Niagara College Retirees' Association - Upcoming Events

Annual General Meeting and Lunch June 6

5/6/2018

We invite you to attend our 2018 AGM and Lunch at the beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus. We promise to keep the meeting brief so that you have ample time to both enjoy the company of fellow retirees and explore the college’s greenhouse, winery, and brewery.

You will again have a choice of three plated entrees served by our own Hospitality students, including a vegetarian option. We received really positive reviews for last year's lunch, so decided to keep the same format of a sit-down meal. Click here for a flyer with all the details.

We need payment for this event by May 31. The price remains $25 (a dollar more if you use PayPal.) You can pay by giving a cheque to any NCRA executive member before May 31 or mailing a cheque to the address on the flyer. You can also pay electronically in either of two ways:

Using PayPal. PayPal charges us a fee, so we have to charge an extra dollar if you use that method.
Using e-transfer from your bank. We have a new and simpler procedure for using e-transfer. Just use the NCRA email account: niagaracollege.retirees@gmail.com. There's no need to supply a question and answer, but please include a note stating the event the money is for. We don't charge you a fee for e-transfer, but your bank may, depending on the type of account you have.

May 8: A Walk in the Woods

4/13/2018

Spring is the perfect time for a walk in the woods! Come join us for a ramble along the trails in the Beamer Memorial Conservation Area, followed by an optional coffee or lunch, five minutes away at the Station One Coffee House in Grimsby. We'll meet in the conservation area parking lot at 10:30 am. The rain date will be May 10.

This flyer has all the details. There is no charge for this event, but If you want to join us, please let John Clark know by phone at 905-788-6828, or by email.

May 2 Lunch at the Mandarin

4/8/2018

We're back at the Mandarin in St. Catharines for our May lunch on Wednesday, May 2 at noon. As usual, you pay the Mandarin directly, not us. However, please complete this short survey by April 27 so we can tell the Mandarin how many are coming. Thanks!

Albright Knox Gallery April 17

3/6/2018

Please note the change in the payment deadline. This is because we have to give more notice to the gallery if we need a second docent for the tour.

Join us on Tuesday, April 17 for a tour of the Albright-Knox art gallery in Buffalo. The tour starts at 1:30 pm and there will be an optional lunch at the gallery's cafe before the tour.

See this flyer for all the details. We need to reserve in advance for the lunch, and both reserve and pay for the tour in advance. We need your reservation and tour payment by April 4. You can pay by giving your payment to a member of the executive, filling in and mailing the order form on the flyer, or electronically using PayPal or e-transfer. All the instructions are on the flyer.

For PayPal, just use the form below. We charge an extra dollar if you use PayPal, as the company charges us a fee.
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Lunch April 4 at Betty's

3/5/2018

Join us for lunch at Betty's Restaurant in Chippawa at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 4, followed by a talk by Sherman Zavitz, Niagara Falls's official historian. His topic will be There's Magic in the Mist: A Honeymoon at Niagara Falls.

This flyer has all the details. The cost is $25, which includes a choice of roast beef, chicken or fish and chips for lunch. We need to get your payment before March 28. You can pay using the order form on the flyer, by PayPal using the form below, or by e-transfer from your bank.

We have to charge an extra dollar if you use PayPal, because PayPal charges us a fee. We don't charge extra for e-transfers, but your bank may charge you depending on the type of account you have. If you haven't used e-transfer with us before, you can get instructions by sending us an email atniagaracollege.retirees@gmail.com.

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Lunch March 22 at Touch of India

3/5/2018

Our own Alexandra Fic has very kindly offered to plan an Indian lunch for us at Touch of India restaurant, St. Catharines on Thursday, March 22, 12 noon. Alexandra can vouch for the quality of their food and has already discussed various menu options with the chef. She will choose a multi-dish menu and will also be more than willing to share tasting notes and tips about the various dishes. The food will be on the milder side to suit Canadian tastes; however, if you prefer life a little bit spicier (!), condiments will be provided to add more heat. The cost will be $25, all inclusive. We are not asking for payment in advance, but please call or email Sandra Watson before March 20 if you plan on joining us:
(905) 988-9378; sandra.watson32@gmail.com.

March Lunch at Coppola's

2/9/2018

Our next lunch will be Wednesday, March 7, at Coppola's Ristorante in St. Catharines. In addition to a delicious lunch, we will have a talk by Bob Martin. Bob is General Manager of Martin Farms Ltd, a third generation family business located in Vineland. Martin Farms is a wholesale business, supplying independent garden centres and chain stores across Ontario under the store’s brands as well as Martin Farms’ own brands - including ‘The Veggie Guy’, their premium line. Since they specialize in garden vegetable plants for the home gardener, Bob is the ideal person to discuss how to grow a variety of vegetables in small spaces. Topics he will touch on include: creating a garden in pots and containers, using small spaces effectively (even window boxes), and developing raised beds. He will also share ideas for what can be grown inside on window ledges.

Please see this flyer for all the details, including the menu details. The cost of $25 can be paid by mail, using the form on the flyer, or by PayPal, using the form below. We have to charge an extra dollar if you use PayPal. You can also pay by electronic bank transfer. Please email us at niagaracollege.retirees@gmail.com for instructions if you want to use that option. The deadline for payment is March 2.

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Shaw Festival 2018

2/9/2018

Our Shaw tickets for 2018 are sold out.

Breakfast Feb. 20 at the Blueline Diner

1/25/2018

Join us for Breakfast
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 9:30 am
The Blueline Diner
4424 Montrose Rd., Niagara Falls

The BlueLine Diner is Niagara’s leading breakfast restaurant. Great food, great service and where else can you see one of the NHL’s greatest players having a coffee and conversation with patrons! Of course, Marcel Dionne Inc. is located directly next door and Marcel is always in and out of the restaurant talking to the fans that walk through the door!

The cost of breakfast will depend upon your order but the prices are quite reasonable. If you are interested in checking the menu in advance, it is available on their website.

Since we have to confirm the number of those attending to the BlueLine Diner, please let us know if you are planning to attend no later than February 13. You can inform us in the following ways:

By advising any member of the executive at any NCRA event prior to February 13.
By completing this really quick survey.
By contacting Pat Altoft at (905) 934-0574.

February 2018 Lunch at the Mandarin

1/12/2018

Our next lunch will be at the Mandarin in St. Catharines, 12 noon on Wednesday, Feb. 7. As usual at the Mandarin, you pay the restaurant for whatever you order, so there is no need to send us any money. We do need to tell the restaurant how many to expect, so, if you plan to attend, please complete this very brief survey, by Thursday, Feb. 1. There's no need to do anything if you aren't planning to attend.