Central Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association
BCRTA Members’ Advantage Program
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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 🙂
What’s Up Next:
COFFEE with CORTA- Join us on the second Friday in May for a bottomless cup of coffee or tea and some sweet treats! Cost = $10… please pay a CORTA greeter when you arrive. CORTA members and guests will gather at Deli City’s Backroom Bistro to enjoy some refreshment & conversation… drop in… it’s a casual and relaxed event… no agenda! RSVP to president@corta.ca before Wednesday, May 6th if you’d like to attend. We can’t wait to see you on Friday, May 8th @ 9:30-11:30 am. Hope to see you there!
This will be the final COFFEE with CORTA event for 2025-2026.
It will soon be time to wrap up the school year. CORTA’s Annual General Meeting will happen up on Monday, May 25th at 11:30 am. We’ll gather at Benvoulin Heritage Park – Reid Hall to enjoy something to eat, socialize, award door prizes and do the 50/50 draw in support of COBSS (bring cash or cheques). Particpants are asked to bring a shareable snack (doors open at 11:30) and sign up by sending an email RSVP to Charlene: (hodgsoncharlene@gmail.com) before May 21st! THIS EVENT WILL BE FREE! CORTA will provide beverages 🙂
Your suggestions for other activities are invited (please send to news@corta.ca)
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.
In January 2026, the BCRTA launched an exclusive insurance option for members. Here is the link for more detailed information:
https://www.belairdirect.com/en/group-insurance/bcrta.html
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“BC Seniors’ Guide”
GUIDES
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“BC Elders’ Guide”