Canada Clubs University of Guelph Florida Alumni - 2018 Events February 7, 2018 - mid morning (exact time to be determined) Mote Marine Sarasota Florida Sea Life Encounter Excursion, 1hr 45 min. Relaxing cruise on Sarasota and Roberts Bays. Discover the diverse sea life living in the local grass flats. Cruise costs $29. Lunch at a local restaurant to be followed by a short planning meeting for the March picnic. Reserve with Larry Thompson 613-402-4411 or email larry_t@bell.net by January 18/18 March 7, 2018 - Annual picnic at Maple Leaf Estates, Port Charlotte FL. Feature speaker Dr. Rene VanAcker, Dean OAC. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Info: Larry Thompson, ON (613) 402-4411, larry_t@bell.net Clearwater/St. Petersburg OPP Veterans’ Association – Suncoast Annual Luncheon Wednesday, March 7; Meet and Greet at 12:15 p.m.; luncheon at 1:00 p.m. Cody’s Original Roadhouse, 26210 U.S. 19 North at Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL. Minimum of 60 people required for this event; please contact Liz to register. Info: Liz Wickund, FL (727) 530-9438, lizbillwicklund@aol.com Toronto Police Retirees Reunion Wednesday, March 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North. This is the 26th-year reunion. Cost is $20.00 per person. Payment information will be circulated at a later date. Info: William Fordham (cell) (705) 351-1966, Florida phone number to follow. william_fordham@yahoo.com; Hugh Ferguson, FL (727) 391-1083, hgano1036@hotmail.com; Gary & Muriel Hooper, FL (727) 943-2512, muriel853@yahoo.com Canadian Club Gulf Coast Florida Join our happy group of retired Canadians who meet monthly over the snowbird season at Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North. (SE corner at Ulmerton Rd.), St. Petersburg, FL. We enjoy Canadian talk, tasty refreshments, a wonderful meal, and great speakers. Our first lunch for 17/18 is Wednesday, 22 November; doors open at 11:00 am. We also have a pleasant inexpensive weekly golf group. Special events include: Dinner/Theater Nights, Santa Claus, Museum Trip, Blue Jays Baseball Game. Come and have some fun meeting new people. Info: Dann Oliver, ON (705) 242-9606, FL (727) 343-3843 after 26 Oct, info@ccgcfl.org RCMP Annual Picnic Thursday, March 1, at 11:00 a.m. at Sand Key Park, Site 2 in Clearwater Beach. Come and have a great time! Bring your own “everything” event. Members and guests are all welcome. Info: Jack Burbridge, ON (613) 824-2513, FL (727) 729-4565 after January 15. Royal Canadian Legion, Eastern Zone USA, Pinellas County Post 144 Our busy winter 17/18 schedule begins with five (5) events in November; 5th (parade), 11th (at MacDill AFB), 18th (Dinner/Theater), 20th (Meeting), and 25th (Picnic). We meet at Turner-Brandon American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater, FL. You will forever remember honouring our fallen comrades by dedicating your poppy at the Remembrance Service at MacDill AFB, hosted by the Canadian, British, and French CENCOM Representatives, with our RCL Post 144 Colour Party. To attend, contact Dann by 15 Oct ’17 for security vetting. Then we are into our ongoing meetings, dance (w/Santa), levee, invasion, potluck parties and any other excuse to get together to be Canadian. Whether you are a snowbird looking for something interesting to do, or are already a Legion member, come and join us for some up-home comradeship. Also, look for our booth at the Snowbird Extravaganza in Lakeland. Info: Dann Oliver, ON (705) 242-9606, FL (727) 343-3843 after 26 Oct, rcl@galt.biz CANADIAN CALENDAR 2017/2018 Please note: Always contact the information person listed for exact details, such as time and location. FLORIDA ARIZONA Buckeye Canada Day Party at Sundance Adult Village Saturday, January 27. Canadian games start at 1:00 p.m.; potluck dinner, dance and entertainment at 6:00 p.m. Open to all residents and guests of Sundance Adult Village. Info: Dennis O’Hare, oharedj@gmail.com Yuma RCAF Veterans Luncheon Friday February 2. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 19, 2575 S Virginia Drive, Yuma, AZ. Contact Barry or Lynn Ryan to purchase tickets. Info: Barry or Lynne Ryan, AZ (928) 248-4583, lynnebarry@shaw.ca Surprise Annual Canadian Dinner & Dance Party at the Arizona Traditions Ballroom Friday March 2. Doors open 5:00 pm. Dancing to the sounds of Boomerang &The Sunsations. Open to all Canadian residents of Arizona Traditions and their Canadian guests. Info: Fred and Sharon Brade, 403-952-5115, sbrade@shaw.ca 58 | www.snowbirds.org
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