news&views Spring 2019 | Page 32

Thursday, April 25th “Steppin’ Out 2019,” the 13th annual banquet and conference for retired colleagues and friends. We’re saving a spot just for you. Join us for dinner followed by an entertaining evening as we welcome back Magnolia Buckskin. Band members Corry Ulan, Emily Triggs, Natasha Platt, and Kathy Cook have been winning the hearts of audiences for more than half a decade with their intriguing lyrics and captivating arrangements. They will bring a flavourful blend of grassroots, folk, and acoustic pop music, highlighting sweet harmonies laced with banjo, accordion, clarinet, mandolin, bass and guitar. Add that to the cuisine of the Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel for a perfect kick-off to the conference. Friday, April 26th Breakfast, a kick-off session with music therapist Jennifer Buchanan, lunch, a wind-up social hour and, in between, the opportunity to choose from over twenty-four exciting presentations on a range of topics that include active ageing, benefits, cannabis, drawing, fitness, finance, gardening, genealogy, health, heritage, history, leisure, lifestyle, making a difference in the community, photography, activities in and around Calgary, volunteerism, and more. Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel and Conference Centre 3515 26 Street NE Calgary, Alberta Complete program and registration information is available online at calgaryretiredteachers.org or contact Linda Manwarren at 403-259-5597 or or contact Linda Manwarren at 403-259-5597 [email protected] CRTA wishes to thank the following funders and CRTA for wishes to thank the following funders and sp sponsors making our conference possible. or contact Linda Manwarren at 403-259-5597 or [email protected] possible. CRTA wishes to thank the following funders and sponsors for making our conference possible. 32 | arta.net