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With more than 81,000 members and 51 districts from coast to coast, RTOERO is a national organization serving teachers and other retirees from the field of education. With more than 4,000 strong, RTOERO District 27 Ottawa-Carleton has the second-largest membership of the organization with individuals ranging in age from their pre-fifties to early hundreds! Like the national office, District 27 is one of the few districts to offer truly bilingual services, including the Horizons 27 magazine and this website. Founded in 1971, Harry Redfern chaired the first meeting of the Ottawa-Carleton unit. The district is, therefore, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2021.
The University of Ottawa Research Ethics Boards (REB)
are currently looking for community members
The University of Ottawa REBs were established as required under Article 6.1 of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (2018, 2nd ed.). The REBs play an important role in supporting researchers in their pursuit of excellence in research by ensuring that all research involving human participants is conducted according to the highest ethical standards. The effectiveness of the REBs relies on the collective engagement, expertise and wisdom of its members.
> Read more on our Volunteer Positions webpage
> Read more on our Volunteer Positions webpage
Recruiting healthy older adults for a memory study
A PhD candidate in the Experimental Psychology program at the University of Ottawa is currently recruiting older adults (age 60+) to participate in our brain imaging study on aging and memory.
> Read more on our Volunteer Positions webpage
> Read more on our Volunteer Positions webpage
Compassion Ottawa—Advance Care Planning
Compassion Ottawa is a community movement that works to change the way we think about living well, dying, death and grief and to strengthen the capacity of people to care for each other in times of serious illness and loss. We passionately believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy wellness and self-respect until the end of life.
> Compassion Ottawa website
> Compassion Ottawa website
Political Advocacy Committee advocates for retirees
Donation to Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
A letter from District 27 President Linda Yan states, in part:
"The retired teachers in the Ottawa, District 27, are very preoccupied with the war that is happening in Ukraine. We feel not only for those who have lost their lives in this war but also for those who have lost their homes and have been forced into exile."
2022 RTOERO Retirement Planning Workshops are available online
Attend a free retirement planning workshop to learn what you need to know, connect with peers at the same stage as you and walk away with answers, resources, and clarity on your next steps.
No matter where you're located, reserve your spot. You have a choice of dates.
> Retirement planning workshops - RTOERO
No matter where you're located, reserve your spot. You have a choice of dates.
> Retirement planning workshops - RTOERO
Join the ELEVATION! Donate to the LIFT campaign
A little support can make a big difference in the lives of Ottawa students. Your donation to the Education Foundation of Ottawa’s LIFT campaign helps vulnerable students shine, providing them the boost they need to access opportunities.
Many District 27 members will be familiar with the work of EFO (Education Foundation of Ottawa) and its focus on removing obstacles for vulnerable students. Over the years, teachers have been instrumental in the success of Toonie Tuesdays and other fundraising initiatives.
Last year EFO responded to the needs of students in crisis by providing tools for learning, grocery gift cards and awarded bursaries and grants to promote learning. With the continued effects of Covid-19, the need is greater than ever.
> Learn more and join the elevation
Many District 27 members will be familiar with the work of EFO (Education Foundation of Ottawa) and its focus on removing obstacles for vulnerable students. Over the years, teachers have been instrumental in the success of Toonie Tuesdays and other fundraising initiatives.
Last year EFO responded to the needs of students in crisis by providing tools for learning, grocery gift cards and awarded bursaries and grants to promote learning. With the continued effects of Covid-19, the need is greater than ever.
> Learn more and join the elevation
Council on Aging of Ottawa Seeks Volunteer Workshop Facilitators
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is looking for skilled and passionate volunteers to help with the delivery of both its virtual and in-person Smart Aging Programs.
> Find out how you can volunteer
> Find out how you can volunteer
Improvements to RTOERO travel insurance
In March 2020, the global travel advisory related to COVID-19 caused medical systems to be stressed and travel to be suspended worldwide.
The travel landscape has changed in 2021. This message provides information about updates to your travel insurance in light of these changes.
Pandemic travel coverage
Our travel insurance now covers COVID-19 medical emergencies while travelling, even during the time of government-issued travel advisories. This change is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2020.
>Read full article
The travel landscape has changed in 2021. This message provides information about updates to your travel insurance in light of these changes.
Pandemic travel coverage
Our travel insurance now covers COVID-19 medical emergencies while travelling, even during the time of government-issued travel advisories. This change is retroactive to Oct. 1, 2020.
>Read full article
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> READ THE LATEST NEWSLETTER (MAY, 2021)
> Visit our "Health-Related Issues" page
HEALTH & WELLNESS PORTAL
RTOERO is excited to announce the newest addition to our website – the Health & Wellness Portal (Opens in new tab or window)
The provincial Political Advocacy Committee (PAC) has produced a brochure which states how RTOERO advocates for RTOERO members and Seniors.
>Click here to read more
>Click here to read more
Promoting the Interest of Seniors - McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal
The Canadian Association of Retired Teachers (CART) has partnered with McMaster Optimal Aging Portal to bring you healthy aging that you can trust.
>Click here to read more
>Click here to read more
Address changes must now be made through the RTO/ERO Provincial Office
If you wish to change your postal address or add an email address to your member profile, RTOERO Provincial requests that members contact the provincial office at: membership@rto-ero.org
District 27 Newsletters
Calendar of Events
Political Advocacy Committee (PAC)
Seeking Volunteers
Entre-Nous Choir
Photo Galleries
Live Feed From Provincial HQ
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Our Membership is Growing
The membership of RTOERO, ranging in age from the pre-fifties to 100+, is over 81,000. Most RTOERO members live in Ontario and are affiliated with one of the 51 districts across Canada.
> Interactive District contact list
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