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Geoffrey Lewis
I
n 1993, TTARP was a dream for pioneers - Peter
Pena, Vernon Glean , Ken Gittens, Steve Castagne
and Maurice Quesnel. It was a vision to improve the
quality of life of senior citizens in Trinidad & Tobago.
As a novelty idea, growth was gradual as the public had
to become aware of the service and to be encouraged to
actually join the association. The benefits were carefully
thought through and as time went by each membership
benefit added was chosen to cater for the needs of the
TTARP member.
Two decades later, the membership stands at 27,000
mature citizens who are age fifty (50) and over. Though
this represents a significant portion of seniors, there leaves
room for expansion in terms of increased benefits and an
increase in membership.
Many members do not take full advantage of all the many
benefits being offered:-
1.
Financial Savings
Over three hundred retailers offer reduced prices to
TTARP members.
2.
Senior representation
Acting on behalf of Senior Citizens TTARP negotiates
with key stakeholders for improved benefits in all
aspects of daily living.
3.
Hospitalization Assistance Plan
A unique plan that reimburses members for certain
medical expenses incurred while hospitalized.
.
4.
Term Insurance
Leaving a legacy for loved ones.
5.
Socializing
Interacting with fellow members at various types of
events.
6.
Magazine Subscription
Updates on the association and its activities are
printed/mailed every 4 months to each member.
Twenty years
and counting !!
Neville Navarro
Patricia Crossley
Rajwatti Bhaggan-Wegner
Arthur Mc Shine
Coreen Jones-Robinson
Cecil Paul
Peter Pena- Chairman
Francis Raymond
Treasurer
David Cameron
1st Vice President
Mayling Younglao
Honorary Secretary
Arminda Seebaran
