THE MESSENGER

The Clearbrook Golden Age Society’s Annual Membership Meeting was held on Thursday, April 3, 2008. Committee Reports were received, Financial Statements were presented, and the following new Directors were elected to a three-year term: Peter Giesbrecht, Nickolas Harder, Hans Hofenk, and Katie Rast. In addition, Marie Carter was elected for one-year term to replace Christel Holmann who had resigned following the completion of two years of her three-year term. Additional copies of the Annual Report are available in the Office. A complete list of all Board Directors and Committees may be found inside this newsletter.

All volunteers were recognized at the Annual Meeting and a great big THANK YOU! was given in appreciation for their dedication and commitment. Canada’s national Volunteer Week is being held from April 27 - May 3; a time to pay tribute to volunteers’ hard work and recognize the numerous ways in which they improve our communities. The Garden Park Tower Staff want to invite all of Clearbrook Golden Age Society’s volunteers and their spouses to join us for a special Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 8:00 am in the Magnolia (Dining) Room and enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared especially for you by the Garden Park Tower Staff. Please sign up in the Office if you plan to come.

Mountaineer - Whistler
May 29, 2008
Take a picturesque train ride from Vancouver to Whistler where you can enjoy a few hours in Whistler Village before returning to Vancouver via the train.

“The Papoose” Sunshine Coast Cruise
June 11&12, 2008
Drive to Horseshoe Bay to Board the Langdale Ferry to the Sechelt Peninsula.  The proceed up the scenic Sunshine Coast to Egmont where you will board The Papoose for a 3-hour cruise up the Inlets.  Enjoy a delicious dinner in Sechelt where you will spend the night.  On Day 2 a step-on guide will take you to sights along the way to Gibsons, where you will have lunch before returning home.

Imax & Grouse Mountain
June 19, 2008
Travel to Canada Place in Vancouver for an experience that will take your breath away. Imax provides you with a larger-than-life escape, putting you into the heart of the action. Then take a gondola up Grouse Mountain for a delicious full-course dinner and a bird’s-eye view of Greater Vancouver.