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2019 Christmas Luncheon Photos - The photos from our 2019 Christmas Luncheon are now available to view on our Photos page by clicking here. They are also available to view on our Facebook page by clicking here.
Next General Meeting, Wednesday January 8th, 2020 - The next General Meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Norwood Legion. Our Guest Speaker will be Bruce Anderson, CNPA of MB Treasurer and 1st Vice-President of the National Council of CN Pensioners. He will be giving an update on the Annual Director's Meeting which was held in Montreal this past November. Hope to see everyone out as we welcome in the New Year!
ETC Moving Auction - After about 25 years downtown, the ETC/CSC will be moving to Symington. A Silent Auction will be held for several items that will not be incorporated in the move. Please note that all items are used. People can bid on the item of their choice and then pay by credit card once they are the bid winner. The auction is open from 11:00 EST December 2nd, to 16:00 EST December 6th. The Silent Auction will benefit the Siloam Mission organization in Winnipeg. Items must be claimed in person on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 12th Floor 360 Main Street, Winnipeg. To view the list of items available, please visit the CN Community Fund by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact communityfund@cn.ca or call 514-399-5912 or toll free at 1-877-552-7555 or call Barbara Plant at 204-795-0291.
Guest Speakers - A request from Ernie Yakiwchuk (Special Events Chair) - Throughout the years we had many different guest speakers invited to our CN pensioner general meetings. Our general meetings are held the first Wednesday every month at the Norwood Legion from Jan to June with the summer off, starting again in September. I would like to give the opportunity to our members for their input on what thoughts and ideas are on guest speakers. We give them approximately 45 minutes of a verbal / slide presentation on what they have to offer along with brochures and pamphlets with contacts & phone numbers. The topics chosen are in the best interest of our CN Pensioners along with their families. We welcome many new faces to our meetings so some of the topics chosen come back on a regular basis sharing new policies, regulations and changes throughout the years. Please email me with your input at ernieyakiwchuk@shaw.ca
Congratulations to CN Pensioner Darrell Trask! - Darrell is featured on the cover page of the Winnipeg Reh-Fit Centre October newsletter. After retiring in 2016, Darrell decided it was time to focus on himself and his health. With the help of the Reh-Fit guided fitness and nutrition program, and his own strong commitment to his well being, Darrell has made great strides in turning his health challenges around. Way to go Darrell! It just proves that there is always opportunities to do something positive for our health and well being! Check out the article by clicking here.
National Newsletter Summer Edition Delayed - Although the Summer edition of the National Newsletter has been available on the national website (www.cnpensioners.org) since late August, as you aware CN has been late in mailing the printed version to contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association because of a delay with the CN People Magazine which was planned to be mailed with it. The newsletter is now out in the mail and you should be receiving it any day now if you haven't already.
CN has committed themselves to have the Winter edition of the National Newsletter mailed by December 4th to the contributing members. Therefore, we should receive the Winter edition along with the 2020 Calendar before the New Year.
Fall 2019 Newsletter: The Fall 2019 Edition of the CNPA of Manitoba Newsletter is now available for viewing. Just click here or visit our Newsletter page.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN 100th - Check out CN's website on the CN100th celebrations. Visit www.cn100.ca.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
Announcing New Travel Partner Savings with Collette - To read more about this, visit our Blog page or click here.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
CN Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program - This program has recently been enhanced. To get a snapshot of some of the enhancements, visit our Blog page or for more details visit www.cn.ca/employeevolunteer. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.
Next General Meeting, Wednesday January 8th, 2020 - The next General Meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Norwood Legion. Our Guest Speaker will be Bruce Anderson, CNPA of MB Treasurer and 1st Vice-President of the National Council of CN Pensioners. He will be giving an update on the Annual Director's Meeting which was held in Montreal this past November. Hope to see everyone out as we welcome in the New Year!
ETC Moving Auction - After about 25 years downtown, the ETC/CSC will be moving to Symington. A Silent Auction will be held for several items that will not be incorporated in the move. Please note that all items are used. People can bid on the item of their choice and then pay by credit card once they are the bid winner. The auction is open from 11:00 EST December 2nd, to 16:00 EST December 6th. The Silent Auction will benefit the Siloam Mission organization in Winnipeg. Items must be claimed in person on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 12th Floor 360 Main Street, Winnipeg. To view the list of items available, please visit the CN Community Fund by clicking here. If you have any questions, please contact communityfund@cn.ca or call 514-399-5912 or toll free at 1-877-552-7555 or call Barbara Plant at 204-795-0291.
Guest Speakers - A request from Ernie Yakiwchuk (Special Events Chair) - Throughout the years we had many different guest speakers invited to our CN pensioner general meetings. Our general meetings are held the first Wednesday every month at the Norwood Legion from Jan to June with the summer off, starting again in September. I would like to give the opportunity to our members for their input on what thoughts and ideas are on guest speakers. We give them approximately 45 minutes of a verbal / slide presentation on what they have to offer along with brochures and pamphlets with contacts & phone numbers. The topics chosen are in the best interest of our CN Pensioners along with their families. We welcome many new faces to our meetings so some of the topics chosen come back on a regular basis sharing new policies, regulations and changes throughout the years. Please email me with your input at ernieyakiwchuk@shaw.ca
Congratulations to CN Pensioner Darrell Trask! - Darrell is featured on the cover page of the Winnipeg Reh-Fit Centre October newsletter. After retiring in 2016, Darrell decided it was time to focus on himself and his health. With the help of the Reh-Fit guided fitness and nutrition program, and his own strong commitment to his well being, Darrell has made great strides in turning his health challenges around. Way to go Darrell! It just proves that there is always opportunities to do something positive for our health and well being! Check out the article by clicking here.
National Newsletter Summer Edition Delayed - Although the Summer edition of the National Newsletter has been available on the national website (www.cnpensioners.org) since late August, as you aware CN has been late in mailing the printed version to contributing members of the CN Pensioners Association because of a delay with the CN People Magazine which was planned to be mailed with it. The newsletter is now out in the mail and you should be receiving it any day now if you haven't already.
CN has committed themselves to have the Winter edition of the National Newsletter mailed by December 4th to the contributing members. Therefore, we should receive the Winter edition along with the 2020 Calendar before the New Year.
Fall 2019 Newsletter: The Fall 2019 Edition of the CNPA of Manitoba Newsletter is now available for viewing. Just click here or visit our Newsletter page.
CN 100th Commemorative Coins - The Royal Canadian Mint along with CN unveiled 2 commemorative coins on May 13th, 2019. These coins are now available for purchase by visiting the Mint in person or online through their website at www.mint.ca. To view a photo, click here.
CN 100th - Check out CN's website on the CN100th celebrations. Visit www.cn100.ca.
CN Pensioners' Web Portal - To register and log in, visit cnbenefits.hroffice.com. This new Portal gives you the ability to view / print your pension statements, change your address or change your banking information on line. Before logging in the first time, you must register. Just click on register link and follow the instructions. Be sure to keep your password in a safe place. After you have registered, your CN PIN number will be your log in ID. To log in, enter your pin number, and then the password that you created when you registered. Don’t forget to log out when you are finished. This Online Portal is for your convenience. However, if you prefer, you can still contact CN Pensions & Benefits through their toll free number at 1-800-361-0739 with your question or change request.
Announcing New Travel Partner Savings with Collette - To read more about this, visit our Blog page or click here.
CN Fitness Centre at Symington - For CN Pensioners wishing to join the Employee Fitness Centre at Symington Yard, membership application forms can be picked up at Symington Yard "M" Building or by clicking here. Also, for a copy of the Policy Manual, please click here.
CN Employees' and Pensioners' Community Fund: Your role is important in your community. To read the Top 5 Reasons to give through the Community Fund, click here. For more information and to contribute, call 1-877-552-7555 or visit www.communityfundcn.com.
Travel Passes - Did You Know?
Eligibility for travel passes: The following information is from Darlene Cherry of Morneau Shepell.
The benefits rules are a bit different than the pension rules which sometimes causes confusion. A post retirement spouse is not entitled to pension survivor benefits under the plan. However, If the retiree is eligible to a Travel Card and then marries or remarries after retirement, the post-retirement spouse is eligible for the Travel Card (train pass).
You can simply call the CN Pensions Call Centre at 1-800-361-0739, and request one. The Customer Service Agent will take the required information and let you know if anything further will be required to process the application.
CN Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program - This program has recently been enhanced. To get a snapshot of some of the enhancements, visit our Blog page or for more details visit www.cn.ca/employeevolunteer. If you volunteer for a Charitable organization and have participated in the Railroaders In The Community Volunteer Grant Program and obtained a grant for the charity you volunteer for, let us know. Email Tim & Claudette McCrindle (Our Publicity Chair and Newsletter Editor) and provide them with your details.
The Pensioner's Book Store. Did you know that some of our local pensioners have authored books? To obtain a copy of one of these books and for an interesting read check out the following:
“Through the Window of a Train” and "Memories of the Moonlight Special and Grand Beach Train Era" by Barbara Lange; and “In The Arms of the Angels – Our Journey Through the Darkness of Dementia” by Janet Lewis Anderson, and "Gathering Memories" by Margaret Hollingsworth.
To purchase one of these books, please contact the Webmaster at janet@cnpensioners.ca. She will put you in touch with the respective author.