Central Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association
BCRTA Members’ Advantage Program
Click here to access more information – https://bcrta.ca/about-us/members-benefits/
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:
TO HELL WITH THE BELLS BRUNCH – Tuesday, September 8th @ 11:30 am
(we are in the process of confirming our venue & menu –
we hope you’ll make note of the date and time in your calendar)
Go ahead and sleep in past the bell on the first day of school and then come and have a yummy brunch with your retired colleagues!!!!
Watch for an email in mid-August to sign up for this popular annual event!
You will be invited to send an email RSVP to Charlene: (hodgsoncharlene@gmail.com) before September 3rd!
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
Meals on Wheels
Copy/enter the link below into your browser if you are interested in information about Meals on Wheels.
www.mow-online.com
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
Click on Image to open pdf copy of
“BC Seniors’ Guide”
GUIDES
Click on Image to open pdf copy of
“BC Elders’ Guide”