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Saint Mary's University Retirees Association (SMURA) invites ADRP members to a presentation:
" The Life and Times of Thomas Richardson 1782-1874: Industrial Chemist and Yachtsman"
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 2:30 p.m. ADT
McNally Building, Saint Mary’s University
MM201, Arts Flex Room, Second Floor, North End of Corridor, Second Floor McNally Centre Section
Speaker: David Richardson
Abstract: Thomas Richardson was born and grew up during a period of turmoil with the American War of Independence, the French Revolution and the threat of invasion by Napoleon Bonaparte. His father was a cloth-manufacturer and leading citizen in Manchester, with a wide range of interests. His mother was the daughter of William Sanderson, of Staithes, near Whitby, Yorkshire, a one-time employer of James Cook the explorer. Thomas became a manufacturing chemist associated with the alum mining near Whitby Yorkshire, but he moved to London to open a factory making Epsom Salts on the banks of the River Thames and joined the Royal Thames Yacht Club. At the age of 51 he moved back to Whitby and played a leading role in the development of Yachting there. He was successful as a yachtsman with his first boat “The Spray” and later with a larger boat called “The Hilda” which he had built in Whitby. He had three children and died at the age of 91
Lunch at Watermark Restaurant
Part of Oceanstone Resort & Spa at 8650 Peggy's Cove Road, Indian Harbour
Thursday, June 11 - 11:45 a.m.
Followed by Silver's Garden Tour (optional)
Sign up (your own tab) by emailing name(s) and cell # to Socials@theADRP.ca.
Silver's Garden Tour - Rhododendron Bloom
283 Brennans Road, Prospect Bay
Thursday, June 11 – 2:00 p.m. (Rain date June 12)
Lunch prior at Watermark Restaurant (optional)
Maximum: 16
Sign up by emailing name(s) and cell # to Socials@theADRP.ca. Please indicate if you will be joining us for lunch (your own tab).
Lawn Bowling – An Orientation
Wanderers Grounds, 5819 Sackville St., Halifax
Monday, June 15 – 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Rain date June 17)
Maximum: 16
Sign up by emailing name(s) and cell # to Socials@theADRP.ca
To learn more, check this link.
A monthly Dal - AC Coffee & Chat is held in the Truro area on the first Thursday of every month starting at 10:00 a.m. Starting in June, it will be held in the Alumni Gardens on the Dal-AC campus (at the Food Court in the Hub Mall on Robie Street on rainy days). Bring your own beverage when chats are held in the Alumni Gardens.
Later in the year (usually starting in November), the group gathers at the Food Court in the Hub Mall, Robie Street.
All are welcome!
Portugal Long Stay – Eden Resort
Join ADRP friends and other retirees from across Canada for a relaxing winter holiday in beautiful, warm Portugal. This trip is one of several offered by Trip Merchant to CURAC members at a discount.
February 23 – March 19, 2027
$2,799 one bedroom, based on double occupancy (subject to change)
$3,589 two bedrooms, based on double occupancy (subject to change)
DETAILS: https://CURAC.tripmerchant.com or email Anelisa@tripmerchant.com
We welcome your suggestions. To contact ADRP for all social events or to make suggestions for events, please use the following email address: Socials@theADRP.Ca
