Halton Happenings February 2009 Newsletter

ATTENTION ? Tuesday Is the New Night For February Chapter Meeting

Based on current conflicts with Burlington Seniors’ Centre programs on the same night as our regular Halton Chapter Meetings, we are going to try Tuesday, February 24, 2009 as a new night to hold our regular meeting. The times are the same, so we look forward to seeing you at 6:30 pm for our 7:00 pm start with adjournment by 9:00 pm. Hopefully, the new night will allow new members to attend and provide a bit more parking availability. We have a very informative Agenda for you, so please join us Tuesday, February 24th. We look forward to your participation and input.

ListenUP! Canada Is Now CARP Recommended

ListenUP! Canada is the CARP Recommended hearing healthcare provider for over 200,000 members across Ontario.

We are pleased to offer exclusive benefits to all members, including 5 years of batteries with any hearing aid purchase. ?At ListenUP! Canada, we provide our clients with the most professional,comprehensive and convenient hearing healthcare services, including no cost hearing tests and the best selection of hearing aids and assistive listening devices at affordable prices. All hearing aids purchased at ListenUP! Canada come with our unique Don?t Worry, Be Happy Guarantee?, everything our clients need for two full years!? ? M.J.

DeSousa, V.P. & Chief Audiologist

ListenUP! Canada is actively involved in Halton. For more information, see Lindy Grimbly at our February 24th Halton Chapter Meeting or call her at 416-925-9223 ext. 300.

NEW NIGHT FOR Next Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 7:00 pm

Burlington Seniors? Centre

Located at 2285 New Street, Burlington, Ont. (behind Burlington Curling Club)

Agenda Includes:

Mike Lansdown providing an Update on Halton?s 211 + 311 + 411 Call System

Gary Wrathall, President, Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club, A Wonderful ‘Bruce Trail’ Experience

Meeting Sponsor: ListenUP Canada

50/50 Draw + other possible surprises

CARP National Staff to address Members questions

Social time + refreshments

On-line Membership Application and Renewals

Beat the April 1, 2009 Fee Increase Save on Memberships online at http://www.carp.ca by clicking on Memberships/Renewals. Be sure to enter your data carefully, and enter CH3 in the Chapter Number Box on right corner.

You can also call (416) 363-8748 and speak to a CARP representative to join. Please mention that you are from Halton to ensure we can follow-up with local information. Or you can contact Vicki Ward, Halton Chapter Membership Services at [email protected]

Acclaim Health Halton Needs Volunteers

Acclaim Health Halton (formerly VON Halton) would greatly appreciate volunteers to visit lonely seniors in their homes. By just giving one hour a week, you could make a huge difference in someone?s life. Please call

905-827-8800, ext. 2090 for more information.

For any further CARP Halton Chapter information, contact Greg Metrakos, at (905) 631-6751 or [email protected]

CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to advocating for ?A New Vision of Aging for Canada?, social change that will bring financial security, equitable access to health care and freedom from discrimination. CARP seeks to ensure that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of our generation and provides value-added benefits, products and services to our members. Through our network of Chapters across