After the Bell in Scarborough Retired Women Teachers of Ontario Newsletter Organisation des enseignantes retraitees de L’Ontario October 2019

Allergy Alerts to Shelley Goodman

The Estate Banquet Centre

430 Nugget Avenue

(at Markham Road)

Scarborough

NEW MAILING ADDRESS

RWTO Scarborough,

Huntingwood Postal Outlet

P.O. Box 30042

2355 Warden Ave.

Scarborough, Ontario

M1T 0A1

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 11:30a.m.

Luncheon - Estate Banquet Centre Art & Craft Sale -Doors open 10:30a.m.

NO Pill Bottle Collection Anne Wilde-Provincial Insurance Convenor

Tuesday, November 19, 2019 – 11:30a.m.

Christmas Luncheon- Estate Banquet Centre 11:30 a.m.

Big Smoke Gentleman Gifts for Kids Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Luncheon - Estate Banquet Centre Sgt. Bob Peterson – General & Romance

Fraud

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Luncheon - Estate Banquet Centre

Pat Zuest – Master Photographer

Caring and Sharing

Grace For food in a world

Where many walk in hunger For faith in a world

Where many walk in fear For fellowship

Where many walk alone We give Thee thanks,

Carol Nelson - President

“My creativity is a reflection of who I am. Craftiness is happiness.” Another busy day for the Branch—welcome Crafters and

members—enjoy the time to look around and hopefully purchase some gifts

The leaves have just started to turn. Every day I see

changes as I drive around Scarborough. By the time we

end the month, it will be a colourful picture of swirling leaves.

Brigitte and Yvonne have been working, this past month,

on the plans for Gifts for Kids in November. Again, we will be supporting 42 Division. It doesn’t seem possible

that we are thinking of Christmas already!

There is no news from the Provincial office. We welcome Anne Wilde, Provincial Insurance Convenor, to our

luncheon today. She has a short presentation and then

will answer your questions. Remember, the OPEN ENROLLMENT ends on November 15.

It is also time to purchase your Christmas cakes and

shortbread. Kiwanis will take your order today and then bring back your orders at the November meeting.

Enjoy the day. Your support is appreciated by your

Executive.

Grace For food in a world

Where many walk in hunger For faith in a world

Where many walk in fear For fellowship

Where many walk alone We give Thee thanks,

O God Amen

RWTO on the Go

NEW! All buses will depart PROMPTLY. Park and pickup will be in the south

lot of Kennedy Commons in front of the Foody grocery store, at the north end of the lot, right beside Antrim Road. Paid reservations are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please let the coordinators know if you are unable to attend or are going to be late. NOTE: Cheques for the excursions are to be made payable to Mary Morton Tours and forwarded to the coordinator of each excursion by the Payment Due Date. Mary Morton Tours Presents TICO #448872

Elvis Christmas Show Cost: $112 Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Includes bus, shopping in St. Jacobs, buffet lunch and show at

the Showplace Dinner Theatre

Bus departs at 8a.m., returns approx. 6p.m.

Payment due: October 25

Coordinator: Carol Everitt 905-492-0232

carol.a.everitt@gmail.com

Miss Saigon Cost: $188

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Includes bus, lunch at the Hot House Café, all taxes and

gratuities, Theatre tickets

Bus departs at 10 a.m., returning at 5 p.m.

Payment due: March 31, 2020

Coordinator: Lamoine Mustard 416-494-5103

Oh What a Night and Four by Four Thursday, June 11. 2020 Cost: $140 Includes bus, lunch at Walters Family Theatre, musical, “Oh

What a Night” and “Four by Four, all taxes and gratuities.

Payment due: April 25, 2020

Coordinator: Carol Everitt 905-492-0232

carol.a.everitt@gmail.com

Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary

musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les

Misérables. This is the story of a young

Vietnamese woman named Kim who is

orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar

run by a notorious character known as the

Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with

an American G.I. named Chris, but they are

torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years, Kim goes on an

epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who

has no idea he's fathered a son. This is a theatrical event you

will never forget.

Due to popular demand, direct from

Las Vegas, “Oh What a Night” is

joining “Four by Four” in a

powerhouse musical revue. You’ll enjoy hits from the dynamic

songbook of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons as well as the

Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Bee Gees and Motown all in

Show! The Stellar performers sing and dance to the hot songs

in fully-choregraphed musical numbers.

WELCOME to ANNE WILDE Provincial Insurance Convenor

OPEN ENROLLMENT INSURANCE PLANS

Anne will have a presentation and will also answer questions. All uninsured members and/or their spouses have an opportunity to enroll in the Hospital and Home Care Plan. No one can be declined coverage, regardless of the state of their health or if they have been previously declined coverage.

• members and their spouses can enroll in the Hospital

& Home Care Plan

• acceptance is guaranteed during this period-no medical questions regardless of medical history

• no age limit for members and/or spouses

.premiums cost $14.40 for member

.premiums cost $15.57 for spouse

• TO BE ELIGIBLE member must be a member of

RWTO in good standing, living independently and

covered under the Ontario Provincial

Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

Contact Carol Nelson for an application form.

INSURANCE CLAIMS ADDRESS P O Box 670 Stn. Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, N2J 4B2

Don’t forget your toonies for the September luncheon to purchase draw tickets, one for $2 or three tickets for $5. Half goes to you and

half to the Branch Treasury. You may be lucky. GET READY TO WIN BIG!

Get ready for another amazing RWTO Arts and Craft Show & Sale at our October Luncheon, celebrating the many talents of our member ladies.

OCTOBER LUNCHEON

Our Craft Show and Sale Vendors may start setting up at 9:30 a.m. The sale will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Crafters are requested to have a small item to donate to the group ($10 value).

The Program Committee would like to extend their thanks to all who brought in their craftwork for our members to enjoy. Thanks also to those who are donating items.

Lynne, Jeannie & Linda

NO Pill Bottle Collection Thanks ladies, for your bountiful harvest of 310 pill bottles received at our September Luncheon. Carol and Jeannie

OUTREACH There WILL be our regular collection of new, unopened toiletries and baby products, (baby wipes, receiving blankets) as well as 3-4-month-old magazines at the October Luncheon. Thank you, Sheila & Trudy

ALLERGIES AND DIET RESTRICTIONS:

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, it is important that we know about these so that accommodations can be made for you. We need to have the information BEFORE the luncheon. Please call Shelley Goodman at 416-491-1683 or e-mail her at shelley.goodman@sympatico.ca to let her know about these allergies or restrictions. She will confirm the change with you once you have advised her. If fruit for dessert is the only change you require, then you will not have to inform her every month. This will be done automatically. Please keep Shelley informed if there are changes during the year. We want to ensure that you enjoy each and every lunch!

Coming in November

BIG SMOKE GENTLEMEN

The Big Smoke Gentlemen is a trio of talented and experienced musicians who have all played in various bands over the years. The members of the band are Robert Laing playing guitar and harmonica and singing lead vocals, Gary Meyer playing lead guitar and Tom McCreight keeping the beat on the upright bass. Gary and Tom are both retired educators who have traded their chalk for musical instruments. The band plays an eclectic mix of music and they are looking forward to playing songs from a number of genres as well as a selection of Christmas music. Program Committee

Author – Rosemary Aubert

Ellis Portal Mysteries

RWTO Scarborough We have our own Facebook page.

Our Facebook page has all the pictures taken at the luncheons, trips and events, news of upcoming events, member information and the joys of retirement. If you friend request, some posts will appear on your Facebook feed for other retired teachers or not yet retired teachers to see.

Facebook “ RWTO Scarborough”

MEMBERSHIP:

If there are any changes to your address, phone number or email, or you have any inquiries regarding membership in RWTO Scarborough, please contact Marg Lyons at marglyons@hotmail.com

BOOKSThere will NOT be a book at the October

Luncheon. Allison

FUNDRAISING There will NOT be a silent

auction at the October Luncheon. Thank you. Lynne & Brigitte

Welcome to Our Newest Members

Celebrating our 90+ Ladies

Marilyn Jean Nan Gwen Helen

JUST PLAIN NEAT INFORMATION..... The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. Nine out of every 10 living things live in the ocean. The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man. Airports at higher altitudes require a longer airstrip due to lower air density. The University of Alaska spans four time zones. The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end.

In Ancient Greece, tossing an apple to a girl was a traditional proposal of marriage. Catching it meant she accepted. Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams. The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. Caffeine increases the power of aspirin and other painkillers, that is why it is found in some medicines. IMPORTANT TO KNOW Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Courtesy Joan Watson

GIFTS FOR KIDS

It’s that time of year again for the annual “Gifts for Kids” drive. For those members wishing to participate, please bring an unwrapped gift (newborn to 16 years) including the gender and age of the child, to the Tuesday, November 19, 2019 luncheon. Teenagers are often short changed. Some ideas for gifts for them are hoodies, basketballs, baseballs, volleyballs, cosmetic kits and gift cards. Generic gift cards are ideal because they lend a lot of flexibility as to where they are used. Following the luncheon, we will deliver the gifts to 42 Division of the Toronto Police Service (located at Markham Road and Milner Avenue). We would appreciate the assistance of at least 4 drivers to help us deliver the gifts. Yvonne Tait and I will take names of volunteer drivers at the October 15, 2019 luncheon. Through the generosity of RWTO Scarborough many more families will have a brighter holiday season. Please let Yvonne Tait or Brigitte Bryan know if you are willing to help with the delivery of the gifts. Constable Allison Burns and her colleague, Auxiliary Officer Fanny Lau, from 42 Division, will join us at our November luncheon. You will hear about where the gifts are distributed. In addition, representatives of RWTO have been invited to the 42 Division “Gifts for Kids Kick Off” on November 3, to speak about the charitable work done by RWTO. Brigitte & Yvonne

KIWANIS SALES The representatives from Kiwanis will be at the October luncheon to take orders for their Christmas cakes, nuts and other products. You may place your order then

and they will be delivered during the November luncheon. You will pay for your order when you collect your items in November.

Just a Quick Reminder…

The Branch always appreciates your support and truly wants to make your luncheon experience fun. Your help and understanding is needed to ensure that our luncheons are organized and ready for you.

Note the due date that your cheque must reach the treasurer’s mailbox. We are unable to accept CASH.

If your cheque does not reach Chris on time, a lunch will not be ordered for you.

Why not leave a cheque for the next luncheon as you leave The Estate. Many of us do.

If you can’t come to a luncheon, for which you paid, contact Chris Elliot as soon as possible and let her know.

If you do not let Chris know before the Friday deadline, your cheque will be cashed. There will be no exceptions! The Branch must pay for all lunches that have been ordered.

Please do not just show up for a luncheon. The Estate has requested that there be no last-minute extra table set up. The number of tables and meals ordered are planned and set a week before the luncheon. Treasurer: Linda Jarvis linjar@rogers.com Luncheon Cheques: Chris Elliott brambleberry21@gmail.com

Do you use Pinterest?

Search “Scarborough Retired Women Teachers”

We have our own site with recipes, crafts for grandkids, tips for easy, Christmas, DIY, exercises, chuckles and

much, much more.

Have a look and take what you like.

Everything is geared for retired women

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RWTO/OERO SCARBOROUGH

helps to support…

BREAKFAST FOR KIDS For the past few years we have supported the RTO golf tournament by sponsoring two holes. The Gold Tournament raises money for the BREAKFAST FOR KIDS program. Three schools are chosen each year through their donation. There are 820 programs running at 620 sites in the city of Toronto. Our commitment to this program lets children know that we care about their health and well-being. Last year’s tournament resulted in a donation to the nutrition programs in Scarborough and East York schools in both the Catholic and Public-school systems.

JULLIETTE’S PLACE provides a safe and short-term shelter for women and children who flee from violence and abuse. Their program helps women and children build their skills through educational programs and support services. Our donations of toiletries, baby items, school supplies and seasonal sports equipment continue to be greatly appreciated by Julliette’s Place.

42 DIVISION COMMUNITY POLICE service the area bounded by Steeles, south to the 401, Victoria Park, to the Pickering Town Line. PC Gomez has shared valuable information with us about Crime Prevention at our luncheon. PC Alison Burns works with us to make sure that our toy donations, at our November luncheon, are distributed in the area to families with children in need at Christmas time.

ONTARIO AUTISM PROGRAM The OAP provides families of children and youth with ASD with flexible, family-centred services based on each child’s unique needs. At their annual Christmas party, the families enjoy a visit and gifts from Santa and Mrs. Claus, games, crafts, food, photos, and entertainment for the whole family! A number of our members have volunteered as helpers.

Treasurer’s Report – October 2019

Linda Jarvis

Bank balance September 12, 2019 $11257.60

Income

September luncheon $4676.00

50/50 125.00

Silent auction 95.00

Book sales 46.25

Membership dues 360.00

Total $5302.25

$16559.85

Expenses

September luncheon $4758.00

Cathie MacGillivray – newsletter 99.59

Administration (brochures) 163.50

Donna Husband – flowers 58.75

Rosemary Aubert – speaker 100.00

Carol Nelson – stamps 53.35

RWTO/OERO fees 560.00

Total $5793.19

Bank balance October 7, 2019 $10766.66

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Cheques are made payable to “RWTO Scarborough” for $39. Cheques are mailed to:

RWTO Scarborough Huntingwood Postal Outlet P.O. Box 30042 2355 Warden Ave., Scarborough, Ontario M1T 0A1

Cathie MacGillivray

cathiemacgillivray@hotmail.com