Latest news ...We were saddened to learn that longtime Canadian Women's Club / Canadian Club member Greta Norman passed away on February 19 at the age of 86. Funeral services were held on March 1. Greta had no surviving family in Norway. In lieu of flowers, and considering that Greta lost her husband Nils to cancer, the Canadian Club has made a donation in their honour to the Norwegian Cancer Society. As many of you know, on February 2, Canadian Club co-founder Arne Bruheim underwent surgery to remove a malignant brain tumour. Arne is not able to reply to all of his many well-wishers personally, but has written a letter of thanks to the club. The club delivered flowers to Arne once he returned home and Arne has requested, due to the flood of flowers, no more flowers please. Thanks to all those who came out to Official Residence on February 13 to celebrate the opening of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and for making the day such a success. And most of all to John & Anne for the invitation! Here is a video of the event made by Kjell Brataas. Exemptions for seniors: The Board of the CCN has unanimously agreed to waive membership dues for those aged 67 and over. Starting in 2010, seniors will automatically receive honorary lifetime membership. In addition, seniors will now be admitted free of charge to the Canada Day picnic at the Official Residence. In this way we wish to thank our dedicated members for their years of loyalty and keep our senior members a vital part of our club. So far in 2010 we have been been pleased to welcome these new members: Jennie Steer-Welbourn, Kristian Diesen & family; Basia Lipska; Michael Wold & family; Brian Forner; and Barry Colson. Remember that the Message Board is open to all. Do you have something to promote or otherwise communicate to the local Canadian community? Or something you want to buy or sell? We'll post just about anything, within reason. Just send it to Glenn (see Contact Us).
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