CARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter

CARP

Site: Barrie - Mailing Address

Service: Barrie CARP Chapter

Record #: BAR2692

Last Modified: 21 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 20 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)

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 ten 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

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

Service Details

Hours	Meetings Third Wed of each month, doors open at 1:30 pm for 2 pm meetings, and 6:30 pm for 7 pm meetings 2 pm: Oct 16 2024, Nov 20 2024, Jan 15 2025, Feb 19 2025, Mar 19 2025 7 pm: April 16 2025, May 21 2025, June 18 2025, Aug 20 2025, Sep 17 2025 Dates Jan-Jun & Aug-Nov, no meetings in Jul and Dec
Areas Served	Barrie ; and surrounding area
Eligibility	Adults, guests can attend a meeting with a CARP member
Application	On-line or by mail Chair Gwen Kavanagh barrie@carp.ca Vice Chairs Victor Brace carpchapter36barrie@gmail.com Tom Oldershaw tomoldershaw@bell.net
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - Paid to Head Office Minimum one year membership is $19.95 or other membership which includes Zoomer magazine, if register online, fee is reduces by $5

Address and Location

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Meeting Location - Barrie & District Association of Realtors 676 Veterans Dr Barrie, ON Canada L9J 0H6
Intersection	Veterans Dr and Mapleview Dr W
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Meeting Location

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-252-4756
Toll Free Phone	1-800-363-9736, National Office in Toronto
E-Mail	barrie@carp.ca
Website	www.barriecarp.org
Primary Contact	Gwen Kavanagh, Chair, CARP Barrie Chapter; Phone: 705-828-2743
Alternate Contact	Victor Brace, Vice-Chair, CARP Barrie Chapter; Email: carpchapter36barrie@gmail.com
Mailing Address	c/o CARP, Barrie Chapter 36 150 Livingstone St E Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6Y7