Niagara Falls Branch News

Events 2020-2021

We normally have five meetings/luncheons a year at Betty’s Restaurant, when we enjoy each other’s company, a delicious meal, and an interesting presentation.  Although at present we can’t enjoy activities together in person, the Executive will keep in touch with members through mail and e-mail.  As well, we can all stay in touch on our Retired Women Teachers Niagara Falls Branch group on Facebook.  We will keep you informed about upcoming events when it is possible to hold them.

September 24, 2018

Fall Kickoff and Laughter Presentation

December 3, 2018   

Christmas Themed Activities

February 11, 2019

Valentine Social

April 8, 2019

Presentation by Aksana Kavaliova, a neurological music therapist

May 27, 2019 

Penny Sale and Installation of New Executive

June 4, 5 and 6, 2019  

Provincial Convention

July 8, 2019 

Outdoor Picnic

Sept. 30, 2019

Fall Kickoff and presentation by Terry Kennedy, Broker for Manulife Insurance

Dec. 2, 2019

Christmas presentation by members of the Executive and group sing-along

Feb. 10, 2020

Valentine Social

Membership must be paid in order to maintain your eligibility for the RWTO/OERO insurance coverage and to receive the RWTO/OERO Connections Newsletter.

The annual membership fee is $40.00 for regular members and $10.00 for associate members.  Make your cheque payable to RWTO/OERO.  You can mail your cheque to Linda Dueck or drop it off at her home.  Please e-mail Linda at lindadueck@bell.net to ask for directions.

Members in good standing and their spouses are entitled to enrol in the exclusive Manulife Financial Hospital and Home Care Plan and/or the Personal Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan.  The premiums are very reasonable.  You can find more details at https://rwto.org/membership/insurance-plan/ or e-mail Sherri Stokes, our Branch Insurance Convenor, at sherstokes@sympatico.ca.

May 2020

• September 2019
• December 2013
• September 2013
• Spring2013

In 2019, the Cora Bailey award went to Ilsa Robson

In 2019, our branch received $200 through the Barbara Bain Award in recognition of our increase in membership.  We are happy to announce that in 2020 our branch was first place in Tier 2 and received $400.00 for an increase of 13 new members.

Examples Of Our Branch’s Charitable Contributions:

Project Share

Eventide Home

Niagara Nutrition Partners

Education Foundation Niagara

DICKSON, Ruth Anne  1938-2020

ROOKLEY, Janet Anne (nee Lundy) 1942-2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Janet Rookley (daughter of Edward and Jeanette Lundy) announce her passing on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, at the age of 78. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, William (Bill) Rookley. She will be greatly missed by her sons Andrew (Elsie) and Cameron (Jasmin), three wonderful grandsons, Evan, Aidan, and Edward, and a very special granddaughter Tess. She also leaves her siblings, brother Graham Lundy (Micki) and his sons Justin (Allie) and Jordan and her sister Heather Reece. Janet was a teacher for many years with the Niagara South Board of Education. She began her career teaching Grade one at Orchard Park School and finished her career teaching Grade eight at Simcoe Street School where she touched many lives. Janet and Bill were fortunate that they were able to travel the world extensively. They especially enjoyed participating in many Elder hostel programmes (now Road Scholar) whether it was walking historic Boston, visiting California wineries or enjoying the amazing art in Santa Fe.
For many years Janet was a member of the Niagara Falls Curling Club where she met many wonderful people. At the present time she was a member of the Bridge Centre of Niagara where she held a Life Master in duplicate bridge. Cremation has taken place. If desired, a donation may be made to a cause that touches your heart.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morseandson.com

Marion Lauder    1920 – 2019

Ann-Marie Bubna 1956-2019