NEXT MEETING Monday –April 16 – Lunch 12:00 Meeting 1:00
Bring your small change, especially dimes to partake in an exciting horse race. Also it is not too late to sign up for the Bata Museum tour. AND If you have not yet sent us you’re “then and now” pictures – bring them with you.
Also any bits and pieces of uniforms to help us complete our fashion show.
MAY MEETING – Monday – May 28 – fourth Monday of the month. Note change of date - as the third Monday is a legal holiday (Victoria Day)
Missions to Seafarers – 11 Unwin Ave – Lunch every third Thursday of the Month. Easter Sunday Service - April 8 at 10:00 am.
Wednesday – April 11 – Annual Review - Awards Night – HMCS York.- 6:45 for 7:00 pm The Commander RCN Vice Admiral Maddison and Chief Petty Officer RCN are planning to attend. This is a class A event. Attire is Dress Uniform or business suit and tie.
Wednesday – April 18 – Visit to Bata Shoe Museum - Meet between 11 – 12 noon at the museum. Cost $14.00 Friends welcome.
The museum is on the south west corner of Bloor and St George, and is handicapped accessible. There is a short walk from the St George Subway Station to Bloor St. We plan to have lunch at a nearby restaurant.
To reserve and for further information Please contact Joyce Lloyd –
For tickets and lunch arrangements it is important to reserve asap
Sunday – April 22 – 3:00 p.m. – NAVAL CLUB – Speaker - Cdr. Steven Thornton, RCN. A Video presentation Sponsored by the Toronto Sea Cadet Alumni
Sunday – April 29 – Annual HMCS Athabaskan Memorial Service at HMCS
Star – Hamilton 1:30 pm This is a most moving service and worth attending. If you plan to attend - driving from Toronto and have room for a passenger(s) contact M. Haliburton
Thursday – May 3 – Ottawa - Special service at Richmond Landing. Long time Member Elsa Lessard will be part of the VIP’s at the unveiling of the RCN Anniversary Memorial. Also in honour of the Wren 70th Anniversary, Elsa- as an honoured WW11 Vet. -will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph for the Battle of the Atlantic ceremony along with a Merchant Seaman Veteran.
Sunday – May 6 – Battle of Atlantic Parade - Muster at New City Hall 10:00 am. March to Old City Hall for service at the Cenotaph, return to New City Hall. Our contingent is getting smaller every year. Please join us and help swell the ranks. The route is very short but the parade and our presence is very important. Afterward the Naval Club will be open and ready to greet the marchers and their supporters. Rig of the day – comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
Saturday - May 12 – Chief’s and PO’s Mess Dinner – HMCS York – Members of the Wren Association are cordially invited to attend. Cocktails – 1800 (6 p.m.) Dinner 1900 (7 p.m.) Cost $80.00 For reservation and more information please contact CPO2 Maggie Birtch
Saturday May 26 – HMCS York - Sea Cadet Review and Awards
Every year we present an award and a cheque to the best female cadet.
Our attendance is much appreciated.
May 18 -20 - RCNA Reunion at Digby NS. – If interested - Contact – Jerry Sigrist
Asian Heritage Month
May 4 and 5 – 5:30 – 7:30 - VIP Ceremony and Reception. – Markham Theatre - Bus from Subway can be arranged.
May 26 – Noon – Asian Heritage – Ontario Place
A few of our members have been able to attend these events in previous years and have enjoyed. For more information please contact D. Huba
Stratford Theater Trip
The Fort York Legion Branch 64 is organizing a trip to see The Matchmaker on May 16, 2012. There are a few spaces available – cost $99.00 which includes – bus trip, excellent lunch and tickets for good seating. If interested contact M Haliburton or Donna Murakami
June has been designated as Jubilee month. For more information contact
www.direct.gov.uk/diamondjubilee
DIAMOND JUBILEE TEA
SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2012
3:15 FOR 3:30
THE OLD MILL – MILL ROOM
This is our very special event for the Jubilee year
Rig of the day - Hat and Gloves.
Association Members -$25.00
Guests - $35.00
Tickets limited to a total of 70
Cheques payable to the Wren Association of Toronto
Mail to –Joyce Lloyd
To be received no later than May 15, 201
Birthday Dinner - Oct. 13, 2012 WRCNS 70th Anniversary
Remember to keep this date open as we approach this milestone in our history! The Wrens will cross the gang-plank to HMCS York and dine once again! Work is already underway for a wonderful display of the Wren’s rich history in the Royal Canadian Navy and we are looking for pictures, badges, caps, etc and especially uniforms. If you can loan any of these items for the display, please contact Maggie Birtch and arrangements will be made for pick up.
AND We are pleased to announce that Rear Admiral Jennifer Bennett will be our guest speaker. Something to look forward to. |
