The Golden Bulldogs - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Golden Bulldogs are a loosely knit group of retired employees of Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The group consists of educators and support staff of all ranks who share a common love of good fellowship and good times.
The Golden Bulldogs' motto is :
Otium cum dignitate - which loosely means - enjoy leisure (good times) with "style, class, and dignity" - especially in retirement.

Due to scheduling issues, the 2019 GB Christmas Celebration became

the 2019/2020 Golden Bulldogs Winter Wonderland Celebration

We thank Bob and Mari & Dennis and Darla for hosting this Celebration
 

We were fortunate to have GB members from Annapolis Royale, NS, Victoria and Courtenay, BC visit with us in Calgary.

Summer of 2019 Golden Bulldogs' 24th or 25th (??) Anniversary Luncheon Meeting

Golden Bulldogs' October 2016 Anniversary Celebration

Over 25 Golden Bulldogs and friends gathered at Stavros in Calgary to celebrate the 20 something Anniversary of the founding of the Golden Bulldogs. It was great to see Paul T., Armande B. and Nalda B. present - some of the founding members of the Golden Bulldogs.

Heide R. was our special guest as she was visiting all the way from Annapolis, Nova Scotia. It was also great to visit with Wayne B. who taught at SWC in the early 70's and attended his first and hopefully not last GB event.

 Heide's many hugs were appreciated and welcomed.........

Golden Bulldog - Otium cum Dignitate Meeting - September 01, 2015

Last Tuesday a number of Golden Bulldogs gathered at Stavros Pub in Calgary to visit with Heide R. who was in Calgary for a short period of time. Heide has expressed her appreciation to all those who were able to attend and enjoy the conviviality. 

Golden Bulldogs 20th Anniversary Gathering

About 25 Golden Bulldogs and spouses gathered at Stavros Pub in Ranchlands on June 16th to celebrate 20 years of Golden Bulldog camaraderie and good times.

The Vancouver Island Golden Bulldogs

Here are some pictures of the Vancouver Island Branch of the Golden Bulldog's get together at the Crow and Gate on May 20, 2015. There was a good turn out with Bulldogs from Victoria (Jack H.),  Chemainus (Bev and Vern H.), Saltair (Margaret Ann A.), Parksville (Lise and Grant S.), and Qualicum Beach (Norman and Teresa L., and David A. and Claire W.).

The weather was great and the camaraderie was outstanding. Thanks to everyone who came out and our regrets to those who couldn’t make it. Hopefully we will see you next year.

Enjoy the rest of the summer - David.

A Golden Bulldog enjoying good health and great summer weather!
(Kathleen J.)

"Otium cum dignitate”,  our motto,  is how Cicero advised the honest person to live. The word “otium” is not really translatable and is often wrongly interpreted as the “dolcefarniente” of Mediterranean fame. Rather than a life of idleness, Cicero (I am constantly fascinated by the fact that this great man’s name is Latin for “Chick Pea”) was advising an ensemble of non-political and non-remunerable activities that allow for the “humanistic” development of an individual.

In other words, Cicero advised that a vir bonus (good person) should dedicate himself/herself to study, writing, intimate and erudite conversation, meditation, finding time for family and friends, and of course some time in the countryside. Together with “otium”, Cicero also recommended a strong dose of “dignitas” which was very important to people of his time. Everything was to be done with a sense of measure and moderation. It’s a lovely philosophy of living to try to pursue especially when put in the context of today’s hustle and bustle.

Otium cum dignitate does not mean dolce far niente which literally means "sweet doing nothing" = "Delicious idleness". Sheer indulgent relaxation and blissful laziness, being deliciously idle." Although, some of that, in retirement, is also wonderful!