Central Okanagan Retired Teachers’ Association
BCRTA Members’ Advantage Program
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We have entered, what many are calling, the Zoom era.
Zoom is an online communication software where meetings can be held or even classes can be taught. Some of our members are already using Zoom, including the CORTA and the BCRTA for AGMs and Executive meetings etc. Although we can meet in larger groups now, the convenience of meeting while at home or travelling is appealing. Zoom is quite straight forward once you have the required technology. A link to Zoom sessions can be provided to all members by email, and you then simply click that link in the email to join the Zoom session.
CLICK HERE for previously held, recorded Zoom events… OR… check out a copy of presentation handouts.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES 101- Click below to access Gary’s handout from the November 15th workshop.
https://corta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EV-101-Handout-Gary-Blidook.pdf
Lisa Hansen, Johnson Insurance, presented information regarding available plans at our May 29th meeting. Here is a copy of her presentation for your information:
CORTA cohosted a workshop with the Federal Retirees group in January 2025 entitled “Estate Readiness & Planning”. Following are copies of the presenters’ PowerPoint slides and an additional resource: Personal Records.
https://corta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wills-Estates-Presentation-Sabey-Rule.pdf
https://corta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Retirement-Estate-Planning-Seminar-January-2025.pdf
https://corta.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Personal-Records-Organizer.pdf
What’s Up Next:
CORTA will host it’s annual Leprechaun Luncheon on Monday, March 10th – doors open at 11:30 am – Benvoulin Heritage Park- Reid Hall (2279 Benvoulin Rd, Kelowna) and the cost will be $20/member (payable at the door). Watch the upcoming CORTA Connects newsletter for the details of this event – hope to see you there!
CORTA also cohosted a Learning Experience with the local Federal Retirees group on Wednesday, January 15th. The topic was Estate Planning & Readiness
A copy of the two presentations have now been posted above.
Your suggestions for other activities are invited (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.
Click on Image to open pdf copy of
“BC Seniors’ Guide”
GUIDES
Click on Image to open pdf copy of
“BC Elders’ Guide”