AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION of Canada (AFAC)
883 (Kelowna) RCAF Wing Capri Centre
P.O.Box 22103, Stn A., Kelowna V1Y 9N9
Young members welcome. President, Stu Richardson
862-2862
ARMY NAVY & AIR FORCE VETERANS
The ANAF is active in the welfare of its seniors.
The ANAF also has a Ladies’ Auxiliary
KELOWNA UNIT # 376 270 Dougal Rd. N.
,Kelowna V1X 3K
.765-18108
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257 Brunswick Street, Penticton V2A 5P9
490-4980
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VERNON #5
2500 46th Avenue, Vernon V1T 8S2
542-3277
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NORTH KAMLOOPS #290
444 Tranquille Road, Kamloops V2B 3H2
554-2455
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BC GOVT RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOC.
BCGREA has 20 branches throughout the province, with 4 branches n the Okanagan-Similkameen and Shuswap-Columbia. The prime objective of the organization is to omote the general welfare of it’s members. Provincial President: Lawrence Johnson
178 Ocean Walk Dr. Nanaimo V9V 1N2
1-250-760-01131........-866-729-9299
www.bcgrea.com
KELOWNA (Central Okanagan)
Leona Pedosuk - 764-0975
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PENTICTON (South Okanagan/Similkameen) 1
09-2629 Cornwall Dr., Penticton V2A 6J3
Bill Solberg 493-0561
SALMON ARM (Shuswap/Columbia)
1720 Lakeshore Rd. N.E. V1E 3X7
Lorainne Ibbitson - 832-1374
VERNON (N. Okanagan Branch)
208-4104 Alexis Park Dr. V1T 6H2
John Price - 542-1309
GRAND FORKS 1841 78th Ave. V0H 1H2
Ray Hanson - 442-5783
KAMLOOPS 2455 Parkcrest Avenue, Kamloops V2B 4Y4
Denis Carriere - 376-3119
BC OLD AGE PENSIONERS ORGANIZATION
British Columbia Old Age Pensioners Organization was the first organized advocacy group, not only in British Columbia but in North America. Being instituted in 1932, it operates at the provincial, the regional, and the local level. The object is to promote all matters pertaining to the welfare of the elder citizens of BC.
The OAPO presents resolutions to various levels of government and its agencies on issues that have been voted on and passed by members at the annual convention. When combined with similar interest groups across Canada, we have a strong voice in challenging governmental decisions, and in working on any aspect of present day conditions that would tend to make life more pleasant, now and in the future, e.g. better housing.There are about 86 branches located in most areas of BC.
The function of the branch is primarily for social activities. Most branches have a monthly general meeting where membership can become involved in the business aspect which can lead to resolutions being presented at annual convention.
1-250-292-8209
BC SENIORS’ ADVISORY COUNCIL
The BC Seniors’ Advisory Council was established under the Seniors Advisory Council Act passed in June of 1989. The Council consists of a chair designated by the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors and at least fourteen other members. Members are selected with due consideration for regional representation, age, gender, ethnicity, & relevant experience.
The mandate of the Seniors’ Advisory Council is: to advise the Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Seniors on current and future issues of concern to seniors; represent the interests of seniors throughout the province; and, maintain close communication links with major seniors’ organizations involved in providing services to seniors.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH - OFFICE FOR SENIORS
BC SENIORS ADVISORY COUNCIL
4-2, 1515 Blanchard St., Victoria V8W 3C8
1-250-952-2266
BC SENIORS GAMES SOCIETY
This annual event offers people over the age of 55 friendly competition in the following events: Badminton, Carpet Bowling, Cribbage, Darts, Floor Curling, Horseshoes, One-Act Plays, Snooker, Table Tennis, Track and Field. Bridge, Bocce, Cycling, 5-Pin Bowling, Golf, Tennis, Lawn Bowling, Slo-Pitch, Softball, Swimming Dragon Boating, Archery, Aquestrian.
The province is divided into twelve zones. Preliminary play-offs in the various sports will be held prior to the Games to determine who will represent their zone. The host city changes each year.
In 2009 they will be held in Richmond .......... September 16 - 19, 2009.
For further information contact your local Seniors’ Centre or Zone Chairperson:
Gladys Brown - 449-2723
Myrtle Acton - Director for Zone 5 - 494-9542
Gladys Hambrook - Area Rep. Z-5 - 768-8087
Alistair MacLachlan - Kelowna area rep Z-5 - 763-4878
Bill Zmaeff - Director for Zone 8 - 837-5670
Merle Irvine - Penticton area rep - 493-9284
Ethel Dover - Vernon area rep - 545-3270
www.bcseniorsgames.org
CANADIAN ALLIANCE OF BRITISH
PENSIONERS – BC Branch
The UK Government discriminates unjustly and causes financial hardship by ‘freezing’ British State pensions in Canada, while uprating them annually in Britain, the EC, USA etc. CABP fights to have your pension ‘unfrozen’! Member benefits include quarterly newsletter, advice service (eligibility - how to claim - resolving problems) plus latest information about the pension. The non-profit CABP seeks the support of all British expatriates who draw - or will draw - the pension.
Joint Chair, BC Branch - Bernard Jackson
411 Dunsmuir, Vancouver V6B 1X4
1-800-760-6633
www.britishpensions.bc.ca
CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION
(BC Southern Interior)
Social group of railway/marine retirees. Meets second Tuesdays, 11AM, Kelowna Legion, 1380 Bertram St. Pensioners of other railways also welcome. Contact Sandra - 250-861-5909
Dennis - 250-549-3966.
CARP, Canada’s Association for the Fifty-Plus
300 - 27 Queen Street East, Toronto M5C 2M6
Frank & Mona Moser - Okanagan/Kelowna
861-6628
www.carp.ca
COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZEN
ORGANIZATIONS (COSCO)
This is an umbrella group for affiliated seniors organizations in BC. COSCO acts as a coordinating body and submits briefs to appropriate levels of government on member resolutions related to health, social and economic well-being of senior
citizens in this province.
PRESIDENT - Rudy Lawrence
604-312-2089
www.coscobc.ca
FEDERAL SUPERANNUATES NATIONAL ASSOC.
FSNA is an association of superannuated federal government employees, including military and RCMP pensioners, and their families. The objective is to promote the general welfare of its senior citizens.
FSNA provides information and referral service and assists with rights under the Superannuation Act and other pension plans governing retirement annuities.
Central Okanagan
P.O. Box 20186 RPO Towne Centre
Kelowna BC V1Y 9H2
712-6213
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South Okanagan
696 Main Street, Penticton V2A 5C8
493-6799
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North Okanagan
PO Box 1204, Vernon V1T 6N6
Kamloops
PO Box 1397, Kamloops V2C 6L7
www.fsna.com
KELOWNA NEWCOMERS CLUB
The Club is for men and women who have moved into the Kelowna are within the last three years and would like to meet friends. Meets with guest speakers the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Water Street Activities Centre.Contact:
Paul Bethel
768-4929
www.kelownanewcomers.org
KOREA VETERANS ASSOC. OF CANADA #50
• meets at 1380 Bertram Street. Anyone who served in the armed forces in Korea, no matter what country you may have been from, can be a voting member of Unit 50.
• the Unit is quite active with Youth Organizations within the Central & Southern Okanagan. c/o Kelowna Br. 26 RCL
1380 Bertram Sreet, Kelowna V1Y 2G1
President - George Barr .
717-0933
www.kvacanada.com
PENTICTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The PRH Alumni Association welcomes retired Penticton Area Hospital and Health Care Employees, Auxiliary members, Volunteers, Medical Staff, Board Members, and their spouses to join our organization. We support the preservation of and the continued development of Penticton Regional Hospital as a model Secondary Regional Care Level hospital. Informational meetings as well as recreational and social events are scheduled throughout the year. In addition we provide retirement information to potential retirees and investigate opportunities to increase the well-being and welfare of our members.
2538 Mckenzie Street, Penticton V2A 6H4
Contact: Win Karpuk
493-0315
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
The Legion is active in the areas of health, home support, housing and community services, and is dedicated to the principle of encouraging programs that promote the independence and dignity of older adults. A full time free service of advice and assistance is available to members of the Armed Forces and to ex-service personnel and their dependents. Most Legion Branches and Ladies Auxiliaries are involved in one or more seniors’ programs. Most Legion programs are designed for veterans but benefit all seniors. For further information on any of the services, contact the Pacific Command or any of the branches:
www.pacificlegion.org
PACIFIC COMMAND
3026 Arbutus Street, Vancouver V6J 4P7 - 736-8166
KELOWNA 1380 Bertram Street V1Y 2G1 - 762-4117
OYAMA 15712 Oyama Rd (Serves Winfield - 548-3521
PEACHLAND 4407 2nd Street -767-9100
WESTBANK 2525 Dobbin Road - 768-4330
KEREMEOS 510 8th Ave., Box 189 V0X 1N0 - 499-5634
OKANAGAN FALLS 5009 Veterans Way - 497-8338
OLIVER 36217 97th St. Box 378 V0H 1P0 - 498-3868
OSOYOOS 8310 78th Ave., Box 526 V0H 1V0 - 495-7447
PENTICTON 502 Martin St. V2A 5L4 - 492-3074
ARMSTRONG 2526 Pleasant Valley Blvd. - 546-8455
ENDERBY 909 Belvedere Street - 838-7283
LUMBY 2016 Miller Street - 547-2338
SALMON ARM 141 Hudson Ave. NW -. 832-3687
VERNON 3300 31st Avenue - 545-3295
ASHCROFT 301 Brink Street - 453-2423
KAMLOOPS 425 Landsdown V2C 1Y2 - 374-1742
MERRITT 1940 Quilchena - 378-5631
SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF BC
The SCA is organized with provincial executive, regional boards and local branches. There are more than 100 branches throughout the province. Each branch has its own program which can be social, business and/or service. The branch cantake positions on issues and submit them as resolutions at their annual convention. In addition to the organization of social activities, the SCA, in co-operation with other seniors groups throughout Canada, promotes the interests of senior citizens regarding pensions, low rental housing, chronic care hospitals, and so on.
President Helen Burnell (Trail)
765-6144
