Halton Region
Halton Chapter AGM – Tuesday June 26, 2012
Information updated May 15, 2012 Your Carp Chapter Annual General Meeting is rapidly approaching. We would therefore like to extend a special invitation to all CARP members. Please reserve June 26th, 2012 and plan to join us as we celebrate another successful year. Once again our AGM will be held at the Halton Regional … Read more
Your Health, Your Way at the Mississauga Halton CCAC, June 6th, 2012
Information posted April 19, 2012 Join the Mississauga Halton CCAC for a FREE one-hour public information session: Wednesday June 6, 2012 6.30pm to 8.00pm In the Clubhouse at BraeBen Golf Course, 5700 Terry Fox Way, Mississauga. When planning for your own or your loved ones health care needs, it is important to think about your preferences and options – before … Read more
Oakville Seniors Fair – May 5, 2012
Information posted April 17, 2012 The Town of Oakville Seniors Working Action Group is hosting an Information Fair on Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Road in Oakville. The fair, entitled Successfully Mapping Your Future will offer a wide array of information to educate seniors … Read more
H&R Block Tax Preparation Discounts
Information posted April 9, 2012 However you want to do your taxes, H&R Block gives you the flexibility – and as a member of CARP you are eligible to receive special discounts. Please click on the following for more information. ES_carp eng (1)
Need a Little Help Coping with Life’s Everyday Challenges?
Information updated April 14, 2012 For our Halton Chapter Community meeting on April 24 we will be presenting a seminar that will help you become your own therapist! To learn more about this please join us for what we expect will be an informative evening. Usual place usual time, 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New Street. The meeting is open … Read more
Phony CRA Tax Queries and Other Frauds and Scams
Article posted April 6, 2012 Seniors are particularly vulnerable to scams and fraud. As well as the many known scams new ones are being invented every day. The best defense is awareness of the many types of fraud out there and sharing information. The more everyone is informed the better chance there is of not becoming a victim. Remember NEVER … Read more
Proposed Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit
Article posted April 5, 2012 Please make a note of this proposed and very important new tax credit. If you have recently completed or are planning future home modifications which will help seniors stay safely in their homes you could claim this credit. Eligible expenses incurred on or after October 1, 2011 would qualify for the credit. Hold on to … Read more
Upcoming Workshops and Clinics at the Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre
Article posted April 1, 2012 The following FREE workshops are being held at the Milton Seniors’Activity Centre over the next couple of weeks. If you would like to attend please call the Milton Seniors’ Activity Centre 905-875-1681 or sign up, preferably at least one week in advance, at the Reception Desk. Wednesday, April 4 from 1 to 2 p.m. Drive Wise – presented by … Read more
CARP disappointed that the federal government ignored call to leave OAS alone
Article posted March 31st, 2012 On March 29, 2012 following the Federal Budget CARP released this statement: OAS changes will hurt, not help next generation; vague promises to confer with provinces to protect some low income people not enough: CARP Toronto, ON: CARP members will be disappointed that the federal government ignored their call to leave OAS alone or at least make … Read more
CARP welcomes attention paid to seniors in Ontario’s budget
Article posted March 31st, 2012 On March 27, 2012 following the Ontario Budget CARP released this statement: CARP members will welcome the attention paid to seniors in the Ontario budget especially to increase funding and measures for home care; protecting those with less than $100,000 net income from income testing of drug benefits and eliminating red tape for withdrawing locked-in funds. The … Read more
