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The following Events have been cancelled.
March 24: Games and Crafts 1:30 p.m. Grace United
April 28: Birthday Bash 1:30 p.m. Royal Gardens
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Peterborough Brochure 2020-2021
Executive 2019-2020
| President | Deb Glynn |
| Past President | Esther Kampstra |
| 1st Vice President | Kathleen March |
| Secretary | Shirley Hamilton/Karen Howard |
| Treasurer | Marilyn Sutherst |
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Peterborough Brochure 2020-20201
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Executive
| Peterborough Branch Executive 2020-2021 | |
| President | Deb Glynn |
| Past President | Esther Kampstra |
| 1st Vice President | Kathleen March |
| Secretary | Shirley Hamilton/Karen Howard |
| Treasurer | Marilyn Sutherst |
RWTO Area 7 Luncheon
Our second annual Area 7 Luncheon was hosted by the RWTO Trenton branch at Baxter Creek Golf Club in October. Members from each of our five branches: Northumberland South Durham, North Durham, Belleville, Trenton and Peterborough attended. We enjoyed a colouring relaxation experience, a chance to win $50 and we endeavoured to outbid each other at the Silent Auction. Congratulations to all winners. We also had opportunities to learn about Community Projects from other Branches. After a delicious lunch, we had an experiential ride from Toronto to Montreal in 1840, as shared by historian and the author of 38 Hours to Montreal, Dan Buchanan. He made the history of this time period, come to life with a power point presentation. William Weller transported Governor General Charles Poulett Thomson from Toronto to Montreal. It was wonderful to meet members from Area 7. We will all look forward to next year’s event, hosted by the North Durham branch. Judy-Anne Tumber, Area 7 Director
We welcomed two new members, Shirley Hamilton and Karen Howard, to our Peterborough Branch! They both attended our High Tea and the Area Day Luncheon and enjoyed them. Three other retirees had hoped to come, but illness and a conflict prevented them from doing so.
Year at a Glance 2020-2021
*All dates are tentative*
September 29: General Meeting* Cancelled
October Area 7 Luncheon -Cancelled
November 24: General Meeting*
January:Reframe Festival
March 23:Games and Crafts 1:30 p.m.
Grace United
April 27:Birthday Bash 1:30 p.m.
Royal Gardens
May 25:Annual General Meeting*
June 1-3: Provincial Convention
July/August:4th Line Theatre
Interest Groups
LET’S DO LUNCH
The first Tuesday of the month our ‘diners’ meet at different restaurants. There is always good ‘sharing and caring’ plus a variety in locations and types of food. Mark your calendars and plan to join us.
- Joyce 705-743-9315
Book Worms!
Book worms are meeting via Zoom for the time being. Please contact Karen- 705-748-260
Bridge for Fun!
BRIDGE FOR FUN- on hold for the present time
Each month, including the Summer, on the second Monday of the month, teachers and their friends meet together at Grace United Church to play bridge.
Our games start at 1:15 p.m. and we pay three dollars to play. Some of us are excellent players willing to encourage those of us who are learning the game and gaining confidence. We laugh, we chat, we visit, and we have a small snack mid-afternoon. At present, we have about ten people per session.
We would be delighted to have you join us. If you are learning, we are here to answer questions. It is a relaxed, fun environment.
For more information, please call Sharon at 705-741-3313
Merry Mattress Makers!
Our Peterborough Branch has resumed making mattresses once a month alternating between Deb’s home and Theresa’s home. Since moving from the river, I have not been able to host these meetings, so I am grateful to them for continuing the project. Since beginning this project, we have started many other groups who are still actively making mattresses including RWTO Trenton Branch, Murray St. Baptist Church, and the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Trenton (Winnie and Ralph). I take milk bags to Winnie and usually pick up 40 – 50 mattresses as well as stuffed pillows.
- 3rd Tuesday monthly 10:00
- Members’ homes
- call or email Judy-Anne at 705-652-1995 or merrymattressmakers@hotmail.com
Theater – on hold for the present time
- Special events
- Ruth Ann 705-740-3266
Golf
- Friday morning 9:00
- May to October
- Marilyn 705-874-2727
Plan to join us!
Manulife Financial Sponsored by RWTO/OERO
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan
- Hospital and Home Care Plan
Contact Information:
Terry Kennedy – Broker and Agent of Record
Telephone: 519-583-0098
Cell Phone: 416-931-2142
Facsimile: 519-583-2876
E-mail: tkennedy34@bell.net
Local Convenor –Ruth Anne McNaught 705-740-3266
The Jean Axcell Award is presented annually to a member of the Peterborough Branch of the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario for outstanding service to our branch in many areas and over many years.
This year’s (2019) worthy recipient was Marilyn Challice.
Criteria for Cora Bailey Award Recipients
The Cora Bailey Award may be presented to a Branch member who has contributed outstanding service to her Branch.
The Cora Bailey Award: Cora Bailey from the Peterborough Branch was RWTO/OERO’s first Executive Secretary-Treasurer. She held this position for eleven years until 1982 and wrote the History Book – OASWT 1956-1976. Beginning in 2003, this award was presented in her honour.
The Cora Bailey Award for the year 2019 was presented in May to Marion Philp.
Youth Emergency
Shelter Y.E.S
Cameron House
Salvation Army Toy Drive
Crossroads
PRHC Paediatrics
Eleanor Glover
September 10, 1922 – October 5, 2018
Pomeroy, Marilyn Jean (nee Cavano) Passed away at Campbellford Memorial Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2018.
McAfee, Patricia Jean (McIlraith) Passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on June 14, 2018.
McRae, Muriel (née Mutton) Born the 14th of February 1911 – Died the 8th of August 2018 at Empress Gardens
Pammett, Maureen (nee Brown ) Died peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.