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CARP

Site: Barrie - Mailing Address

Service: Barrie CARP Chapter

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Record #: BAR2692
Last Modified: 28 Oct 2025
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

Addresses

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

Description

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
Volunteer Description Volunteers needed for different committees * descriptions available upon request

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
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
Areas Served Barrie ; and surrounding area
Eligibility Adults, guests can attend a meeting with a CARP member
Application On-line or by mail

Chair Vice Chairs
Languages English
Fees Membership - Paid to Head Office
Minimum one year membership is $19.95 for one year, $29.95 for two years

Subjects

Service Categories Discount/Rebate Programs ~ Older Adults ; Gift Card Distribution Programs ; Incidental Medical Expense Assistance ; Senior Advocacy Groups ; Transportation Expense Assistance ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ; Utility Assistance
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