Canadian Association of Retired People (CARP Canada) - City of Greater Sudbury Chapter

CARP advocates for “A New Vision of Aging for Canada.” The mission of CARP is to improve the quality of life and to promote the well-being of all Canadians through advocacy, education, dissemination of information, money-saving services and programs specially designed for adults. Areas of advocacy include: promoting age-friendly cities, ending elder abuse, homecare, end-of-life care, dementia care, health care transformation, national pharmacare, investor protection and retirement income protection.

Location: Meetings take place at Science North in the Laamanen Room

Contact: John Lindsay at 705-618-9103

Email: Sudbury@carp.ca

Website: www.carpsudbury.ca

Membership Fees: Minimal fee for local chapter membership. For national membership fees or renewals visit www.carp.ca  

Local Membership includes:

  • Discounts at Science North.

National Membership includes:

  • Discount programs for hotels, car rentals and entertainment.

Activities:

  • General meetings are announced using local media. Topics include: fraud and scams, diabetes, Drive Wise, health issues, travel, home grants, pension incomes and income tax benefits.

  • Travel Club: Driven by member requests. Includes trips to live theatre productions, musicals and world class performances.