CanadaClubs University of Guelph Florida Alumni - 2019 Events February 6, 2019 - Babcock Ranch Eco Tour, Punta Gorda, Florida. Mid-morning 2-hour bus tour of the ranch narrated by a ranch agricultural specialist. We will visit the cattle, horse, timber, and solar operations. Group buffet lunch on site. Cost is $25.00 plus lunch charge. Reserve with Larry Thompson by January 17, 2019. March 6, 2019 - Annual Picnic at Maple Leaf Estates, Port Charlotte, Florida. 10:30 registration. There will be time to socialize followed by lunch. Dr. Malcolm Campbell, Vice President of Research Services for the University of Guelph, will be our featured afternoon speaker. Info: Larry Thompson, ON (613) 402-4411, larry_t@bell.net Clearwater/St. Petersburg OPP Veterans’ Association – Suncoast Annual Luncheon Wednesday, March 6; Meet and Greet at 12:15 p.m.; luncheon at 1:00 p.m. Cody’s Original Roadhouse, 26210 U.S. 19 North at Enterprise Road, Clearwater, FL. Minimum of 60 people required for this event; please contact Liz to register. Info: Liz Wickund, FL (727) 530-9438, lizbillwicklund@aol.com Toronto Police Retirees Reunion Wednesday, March 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North. This is the 27th year for this event. Cost is $20.00 per person. This is a prepaid event. Send cheque or money order in US funds to either one of the following committee members: William Fordham, Unit 516, 7701 Starkey Road, Seminole, Florida, 33777, (727) 398-1967, bnlfordham374@gmail.com or Muriel Hooper, 2035 Shady Cove Dr., Holiday, Florida, 34691, (727) 943-2512, muriel853@yahoo.com Canadian Club Canadien Gulf Coast Florida Join our happy group of retired Canadians who meet monthly over the snowbird season at Banquet Masters, 13355 49th Street North. (SE corner at Ulmerton Rd.), St. Petersburg, FL. We enjoy Canadian talk, tasty refreshments, a wonderful meal, and great speakers. Our first lunch for 18/19 is Wednesday, 28 November; doors open at 11:00 am. We also have a pleasant inexpensive weekly golf group. Special events include: Dinner/Theater Nights, Santa Claus, Museum Trip, Blue Jays Baseball Game. Come and have some fun meeting new people. Info: Dann Oliver, ON (705) 242-9606, FL (727) 343-3843 after 26 Oct, info@ccgcfl.org RCMP Annual Picnic Thursday, March 7, 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. Royal Canadian Legion, Eastern Zone USA, Pinellas County Post 144 Our busy winter 18/19 schedule begins with four (4) events in November; 10th (Gulfport parade), 11th (at MacDill AFB), 19th (Meeting), and 24th (Taylor Park Picnic). We meet monthly at Turner-Brandon American Legion Post 7, 1760 Turner St., Clearwater, FL. You will forever remember honouring our fallen comrades by dedicating your poppy at the Remembrance Service at MacDill AFB, hosted by the Canadian, British, and French CENCOM Representatives, with our RCL Post 144 Colour Party. To attend, contact Dann by 12 Oct ‘18 for security vetting. Then we are into our ongoing meetings, dance (w/Santa), levee, invasion, Elvis, potluck parties and any other excuse to get together to be Canadian. Whether you are a snowbird looking for something interesting to do, or are already a Legion member, come and join us for some up-home comradeship. Also, look for our booth at the Snowbird Extravaganza in Lakeland. Info: Dann Oliver, ON (705) 242-9606, FL (727) 343-3843 after 26 Oct, rcl@galt.biz CANADIAN CALENDAR 2018-2019 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 26. Canadian games start at 1:00 p.m.; potluck dinner, dance and entertainment at 6:00 p.m. Open to all residents and guests of Sundance Adult Village. Info: Dennis O’Hare, oharedj@gmail.com Yuma RCAF Veterans Luncheon Friday February 1. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., luncheon at 12:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 19, 2575 S Virginia Drive, Yuma, AZ. Contact Barry or Lynn Ryan to purchase tickets. Info: Barry or Lynne Ryan, AZ (928) 248-4583, lynnebarry@shaw.ca Surprise Annual Canadian Dinner & Dance Party at the Arizona Traditions Ballroom Wednesday, February 27. Doors open 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 and dancing at 7:00 to the sounds of Boomerang &The Sunsations. Open to all Canadian residents of Arizona Traditions and their Canadian guests. Info: Fred and Sharon Brade, (403) 952-5115, sbrade@shaw.ca 58 | www.snowbirds.org
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