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Yarn Sept 2014

Yarn-Sept2014-snapYes, friends, we’re back! After a hiatus lasting the bulk of the summer. we have published our first issue of The Southern Yarn since our June issue. Luckily we had regular updates on the website by Jenny Gates during the Canadian summer.

So, go ahead and download your own copy of the PDF version of the Yarn, complete with hyperlinks and in full colour. For those of you relying on Canada Post, await the arrival of the cheery yellow six pager to sit on your coffee table.

Remember to note all the upcoming events in your own calendar, especially the games night on September 27th, complete with wine and cheese. Then the formal dinner on October 25th. This time it will be catered, just for us, on our terms, in our space!

Summer is on!

The Pool Party was great!

The Pool Party was great!

Welcome to summer, all you Aussies and Kiwis and Canucks in Canada! Wow, do we have a social calendar for you. In lieu of The Southern Yarn, which is on hiatus until September, we will post upcoming events and notices right here!

To get us started, a reminder that our Pool Party and Potluck is on Saturday July 12 at 57 D’Arcy Drive, starting around 2:00 pm. The Club is providing the burgers and buns, and you are providing the side dishes and desserts, and whatever you want to drink. RSVP to 204-275-7631 or 204-943-3775. Members and guests welcome!

Here are a few more photos from the day:

 

Stay tuned for more info on the golf tournament AND wine and cheese meeting. And don’t forget the summer lawn bowling – details in the next post.

Al Hansen

Al Hansen Alen HansenLong time DUCW member Al Hansen will be forever remembered.

ALEN TREVOR HANSEN April 14, 1924 – May 23, 2014 “I Have Passed From This Life To Another”

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Al Hansen delivering a speech at our ANZAC Day ceremony in 2013 at the DUCW club. Jenny Gates photo.

Dad passed away peacefully with family by his side, at the St. Boniface Hospital, on May 23, 2014 at 1835 hours. We grieve deeply for the loss of this honourable man. He is survived by Millicent, his wife of 59 years. Predeceased by his eldest son, Robert Alen, in 1976. He is survived by his son Brett (Diane), daughters Jo Ann (Ralph) and Shannon (John). Continue reading