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WORKSHOP FOR OLDER ADULTS
A Workshop Just for Older Adults!!! Sponsored by the Calgary Chapter of CARP v Exercising Our Brains: Staying Sharp to 100 v Technology: Developing Essential Skills v Exercise Our Bodies: Enhancing Energy and the Brain v Nutrition for Healthy Living: Committing to Thoughtful Eating WHEN? 8 JUNE 2013 – 8:15am to 4pm WHERE? TRICO CENTRE 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE Calgary … Read more
The Middle-Aged Guide to Growing Up: The Best Game You Can Name
Editor’s Note: This column marks the fourth installment of the Middle-Aged Guide to Growing up series. You can also read the inaugural column – “Coming of Age”, the second: “What’s Up, Doc?”, or the third: “Working Stiff” if you missed any. The Best Game You Can Name I’m a Boomer, born at the height of Teeder Kennedy’s career with the … Read more
HELP MEND MINDEN!!
Chapter 54 is endeavouring to create a “Volunteer List” of community members who would be willing to be called upon when help is needed. As with the flooding in Minden, several fundraising drives are being organized to help those most in need. These fund raising events are going to need a lot of help to make them successful. If you … Read more
Breaking in Nova Scotia: Amendments to Protect Vulnerable Seniors from Financial Abuse
May 2nd, 2013: Vulnerable seniors and their families will have greater protection from financial abuse in Nova Scotia because of amendments introduced today. Under proposed changes to the Adult Protection Act, the Minister of Health and Wellness will be able to investigate suspected cases of financial abuse of seniors who do not have the mental capacity to make financial decisions. … Read more
NEW Partner Coming soon – VIA RAIL!!!
CARP and Via Rail are happy to announce a special offer for CARP Members… CARP Members will receive a 15 % discount off all fares excluding ESCAPE. VIA operates up to 497 trains weekly on 12,500 kilometres of track, and serves 450 communities across the country, from coast to coast and north to Hudson Bay. The program is scheduled to … Read more
Carp Vancouver Central AGM Monday May 13th, 2013
Carp Vancouver Central AGM Monday May 13th, 2013 6:30PM Trout Lake Community Centre 3360 Victoria Drive Vancouver, B.C. Please Join Us! Guest Speaker: Dr. Gloria Gutman Dr. Gutman will highlight the ‘hot topics and /or controversial issues facing elder abuse with seniors in BC. Gloria Gutman, PhD, FCAHS, OBC, LLD (hon.) Professor/Director Emerita Dept. of Gerontology and Gerontology Research Centre … Read more
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors in Support of the Brampton CARP Chapter Launch Gala
When: Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 Where: Brampton Soccer Centre (Dixie Rd. and Sandalwood Pkwy.) Click for map Time: 6:30PM-9:00PM Featuring Special Guest, CARP President and ZoomerMedia Limited CEO Moses Znaimer This is a free event. Light refreshments will be served. Public Welcome CARP Members, Bring a Friend. RSVP by email to:community@carp.ca
Election Budget needs bold political leadership – starting with a new vision for aging in Ontario.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2013 Toronto, ON: CARP members will be watching to see whether the 2013 Ontario Budget will address their priority concerns – retirement security, seniors’ poverty, equitable access to affordable drugs and ending discriminatory auto insurance rates. CARP staff will be in the Budget Lockup in Toronto on May 2nd to see first … Read more
20th Anniversary Celebrations – Advance tickets $15 or $20 at the door.
Information updated May 4, 2013 Tickets are now available, see below for details, for our 20th Anniversary celebrations on June 25th which will be headlined by Peter Appleyard. Tickets are very reasonably priced at $15 for advance purchases or $20 at the door. We recommend that you get your tickets now to both save money … Read more
Hurry and Register! Don’t Miss Out!
By Mick Rempel CARP Edmonton Chapter is delighted to announce that Tommy Banks, retired Senator, never-retired Musician, and CARP Member will be our guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 1:00PM Thursday, May 23, 2013. Location: Old Timers Cabin, 9430 Scona Road (99 Street) Registration: 12.30 – 1.00; AGM: 1.00 – 1 45; Tommy Banks Conversation: 2.00 – 2.45. … Read more
