the best in your academic pursuit.
Elections: In November elections for positions on our local executive committee will be held.
Anyone desiring to run should contact our Past President, John Mozol to place his or her name on the ballot. Elections for positions on the National Council and Health Care Committee will also be held.
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Annual Golf Tournament:
The Annual Golf Tournament was held at Kingswood G&CC on Tuesday, June 28th, 2016. The weather could not have been any better for the 44 golfers that took part. After a round of golf, we were treated to a bbq steak dinner and everyone went home with a new golf shirt. Thanks to Ron Davis for organizing this tournament.
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Annual Picnic: It was a cloudy day, but everyone had a great time.
A special thanks to the referees: Rose Chapman, Albert Delbaere, Wayne Goren, John Mozol, Ron Yarema and Jerry Dunford.
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Frequently Called Numbers The CN Pensioners Help Line (Morneau Shepell) 1 800 361 0739. Always have your PIN to better identify you when making inquiries. If you move, advise the above number. If you are married at the time of retirement, make sure that CN has your spouse’s name on file. Changing banks, with direct deposit, never close your old account until the cheque shows up in the new account. Change of Address 1-800-361-0739 Canada Pension & Old Age Security 1-800-277-9914 Canada Custom & Revenue Service 1-800-959-8281 Blue Cross, contract number 93115 204-775-0161 switchboard National Claims Direct 204-775-9261 Income Tax Preparation—Jim Miln 204-253-0137 Health Links Info 204-788-8200, or 1‑888-315‑9257 Phone numbers for International Employees: U. S. Railroad Retirement—Fargo 1-877-772-5772
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