Canada Clubs Clearwater/St. Petersburg OPP Veterans’ Association – Suncoast Annual Luncheon Wednesday, March 1; Meet and Greet at 12:30 p.m.; luncheon at 1:15 p.m. Cody’s Original Roadhouse, 26210 U.S. 19 North at Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL Info: Liz Wickund, FL (727) 530-9438, lizbillwicklund@aol.com. RCMP Annual Picnic Thursday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Sand Key Park, Site 2 in Clearwater Beach. Come and have a great time! Bring your own “everything” event. Members and guests are all welcome. Info: Jack Burbridge, ON (613) 824-2513, FL (727) 729-4565 after January 15. Toronto Police Retirees Reunion Wednesday, March 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North. This is the 25th-year reunion. Cost is $20.00 per person. Payment information will be circulated at a later date. Info: William Fordham (cell) (705) 351-1966, Florida phone number to follow. william_fordham@yahoo.com; Hugh Ferguson, FL (727) 391-1083, hgano1036@hotmail.com; Gary & Muriel Hooper, FL (727) 943-2512, muriel853@yahoo.com. Ellenton/Bradenton Canadian Club of Colony Cove Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in Manatee Hall, beginning in November and ending in March. Annual events include a breakfast before the meeting in January, Can/Am golf tournament in January and a dinner/dance in February. The Farewell Picnic takes place in March and includes games and prizes. Info: Murray Gow, FL (941) 729-7907. Fort Myers Lee County Port Authority – Southwest Florida International Airport – Guelph Alumni Wednesday, January 25. The facility is reserved for 2 hours for the exclusive use of Guelph Alumni. Alumni and guests will be seated at 10:00 AM to hear speakers from Lee County, Transportation Security Administration, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Airport Police and a K-9 unit demonstration. Lunch on your own; a short meeting to prepare for Annual Picnic in Port Charlotte will follow at a local restaurant. Make your reservation by January 18, with Larry Thompson, in writing at 415 Claridge Drive, Nepean, ON K2J 5K2, Canada, or by using the contact information below. Info: Larry Thompson, ON (613) 823-0291, larry_t@bell.net. Lehigh Acres Canada Club of Lehigh Acres Potluck dinner/meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, beginning in December. All meetings will be held at First Presbyterian, 60 Bell Blvd N. at 4:00 p.m. Info: Debbie Golden, bruce_debbiegolden@rogers.com. Panama City Beach Canadian Snowbird Luncheon Date to be determined (end of February 2017). 12:00 p.m. at Harpoon Harry’s in Panama City Beach. Info: Nancy Hopcraft, FL (850) 233-8376 after January 1. Port Charlotte University of Guelph Alumni Annual Picnic Wednesday, March 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the recreation centre at Maple Leaf Estates. Payat-the-door cost is $20.00 per person for lunch with wine and dessert. The featured speaker is TBD. Please make your reservation before February 22. Info: Alumni Affairs & Development, (888) 266-3108, eventrsvp@uoguelph.ca. CANADIAN CALENDAR 2016/2017 Please note: Always contact the information person listed for exact details, such as time and location. FLORIDA ARIZONA Buckeye Canada Day Party at Sundance Adult Village Saturday, January 28. Canadian games start at 1:00 p.m.; potluck dinner, dance and entertainment at 6:00 p.m. Open to all those living in Sundance Adult Village. Info: Dennis O’Hare, oharedj@gmail.com. Yuma RCAF Veterans Luncheon Friday February 3, 2017. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 19, 2575 S Virginia Drive, Yuma, AZ. Info: Barry or Lynne Ryan, AZ (928) 248-4583 lynnebarry@shaw.ca. HAWAII Kailua, Kona Annual Canadian Potluck Thursday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the large pavilion at the north end of the old airport. Please bring a dish to share, your own plates and cutlery, and beverages. A few picnic tables are available, but to be guaranteed a seat please bring your own chairs. Info: Karen Cairns, kncairns3@gmail.com. 16 | www.snowbirds.org
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