Category Archives: Christmas

Golfing our day away…

Despite the weather’s best effort to derail the day, we managed to get our annual golf day in the books. As always, a good time was had by all as you can see from the smiling faces in the pictures … Continue reading

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TIME TO HELP SANTA!

We’re gearing up, once again, to help Santa with the 1.6 million letters he receives from children (and a few adults) all around the world. Santa’s Heritage Club North Pole Post Office (aka the Head office main cafeteria) opens on … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS EVENT – Saturday, December 9 – Sucrerie de la Montagne

There’s still room for the Christmas event at Sucrerie de la Montagne on Saturday, December 9. There’s a great afternoon and evening planned that you won’t want to miss. To reserve your spot, contact Lise Jetté at: treasurer@bytownchapter.com. More details on our … Continue reading

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HO HO HO! It’s that time of the year again. Calling all postal elves…

In this age of tweets and texts, there is a place for pens and pencils (and crayons and stickers!) – just ask Santa! We’re gearing up, once again, to help Santa with the 1.5 million letters he receives from children … Continue reading

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Christmas classics on tap for By-Town members – SOLD OUT!!

This Christmas, By-Town members with get together on December 10 to catch a timeless yuletide classic play (you know the one) at Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg, enjoy a scrumptious three-course meal at the nearby Upper Canada golf course, then wander … Continue reading

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Santa weighs in on the 2015 Christmas season

After making sure that all the toy tools were oiled and tucked back in their spots, and all the crumby cookie plates and milk glasses were cleared from the North Pole workshop tables, our dear ol’ Santa left the North Pole for sunnier climes on his well-deserved, annual … Continue reading

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Santa saw you there…and he’s put you on the ‘good’ list for 2016!

Today marked the end of Santa’s 2015 Heritage Days in Ottawa.  Once again, reliable By-Town members turned out in force to help the jolly old elf clear the workfloor so he can go on holidays knowing that all the little … Continue reading

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Season’s Greetings!

At this most wonderful time of the year, the By-Town Chapter Executive would like to wish you and your families a Yuletide Season full of peace, joy and much happiness.  From each of us and our families too—a very Merry … Continue reading

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Santa’s last call for 2015 – all hands on deck…!

December 21 is the last Santa Heritage Day this year, in the Conference Centre at 2701 Riverside Drive.   By-Town members have been doing an outstanding job this year, standing by in this abbreviated Christmas season, and then stepping up to … Continue reading

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Only two Santa workshop days left – December 16th and 21st!

We saw you there on the 16th – thanks to you all for your help!   [Show as slideshow]  

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By-Town’s 2015 Christmas Lunch Break – December 3

Time to get your Christmas spirit on!  Join your former colleagues and friends and start celebrating the season at By-Town’s festive Lunch Break at KS on the Keys (directions on Google maps) on November 5 at 11:30.  (Servers will begin taking orders no later than 12:00.) Please register … Continue reading

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Santa’s Heritage Days start date – December 9, 10 am-2 pm

Santa tells us he’s ready and eager for our help answering letters he’s been receiving at the North Pole from children around the world (read on for all workshop dates). The letter-writing workshop will be located once again in the private room … Continue reading

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2015 membership dues – due now!

Please help support your chapter so that we may continue to offer you opportunities to enjoy fun events and reconnect with long-time friends and former colleagues. Active members (i.e. current year’s dues are paid) will receive email notices of all … Continue reading

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Last surge of Christmas 2014 letters – January 7

Some 9,000 letters to Santa arrived too late to be answered by Christmas, so the big guy is looking for a last push of elf-magic to get replies out.  If you can help, the cafeteria workshop will be open again on the 7th … Continue reading

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Season’s Greetings

As 2014 draws to a close, By-Town Chapter’s Executive Committee wants to take a moment to wish you and your families a peaceful and joyous Christmas season. It’s been a good year again for By-Town Chapter, with increased active membership … Continue reading

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