About us
The Calabogie Club 55 Plus is chartered by and affiliated with the United Senior Citizens of Ontario (USCO). We are an active social club that meet on the last Thursday of each month for a dinner meeting.
Membership is open to anyone 55 and over and a resident or ex-resident of the Township of Greater Madawaska or fringe areas. A member’s spouse who has not reached the age of 55 may also join as an associate member.
The annual membership fee is $15.00.
We Volunteer
Many of our club members are actively involved in various community projects and events and take great pride in contributing to our community.
Volunteer Events
Township of Greater Madawaska Committees
Club members have served on several Township Committees: Barnet Park Committee, Beautification Committee, Trails Committee, and the Economic Development Committee.
Canada Day July 1st
Club members are actively involved in the annual Canada Day festivities, assisting in games and with donations at the entry gates.
Santa Claus Parade
More than 15 club members are actively involved in the design, creation and parade participation of our club’s annual Santa Claus Parade float.
Bogie Lights
This annual Community Event held at Heritage Point is organized and hosted by the Calabogie 55+ Club on the third Friday of November.
The members put Christmas lights on trees, the heritage building and wooden candy canes on the lawn. During the Celebration of turning on the lights, we sing Christmas songs, the club serves hot chocolate, apple cider and cookies baked by our members, and there is a campfire for marshmallow roasting. A student from the Calabogie School turns on the lights after the countdown. Anyone may attend.
Food Bank
Club members donate socks at the annual Christmas Party.
Remembrance Day
A wreath is donated by the club and laid at the Cenotaph by a club member.
Barnet Park Garden
Club members look after the Butterfly Garden at Barnet Park by mulching, fertilizing, weeding, deadheading and transplanting perennials. We occasionally help out with the other gardens at the park.
2025 Sub Committees
You can reach any sub committee member through our main address info@calabogieclub55plus.ca
Website Administration
Dave Abraham
Website Photos
Rick Brown
Website Reporter
Val Trotter
Sick & Visiting
Jane Benoit
Santa Claus Parade
Lorna Johnston
Bogie Lights
Jean Libbey
Golf
Doug Jordan
Bowling
Rick Copley
Summer Mixed Bridge
Val Trotter
Senior Games
Denise Lavallée, Val Trotter, Lori Armour
Barnet Gardens
Gale McRae, Joanne Levitsky
Volunteers
Always Welcome
Honouring Past Presidents
1978-79
Terry Riches
1980-85
Cecil Wurm
1984-86
John Spanier
1987-88
Elaine Wurm
1989-90
Margaret Riches
1991-93
Myra Wagorn
1994-95
Gerry Schilling
1996
Hugh Van Buren
1997
Marjorie Watts
1998-99
Ron Huntley
2000
Betty Wilson
2001
Ron Huntley
2002-03
Carole Cox
2004
Sharon Ladouceur
2005-06
Ronnie Brown
2007-08
Al Lawrie
2009
Bruce Taylor
2010-11
Gayle Blenkhorn
2012-13
Don Strachan
2014-15
Dave Larabie
2016-18
Denise Lavallée
2018-2024
Jean Libbey
Policies & Transparency
“Our Constitution, Code of Conduct, and Privacy Policy outline our values, standards, and member commitment.”
Calabogie Club 55 Plus respects the privacy and integrity of all information submitted through our website forms and e-mail addresses. We do not collect personal information about you when browsing our pages.
We only collect information when you volunteer to fill in a form or e-mail a request for information.
Depending upon your request, personal information collected about you may contain your name, contact details, e-mail address, phone number, and specific request. By providing this information, you consent to us using your information to respond to your questions and queries.
Under no circumstances do we share, sell, rent or disclose your personal information to any third party.
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Questions about our Privacy Policy? Mail to: info@calabogieclub55plus.ca
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