Dr. Catherine Henderson, who served as Centennial College’s fourth President from 1992 to 1998, passed away peacefully in her Toronto Beach home on December 27 with her daughters at her side. She was 76. Cathy Henderson succeeded retiring President Ivan Bev McCauley, becoming Centennial’s first woman...
Our first Zoom Holiday Gathering on December 16th. 26 retirees joined for conversation and holiday cheer.
November 2020 Happy Fall to all of our members and their families! We hope that you are able to stay healthy and connected to your friends and family during this challenging time of COVID 19. Here are a few updates from your CCRA Board. CCRA Holiday Zoom Gathering- Dec. 16 (11 AM- […]
January 28 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Now more than ever, it’s important to acknowledge our mental health and the needs of those around us. Outdoor physical activity is one way we can contribute positively to our mental and physical health, while connecting with others in a safe, physically distant...
Our Pensions Remain Secure On March 26, 2020, Derek W. Dobson, Chief Executive Officer and Plan Manager sent a message to retirees that “while the COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant disruption to families, communities, and investment markets, you can rest assured that your benefits remain secure. The...
Q&A: Similarities and Differences – COVID-19 and Influenza (RNAO COVid-19 Update, March 7, 2020) The following comparison information between COVID 19 and influenza was provided by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario. How are COVID-19 and influenza viruses similar? Firstly, COVID-19 and influenza...
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Myth vs. Fact (Johnhopkinsmedicine.org) https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/2019-novel-coronavirus-myth-versus-fact There’s a lot of information circulating about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID), so it’s important to know what’s...
HELP for MOM Travel Insurance Travel Insurance Misconceptions OPSEU’s Retired Members’ Division Benefits for CCRA Retirees Retiree Benefits & the College Employers Council Retirees Benefits: Myth Buster 211 Helps Seniors Find Assistance And Home Care OCRA (Ontario CAAT Retirees Association) OPSEU...
Ontario Colleges Retirees’ Association (OCRA) OCRA is the “voice for Ontario CAAT Retirees.” The website is http://www.ocraretirees.ca/ OCRA is an organization that advocates for its members on issues of concern to community college retirees. Membership in OCRA is open to all support,...
Become a CCRA Member How to Register There are three ways to register: Interac e-Transfer Registration Form Mail-In Registration Form (payment by cheque) Download a copy of the CCRA Recruitment Brochure How to Renew Membership There are two ways to renew membership: Interac e-Transfer Renewal Form Mail-In...
The CCRA is a volunteer organization of retired faculty, administrative and support staff of Centennial College. It was established in 2002 by Linda Choptiany.
The Centennial College Retirees Association was and continues to be supported by the Centennial College President’s Office and the Board of Governors. Centennial College was established as Ontario and Toronto’s first public college in 1966.