Newsletter December, 2023 The Club has a Library! You’ve probably been wondering about all the activity in and around what we used to call the Display Case near the doors of the club. We will fondly remember the model of the first St. Vital church that was in that space for many years, but its new home is equally special. Once Vic, Barry, Terry and others got involved, the renovation moved quickly, and although the Library is still a work in progress, members will come to appreciate the space. Already the Remembrance Day wreath, and now a Christmas arrangement add to the club’s ambiance. Check out the Photo Albums and History books. With a new set of track lighting, it really pops. The only secret is the light switch. Can you guess where it is? Weekly Club Activities NOTE: Some activities stopped over the Holidays, and other activities have special events. Be sure to check. Daily Access Fee: Members $2, Non-Members $4 Coffee Club: Mon. to Sat. 9 - 11 a.m. Cribbage & Pool: Mon. to Sat. 9 - 11 a.m. Canasta: Mon. 1 pm Donna 780-929-3585 Pickleball: Tues./Thurs. 9-11 am Tina 780-914-8880 Exercise: Mon./Wed. 11-12 Jeannette 780-737-1018 Bridge: Tues./Thurs. 1 - 3:30 pm Mona 780-929-1253 Bingo: Wed. 7:30 pm Everyone welcome! Special Holiday Bingo Dec. 6 Floor Curling: Wed. 1:15 and 2:30 p.m. Doug 1-825-474-2374 --- Party Dec. 13 Games Night: Fri. 7 pm John A. 1-250-715-6986 Quirky Quilters: Bi-weekly Thurs. 7 p.m. Next one Dec. 7 Audrey 780-929-8212 For more information, contact Norm Morris: phone 1-403-586-9935, email nwmorris@telus.net and check out the Activities Calendar on the website https://www.beaumontseniors.net/ Next Sunday Brunch January 7, 2024 *Members $15 Non-Members $17* Board of Directors 2023
EXECUTIVEBill DaneluikPresident587-357-5206John AthertonVice-President1-250-715-6986Linda CustTreasurer1-403-304-7415Barb WillisSecretary780-929-8932 Hall Rentals: Terry Ellis 587-988-9598 Transportation: Yash Sharma 780-200-0246 Newsletter: Ilona Ryder ryder.ilona@gmail.com DIRECTORS George Brademann780-929-5859Norm Morris1-403-586-9935Vic Hankey780-975-6556Olga Janzen780-440-9406Yash Sharma780-200-0246Barry Girvan780-929-6677Robert (Rob) Huggan780-718-2622Greg Vera587-434-9311
Club Membership is a privilege: Be sure to come to January’s Brunch and ELECTIONS. If you have questions about Nominations, contact Barb Willis 780-929-8932.
Volunteers Needed for BINGO positions: Admission/cashier, Concession, Bonanza seller/bingo checker, Paymaster. Contact Angela Vincent, 780 868 3519
Announcements – *see posters/schedules for details*
· No Music Jam this month
· Monday, Dec.18, Birthday cake with your coffee
· Tuesday, Dec. 19, MEMBERS Christmas Party & Bake Sale 9 – 12 noon, Brunch at 10:30
· Friday, Dec. 29, NEW YEAR’S Games Night & Party, 7 pm Members & Guests. $5.00
Support Our Bus - *see schedules for details*
· Weekly Thursday shopping trip for all 50+ Beaumont residents. For home pickup, call Colette 780-996-3043 until Wed. 5:30 pm. Next trip Dec.7, Airport Outlets/Walmart
· For the monthly Wednesday River Cree Casino trips, pick-up is at Place Beauséjour. Call Sandy 780-984-0854. Next casino trip is Dec. 20
Beyond the Club
· Tuesday, December 12, 1-2 pm. Beaumont Library Seniors Corner. 'Season's Readings' with local author Diane Tolley. Registration encouraged (780) 929-2665) but drop-ins are welcome.
Advice for Christmas Giving
Two old ladies, Dolly and Ruby, were talking about their grandchildren.
Dolly said, "Each year I send each of my grandchildren a card with a generous cheque inside. I never hear from them... never receive a thank you message.”
Ruby replies, "I too send my grandchildren a very generous cheque. I always hear from them within a week after they receive it. In fact, they each pay me a personal visit."
"Wow… how come?” remarked Dolly.
“I don’t sign the cheque!”
Season’s Greetings
Well, here we are with another year gone by, and to say it flew by is an understatement.
In our last fiscal year which ended on August 31, 2023, we increased our assets by 16% which places us in a very good financial position.
In 2023, we have also had a number of very good social events including our 25th Anniversary celebration and Ocktoberfest, just to name a few.
At this Holiday Season time, we often reflect and give thanks for what we have. I would like to take a moment here to sincerely thank everyone who does what they can to keep our Club going because without you, our Club would not exist.
Our Club is vibrant and full of activity, but these activities are only accomplished by the dedication of our volunteers, Committees, and the Board of Directors.
Lastly, thank you for providing me with the opportunity to serve as your President for the last 2 years and I hope that my contribution in that role has been a positive one. It has been my honour to serve.
Have a great and safe Holiday Season.
Regards,
Bill
President
Beaumont 50+ Club