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Meetings

Meetings are held 3 – 4 times a year at various locations in Nelson and are a great way to connect and socialize. Our main event is usually our Christmas Luncheon when we pull out all the stops!

Spring Luncheon – Wednesday May 13, 2026 – 12:00pm
MapleMirch – 4370 B Minto Road, Castlegar

$25/member (pay at the door)

Socialize with your friends and colleagues while enjoying:

  • Soup and Sandwich, Dessert, Coffee and Tea, Pop
  • Guest Speaker: Osprey Community Foundation – Eden DuPont,
    Communication Fund Development Dept.
    Overview of Foundation workings, community project support,
    and how to participate in building funds that benefit our region
    for future generations
  • Update by Al & Ken from Prov AGM meeting
  • 50/50 draw
  • Draw for Gift cards (2 each $25)

Please RSVP to info@bcgrea.ca by May 6, 2026,

If you need transportation, please provide your address at the time of booking and an attempt will be made to arrange a ride for you and your guest(s).

Membership Dues

$25.00 per primary member, $15 to add spouse/partner.  Due on January 1st of each year (unless by automatic pension deduction). Please forward cheque to the Membership Chair.

Branch mailing address: Box 385, Nelson, BC V1L 5R2

Executive

Co-Chairs
Ken Haynes
Allen Pollard

Secretary
Don MacKinnon

Treasurer
Gerrie Melnechuk

Membership
Gerrie Melnechuk

Events Organizer
Janet Leahy

Phoning Committee
Louise Swendson

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BC GOVERNMENT RETIRED EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
PO Box 26067, West Kelowna RPO, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2G3
Tel: 250-751-8814 | Email: info@bcgrea.ca