BC Retired Teachers’ Association
@bcrta.bsky.social
The mission of the BCRTA is the maintenance and enhancement of the quality of life for its members specifically and other seniors generally.
https://linktr.ee/BCRetiredTeachers
https://linktr.ee/BCRetiredTeachers
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Adults, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions that older adults make to our communities, families, and society.
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
October 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Adults, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions that older adults make to our communities, families, and society.
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Adults, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions that older adults make to our communities, families, and society.
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
October 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Older Adults, a time to recognize the invaluable contributions that older adults make to our communities, families, and society.
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
#OlderAdultsDay #BCRTA
As former educators, we understand that the classroom has shaped many minds - but not always justly. Today, we reflect on how education was used to harm, and how it must now be used to heal. 🧡
#TruthAndReconciliation #BCRTA
#TruthAndReconciliation #BCRTA
September 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
As former educators, we understand that the classroom has shaped many minds - but not always justly. Today, we reflect on how education was used to harm, and how it must now be used to heal. 🧡
#TruthAndReconciliation #BCRTA
#TruthAndReconciliation #BCRTA
📅 September 25–27 marks the BCRTA’s 80th Annual AGM & Conference!
Tune into the live broadcast, September 26, to see our keynote speakers, important announcements, awards presentations and more!
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference #BCTeachers #BCEducation
Tune into the live broadcast, September 26, to see our keynote speakers, important announcements, awards presentations and more!
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference #BCTeachers #BCEducation
September 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📅 September 25–27 marks the BCRTA’s 80th Annual AGM & Conference!
Tune into the live broadcast, September 26, to see our keynote speakers, important announcements, awards presentations and more!
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference #BCTeachers #BCEducation
Tune into the live broadcast, September 26, to see our keynote speakers, important announcements, awards presentations and more!
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference #BCTeachers #BCEducation
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s
Day.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form
of dementia, affecting over 55 million
worldwide and 600,000 in Canada.
To learn more or take action, visit:
https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
#BCRTA #Alzheimers #Awareness
Day.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form
of dementia, affecting over 55 million
worldwide and 600,000 in Canada.
To learn more or take action, visit:
https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
#BCRTA #Alzheimers #Awareness
September 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s
Day.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form
of dementia, affecting over 55 million
worldwide and 600,000 in Canada.
To learn more or take action, visit:
https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
#BCRTA #Alzheimers #Awareness
Day.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form
of dementia, affecting over 55 million
worldwide and 600,000 in Canada.
To learn more or take action, visit:
https://alzheimer.ca/bc/en
#BCRTA #Alzheimers #Awareness
Vicki Robinson’s talk, Gift of Knowledge – Steps to Consider before the End, brings light and clarity to many of the questions that arise in the final chapters of life.
Watch the conference speech live, September 26 at 1:00PM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference
Watch the conference speech live, September 26 at 1:00PM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference
September 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Vicki Robinson’s talk, Gift of Knowledge – Steps to Consider before the End, brings light and clarity to many of the questions that arise in the final chapters of life.
Watch the conference speech live, September 26 at 1:00PM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference
Watch the conference speech live, September 26 at 1:00PM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #AGM #Conference
On September 26, explore the evolving functions of education in society—past, present, and future—in Crawford Killian’s talk, Teaching from the Stone Age to AI.
Watch the speech broadcast live at 10:45AM the day of conference:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AI
Watch the speech broadcast live at 10:45AM the day of conference:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AI
September 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
On September 26, explore the evolving functions of education in society—past, present, and future—in Crawford Killian’s talk, Teaching from the Stone Age to AI.
Watch the speech broadcast live at 10:45AM the day of conference:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AI
Watch the speech broadcast live at 10:45AM the day of conference:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AI
Keynote speaker Devona Putland explores the Age Friendly movement, building inclusive communities, and aging-in-place in her talk, Sustaining Age-Friendly Programs.
Tune into the live conference broadcast, September 26 at 9:15AM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AgeFriendly
Tune into the live conference broadcast, September 26 at 9:15AM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AgeFriendly
September 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Keynote speaker Devona Putland explores the Age Friendly movement, building inclusive communities, and aging-in-place in her talk, Sustaining Age-Friendly Programs.
Tune into the live conference broadcast, September 26 at 9:15AM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AgeFriendly
Tune into the live conference broadcast, September 26 at 9:15AM:
https://bcrta.ca/conference2025
#BCRTA #BCTeachers #AgeFriendly
🍂 Fall 2025 issue of PostScript is here!
With the new season come new stories, adventures, games, and some major announcements!
Get cozy and dive into the latest issue of PostScript, found here: bcrta.ca/fall-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #BCTeachers #retirement #Fall #BCTF
With the new season come new stories, adventures, games, and some major announcements!
Get cozy and dive into the latest issue of PostScript, found here: bcrta.ca/fall-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #BCTeachers #retirement #Fall #BCTF
September 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🍂 Fall 2025 issue of PostScript is here!
With the new season come new stories, adventures, games, and some major announcements!
Get cozy and dive into the latest issue of PostScript, found here: bcrta.ca/fall-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #BCTeachers #retirement #Fall #BCTF
With the new season come new stories, adventures, games, and some major announcements!
Get cozy and dive into the latest issue of PostScript, found here: bcrta.ca/fall-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #BCTeachers #retirement #Fall #BCTF
BCRTA members have access to 5000+ exclusive perks and discounts across a variety of brands and services!
Visit our website to learn more about registering for Perkopolis (Link in our bio!)
Or visit www.perkopolis.com and sign up using code BCRTA + your member ID.
#BCRTA #perkopolis #discounts
Visit our website to learn more about registering for Perkopolis (Link in our bio!)
Or visit www.perkopolis.com and sign up using code BCRTA + your member ID.
#BCRTA #perkopolis #discounts
August 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
BCRTA members have access to 5000+ exclusive perks and discounts across a variety of brands and services!
Visit our website to learn more about registering for Perkopolis (Link in our bio!)
Or visit www.perkopolis.com and sign up using code BCRTA + your member ID.
#BCRTA #perkopolis #discounts
Visit our website to learn more about registering for Perkopolis (Link in our bio!)
Or visit www.perkopolis.com and sign up using code BCRTA + your member ID.
#BCRTA #perkopolis #discounts
BCRTA members have the opportunity to save big through our partners at Collette.
To learn more, visit our BCRTA member benefits page (Link in our bio!)
or visit www.gocollette.com/en-ca/partne...
#BCRTA #Collette #Travel #Discounts #TravelSavings
To learn more, visit our BCRTA member benefits page (Link in our bio!)
or visit www.gocollette.com/en-ca/partne...
#BCRTA #Collette #Travel #Discounts #TravelSavings
August 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
BCRTA members have the opportunity to save big through our partners at Collette.
To learn more, visit our BCRTA member benefits page (Link in our bio!)
or visit www.gocollette.com/en-ca/partne...
#BCRTA #Collette #Travel #Discounts #TravelSavings
To learn more, visit our BCRTA member benefits page (Link in our bio!)
or visit www.gocollette.com/en-ca/partne...
#BCRTA #Collette #Travel #Discounts #TravelSavings
August 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Older adults are especially vulnerable to excessive heat.
With a hot summer ahead, it’s essential to understand the risks—and take steps to stay safe and cool.
To learn more, visit the link in our bio!
(or go to bcrta.ca/news/)
#bcrta #BC #heatwave #HeatSafety #seniors
With a hot summer ahead, it’s essential to understand the risks—and take steps to stay safe and cool.
To learn more, visit the link in our bio!
(or go to bcrta.ca/news/)
#bcrta #BC #heatwave #HeatSafety #seniors
July 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Older adults are especially vulnerable to excessive heat.
With a hot summer ahead, it’s essential to understand the risks—and take steps to stay safe and cool.
To learn more, visit the link in our bio!
(or go to bcrta.ca/news/)
#bcrta #BC #heatwave #HeatSafety #seniors
With a hot summer ahead, it’s essential to understand the risks—and take steps to stay safe and cool.
To learn more, visit the link in our bio!
(or go to bcrta.ca/news/)
#bcrta #BC #heatwave #HeatSafety #seniors
Bonnie Sutherland, President of AFRETECH Aid Society, shares her journey developing and expanding education and health programs across the developing world.
Find this article in the Summer 2025 PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #AFRETECH #BCTeachers
Find this article in the Summer 2025 PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #AFRETECH #BCTeachers
July 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Bonnie Sutherland, President of AFRETECH Aid Society, shares her journey developing and expanding education and health programs across the developing world.
Find this article in the Summer 2025 PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #AFRETECH #BCTeachers
Find this article in the Summer 2025 PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #AFRETECH #BCTeachers
"Turning Points: Lessons from My Mother’s Life" by Helene McGall shares stories from her childhood, piecing together the life of her mother and the lessons that shaped who she is today.
Article in Summer 2025's PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #Canada #FirstNations #BC
Article in Summer 2025's PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #Canada #FirstNations #BC
July 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"Turning Points: Lessons from My Mother’s Life" by Helene McGall shares stories from her childhood, piecing together the life of her mother and the lessons that shaped who she is today.
Article in Summer 2025's PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #Canada #FirstNations #BC
Article in Summer 2025's PostScript: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #PostScript #Canada #FirstNations #BC
If you’re a BCRTA member—or the child or grandchild of one—you may be eligible to receive one of 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each, courtesy of our partners at belairdirect.
📚 Learn more or apply at: www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarsh...
#BCRTA #belairdirect #scholarship #undergrad #BCEducation
📚 Learn more or apply at: www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarsh...
#BCRTA #belairdirect #scholarship #undergrad #BCEducation
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
If you’re a BCRTA member—or the child or grandchild of one—you may be eligible to receive one of 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each, courtesy of our partners at belairdirect.
📚 Learn more or apply at: www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarsh...
#BCRTA #belairdirect #scholarship #undergrad #BCEducation
📚 Learn more or apply at: www.belairdirect.com/en/scholarsh...
#BCRTA #belairdirect #scholarship #undergrad #BCEducation
July 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
☀️The Summer 2025 PostScript has arrived!☀️
Dive into this issue of PostScript Magazine here: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #BCEducation #retirement #PostScript #Summer #BCTF
Dive into this issue of PostScript Magazine here: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #BCEducation #retirement #PostScript #Summer #BCTF
June 30, 2025 at 4:51 PM
☀️The Summer 2025 PostScript has arrived!☀️
Dive into this issue of PostScript Magazine here: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #BCEducation #retirement #PostScript #Summer #BCTF
Dive into this issue of PostScript Magazine here: bcrta.ca/summer-2025/
#BCRTA #BCEducation #retirement #PostScript #Summer #BCTF
As the 2025 school year wraps up, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all BC educators beginning their next chapter—retirement! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and service in shaping minds and strengthening communities.
#retirement #ThankYouTeachers #BCTeachers #BCRTA #BCEducators
#retirement #ThankYouTeachers #BCTeachers #BCRTA #BCEducators
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As the 2025 school year wraps up, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all BC educators beginning their next chapter—retirement! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and service in shaping minds and strengthening communities.
#retirement #ThankYouTeachers #BCTeachers #BCRTA #BCEducators
#retirement #ThankYouTeachers #BCTeachers #BCRTA #BCEducators
🎉 Congratulations to Kim Zimmerman of Lord Kelvin Elementary on receiving one of this year’s 2025 Golden Star Awards! 🌟
#BCRTA #BCeducation #BCed #BCTeachers #community #seniors #sewing #ConnectingGenerations #CreativeLearning #CommunityLeader
#BCRTA #BCeducation #BCed #BCTeachers #community #seniors #sewing #ConnectingGenerations #CreativeLearning #CommunityLeader
June 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Kim Zimmerman of Lord Kelvin Elementary on receiving one of this year’s 2025 Golden Star Awards! 🌟
#BCRTA #BCeducation #BCed #BCTeachers #community #seniors #sewing #ConnectingGenerations #CreativeLearning #CommunityLeader
#BCRTA #BCeducation #BCed #BCTeachers #community #seniors #sewing #ConnectingGenerations #CreativeLearning #CommunityLeader
Join the Abbotsford RTA for a sunny afternoon of good food and great company on June 12th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Matsqui Village Park!
Interested in joining? Contact the ARTA President Gloria at gloriaadam@shaw.ca.
(Link in our bio!)
#BCTeachers #BCRTA #retirement #Abbotsford #retiredteachers
Interested in joining? Contact the ARTA President Gloria at gloriaadam@shaw.ca.
(Link in our bio!)
#BCTeachers #BCRTA #retirement #Abbotsford #retiredteachers
June 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Join the Abbotsford RTA for a sunny afternoon of good food and great company on June 12th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at Matsqui Village Park!
Interested in joining? Contact the ARTA President Gloria at gloriaadam@shaw.ca.
(Link in our bio!)
#BCTeachers #BCRTA #retirement #Abbotsford #retiredteachers
Interested in joining? Contact the ARTA President Gloria at gloriaadam@shaw.ca.
(Link in our bio!)
#BCTeachers #BCRTA #retirement #Abbotsford #retiredteachers
April 29, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Read Larry Kuehn's article, “A Story to Tell,” in #PostScript Magazine to dive into the story of retired teachers preserving school history and making it publicly accessible. bcrta.ca/spring-2025/
#BCRTA #heritage #retiredteacher #retiredteachers
#BCRTA #heritage #retiredteacher #retiredteachers
April 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Read Larry Kuehn's article, “A Story to Tell,” in #PostScript Magazine to dive into the story of retired teachers preserving school history and making it publicly accessible. bcrta.ca/spring-2025/
#BCRTA #heritage #retiredteacher #retiredteachers
#BCRTA #heritage #retiredteacher #retiredteachers
Event Recap: Vancouver Retired Teachers' Association
VRTA members joined a lively Greek baking workshop led by our talented Lizette Pappas (VRTA’s second VP). Everyone got hands-on baking and we got to take them home! Big thanks to Lizette and everyone for a deliciously fun day!
#BCRTA #Vancouver
VRTA members joined a lively Greek baking workshop led by our talented Lizette Pappas (VRTA’s second VP). Everyone got hands-on baking and we got to take them home! Big thanks to Lizette and everyone for a deliciously fun day!
#BCRTA #Vancouver
April 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Event Recap: Vancouver Retired Teachers' Association
VRTA members joined a lively Greek baking workshop led by our talented Lizette Pappas (VRTA’s second VP). Everyone got hands-on baking and we got to take them home! Big thanks to Lizette and everyone for a deliciously fun day!
#BCRTA #Vancouver
VRTA members joined a lively Greek baking workshop led by our talented Lizette Pappas (VRTA’s second VP). Everyone got hands-on baking and we got to take them home! Big thanks to Lizette and everyone for a deliciously fun day!
#BCRTA #Vancouver