Central Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association
BCRTA Members’ Advantage Program
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What’s Up Next:
The annual Hallowe’en Howl Luncheon was lots of fun for those who attended the event at Benvoulin Heritage Park – Reid Hall! Crazy Apples Catering buffet treated us to a spooky (but yummy) lunch.
Coffee with CORTA at 9:30-11 am on Friday, November 14th – Deli City Backroom Cafe on Springfield Road (enter through the side entrance door toward the back of Deli City). Cost=$10 payable at the door includes a bottomless coffee and a sweet treat. RSVP to president@corta.ca if you’d like to join us.
FREE EVENT!!!!! Meet & Greet with BCRTA President, Carolyn Malm and the new BCRTA Exec Director, Lisa Hansen on Wednesday November 19th @ 1 pm. Join us for their presentations on recent BCRTA work and updated information about BCRTA’s Dogwood Insurance Plans. We’ll meet at Benvoulin Heritage Park – Reid Hall. Refreshments provided. RSVP to president@corta.ca if you’d like to attend.
CORTA’s Annual Winter Wonderland Luncheon is coming up on Monday, December 1st at 11:30 am. We’ll gather at Benvoulin Heritage Park – Reid Hall to feast, participate in a Silent Auction in support of COBSS and sing carols. RSVP to hodgson.charlene@gmail.com before Nov 26th @ noon if you’d like to join us.
Your suggestions for other activities are invited (please send to news@corta.ca)
CORTA Connects Newsletter
Back in the early days of the pandemic, we started sending a monthly newsletter to CORTA members. We will continue to circulate CORTA Connects even though we are now meeting face-to-face. You can download & print the newsletter or read it on your computer screen. Please click on the image below to open a copy of the most recent issue 🙂
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Getting to and from Cancer Appointments
“Getting to and from cancer-related medical appointments can be hard. We’re here to help Canadians who are living with cancer access these vital appointments.”
Since 1989 our Volunteers have provided clients with free rides to and from cancer treatments nearly a million times. Through the generous financial support of BC & Yukon Freemasons, the Freemasons’ Cancer Car Program (FCCP) gives free transportation to and from primary cancer treatments throughout BC.
This amazing program, which offers daily no-charge transportation to / from Kelowna for cancer patients from across the Thompson-Okanagan, is staffed by volunteers from a range of backgrounds. It is operated in observance of Canadian Cancer Society policies and provides important, valued service to those who need it.
The primary recruiting focus is (1) for drivers who work a half-day every two weeks, and (2) for office dispatchers who work a half-day each week. This program also maintains standby rosters and, while not overly taxing, our objectives are supported by conscientious individuals who enjoy making a difference. Drivers are provided with a vehicle, and do not use their own.
If interested in learning more or volunteering, please use the following contact information:
Kelowna Cancer Car Program
E-mail : < keldispatch@shaw.ca >
Phone : 250-712-1101 / 800-299-0188
Canada’s New Food Guide
Photo courtesy of Canada’s Food Guide
This exciting new travel program is now being offered through BCRTA. By clicking on the logo or HERE, you can get the required information you need.
UPDATE – NOW ACTIVE IN BC!
MEDOC travel insurance is now active when you travel inside or outside of BC.
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“BC Seniors’ Guide”
GUIDES
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“BC Elders’ Guide”