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Volume 30 Number 2 SUMMER 2011 www.rtoerotorontodistricts.org

Inside this issue:

Executive 2011-2012 2 Older Drivers 3 Editor 4-5 Spotlight: Les Coombs 5 Health 6-7 Sudoku 7 S.I.N. 8-9 Health Seminar 10 Subscribe to E-NEWS 10 THE Waiver 11 Programme Schedule 12 Trip Tips and Facilitators 13 Trips and Coupons 14-16 Senior Senior 16 Golf Tournament 17 Service to Others 18 Birthdays 19 Treasurer Report 19 In Memoriam 20 FYI 21 New Members 22 AGM/Spring Luncheon 23

� from our AGM/Spring Luncheon �

President's Message At this time, I would like to thank the Members of RTO/ERO, District 24, for electing me as your President for the coming year. Recent former Presidents, Frank Saliani, Bill Sparks and Gary Fick are hard acts to follow.

Thank you to the incoming executive for volunteering their time and service to make our District successful. District 24

has a very strong executive in all areas and I will benefit from their strength, knowledge, insight, hard work and enthusiasm. I know that the year will be very busy but I am looking forward to it. Thank you to Lee Horvath, who is new to our executive this year, for becoming our new Goodwill Phone Chairperson.

District 24 has support from Joan Murphy, the Provincial President; Jim Sparrow, the 1st Vice President, the other members of the Provincial Executive as well as the staff at 18 Spadina Avenue. I learned a great deal last year at the Senate and at the 4 Districts Meetings and have received considerable support from the Toronto, Etobicoke and North York Members from those meetings.

This year, the Provincial Executive and all Districts are making a big effort to increase membership. The 4 Metro Districts work well together. Together we plan and provide Retirement Planning Workshops to promote membership in RTO/ERO. To understand the criteria for membership better, I am including the following, which was compiled by Bonnie Hamilton, President of Etobicoke/York.

Membership Categories

Associate Members: There are now 11 associate member categories, including: retired teachers with commuted or deferred pensions; educational support staff from school boards and schools, such as psychologists, consultants, office support staff, secretaries, custodians and board-employed bus drivers; retired teachers receiving a pension from private schools; and university and college faculty. (See the Category List on page 18.) The Associate Membership fee in most categories is $50.00. This provides them with access to the RTO/ERO Health Plan, and their participation in the plan helps keep health plan fees lower for all of us. Fees for the Health Plan are the same for all participants. We are asking our current members to help inform potential associate members about this opportunity.

~ President's message continues on page 18

Happy Birthday Canada!!

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DISTRICT 24 EXECUTIVE 2011-2012:

Table Officers:

PAST PRESIDENT: Frank Saliani [email protected] 416.281.3542 PRESIDENT: Donna Hubel [email protected] 416.490.1861 FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: George Denny [email protected] 905.420.1435 SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Carol Nelson [email protected] 416.724.7107 SECRETARY: Bill Hindle [email protected] 416.283.1402 TREASURER: Bonnie Clarke [email protected] 416.609.3635 Committee Chairs:

ARCHIVIST: Les Coombs [email protected] 416.261.0568 COMMUNICATIONS (NEWSLETTER EDITOR & WEBMASTER): Hal McCullough [email protected] 905.985.8760 GOLF CONVENER: Lothar Maier [email protected] 416.298.4996 GOODWILL CARDS: Marilyn Hodge [email protected] 416.284.9984 GOODWILL PHONES: Lynne Horvath [email protected] 705.738.4557 HEALTH: Marilyn Tregwin [email protected] 416.493.3757 MEMBERSHIP AND RECRUITMENT: Les Coombs [email protected] 416.261.0568 PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT CONCERNS: George Denny [email protected] 905.420.1435 POLITICAL ADVOCACY: Gloria Courtney [email protected] 416.291.1721 PROGRAMME AND SOCIAL CONVENER: Judy-Anne Tumber [email protected] 416.264.6016 RWTO REP: Linda Jarvis [email protected] 416.293.8689 SERVICE TO OTHERS: Carol Nelson [email protected] 416.724.7107 Members-at-Large:

Elaine Aprile [email protected] 416.267.2670 Bob Cook [email protected] 416.267.0246 Fernando Gonçalves [email protected] 416.497.2812 Margaret Nicolson [email protected] 416.759.5560 Harolyn Panetta [email protected] 416.445.0885 Terry Smith [email protected] 416.438.0430 Reg Walker [email protected] 905.686.4030 Ex-Officio: Bill Sparks [email protected] 416.293.7477

� If you left a parcel behind at our AGM in May, contact President Donna. If you can identify it, you may pick it up.

Executive Meetings

All District 24 members are welcome to attend our Executive Meetings. We meet on Thursdays, usually 5 times a year. For the second half of 2011 the dates are:

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

OCTOBER 20, 2011 NOVEMBER 10, 2011

We have refreshments from 9AM to 9:30AM. Our meetings begin at 9:30 and end around noon.

Currently, we are meeting at the Kingsway Arms Retirement Residence which is located on the southwest corner of Eglinton and McCowan. Turn right on Landmark and go straight through to Kingsway. Parking is available at the back of the building.

NOTE: Signing IN and OUT is a requirement of Kingsway Arms!

RTO/ERO The Retired teachers of Ontario/les enseignantes et enseignants retraités de l'Ontario — commonly referred to as RTO/ERO — is a provincial organization of retired teachers, administrators and others receiving pensions and allowances under the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board.

RTO/ERO is the best organizational friend a retired teacher can have. Formed in 1968, RTO/ERO is dedicated to the needs of Ontario's retired educators and is their official voice, promoting and protecting their interests, particularly in the area of pensions, health care and insurance.

RTO/ERO has maintained this unwavering commitment for over 40 years.

www.rto-ero.org

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OLDER DRIVERS IN CANADA

Seniors are the fastest growing segment of the driving population and driving is seen as vital to their independence. The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), in partnership with the Public Health Agency of

Canada, has recently launched a National Blueprint for Injury Prevention in Older Drivers. The following is an excerpt from their website.

Age alone does not determine a person's ability to remain a safe driver. Many older adults continue to be safe drivers and make decisions to avoid driving situations in which they feel less confident. However, as you age, changes in your abilities make some activities more difficult. It is important to recognize the general changes that can affect your ability to drive safely. (The website elaborates on this topic specifically for those dealing with Alzheimers, Diabetes, Stroke and Low Vision.)

�� Vision: You may begin to notice glare and find it more difficult to see in the dark, scan the environment, or see things in your peripheral vision.

� Physical: You may feel weaker, stiff, experience pain or move more slowly.

� Cognition: You may have more difficulty remembering things, making decisions or doing activities when there are distractions.

� Reaction Time: You may find it more difficult to react quickly in different situations.

Warning signs of unsafe driving: � You lose your way. � You have less confidence in your driving skills. � You notice other drivers honk at you. � You miss stop signs or traffic lights. � You mix up gas and brake pedals. � You have problems with lane changes or merging. � You have minor accidents or traffic tickets. � Your passenger needs to help you.

If these warning signs reflect your situation, maybe it is time to make some changes to your driving strategies or have your driving evaluated.

By playing it safe, older adults can prevent accidents. However, it's important to consider a refresher course and an evaluation rather than risk unsafe driving. Older adults who are in accidents recover less quickly and less fully than younger people which can lead to unnecessary dependency on others and most likely a stop to your driving. Here are some tips that older adults practise to ensure their own safety and that of their passengers.

Your fitness to drive: � Have your eyes and hearing tested regularly and wear

those recommended glasses and hearing aids!

� If you are on medications, check to make sure it is safe to drive while taking them. Do not drive if you are tired and avoid long hours of continuous driving.

� Do not drive if you are emotionally upset. � Keep your wits about you! As you drive, try the game

"what if" to stay alert and mentally prepared for driving emergencies.

� Do exercises and stretches to improve your neck and body flexion so you can easily look around you when backing up, turning, etc.

� Drive only. Do not use a cell phone, eat, smoke, etc.

Traffic congestion: � Heavier traffic and fast moving highways may be

more difficult. Consider alternative routes or take a re-fresher course or lesson.

� Avoid rush hour when you can. � Difficult left turn? Try making three rights instead to

decrease risk and get you going in the right direction.

Weather conditions: � Heavy rain, wind, snow and ice make driving

hazardous for everyone and avoid this if at all possible.

� Driving at night, dusk or dawn may be more difficult for those with poorer eyesight even when wearing glasses.

Please refer to the website www.olderdriversafety.ca for additional information on Driving Evaluations, and Community Mobility. There may come a time when you no longer feel safe to drive or you may be told that you can no longer drive. All drivers must consider that their ability to drive may not continue throughout the lifespan. Before the effects of aging influence the ability to drive safely, older adults should start the transition to driving retirement and consider the mobility options that will suit their needs within their community.

~ Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (2010). Source: www.olderdriversafety.ca

� It's not whether you win or lose, but how you place

the blame. � We have enough youth. How about a fountain of

"smart"? � A fool and his money can throw one heck of a party. � Money isn't everything, but it sure keeps the kids in

touch. � If at first you don't succeed skydiving is not for you. � We are born naked, wet and hungry. Then things get

worse. � Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad

for you.


FROM YOUR EDITOR

Change? Yes, there is one very noticeable change in our newsletter! We have gone to an ALL COLOUR format.

Earlier this year the topic of going "all colour" was rasied at our March Executive meeting. At that time, I was asked to find

out the cost of printing a colour newsletter. When we met again in May, I had 3 suggestions for companies that we could use to print our newsletter. Because this was going to be such a drastic change, I suggested we wait until the next Executive meeting in June to make our decision — this would allow the Executive time to digest the information that was presented to them.

At our June meeting, it was moved that the final decision would be left to the Editor. I decided that while Harmony was not the lowest price, they have given us top quality service over the years. We have a rapport that we have built up with them. (Harmony is the same company that prints your Renaissance magazine.)

At the same time, the paper used was also changed. You are reading a newsletter that has been printed on 70lb Starbrite "coated" paper. "Coating" is a process by which paper is coated with an agent to improve brightness or printing properties. For those wanting to know, it was produced on a 40" sheetfed offset press using 28"x40" metal plates; 4/4 full colour throughout. The paper is 11 x 17 flat, or 8½ x 11 folded.

The end result should give us a much more professional look to our newsletter and one that it is much easier for you to read.

And yes, this will add to the cost of Beyond the Blackboard. However, for many of you, our newsletter is the only "contact" you have with us and we felt that you were entitled to receive the best that we give you.

Currently we send a Spring copy of Beyond the Blackboard to the schools in "Scarborough and East York". We have decided to expand this to include both our Fall and Spring issues (not our Summer issue as no one would be there to read it!) While this will add to our newsletter costs, we will also save money by not sending out a letter to the Union Steward to let them know a newsletter is coming. Drawing attention to our organization can only help to increase our membership — and that's good for all of us!!

If you move, please let Dianne Vezeau at Spadina know! You will find Dianne's contact information on page 10.

When a newsletter is returned to us Dianne Vezeau because the member has moved, the Post Office charges us a $1.10 fee to return it plus 60 cents postage! That's a $1.70 just to get each undelivered newsletter back! As a result, we do not re-send any newsletters that are returned. We'd have to pay to send them out again!

You may have noticed me at our various district functions, including trips, with a "name-tag" sign around my neck showing you my name and the note "Taking pictures for our newsletter and/or our website". Everyone is concerned about privacy these days and if you would prefer not to have your picture taken, please let me know and I will not take it. If you are with a group that I'm going to photograph and do not wish your photo taken, I would ask you to please move out of the group while the photo is being taken. Those photos could be published in our newsletter, Beyond the Blackboard, posted to our website, or be part of our "monthly" E-NEWS.

WE'RE GOING GREEN… The change to colour is not the only change we are making! If you receive our "monthly" E-NEWS, then you already know that it will now be possible for you read your copy of Beyond the Blackboard on-line and not have a paper copy sent to your home!

Here's your opportunity to "save a tree" and reduce the District's cost in printing and mailing a newsletter to you. This will be money that we can then direct to other activities within our District.

The process is not difficult — if you should choose to go this route. Executive member, Fernando Gonçalves, has volunteered to edit our Membership List by removing the names of those of you who would like to read us on-line. Your name is only edited from the mailing list we send to our printer; there are no changes to the master Membership List at 18 Spadina.

If you and your partner both worked for Scarborough and/or East York, you are currently receiving 2 copies. You could have this changed to receive only 1. Or, the two of you could decide that you only want to read us on-line. That way, you would receive no copy.

Let me know what you want to do. The choice is yours.

But in order to read us on-line, you need to send me your: - name - address (street and city) - postal code - phone number - e-mail address by e-mail with the subject line of: RTO — No Newsletter.

This may seem like we're asking for a lot of information, but we want to be sure we are deleting the right person! When you send me this information, I will send you a return e-mail to let you know that your name has been removed from the District 24 mailing list.

When the newsletter has been printed and sent to the Post Office, I will send you an e-mail letting you know it's


been posted, and providing you with directions on how you can access our newsletter on our site. Please note:

� If you do nothing, you will continue to receive your paper copy of Beyond the Blackboard.

� This will begin it with our Fall newsletter! That issue should be coming your way at the beginning of December. You can send your preference to me now if you like, but I will need to have it by October 31 to ensure that you won't receive a paper copy in December.

� Some of you may have sent me your information a while back when we thought the system was a go. That data has long since been deleted — you will need to send me your information again.

� If you find that not getting a hard copy of our newsletter does not suit your needs, and that you would prefer to have the paper copy after all, please send me an e-mail to let me know and we will make sure that your name is put back on Beyond the Blackboard's mailing list.

� Remember: the choice is yours. � FYI :

Our newsletter, Beyond the Blackboard, is budgeted at $16,000 (almost ½ our budget). For every issue that is not mailed out, the District saves approximately $2.25, or $6.75 a year per member. So, for example, if 300 members elect to only read it on-line, the District could save about $2025.00 a year.

IN THIS ISSUE OUR SPOTLIGHT IS ON:

Les Coombs

In December 1956, Les, his mother, father and brother arrived in Canada from Dublin, Ireland, his place of birth. The Coombs family settled in the Cliffside area of Scarborough where Les attended R.H. King C.I. Upon graduation from Grade 13,

he commenced a career in the Life Insurance Industry, working as a Head Office Underwriter for the Excelsior Life Insurance Company.

During these years, Les became interested in the military and joined the 29th Field Artillery Regiment, Militia. He was encouraged to take training which eventually led to

his receiving his Commission. During these training sessions, 2nd Lieutenant Coombs was befriended by two other officer trainees who were, "in real life",

elementary school teachers employed by the Scarborough Board of Education. Jim Hubel and Paul Fleming encouraged Les to investigate the possibility of changing careers, and after much soul searching, he resigned from Excelsior Life and entered Toronto Teacher's College.

Following graduation from the College, Les was hired by Scarborough Board and began his teaching career at Ellesmere Public School. He was most fortunate in commencing his teaching career surrounded and supported by an amazingly strong staff under the leadership of Principal Frank Plue. This core of staff members from Ellesmere continues to meet socially every year in July.

As was the case with many teachers of the time, Les attended York University, evenings and summers and graduated with a B.A. in Sociology.

Throughout his 31 years of teaching in Scarborough, Les taught all elementary grades while assuming the roles of classroom teacher, teacher-librarian, computer lab co-coordinator and curriculum chairperson. His teaching career included placements at Ellesmere Public School, Wendell Statton Sr. P.S., Vradenberg Jr. P. S., Samuel Hearne Sr. P.S., Manhattan Park Jr. P. S., and McCowan Rd. Jr. P. S. He retired in 2000 following 13 enjoyable years as classroom teacher at Vradenberg Jr. P. S.

Les and his wife Noreen (whom he met in grade 13 at R. H. King C. I.) have raised 2 sons, both of whom graduated from the R. H. King Academy. They have recently been blessed by the arrival of their first grandson.

While Les and Noreen thoroughly enjoy the friendship of neighbours at their home by the Scarborough Bluffs, they equally enjoy time spent relaxing at their rustic cottage on Desert Lake, situated north of Kingston, Ontario.

A number of years ago, Les decided to investigate what the RTO organization "was all about." He was immediately impressed by the enthusiasm and energy exhibited by the retired educators who made up the executive of our District 24. He joined the Executive and has accepted responsibility and thoroughly enjoys the challenges associated with the positions of Archivist, Membership and Recruitment Chair.

Between RTO meetings and workshops, Les operates a small business from home. Home Meal Service distributes meals for seniors and shut-ins. Additionally, he has accepted a position of great responsibility within the "Communications Distribution Industry"… (he has a paper route!)

Since retiring, Les and Noreen have enjoyed travelling with groups of close friends. Annually they travel to Myrtle Beach and have spent enjoyable holidays in Scotland, Mexico, Cuba, St. Lucia and Florida. In the near future, Les plans on returning for a family holiday back on "the auld sod." �


HEALTH REPORT Hello again and welcome to summer (at long last?)

The fall edition of RTO's Renaissance magazine included a special pull-out edition of the pamphlet Health Matters. Please refer back to the article on Heat Stress in the Elderly for symptoms of heat stress, heat stroke and heat exhaustion, as well as

reminders about how to protect yourself now that summer is here. The Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org) says in its 2010 Sunscreen Guide that only 8% of the sunscreens on the market win approval for safety. Their guide also cautioned that a form of Vitamin A, retinyl palmitate, (present in 40% of sunscreens on the market,) may increase skin damage when exposed to sunlight, according to testing by the FDA. The best sunscreens contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, which don't seem to penetrate through the skin into the bloodstream. 60% contain oxybenzone which should not be used on children because of allergic reactions and the possible disruption of hormones. Because people tend to apply about a quarter of the recommended amount of sunscreen they should, protection shrinks; an SPF 15 translates to 2. The best sunscreen, the guide says, is a hat and a shirt.

Recently I have had more than a couple of queries about information that was previously published in Beyond the Blackboard, but the member no longer had the newsletter. I am always happy to provide information via e-mail or phone, but I also suggest that you create a file for our newsletters as well as your copies of Renaissance for easy future reference. Safety information for Canadians about acetaminophen (e.g.: Tylenol):

Prescription and non-prescription acetaminophen-containing products have a long history of treating pain and fever. When used as directed, they are

considered to be both safe and effective. In September 2009, Health Canada finalized a new labelling standard for non-prescription products containing acetaminophen. This labelling standard contains a warning of potential serious and possibly fatal liver damage in the event of an overdose. In addition, there are a number of steps everyone should follow to take medication(s) safely: Always read the product label and follow the instructions. Be careful when taking multiple products at once. For example, acetaminophen is contained in some pain relievers as well as decongestants and cough and cold remedies. In such cases, be careful to avoid exceeding the maximum recommended daily dosage of acetaminophen from the combined sources by considering product labelling and medication instructions.

With prescription products, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, and/or health care professional; follow their instructions, and know when to take medication, how often, and for how long. ~ Source: Health Canada, 2011

The Canadian Senior Years is a website specifically designed for Canadians over 50. Here you will find the best information, articles, news and Canadian site links available for seniors on the web today. In addition, you can gather and trade information through e-mail pals and single seniors' listings, senior talent page and articles. www.senioryears.com/ontario.html.

Continuous Chest Compression CPR is a hands-only form of CPR developed by the Resuscitation Research Group at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Centre. It is intended to be used if the person is unwilling, unable, or untrained in the full CPR method. There is no mouth-to-mouth resuscitation involved which means that people are more likely to help someone in distress. An instructional video is on the University's website which provides instructions on how to perform Continuous Chest Compression CPR. The link can be found at: www.heart.arizona.edu/publiced/lifesaver.htm.

As an RTO member you have two main sources of coverage: the RTO Extended Health Care plan and the Ontario government's Assistive Devices Program. The purpose of the ADP is to provide Ontario residents who have long-term physical disabilities with medical equipment that will address their personal needs and increase their independence. ADP covers over 8,000 pieces of equipment and supplies such as prostheses, wheelchairs, hearing aids, respiratory equipment, visual and communication aids, and much more. To be eligible for the program you must be an Ontario resident with a valid health card and have a physical disability lasting for six months or longer. Your physician will refer you to an authorizer who is registered with the ADP, who will assess your needs based on certain eligibility criteria. ADP generally covers up to 75% of the cost of most medical equipment (coverage levels vary depending on the equipment) and any remaining amount is your responsibility. If you are enrolled in the RTO Extended Health Care plan, you are reminded to contact Johnson Inc. for pre-approval before making a purchase. For more information on ADP call 1.800.268.6021. A message from Johnson Inc.:

Members ask -- "I'm turning 65 this year, so I'll be eligible for the provincial drug program. Do I need to maintain my Extended Health Care coverage?" The answer is, "Yes!" While the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) program provides

coverage for certain drugs, more than half of the drugs

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available in the Canadian market today are not covered by the ODB. In addition, the RTO Extended Health Care Plan covers much more than prescription drugs, for example; vision care, 15 different paramedical practitioners, private duty nursing, and travel coverage (including trip cancellation and interruption/delay), just to name a few.

In our spring newsletter I wrote about the function of The Arthritis Society. Hopefully many of you took part in their fundraising walk on May 15 at Glendon Campus. Now is the time for you to register for our upcoming Health Seminar, "Understanding Arthritis'', which is being held at Thompson Collegiate on Thursday, October 6 (details on page 10). This presentation will provide a very thorough and technical look at arthritis. It will help explain arthritis, and dispel myths about the disease. Participants will also learn self-management strategies and ways to keep joints happy, healthy and pain free. I look forward to seeing many of you there. �

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TAKE THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE

EVERY ROW MUST CONTAIN THE NUMBERS FROM 1 THRU' 9. EVERY COLUMN MUST CONTAIN THE NUMBERS FROM 1 THRU' 9. EVERY 3X3 SQUARE MUST CONTAIN THE NUMBERS FROM 1 THRU' 9. ANSWER ELSEWHERE IN THIS ISSUE…

� A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years.

Which room is safest for him?

PENSION & RETIREMENT CONCERNS

As Chair of PRC committee, I have received regular updates from the provincial office and have forwarded them to the district executive. When appropriate for general distribution, these updates have been included in monthly E-NEWS e-mails and Beyond the Blackboard.

1. OTF Pension Forum: Members of the P&RC committee attended the OTF Pension Forum held on April 7, 2011. During the day a variety of speakers discussed issues related to responsible investment and aspects of social investment. Reference was made to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment which seeks to incorporate environmental, social and governance issues into investments.

Information pertaining to responsible investing by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan may be found by visiting: www.otpp.com and clicking on Responsible Investing.

2. OTPP Annual Meeting: Committee members attended the AGM of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, held on April 7, 2011. The following are some of the highlights outlined at the AGM:

Fund earned a 14.3% rate of return Net assets rose to $107.5 billion in 2010 Despite strong investment returns, the preliminary

evaluation of the plan has a $17.2 billion funding shortfall

A valuation report must be filed no later than 2012 resolving the shortfall. A filing could occur in 2011.

In 2010 the average age of new retirees in 2010 was 59 and the length of a typical retirement is 30 years. The plan has 95 members age 100 or older.

All retirees will receive a summary of the OTPP annual report. The full report is available at www.otpp.com. You can also view the activities of the annual meeting, including a question and answer period.

3. Caregiving and Ageing Successfully Projects: Work continues on a Caregiving Resource Document. This resource will outline diseases normally associated with aging, and provide resources on the diseases as well as caregiving information. Information will also be provided pertaining to institutional care. It is hoped that the districts will expand the information to list local services available. Ageing Successfully will be a power point resource document which will outline research pertaining to aging successfully. Members will also benefit from the strategies outlined which will assist one in a long and healthy retirement.

4. Pension Reform: Committee members continue to monitor the on-going debates on expanding CPP. This includes the review of many articles pertaining to changes in CPP, voluntary contributions, and development of private pension plans.

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YOUR SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a useful piece of identification held by most Canadians. Its proper use, however, is not always understood. Many are reluctant to provide their Social Insurance Number. Every year, thousands of people are victims of identity theft caused by the theft and misuse of the SIN. A. WHAT IS IT?

The nine-digit SIN is your personal account number given by the federal government for the Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance Plan, and Canada Revenue Agency. The most common other uses of the SIN are for: �� One's employer � Financial institutions from which interest or income

is earned (for example, banks, credit unions, trust companies)

� Canada Education Savings Grants (CESG) and Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP)

� Child Tax Benefit � Canada Student Loans � Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales

Tax (HST) claims � Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for the

administration of pensions � Social assistance benefits � Veterans benefits and programmes � Workers Compensation benefits � Child support payments

For a complete listing and brief description of the federal legislation and programmes which are specifically permitted to use the SIN, check the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at: www.priv.gc.ca/resource/ii_e.cfm OR call: Phone: 613.947.1698 Toll-free: 1.800.282.1376 Fax: 613.947.6850 TTY: 613.992.9190 B. WHY COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS MAY WANT YOUR SIN

Companies want SINs so they can use it to cross-reference you with other databases, which allows them to find out what other products and services you've used. This "mining of your information" can lead to junk mail and direct selling. The greater number of people who have access to your SIN the greater chance an unethical employee will use it for criminal purposes. C. WHEN DON'T I HAVE TO PROVIDE MY SIN?

Some private-sector organizations may ask for your SIN. This practice is strongly discouraged, but it is not illegal. Here are examples of when you don't have to give your SIN or show your card: � Proving your identity (except for specific

government programmes) � Completing a job application before you get the job

� Completing an application to rent a property � Negotiating a lease with a landlord � Completing a credit card application � Cashing a cheque � Applying for a video club membership � Completing some banking transactions (mortgage,

line of credit, loan) � Completing a medical questionnaire � Renting a car � Subscribing to long-distance or

cellular telephone services � Writing a will � Applying to a university or college D. WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP YOUR SIN

� If you're in a situation where you know you don't have to disclose your SIN, such as at a video store, then don't. If you are pressed to give it, ask why they must have it and how they will use it and with whom it will be shared. Then, decide whether it is prudent to do so. Explain that you prefer not to provide it and offer different proof of identity.

� Some people have been known to give their SIN with the wrong last two digits.

� If the organization refuses to provide the product or service unless you provide your SIN, ask to speak to the person in charge. Many organizations don't know about the appropriate uses of the SIN. Once they understand, they may willingly change their practices.

� If you are not satisfied with the organization's response, you may formally complain to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (See Section "A" above). There is no fee for making a complaint to the Privacy Commissioner.

� You can also contact the organization's industry association, ombudsman or complaint office. For example, the Canadian Marketing Association and the Canadian Banking Ombudsman handle customer complaints about their member companies.

E. THE WORKINGS OF IDENTITY THEFT

Someone can use your SIN for a variety of illegal and unethical purposes. Some of the many things they can do are: open a bank account, apply for a credit card rent a car in your name

If you are able to prove you were a victim of identity theft, you will not be responsible for any charges incurred by your impostor. But, you must be able to prove it. You have little control over what people do with your SIN but you can control to whom you provide it.

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F. HOW TO FIGHT IDENTITY THEFT

�� Check your credit record regularly. � Keep your SIN card in a safe place and memorize

the number for when you must use it. � Only give your SIN to a person or organization that

legally requires it.

G. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SUSPECT SOMEONE IS USING MY SIN?

If you suspect that someone is using your SIN, act quickly to prevent personal loss and minimize the negative impact: � Consult the Services Canada website,

www.servicecanada.gc.ca, for more information on how to deal with SIN fraud, or call 1.800.206.7218.

� File a complaint with the police. Ask for the case reference number, and the officer's name and telephone number. If you choose to obtain a copy of the police report, make sure it states your name and SIN.

� Contact PhoneBusters at 1.888.495.8501. PhoneBusters is a national anti-fraud call centre run by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. They provide advice and assistance about identity theft.

� Inform your bank and creditors by phone and in writing about any irregularities.

� Report any irregularities in your mail delivery to Canada Post, for example, opened envelopes, missing financial statements or documents.

� Visit a Service Canada Centre and bring all the necessary documents with you proving fraud or misuse of your SIN. Also bring an original identity document (your birth certificate or citizenship document). One of their officials will review your information and provide you with assistance and guidance.

� Call Canada's two national credit bureaus. Ask for a free copy of your credit report. Review it for any suspicious activity. Also check to see if your credit file should be flagged. This will indicate that your personal information has been put at risk and may be vulnerable to fraud.

H. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY SIN CARD HAS BEEN LOST OR STOLEN?

If your SIN card has been lost or stolen, it is important to be aware that someone could try to use it. It's recommended that you follow these steps to protect your SIN:

Carefully review your bank account, credit card and other financial transaction statements. If anything concerns you, contact your financial institution.

Monitor your mail for any disruption in delivery. Call Canada's two national credit bureaus. Ask for a

free copy of your credit report and review it for any suspicious activity. You may also wish to see if your

credit file should be flagged to indicate that your personal information has been put at risk and may be vulnerable to fraud.

Report the theft of your SIN card to the police if you suspect your SIN card is used fraudulently. Ask for the case reference number, the officer's name and telephone number.

CREDIT BUREAUS TOLL-FREE NUMBERS:

� Equifax: 1.800.465.7166 � TransUnion: 1.866.525.0262 (for residents of

Quebec: 1.877.713.3393)

From outside Canada (8:30AM to 5:00PM EST), long distance charges apply:

� Equifax: 1.514.493.2314 � TransUnion: 1.905.525.0262 (for residents of

Quebec: 1.514.335.0374)

TRAVELOGUE AND LUNCHEON On April 28, 2011, Anne-Marie Ellie-Taylor held her annual luncheon at Sisters Restaurant. This year's topic, China, was delivered by guest speaker Irene Manahan. Anne-Marie Ellis-Taylor (r) with Carolyn Crawford � Judy-Anne Tumber with guest speaker, Irene Manahan (r)

Dining at Sisters Restaurant �


8TH ANNUAL HEALTH SEMINAR

RTO District 24 is excited to announce our next Health Seminar… on UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS, presented by the Arthritis Society.

UNDERSTANDING ARTHRITIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 DAVID & MARY THOMPSON C.I.

10:00AM TO 11:30AM This presentation will provide: � some facts about Arthritis � a description of the two main groups of Arthritis � how we can manage Arthritis Attend this informative Seminar and learn more! Come early!! A continental breakfast will be provided at 9:30AM. This will also allow you time to meet and S socialize with colleagues old and new.

This seminar is provided for you at no cost and is limited to 75 participants. But to reserve a seat, you must pre-register, preferably by e-mail: [email protected] OR by leaving a phone message for Marilyn at: 416.493.3757, giving her your name and phone number. For E-Mails, use subject: RTO - Health Seminar Messages without this subject will not be opened! HOW TO FIND THOMPSON C.I.…

It is located at 2470 Lawrence Ave. E, on the north side of the street, east of Midland Ave. Should you be using the 401, exit at Brimley Road and travel west on Lawrence. The Canadian flag is prominent on your approach to the Collegiate.

~ Marilyn Tregwin, District Health Rep

�� What is black when you buy it, red when you use it,

and grey when you throw it away?

Does this apply to you? � Moving? � Address information incorrect?

THEN YOU NEED TO CONTACT DIANNE VEZEAU AT RTO/ERO:

IN WRITING: 18 SPADINA ROAD, TORONTO, ON M5R 2S7

BY PHONE: 416.962.9463 OR 1.800.361.9888 (EXT 223)

BY E-MAIL: [email protected]

PLEASE… DO NOT CONTACT YOUR COMMUNICATIONS OR MEMBERSHIP CHAIR

RTO 24 E-NEWS DO WE HAVE YOUR NAME IN OUR

E-MAIL DATABASE? We only publish three newsletters a year — that's a long time between issues to wait for more current information! Give us your e-mail address and we will send you our E-Mail Update, RTO 24 E-NEWS, in the months when there is no newsletter. It has evolved now to the point where it's like getting a full-colour mini-newsletter every month!

PLEASE NOTE:

� Providing your e-mail address is voluntary! We could, but do not, take it from the RTO membership list.

� Your e-mail information is held in confidence for District 24 use only and IS NOT SHARED with anyone or any organization.

� E-mails are sent to you Bcc (Blind carbon copies). No one gets to see anyone else's e-mail address.

� Our e-mails are ALWAYS prefaced with RTO.

� To keep you fully informed, we do, occasionally, send out an E-NEWS EXTRA.

� Our E-Mails are SENT ONLY AS A .PDF ATTACHMENT. There are no hard copies that can be mailed to you.

� If your e-mail address changes, please remember to provide us with your new e-mail address!

� We can no longer send to TEL addresses.

If you wish to participate, and we encourage you to do so, please send your e-mail address and a note to our Communications Chair at [email protected] Use subject: RTO — E-Mail Address Messages without this subject will not be opened!

We currently have 568 members (23%) participating in our monthly updates. I look forward to adding your name to our E-NEWS list. Join us! Our next E-NEWS will be coming out on August 1.

~ Hal McCullough, Communications Chair


Bridge Club District 24's Bridge group has had a most successful year, with attendance growing at a steady pace. We are happy to have new players who have a working knowledge of the game, and each week we're all learning new strategies. We not only have a great afternoon playing cards, but we're also making new friends. We are glad that Dave Tumber will be re-joining us soon, following his back surgery. We've missed you, Dave!

We also miss Gord and Dianne Reid. Gord was one of the original members who helped to get this group running, and he and Dianne were regular players who loved coming each Tuesday. We were very sorry to hear of Gord's passing, and our sympathy is passed along to Dianne and her family. We talk about them both often at bridge.

By the time this newsletter comes out, we will have had our closing pot luck luncheon, and ended for the summer. Our last day for play was June 21. However, we will resume Tuesday, September 6th, which coincidently, is also the first day of school. That's a great feeling, playing bridge, and thinking of our colleagues who are spending the afternoon with those spruced-up kids. We're all having fun… but ours seems sweeter!

If you are interested in joining in September, we meet at Ellesmere Community Centre, 20 Canadian Road (across from Costco), playing every Tuesday from 12:30-3:15. You don't need a partner. Come when you can. For more information call Terry or Dale Smith at 416.438.0430 OR Brian Dorward at 416.291.1514. If you don't know how to play, but wished you did, we can pass on some information about friendly lessons. �

TTHHEE WWAAIIVVEERR

Please read the Waiver information below very carefully. Many of our activities now require that this

waiver be signed before you can participate.

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The participant in (the "Event") acknowledges and agrees that RTO/ERO, including District 24, will not be responsible for any loss, injury or damage of any nature, including death, howsoever arising in connection with this trip/excursion/event. Participants in the Event are therefore hereby advised to carry their own insurance in connection therewith.

By signing the activity coupon and in consideration of the participant's attendance at the Event, the participant hereby releases and forever discharges RTO/ERO, District 24, and their respective directors, officers, members, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "Releasees") from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, and demands (collectively, the "Claims") from any loss, injury or damage of any nature, including death which has arisen or may arise from the participant's attendance at the Event, unless such loss, injury or damage has arisen as a result of the sole negligence of one or more of the Releasees.

Any claims arising out of the participant's attendance at the event will be governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, and the participant consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts in Ontario, Canada in any such action.

~ Provincial Executive, January 2010

On the activity coupon, where requested:

� Please… print your name and that of your spouse/guest (if applicable).

� Sign the coupon to indicate that you have read, and understood, the waiver printed above. Each name that appears on the coupon with yours MUST also sign the coupon to indicate that they have read and understood this waiver.

� Your coupon and registration for the activity is not complete without the necessary signature(s).

� A teacher writes about the use of cayenne pepper… One of the tips in our Spring issue involved the use of cayenne pepper to keep squirrels and chipmunks from your plants and bird feeders. It was brought to my attention that, while likely effective, it could be also harmful to the critters as it could get into their eyes. So perhaps cayenne pepper is not the best solution to the problem! Our reader suggests putting bonemeal around the plants to keep them away.

DID YOU MISS AN ACTIVITY'S DEADLINE? CONTACT JUDY-ANNE TUMBER BY PHONE OR E-MAIL. SHE WILL HELP YOU.

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE: 2011

YEAR AT A GLANCE

DESCRIPTIONS AND COUPONS FOR OUR ACTIVITIES THROUGH DECEMBER ARE ON PAGES 14 - 16.

INFORMATION ABOUT OUR "FRONT OF THE LINE" SERVICE WILL BE FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE.

EVENT: DATE & LOCATION: CONTACT:

SUMMER ACTIVITIES:

� DONNIE & MARIE WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011 (INTERESTED? CALL JUDY-ANNE NOW) JUDY-ANNE TUMBER FOUR SEASONS CENTRE, TORONTO 416.264.6016

� BIG BAND BOAT TOUR THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2011 (INTERESTED? CALL JUDY-ANNE NOW) JUDY-ANNE TUMBER

KINGSTON, ONTARIO (1,000 ISLANDS) 416.264.6016

� BLUE JAYS BASEBALL SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 , 2011 AT 1:05 PM LES COOMBS �� ROGERS CENTRE, TORONTO 416.261.0568

FALL ACTIVITIES:

� BRIDGE CLUB EVERY TUESDAY @ 12:30 PM DALE & TERRY SMITH / BRYAN DORWARD ELLESMERE RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTRE 416.438.0430 / 416.291.1514

NOTE: BRIDGE AND EUCHRE CLUB BEGINS ITS NEW SEASON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

� JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 HAL MCCULLOUGH STRATFORD FESTIVAL, STRATFORD, ONTARIO 905.985.8760

� CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 (INTERESTED? CALL HAROLYN NOW) HAROLYN PANETTA �� PORT LANDS, 51 COMMISSIONERS STREET 416.445.0885

� 14TH BREAKFAST FOR KIDS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 LOTHAR MAIER

GOLF TOURNAMENT MILL RUN GOLF COURSE, SILOAM, ONTARIO 416.298.4996

� CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 MARILYN TREGWIN SHAW FESTIVAL, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO 416.493.3757

� CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 ELAINE APRILE �� CATHEDRAL BLUFFS YACHT CLUB, SCARBOROUGH 416.267.2670 DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS RETIRING THIS YEAR? PLEASE SEE PAGE 21 FOR FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS ACTIVITY.

� HEALTH SEMINAR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 MARILYN TREGWIN �� DAVID & MARY THOMPSON COLLEGIATE, SCARBOROUGH 416.493.3757

� TWELFTH NIGHT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 JUDY-ANNE TUMBER STRATFORD FESTIVAL, STRATFORD, ONTARIO 416.264.6016

� FALL LUNCHEON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 JUDY-ANNE TUMBER Q-SSIS BANQUET HALL, SCARBOROUGH 416.264.6016

� BLUE SUEDE SHOES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 JUDY-ANNE TUMBER ST. JACOBS, ONTARIO 416.264.6016

� CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 MARILYN HODGE SCARBORO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 416.284.9984

A WORD ABOUT OUR TICKET PRICES…

YOU WILL NOTICE A NUMBER OF OUR ACTIVITIES HAVE TWO DIFFERENT PRICES INDICATED. WHY? � MEMBERS OF DISTRICT 24 ARE BEING SUBSIDIZED BY DISTRICT 24 IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.00. � NON-MEMBERS OF DISTRICT 24 ARE PAYING THE REGULAR PRICE.


SOME TRIP TIPS:

� UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE, ALL OF OUR BUS TRIPS NOW DEPART FROM KENNEDY COMMONS. THE MALL IS LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF KENNEDY ROAD JUST SOUTH OF THE 401.

� PLEASE PARK NEAR THE AMC THEATRES. LOOK FOR A PACIFIC WESTERN OR MARY MORTON BUS.

� THE BIG BAND BOAT TOUR HAS AN ADDITIONAL PICKUP AT THE: MILESTONE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, 610 MONARCH AVE. IN AJAX. (WESTNEY & BAYLY AREA)

� PLEASE… PLAN TO ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES AHEAD OF THE INDICATED DEPARTURE TIME. TRAFFIC CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE, AND WE NEED TO LEAVE ON TIME.

� FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE SEND THE PROGRAMME COUPON WITH YOUR CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO: RETIRED TEACHERS OF ONTARIO — DISTRICT 24.

� BE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE WAIVER AGREEMENT ON PAGE 11 AND THAT YOU (AND YOUR SPOUSE/GUEST) HAVE SIGNED THE ACTIVITY COUPON.

� CHEQUES FOR OUR EVENTS ARE NOT USUALLY DEPOSITED UNTIL THE TRIP IS CONFIRMED. DON'T BE CONCERNED WHEN WE HOLD YOUR CHEQUE.

� SUGGESTION: POST-DATE YOUR CHEQUE TO THE DEADLINE DATE OF THE ACTIVITY.

� IF BOTH YOU AND THE FACILITATOR HAVE E-MAIL, YOU MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION E-MAILED TO YOU, SAVING YOU TIME AND THE COST OF AN ENVELOPE AND POSTAGE. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE LINE ON THE COUPON. THEN MAIL THE COUPON (SIGNED IF/WHERE NECESSARY) ALONG WITH YOUR CHEQUE.

� IF YOU OR THE FACILITATOR DOES NOT HAVE E-MAIL, YOU MUST ENCLOSE A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE.

� YOU WILL RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FOR YOUR EVENT: BY E-MAIL, RETURN ENVELOPE, OR TELEPHONE WHEN THE FACILITATOR IS READY.

� UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE, OUR TRIPS ARE "ALL INCLUSIVE": LUNCH, BUS TRANSPORTATION, TICKETS (WHERE APPLICABLE), TAXES AND GRATUITIES.

FACILITATOR INFORMATION FOR THIS ISSUE MARILYN HODGE HAL MCCULLOUGH 48 LANGEVIN CRES. 62 CHESTER CRES. SCARBOROUGH, ON M1C 2B6 PORT PERRY, ON L9L 1K8 TELEPHONE: 416.284.9984 TELEPHONE: 905.985.8760 E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] HAROLYN PANETTA MARILYN TREGWIN 38 CASTLEGROVE BLVD. 41 RAVENCLIFF CRES. TORONTO, ON M3A 1L2 SCARBOROUGH, ON M1T 1R7 TELEPHONE: 416.445.0885 TELEPHONE: 416.493.3757 E-MAIL: [email protected] E-MAIL: [email protected] JUDY-ANNE TUMBER 203 SYLVAN AVE. SCARBOROUGH, ON M1E 1A4 TELEPHONE: 416.264.6016 E-MAIL: [email protected]

ABOUT OUR FRONT OF THE LINE SERVICE

FOR 2011, WE ARE CONTINUING TO OFFER OUR FRONT OF THE LINE SERVICE FOR ALL OF OUR DAY TRIPS.

PLEASE CONTACT JUDY-ANNE BY E-MAIL AND LIST THE DAY TRIPS THAT YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND. YOUR PLACE WILL BE RESERVED FOR YOU. WHEN THE COUPON IS AVAILABLE, SEND IT, ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT, TO THE FACILITATOR. PLEASE… DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE FOR OUR FALL OR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEONS.

UPDATES TO OUR PROGRAMME LINE-UP APPEAR IN OUR MONTHLY E-MAIL UPDATE: RTO 24 E-NEWS. SEE PAGE 10 FOR DETAILS ON THIS SERVICE. �

PHONE: 416.264.6016 E-MAIL: [email protected] USE SUBJECT: RTO - Front of the Line Messages without this subject will not be opened. �

~ Judy-Anne Tumber, Programme Chair

REMINDER FAMILY AND FRIENDS, EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT RTO MEMBERS, ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO JOIN YOU FOR ANY OF OUR RTO TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES.

HOWEVER, IF SOMEONE IS JOINING YOU, AND A WAIVER IS REQUIRED, HE/SHE MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PROVINCIAL WAIVER AGREEMENT FOUND ON PAGE 11 AND THEY MUST ALSO SIGN THE ACTIVITY COUPON! �

�� FOR TRIPS COMING BACK TO THE CITY FROM STRATFORD OR ST. JACOB'S, WE WILL BE USING

THE 407.

PLEASE CONSIDER GOING "SCENT FREE". MANY OF OUR MEMBERS WHO ARE ALLERGIC OR SENSITIVE TO SCENTED PRODUCTS WILL APPRECIATE BEING ABLE TO "BREATHE EASILY" ON THE BUS OR IN THE THEATRE.


Stratford Festival Jesus Christ Superstar

DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 DEPART: 9:30 AM TRAVEL: DEPART KENNEDY COMMONS. SEE TRIP TIPS, p13 RETURN: 7:30 PM COST: $152.00 ; NON-MEMBERS: $162.00 PROGRAMME: THE ZEAL WITH WHICH CHRIST'S FOLLOWERS ARE HAILING HIM AS THE SON OF GOD HAS BECOME A SOURCE OF DISMAY TO HIS DISCIPLE JUDAS. FEARING THAT THIS TIDE OF RELIGIOUS FERVOUR WILL PROVOKE BRUTAL REPRESSION BY THE OCCUPYING ROMANS, JUDAS MUST MAKE HIS FATEFUL CHOICE BETWEEN FAITH AND BETRAYAL. LUNCH: KEYSTONE RESTAURANT. CHOICE: CITRUS CRUSTED SALMON OR CHICKEN WITH TARRAGON MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE WAIVER: YES FACILITATOR: HAL MCCULLOUGH — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011

Cirque du Soleil Totem

DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 TIME: 1:00PM LOCATION: The PORT LANDS, 51 COMMISSIONERS STREET COST: $78.50 PROGRAMME: TOTEM ILLUSTRATES, THROUGH VISUAL AND ACROBATIC LANGUAGE, THE EVOLUTIONARY PROCESS AND EXPLORES MAN'S DREAMS AND INFINITE POTENTIAL. TOTEM IS THE LATEST PRODUCTION FROM CIRQUE DU SOLEIL. WAIVER: NO (PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION) FACILITATOR: HAROLYN PANETTA — INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011

Shaw Festival Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 DEPART: 9:15 AM TRAVEL: DEPART KENNEDY COMMONS. SEE TRIP TIPS, p13 RETURN: 8:00 PM COST: $123.00 ; NON-MEMBERS: $133.00 PROGRAMME: MENDACITY AND MONEY PIT BRICK AGAINST MAGGIE THE CAT AND BIG DADDY. THE TENSION-LADEN PULITZER PRIZE- WINNING FAMILY DRAMA BRINGS THE SULTRY HEAT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA AND TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' RICH LANGUAGE BACK TO THE SHAW FESTIVAL. LUNCH: ROCKWAY GLEN GOLF COURSE AND ESTATE WINERY. CHOICE OF ENTRÉE: HONEY MUSTARD GLAZED CHICKEN OR PORK LOIN. NOTE: A WINERY TOUR FOLLOWS LUNCH WHICH INCLUDES 3 ONE OUNCE WINE TASTINGS AND 1 COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF ROCKWAY GLEN WINE TO TAKE HOME. WAIVER: YES FACILITATOR: MARILYN TREGWIN — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011

COUPON: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it with your cheque. NAME: ………………………………………………………………………

PHONE #: …………………………………………………………………

SPOUSE/GUEST NAME: ………………………………………… .

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# OF TICKETS: MEMBERS: …… @ $152.00 EA = ……………………… NON-MEMBERS:…… @ $162.00 EA = ……………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED! � CHECK ENTRÉE: SALMON: ……… OR CHICKEN: ……… � I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE RTO

WAIVER ON PAGE 11: …………………………………………………………… SIGNATURE

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COUPON: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it with your cheque. NAME (PRINT): ……………………………………………………………………

PHONE #: ………………………………………………………………

SPOUSE/GUEST NAME (PRINT): ……………………………………… .

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# OF TICKETS: ……… @ $78.50 EA = ………………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED!

COUPON: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011


PHONE #: ………………………………………………………………


………………………………………………………………………………………………………

# OF TICKETS: MEMBERS: ……… @ $123.00 EA = ……………………… NON-MEMBERS:……… @ $133.00 EA = ……………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE IS REQUIRED FOR CONFIRMATION! � CHECK ENTRÉE: : CHICKEN: ……… OR PORK LOIN: ……… � I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE RTO


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Stratford Festival Twelfth Night

DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 DEPART: 9:30 AM TRAVEL: DEPART KENNEDY COMMONS. SEE TRIP TIPS, p13 RETURN: 7:30 PM COST: $137.00 ; NON-MEMBERS: $147.00 PROGRAMME: SHIPWRECKED ON THE COAST OF ILLYRIA, VIOLA ADOPTS A MALE DISGUISE AND ENTERS THE SERVICE OF DUKE ORSINO, ONLY TO FIND HERSELF PART OF AN UNUSUAL TRIANGLE OF UNREQUITED LOVE. MEANWHILE IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF COUNTESS OLIVIA, SIR TOBY BELCH AND HIS COMPANIONS WAGE A RIOTOUS WAR OF WITS AGAINST HER DISAPPROVING STEWARD, MALVOLIO. LUNCH: THE ANNEX ROOM, STRATFORD. ENTRÉE CHOICE: CEDAR PLANK BAKED RAINBOW TROUT OR DIJON AND HERB MARINATED CHICKEN SUPREME. WAIVER: YES FACILITATOR: JUDY-ANNE TUMBER — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Fall Luncheon

DATE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 TIME: 12:15PM BAR OPENS AT 11:30 AM COST: $20.00 PROGRAMME: COME OUT FOR A GREAT SOCIAL AFTERNOON! GREET OLD FRIENDS… MAKE NEW FRIENDS… HAVE A GREAT TIME… ENTERTAINMENT: NORTHLAND RAMBLERS LOCATION: Q-SSIS BANQUET HALL MARKHAM & KINGSTON ROADS (NW CORNER) PLENTY OF PARKING BEHIND THE BANQUET HALL. WAIVER: NO (PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION) FACILITATOR: JUDY-ANNE TUMBER — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010

St. Jacob's Schoolhouse Theatre Blue Suede Shoes – Memories of the King

DATE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011 TIME: 9:00AM TRAVEL: DEPART KENNEDY COMMONS. SEE TRIP TIPS, p13 RETURN: 7:00PM COST: $98.00 ; NON-MEMBERS: $108.00 PROGRAMME: RELIVE THE HITS OF AN AMERICAN ICON WHO TRANSFORMED POPULAR MUSIC WITH A HIP-SWIVELLING, LIP-SNEERING SALUTE TO THE KING OF ROCK N' ROLL, ELVIS PRESLEY. ENJOY A JUKEBOX OF STANDARDS LOVE ME TENDER, HOUND DOG, SUSPICIOUS MINDS, HEARTBREAK HOTEL, VIVA LAS VEGAS AND MORE. LUNCH: BENJAMIN'S RESTAURANT IN ST. JACOB'S. JUDY-ANNE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A MENU IN YOUR CONFIRMATION LETTER. WAIVER: YES SHOPPING: TIME TO BROWSE/SHOP THE ST. JACOB'S MARKET! FACILITATOR: JUDY-ANNE TUMBER — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

COUPON: TWELFTH NIGHT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

Clip (or photocopy) this coupon and send it with your cheque. NAME: ………………………………………………………………………

PHONE #: …………………………………………………………………

SPOUSE/GUEST NAME: …………………………………………………………… .

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# OF TICKETS: MEMBERS: …… @ $137.00 EA = ……………………… NON-MEMBERS:…… @ $147.00 EA = ……………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED! � CHECK ENTRÉE: TROUT: ……… OR CHICKEN SUPREME: ……… � I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE RTO


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COUPON: FALL LUNCHEON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011


PHONE #: …………………………………………………………………


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# OF TICKETS: ……… @ $20.00 EA = ………………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED!

COUPON: BLUE SUEDE SHOES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011


PHONE #: ………………………………………………………………

SPOUSE/GUEST NAME (PRINT): ………………………………………………… .

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# OF TICKETS: MEMBERS: ……… @ $98.00 EA = ……………………… NON-MEMBERS:……… @ $108.00 EA = ……………………

E-MAIL: ………………………………………………………………………………………… WOULD YOU LIKE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO TRIP? YES …… NO …… IF NO, A STAMPED, SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED! � I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE RTO


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Christmas Luncheon

DATE: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2011 TIME: 11:00 AM COST: $37.00 ; NON-MEMBERS: $47.00 LOCATION: SCARBORO GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WAIVER: NO (PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION) NOTE: THIS IS A VERY POPULAR SOCIAL EVENT IN A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS SETTING SO PLEASE REGISTER EARLY! SPACES FILL UP VERY QUICKLY. WE'VE ADDED THE PORCH AGAIN THIS YEAR TO ACCOMMODATE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. IF THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED, CALL MARILYN TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE. IF THERE ARE NO SPOTS, SHE CAN PUT YOUR NAME ON HER WAITING LIST. FACILITATOR: MARILYN HODGE — CONTACT INFO ON p13 �DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011

SENIOR SENIOR

John Jansen in de Wal

John Jansen in de Wal began his Canadian teaching career with the then Toronto Catholic School Board, at the newly built Precious Blood School. That year he taught a Grade 5-6 class of 45 students, was responsible for such things as yard duties, boys' washroom supervision, sports, daily yard duty, seven bus routes (with

attendant discipline) and boys' discipline… Noon hour PA announcements often ran like this: "Will so and so please come to the office, and Mr. Jansen too?"

Two years later he transferred to St. Maria Goretti to carry much the same duties, often hitting the principal's desk with the strap and suggesting to the 'sufferer' that he make believe I had done the deed well. He also became a mentor to teachers in training, a task he continued for the rest of his career. His principal suggested he apply for a principalship at a still to be completed downtown school, so from then on he worked at downtown schools. All the while he continued to organize after school sports, became a volunteer with the Easter Seal Society, and eventually the founding president of the Scarborough Iron Butterflies. Additional volunteer work involved commitments to his church community. While thus involved, he continued his pursuit of several additional degrees and specialist certificates. In addition, his busy life included working to obtain just salaries for teachers according to the three criteria: qualification, responsibility and experience — and so he became chief negotiator one year.

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On the home front he and his wife Frieda adopted three children, a boy and two girls, (one of whom lives with the effects of a brain injury) and, surprise, surprise… Frieda gave birth to another son!

On trips during their holidays to the East Coast and down south as far as Virginia, they camped in tents and small trailers. As promised, John took Frieda on a trip around the world the year he retired, to visit family spread over several continents. They 'luaued' in Hawaii, walked volcanic valleys in New Zealand, camped across Australia from east to north to west, just missed meeting one of her brothers in Singapore and bussed across Thailand and Europe on a six month "odyssey".

Several years prior to retirement John prepared for a new career: writing. A junior fiction was published by Annick Press and John developed contacts with writers and editors. He studied the changes in the publishing industry and taught himself the ins and outs of self-publishing: preparing manuscripts to be print ready and starting a web store.

The one goal he now has is to support CHIRS. He considers himself blessed to have a good pension, so he absorbs the expenses and gives all proceeds to CHIRS (www.chirs.com).

� Eagles may soar high, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

� If at first you don't succeed, remove all evidence you ever tried.

September 13, 2011

� 9:00 am

Retired Teachers Shotgun Start of Ontario District 24 Scarborough & East York Join colleagues, spouses and

friends at the Retired Teachers' 14th Annual Tournament. A Scramble format will be used. You are encouraged to bring your own foursome, but individuals are most welcome. Proceeds will be donated to the BREAKFAST FOR KIDS PROGRAMMES.

14th Annual

Breakfast for Kids Golf Tournament

� Playing at: Mill Run Highland Executive Course � Siloam (8 km west of Uxbridge on Durham 8): 1.800.465.8633

Don't Delay, Register Today! Contact: Lothar Maier 219 Goldhawk Trail Scarborough, ON M1V 1X4 416.298.4996 [email protected] COST: $85.00… greens fees, power cart, lunch and prizes Send cheques, payable to: RTO – District 24 after registering by phone or e-mail. DEADLINE: Friday, September 2, 2011 EQUIPMENT: Bring your own or rent at the Pro Shop

In the 13 years our Tournament has taken place, we have raised over $16,000.00 for the Breakfast for Kids Programmes. THANK YOU! Come help us celebrate our 14th year!!

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (con't) Full Member: 1) A retired teacher who is receiving a pension from the

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan 2) A retired teacher with a minimum of 15 years of

credited service who opted for a commuted value transfer from OTPP

Associate Members: A retired teacher who is receiving a pension from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and whose spouse is a Full member under Item 1 above. 1) A retired teacher who opted for a deferred pension

from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan 2) A retired teacher who opted for the commuted value

of his/her contributions to the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

3) The surviving spouse of a Full or Associate member who is not eligible to receive a teacher's pension

4) A retired educator who is receiving a pension from the Ontario Public Service or the equivalent from a Canadian jurisdiction outside Ontario

5) A retired educator who is receiving a pension from a University or College in Canada

6) A retired teacher who is receiving a pension from a teacher's pension fund outside Ontario

7) A retired teacher receiving a pension from a non-designated Ontario private school

8) A non-educator divorced spouse of a Full or Associate member

9) A retired non-educator employee of an Ontario School Board or educational organization

10) An individual, actively employed in education, who is not retired and will be eligible upon retirement to be a Full or Associate member

If you know any new retiree, let Les Coombs or Elaine Aprile, know so that an invitation can be sent to invite them to District 24's Champagne Brunch on September 21 at the Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club. This is one method we use to increase our membership.

It is important to note that the number of members determines our insurance rates — the more members — the lower our costs. Expanding our membership base gives us stability without raising rates. As of May 17, 2011, District 24 had 2432 members (Senate Report).

RTO/ERO was established in 1968 — 44 years ago this September. The first Scarborough/East York President, Jim Wilkinson, held office in 1972-1973 which makes next year our 40th Year! We can be thankful the teachers forty years ago had the

foresight to form a strong Provincial group and strong District groups to provide teachers with good pensions,

advocate for their members in the areas of health plans, insurance, political issues and support of teachers and others in education. We are indeed fortunate.

Provincial Election

The Provincial Election is on October 6, 2011. Exercise your right to vote! If you are going to be out of town, check for the advance polling date(s). �

~ Donna Hubel, President, District 24

SERVICE TO OTHERS 2011 This year's project — THE HEALTHY LIVING PROJECT — is a project for mothers and children who live in the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park community. They meet on a Saturday morning in a room in one of the buildings on Kingston Road.

The project's goal is to bring art, heritage and health education with the support of the family and community support workers. The Public Health Nurse discusses a health concern. The art instructor teaches the children the "art" skills and then they use these skills to show what they have learned. The Mothers assist with the art instructor when the children are drawing, painting or crafting the lesson. Mothers, also, share their skills, discuss what the children have learned, and support each other in their environment.

Now, with the $3000 grant from the provincial level, this project can continue to work with the mothers and children in the Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park community. They will continue to learn about themselves in a fun and enjoyable environment with the support of volunteers from the community. �

~ Carol Nelson, Service to Others Chair

~ STO display board for "The Healthy Living Project"

PUZZLE ANSWERS

Sudoku on page 4

Page 7: The safest room is the one with the hungry lions – they're all dead! Page 10: Charcoal, as it's used in barbecuing.

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GOODWILL (CARDS) REPORT

Every year each 90th, 100th and older birthday celebrant is honoured with a special card and a donation to Breakfast for Kids given in his or her name.

In 2011, there are 16 members who will have already celebrated, or will be celebrating, a 90th

birthday. Two will be celebrating their 100th birthday! And one has

already celebrated her 101st birthday!! When I am notified, Get Well, Thinking of You or Sympathy cards are sent to members or their families.

Please inform me if you know of anyone who should receive a card. I can be contacted at:

416.284.9984 OR BY E-mail: [email protected]

Use the subject: RTO — Goodwill _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The following members have celebrated a special birthday between January and June 2011 and have given us permission to put their names in the newsletter:

90th Birthday Celebrants:

Mitzi A. Beale Warren F. Bennett Ruth Holmes Irma B. Knight Robert A. MacLeod

101st Birthday Celebrant:

Mary Brown

~ Marilyn Hodge, Goodwill Cards Chair �� Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so

they lit a fire in the craft. Of course it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

� Then there was the person who sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT 6/6/2011

BUDGET ACTUAL 2011 6/6/11

BANK BALANCE (AS OF JANUARY 5, 2011) $18,939.02

INVESTMENTS GIC Face Value – matures 16/01/10 $8,096.49 $8,096.49 GIC Face Value – matures 17/12/08 $5,131.72 $5,131.72

TOTAL ASSETS $25,190.89 $32,168.03

ANTICIPATED RECEIPTS Provincial Grant $34,000.00 $17,486.08 Bank Interest/Charges $5.00 $0.82 Golf Tournament $1,200.00 $962.33 Interest Income (GIC) $471.31 $222.65 Provincial Grant – Service to Others $0.00 $3,000.00 GIC Redeemed $0.00 $0.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS $35,676.31 $39,760.24

DISBURSEMENTS ADMINISTRATION: Executive Expenses $3,000.00 $2,328.92 District AGM $300.00 $319.27 Office Expenses $600.00 $399.85 Senate Meeting $3,000.00 $1,350.90 Archives $50.00 $0.00 Election expenses (Provincial) $50.00 $0.00

MEMBER SERVICES – COMMUNICATIONS: Goodwill, District $2,000.00 $368.70 Membership $700.00 $915.14 Recruitment, District $2,500.00 $0.00 Newsletter (printing, mailing, postage) $16,000.00 $9,035.49 Toronto District Assessment $100.00 $0.00 Political Advocacy $100.00 $0.00

MEMBER SERVICES – PROGRAMME: Day Trips $3,200.00 $-7,206.68 Spring Luncheon $4,000.00 $3,363.80 Fall Luncheon $600.00 $0.00 Christmas Luncheon $1,500.00 $0.00 Health Seminar $400.00 $0.00 Bridge Club $500.00 $400.00 Blue Jay Game $0.00 $0.00 District Awards/Gifts $4,000.00 $486.50

SERVICE TO OTHERS: Breakfast for Kids $1,200.00 $0.00 Provincial Approved Project $0.00 $3,000.00 District 24 Projects $1,675.00 $0.00

TOTAL DEBITS $45,475.00 $14,761.89

RECEIPTS OVER DISBURSEMENTS -$9,798.69

ANTICIPATED/CURRENT BANK BALANCE $9,140.33 $25,849.01

Please direct any questions or concerns to our treasurer. Contact information for Bonnie can be found on page 2.

~ Bonnie Clarke, Treasurer


MEMORIES OF GORD REID PAST-PRESIDENT OF DISTRICT 24

On behalf of Dianne, Joy, Julia, Jeff, their spouses and their children, I thank you for being here to celebrate Gord's life.

We are all familiar with his educational accomplishments. Teacher and Principal with the Scarborough Board of

Education, Past President of District 24 RTO; founder of District 24 Bridge Club; long time volunteer with Scarborough Centenary Hospital and Charter member of Glen Ayr United Church.

However, the Gord Reid I knew was very much influenced by his rural roots. Gord was born and raised on a farm north of Belleville near Lake on the Mountain. Family and community were important to him.

He was very proud of his children and grand-children and their accomplishments. I am sure you have noticed that outside of every town in Ontario there is a pasture with a softball backstop in a farm pasture. It is the summer sport of rural Ontario. Gord grew up playing and watching softball.

He enjoyed watching King and his Court, also Beaches fastball when he moved to Toronto. Now can you imagine the joy he experienced when his son Jeff became a fastball pitcher with a cannon for an arm and an outstanding batter? He was equally proud of his daughters: Joy, who won admission to R.H. King Academy and Julia, who followed him into the teaching profession.

Gord grew up during the war years, and like many of us, Gord spent Saturday nights listening to "Hello Hockey Fans of Canada, United States and Newfoundland". In Toronto, he followed the Leafs, the Blue Jays; he knew all of their statistics. He had a subscription to Sports Illustrated.

Gord spent many months in hospital, and every time I visited him he would enquire… how are the Leafs doing?… any trades?… Blue Jays?… what's happening with them?

Gord never showed any signs of despair. He never complained but accepted the hand that was dealt him and did the best he could with what he was given. I know he has passed this on to his children and grand-children and as a teacher and principal to his students.

I have pictured Gord as a paragon of virtue. Like all humans he did stray once. He joined the Top Hatters Club in Toronto. They held Saturday night dances at Central YMCA for men 6' or taller and women 5'11". Now fate can sometimes cause wonderful things to happen.

Once night it was Gord's turn to attend to the door to see that all who entered qualified. I am told Gord never moved so fast to admit anyone before when a certain young beauty approached. She was royally welcomed and admitted: the rest is history.

The Holmes' and Reid's as two young couples developed a strong friendship. We raised families, celebrated together, had holidays together. When I lost my first wife they were there for my sons and me; insisting we join them on special occasions. When I told them I had met Lois they were delighted. When I told them I was engaged they insisted I bring Lois to their house one Saturday night to meet her and play cards.

It was a game they were playing but not a card game. They had organized and invited all of my friends to meet and welcome Lois.

I must end by saying we have continued to visit, dine together, celebrate together and go on holidays together.

This was the Gord I knew.

Rest in Peace Friend. ~ John Holmes

In Memoriam

In understanding that each life is a miracle that changes the world, we remember and honour the lives of our departed colleagues and friends. Barbara Carroll Al Leblanc Pearl Chan Robert D. Leeder Irene M. Collins Madeline N. Lewis Wallace R. Compton Rene P. Lievens Helen M. Driscoll Elizabeth D. Marsh Jule L. Faust Dalton A. Morrison Brendan M. Flynn Douglas J. Munro Joseph Grant Robert Murrell J.D. Hanmer Elizabeth Reguly Josef Herbrick Gordon I. Reid Ralph Huffman Robert R. Umezuki Ross E. Johnson Marjorie Walker Madge Kerr

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

DISTRICT 24 WELCOMES NEW RETIREES TO OUR

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 10 AM to 1 PM

CATHEDRAL BLUFFS YACHT CLUB BLUFFERS PARK ACCESS ROAD

SPACES ARE LIMITED!

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS RETIRING THIS YEAR? HAVE HIM/HER CONTACT ELAINE APRILE BY PHONE: 416.267.2670 OR BY E-MAIL: [email protected] FOR E-MAIL, PLEASE USE THE SUBJECT: RTO – Champagne Brunch. HE/SHE WILL BE ABLE TO COME OUT AND ENJOY OUR BRUNCH AND MEET OLD FRIENDS AND OTHER NEW RETIREES. THEY WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT ALL ABOUT RTO/ERO!

OUR CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH IS COMPLIMENTARY FOR THE RETIREE!!

WHERE IS THE CATHEDRAL BLUFFS YACHT CLUB? COME TO THE FOOT OF BRIMLEY ROAD (TO THE LAKE AT THE BASE OF THE BLUFFS) AND FOLLOW OUR SIGNS. THERE WILL BE AN EXECUTIVE MEMBER AT THE GATE TO LET THE NEW RETIREES IN.

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The meetings are held the last Wednesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 PM at Kingsway Arms, 2881 Eglinton Avenue East at McCowan Rd. in Scarborough. There is a bus stop at the corner of Eglinton Ave. and McCowan. Free parking is available on the south side of the building.

Come and share with us your concerns, and gain courage and strength through mutual support of other women who have had breast cancer.

For more information, please call: Marilyn: 416.284.9984 Peggy: 416.269.7575

I KNEW THAT…

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Buffet lunch with dessert and tea or coffee… Entertainment by Alec and Aaron featuring "Sinatra and the Forties".

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It has been noticed that some persons are reluctant to report thefts from their automobiles and consider it to be a minor inconvenience and not worth reporting.

NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH!

Anyone who steals from your vehicle or garage has committed the Criminal Code Offences of Theft Under $5,000.00 or Break and Enter. These offences are punishable by a fine, probation or incarceration for a period of time and may result in a Criminal Record. During the summer months thefts from automobiles and garages are always on the rise.

Some of the preventive measures you can take to discourage thefts from your automobiles and garages are as follows: � Park your car in the garage and lock the garage. � If you park outside, lock your vehicle. � Remove all loose items from the interior of the

vehicle such as loose change, i-Pods, cameras, cell phones and anything else of value.

� Make sure that nothing is visible inside the car. � Hide your garage door opener. Thieves have been

known to use it to gain access to your garage. (If your garage has an interior door to your home, the thieves will have access to your home also.)

� Keep your garage door(s) locked at all times. � Keep an outside light on in the evening. � Be aware of suspicious activity in your neighbourhood

or underground parking garage and report your suspicions to the police immediately.

� Thefts from automobiles usually happen in the late evening or night time hours. The usual mode of entry is either by an unlocked door or by breaking a side window.

~ Marilyn Hodge — Co-Chair, 43 Division Community Police Liaison Committee

� 315 entries in Webster's 1996 dictionary were

misspelled.


WELCOME TO DISTRICT 24 !!

To all our new members for 2011, we offer you a warm welcome! Whether you are a new retiree or have moved from another district, we hope that you find District 24 ~ Scarborough and East York a comfortable and happy fit.

Our District motto is: “Where Old and New Friends Meet”. We count you among our friends.

Ivan Aalto Lenard Barber Linda R. Berg Eunice Champion Paul Dallas Irene Economides, Suddhavanthy Edwards Gayle Ferguson Madeline I. Flynn Doris Garbe Clare Ann Greco Sharon P. Harper George R.E. Heighington Valerie Huffman Gary Hunt Adrienne M.A. Johnson Nancy Kostroman Margaret K. Lamsa Elizabeth G. Leeder Elizabeth Loben Linda Loth Kerry A. Luke L. Elizabeth MacDonald John B. MacPherson Erick Mariani Linda Marshall Sandra McCormick Doreen M. Murrell Joan Naert Carol Nichols Ernest W. Olivo Marilyn Philip Ana Pisio Dorothy L. Prince Dianne M. Reid Virve Ruhno Ceinwen Shaw Jane Shearer Gertrude Spatafora Gail E. Speranzini John Storr Suzan Taylor Lynn Tidd Fred Walker Shirley Weiss

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As of May 31, 2011 District 24 had 2441 members!

RTO 24 E-NEWS:

As new members, we would encourage you to participate in our 'monthly' E-Mail Updates: RTO 24 E-NEWS.

See page 10 for details on how you can subscribe to our service.

We now have 568 members receiving our Update. May we add your name?

SPRING SENATE — MAY 2011 Full coverage of Spring Senate will be found in your upcoming issue of Renaissance. Senate was held at the Marriott Hotel in the Eaton Centre from May 16-18. Fall Senate will be October 24-26. Expenses for Senators are paid for by the Provincial Organization at 18 Spadina Road; the District picks up the cost for the Observers. Attending on behalf of District 24 were Frank Saliani, President; Donna Hubel, 1st Vice-President; George Denny, 2nd Vice-President; and Bonnie Clarke, Treasurer. Bill Sparks attends Senate as part of the Constitution Committee.

Serving as part-time "Mr. Speaker", Bill Sparks Bonnie Clarke and George Denny Donna Hubel and Frank Saliani


AGM and SPRING LUNCHEON — Thursday, May 26, 2011 We had 163 members attend our Annual General Meeting this year!

Written reports were presented by Committee Chairs who were then able to answer questions from members.

A cheque for $3000.00 was presented by our Service to Others Chair, Carol Nelson, on behalf of RTO/ERO to the: East Scarborough Storefront's "Healthy Living Project".

The Table Officers for our 2011-12 Executive were elected. You'll find the complete list of our Executive members on page 2.

Invited guests included: David Shanoff, President of Toronto, District 16; ~ Carol Nelson (r) presents the RTO cheque to Maureen Capotosto, North York, District 23; AND Janet Fitzsimmons (l) and Nessa Babil Sheila Tait, 2nd VP, Etobicoke and York, District 22. from the East Scarborough Storefront

We said good-bye to 3 members of our Executive: Ron Smith, Treasurer; Brenda Fick, Goodwill Phones; and Ken Drope, Golf Chair. And we welcomed Lynn Horvath who is taking over as our Goodwill Phones Chair.

At the conclusion of the business meeting we adjourned and headed back downstairs where we enjoyed a delicious meal, done up in Q-SSIS style, and were then entertained with some great jazz music by the Swing Shift Big Band Quartet. Your Table Officers for 2011-2012: Swing Shift Big Band Quartet � (l-r): Donna Hubel, President; George Denny, 1st Vice-President;

Bonnie Clarke, Treasurer; Carol Nelson, 2nd Vice-President; Frank Saliani, Past President; Bill Hindle, Secretary

Our Fall Luncheon It's at Q-SSIS on October 27, 2011. Come out and have a great time!! Meet with friends — old and new!! Coupon's on page 15...

DATES TO

REMEMBER

EVERY TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB (12:30 P.M.) BEGINS AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 6TH JULY 1, 2011 SUMMER NEWSLETTER DELIVERY (APPROX.) JULY 21, 2011 1000 ISLANDS: BIG BAND BOAT TOUR AUGUST 27, 2011 BLUE JAYS GAME (TAMPA BAY) SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 STRATFORD: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 EXECUTIVE MEETING – EVERYONE WELCOME SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 14TH ANNUAL B4K GOLF TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 SHAW: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH – NEW RETIREES OCTOBER 6, 2011 HEALTH SEMINAR: ARTHRITIS OCTOBER 14, 2011 STRATFORD: TWELFTH NIGHT OCTOBER 20, 2011 EXECUTIVE MEETING – EVERYONE WELCOME OCTOBER 24-26, 2011 FALL SENATE OCTOBER 27, 2011 FALL LUNCHEON AT Q-SSIS NOVEMBER 10, 2011 EXECUTIVE MEETING – EVERYONE WELCOME NOVEMBER 17, 2011 ST. JACOB'S: BLUE SUEDE SHOES DECEMBER 1, 2011 FALL NEWSLETTER DELIVERY (APPROX.) DECEMBER 7, 2011 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT S.G. & C.C.

1ST DAY OF THE MONTH RTO 24 E-NEWS E-MAILED 3RD LAST DAY OF THE MONTH DEADLINE FOR NEXT RTO 24 E-NEWS

SEASONS CHANGE ON: SEPT 23; DEC 22; MAR 20; JUNE 20 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: ENDS NOV 6, '11; BEGINS MAR 11, '12

� EXECUTIVE MEETINGS ARE HELD AT KINGSWAY ARMS RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MCCOWAN AND EGLINTON).

RTO/ERO: Here for you now… Here for your future

DISTRICT 24: WHERE OLD AND NEW FRIENDS MEET.

AGM AND SPRING LUNCHEON THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011

~ photos by Hal McCullough

~ additional photos on page ? and our website

THE CONTENT OF THIS NEWSLETTER MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT THE POSITION OF RTO/ERO DISTRICT 24 OR THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF RTO/ERO. OTHER RTO/ERO DISTRICTS ARE WELCOME TO USE ANY OF THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS NEWSLETTER PROVIDING APPROPRIATE ATTRIBUTION IS MADE REGARDING SOURCE.

ARE YOU MOVING? YOU NEED TO CONTACT DIANNE VEZEAU AT RTO. PLEASE SEE PAGE 10 FOR HER CONTACT INFORMATION.

RTO/ERO DISTRICT 24 PUBLICATIONS MAIL AGREEMENT

C/O HAL MCCULLOUGH, NO. 40881027 62 CHESTER CRES., PORT PERRY, ON L9L 1K8

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR FALL'S BEYOND THE BLACKBOARD IS: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011.

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