Thirteenth World

Hamilton-Wentworth, Haldimand

Volume 32 Number 2 Winter 2017

Inside this Issue

AGM & Luncheon …….2,3,30

President’s Message……..4,5

RTO/ERO MemberPerks® ….6

Ad Hoc Marketing…………..7

Political Advocacy…………..7

Project Services-to-Others...8

Java Time…………………...9

Curling………………….……9

RTO/ERO Contacts…..…..10

RTO/ERO Open window…11

Downsizing Workshop……11

Goodwill ……………………12

RTO/ERO Foundation…….12

Ontario 211 Information…..13

Golf Application……………14

Tours…………….……...15-21

RTO/ERO Health Seminar.23

Ontario Pension Plan….….24

Citizenship Celebrations….24

New Website………………25

Thirteenth World…………..25

In Memoriam…….……..26,27

RTO/ERO information….…28

iPad Workshop.…………..29

Constitution……………..….30

Retirement Planning..…31,32

RWTO/OERO Haldimand..33

RWTO/OERO Hamilton….34

https://district13.rto-ero.org

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The Retired

Teachers of

Ontario

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In 2016, District 13 supported a grant application from

CanAssist Africa. This resulted in $10,000 being given by

RTO/ERO, to build a classroom in Kenya. On May 25th,

Molly Shannon, a former teacher with HWDSB, will tell

stories and show pictures of her journey to East Africa.

Specific focus will be on the Adam Nkuyan School, assisted

by RTO/ERO. As well, Molly will share information about

education in Kenya and Uganda, life on safari, and the

many wonders of Africa.

Canadian administrative expenses less than 5%

CanAssist deals directly in African communities

A Registered Canadian Charity (83251 8211 RR0001)

CanAssist's African Field Rep. supervises projects

It is a Canadian charity funding infrastructure

development in East Africa

Molly Shannon, Guest speaker

May 25th, 2017

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AGM & SPRING Luncheon

Date: Thursday,

May 25, 2017

RTO/ERO District 13

Location: The Waterfront Banquet and Conference Centre

555 Bay St. N., Hamilton, ON, L8L 1H1 (905) 581-8823

Time: 11:00-11:15 a.m. AGM (Annual General Meeting)

11:15 a.m. Social (Cash bar will be available)

12:00 noon Welcome/introductions/awards

12:30 p.m. Lunch is served.

Price: $20.00 per person (includes all taxes and gratuities)

(To reduce the price from $30.00, District 13 is subsidizing each ticket.)

MENU

Rolls and butter

Carrot ginger soup

California mixed greens

One Choice of: 1. Chicken Parmigiana OR

2. Roasted Atlantic salmon with honey mustard sauce

(please specify your choice of 1 or 2 on the form enclosed otherwise you will be served Chicken Parmigiana )

Mixed seasonal vegetables & Rosemary roasted potatoes

Roasted Pears with Caramel Sauce & Maple Ice Cream

Tea/Coffee

*Guest Speaker; Molly Shannon* (see page 2)

For May 25th, 2017 Reservations:

Please complete the application form on page 30 and send with your cheque ($20.00 p.p.) payable to:

RTO/ERO DISTRICT 13,

82 Charterhouse Cr., Ancaster, ON, L9G 4E5 Please pick up your name tag at the door.

This is your admission to the dining room.

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President’s Message

A new year has begun. After the frenetic social whirl of the Christmas season, a new year offers the oppor-tunity to reflect on the year past and contemplate the year to be. The challenge, to you and to me, is to identify what may need to be tweaked in our habits, to

ensure that we continue to live longer, happier and purposeful lives. “We improve the lives of our members and seniors.” A simple yet effective Mission statement. RTO/ERO promotes healthy active living in retirement by connecting its members to numerous resources both in print and on-line. With over 75,000 members in Ontario, RTO/ERO is a vibrant and strong

organization that offers its members an excellent health care plan. The Provincial Health Services and Insurance Committee is vigilant in ensuring that its members are provided with the best plan for the least cost. Presently, an open-enrolment window is in effect until April 30, 2017 to allow those wishing to transfer to do so without the medical questionnaire require-ment. As well, effective January 2017 all members will receive Venngo MemberPerks®, as part of the Extended Health Care Plan.

MemberPerks® is a world-class group discount program that includes savings on everything from health and wellness to entertainment, restaurants, travel and more. Check your email or the Winter edition of Renaissance for instructions on accessing these perks.

District 13 Executive Members are dedicated in their efforts to promote the RTO/ERO Mission Statement. Plans are underway in 2017, for providing our members with opportunities to attend meaningful workshops, and recreational and social activities, to enhance a healthy purpose-driven lifestyle.

Help us, help you! We need to hear from you, how we can better serve you. Call, email or drop us a note and give us your suggestions. Give of your time and contribute your talents. Studies have shown that one of the few things as strongly linked to lasting happiness as exercise, is volunteering.

Has Your Email or Other contact

information Changed Since You Joined RTO/ERO?

Please notify Dianne Vezeau at 1 800 361 9888 Ext. 223.

or by email at: membership@rto-ero.org.

There are still many invalid email addresses listed.

Please help us by updating your information.

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Join our Executive or serve as a member on one of our many committees.

The Ad Hoc Marketing Committee is looking for new

members. This committee was established last year to promote our organization and to encourage the participation of current members, as well as entice potential members. The process has begun, but it is still a work in progress, and we need members with creative ideas to achieve our goals.

For fun-loving and energetic people who enjoy generating and executing innovative projects, I have just the committee for you to join. In 2018, RTO/ERO is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We are in the process of setting up a committee whose goal is to provide recognition of RTO/ERO within the membership and the community.

The Recreation Committee hosts annual Golf Tournaments and a Curling Bonspiel, which are well organized and attend-ed. What we need now are new members who are interested in offering opportunities for a variety of activities to promote healthy lifestyles.

Join us at one of our activities or help us plan them. Singer Lee Ann Womack belts out, “If you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!” Come dance with us at

District 13.

Carpe Diem.

Mary Tice

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RTO/ERO is excited to announce that

Venngo MemberPerks® has been in-

cluded as a part of the Extended Health

Care (EHC) Plan, effective January 1,

2017. The MemberPerks® program is a

world-class group discount program that

includes savings on everything from

health and wellness to entertainment,

restaurants, travel and more.

MemberPerks® include:

Instant access to a growing list of over 1,200 perks for you

and your family

A broad range of discounts on everything from apparel and

computers to shoes and events

350+ health and wellness perks

The Venngo mobile app that gives you access to your

discounts no matter where you are

Discounts that are ready to redeem in-store, online or over

the phone

New and seasonal offers when you sign up for the

MemberPerks e-newsletter

What you need to know:

MemberPerks® is FREE for anyone with RTO/ERO’s

Extended Healthcare Plan, starting January 1, 2017

RTO/ERO members and their families without RTO/ERO’s

Extended Healthcare Plan can join MemberPerks® for

only $24.95/year, plus HST.

http://www.venngo.com/index.php?base=/welcome&action=venngoHome

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Ad Hoc Marketing Report

A very successful Toonie Chit Chat event was held at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club. We were able to enjoy the gorgeous fall golf course scenery while listening to a very entertaining guest speaker. Ron Archer shared many stories of his retirement journeys, events and interests. These

included everything from hickory sticks golf clubs to

motorcycle riding.

The Marketing Committee will continue to plan other events that may be of interest to our members and their guests. If you have a particular idea for a Toonie Chit Chat activity please be in touch with Paul Freeman. The committee is also investigating assorted promotional materials and designing a District 13 brochure. Please watch for dates of upcoming meetings and join us for a planning session.

Next Meeting: Feb. 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Blessed Sacrament School Paul Freeman, Chair

Political Advocacy Committee (PAC) Report

One of the top priorities of the PAC initiative for this year, is to investigate the impact of the various transportation plans for the city of Hamilton and surrounding communities, on seniors and the disabled. The committee will begin by researching studies already done by the Hamilton Council on Aging (HCoA), the Hamilton Spectator’s series (Code Red), and McMaster University. Possible solutions will then be

addressed. It is the hope of the committee that a highly-focused public discussion on transportation issues, specifically for the aging and disabled, will prompt positive action in

addressing the issues.

The HCoA and members of PAC met on Jan. 9th to explore

ways in which we can advance this initiative, resulting in a commitment by both to continue our dialogue. The next meeting is on Feb. 7

th at Blessed Sacrament School (BSS) at

9:30 AM. Members who are interested in joining the discus-sions are most welcome.

Co-Chairs Paul Freeman and Dave Curto

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Project Service-to-Others

District 13’s application for the Provincial Service-to-Others Grant was awarded $3000 by the Provincial Committee for the project “Wonderfully Wild Places - An Experience for those on the Margins”. As the title suggests, this grant will be used to work with marginalized families and children (including newcomers, refugees, the poor, aboriginals and people with mental disabilities) to provide them with educational and environmental programming. This will take place at Cedar Haven Farm, owned by Bill and Lyndia

Hendry, (both RTO/ERO members) who have donated its use to A Rocha Canada, a charitable environmental stewardship organization.

The grant funds will be used to bus approximately 300

children living in the city of Hamilton core, Beasley neighbour-hood area, to the Cedar Haven Farm. Here, the

children will engage in growing vegetables, preparing food and eating together as part of the earth to table program.

Included will be outdoor education, wildlife and food

workshops and classroom style programs. Also a portion of these funds will be used to provide snacks and consumables to those taking part in the nine events for 2017.

We congratulate A Rocha Canada and the Hendrys on the success of their project application and wish them well in all their future endeavours.

An application for a 2017 Project Service-to-Others 2016 grant can be found on the RTO/ERO website at

https://district13.rto-ero.org

Applications must be received before April 1, 2017.

If you require assistance to complete the application please contact:

Tom Pettigrew, Chair, Project Service-to-Others

Tandia & District 13 Curling Bonspiel

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District 13 held a curling bonspiel on November 16, 2016 at Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club. This event, sponsored by Tandia Cooperative Banking, RTO/ERO District 13 and Icing.com was fun-filled with 10 teams participating. In first place was the team skipped by Dave McKay, vice Keith Geiser, second, Doug French and lead Frank Goodman. Members of the second place team were Brian Snell, Tom Hoffman, Al Kunc and Don Brockway. Congratulations to all the participants. Watch for a date for next year’s bonspiel in the Summer issue of the Thirteenth World. Thanks to Jackie Carson, Ray Book, Al Kunc and Don Brockway for their assistance in organizing the event. Ken Drake, Convenor

Limeridge Mall Food Court

10:00—Noon (in the pit)

The Last Wednesday

Of Each Month

Join us for our RTO/ERO

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13 Social!

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Apr. 2

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May 31st

RTO District 13 Contacts

President: Mary Tice 905 928 2794

Past President: Gemma Monaco 905 648 6979

1st Vice President: Paul Freeman 905 389 8386

2nd Vice President: Leo Normandeau 905 689 9198

Secretary: Gordon Near 905 385 6656

Treasurer: Doug French 905 389 4313

Archives: Nancy Chiarot 905 389 2076

Citizenship/Celebration: Danielle Chouinard 905 635 9051

Pat Zettel 905 389 6209

Communications: Graham Boyce 905 528 1204

Constitution: Gemma Monaco 905 648 6979

District Meetings/Social: Doreen Horbach 905 520 5000

Liviana Sluga 905 389 4313

Goodwill: Lee Hondronicols 905 527 0632

Barbara Jarrett 905 522 0381

Health Services & Ins.: Jackie Aird 905 643 2521

Membership/Recruitment: Gemma Monaco 905 648 6979

Joanne Weeks 289 442-5730

Pensions & Retirement Concerns:

Robert D’Alessandro 905 664 1965

Helen Downey 905 318 6711

Political Advocacy: Paul Freeman 905 389 8386

Dave Curto 905 648 7153

Project Service to Others: Tom Pettigrew 905 774 4503

Publicity: Helen Szydlowski 905 627 8679

Tours: Lee Hondronicols 905 527 0632

Joanne Weeks 289 442-5730

Website: Robert D’Alessandro 905 664 1965

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RTO/ERO OPEN WINDOW

ENROLMENT OPPORTUNITY

At the December 6-7, 2016 meeting of the Health

Services and Insurance Committee (HSIC), it was determined that RTO/ERO will waive the medical evidence requirement and implement an open-enrollment window for any individual insurance plan policyholders wishing to transfer their existing coverage into the RTO/ERO Group Insurance Plans, subject to RTO/ERO membership eligibility. Coverage can commence as early as February 1, 2017.

From now until April 30, 2017, those wishing to transfer from any individual insurance plan will be treated as if they were coming from a group insurance plan and therefore will waive the medical questionnaire requirement. Coverage with RTO/ERO will commence the day following the termination date of their prior insurance.

Please direct insurance enquiries to our administrator,

Johnson Inc., at 1 877 406 9007, and membership enquiries to RTO/ERO at 1 800 361 9888.

Downsizing Workshop—Reduce Clutter

Date: April 10, 2017 Time: 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Location: Fortinos on Mall Road, Hamilton.

Community Room (upstairs) Room capacity: 35

To register for this workshop contact Joanne Weeks as soon as

possible but before March 31, 2017.

289 442 5730

weeksj13jrw33@gmail.com

Whether we are downsizing or not we all accumulate stuff over

the years. But how much is too much? What is valuable,

heritage or for resale? Does anybody really want your

collection of vintage baby food jars?

Join Fiona Hill (of Fiona Hill Downsizing) to learn effective ways

to reduce clutter, sell the excess and decide what to keep.

GOODWILL COMMITTEE

For several years, the RTO/ERO members of the Goodwill list for the South Mountain have received a Christmas cactus from their Reps. This year the West Mountain representatives joined in the Christmas cactus blitz. This meant 117 seniors members received a plant from RTO/ERO. The organization of this cactus delivery involved many phone calls, and hours in cars doing the drop-offs. The reps managed to recruit some elves to help do this work at this busy season. I’m sure these elves felt rewarded every time they rang a door bell, and the seniors were happy to be remembered by their fellow teachers, each time they looked at the plant.

Those in other areas know that their reps think of them through-out the year with contacts, cards and remembrances on special occasions.

Thank you Goodwill Representatives for keeping in touch and being the “Heart of RTO/ERO”.

The Goodwill Committee is in constant need of new members. If you would like to find out more or become involved in this work, please contact

Lee Hondronicols 905 527 0632

Barb Jarrett 905 522 0381

FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES $150,000 IN NEW GRANTS

The RTO/ERO Foundation is pleased to announce the funding

of its first project addressing the challenges of social isolation in

older adults.

This inaugural grant of $50,000 is awarded to the Hamilton

Council on Aging to support the Hamilton Seniors’ Social

Isolation Project, a collaboration between seven community

organizations. The project aims to measurably reduce the rates

of seniors’ social isolation, where risk factors for isolation – such

as living alone, disability, poor health, language barriers,

poverty, and lack of access to services and supports – are most

prevalent.

Jackie Aird, District Foundation Representative 12

Did you know…? That the Vision care benefit maximum applies every two consecutive calendar years and not every 24 consecutive months? For example, if you purchased new eye glasses in September 2015, you can purchase and claim new glasses any time after January 1, 2017. You do not have to wait until September 2017.

Gayle Manley, Chair, Health Services Insurance Committee

ONTARIO 2-1-1 PROVIDES LOCAL RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS

211 is an award-winning 3-digit phone and online service help-ing Ontarians connect to the complete range of government and community-based health and social services available in their communities. Calls are answered 24/7 by professional information specialists who are trained to assess caller needs and to refer them to the most appropriate resources.

211’s human services database is the most comprehensive in the province and includes a wide range of information and re-sources specifically for older adults, including:

-Elder abuse

-Geriatric psychiatry

-Home support programs

-Income programs

-Long-term care homes

-Meals for seniors/people with disabilities

-Recreation

-Retirement homes and apartments

-Transportation

-Financial assistance and home support

LEARN MORE: visit http://www.211ontario.ca/or call 2-1-1

211 when you don’t know where to turn

SOURCE: The Retired Teachers of Ontario Liaison October

2016,Vol.9-issue 3

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SERIES A

May to June 2017 Summary

Tour 1 – “Me and My Girl”

May 23 2017

Festival Theatre Niagara-on-the-Lake

Tour 2 – Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds

May 31 2017

Rogers Centre Toronto

Tour 3 – “Screwball Comedy”

by Norm Foster

June 28 2017

FirstOntario St. Catharines

Performing Arts Centre

Joanne Weeks

Lee Hondronicols

Co-Chairs

ABOUT EACH TRIP:

Call only the contact person indicated for the desired trip.

If no one answers the phone, please leave a message with your name, phone number & the number of people attend-ing

If you are placed on a waiting list you will be contacted by phone

Complete the form stating any special requirements and mail it along with one cheque. Please include both dietary and accommodation requests.

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ONE CHANGE: We now require one cheque for each tour. The RTO-ERO revised policy now allows our Tours Commit-tee to book the transportation, lunch and theatre tickets.

You must order seats for each tour separately as orders may be pro-

cessed by a different committee member for each tour. The cost

includes GST, HST and all gratuities. Complete the forms and

send in as soon as the Tour Brochure is received.

Enclose the order form for each tour for which you wish to partici-

pate along with one cheque for that tour. Indicate any dietary

and/or accommodation needs.

Cheques for bus transportation, tickets and lunch/dinner are to be

made payable to “District 13 Tours Committee”. Send your

cheque and application form to the Tour Committee member

four to six weeks before the event. This lead time ensures we

have enough tickets for everyone who wishes to attend and pre-

vents losing deposits or receiving penalties. Applications/

cheques may no longer be received on the day of the trip.

When tickets are involved, they will be distributed on the day of the

trip.

a) Acceptance of your cheque by the Treasurer is confirmation of

your reservation. Cheques will be deposited one month in ad-

vance of the trip.

b) You will be contacted if your application is on a waiting list.

c) Record on your calendar the date and times for each tour in which

you wish to participate.

For most tours we will continue to use Badder Bus Lines in

Binbrook. Pre-boarding at the Binbrook yard may be arranged

by phoning Badder Bus at 905 692-4423.

Please leave the front seat across from the driver for the Tour Or-

ganizer.

If fewer than 45 persons sign up for a tour, the tour may be can-

celled. Exception: Blue Jays game when 40 tickets are ordered.

All applicants will be contacted by the Tour Organizer.

We will consider refunds for cancellations on an individual basis.

Some costs are fixed and cannot be recovered.

THANK YOU!

Looking forward to seeing you on a trip!

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Tour 1: Tuesday May 23 2017

“Me and My Girl” – Shaw Festival

Lunch: Prince of Wales

Departure Times:

9:15 a.m. Andreychuk Arena (25 Hester St – park behind arena)

9:25 a.m. First Place

9:40 a.m. University Plaza (park behind Shoppers Drug Mart)

Function Times:

*Upon arrival –shopping and exploring time*

11:30 a.m. Lunch at Prince of Wales in Niagara-on-the-Lake

2:00 p.m. “Me and My Girl” – Festival Theatre

6:00 p.m. Approximate arrival home

COST PER PERSON: $ 130.00 (Bus/Lunch/Tickets)

*Please note Joanne’s new contact information*

Cheques and application to Joanne Weeks

335 Moores Rd York ON N0A 1R0

Phone: 289 442-5730

E-mail: weeksj13jrw33@gmail.com

Tour 1: Tuesday May 23 2017 “Me and My Girl”

NAME: ___________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

(permission to use your e-mail for RTO information only)

DIETARY/ACCOMMODATION:

__________________________________________________________________

# SEATS @ 130.00 _____ One Cheque payable to District 13 Tours

Committee

Departure Location:

Badder __________ Andreychuk Arena ______

First Place _______ University Plaza _________

Name and phone number of partner: ____________________________

Highlights for Series A 2017

Tour 1 “Me and My Girl” May 23 2017

Delightful musical comedy romp from the thirties

Follow the fortunes of a proud Cockney who is amazed to learn that he is the fourteenth Earl of Hareford

Brilliantly updated by Stephen Fry in 1986 for a run that won a hatful of Olivier, Drama Desk and Tony Awards

There will be some time for browsing in Niagara-on-the-Lake prior to lunch

Tour 2 Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds May 31 2017

Welcome back the boys of summer who have kept baseball fans on the edge of their seats for the last two seasons

Blue Jays have won the last 2 games District 13 has at-tended – we’re on our way to official good luck charm status

Come and cheer them on with what promises to be another sold-out crowd!

Tour 3 “Screwball Comedy” by Norm Foster June 28 2017

WORLD PREMIERE! Full of snappy dialogue reminiscent of the best cinematic screwball comedies

Set in 1938, the play follows the competition between a seasoned male reporter and a budding female reporter

Sparkles with humour and packs a punch

Assigned seating is now part of the second season at this new theatre

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Tour 2: Wednesday May 31 2017

Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds

Dinner: Mandarin in Burlington (after game)

Departure Times:

9:40 a.m. Andreychuk Arena (25 Hester St – park behind arena)

9:50 a.m. First Place

10:05 a.m. University Plaza (park behind Shoppers Drug Mart)

Function Times:

1:15 p.m. Blue Jays vs Reds at Rogers Centre

Lunch on your own before the game

5:00 p.m. Mandarin Restaurant in Burlington

COST PER PERSON: $120.00 (Bus/Tickets/Dinner)

Cheques and application to: Ted Lowrey

155 Mountbatten Drive Hamilton ON L9C 3V8

Phone: 905 383-5237

Tour 2: Wednesday May 31 2017 Blue Jays vs Reds

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

(permission to use your e-mail for RTO information only)

Dietary/Accommodation:

__________________________________________________________________

# Seats @ $120: ______ One Cheque payable to District 13 Tours

Committee

Departure Location:

Badder _____ Andreychuk Arena ____ First Place ____

University Plaza ____

Name and phone number of partner:

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Tours Committee

Nancy Chiarot

905 389-2076

Phyllis Doyle

905 632-8302

Lee Hondronicols Co Chair

905 527-0632

Ted Lowrey

905 383-5237

Rita Mauro

905 383-6770

Linda Sargeant

905 575-3831

Marvin Sheppard Treasurer

905 387-8267

Helen Szydlowski Secretary

905 627-8679

Susan Waters

289 238-9864

Joanne Weeks Co Chair

289 442-5730

Jim Wilson

905 522-2569

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Tour 3: Wednesday June 28 2017

“Screwball Comedy” – Foster Festival

Lunch: Inn on the Twenty

Departure Times:

9:30 a.m. Andreychuk Arena (25 Hester – park behind arena)

9:40 a.m. First Place

10:00 a.m. University Plaza (park behind Shoppers Drug Mart)

Function Times:

11:30 a.m. Arrival at Inn on the Twenty

2:00 p.m. “Screwball Comedy”

6:00 p.m. Approximate arrival back in Hamilton

COST PER PERSON: $ 115.00 (Bus/Lunch/Theatre Tickets)

Cheques and application to Lee Hondronicols

181 Sterling St. Hamilton ON L8S 4J7

Phone: 905 627-8679

E-mail: 100nickels@gmail.com

Tour 3: Wednesday June 28 2017 “ Screwball Comedy”

NAME: __________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:______________________________________________________

PHONE: ________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________

(permission to use your e-mail for RTO information only)

DIETARY/ACCOMMODATION: __________________________________

# SEATS @ $115 _____One Cheque

payable to District 13 Tours Committee

Departure Location:

Badder ____ Andreychuk Arena _____First Place ______

University Plaza ______

Name and phone number of partner:____________________________

_______________________________________________________

Reservation Deadline for Tour 3: May 24 2017

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Why I Like Retirement ! Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday Question: When is a retiree's bedtime? Answer: Two hours after he falls asleep on the couch. Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees? Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done. Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors? Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount. Question: Among retirees, what is considered formal attire? Answer: Tied shoes. Question: Why do retirees count pennies? Answer: They are the only ones who have the time. Question: Why are retirees so slow to clean out the base-ment, attic or garage? Answer: They know that as soon as they do, one of their adult kids will want to store stuff there. . Question: What is the best way to describe retirement? Answer: The never ending Coffee Break. Question: What's the biggest advantage of going back to school as a retiree? Answer: If you cut classes, no one calls your parents. Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: He is too polite to tell the whole truth. And, my very favourite.... QUESTION: What do you do all week? Answer: Monday through Friday, NOTHING..... Saturday & Sunday, I rest.

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Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Important Notice: There are 69,000

Pension Plan members who have not received a pension, commuted value payout or refund. Recent Federal legislation requires that they receive a payout at age 71. Approximately 46,920 stopped working and contributing prior to 2000. There are 17,720 inactive members who are 71 or older. The total estimated value of pension is $17 million. The major problem in locating older previous members is a result of name changes, missing addresses and lack of Social Insurance Numbers. (SINs began in 1964). Inactive members who were not employed in education since 1964 do not have a SIN on file. Your help is needed in relaying this information to these members. If you know of anyone who may qualify please have them contact the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan: 1 800 668 0105.

Email: inquiry@otpp.com Website: www.otpp.com

Citizenship Celebrations Who was Sir Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine? If you have recently become a Canadian Citizen, you needed to know the answer to this question, in order to pass the current Citizenship test. As co-chairs of the Citizenship Celebration committee, we have been motivated to dig deeper into the steps a candidate requires to become a Canadian citizen. Each applicant has to reside in Canada as a landed immigrant for 5 years and pass a test designed by the Federal Government. Only then can a successful candidate be sworn in and presented with a certificate of Canadian Citizenship. The court experience is an awe-inspiring experience. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful occasion, consider volunteering. Incidentally, Sir Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine was the first Canadian to become Premier of the United Province of Canada in 1841, and the first head of a responsible government in Canada. Pat Zettel, Danielle Chouinard, Co-chairs

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The Thirteenth World is published three times a year by District 13 of the Retired Teach-ers of Ontario for members of the District.

Editorial Committee: Barb Bentham, Jackie Carson,

Alexandra Gall, Lee Hondronic-ols, Linda Sargeant, Joanne Weeks

Editor, Design and Layout:

Graham Boyce campggb@gmail.com

Publication times are as follows: -Winter & Tours Edition Series A -Summer & Tours Edition Series B -Fall

Articles for submission to the

newsletter are most welcome.

Materials submitted for inclusion in the newsletter must be approved by the editor and the editorial

committee.

The Committee reserves the right to edit material when

necessary.

Deadline for submissions for the next newsletter is: April 17, 2017.

Check out our NEW WEBSITE!!

RTO/ERO District 13 has a new website, that is linked to the Provincial page. If you find the size of the font a bit small,

(especially on a tablet), you will find buttons at the top of the page to enlarge the print. Try out this link to the new site!

https://district13.rto-ero.org/

The Provincial office now sends the 13th World Newsletter automatically, to everyone for whom we have an email address. It is still possible to receive the Canada Post edition as well, if

that is your preference.

13th World will now be published three times a year, and there

will occasionally be an emailed update of important events, which we are unable to send by Canada Post.

To add your email address to our list, or to let us know that you

now wish to receive the Canada Post edition as well, please contact:

rto.district13newsletters@gmail.com

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John Aikman

Eugene (Gene) Bakody

Beverley Bellis

Lenore Besmaro

David “Paul” Babcock

Bonnie Bond

Elizabeth Brennan

Walter Brendon

Peter Callaghan

Mary Jane (Jean) Campbell

Doris Cantelon

Joyce Chambers

Paul Ciprietti

Margaret Cooper

Eduardo Cordero

Ralph Davis

Andrew Dedo

George Doughty

Francis Fearman

Donna Franklin

Ronald Garbas

Joseph Glassco

Lois Greenall

Bernice Gregerson

Robert (Bob) Hadcock

Louise Hancock

Norma Hedley

Susan Hildreth

James Hughes

Barbara Johnson

Cora "Louise" Jones

Gillian Jones

Eileen Kaufman

Carolyn Kelman

Charles Kezel

George Koblyk

John LaBatte

Linda LeCheminant

HAMILTON-WENTWORTH, HALDIMAND DISTRICT 13 IN MEMORIAM 2016

District 13 Hamilton-Wentworth, Haldimand wishes to honour and celebrate the lives of those whom we lost in 2016. Our thoughts and sincere sympathy go out to family, friends and colleagues.

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Lorraine Lee

Ronald Leighton

Miroslav Licko

George Luciani

Eugene “Mickey” MacDonald

Kathleen Maher

Anna Maltby

John “Jack” Mattys

Keith McColl

Jane McDermott

Eileen McLean

Mary Elizabeth Miller

Faye Moodie

Olive Morden

Ian Nesbitt

Victor Noad

Celestine Nugent

John Nugent

Tibor Nyilasi

Mary Panchuk

Eileen Paterson

Robert (Bob) Pilgrim

Mary Reid

Brian Robertson

David Roe

Mildred Sneyd

Pamela Stansfield

Stanley Symboluk

Margaret Szep

Elsie Thorn

Allen Van Fleet

Doris Whitmore

Evan Wiles

George Willett

Wray Williams

Jeanne Wilson

Alfred “Bud” Windsor

Joseph Wojcik

Sylvia Wormald

We also mourn the loss of other members of the educational community who may not have been members of RTO/ERO.

RTO/ERO Fall Senate Highlights

October 25, 26 2016

Following an in-depth review of six proposals, a new under-writer, Sun Life, has been selected to insure RTO/ERO’s Group Insurance Plans, effective January 2017. Coverage remains unchanged and RTO/ERO participants will continue to receive the same excellent service from Johnson Inc., Claims and Administration teams, Allianz and RTO/ERO.

Did you know…?

New for RTO/ERO members: MemberPerks® Gym Membership: Many members have requested that the cost of gym memberships be included in the coverage of their RTO Health Plans. This enhancement is not possible, but they could look into the reduced rates available through the MemberPerks® website. Use the link below, or the one found on the RTO/ERO website. http://www.venngo.com/index.php?base=/welcome&action=venngoHome

I'm sure you’ve heard this before.....

An elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to his doctor who was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor who said, 'Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again.' The gentleman replied, 'Oh, I haven't told my family yet; I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!'

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RTO/ERO SPRING LUNCHEON May 25, 2017

RTO/ERO DISTRICT 13,

82 Charterhouse Cr., Ancaster, ON, L9G 4E5

Cut on the dotted line below and send to the above address

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .

Print Name as it should appear on your name tag

______________________________________________________

Phone number____________________________ e-mail____________________________________ (permission to use your e-mail for RTO information only) Please circle one choice 1.Chicken parmigiana OR 2. Atlantic salmon (Please specify your choice of 1 or 2 on the form enclosed oth-erwise you will be served chicken parmigiana) If for medical reasons, specify dietary/allergy request ______________________________________________________

Constitution Committee

On October 17, 2016 the Constitution Committee met for the fourth time. The 2012 Constitution was revised in its entirety. The new document in draft form, was forwarded electronically to all Executive Members for vetting.

Proposed changes were sent to the Chair. Suggested revisions were discussed at the January 16th executive meeting. The finalized copy was sent to Provincial.

Gemma Monaco, Committee Chair, thanks everyone involved in the Constitution re-construction.

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Retirement Planning Workshop

The RTO/ERO District 13 Retirement Planning Workshop was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Winterberry Heights Church with over 180 potential members in attendance.

This workshop was intended for people in the field of education who are considering retirement within the next 5 years. It is open to teachers, office administrators, caretaking and maintenance staff, educational assistants, speech and language pathologists, supervisory staff, principals and vice-principals, college and university faculty as well as private school educators.

Representatives from RTO/ERO Provincial, Johnson Insurance and RTO/ERO District 13 members were responsi-ble for providing information to potential retirees.

The evaluations by those in attendance were positive and complimentary. Special thanks to a very hard-working committee who were instrumental to the success of this workshop: Jackie Aird, Grace Billone, Robert D’Alessandro, Errin Dawson, Paul Freeman, Diana Furry, Lee Hondronicols, and Joanne Weeks.

The Retirement Planning Workshop for 2017 is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, at Winterberry Heights Church. Information is posted on the Provincial Website with registrations currently accepted. Informational flyers will be delivered to schools, colleges, institutions and workplaces in the spring, and again in early fall to reach out to all of our potential members.

Be ambassadors for RTO/ERO and please let your non-retired friends, relatives and acquaintances know of this retirement workshop opportunity. We particularly need you to spread the word that educational support staff are welcome to join RTO.

Mary Tice, Chair, RPW

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Celebrating Canada’s Sesquicentennial

Do you have information about a famous, infamous or unknown Canadian hero that you would like to share in the Thirteenth World? If so, submit an article (250 words or less) about this person to editor, Graham Boyce, for inclusion in later newsletter editions. Fun facts and Canadiana will be celebrated throughout 2017!

RWTO/OERO HALDIMAND We’ve had a wonderful start to our new year. With a focus on increasing the “fun factor” and membership, we had our first luncheon on Oct. 3, 2016. Entertainment

was provided by Dr. J (Jeff Ewing), who was a huge success. Our Provincial President, Peggy Stock, presented a short background of RWTO as it related to her own story and the teaching career of her grandmother in the early 1900’s.

Dec. 12, 2016 was the date of our Christmas luncheon, where members were treated to a full turkey dinner, Christmas car-ols and a gift raffle. Supplies were collected for the Women’s Shelter. Attending from RWTO/OERO Hamilton were Hope Leon, President and Linda Sargeant, First Vice-President.

To date, we have had six new retirees attend.

Upcoming events for RWTO/Haldimand are as follows:

Feb. 6, 2017 - Creative Hands Friendship—Mix, Mingle and

Creative Exchange

May 1, 2017 - Summer Reading Book Exchange Program and

Luncheon

June 6-8, 2017 - Annual General Meeting and Conference in Ajax

Oct. 2, 2017 - Autumn Luncheon

Dec. 4, 2017 - Christmas Luncheon

Evelyn Martin, President, RWTO/Haldimand

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