These Clubs may be of
interest to some of our members:
(We do not support or endorse any of them. They are listed as informational
only.)
CARP (
formerly known as Canadian Association for Retired Persons)
www.carp.ca
CARP is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization committed to a new vision of aging for Canada.
Carp is committed to building a strong sense of
common cause and common voice, with a broad diversity of individuals, groups and
communities. CARP has 50 chapters across Canada.
CARP offers its members Auto & Home insurance. discounts on auto rentals,
discounted rates on Roadside Assistance, Education programs for those 55+,
discounts on entertainment, health services, home care and travel.
They also produce ZOOMER magazine which is member's connection to CARP. Issues provide important updates on CARP activities including a current list of member benefits and new about initiatives in communities across the country. Also included are articles on health and wellness, news, travel, food, wine, lifestyle and much more.
CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION
http://www.snowbirds.org
As a national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of all travelling Canadians.
The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) is a
national not-for-profit advocacy organization. It is dedicated to actively
defending and improving the rights and privileges of Canadian travellers.
In 1992, one thousand and ninety-two dedicated Canadians came together in a show
of absolute unity to stage a rally in Lakeland, Florida. Many were seniors
living on fixed or limited incomes. Some held property in the United States.
Some were simply on vacation. All believed in the Canada Health Act, and the
basic right of Canadians to receive the same treatment abroad as Canadians
receive at home.
What started as a crusade to find affordable emergency out-of-country travel
health coverage has grown into a national organization, dedicated to preserving
the rights of all Canadians, the Canada Health Act and our national medicare
system.
Representing Canadians worldwide, from all
provinces and territories, the CSA has proven its willingness and ability to
fight for fairness and equality.
Since its inception, the CSA has grown to become the pre-eminent voice of all
travelling Canadians in its defense of their rights and privileges.
The CSA has proven itself to be a decisive, results-oriented organization. Its
commitment and common sense when dealing with government and industry is
reflected in its achievements on behalf of its members and all Canadians.
The CSA appeared before U.S. Congress to prevent U.S. legislation that threatened to reduce from 182 to just 30 days the amount of time Canadians could travel to the U.S. If you are a Canadian citizen who travelled this past year to the U.S. for more than 30 days, you can thank the CSA for its lobbying work in allowing you to travel for up to six months each year in the U.S.
In addition to advocacy on behalf of travelling Canadians, and Social Events during the winter months in the USA, the CSA offers their members:
- Insurance Program through Medipac Travel Insurance
- Snowbird Currency Exchange
- CSA Home/Auto Insurance
- CSA Auto Club
- CSA Personal Accident Insurance
