TheNew Retirement… Are You Ready?

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
St. John’s United Church, 56 Victoria St. East
Alliston, Ontario

Recent legislation that abolished mandatory retirement is resulting in changes to how people plan for their retirement. Whether you have a few years to retirement or are already retired, the best time to start planning is now. Join us for an insightful and instructive day that will help you take charge of your life. You’ve given so much to others, now is the time to take care of you!

Who Should Attend? United Church Clergy, members of the Order of Ministry, Employees who are thinking of retiring and those who are recently retired. Spouses/Partners are welcome.

What Will I Learn?

• Learn how to read & interpret the United Church’s annual pension statement including how pensions are calculated, implications of early and later retirement, pension options, survivor benefits etc. Understand post-retirement health benefits and the process of retiring in light of the government’s new legislation.
  Presenter: Linda Begley, Manager, Pension & Benefits, The United Church of Canada.

• Find out when you can afford to retire, how much you need to retire comfortably, handling debt before retirement, how to protect your savings, regulations for CPP and OAS, taxation considerations for retirement, what you need to consider in your estate plan and more…
  Presenter: Jury Kopach, financial educator with more than 30 years experience in retirement planning

• Presentations and music, practical suggestions and discussion will open up new possibilities for your retirement years. Topics include: health & wellness, spirituality, life planning, relationships, transition, and time management. Presenters: Dr. Tim Elliott, clergy, author, life/transitions coach, musician
  Rev. John Harries, semi-retired clergy, adult educator, retirement planning specialist.
  Karen Gray, Co-ordinator, Retirement Planning Centre, York University.
  
  The Cost: What a deal! A minimal cost of $20/person (sponsored and subsidized by the Toronto Conference Pensions & Group Insurance Committee) includes a light breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks.
  
  Registration: See attached registration form or go to the calendar of events at the Toronto Conference web-site www.torontoconference.ca.

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