Canada Clubs Hello again! It has been a long time since I wrote my last article. I did mention that I had moved to a place calledThe Villages; I am sure you all thought that I hadmoved to the sticks. Well, The Villages has more than 120,000 people living there. There are three Town Squares each with a pavilion where, every night from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., they have free entertainment; you can either sit and enjoy it or you can get up and dance to the music. There is everything that you could want in the Villages. There are 60 par three golf courses and 9 championship courses. There is pickle ball, Bocce, senior soccer, swimming, tennis, card games and everything else you can think of. There is even a ROMEOs club – Retired Old Men Eating Out. Also, there is every kind of shopping that you could want. Most people drive around on their golf carts. I go to the supermarket on my golf cart to do my shopping and also to go to the theatre. You can check out The Villages Florida online. Instead of having a Canadian Club, they have a very active Loonies and Toonies club. In April, President Bob Slack, WallyWeylie and I were invited to speak to the members; this was followed by a dance. I had a large growth on my spine and had it operated on in June 2015. I lost the use of my legs and was in hospital and rehab for 101 days. I am now able to get around with the use of a walker and hope to be able to use just a cane very soon. I drive past the golf courses every day on my golf cart and hope that, eventually, I will be able to play again. This is all for now, I hope to see many of you at the Snowbird Extravaganza and I look forward to once again speaking at Canadian Clubs. Don’t forget, if you would like one of our directors to come and speak at your Canadian Club, all you have to do is call the office at 1-800-265-3200. It is free and you will be updated about the work of the association. Keep healthy! Gerry Gerry’s Report from the Villages Gerry Brissenden CSA Past President The phone number for placemat orders is 1-877-888-2505 Oh, say canyou see by thedawn'searly light What soproudlywehailedat the twilight's lastgleaming? Whosebroad stripesandbright stars thru theperilous fight, O'er the rampartswewatchedwere sogallantly streaming? And the rocket's redglare, thebombsbursting inair, Gaveproof thru thenight thatour flagwas still there. Oh, saydoes that star-spangled banneryetwave O'er the landof the freeand thehomeof thebrave? STARSPANGLEDBANNER OCanada! Ourhomeandnative land! Truepatriot love inall thy sons command. Withglowinghearts we see thee rise, TheTrueNorth strongand free! From farandwide, OCanada, we standonguard for thee. Godkeepour land gloriousand free! OCanada, we standonguard for thee. OCanada, we standonguard for thee. OCANADA! Arizona California Florida LakelandCenter Lakeland Florida McAllenConventionCenter McAllen Texas Toorderplacemats foryour social function,call theCSA/Medipacplacemat lineat 1-877-888-2505orvisit www.snowbirds.org. HaveaGreatTimeToday! SeeyouatanExtravaganzanearyou! MesaConventionCenter Mesa Arizona TheVoiceofTravellingCanadians. Ifyou'renotamember,becomeone! 1-800-265-3200 www.snowbirds.org Yourworld isunique. We insure it. 1-800-267-8000 Enjoy the freedomof the snowbird lifestyle. Callus…beforeyou travelagain! 1-888-MEDIPAC www.medipac.com Securecross-borderbanking. Preferred rates.$0-5 transfer fees. 1-800-265-3200 www.SnowbirdExchange.com Please provide at least 2 weeks for delivery CSA/Medipac Placemats Order Now! ●●Visit us online at www.snowbirds.org ●●Send an e-mail to placemats@medipac.com They are FREE and make wonderful table accessories for your Canadian event. To get your supply of placemats, choose one of the following options: The following topics will be covered: •Who we are •Lobbying the federal, provincial, territorial and U.S. governments •Benefits of being a CSA member •Trip planning •Border crossing issues •How to count days in the U.S. •Forms – 8840 and W-8BEN •Travel medical insurance •Canadian Retiree Visa •Question & answer period ATTENTION ALL SNOWBIRDS! To arrange a FREE presentation in your community, please email the CSA at csastaff@snowbirds.org Canadian Snowbird Association Directors are available for presentations in your local communities CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION 180 Lesmill Road, Toronto, Ontario Canada M3B 2T5 1-800-265-3200 csastaff@snowbirds.org www.snowbirds.org 14 | www.snowbirds.org
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