National Association of Federal Retirees
Saskatoon and Area Branch
Upcoming events
February luncheon Feb. 5, 2025
Recent Events
MEDOC Travel Insurance webinar
On September 24, 2024, the Saskatoon & Area Branch hosted a webinar about MEDOC travel insurance. This webinar is available on demand here: MEDOC Travel Insurance webinar.
Fall supper Oct. 23, 2024
Wow! Nearly 120 people came out to the Western Development Museum for our annual fall supper! We had exhibits by preferred partners, an update on what the branch advocacy committee has been up to in the lead up to the Saskatchewan 2024 provincial election, a branch update, and our keynote speaker was Association President Roy Goodall.
Great food, amazing friends, good information and door prizes! It doesn't get any better than that.
Saskatchewan Provincial Election Town Hall
On September 16th, the Saskatoon & Area Branch and the Saskatoon Council on Aging co-hosted a Saskatchewan Provincial Election Town Hall at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum. This event was attended by about 200 people who heard from five of the seven registered political parties about issues of importance to older adults and retirees in Saskatchewan. Each party had five minutes to present it's party's overall platform, then each party was asked the same three questions and given three minutes to reply. Congratulations go out to the Saskatoon & Area Branch Advocacy Committee volunteers for their terrific work on making this event a success. They are Barb Biddle, Cheryl Erlandson, Christine Haynes, Shawna Murphy and Darlene Scott. The Town Hall is available On Demand thanks to Rogers TV at the following link Saskatchewan Provincial Election Town Hall.
September Corn Boil
The Sept. 11 corn boil was attended by about 76 people. The weather wasn't the best, so we moved our event inside at the Shriners' on Saskatchewan Crescent. It was an excellent opportunity to get in touch with old friends, make some new ones and enjoy.
June BBQ
Over 100 people came out for the June BBQ on June 12th. As the weather was quite blustery, we moved the party inside at the Shriners’ Club and enjoyed our burgers, salads, soft drinks and ice cream in climate controlled comfort! Thanks to everyone who came out - so much fun!
April 10, 2024 annual members meeting
Over 60 people came out to the Annual Members' Meeting at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. A big thank you to those who participated - member participation in governance is critical to a volunteer organization such as ours. We are pleased to announce that Joanne Lalonde Veld has joined the board as the new secretary and we have welcomed Reg and Loretta Reiter back as branch directors.
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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