Most people know, and enjoy, the familiar song “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.”
          That refrain is a reality for most of the SLC international students, who are not able to make the trek home for the holiday season.
​           In response, the International Office at SLC has introduced the​ Friends for Dinner – Holiday Program. Staff who have participated in the past have formed friendships with their "Christmas" students, and it has been a great learning experience for all involved.
​         At the initiative of our Association President Nancy, we have been invited to share in this expression of hospitality.

How it works

Laura Caldwell, International Student Advisor
If you can host an international student this Christmas, please reply to me by December 13th at lcaldwell@sl.on.ca, confirming your participation and giving your email and phone number.
          I will then pair you with a student who has signed up, introduce you both via email, and share your contact details with one another by the following week. You would then send an invitation to the student and make all arrangements.
          I am looking forward to hearing back from many of you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. You can email me or phone (613-544-5400, extension 1883), or you can drop in to Room 11190 at the College, anytime between 2 and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.
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Final social event of 2018

 Lunch at the Cataraqui Golf Club on Wednesday November 21st

Even with inflation and the bank rate moving steadily upward, Dick Tindal, Social Convenor, negotiated an incredible deal -- a range of choices available at our last Golf Club dinner – and at the same total price of $20 (tax and tip included). 

A special feature of the lunch was a short talk by Michelle McCaugherty from Dawn House in Kingston. Our Association donated some money to the charity.​

Click on the photo to read all about the lunch,  meet some of the guests
​and learn about Dawn House

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New Student Centre
​at St. Lawrence nears completion

A number of retirees from the college toured the new facilities on November 21. The college has come a long way from the basement of LCVI!

Click on the photo to
​read Anne Breault's perspective
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Barb Astbury 

We have just learned of the passing of Barb Astbury, age 64, on December 3, 2018. A long standing and intrinsic part of ITS Services on Brockville campus, Barb was living in Delta, Ontario, at the time of her death. 
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Dorothy Bird

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Passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Dec. 05th in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald (2001), and predeceased by her brother John (1999), she leaves to mourn, her loving children: Judith Adam (Alex, deceased), Vaughan (Lois), Christine Showler (Larry) and Colin; her grandchildren: Ian, Douglas (Jen), Jesse, Emily and Justin. Great grandchildren McKenna, Avery and Alexander. As well as her sister-in-law, Kay and many nieces and nephews.

Dorothy worked at St. Lawrence College from 1973 to 1984, beginning as a Switchboard Operator. in 1980 became a Clerk for the Learning Resource Centre. Beneath her sweet and innocent demeanour, Dorothy had a shrewd awareness of people. She genuinely liked the students and helped to create a warm and pleasant atmosphere through her work at the library’s front desk. In retirement, Dorothy enjoyed travelling with her husband, Donald, especially if this involved visiting their two sons.  


A funeral service will take place at James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd., Kingston, Ont. at 11:00am, Monday, Dec. 10th, with visitation from 10:00 to 10:50.  An interment will follow the reception at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.  Donations to the charity of your choice can be made in her memory.
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20th Annual SLC Retirees
Golf Tournament & Social

was held on Tuesday September 4th, continuing the tradition of holding it on the first day of fall classes to celebrate the fact that retirees don’t have to be there!

To read about it and to view some photos of the seniors who played, click on the button below:

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David Schleich 

Read about him here in a Feature article by Dick Tindal​
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.
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Put these dates in your calendar
April 10, 2019: a spring 2019 coffee and conversation in the lounge at 1066 King West 
May 15, 2019: our next AGM will be held in Venue Room C at St. Lawrence College, KIngston 
Check back here on the website for further information. Members will also be notified by email.
Members of Executive
(Elected at the 2018 AGM)
  • Nancy Sudak, President 
  • Pennie Carr-Harris, Vice-President 
  • Thelma Mott, Treasurer and Membership
  • Anne Breault, Secretary 
  • Dick Tindal, Social Convenor
    Ron Kelly, Webmaster
  • Bill Kirby, Founder
  • John Anderson Immediate Past President

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

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D-Day Tour 2019

Terri McDade recently met up with Barb Canton at an event commemorating Hill 70. She is a retired elementary school teacher from Kingston and is organizing a D-Day Tour. The following is relevant information for anyone who may be interested in a D-Day  tour next June. 

Her home number is 613-353-2812 if any one has any questions, or they can email her at barbarajcanton@gmail.com.

The information is also available on the web if you follow: grouptoursite.ca/rto.
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On the website it shows the itinerary and the “base price” before flights. You can choose to leave from Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver etc. and it will give a price based on that gateway. She has arranged for a flight from Kingston via Toronto as well (and it is only $135 more than flying from TO!) 
So, pricing is as follows:
With flight from Kingston $6884 (but you need to call in to Go Ahead tours to ask for the Kingston gateway flight)
With flight from Toronto $6749
With flight from Montreal $6829
With flight from Ottawa $6854
They also have a few optional excursions that cost extra and they are listed both on the brochure and on the web.
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Two new postings on the Bulletin Board. To read them, click the link in the navigation bar at the top of the page.

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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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No Rocking Chair Yet!
Volunteering
​was discussed at the AGM in May.
​ It was suggested that Dick Tindal would inquire into the volunteer work of our members. Here is his surprising REPORT
You can reach the Volunteer page anytime by clicking on the drop-down tab Volunteers under Bulletin Board

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Annual General
Meeting, 2018
Our AGM was hosted once again by St. Lawrence College
in the Empire Boardroom.
on May 16.
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 Root Cellar Memories

Dick Tindal's Retiree Association column in the upcoming issue of Voyageur will focus 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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A “Coffee and Conversation” gathering was held on Wednesday October 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 or so, in the first floor lounge at 1066 King Street West,
Check the photos here

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Volunteer Opportunity with
Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA)

Ruth Tracy has provided information on another volunteer activity involving our retirees. The focus of the OWA is the environment, soil and waterfront issues, along with teaching children how to identify different types of trees and forest plants. It has 22 chapters in Ontario and the local Limestone Chapter has 120 members. See

https://www.ontariowoodlot.com/get-to-know-owa/chapters/limestone-chapter.
 If offers free lectures (often held at the Cataraqui Conservation Authority offices just north of the city along Division Street), family field days, and tree planting events.

Those active in this organization in the past include Marilyn Murphy (now living in New Zealand) and Nathalie Sorensen. Ruth is Secretary of the Limestone Chapter and can be contacted at ruthtracy@xplornet.com if you would like more information about this organization. 
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