Scarborough CARP Chapter Enjoys a Successful and Entertaining May 31 Launch

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Over 250 people attended the historic launch of the Scarborough CARP Chapter at the Scarborough Civic Centre, May 31st.  Entertained by the Woburn Collegiate Institute Senior Jazz Band, attendees enjoyed a stellar cast of speakers, refreshments, and the opportunity to visit with sponsors and agencies at their tables. They also participated in a draw for over 25 door prizes.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR CONTRIBUTING CASH AND/OR DOOR PRIZES! The proceedings and sponsor lists are included below.

WATCH THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS OF UPCOMING EVENTS – THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

SOME SCENES FROM THE LAUNCH

In order: Gary Butler, Chair, Scarborough Chapter ; Woburn Collegiate Institute Senior Jazz Band; Vendor displays; Refreshments; Collecting door prizes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS:

  • Avis Budget Group
  • Bow Thai Restaurant
  • Brenda Mignardi – Red Hat Strutters / Avon
  • CARP
  • CBI Health Group
  • Centennial College
  • Central East Community Care Access Centre
  • City of Toronto, Scarborough Civic Centre
  • Epoch HR & More Inc.
  • Home Instead Senior Care – Scarborough
  • Listen Up Canada
  • Nordixx Pole Walking Canada
  • Osteoporosis Canada
  • O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers
  • Personal Concierge Services
  • Seneca College
  • Sun Life Financial
  • The McLennan Group Insurance Inc.
  • Toronto Police Services
  • Transcare – Community Support Services
  • Truestar Health
  • TruFinancial
  • We Care Home Health Services – Scarborough
  • Woburn Collegiate Institute
  • Zoomer Wireless

PROCEEDINGS

  1. O Canada: Woburn Collegiate Institute – Members of the Senior Jazz Band
  2. Welcome & Introductions – Gary Butler, Chair
  3. CARP National Presentation – Ross Mayot, VP Community Development
  4. Guest Speaker – Dale Goldhawk, Zoomer Radio 740AM
  5. Michelle DeCoste, Dean, School of Continuing Education, Centennial College
  6. INTERMISSION & REFRESHMENTS
  7. Woburn C.I. Senior Jazz Band entertains
  8. Joe Dickson, MPP Ajax-Pickering, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister Responsible for Seniors
  9. Bill Humber, Director, Office of Eco-Seneca
  10. Initiative, Seneca College
  11. “Tomorrow’s Greener World”
  12. Susannah B. Roth, Associate,
  13. O’Sullivan Estate Lawyers
  14. Closing Remarks/Draw for Door Prizes