Interest Group Email Archive

Dear members,

Due to speaker's illness we've had to can tonight's webinar on Moving! How to deal with downsizing.  We hope to rebook in the near future.

Have a great day!

RetNIG Executive

The newsletter sent out yesterday was apparently not a complete version of our newsletter. We have attached  a new version here. Our sincerest apologies from RetNIG. 

RetNIG exec

Welcome to new and returning members of RetNig! Attached please see our fall newsletter. We're also writing to give you notice of our upcoming webinar: 

Moving! How to Deal with Downsizing - a RetNig webinar

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to promote the awareness on the careers of registered nurses and nurse practitioners, who has retired or who is considering retirement? This includes mentoring and supporting nurses at all stages of their careers, education and political action.

We welcome members to join the Retired Nurses Interest Group (RetNIG) Executive. 

It is with regret that RetNIG will have to cancel the cruise event in Kingston for the weekend of June 17 as we were unable to find a group hotel rate for lower than $300/night. It was suggested to us that we try later in the season.

SNIG and RetNIG ask you to join us on Saturday, June 24. 

After a short AGM meeting for both SNIG and RetNIG from 8:30 – 9 a.m. we have invited Shaima Rezatada, a Whitby Zumba instructor, to lead us in a Zumba Gold session. Wear comfy clothes and shoes!

Please register using the link below - people who are unable to attend in person can join via Zoom. 

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 8:30 – 10 a.m. 

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to promote the awareness on the careers of registered nurses and nurse practitioners, who has retired or who is considering retirement? This includes mentoring and supporting nurses at all stages of their careers, education and political action.

We welcome members to join the Retired Nurses Interest Group (RetNIG) Executive. 

Always wanted to know how to travel with just a carry on? Know how to minimalize what you bring on each trip? Let's face it we usually bring a lot of stuff we don't need. 

Join the retired Nurses'  Interest Group welcome Sonya Heath as she guides us with Packing Tips for Light Travel!

When: Tuesday, May 9th at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. via zoom. 
REGISTER HERE!

We look forward to seeing you there! 

RetNIG Executive

Welcome Members!

Spring has come and we look forward to warmer days ahead!

It has been almost three years since our last newsletter. We hope that now things are going back to our new normal that we will be able to put them out at least quarterly. Please see the attached newsletter. 

Here are some snapshots of what you'll find in the newsletter: 

Have you ever been sick or had a loved one go to hospital and return home – only to have to navigate the health-care system to receive home care or community supports? Frustration is usually the result!

Join the Retired Nurse Interest Group as we welcome Kathleen Pikaart RN, BScN, BSc(Hon).

Kathleen presently works in the homecare sector with a specialized geriatric team. She will share pointers on navigating our health system and connecting to home care and community supports.

The executive at RetNIG hopes all had a happy and festive holiday season and wish all of our members a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!

For our first event of 2023 we are happy to present "How to Exercise Safely with Limited Mobility." 

Ever envision yourself wrapping the perfect gift? Then, resorting to a gift bag?

Or, have you ever tried to wrap a gift but been dissatisfied with the result? 

Wrapping is a skill to be learned!

Join the Retired Nurse Interest Group (RetNIG) as we welcome Sonya Heath, a guru of present wrapping. She will share some secrets of wrapping pretty gifts that we can be proud of. 

Tuesday Nov. 29, 7 – 8 p.m. via Zoom

Social media can be used to share interesting facts, stories and other important information. But it also raises a lot of questions. How can we stay safe online? How do we prevent being hacked? Are we safe to make purchases online?

Join the Staff Nurse Interest Group along with the Retired Nurse Interest Group on Zoom with guest Anukul Thakur who will present a webinar on social media safety. We will give more details on Anukul in the near future.

Welcome to all our new members and those returning. Our executive has had its planning meeting and I think you can look forward to an interesting year ahead, wrapping up with a Friday Night Dinner Cruise in Kingston!

Upcoming topics for discussion – send us your ideas!

Some suggested topics for discussion are:

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Retire Nurses' Interest Group (RetNIG).

The RetNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Dear member,

Do you enjoy speaking out for nurses, health and health care? Would you like to assist us in our mission to foster and advocate for nursing practice and environments that support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and expressions? We are looking for members to join the Retire Nurses' Interest Group (RetNIG).

The RetNIG is seeking nominees for the following positions:

Join SNIG and RetNIG via Zoom for our annual AGM as we welcome Aksana Kaviola-Moussi a Registered Music Therapist and a Registered Psychotherapist who will show us the Importance of Music in Healthcare and our Well Being in Stressful Times!

Happy Nursing Week to all retired nurses! For those still working we thank you for all you do . Nurses do Make a Difference!

Upcoming Events!

Join the Retired Nurse Interest Group and the Staff Nurse Interest Group for our annual general meeting (AGM) via Zoom on Saturday June 11th from 8:30-10:15 a.m. 

Our guest, Askana  Kavaliova-Moussi, certified music therapist and registered psychotherapist, will present "Music Therapy - Love Yourself, Love Music."

Register here:

Calling all RetNIG members!

Election time is on the horizon! This year we are looking for a Policy and Political Action ENO and someone for social media. These positions require executive meetings as required and a planning meeting once a year. If you are interested we would be glad to mentor you into the position. It's a fun way to stay connected with the profession. Contact us at retnig2.rnao@gmail.com for more information.

Join the Staff Nurse Interest Group and the Retired Nurse Interest Group with financial ddvisors Robert Selvig from Manulife Securities and Michael Papotto from IA Clarington Investments via Zoom on Tuesday, March 8 from  7-8 p.m.