2026 February E-note

At the Holiday Luncheon in December, 2025, we incurred a significant cost to our budget because we had 19 registrants not show or pay for the luncheon. Due to this unfortunate event, and as ERTA is a non-profit organization where we operate on a cost recovery basis, the Board has made the difficult decision to collect all luncheon fees in advance. 

Moving forward, all cheques and e-transfer payments will need to be received by the registration deadline. We will no longer be accepting cash or cheques at the door. This will ensure that our numbers are accurate for Chateau Louis and we will still be able to offer the same menu, venue and cost that you have come to enjoy. 

We apologize for this change, however, it cannot be helped in light of the loss we incurred. Thank you for your understanding. 

These ERTA Wine Tasting events are always successful and well attended! 

Join us on March 12th!

For more information and to register, click here.

Are you interested in learning where your waste goes and how to properly sort it? This 1 hour workshop includes information on recycling, food scraps, yard waste, garbage, and backyard composting. The presentation is FREE but registration is required. 

Please use this link to get more information and to register. 

Our Spring Luncheon is fast approaching! The ERTA March Luncheon features a guest speaker from Greenland Garden Center. The topics will include new annual varieties for 2026 and unique selections you may not normally try in your containers. 

We are updating our payment options to pay in advance only, including e-transfer and mail-in cheque. No payments will be accepted at the door.

The deadline for registering and paying for the luncheon is March 11. You can access the registration form at this link. 

For the first time ever, reservations have been made for the evening performance of Footloose, the Musical on Thursday, May 7. This event is discounted for ERTA members and their guests. Tickets are limited and available to purchase online!

Go to the ERTA website to access the tickets and discount. 

We are very close to announcing a special for our members to attend a Riverhawks game during the 2026 season! Keep watching for details!

The Reading Buddy program involves adult volunteers sitting with students and listening to them read. Operating under the umbrella of the Edmonton Retired Teachers’ Association, volunteers would dedicate a consistent block of time each week to nurture and mentor young readers.

 If you are interested in volunteering or wish to learn more about the program, contact Edna Colville at edna.colville@gmail.com 

One of the roles as past president is to prepare the slate of candidates for the ERTA board. which will be presented to the membership at our AGM at the June Luncheon. These positions are always for a one year term, but incumbents can run for additional terms as long as they are willing. If you are interested in serving on the board or on a committee, please contact Ed Butler at ppresidenterta@gmail.com. You can see what each position involves by going to ERTA’s bylaws posted on the webpage at myerta.org under Bylaws: Section 4.2. You can also talk to any member of the board and they will forward your name. We welcome your willingness to get involved.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Regards,

Sue Stephenson

Communications Director