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Newsletter of the Faculty Women’s Club, University of Alberta
Vol. 34, No. 3 April 2021
Spring Greetings
A message from the President …
Dear members,
Spring is upon us once again and warmer days are ahead. This past fall and winter I
missed the FWC in-person social events and seeing family and friends. Like many of
you I am looking forward to a time we can meet again and with our extended families.
Below is a picture of my husband and me with the grandkids at our youngest daughter's
wedding in Fort Edmonton Park in August three years ago. Since then, we have another
grandson William, who was born last September.
Julianna (the little one trying to get away), Anna, Ethan and Austin.
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I would like to thank all the members of the Executive for their work behind the scenes
this past fall and winter. Programs pulled together three online sessions, Newsletters
went out to the membership and Conveners of the special interest groups continued to
run groups when possible by meeting in various ways, outside, through e-mail or
ZOOM. We are so lucky to have such wonderful ladies and new technology available to
us.
In the past few months, the Executive had several items on our plate. Here is a brief
update on the things we have been working on.
1. Updates/Changes to the Faculty’s Women’s Club. University of Alberta
Constitution, 2010. - There has been much discussion on updating the
Constitution of the FWC to address issues with ASSUA changes in
positions excluded from the bargaining unit. A committee was struck in
the fall made up of the Executive lead by Robin Inskip, with Dr. Christine
Brown and Karen Doucet. I thank them for their hard work on this
initiative. Our next step in the process is to consult with our members. A
short survey will be sent out to the membership shortly.
2. Annual General Meeting (AGM) - The AGM will be held on ZOOM on
Tuesday, May,11 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All members will be sent a
link a day or two before with the agenda.
3. Optional - AGM After Event - After the formal portion of the AGM, time
will be allotted for members to visit online. I encourage you to bring your
drink of choice and/or snacks and mingle with your friends on Zoom.
4. Programs for the Fall - At this time, the Fall Membership Wine and
Cheese is postponed. We are working with the University Club on options
and timing. Once we have something firm we will update you.
5. Membership Fees - Membership fees will be waived again this year.
After a close review of the finances, the Executive agreed we have enough
funds to cover a few events.
6. Membership Registration - We are trying something new with
membership registration. We are asking all members to register online on
the FWC website. This will provide the club with an up-to-date
membership count and contact information required for the new directory.
Options will be provided for those who require assistance registering (see
details in the membership section of this newsletter).
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I look forward to seeing all of you soon, perhaps outside while social distancing,
walking on the trails and at some point inside at one of the future club events.
Stay Safe my friends,
Donna Gorday Vice President, Acting President FWC
SAVE THE DATE
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
via ZOOM
Login Details and AGM Materials to Follow
❖ Executive Position Postings ❖
Message from Past-President Jan Heaman past.president.fwc@gmail.com
Spring has arrived, bringing hope and cheer. Reflecting on this past year, we are bonded
in spirit, we have endured! Spring finalizes one year and brings adventures anew. As
we prepare for our Annual General Meeting, we call for a new executive.
I reflect upon the 86 Presidents, and too numerous to mention volunteers, who have
maintained our existence, we have tremendous memories! How has the Faculty
Women’s Club contributed to your life? Our executive is made up of members like you
and me, who share in the responsibility of this existence.
Effective executive recruitment is part of a continuous effort by you, who have a strong
interest in what we do, and who are willing to share their time in its development.
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We are a fun, core group of talented ladies, looking to enrich our team. We are an
easy-going, flexible, multi-tasking, supportive group.
I now invite all members to apply, and/or nominate each other for the following
posted positions.
2021 Executive Position Postings
Executive Positions Standing Positions Nominee/Voting
President Donna Gorday (Acting) Donna Gorday
Vice-President Donna Gorday (End of Term) Karen Doucet
Past President Jan Heaman |(End of Term) Closed
Secretary Linda Seale (End of Term) Open
Treasurer Sandra Wiebe (End of Term) Open
Membership Pat Petersen (Acting) Pat Petersen
Program Director Karen Doucet (End of Term) Open
Newsletter Editor Lorraine Deydey Lorraine Deydey
Publicity Marilyn Steier (Acting) Marilyn Steier
Historian Jan Heaman (Completed)
Directory Editor Tricia Unsworth
Website Editor Christine Brown
No matter your level of commitment, or skill, your happiness is our success.
If you would like to volunteer or nominate someone for one of the open positions noted
above, we would prefer that you please fill out the online application/nomination form.
Alternatively, you can complete the form attached to this newsletter and email a copy to
me at past.president.fwc@gmail.com.
I look forward to talking with you, if you would like more information about any of
these positions or the Executive in general, please contact me at
past.president.fwc@gmail.com.
Kind Regards,
Jan Heaman, Past-President
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❖ MEMBERSHIP and DIRECTORY REPORT ❖
March 7, 2021
Important Information for 2021-22 Renewals and Directory
We hope this winter found you well: We have much to be hopeful and grateful for as
the vaccines roll out. Stay well – we will all be back in person in the not too distant
future!
For the coming 2021-22 years we decided there will be no membership fees, as the
Club has funds to cover our basic costs, including the cost of printing an updated
directory in the Fall.
To update the directory we need to make sure we have everyone's latest details, so
please make sure to renew your membership, or let us know if you are not planning to
renew. Since there's no membership fee, and we still can't meet in person, we are asking
everyone to please just fill out the online registration form via our website. (For those of
you receiving a printed copy of this newsletter by mail we've attached a paper copy of
the membership form)
Completing the online form is very easy - just click on this link: Registration form. Or
go to the FWC website at https://uab.ca/fwc, select Membership from the list of options
on the left-hand side and click on the online registration form in the Registration section.
If you have difficulty with the online registration form, do please contact one of us at
membership.fwc@gmail.com or directory.fwc@gmail.com (phone numbers are in your
2019-20 directory).
Thank you so much - this will make tracking and processing much easier for us :)
The deadline for details to be included in the directory is September 30, 2021, so if we
haven't heard from you by then, unfortunately, we won't be able to include you in the
updated directory. Thank you in advance for getting your membership renewals in now.
Marie and Tricia
On another note, Bill and I will be leaving Edmonton in June or July (after we get the
vaccines). I want to say thank you to the club and all the wonderful members. I have
been with the club for 17 years and on Membership for 12 of them. Can you tell I liked
it!!! Bill retired in July, our daughter is presently in Ottawa and our family lives in
Ontario. Of course, Allan our son is in Sweden but we are not moving there – visit yes!
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Sorry, I can’t say goodbye in person but sending a virtual hug and wishing you all the
best in health and happiness. As far as membership goes, I leave you in the wonderful
hands of Pat Petersen, an experienced member who has also helped me many times at
the membership table. Thank you, Pat, for saying Yes.
Stay well, my friends.
Yours in friendship
Marie Dafoe
❖ MEMBER NEWS ❖
Congratulations to ...
Robert (Bob) Daniel Steadward, was promoted to the level of a companion of the
Order of Canada for his lifelong advocacy for athletes with disabilities.
Congratulations to Bob. Laura, you must be really proud!
Our condolences...
Elizabeth (Betty) Lilge, a long-term member of the FWC passed away in her 106th
year. Betty was active in the FWC, and its President from 1961-1962. Betty attended
the University of Alberta from 1934-1937 where she was a member of the women’s
basketball team as well as the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Betty worked as a school teacher
until her marriage in 1942 to Walter Lilge. Betty and Walter settled in Edmonton where
Walter was a professor at the University of Alberta. In 1949 they moved into their
newly-built home in Windsor Park where Betty lived for 70 years.
Beryl Williams, a long-time member of the FWC, passed away peacefully on Friday,
January 22, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 84. Her obituary published in the
Edmonton Journal on 30 January 2021 describes Beryl as outgoing, social, loved parties
and laughing. She was quick-witted and could keep up with the best of them!
It was with a notable zest for adventure that Beryl and Noel settled in Edmonton in
2002. Although Edmonton was home for 20 years, they spent most of their winters in
Arizona. There, she did what she had always done in new surroundings, she joined clubs
and made friends, enjoyed spending time with her growing family and continued to
travel the world
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❖ Interest Groups ❖
With a heavy heart, I must report that due to the nature of the pandemic some groups
cannot be active and are on hiatus. Below is a quick reference to all the interest groups
and their status. I encourage all members to contact the conveners of any of the groups
they wish to join. The Executive is working to keep our members in touch with each
other in old and new ways. Our first investment is a Zoom Pro licence that will facilitate
future virtual events. Ideas for new groups are always welcomed! Please reference the
directory for individual conveners’ contact information.
Donna Gorday
Active Interest Groups
Group Convener Method of Meeting
Creative Writing Christine Forth Zoom meetings, email
Knitting Linda Capjack Zoom meetings, email
Drawing Together Margot Wanke email/in-person outside
Garden Club Pat Petersen & Marcia Bercov outside
Golf Bonnie Autsen outside
Tennis Trica Unsworth outside-social distance
Walking with Waggers Marilyn Gaa outside - social distance
Walking Group Sylvia Kernahan outside - social distance
Lunching Out Laura Steadward Outside - if weather permits
Reading Circle Group 1 Lorene Everette Turner to exchange books
Reading Circle Group 2 Orla Ryan to exchange books
Reading Circle Mystery Jean Frost to exchange books
Book Discussion -
Evening Karen Bain Zoom meetings, email
Book Discussion -
Afternoon Cathy de Frece Zoom meetings, email
Cross Country Skiing Karen Doucet Wrapped up for the season
Couples Who Cook Peggi Ferguson-Pell Zoom meetings
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Interest Groups on Hiatus - They will be back soon.
You can still join these groups now and you will be kept in
the loop!
Group Name Convener
Mall Walkers Kay Quon
Bridge - Duplicate Vacant
Bridge -Mixed Lorna Stewart
Cookbook Club Sandra Wiebe
French Conversation Sarah Nyland
Fun and Board Games Rachel Frey
Gourmet Dining Bonnie Austen
International Movies Mualla Berksoy-Boluk
Play Reading Orla Ryan
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Interest Group Updates
Book Discussion – Afternoon
Conveners: Cathy de Frece and Valerie Wasylishen
Meets: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
The Afternoon Book Club
continues to meet via Zoom.
At our last meeting on
February 25, we had a short
discussion regarding what we
could submit for the FWC
March Newsletter. We all
agreed that it is preferable to
meet in person but the Zoom
meetings are working for the
present—everyone is excited
to see one another and the
commute is short. Of course, the ladies are missing the tea/coffee and goodies which
are a highlight of our in-person gatherings.
In January, Laura Steadward presented A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. In
February, Christine Forth presented Watching You Without Me by Lynn Coady. As
usual, the discussion was lively, with thought-provoking opinions from the ladies. In
March, Ellen Amrhein will present The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zaphón.
We will discuss American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins in April and The Difference by
Marine Endicott in May. We look forward to moving our meetings outdoors in May and
June
Book Discussion – Evening
Conveners: Karen Bain
Meets: Third Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.
When we met in June to select the books for this year, we planned to
meet via Zoom for the first meeting in September, then see how Covid
was evolving. Needless to say, we are continuing via Zoom. Although
we miss the personal contact and lovely snacks, several members have
mentioned the advantage of avoiding the cold, icy roads at night, relying
on other people for a ride, and we are joined by a member who has
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moved east. Generally, Zoom has been quite accommodating, although not without
technical difficulties!
We are open to new members and zoom offers an opportunity to meet with us if you are
interested in the books we are reviewing. Individual members volunteer to facilitate an
evening, provide information about the author, some insights into the book, then
coordinate the discussion so participants each have an opportunity to ask questions or
give their opinions and personal experiences related to the book. We have shared some
interviews on youtube and/or PowerPoints that add to the conversation. Typically, an
email and zoom invitation are sent a few days prior to each meeting as well as an email
of thanks and follow-up. Although this method of meeting is not ideal, we are
attempting to uphold the history of Evening Book Club which is one of the
longest-running interest groups of FWC.
In September we discussed Beverly McLachlin’s two books, Full Disclosure and Truth
Be Told. October involved a review of Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, including a
discussion of South Africa which has been visited by several members. In November, a
discussion of Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict and December The Tattooist of
Auschwitz by Heather Morris gave members an opportunity to share their experiences
of Britain, war and travel. Our January meeting provided a review of Little Yellow
House by Carissa Halton. Carissa joined us for this evening and was a delightful guest
with many insights into present life along 118th avenue. This book was published by the
University of Alberta Press, which we are happy to support.
Our current February book is Becoming by Michelle Obama. For March we have a
mixed meeting planned with no specific book. April will be a review of Shadow King
by Maaza Mengiste, and in May Middlemarch by George Eliot. With any luck for
immediate inoculations and less Covid threat, we will be able to hold an outside meeting
to select books for next year in June but will do so virtually if needed.
If you are interested in joining us for a specific book review or have further questions,
please contact Karen Bain kebain@telus.net A copy of the books selected, and an
organized schedule for the year can be emailed by request.
Couples Who Cook
Convener: Peggi Ferguson-Pell
Meets: Saturday evenings in members’ homes (six to eight times per year).
We Went to the Kasbah – and it was Good!
Couples Who Cook is still operating in virtual mode (who isn’t?) so on January 30, 14 of
us got together to enjoy a virtual Come to the Kasbah! Moroccan dinner in the
comfort of our own homes. We were encouraged to get relaxed and some chose to dine
while lounging on the floor with comfy pillows and flowing robes.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcWe decided not to have a set menu but rather offer a selection of Moroccan dishes that
people could pick and choose from that they were interested in making that night. We
were joined by Rachel and Craig's son Leo who was well-versed and most proficient in
Moroccan cookery – a future chef in the making. We also caught glimpses of other
fleeting visitors in the background – including some four-footed ones.
Everyone seemed very happy with their recipe choices and there were moments when
the only sound on Zoom was a rather contented mmmmmmm as people dug in.
One of the clear winners
of the evening was the
Khobz – the Moroccan
bread which we all
seemed to make with
success. If you are still on
the sourdough train – you
might want to stop off at
the Khobz station and
enjoy a delightful, easy
break.
Pat and Nils with their beautiful Khobz bread.
We mostly all tried a version of the lamb and prune tagine for our main course –
whether we had an actual tagine or not – and it filled our kitchens with wonderful
aromas, wrapped us in a delicious warmth, and for a moment or so we were transported
from Alberta in January to a dream of North Africa.
For dessert, several folks made the
orange cake which looked beautiful,
and I for one will be making the sliced
oranges again this summer - incredibly
simple, so refreshing and the orange
blossom water (sorry – I wimped out
and bought it on Amazon) totally
makes it. Below are several of the
recipes we used – please enjoy!
Jane and Rick show off their orange cake
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcPlease remember you are always
welcome to join us. In the
coming months, we might be
taking an online cooking class
and will certainly be holding a
few more virtual dinners – so
please give me a call or email –
we would love to have you join
us.
Christine and Alex join the group
Appetizer: Sesame haloumi bites recipe - Chatelaine.com
Bread: Moroccan Khobz Recipe - Basic Moroccan Bread Recipe - Taste of Maroc
Mains: http://www.mymoroccanfood.com/home/lamb-shank-prunes-tagine
Salad: Moroccan raw carrot salad - Caroline's Cooking
Desserts: Moroccan Sliced Oranges With Cinnamon Recipe (thespruceeats.com)
Easy Homemade Moroccan Orange Cake (Meskouta) Recipe (thespruceeats.com)
Creative Writing Support
Convener: Christine Forth
Meets: First Tuesday at 12:30 pm in the home of a member
Through the Summer and Fall of 2020, the Creative
Writing group continued to meet on members'
decks and patios, employing strict social distancing
(we even measured the distance between chairs!)
and wearing masks. But finally, the weather sent us
off our patios and onto Zoom, where we have been
meeting monthly since November to share our work
and provide mutual support to one another.
In addition, we created two pandemic projects. The first, thanks to member Sara
Norquay's technological wizardry, is a blog containing some of our stories. Please
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwccheck it out at https://fwcstories.wordpress.com/?s=blog It is a work in progress, so
by no means finished, but we hope to keep it going long after the pandemic is history.
Our other project was a progressive story. This is a fun activity that entails each
member writing a paragraph of a story, passing it to the next person, who adds a
paragraph and passes it to the third person, and so on. We've done this several times
before, but this time we took on the significant challenge of writing a murder mystery,
which is now in its concluding phase.
As with most people, our
relationship with Zoom is a
love-hate one, but we are
grateful that it has enabled
us to keep our group going
through this difficult time.
We very much hope that by
May of this year we will be
able to start meeting face to
face again.
Cross Country Ski
Convener: Karen Doucet
Meets: Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 a.m.
Good news / Bad news: Spring seems
to have arrived in Edmonton! The
cross-country ski group has wrapped
up activities for the season.
Winter and Covid challenging so
many of our activities, XC is one that
allowed us to be outside, exercising
and socializing responsibly. Starting
in November, we were trying to get
out twice each week, on Tuesdays and
Fridays. We went to Victoria, Riverside, Hawrelak, Argyll, and Gold Bar. We were a
small but enthusiastic group, sometimes just 2 skiers, sometimes 6 or 8.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcWe had our final ski (& outdoor picnic lunch)
at the Devon Golf Club on Friday, March 5.
We were treated to sunny blue skies and perfect
conditions. These tracks are maintained by the
Devon Nordic Club; a real find; on the list of
places to return to next year.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcDrawing Together
Convener: Margot Wanke
We are all looking forward to spring and summer when our group will be able to meet
together outdoors. In the meantime, the ladies of our group continue to draw on their
own, either inspired by a theme that is suggested to the whole group or following an
inspiration of their own.
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Convener: Pat Petersen and Marcia Bercov
Meets: Monthly (usually a Friday, April to October
Times vary and locations are in and around Edmonton
Well, the garden group has been as dormant as our gardens since the fall-winter
activities due to Covid-19. However, Spring is around the corner and many of us will
have had the first shot of the vaccine so there is hope. Over the winter months, I have
missed being able to go out to the garden to putter around. It was my salvation last
summer.
I did manage to get to Luminaria for an evening walk this year and I would highly
recommend it as the Agha Khan Garden and the walkway to it were decorated with
lights. Also, the garden has remained open all winter so you can book a time to go for a
walk there. Once there is less ice around I will arrange a time to go out there. It is easy
to be socially distanced in the gardens and they do require masks.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcNow that Spring is coming I do recommend going out to one of the many greenhouses
that are open even if it's just for a look and a walk around. I call it greenhouse therapy
as it always cheers me up.
I hope everyone is hanging in and hopefully we can book some events soon. I have
included pictures of some of the tomatoes and cucumbers I have started from seed.
Take care everyone.
Golf
Conveners: Bonnie Austen and Gillian Rostoke
Meets: Wednesdays at noon
Even with Covid 19 and its variants with us, the FWC Group is
hoping to golf this year. The driving ranges are now open and
there is hope, the courses will open soon.
FWC Golf is now in its 30th year. We are presently golfing at
Victoria on Wednesdays around noon. If you have not been part
of this group before and want to learn more about it, contact
Bonnie Austen or Gillian Rostoker
Knitting
Conveners: Linda Capjack and Linda Sorensen
Meets: First Monday of each month from October to May, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
The knitting group continues to meet virtually - mostly near the first Monday of each
month, which would be our regular meeting time. Members actively share what is on
their needles through photos and email. Others join in with comments about projects,
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about how they are coping with the Covid restrictions. The knitters are thankful to have
knitting as a pastime when they are spending a great deal of time at home. No one
wants to run out of yarn!
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Convener: Tricia Unsworth
Meets:
May to end September: outdoors at southside community courts, various days
and times
October to end April: Mondays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., indoors at Saville Centre
(Subject to change due to possible COVID restrictions and having sufficient
players in the group)
If you would like to join us for tennis, when we're able to start up
again, please let me know. We're always open to new members at
about a 3.5 level. Mondays from 12-1 pm. More details on the FWC
website.
Walking Group
Conveners: Margot Wanke and Sylvia Kernahan
Meets: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. at various outdoor locations
On February 25th, our
walking group of seven
ladies met in the main
parking lot of Hawrelak
Park. That day, we chose
to walk along the path
that follows the river
behind the Royal Mayfair
golf club. The path was
excellent and the weather
was beautiful. The
halfway point found us
underneath the Groat
Road Bridge. From there we had a glimpse of Emily Murphy Park before we started the
return leg of the walk. At the finish, we had walked 7800 steps. As always, Marcia took
photos.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwc❖ Winter 2021 Events ❖
Spring Luncheon – March 21, 2021
By Karen Doucet
Sunday afternoon, March 21, FWC members were invited to attend the 2021 version of
a ‘Spring Luncheon’. Of course, there was no lunch! 38 FWC members tuned in for a
Zoom presentation by Ellen Schoeck. Ellen’s extremely timely presentation was centred
on the history of the Ring Houses and the people who built them and made them home.
She spoke of the direct links to many of the University of Alberta’s most prominent
historical citizens.
From the University’s website:
“The Ring Houses have been in the process of decommissioning for nearly two
years due to chronic maintenance issues and the houses’ inability to effectively
support the university’s academic and research mission.
Now that all activities in the Ring Houses have been relocated to more suitable
spaces on campus, the utilities have been turned off. The integrity of each house
will continue to degrade, leading to the necessary removal of the houses..”
A petition and public outcry have led to Plan B which is to sell and relocate the houses.
The final decisions have yet to be made. More information from the University can be
found here: https://www.ualberta.ca/vice-president-facilities-operations/house-sale.html
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcEllen Schoeck is the author of five histories of the University of Alberta. Ellen has been
a member of the FWC and has spoken to the FWC in the past (2006). She was happy to
see many familiar faces in our ‘Zoom boxes’. It was also interesting to hear that our own
members have some very personal and direct connections to the Ring Houses.
For those who missed the presentation, the recorded part is available on YouTube by
following this link: https://youtu.be/LBCHI4-96bU
Thank you once again to Marilyn Steier for the technical assistance and video editing.
Zoom Seminar - February 22. 2021
‘Keeping Strong as we Age’
By Karen Doucet
On Monday afternoon, February 22, FWC held a Zoom
seminar entitled ‘Keeping Strong as we Age’
Resident exercise expert, and FWC member, Bonnie Austen,
welcomed us to a discussion on the long-term physical and
mental benefits of moving, walking, building strength and
endurance. After the information, we all participated in some
simple exercises that are easy to integrate into daily life.
Bonnie was ably supported in the tech department by FWC
member Marilyn Steier.
While we certainly miss getting together in person, 30 members spent a happy hour,
spent chatting with friends. We were even joined by a member, recently moved to
Ottawa; it was nice to connect with her.
As attendance was limited, and some may want to review the exercises suggested, a
video of the presentation has been made. Marilyn and her son Paul have tidied up the
recording and posted it on YouTube. Thank you, Marilyn and Paul!
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcKeeping Strong as We Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMM99sjcovs
Additionally, here is the link to the Fall Prevention presentation from October:
Staying Independent: Fall Prevention:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXPOG69nCqQ
Thank you Bonnie and Marilyn!
Recognizing FWC’s Long-Standing Members
As the vaccines roll out we expect to be back in person in the not too distant future!
Unfortunately, this year we are unable to hold the annual Coffee Morning to honour and
recognize the commitment and dedication of the many long-term FWC members.
A list of the FWC’s long-standing members for 2020-2021 follows on the next page.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwc2020 -2021 LONG STANDING FWC MEMBERS
GOLD MEMBER RED MEMBER
> 50 YEARS 25-49 YEARS
YEAR NAME YEAR NAME
1950 Barbara Blackley 1971 Julia Boberg
1950 Margaret Maclean 1972 Gretchen Brundin
1951 Marion Elder 1972 Lorraine Kucey
1958 Beverly Kebale 1972 Norma McIntosh
1959 Marilyn Darwish 1972 Elna Nash
1959 Elizabeth Smith 1972 Sarah Nyland
1960 Faye Kay 1974 Sylvia Kernahan
1961 Susan Carnahan 1974 Elsie Osadetz
1962 Joan Hardin 1975 Ilonka Wormsbecker
1962 Margaret Tait 1978 Christine Kyriakides
1963 Vi Moskalyk 1980 Pat Eidem
1963 Helen Otto 1982 Magdalene McDowall
1965 Dorothy Alderman 1983 Rita Kopecky
1966 Eve Campbell 1983 Orla Ryan
1966 Sheenah Coutts 1984 Beverly Oster
1966 Sheila Petersen 1984 Jane Wilson
1966 Kay Quon 1985 Nora Stovel
1968 Fidelma Muldowney 1986 Marj Foth
1969 Barbara Horowitz 1987 Rhoda Sheinin
1969 Joan Hube 1990 Jean Frost
1969 Hannelore Pinnington 1990 Joyce Henderson
1970 Patricia Morgenstern 1991 Margot Wanke
1970 Joan ROSSALL 1992 Eunice Barron
1970 Robyn Sperber 1992 Gillian Rostoker
1970 Laura Steadward 1993 Bonnie Austen
1993 Gaye Jones
1995 Marcia Bercov
1995 Marilyn Gaa
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwc❖ The Lighter Side of COVID ❖
Hopefully, this will soon be something from our past!
“Let's take off all their personal protective equipment”
Source: The New Yorker, March 29, 2021. Cartoon by Yasin Osman
Source: Ray Billingsley, via King Features Syndicate, Inc
Source: Stephan Pastis
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwc❖ Summary of Executive Positions Vacancies ❖
Program Committee
The Program Committee plans events of general interest that gather the whole of the
membership together. The Program Committee has 2-4 members, elected for a rolling
two-year term. The committee schedules venues, events and speakers and works within
a budget for these events.
Secretary
This is an interesting position for anyone who wants to keep track of everything
happening in the Club and how we are evolving as an organization. It involves taking
minutes of the Executive meetings (four per year, plus the handover meeting to the new
Executive in June) and the AGM. While not a big-time commitment, it is an essential
one for the Club. Executive.
Treasurer
The principal responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain accurate financial records for
the FWC. It primarily involves managing the FWC bank accounts by depositing cash &
cheque payments and paying invoices and expense claims incurred on behalf of FWC.
In consultation with the President, Vice-President and Program Committee, the treasurer
prepares a yearly budget.
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April 2021 http://uab.ca/fwcDate________________
Nominator (if applicable) ______________________________________
Name _____________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________
What positions are you interested in?
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Relevant experience (if applicable)
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Area(s) of expertise you wish to contribute
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All applications/nominations for executive positions are greatly
appreciated.
Please e-mail Jan Heaman at past.president@gmail.com for details, or
mail & phone contact through your directory.
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