CNPA Fraser Valley
Canadian National Railway Pensioners Association
Good Times, Good Friends
Is there anything better than re-connecting with old friends? That's what happened when Fred Coates was visiting from Australia, where he has lived since retirement. The old guard gathered for a visit.
Pictured above:
Back Row left to right: Barry Jones, Al "Curly" Pegg, Alex Hui, and Clark Gray (Supervisor Neptune Terminals).
Seated: Al Rylott (Lynn Creek YM) and Fred Coates (Lynn Creek GYM).
CNPA Fraser Valley Council Blanket Donation May 2023
In May of this year CNPA Fraser Valley Council (E9) donated 14 blankets to the Church in the Valley's Outreach program. Barry Jones made the presentation to the church pastor (above).
Al "Curly" Pegg Birthday March Meeting 2023
Rod McIvor and Al "Curly" Pegg at Curly's 93rd birthday celebration. Congrats!
Shoemaker Anniversary January Meeting 2023
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A plaque was presented to Vic Locke in appreciation for his commitment to the CNRE Credit Union, and the CN Pensioners association.
Ross Dewar made the presentation to Vic at his care home at the end of January. Also in attendance were Roy Locke (Vic's son), Shelley Harradine, Vince Shoemaker, Rod McIvor, and Peter Hordyski.
Pizza was served and some time was spent talking about the good old days on CN.
Peter Horodyski, Vic Locke, Ross Dewar.
l-r Shelley Harradine, Vince Shoemaker, Vic Locke (seated) Ross Dewar, Rod McIvor, Peter Horodyski.
Christmas Luncheon 2022
Fraser Valley CNPA held our annual Christmas Luncheon on Wednesday December 14th. A total of 96 tickets were sold for our luncheon, and there was a good turnout from both the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Branches of the CNPA.
Entertainment was provided by Elvis Impersonator Peter Yap and Opera Singer Alice Crestigo.
President Barry Jones acknowledged and thanked Ross Dewar, who is stepping down as Membership Secretary in January 2023 after more then 20 years of volunteer service on the Fraser Valley CNPA Executive. Joey Valliers-Jorgensen presented Ross with a Thank You gift on behalf of the Fraser Valley CNPA members.
A special thank you goes out to Keith Dyrda for donating the beautiful hand made wishing well, which was one of the many door prizes awarded.
Our thanks goes out to all in attendance who donated food and cash for the Food Bank. In addition to the mountain of food, we raised $500.00 in cash donations to the Church in the Valley local Food Bank.
Here are some pictures of the event.
Remembrance Day Services Nov 11, 2022
As you know, the CNPA Fraser Valley chapter sponsors a wreath on Remembrance Day at each of the Chilliwack, Aldergrove and Cloverdale Legions.
Wreaths were placed this year by CNPA Fraser Valley Executive members:
Barry Jones - Chilliwack Cenotaph
Ross Dewar - Aldergrove Cenotaph
Rae Sexton - Cloverdale Cenotaph
Rae Sexton - Placing the wreath in Cloverdale
Ross Dewar - Placing the wreath in Aldergrove
Chilliwack Cenotaph and CN Pensioners wreath placed by Barry Jones
50th Wedding Anniversary
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At the September 2022 meeting, a special presentation was made to John & Maria Nowak celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. A cake, and card (with cheque) was presented to Maria and John. Coffee and sandwiches were served as well, to honor their celebration.
Congratulations John & Maria!
After our luncheon, the remaining food was donated to The Cyrus Center for Teens in Abbotsford. It was greatly appreciated!
