SIMCOE CHAPTER CPC Heritage Club

Summer Newsletter – June 2016

WE HAVE MOVED - OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS NOW:

807 St. Martins Drive, Pickering, Ontario, L1W 1N1

President's Message

I heard on the news the other day that they are predicting a hotter than normal summer. Whether you enjoy the heat or not, remember we are Canadian and always seem to think the weather is too hot or too cold.

I have just returned from the Annual General Meeting of the Heritage Chapter Presidents that was held in Windsor this year. The Heritage Chapters are very active in events all across Canada. As part of this event a donation of $300 was made by Simcoe Chapter for the Children's Health Foundation.

We have a big line up of interesting tours and a couple of Mandarin Luncheons to offer our members in this newsletter. We hope to have several of you come out and enjoy our planned events. Guests are always welcome to attend these events with you.

We are also actively working on a combined Christmas luncheon with the Pineridge Chapter. More information on that event in our next newsletter.

Mandarin Luncheon - Wednesday, May 18, 2016

A good time was had by all 30 participants who attended this luncheon. Some new faces and some regulars. We held our usual draw for 5 Tim Horton Gift Cards as well as a draw for dinner /lunch for two at the Mandarin. Congratulations to all the winners. $40 was collected towards our Food Bank Donation.

Upcoming Events for 2016

Grand River Cruising - The Big Creek Boat Farm - Tuesday July 12

The very popular Big Creek Boat Farm near Caledonia welcomes you for this day ofcruising, dining and entertainment!

Arrive at Big Creek and enjoy a ‘Welcome’ Coffee and Muffin, plus time to browse the Craft Shop.

11:45 a.m. View a video presentation about the Grand River. Noon It’s Showtime! with a live presentation from the Blazing Fiddles ensemble, now in their 17th year with Grand River Cruises.

12:45 p.m. It’s “all aboard” the Grand River Belle as we cast off on a delightful 3hour cruise on the peaceful Grand River, complete with Roast BeefLuncheon served on board (home-baked Bread, Garden Salad, RoastBeef, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Gravy, home-baked Apple Pie, Tea/Coffee.)An informative commentary is given by the Captain while cruising, andrefreshments are served before returning to dock.

3:45 p.m. We bid farewell to Big Creek and board our coach to start for home,enjoying a brief shopping stop at the popular Denninger’s Foods of theWorld in Burlington enroute.

Just $89.00 Per Person must be paid in advance to Simcoe Chapter.Also includes Motorcoach Transportation, All Taxes and Meal Tip. We have 9 confirmed Members for this trip. Our allotted seats are filling up fast. Reserve your seat today by phoning : Marcella Drover at 416 - 690 - 7695.

Wednesday July 27 at 12: The Mandarin Restaurant

We meet at The Mandarin Restaurant, 2206 Eglinton Ave East at Birchmount, in Scarborough for our buffet luncheon We are asking that you all bring a cash donation that will be given to The Daily Food Bank in Toronto. Seniors please bring along your identification. The cost is $12 for Active paid Members and $15 for Non-members. Simcoe Chapter will subsidise for the buffet, drinks (non Alcoholic), taxes and tip. Register early to reserve your spot by phoning: Marcella Drover at 416 - 690 - 7695

Wednesday August 31 at 12: The Mandarin Restaurant

Notice: This will be our Annual General Membership Meeting. Elections will be held. Positions up for election are President and 2nd Vice President. We meet at The Mandarin Restaurant, 2206 Eglinton Ave East at Birchmount, in Scarborough for our buffet luncheon We are asking that you all bring a cash donation that will be given to The Daily Food Bank in Toronto. Seniors please bring along your identification. The cost is $12 for Active paid Members and $15 for Non-members. Simcoe Chapter will subsidise for the buffet, drinks (non Alcoholic), taxes and tip. Register early to reserve your spot by phoning: Marcella Drover at 416 - 690 - 7695

Saturday, September 10 at 13:00: Trent Severn Heritage ChapterCharity Golf Tournament.

Trent Severn Chapter is holding a golf tournament at the nearby Deer Run GolfCourse, 10 Brook St., Little Britain, ON K0M 2C0. Tel: 705-328-3781.Directions: 8 km south of Hwy. 7 on Elm Tree Road, south of the flashing light. This includes 12 holes of golf with cart, steak dinner, and many prizes. Theprice is $65 per person. The putting contest is 3 balls for $5. 50/50 draw.Contact: Les Kimmerer @705-320-9480, or trentsevern22@hotmail.com. Pleasereply by September 4.

Thursday September 15 - How Sweet It Is!

A Jaunt into Northumberland County with Guide Peter Brotherhood

It’s always fun and interesting to meet up with guide Peter Brotherhood for another of his fascinating ‘jaunts’ into his home county of Northumberland. This time, we head off

with Peter to enjoy samples of traditionally baked goods at award-winning bakeries – and if you like what you sample, you can buy some to take home with you!

Visit Betty’s Pies and Tarts, the grand champion at the 2014 Royal Winter Fair.

Next, sample the scones and fruit pies at The Burnham Family Market.

Try various breads (like the popular Rye or Flax) at The Stone Mill Bakery, plus almond tarts and cupcakes at The Dutch Oven!

Your next stop is for Canada’s best shortbread cookies at Sprucewood Cookies in Warkworth.

Finally, we’ll stop at Dooher’s Bakery to enjoy cream-filled doughnuts and oatmeal-jam cookies, and the products of the World’s Finest Chocolate Retail Store in Campbellford.

Save room for lunch, because in between some of these wonderful treats, you’ll enjoy a Buffet Luncheon at the popular Woodlawn Inn in Cobourg!

This yummy day is yours for …Just $79.00 Per Person

Also includes Motorcoach Transportation, Services of Guide, All Taxes and Meal Tip

Deadline date required to be to be included in this trip you must register before August 30th, 2016. Reserve your spot today by phoning: Marcella Drover at 416 - 690 - 7695

Saturday October 1 South Simcoe Heritage Railway Autumn Train

Ride and a Buffet Luncheon at the Hockley Valley Resort

Travel to the lovely Hockley Valley Resort located in the picturesque Hockley Valley, and enjoy a delicious, locally-inspired Buffet Luncheon (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.). featuring assorted Salads with house-made Dressings and Garnishes, Artisan Breads, Spreads, Tapenades, Chef’s Daily Platters, Hot Entrees, Desserts, Seasonal Fruits, and Coffee/Tea After lunch it’s back on board our coach for a short jaunt to Tottenham where we board the vintage South Simcoe Heritage Railway Train. Settle back and enjoy a round trip excursion along the Beeton Valley between the villages of Tottenham and Beeton (2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Enroute, an insightful commentary will be offered by the onboard conductor. Following the ride we’ll take you over the Cookstown for a little shopping time (4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. approx.) at the Tanger Outlets before we head for home.

Just $99.00 Per PersonAlso includes Motorcoach Transportation, All Taxes and Meal Tip.

Wednesday Nov 9 ' A Beautiful Noise ’: The Neil Diamond Story

Presented by THE SHOWPLACE DINNER THEATRE in KITCHENER

A captivating tribute to one of the great Singer-Songwriters of all time,featuring tribute artist Will Chalmers. Enjoy the hits of superstar NeilDiamond: ‘Cherry Cherry’, ‘I Am I Said’, ‘Love on the Rocks’, ‘Play Me’, RedRed Wine’, ‘Song Sung Blue’, “Holly Holy’, ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘Cracklin’ Rosie’,‘Desiree’, ‘Kentucky Woman’, ‘September Morn’, Solitary Man’ and more!Enjoy a Buffet Luncheon (12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.) prior to the show(2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) Note: Bar Service is available.Just $89.00 Per PersonAlso includes Motorcoach Transportation, Reserved Tables, All Taxes and Meal Tip

Wednesday Nov 23 Holiday Season Luncheon Show

At time of printing we don’t yet know the name of this year’s festive fun show at the OhCanada Eh Dinner Theatre in Niagara Falls, Ontario … but as in past years, we know this very funny, very popular and all-Canadian show will be a real treat! It all gets underway with a very tasty, 100% ‘Canadian Lunch’: French Canadian Pea Soup, ‘Green Gables’ Salad, Roast Chicken, Fried Atlantic Haddock, New Brunswick Mixed Vegetables, PEI Potatoes, Maple Chocolate Cake plus Tea/Coffee … complete bar service available, too! Then settle back for a musical and fun celebration of everything Canadian! It all takes place in a 250 seat Dinner Theatre with a rustic log cabin setting, in a wilderness ambiance with Canadian scenery and memorabilia. It is Niagara’s longest-running show, and the seven-time winner of the Niagara Falls ‘Attraction of the Year’ award! Following the show we’ll head for home, making a stopenroute in Grimsby at Forty Creek Distillery to enjoy samples of their fine products andshop their gift store.

Just $89.00 Per PersonAlso includes Motorcoach Transportation, Reserved Tables, All Taxes and Meal Tip

Thursday Dec 1 The Festival of Northern Lights in Owen Sound

Imagine yourself surrounded by the magic of over 70,000 sparkling lights that illuminate

the night skies over Owen Sound … now stop imagining and reserve your space on thistour to join us and see the real thing! We’ll take a circle tour route to and from Owen Sound travelling via Collingwood and the Blue Mountains to Owen Sound, and then return home directly via Shelburne and Orangeville. An included Coffee and Muffin stop is enjoyed enroute to Collingwood, where we follow Hwy. 26 west viewing the Blue Mountain ski hills and Nottawasaga Bay enroute to Owen Sound. Upon arrival, we’ll make our way to the Inn on the Bay for a Buffet Dinner (4:30 – 6:00 p.m.) After dinner we pick up our Guide for a Tour of Owen Sounds ‘Northern Lights’ displays (6:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Enjoy 25 kms of lights from the harbour through downtown, continuing into Harrison Park. After this enjoyable spectacle, we’re homeward bound.

Just $89.00 Per PersonAlso includes Motorcoach Transportation, Guide Services, All Taxes and Meal Tip.

Wednesday Dec 7 The Bee Gees and AbbaMania Special Holiday Tribute Show

Enjoy a special Holiday Edition of one of the most popular shows around! Two great tribute bands for one day, on one stage. Relive all the hits as well as classic Christmas songs from two of the most iconic 70’s pop bands ever to hit the stage!This is a Canadian-produced Rock Musical featuring incrediblemusicians and singers, complete with costume changes and a full band. Enjoy a BuffetLuncheon at noon prior to the wonderful show (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.) We’ll make a stop at FortyCreek Distillery in Grimsby enroute home for some samplings and shopping time.Just $89.00 Per Person

If you are interest in any of the above mentioned trips please contact:

Lea Maynard 905 839 7439 or

Ann Boles 416 471 1861 after 6 pm

As seating is limited call soon to reserve your seat. Payment will be due when you book. Cheques are to be made out to Simcoe Heritage Club.

Welcome to Our New Members:

New Active Simcoe Members:

Patrick Adair Halyna Koba Philip Skorpid Brent Driver

Hugh St Aude Ali Ahamad Georgia Nayyar Kim Chau

Fred Theuerkauf Robert Borden

New Active Associate Simcoe Members

Beatrice Gallant Norma Walsh-Blacklock

New Members to Simcoe

Anna Huang Maria Fontaine

We are still recruiting for more new members. Applications to join Simcoe or any of the Heritage Clubs can be found on the CPC Heritage Club website. We would hope that you will share and encourage eligible Posties to join our Simcoe Chapter.

If you wish to become a 2016 Active Simcoe Member please submit your dues of 10.00to Simcoe Heritage Chapter 807 St Martins Drive, Pickering, On L1W 1N1. Your 2016 dues cover your membership from January to December. Cheques are to be made out to Simcoe Chapter Heritage Club.

In Memorium

Byron Wilcox Bruce Anderson

Our deepest sympathies go out to these Members family at their loss.

WebNews

Work has been underway for a new Heritage Website. You can find this new site at: heritageclub.ca. Please check out our Simcoe web page as well as the other 28 Chapters to find out what activities Heritage members are involved in.

Simcoe Chapter Heritage Club also have a page out on Facebook. Feel free to check us out for photos of our events and updates to upcoming events.

Please check these pages frequently as we will be posting upcoming events for 2016 as they are arranged.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTICE

Name:____________________ Heritage Club National Membership #:____________

Old Address:__________________________________________________________

New Address:_____________________________________________________________

Postal Code:__________________ Phone Number:________________________

Email:______________________________ Effective Date: _________________

YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Lea Maynard, Chapter President, Newsletter Writer, Member’s List, Recruitment

Email: maynardlea2@gmail.com president

Email: simcoecpcheritageclub@gmail.com chapter

Ann Boles, Member at Large (Acting Treasurer / Secretary), Editor, Telephone Contact

Email: annboles1946@yahoo.ca

416-471-1861 please call after 6 PM

Marcella Drover, Member at Large

Alice Leung, Past President

Positions Available

Are you the kind of person who enjoys social activities? Do you have interest in planning events and meeting new people? Simcoe Chapter is still looking for members to take on the roles of 1st Vice President and Secretary. You might ask what do these roles involve?

1st Vice President will work with me to help to arrange for events that will be of interest to our membership. A lot of time this involves emails and telephone calls. My present executive get together to prepare mailing of newsletters quarterly, (April, July, August and November) this involves stuffing envelopes for mailing.

The role of secretary involves providing minutes from the meeting that we do have occasionally. We have also used this position as a contact for events to establish how many members will be in attendance to our activities.

If you are interested or would like to discuss any of these positions further, please contact me, Lea Maynard: maynardlea2@gmail.com

Life Events

Have you had any life events you would like to share in our newsletter? Let me know so I can include your news. Contact me at: maynardlea2@gmail.com .

Santa Letter Draw

Congratulation to Patricia Byrne who won one of the $50 prizes for her contribution to answering Santa Letters last year.

Santa Letter Writing Program:

To continue to make this program successful, we continue to need a team of volunteers for the Santa Letter Writing Program for the coming season. We currently have 15 members that have indicated that they are ready to help with the many letters that Santa will be receiving this year. If you are interested in helping this year, please contact Lea Maynard at 905 839 7439.. Our members past dedication is appreciated and we are always looking for more participation in this program. You could be one of the 10 lucky cross country Heritage Santa Letter writing winners this year.

What to do when a CPC Employee/Retiree dies?

Who do I contact about Canada Post Pension Plan?Contact the Pension Centre at 1-877-480-9220. Outside North America, 1-613-683-5908. For Executive employees, 1-866-275-9810.

What information is required?The member employee's name, identification number (if available), date of death, and marital status at death. Name of spouse or common-law partner, name of executor, eligible children, and beneficiaries, with their dates of birth, addresses and telephone numbers. An original death certificate and a copy of the will and proof of the appointment of the executor will be required.

A pension Centre representative will be there to answer your questions and guide you through each step of the process.

Some other helpful phone numbers:Great -West Life assurance Co. 1-866-716-1313Sun-Life insurance Co 1-888-757-7427Canada Pension Plan 1-800-277-9914Superannuation, Supplementary Death Benefits 1-800-561-7930