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BOMPA, Southern Alberta – Jubilations Dinner Theatre Event
June 10, 2025
We are hosting another Jubilations Dinner Theater Event.
Tickets are now on sale.
We are limited to 20 tickets so please purchase early.
ABBAMANIA – Back to the Disco Dimension!
Sunday August 3, 2025 – Doors open at 5:00 PM
1002 – 37th Street SW, Westbrook Mall, Calgary, AB
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along with ABBAMANIA at Jubilations.
ABBAMANIA, a rollicking musical parody that turns iconic ABBA hits on their head.
This show blends beloved ABBA classics with side-splitting humour and outrageous
twists. It's a high energy celebration of ABBA's timeless music with a hilariously absurd
spin that guarantees a night of unforgettable fun!
Cost $50
Price includes a three course meal (choice of entrees) and coffee or tea.
Pop and alcoholic beverages are an additional cost.
Register by E-TRANSFER TO bompasa.bd@gmail.com including name(s)
OR
MAIL TO JANE BENNETT AT 2796 SIGNAL HILL HTS SW, CALGARY, AB T3H 2J1
PHONE 403-246-3953
REGISTRATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 30, 2025
Please obtain tickets from Jane Bennett in the lobby after 4:30 PM.
Midland, Barrie & Orillia Retirees' Lunch
June 6, 2025
Retirees from Midland, Barrie and Orillia met for lunch:
Fern Sisulak
Kelly Hastings
Linda Bauman
Lucille Hutchinson
Arlene Brock
Good friendships continue!
Thanks to Fern Sisulak for sharing.
37th Annual Windsor Lady Retirees Luncheon
June 6, 2025
The 37th Annual Windsor Lady Retirees Luncheon was held June 4th with some faces we haven't seen in a few years and many who were definitely missed.
There were 34 who attended and we thank Cramdons for their excellent and attentive service and great food.
It was nice catching up on what everyone has been doing and many plans were being made to get together more often and hopefully to attend next year.
To see all the photos click Here
“An Adventure to Remember” by Chuck Joynt, London, Ontario
May 23, 2025

Northern Alberta Luncheon June 6
May 21, 2025
We will be meeting for lunch on June 6 at 12:30 at the Backyard Smokehouse 13503 St Albert Trail. Please RSVP dbrausen@shaw.ca
Thanks
Donna Brausen
Saskatoon Mini Golf
May 20, 2025
On Tuesday May 13th the Saskatoon Pensioners once again gathered at Market Mall Mini Golf for some fun without sun. Seventeen retirees batted the ball around 18 holes of mini golf with a few holes in one -- two of them by one of our organizers.
There were seven more of us who met the golfers at the Coachman Restaurant in Market Mall for a good lunch and some door prizes. Thank you to the new organizers.
Submitted by: Merilynn Coomber
Click Here to view all the photos.
Invitation: 37th Annual BMO Lady Retirees Luncheon, Windsor, ON area
May 16, 2025
Wednesday June 4th, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.
Cramdons on Dougall
2950 Dougall at West Grand
Please RSVP to June Bulmer
at 519-735-9552
by May 31st
Don't forget your toonie!
“Life in the Branch Network - An Oktoberfest to Remember” by Dave Harmer, Editor
May 4, 2025
Earlier this year I wrote about some memorable or unusual incidents or situations that I was involved in while working as Administration Manager of Simcoe branch in the early 1970’s. This is the third and last part of my stories.
(In case you missed my two previous stories, Click to read “The Theatre” and/or Click to read “An Unusual Trip to the Sub-Agency” which are now filed in our archives.)
Click to read, “An Oktoberfest to Remember”.
BOMPA - Old Guys Lunch April 29th 2025
May 3, 2025
It was a wonderful lunch at Sharkey's in Ladner that sixteen happy retirees enjoyed on April 29th. Ably arranged by Allan and Eric, it was the Islanders' turn to sail across the Salish Sea. The weather was simply the 'best', the flowering trees showed off their beauty and everything was green (except the water, which was blue, of course). Many subjects of import were discussed and puzzles solved, none of which came to memory later. Old friendships continued to flourish, newer ones were made firmer and all agreed it was a 'very good day.'
Submitted by Earl Hansford.
PS: You may see that there are only 14 in the picture, 2 were tardy, the server/photographer was busy and, alas, they were missed.
Invitation: Summer Quarterly Meeting - June 12, 2025 - Heintzman House
May 3, 2025
BMO FINANCIAL GROUP PENSIONED EMPLOYEES
CENTRAL ONTARIO CHAPTER
AGENDA – SUMMER Quarterly Meeting
The Heintzman House - 135 Baythorn Drive, Thornhill, L3T 3V1
1:00 PM, THURSDAY, June 12, 2025
12:30 pm Registration— spouses/partners welcome.
$5 Registration Fee – exact change please, receive door prize ticket.
Please click here for the full agenda.
BOMPA – Northern Alberta Newsletter April 2025
April 26, 2025
The BOMPA Northern Alberta Newsletter April 2025 is now available.
Your comments, good or bad, would be appreciated.
Please visit the Association Newsletters webpage to read the latest issue.
Dennis Manning
Editor
From the Archive - “A Very Near and Dear Cause” by Dini Blundell (1950 - 2025)
J.Mesic, Chief Correspondent
8 min read
April 23, 2025

Occasionally, we will be republishing stories and or articles from our archive, which goes back to 2009, that we think you may enjoy. With this mind, if you know of a past story which we have published that you would like us to repost, please let us know.
The following story which was published December, 2010, is one that Dini Blundell wrote as she told it to me. As you know, Dini passed away on April 10, 2025 and her obituary was posted on our website and Facebook on April 14, 2025. So many of you knew her and worked with her.
I thought it would be appropriate to republish her story as it personifies Dini’s values and love of life. She put into practice what she believed in, not only her love of adventure and travel, support of worthy causes, but also her deep compassion for others.
I did not work with Dini while we were both in BMO but she would occasionally stop by my desk and chat with me about her work and life. She was an outgoing, super friendly person who gave of her time and wisdom to others. As one of our members said, “she was like a ray of sunshine” bright and happy and will be missed by many people - her dear husband, George (as she said in her story, “her partner in crime”), her loving family and friends, our volunteers and the BMO Cyber Pensioners community.
Rest in peace Dini.
I hope you enjoy Dini’s story. Click to read "A Very Near and Dear Cause"
Joan Mesic
Chief Correspondent
If you would like us to publish a story of your own or repost one from our archive, please let us know at cyberpensioner@gmail.com We are always delighted to hear from our members.
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