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Thanks to Everyone Who Took Part in our Fall Social Activities in 2024

Oct 25, 2024

THWTB – A Ringing Start to a New School Year
More than 80 new and retired educators celebrated their first (or another) year of retirement at Lanark’s
beautiful Timber Run Golf Course on Lanark County’s first day of school. The smiles on so many faces lit up
the room, and the laughter and chatter were almost deafening. As part of our annual tradition, a new retiree – Barb Somerville and a veteran retiree – Bill Widenmaier each rang a school bell to begin the festivities.  Chatting with new and seasoned retirees, one quickly realizes that ‘retirement days’ are often just as full as our ‘working days’ were – just not rushed.  Check out our Facebook post from September to see more photos.

Fall Tea – On Friday, October 18th, approximately 60 members and friends of RTOERO District 29 Lanark enjoyed a delightful Fall Tea at St. James’ Anglican Church Hall in Carleton Place.  It was a perfect fall day with the leaves at their height in colour, as attendees drove from Smiths Falls, Lanark, Perth, Pakenham, Almonte and Ottawa.  The ladies and men of St. James’ Church catered a beautiful “high tea” style lunch complete with fancy sandwiches, veggies, cheese and pickles, desserts, tea and coffee.

One of the strategic goals of RTOERO is to enhance the lives of seniors and our members.  The sound of laughter and the buzz of the conversation was proof that this goal was accomplished at this event.

Thank you to Doreen Wilson, Ann McGahey, Grace Armstrong, Kevin Hogan and Rob Umpherson for their team work in making this happen.

 

Lunch and Learn – On November 14th our District had a luncheon at the Perth Restaurant, where retired OPP Inspector Dave MacDonald provided an informative presentation.  Dave spoke on the topic of protecting ourselves from both in person and online scams.  He effectively used humour as well as facts to enlighten us.

Twenty people attended the luncheon and we plan to hold another “Lunch and Learn” in the spring.  Thanks very much for organizing the luncheon and speaker Kevin!

Kevin Hogan thanking our presenter – retired OPP Inspector Dave MacDonald

We look forward to the next social event!

It is worth noting that “Tea and Luncheons” placed highly in the Social Activities Survey conducted at the AGM last June.  Attendance at both events has certainly supported that result.

 

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