National Association of Federal Retirees
Saskatoon and Area Branch
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Recent Events
February 2024 luncheon
What a turnout! 119 people gathered at Smiley's on February 7th for fellowship and to listen to Detective Sergeant Hal Lam of the Economic Crime Unit of the Saskatoon Police Service deliver an excellent presentation on how to avoid scams and frauds.
60th anniversary celebration
More than 90 people came out on Nov. 18 as the Saskatoon & Area Branch celebrated the Association’s 60th anniversary! We laughed and were amazed by the comedy and magic of Double Vision, enjoyed delicious cold & hot appetizers and great wine and chocolate door prizes were given away.
A huge thanks to everyone who attended and welcome to our new members.
Fall Supper, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m., Smiley’s Buffet on Circle Drive
A record breaking number of people - over 130! - came out to the Fall Supper last night. A huge thank you to Sheri Willick for her excellent presentation about seniors and real estate.
September 17, 2023: Corn Boil Recruitment Event:
Nearly 100 people (what?!?!?) came together at the Shriners’ club for our annual corn boil! Perfect weather, amazing riverbank location, good friends and sweet corn…. It just doesn’t get any better!
June 7, 2023, Recruitment BBQ
68 of us gathered on a very warm prairie afternoon on June 7 for our annual Spring BBQ! Our branch president, Myrene Mollison, also acknowledged the RCMP’s 150th anniversary and thanked the retired mounties in attendance for their service.
Thanks to all who attended!
April 12, 2023 Members’ Supper and AGM
| 2023 Saskatoon & Area Branch AGM Volunteer Recognition | |
|---|---|
| five-year pins | Christine Haynes Henry Henrichs Susan Melichore Darlene Scott Jerry Shoemaker |
| 10-year pins | Anne Ashcrost Leslie John Loretta Reiter |
| 15-year pins | Dolly MacIntosh |
| Posthumous Recognition | Bob Scott Sheila Taylor |
More than 70 members came out on Wednesday, April 12 for the Saskatoon & Area Branch Annual General Meeting! Please join us in recognizing the following volunteers for their long service. Our organization relies on members volunteering their time - if you would like to help out, we have a number of opportunities available, including serving on the board! Please e-mail us a saskatoon@federalretirees.ca.
Feb, 8, 2023 Member's luncheon
Over 100 Saskatoon & Area Branch members came out for the February luncheon on Wednesday! We enjoyed tremendous fellowship, a buffet lunch and a presentation from our preferred travel partner, Collette.
Oct. 19, 2022 Recruitment Fall Supper
88 Saskatoon & Area Branch members met for fellowship, a yummy dinner and a presentation about advocacy at Smiley's Restaurant. What a turn out and a great time was had by all - a few lucky people even walked away with some door prizes!
Sept. 14, 2022 Recruitment Corn Boil
2022 was a long, beautiful summer and even though the weather was unseasonably cool on September 14th, over 60 Saskatoon & Area Members gathered at Floral Acres at noon for a corn boil - complete with cold cuts, buns, salads, fruit, coffee and soft drinks. We socialized, caught up with one another, recruited a couple new members and a few lucky people walked away with some door prizes!
June 15 2022 Barbeque Lunch
The rain held off and a great time was had by all!
Over 70 federal retirees and guests gathered at the Floral Community Centre for burgers, hot dogs, salads, cookies and bevies - and more importantly - some long overdue socializing.
Happy National Public Service Week to all the retirees and to all our colleagues who continue to serve Canadians.
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