HEARTLAND CHAPTER HERITAGE CLUB
1870 WELLINGTON AVENUE, WINNIPEG R3H-3H3 204-987-5010
email: heartlandmb21@gmail.com membership only: heartlandcambrianmbshp@gmail.com
Hi to all our members: Hoping you had a VERY GOOD summer. Your executive welcome you to our latest post with news that may be of interest. At present we are in the process of getting our Christmas Luncheon ready to go, so if you wish to attend please fill out the form within or respond to the hard copy sent out. A gentle reminder that dues for 2026 are due, preferably before the end of this year.
We are also looking to form a new executive going forward. The forms are also included in this post. Your current executive are experiencing major health issues, and as such we are in need of new blood to continue the good work our chapter engages in, and the opportunity the chapter provides for those of us who are retired to interact with fellow retirees in social events.
KNITTING CIRCLE: Our thanks to all the talented people who have continued to knit for our donations to those in need. Please remember there is wool available at the office if you need it. You can arrange to drop off any items at 1870 Wellington Avenue, Wpg on Mondays or Thursdays 9.30-12.30 by arrangement. Our donations go to any of the following.. Agape Table, Broadway Community Centre, West End Women’s Centre, or in the case of baby or small children items the Children’s Hospital.
BRANDON COUNCIL For members in the Brandon rural area, just letting you know that there is a meeting at the Chicken Chef on the second Wednesday of the month (other than July-August). They also collect donations for the Christmas Cheer Board and make up toiletry bags for the Women’s Shelter. All are welcome to attend and join in the comradeship. Sharon Gray, Council Chair.
CAMBRIAN COUNCIL: We are still looking to re-form this council to attend to business relating to our members in Northwest Ontario and environs. The duties are primarily to look after membership and if possible to arrange for any get-togethers for those interested. A comprehensive list of members will be supplied, along with seed money left over from the previous council. Please contact the Winnipeg office at 1-204-987-5010 should you be interested.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
Jose Araijo Ray Kinaschuk Jennifer O’Neill Karen Speziale Micheal Shorting Andy Khaper J.Gegeny Katarina Diglisic Maurice Dolynchuk D.Shirley Werner
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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND GENERAL MEETING
VISCOUNT GORT HOTEL @ 1670 PORTAGE AVENUE, WPG
THURSDAY, DEC 4TH, Meeting at 11.30. Lunch at 12.15
+++Forms in the office by Nov. 26 please.+++ Tins for the Bin Donations accepted
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Member @$20………………………..Spouse @$20………………….Guest $25………………..
The Heartland Chapter Heritage Club, it’s servants or agents, is not liable for any injury,loss or damage to personal property arising from or in any way resulting from participation in club activities.
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2026 Fiscal Year Heartland Chapter, Heritage Club Annual Dues (Jan2026-Dec 2026)
Dues (2026): $15.00……………………………… Dues(2027): $15.00………………..
Charity 2026………………………………………….. Charity 2027………………………..
( Charity is an optional choice ) TOTAL CHEQUE…………………………………………….
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FYI: The card you receive will have your active number in the lower right hand corner, starting with the year you are paying for. If you have pre-paid for future years (no0 longer than 2) there will be a hand written number underneath which will indicate the year in question. Non-active members are those who have not paid dues for at least 4 years and will no longer be receiving newsletters. Should no dues be forthcoming, they will be removed from the data base (locally and nationally) This means the former member will no longer eligible for any of the discounts that our providers offer (Medoc, reduced gym mbshp, reductions on hearing aids, reduction on eye-glasses etc. and in the case of our Cambrian members, loss of discounts on home & car insurance through Belair Direct.
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES & FRIENDS OF THE MEMBERS WHOSE NAME IS BELOW.
It has been a year when a number of our long serving members have passed away. We also are sad to let you know of those who were far too young.
Augie Cabral Helen Yates Martin Moody C. Padoba J.Novak Helen Lapinski C.Thornhill Darrell Knight M. Van Toen H. VanHule Irene Masson (founding member) Stan King Gary Back Claude Legal Heidi Schmidt P. Willarton Joan & Norman Flagel Catherine Braun Garry Barbutt Martin Dodd Ed Hanke Doreen Tkachuk Joan Russell Vern Pritchard Joyce Heaman Peter Stopanofski Bernice Still Frances Fraser Richard Clark B. Shmigelski Al Chalmers
CANADA POST HERITAGE CLUB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
LIAM CULL: Gransdson of Terra Nova member Freeman Cull. A 99% acedemic average along with Student of the Year. male athlete of the year, tutor to younger students and community volunteer His career choice is Nursing.
SIDNEY METCALF: Grand-daughter of Thames member Stewart Metcalf. High academic achievement, community volunteerism, basketball coach, and an all-round can-do attitude with the ability to address activities which enhance her personal well-being. Attending Kings University College to study Social Science.
HENRI ROY: Grandson of Brunswick/Abegweit chapter member Russell Hart. He has an affinity for mathematics, winning numerous competitions. A classical violinist as well as sports coach and community volunteer. He will be attending Queen;s University to study Engineering.
MORE INFORMATION ON SCHOLARSHIPS ON THE HERITAGE CLUB NATIONAL SITE
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WE NEED NEW EXEUTIVE OFFICERS FOR OUR CHAPTER. SHOULD THERE BE INTEREST IN FILLING THE ONE OF THE VACANT POSITIONS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE (204-987-5010) & EILEEN (204-222-5412.)(when leaving a message please include your name.) TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO MEET AT WELLINGTON AND SEE WHAT THE JOB ENTAILS.THERE WILL BE SOME-ONE TO SHOW YOU THE DUTIES AND EXPLAIN THE COMMITTMENT REQUIRED. THESE POSITIONS SHOULD BE FILLED BEFORE THE NEXT AGM IN BEING HELD AT OUR SPRING LUNCHEON. (Date to be announced)
PRESIDENT…….2 YEAR TERM………………………………………………………………………………..
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT……..2 YEAR TERM………………………………………………………………..
2ND VICE-PRESIDENT…..2 YEAR TERM…………………………………………………………………..
3RD. VICE-PRESIDENT…2 YEAR TERM……………………………………………………………………
SOCIAL CHAIR….(2 YEAR TERM)…………………………………………………………………………….
NOMINATED BY ( IF APPLICABLE)…………………………………………………………………………..
Should you , as a nominator, send a persons name in for any of the above positions, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK WITH THEM FIRST TO ASCERTAIN THEIR WILLINGNESS TO STAND FOR ELECTION.!!!
Thank-you for your interest in keeping our club viable going forward.
Eileen Hay, Past President & current 3rd Vice-President
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CPC EXTENDEDNHEALTH NUMBERS: USA…….1-855-222-4051 WORLD….1-905-816-1901
MEDOC NUMBERS: Canada.USA….1-800-709-4051 MEXICO….1-800-514-7983