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We are a group of retirees in London interested in providing information to retired individuals in our community. We aim to help people better navigate their retirement years by highlighting resources to help with healthy aging by providing educational workshops and informative guest-speaker presentations. This group also provides another avenue for social connections and an opportunity to have some fun along the way. In addition, there are no fees required to attend our meetings.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
1:30 To 3:30 at the Polish Hall
1) Medpoint - Jaclynn Girvin
2) Guess Where Trips - Jessica Bax
3) Mark Payne from Victoria Playhouse in Petrolia
2025 Spring Meeting Schedule
March 11, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
April 8, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
May 13, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Our meetings are held at the Polish Hall - 554 Hill Street London On N6B 1G1
Michael Lamb is on the left
James Chalmers of Home Instead (centre)
Gord Miller from Navigating Retirement is on the right
Larry Root Senior Volunteer Recognition Award
Michael Lamb is the recipient of the 2024 Larry Root Award for excellence in volunteering on issues impaction retirees. His volunteer accomplishments include:
Michael was called to the Bar in 1986 and is currently counsel to Cohen Highley law firm.
Larry Root was a passionate advocate on seniors issues and Navigating Retirement is honoured to continue his legacy by naming the volunteer recognition award after Larry.
Community Recognition:
Our President, Don Pollock, was included on the 2024 Mayor’s Honours list in the Category of Age-Friendly. Don received his award at the January 23 City Council meeting from Mayor Josh Morgan.
Donation Program
Navigating Retirement has a donation program and one guest at each meeting selects a charity to receive a donation. Our donation program has resulted in donations to the following charities:
London Hospital Foundation
St Vincent de Paul
Alzheimer's Society
Humane Society
427 Wing
Heart and Stroke
Out of the Cold
Big Brothers and Sisters
Kidsport London
Deferring Property Taxes for Seniors
Navigating Retirement made a submission to the City of London to introduce a property tax deferral for lower-income seniors. This plan is used in many municipalities across Canada and allows the property taxes to be deferred until the property is eventually sold. Outside of the province of Quebec, London and Winnipeg are the only major Canadian cities that do not have a meaningful property tax deferral program We believe this would be a significant benefit to lower-income seniors in our city that own their home.
Councillor Sam Trosow has championed the concept of property tax deferral and has asked that City Administration study the concept. The implementation of this recommendation will assist seniors who wish to age in place but find the cost of maintaining their principal residence is becoming problematic
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