The Winter Edition of Reflections is in the mail, and will be delivered by Canada Post soon. It is already available online under the REFLECTIONS link on the homepage of nbsrt.org
Nominations for the 2026-2028 Executive positions have closed, and the following were elected by acclamation. Congratulations to everyone.
Our shared heritage is at stake. The School Days Museum—celebrating generations of NB teachers—faces challenges. NBSRT President’s message on how you can help: nbsrt.org/%E2%80%A6/02...
You can see that Restigouche Retired Teachers can still model their best students as they listened and learned from Lawyer Marie-Lyne St. Laurent. They seemed to be naturally drawn to the topic: What you need to know about Wills and Powers of Attorney. It was very informative
GMART Soup Fest – February 2026
A record 89 members joined us at Holy Family Church for our annual Soup Fest! We enjoyed 12 homemade soups, rolls & treats, plus a short meeting and AGM reminder. Bill Agnew, won $160 in 50/50! Our bursary fund now stands at $1,340 —nearly enough for 4 grads in June!
Central Branch Retired Teachers Quilters Group
Started in the early 1970s as a Craft & Conversation group, the quilters now meet Mondays & Thursdays. Funds raised support 4 annual $500 scholarships at Hayes HS. All quilters welcome at Johnson Ave Senior Centre
1st Round Nominations
Round 1 nominations for the 2026–2028 NBSRT Executive are out. Round 2 nominations from individuals or branches are open until Feb 28. Details + nominee list: nbsrt.org/stepping-up-...
The Bathurst Branch of the NBSRT met on October 14, 2025 for a business meeting. As part of our continuing 50 for 50 Years Project, socks were collected for the unhoused living in the Bathurst region.
Survival Tips for Seniors: A couple of weeks into the new year, it’s never too late to start your 2026 Healthy Living Plan. The Wellness Committee has shared ideas for staying healthy and active this winter. Small steps make a big difference.
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We invite members to nominate a fellow member for an executive role—all positions are open Know someone committed and enthusiastic? Encourage them or nominate them yourself. Strong participation builds a vibrant future. Contact Past President BobFitzpatrick:bob.fitzpatrick@nbta.ca
Congratulations to the 2025 NBSRT Scholarship & Bursary recipients!
Bursary: Alexandre Reinders (Culinary Arts, Holland College/Culinary Institute of Canada)
Scholarship: Sarah Busson (Bachelor of Social Work, Dalhousie University)
Each receives $2,500.
The NBSRT Executive wishes to provide support to any branch wishing to celebrate a special anniversary If a celebration is in your plan, please submit a written request for support. The Executive will repond to the request at its next meeting following the request.
ACER/CART’s Health Committee asks us to share this open letter with NBSRT members. Friends of Medicare and health coalitions representing 3+ million Canadians urge the PM and Health Minister to stop two-tier Medicare under Alberta’s Bill 11.
CONNECT Program – Older Adults
St. Thomas University & the University of Manitoba invite older adults to join a 6-week CONNECT program by phone (90 min/week). Learn practical strategies to manage loneliness, social isolation, anxiety & depression right from home.
We hosted our Christmas/Holiday dinner at the Father Dan Bohan Centre with 135 GMART members (117 in 2024, 113 in 2023, 79 in 2022). Happy retired teachers living life big! 50/50 winner: Mollie Legere ($335). Our bursary fund is now $1030 toward $500 grads’ bursaries.
NBSRT is sharing the 2026 NBTF Group Insurance renewal rates to ensure timely access amid postal strikes. Check your email for details. The info is also in the MEMBERS ONLY – GROUP INSURANCE section of our website, nbsrt.org
Annual Wine and Cheese at Camp Centennial. GMART’s 4th year, with 94 attendees — the largest yet.
The $130 50/50 was won by Anna Peters. GMART raises funds to award $500 bursaries to Anglophone East Graduates
GMART’s next event is the Christmas Dinner on December 11 at the Dan Bohan Centre.
Know a retired teacher who would like to join NBSRT?
It’s quite straightforward. Feel free to share this with them.
Click the link, download the document, and go from there.
The form must be signed and sent by snail mail for Vestcor’s legal purposes.
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