The fall has zipped right by and soon we will be into the Christmas season.  As we have done in the past, we invite you to join us for the annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 3rd.  This is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season with former colleagues while having a wonderful meal.  Both Chapter members and their spouses are welcome to attend this event.  The cost will be $35 a person, with the STS Yorkton Chapter subsidizing the remaining costs.  Cocktails will begin at 5:30 pm with the turkey supper with fixings at 6:30 pm in the Birch Room at the Good Spirit School Division Office, followed by some wonderful entertainment.  There will be a cash bar and 50/50 so we ask that you please bring cash with you. Please register by Monday, November 25th by contacting one of the following people below. Please know that if you register for the supper we will be charged for your plate, so it is important to let one of the Program Committee members know by the deadline if you can no longer attend.

Here is some Information that may help you refresh your knowledge and skills.           

As the summer months edge towards a close, we trust you are getting excited about the fall season and the opportunities and events occurring in the provincial organization and local Chapters!

Provincial Recreation Events

Stitch ‘N Quilt

Stitch ‘N Quilt will be hosted by Mainline Chapter on September 23-26 in Grenfell.  Please see attached information or the STS website for details.

Kaiser

Kaiser will be hosted by Wakaw Chapter on October 10 in Bruno.  Please see attached information or the STS website for details.

Curling

Curling will be hosted by Saskatoon Chapter on November 4-6 in Saskatoon.  Please see the attached information or the STS website for details.

2024 Chapter Presidents Meeting

Please mark on your calendars November 15, 2024 as a Chapter Presidents meeting to be held in Saskatoon.  More information will be distributed in the coming weeks.

2024-25 Special Projects Grant

The STS Provincial Executive has identified two themes for this year’s Special Project Grant.  The themes will be “Celebrating Older Persons” or “Truth and Reconciliation”.  The Provincial Executive has authorized a grant application process, similar to the 50^th Anniversary Grant application process, to support and kickstart Chapter plans in recognizing and / or celebrating these themes.  Please see the attached Application Form and Information!

2024 Provincial and School Board Elections

The fall issue of the STS Outreach magazine has a number of articles regarding the fall elections.  The fall issue is currently available on the STS website and will soon be mailed to those currently receiving a paper copy.  This will be followed in late September with a pamphlet designed to assist members in having good conversations with candidates or neighbors.  The STS encourages members to be involved in advocacy and the political process, even though as an organization we are distinctly non-partisan.

Regina Chapter Advocacy Committee has been working with End Poverty Regina to formulate some election questions for candidates as well.  Please see the attached questions and consider forwarding your members.

School Board elections will also be occurring this fall.  We encourage members to consider running for these important leadership positions.  Good people are always welcome in elected positions and retired teachers with experience in education are a great asset.  More information is available from the Saskatchewan School Boards Association website: Nominations & Elections – Saskatchewan School Boards Association (saskschoolboards.ca)

STS Office Hours

Lastly, we would like Chapter Presidents and members to know that beginning in September 2024, until the end of June, the STS office will be open to the public or via phone until 1:00 p.m. daily.  We hope this extension of office hours will be helpful for those occasions you may need to call or drop by.  Of course, we are always available via email or by leaving a message on the office answering machine.

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Here is some information that you may find useful.

Chapter President Memo – June 13 2024

Good Day Everyone:  Attached please find a document written by Dave and Sandra Baron.  Dave and Sandra have distributed this document to several local newspapers and have asked me to pass it on to our membership.  I wholeheartedly agree with their comments and I suspect that you do as well.  I invite you to follow their recommendation and contact our MLA’s.  Our rural health care system is being eroded and we are one of the groups who are directly affected by the reduction of services.

Once It Is Gone

Good day everyone:  The Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism is celebrating “Let No One Be Alone” week from January 25th to the 31st. Let No One Be Alone week is dedicated to reaching out and connecting with older adults who live alone as well as those living in care facilities.                                                                                                  Spiritual Practice                                                                                                                      Art                                                                                                                                              Exercise                                                                                                                                    Communication                                                                                                                        Music                                                                                                                                        Nature                                                                                                                                        Virtual Travel and Events

Good Day Everyone and Happy New Year.  2020 has been a trying year in many ways.  Some of us have had personal losses and all of us have been struggling to deal with the effect that Covid-19 has had on our lives.  However, we bat on as best we can knowing that 2021 will be a much better year.