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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 delay was because the CN President requested the addition of a safety message to the magazine. We have now been advised by CN that the timing of the mailing will take place during the week of October 18th to 23rd.
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.
October is Seniors & Elders Month - In celebration of Seniors and Elders Month, the Healthy Aging Resource Team will be holding their Annual Downtown Connection - 55+ Resource Event which takes place at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Portage Place Shopping Centre. For more information as to times and place, visit our Blog page.
CN 100th, CN & Tree Canada Tree Planting Event - You may have read in the news recently that Mayor Bowman has initiated a program to plant 1 million new trees in the City of Winnipeg over the next 20 years to recognize the expected population growth to 1 million residents in the same time period. CN then announced a donation to the program of $1 million to kick start the fundraising for this project.
The CN 100th, CN & Tree Canada Tree Planting event was held on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Van Roon Garden in the Harte Trail Park in Charleswood. The Harte Trail Park is actually located on the former railbed of the Harte Subdivision. There must have been at least 60 in attendance including representatives from Tree Canada, The City of Winnipeg, the Provincial Government, Friends of the Harte Trail, CN and the CN Pensioners. Thank you to all who showed up to help participate in the tree planting event!
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.
Pharmacare - An Election Issue: The time to act is now. Click here to read more.
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.
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.
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 delay was because the CN President requested the addition of a safety message to the magazine. We have now been advised by CN that the timing of the mailing will take place during the week of October 18th to 23rd.
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.
October is Seniors & Elders Month - In celebration of Seniors and Elders Month, the Healthy Aging Resource Team will be holding their Annual Downtown Connection - 55+ Resource Event which takes place at the Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex and Portage Place Shopping Centre. For more information as to times and place, visit our Blog page.
CN 100th, CN & Tree Canada Tree Planting Event - You may have read in the news recently that Mayor Bowman has initiated a program to plant 1 million new trees in the City of Winnipeg over the next 20 years to recognize the expected population growth to 1 million residents in the same time period. CN then announced a donation to the program of $1 million to kick start the fundraising for this project.
The CN 100th, CN & Tree Canada Tree Planting event was held on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. at Van Roon Garden in the Harte Trail Park in Charleswood. The Harte Trail Park is actually located on the former railbed of the Harte Subdivision. There must have been at least 60 in attendance including representatives from Tree Canada, The City of Winnipeg, the Provincial Government, Friends of the Harte Trail, CN and the CN Pensioners. Thank you to all who showed up to help participate in the tree planting event!
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.
Pharmacare - An Election Issue: The time to act is now. Click here to read more.
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.
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.