CARP, Barrie - Mailing Address, Barrie CARP Chapter

CARP

Site: Barrie - Mailing Address

Service: Barrie CARP Chapter

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Record #: BAR2692

Last Full Update: 27 Oct 2025

Contacts

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; Phone: 705-828-2743
Alternate Contact	Tom Oldershaw and Victor Brace, Vice-Chairs
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, Nov, Jan, Feb, Mar 7 pm: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep no meetings in Jul, Aug, Dec

Description and Service

Former Name	Canadian Association of Retired Persons
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 nine 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 Zoomer magazine available online with membership 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
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 for one year, $29.95 for two years
Volunteer Description	Volunteers needed for different committees * descriptions available upon request

Location Information

Areas Served	Barrie ; and surrounding area
Description (Site)	Meeting location is near the intersection: Veterans Dr and Mapleview Dr W
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
Mailing Address	c/o CARP, Barrie Chapter 36 PO Box 28073 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7W1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - Meeting Location

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