We are pleased to advise that not only have retirees been invited to a Christmas Lunch at the College this year but also that the lunch itself is free.
The buffet style meal features Roast Sirloin Beef au jus OR Chicken a la King OR a vegetarian option of Cauliflower Risotto and also includes, potatoes, beans, rolls, seasonal salad, holiday trifle, and coffee/tea/water. A cash bar will also be available and there will be a silent auction and a 50-50 draw, with proceeds supporting the Student Emergency Fund. The dates and deadlines for signing up are as follows:

Cornwall Campus        December 17              Deadline of Dec 5

Brockville Campus      December 18              Deadline of Dec 6

Kingston Campus        December 19              Deadline of Dec 9

To register for one of these lunches, please click on the Eventbrite link above that applies to the campus lunch you plan to attend.


If you have difficulties in getting registered through this means (after giving it the good ol’ college try), you can give your name, and lunch date, to Maggie Stevens, by phoning 613-5400, ext 1199, or emailing MStevens@sl.on.ca. Be sure to specify which lunch you would like to attend and don’t forget the deadlines that apply.
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​Our last social event of 2019

      We had a full house at our Retirees Association Lunch on November 13 in the Cataraqui Golf Club. Good company, good conversation and good food. It was fun. Check the photos below.  
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Retirees in Kingston
will remember Tom Harpell

Tom was the power behind “The Greg Awards”, that annual presentation of videos produced by APR students on behalf of various non-profit agencies in Kingston. Tom taught video production and  was executive producer of those excellent videos created and edited in the battleship room on the fourth floor of the main Kingston building.  He was often aided and abetted by David Schleich.
       Well, Tom on keyboard and buddy Rob Watkins on guitar, have now been “discovered” as singer-songwriters. The musical duo have produced an album, Boondog Quip, just released by Revolver Records of the U.K. You can read all about them in this Napanee Beaver report and you can listen on Spotify.
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We got together on Wednesday, October 16
for another "coffee and conversation" 

It was our last "Coffee and Conversation" of 2019, held in the first floor lounge at 1066 King West, the most westerly of the three high rise buildings past the college and across from the Cataraqui Golf Club. Check out the photo slideshow below. 
It is a time-tested approach that never fails. Find a suitable venue, bring in coffee and snacks, open the doors at the appropriate time, and stand back and watch the lively chatter and smiling faces. Among the many fine photos taken by Webmaster Ron, you will find:
  • Past Association President Kathy demonstrating her skill in pouring coffee
  • Chuck hugging ladies shamelessly
  • Ian and Larry saying “I can’t believe ____ got elected either.” [Fill in the blank]
  • Jack telling Bill that he has sworn off rollerblading permanently.
  • Steve remembering the good old days with the auditron
If you haven’t made it to these social gatherings, what is holding you back? Come and reconnect with your former colleagues. You have one more opportunity in 2019 – the lunch gathering at the Cataraqui Golf Club on Nov 13. Details will be mailed to all members soon (and placed at this website too).
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The College's weekly newsletter
for Staff and Faculty, 

This is SLC:
​Our College News

is published weekly with content about
SLC people, programs,
students, and communities.

You can read it all here

The "Our College News" of October 31, 2019, carried a a small piece "Hidden Gems at SLC: Where & What Am I?"There follows an invitation to submit memories of Hidden Gems.
​       Read Dick Tindal's  "Hidden Gem". 
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Annual Golf Tournament
​& 19th Hole Social
​was very successful
September 3, 2019
We are an organization dedicated to facilitating contact between former staff members of St. Lawrence College. Our focus is primarily on social activities but we also advocate on matters of interest to our members, including pensions.​
Members of Executive
(Elected at the 2019 AGM)
  • ​Nancy Sudak, President
  • Pennie Carr-Harris, Vice-President 
  • Thelma Mott, Treasurer and Membership
  • ​Dick Tindal, Social Convenor
  • Ron Kelly, Webmaster
  • Bill Kirby, Founder
  • John Anderson Immediate Past President

Nancy, Pennie, Thelma,  Dick, Ron, Bill and John

Membership Application Form

If you are interested in joining us. Just Click the button below, print the PDF, fill in the information and mail it with your membership fee. Or join at any meeting of the Association.
​You're welcome!

Verna Lee was a Red Baron

Dick Tindal
The ground-breaking (or should that be ice-breaking) Red Barons were a ladies hockey team based in Kingston that began some 50 years ago and included Verna Lee, a former Kingston Campus employee and a member of the Retirees Association.
    Verna was among those who came to 1066 King West (where two others from the Red Barons live) on a Sunday morning in early November and I was asked – as the resident roving reporter – to attend and take some photos.
     The members of the team had gathered to meet with Bridget Doherty, City Councillor for this district, to present her with a cheque for the Sisters of Providence, as part of the funds left from their recent reunion – but I am getting ahead of the story.
​    It is time to learn more about this legendary hockey team, as recounted by Verna Lee, Red Baron #10.
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The Kingston Printmakers exhibition,
Hot Off the Press
is now on view  in the Window Art Gallery,
Victoria at the corner of Princess

​SLC Retirees member Barb Carr is one of the artists showing their art at an exhibition and sale of works in a wide variety of printmaking techniques. "A piece of local art makes a great Christmas present," says Barb.
     Exhibitors include Margaret Bignell, Barb Carr, Wendy Cain, Fanny Cecconi, Rebecca Cowan, Kym Fenlon-Spazuk, Judith Gould, Jane Hamilton-Khaan and Elizabeth Pulker.
     The show runs until November 24 with a reception from 2 - 4 p.m on the closing day.

For further information visit the gallery's website http://www.windowartgallerykingston.com/
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​​Annual General Meeting
​15 May, 2019

The Annual General Meeting of our Association was held on May 15, 2019
at the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club.
Report and Photos Here
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Coffee & Conversation
April 11, 2019

Report and Photos Here
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Guess who?

Picture

Ooops! Larry Chouinard has already identified everyone!

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Ever wonder how a drone might view the Kingston Campus?

Here's a link to a fast 60-second video overview

2018 IN REVIEW

Last year was a good year
​ for our association. Here are some of the highlights​

Read Dick Tindal's newest
Retiree Reflections,
Ruminations, and Ramblings (R4)

Click the Title below
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The Book of Memories

highlighting the first half century of SLC has been published! You can read an electronic copy HERE
Or order a printed copy with a click of this button
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 Root Cellar Memories

Dick Tindal's Retiree Association column in a recent issue of Voyageur  focused on the Root Cellar and its role in the rich social life of the college in the early decades. Dick  issued an invitation to our members to share their memories of this venerable site.  He is pleased to pass along this contribution from John Mason which illustrates the extensive volunteer activities of early Root Cellar members.
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No Rocking Chair Yet!
Volunteering
Many, many retirees are actively volunteering throughout the community. 
Here is Dick Tindal's surprising REPORT

You can reach the Volunteer page anytime
by clicking on the drop-down tab Volunteers
under Bulletin Board
Check our most recent listing Ryandale Shelter