BCGREA Events Calendar

Name: British Columbia Government Retired Employees' Association
Address: 26067, West Kelowna RPO, West Kelowna, BC, V4T 2G3, CA
Telephone: 250-751-8814

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	March 2026
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1	2	3	4 All Branch Chairs meeting All Branch Chairs meeting March 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Draft agenda. Please add anything you want. Introductions from new attendees. Pre-retirement membership update. Table Officer minutes are in Sync.com->Files ->All Branch Chairs->TO Meeting Minutes AGM April 23rd. Any Issues for discussion at the AGM? Would be nice if a Table officer can share the topics on the draft agenda. Redundancy for roles and accounts. Branded Merchandise Using Zoom Summary to help your secretary. Training for Branch Executives. See More Details BCGREA All Branch Chairs BCGREA All Branch Chairs March 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86156460915?pwd=lRgfcUW2smQhP2yL07uNIRl0GqMVWh.1 Victoria Chair is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86156460915?pwd=lRgfcUW2smQhP2yL07uNIRl0GqMVWh.1 Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/4d0222cb-f0e3-4bca-8c29-9f542d0c79cd View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=4d0222cb-f0e3-4bca-8c29-9f542d0c79cd Meeting ID: 861 5646 0915 Passcode: 550094 --- One tap mobile +13462487799,,86156460915#,,,,550094# US (Houston) +13602095623,,86156460915#,,,,550094# US Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/86156460915/invitations?signature=TzJlzq0Pfo9-KquJmRqVlFS7keaeOuW5caCAExCpxso See More Details • •	5 Fraser Valley Branch 100 Meeting Fraser Valley Branch 100 Meeting March 5, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Chances Abbotsford, 30835 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6K2, Canada Featured Presentation: Fraud & Scam Prevention We are pleased to welcome the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) for a vital session on personal safety and financial security. With scams becoming increasingly sophisticated, the AbbyPD will provide us with the tools to stay one step ahead. The presentation will include topics such as: The “Grandparent” & Bail Scams: How to recognize and respond to urgent, fraudulent calls from “family members.” Phishing (Smishing/Quishing): Fake emails, texts, or QR codes to steal your info. Service scams: Fraudsters pretending to be from CRA, Telus, etc. Romance scams: Emotional manipulation for money. … and more Time permitting, there will be a chance to ask officers about specific concerns in the Abbotsford area. See More Details •	6	7
8	9 Vancouver Branch Meeting Vancouver Branch Meeting March 9, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 727 E 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5W 2H3, Canada Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans' Club Guest Presenter Topic: Technology and Aging Please confirm your attendance to chair.branch1100@bcgrea.ca by Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4pm so we can be sure to order enough lunch. See More Details •	10 Nanaimo Mid-Island Branch 600 Nanaimo Mid-Island Branch 600 March 10, 2026 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Guest Speaker is Robin Fisher from Elder College Mid Island Elder College offers short, low-cost, general interest courses on a wide range of subjects: academic, arts-related, lifestyle, hobbies, current affairs. April’s Guest Speaker will be Dan Levitt, the Seniors Advocate Reminder to bring your coffee mugs to enjoy a hot coffee or tea during the break, and any gently used books to exchange. We will be drawing for the one Country Grocer $30. Gift Card and one BCGREA Mug and Pen. Reminder, last months minutes may be reviewed at BCGREA.ca Branch 600. See More Details •	11 Victoria Branch General Meeting Victoria Branch General Meeting March 11, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Esquimalt Gorge Park & Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2A1, Canada Presenters: Rich Ulvild – Reverse Mortgage & Seniors Lending Specialist Travis Koivula – Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager You’ve Built Your Wealth. Now, Let’s Make it Work Harder. We invite you to an exclusive presentation that explores two of the most powerful pillars of retirement planning: Reverse Mortgages and Index Investing. Room is limited to 45 attendees. Free to attend, but please pre-register to be assured of a seat. Doors open at 1pm, presentations start at 1:30pm See More Details •	12 Golden Ears Branch 2400 Gathering Golden Ears Branch 2400 Gathering March 12, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Maple Ridge Library, 22470 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7X7, Canada General meetings are held in the Aloulette Room. Topic of Discussion: FRAUDS and SCAMS Presented by Ann Marie Carlson Seniors Health and Wellness Institute How fraudsters manage to rob people of their money and possessions is this workshop’s focus. Seniors are frequent victims of frauds and scams. Being aware of the tricks used and how to protect yourself is critical. Please join us for light refreshments and this enlightening discussion. See More Details •	13	14
15	16 Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Meeting Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Meeting March 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, 17567 57 Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 1G8, Canada Doors open and refreshments served from 12:30 pm. The meeting commences at 1:00pm – ends by 3:00pm Speaker Topic: How’s Your Sleep?? A presentation by Sue Heuman from the Seniors’ Health and Wellness Institute LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion, Cloverdale Branch 17567 57 Avenue, Surrey, V3S 1G8. PARKING: There is lots of parking on the west side (the rear of the building) with direct access from the parking lot to the hall through the double door with the “Auditorium” sign above the door. See More Details New Wesminster & District Branch 800 Meetng New Wesminster & District Branch 800 Meetng March 16, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 263, 1025 Ridgeway Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J 1S4, Canada Speaker Topic: ESTATE PLANNING & YOU New Presentation by Tanya Lyn Werk, CPCA, EPC, RRC Are you ready? Are you certain? Are your assets protected? Held property? Will your family fight? Prevention is key. Tax Planning… Caution!! Written planning… Insist on it! See More Details • •	17 Victoria Branch Exec meeting Victoria Branch Exec meeting March 17, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Quality Foods, 27 Helmcken Rd #110, Victoria, BC V8Z 5G6, Canada See More Details Cariboo Branch 1700 Meeting Cariboo Branch 1700 Meeting March 17, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Quesnel & District Senior's Society, 461 Carson Ave, Quesnel, BC V2J 2R2, Canada Guest speaker will be Susan MacNeill, Seniors Advocate – Quesnel. Come for friendly times, snacks and refreshments, and door prizes, too! Please RSVP to membership.branch1700@bcgrea.ca to confirm your attendance. See More Details • •	18 Western Communities Branch 2700 Hike Western Communities Branch 2700 Hike March 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm to be determined See More Details •	19	20	21
22	23	24 Table Officers meeting Table Officers meeting March 24, 2026 See More Details Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Outdoor Walk Langley/Surrey Branch 2100 Outdoor Walk March 24, 2026 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Campbell Valley Regional Park - North Valley Entrance, Langley Twp, BC V2Z 1W5, Canada Trails are relatively flat for this walk. Lots of birds to see. Meeting Location: North Entrance parking lot across from Camp Mclean https://maps.app.goo.gl/VNpweHQAPFQ38zBD8?g_st=am See More Details • •	25 Peninsula & Gulf Islands Branch 2500 Peninsula & Gulf Islands Branch 2500 March 25, 2026 1:30 pm - 3:45 pm St. Elizabeth Church, 10030 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3B3, Canada 4th Wednesday of each month from September to May at 1:30 pm at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (Hospitality Room), 10030 Third Street, Sidney, B.C. There is ample parking on-site. Meetings to be confirmed with members in advance. See More Details •	26	27 CPP and OAS March Payment CPP and OAS March Payment March 27, 2026 See More Details •	28
29	30 PSPP March Pension Payment PSPP March Pension Payment March 30, 2026 See More Details •	31

BCGREA Events Calendar

March 2026