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:
Learning Experience
BCRTA Dogwood Insurance Update: With BCRTA Exec Director Lisa Hansen & Past President Carolyn Malm
DATE/Time- Wednesday, November 18th @ 1 pm
COST- $8 per person (please pay at the door, exact change appreciated, bottled water will be available)
Please RSVP if you wish to attend this event. Send your email before November 16th to: president@corta.ca
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Winter Wonderland Luncheon
DATE/Time- Monday, December 7th @ 11:30 am
COST- $35 per person (please pay at the door, exact change appreciated)
Lunch includes: roast turkey, housemate cranberry sauce, herb & caramelized onion stuffing, potatoes, seasonal vegetables, pan gravy, buns/butter, coffee (decaf and high test), water, dessert and hall rental
Bring cash- for 50/50 tickets and other prize possibilities 🙂
You are invited to send an email RSVP to Charlene: (hodgsoncharlene@gmail.com) before Wed, December 3rd! Hope to see you there!
In Case You Missed It:
Presentation by Colin Flannigan – FH & P Lawyers on Estate Planning –
Your suggestions for other activities are invited (please send to president@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
CORTA will be hosting a Learning Experience on this topic on Wednesday, November 18th @ 1 pm
Details available above under Upcoming Events info.
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“BC Seniors’ Guide”
GUIDES
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“BC Elders’ Guide”