National, non-partisan, nonprofit organization committed to advocating for people as they age, in matters affecting their rights, well being and welfare

• members eligible for a range of products, services, and group rates such as:
  • car, home, and health insurance discounts including dental as well as travel and accommodation discounts
• local Chapter holds nine meetings a year
• provides trips for social and educational reasons
• holds special events such as the Be Green Show and an annual theatre day
• runs a dart league and yoga classes
• initiated Seniors & Accessibility Advisory Committee for the City of Barrie, comprised of representatives from CARP, 55 + Clubs, 4 non-profit organizations and 4 Seniors
• initiated a Senior Housing Committee, working towards solutions for future housing shortages, for more information call Gwen Kavanagh at 705-828-2743
• Zoomer magazine available online with membership

Seniors Community Fund

• assists low-income Seniors 65 yrs and older in Barrie and surrounding area by providing financial assistance from $100-$500 per application
• financial assistance is provided to pay for basic necessities (such as, but not limited to: rent, food, medical transportation, clothing, delivered meals, personal needs, veterinary services etc.)
• applications can be submitted at any time, see Seniors Community Fund, call or email for more information

• 2 pm: Oct, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar
• 7 pm: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep
• no meetings in Jul, Aug, Dec

• Gwen Kavanagh barrie@carp.ca

• Victor Brace carpchapter36barrie@gmail.com
• Tom Oldershaw tomoldershaw@bell.net