Associations
Carp-Canada’s association for the 50 plus
www.carp.ca
This is an excellent resource for Canadian boomers. Keep up to date on advocacy issues, social and community events, travel specials and relationships.
AARP- American association of retired people
www.aarp.org
This is an excellent resource for American boomers. The site is filled with great information on medical coverage, advocacy issues, insurance plans and wellness topics. It also boasts an extensive database of research on aging.
Community centres
Cummings Jewish centre for seniors
www.cummingscentre.org
This centre is devoted to the 50 plus community of Montreal. It recently launched a new program called the life options initiative with a specific emphasis on the nearly and newly retired. The centre has an extensive and impressive list of courses and seminars to choose from. Please note that you did not need to be Jewish to become a member. The centre welcomes all.
Personal Growth and development
Self-growth.com
www.selfgrowth.com
This site offers the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on line. They have a fantastic database of articles and newsletters that offer expert advise on all topics.
Additional Resources
Life Planning Matters
www.lifeplanningmatters.com
This company works with individuals and corporations to help those within thinking distance of leaving their primary careers for "What's Next?". This used to be called retirement.
Life Planning Matters provides individual coaching and workshops in Western Canada.
