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Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Moose Jaw Branch
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Give Thanks This October with STS Moose Jaw
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Message From Your Local Branch President
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What a wonderful autumn season we have entered! The sun sparkles through the brilliant colours on the trees. Harvesting is in full swing after the deluge of rain. We are digging our carrots, cleaning off tomatoes and garden produce. The evenings are so warm I often snuggle in my new puffy lawn chair watching the moon and listening to the night sounds. It is, indeed, a gentle time of the year.
It hardly seems possible that a month has passed since we celebrated the Hell With The Bell Breakfast. Thank you to everyone who joined us to enjoy food and fellowship. The September luncheon followed in mid-September, and many of us took notes while listening to Ken Pike from Purple Shield as he explained tasks we should tend to as we grow older. Our next luncheon will be held November 18.
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When you are next in Crescent Park, please stop and see the memorial for Christine Boyczuk. More than a dozen city organizations, including both school boards and our STS Moose Jaw Chapter, contributed time and funds to plan the memorial. It is a fitting tribute for our colleague who devoted so many years to literacy projects throughout our city and the province.
As we approach Thanksgiving, let us be thankful for the ordinary miracles that fill out life every single day. I recently read, “If you have a family that loves you, a few good friends, food on your table, and a roof over your head, you are richer than you think.” Gratitude changes everything. So, take a moment and simply give thanks.
Once again, you are reminded to use your Health Spending Account.
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👩🎓New Beginnings Grants Now Available
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The Canadian Federation of University Women was formed in 1919; subsequently, it has over a century-long tradition of supporting education and promoting equal opportunity to quality education for all women. As a retired teacher and a long-time member CFUW, I want to spread the word about our New Beginnings Grant(s) available for 2026-27. In 2025, I had the honour of presenting the Grant to a local student who used it to attend Sask Poly, where she received her Business Diploma with a specialty in Human Resources. If you know of someone who would meet the qualifications and benefit from the NBG, please pass this information on to them: CFUW Saskatchewan New Beginnings Grant
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⚕️Did You Know?: More Great Health Info from Sunil
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Did you know that our Group Benefits Plan now provides a vaccine benefit? Each calendar year, you can use $500 toward the purchase of any vaccine you may need. It is an 80% co-pay, so if the vaccine costs $400, you will be reimbursed for $320. This is a yearly benefit, so you can plan for your vaccine health needs.
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📖 Fall 2026 Outreach Magazine Available
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The Fall 2026 issue of Outreach is now available on the STS website:
https://www.sts.sk.ca/outreach If you wish to unsubscribe from receiving email notification and receive a paper copy of this magazine, please contact the STS office at sts@sts.sk.ca
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Remember to send the STS your new address whenever you move. Please use the Change of Address Form linked below, from the provincial STS website: Change of Form Address
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🧓 Spotlight on Seniors This Tuesday
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Spotlight on Seniors is an event designed to both educate and entertain older adults in Saskatoon and the surrounding area. It covers a wide range of topics, from hobbies and investments to careers, vacations, education, and retirement. Anything that has an impact on the lives of older adults is included in this showcase. Spotlight on Seniors is packed with entertainment, activities, food and fun. Explore more than 80 tradeshow booths and exhibits, enjoy demos, samples, great food and meet new people in one convenient location. Join us at TCU Place, Saskatoon, for Spotlight for Seniors and get connected with the latest products and services for older adults 55+. Learn more at https://www.scoa.ca/classes-and-events/spotlight-on-seniors
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Date: November 17, 2026
Host: Saskatoon Chapter
Location: Saskatoon Bridge Club, 3041 Louise Street
Contact: Judy Pidskalny
pidskalnyj@gmail.com or (306) 220-9347 The registration form can be found on the STS website: https://www.sts.sk.ca/s/Kaiser-Registration-Form.pdf Deadline to register is November 9, 2026.
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🎓 USask College of Education Centennial
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In 2027, the College of Education will mark its 100th anniversary through celebration, engagement, and storytelling. As we celebrate 100 years of the College of Education, we invite you to share a reflection, memory, or story from your time as a student or throughout your career in education. Please share a meaningful moment from your studies, an experience that shaped your teaching, or a personal or professional update you would like to share with the College community. Share your stories, memories, career milestones, achievements, and life updates since you graduated (300-word limit) on the submission website: https://education.usask.ca/centennial/alumni-story-submissions.php
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