Hi Everyone,

With the recent cold weather and with Christmas just around the corner, I’m sure Softball is not at the front of most people’s thoughts.
But I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that your current Board has already had 2 very productive meetings with one more happening before the end of 2022 coming up on Mon Dec 12th.
And we will be meeting each month in the new year right up to the start of the 2023 season to ensure everyone has a great 2023 season.
Lots of things to discuss, and decisions to be made, all in the hopes of providing all of us a great and healthy CSMS 55 League that accommodates everyone in all of the Divisions.

And I’m sure everyone saw the recent post by Bill Aitken and the survey he put together.
Please be sure to take a moment to fill that out. It only takes a few minutes and will really help your Board make the correct decisions that affect us all.

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M

A winter quote for everyone,
“It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone”
- A Bartlett Giamatti

Hello Ball Players,

Help us make this a better league for you. Please take a moment to fill out the anonymous survey below. It should take less than 2 minutes to complete. Looking forward to your input.

Thank you,
CSMS Board

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWBLZT5

Hi League,

I have been asked to share the following information from our new Tournament Coordinator, Graham Brockway.

“Hi Everyone,

CSMS + 55 is pleased to announce that we have recently secured the Quad at JC park (Diamonds 1-4) for our two tournaments for the 2023 Season.
The Board approved this last night during our November Board meeting.

The Mike Church Classic is now scheduled for June 3rd and 4th.

The Calgary CSMS 55+ Tournament is now scheduled for July 22nd and 23rd

More information will be provided at a later time and will be passed along in a more timely fashion.

Please mark those dates on your calendars .

Regards,
Graham Brockway
Tournament Coordinator
CSMS 55+ "

Awesome News, Thanks Graham.

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M
CSMS 55+

Hello League,

Another Long Time League Member, James (Jim) Sexsmith, passed away recently in Calgary.

Jim was a member with our League from 2000-2012.
It was brought to my attention that Jim and his wife Andrea, looked after our Calgary Tournament at one time.

Jim’s Obituary may be read by clicking on the Attached Link Below,
http://calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/james-sexsmith-1086648745

Condolences to Jim’s Family and all his Friends and former teammates and all that knew Jim.

Regards,
Paul M
CSMS 55 +

Hello Everyone,

I am so sorry to have to announce the recent passing of Long Time League Member,
Larry Fraser.
Larry passed away on Oct 24th, 2022 in Stony Plain Alberta.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 11:00 am at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5021-52 Ave., Stony Plain, AB.

Larry was a member in our League from 2004-2005 and 2008 – 2019 and is sure to be missed by many in our League and all that knew him.
Many who played with Larry will have an “iconic memory of him in full pitching gear – face mask, chest protector and shin guards”
Thank You to Garth Border and Murray Cumming for first bringing this to my attention and for sharing the Obituary Information with me.

The Obituary can be seen by clicking on the Link Below.
http://serenity.ca/serenity-obituaries/fraser-larry-oliver

Regards,
Paul McNeil
CSMS 55+