Wine and Beer Tasting Events
Our wine tasting events have become very popular! Bring your friends, meet with former colleagues and learn about the marvelous wines of countries around the world! Thomas Coburger from Wine and Beyond will lead fun-filled evenings of wine tasting, set in the beautiful MacTaggart Ridge tasting room. Each wine participant will receive six wine samples and a small charcuterie and cheese plate from the Italian Centre Shop South, as well as a wealth of knowledge. Registration for these events is now open but register early as space is limited!
Dates: Please note that if two dates are given for an event, the second one for each set is a repeat of the first session and will be used if registration permits.
- March 19 and 27: Wines of Portugal
- May 22 and 26: Wines of Canada
- July 17 and 22:
Note: Additional dates for 2025-2026 will be posted in the next ERTA Newsletter
Location: MacTaggart Ridge Wine and Beyond at 5962 Mullen Way in Edmonton
Cost: ERTA members $34.65; non-members $39.90 (both including GST).
Time: The tasting room doors open at 6:00 p.m. for registration and social time. The presentation and tasting of wines will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Food: Please note, food allergies or preferences cannot be accommodated at these events.
Payment: The registration fee will be collected by staff at the store upon arrival. Debit cards, credit cards and cash will be accepted.
Registration: Please use this link Wine Tasting Registration or email vpresidenterta@gmail.com, to receive an email containing the link to register for these events. Registration will close one week prior to each date listed and confirmations will be sent to all participants.
Mark Your Calendar
Jan 21 – Wine Tasting (California)
Jan 27 – Wine Tasting (California)
Feb 13 – Board of Directors Meeting
Feb 27 & 28 – Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention
Mar 19 – Spring Luncheon
Mar 19 – Wine Tasting (Portugal)
Mar 26 – Mayfield Dinner Theatre The Full Monty
Mar 27 – Wine Tasting (Portugal)
Apr 30 – Mayfield Dinner Theatre Jersey Boys
May 8 – Board of Directors Meeting
May 22 – Wine Tasting (Canada)
May 26 – Wine Tasting (Canada)
July 17 – Wine Tasting
July 22 – Wine Tasting
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coincide with Alberta’s Seniors’ Week celebrations during the first week of June. All participants are encouraged to bring a donation to the Food Bank.- Ed Butler, our President, has a his message to us on the President’s Page in the Contact Us tab.
ERTA Spring Luncheon, Wednesday March 19, 2025
Our Spring luncheon was held at the Chateau Louis with many of our members attending.
A buffet including a variety of salads and vegetables, mashed potatoes, battered fish and several dessert selections was available.
Our luncheons are a great way of reconnecting with former colleagues, meeting new members and keeping up to date on what is happening in our organization.
In preparation for the ARTA Walk in June, we invited Mike Salme to speak on the topic of ‘The Importance of Movement for Seniors’. 
He is graduate from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta in the Physiotherapy Program.
His presentation was excellent and included research to back up his examples of why movement is so important for all of us.
His mantra is Movement is Medicine!
Mike gave several reasons why movement is so important; it gives us independence and a good quality of life as we age. It keeps us connected with others and prevents isolation.
He also gave us examples of the types of exercise we should be doing; muscle strength, aerobics and very importantly, balance improvement to prevent falling.
In conclusion, Mike talked about ‘Overcoming Barriers to Exercise’.
He gave us some ideas on how to begin; start small, work safely, join a group or have a partner.
He also left us with the phrase, ‘Small Changes Lead to Big Results!’
by Carol Williamson (Director)
Highlights from the Christmas 2024 Luncheon
The ladies’ barbershop quartet, Chance, was enjoyed by all at the Christmas luncheon held on December 4, 2024.
Attendees at the 2024 Christmas luncheon generously donated $465.00 to Santa’s Anonymous. Santa’s Anonymous also received a corporate donation matching the donated amount. Thank you for making Christmas better for children!
Board Meeting Summary
Two highlights from the ERTA Board of Directors meeting, held at Barnett House on February 13, were as follows:
- ERTA’s new Mission and Vision statements were approved:
Mission Statement
Our mission is to be an engaging, vibrant and supportive community of retired educators that provides opportunities for connections, wellness, learning, advocacy and volunteerism.
Vision Statement
To be a thriving and valued community of retired educators, enriching lives through meaningful connections, lifelong learning, healthy lifestyles, and active engagement with our community. - The Board supported expanded programming for 2025-2026, including new learning opportunities and new social events. (Note: Watch for upcoming announcements!)
- At the February Board of Directors Meeting it was moved and carried “that the ERTA Board of Directors recommends, to the Annual General Meeting, the addition of a new choice for membership purchases or renewals. This choice would be a ten year membership for $110.
This addition would not change any of the existing choices.
Since this requires a change to existing bylaws, the item will be added to the agenda for a vote at our Annual General Meeting following the luncheon on June 11th at the Chateau Louis. Questions may be asked at that time, prior to the vote.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Happy New Year! We are excited to now offer E-transfers for membership dues. |
