Pensioner Associations/Groups

Some of this information dates back to before the pandemic. It will be updated as and when each Association/Social Group advises us of any revisions.

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Executive Committee
Chair - Gabby Winterstein
Vice Chair- Courtney Robertson
Secretary - Vacant
Asst. Secretary - Vacant
Treasurer - JoAnne Peach
Asst. Treasurer -  Eileen Nixon
Registrar - Denise Valleau
Asst. Registrar - Ben Bocian
Director Quarterly Events - Terry Miller
Asst. Dir. Quarterly Events - John Milne
Director Special Events - Vacant
Asst. Dir. Special Events- vacant

COC Contact Email Address: ​ BMOFGPECOC@gmail.com

Upcoming 2024  Quarterly Meeting Dates:

• Mar 28 - 1:00 at IFL - Speaker: Sharon Parenteau “The Decluttering Battle Plan”
• May 30 - 1:00 at IFL

Executive Committee
President – Cheryl Fiddis
Vice President – Elsie Sweet
Past President – Clive Hanbury
Treasurer/Membership – Earl Hansford
Secretary – Emily Yurchak

Directors:

Communications & Bulletin – Pat Hanbury, Fran Schiffner
Golf Chair – Earl Hansford, Allan Miller
Contacts (Rides, Cards, etc.) – Marilyn Myers, Chizuko Yamanaka, June Astley
Cyberpensioners – Ron Gillies

For details or joining the group email hansfred2@hotmail.com

• President:  Susan McWhirter ♦ email:   smcwhirter@northsaanich.ca ♦  phone:  250-656-7341
• Secretary: David Fraser ♦  email: dawifraser@gmail.com  ♦ phone:   250-587-3000
• Treasurer: Susan Wittmeier ♦  email: susanwittmeier@shaw.ca   ♦ phone:   250-477-7246
• Social Director: Debbie Gemmell ♦ email:  debbie.gemmell@shaw.ca   ♦  cell:   250-744-1266
• Cyberpensioners Liaison: Joan Firkins ♦ email:  jfirkins98@gmail.com   ♦  cell:   778-426-1842

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Laval pensioner gathering on the third Wednesday of the month.

For more details, contact Jacques Hainault jacques.hainault@videotron.ca

Montreal Area Informal luncheon held on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month at "Station des Sports" 3500 boul. Matte, Brossard, QC.

Contact Donald Comeau at donaldcomeau70@yahoo.ca

Quebec City (first Monday of the month).

Quebec City Area contact: Marcel Tourigny ♦ tourigny.m@videotron.ca

Social Events have been discontinued since the start of COVID.

BMO pensioners and spouses in the Halifax/Dartmouth metro area now meet for brunch on the first Wednesday of the month at the Palladium Restaurant on the Cole Harbour Road in Cole Harbour. We are trying to get as many as possible to participate in and enjoy this get together. If you wish to attend please contact Bob Holmes bobholmes194@gmail.com so he can ensure sufficient seating is available.

Other Social Groups

Operating Schedule Update June 28, 2017

The IFL has confirmed that Bank pensioners who are accredited, may also attend the IFL Wellness Centre on Tuesday mornings, in addition to the normal Thursday mornings. These additional dates will include Tuesdays in both July and August.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Access to the IFL Wellness Centre

BMO pensioners going to the IFL Wellness Centre will no longer receive an access card/key by simply going to the front desk and asking for one. BMO pensioners must now be registered and placed on the Wellness Centre restricted access list of accredited pensioners.

If you are not already registered and accredited, please contact Robert Watson. He will verify your status as a Bank pensioner and arrange to have your name added to the IFL Wellness Centre restricted access list.

Robert Watson can be contacted at loubobwatson504@gmail.com or by telephone at 905-839-3302.

Policy & Rules – Locker Room & Fitness Room
We’ve posted Policies and Rules in the Fitness Room and Locker Room. Please read and abide by these for your health and safety.
Bring your own lock Please plan ahead and bring a lock with you if you will be storing your belongings in a locker.
Refreshments in Social Centre Light refreshments will be offered in the Social Centre Bar.

Please see the IFL Guidelines for BMO Pensioners by CLICKING HERE for more details.
To sign up - contact Bob Watson at loubobwatson@rogers.com | 905-839-3302)

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month. The restaurant is determined a week in advance. Want to join us? Drop Edna Pearse an email.

Get more details by e-mailing: sharongerger@rogers.com
 

To find out more information about the annual self funded retiree luncheon send email to pensioner2011@hotmail.com

Java Junkies coffee gatherings are held at the Java Junkie World Headquarters Pavilion located at the Centre Street Deli, Toronto, ON. Gatherings are held at 11:30 on the second Thursday of each month. Want to join us? Send Heinz Hiob an email.

Every Wednesday the BOMPA In Action goes on a walk or hike to in various locations. For the schedule, which includes the locations CLICK HERE.

Steak Dinner at the Yellowhead Casino in Edmonton is the last Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. No need to register - just show up.

To join the group or find out about their social events email diandharv@gmail.com

Monthly breakfasts the last Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Sports Rock Dieppe, 451 Paul Street, Dieppe, New Brunswick, contact Susan Parker at: susanparker@rogers.com

Bank of Montreal Pensioner Association (BOMPA) - A Historical Perspective

In the late 1970s the first Bank of Montreal Pensioners Association was formed to promote the interests of retired employees ( and their spouses) residing in the Greater Vancouver area. The objective was to keep members up-to-date about issues that might affect them (such as benefits etc.) as well as fostering goodwill, maintaining contact with former co-workers, making new friends and participating in some planned social activities. We are still active and committed to those objectives.

Subsequently, other 'chapters' were started in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island as well as in other provinces across Canada. All the BC chapters are still very active, meeting on a regular basis and having social activities of interest to their members.

BOMPA is open to all former employees and their spouses. By becoming a member, you will receive a regular communication bulletin that provides you with information of interest including upcoming social activities scheduled for your area. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to become one and participate to the extent that works best for you. The leadership of the various pensioner associations would be pleased to hear from you and let you know what it takes to become a member of their particular association.

Updated November 2017