About Us
We are retired women
teachers who have joined together to form a professional organization
called the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organisation des
enseignantes retraitées de l'Ontario. The purpose of our organization is
to provide fellowship, friendship and support to retired women teachers.
Our organization has about 6000 members organized into 52 local branches
throughout Ontario. Each branch develops programs and activities that
best meet the diverse interests of its members.
Our History
RWTO/OERO was formed
in 1956 as the Ontario Association of Superannuated Women Teachers of
Ontario (OASWT), by a small group of retired women teachers in Toronto
known as the Rendezvous Club. Their purpose in forming the organization
was to persuade the Ontario Government to raise the level of pensions
for retired women teachers to the same level as their male colleagues.
In the following years, many new Branches were formed. In 1967, they
became successful advocates of pension reform. It was our group which
gave rise to the formation of RTO/ERO, the group which represents both
retired women and men teachers. As RWTO/OERO and RTO/ERO meet different
needs, many retired women teachers belong to both organizations.
RWTO/OERO Mississauga Branch 35th Anniversary
Our Mississauga Branch
was formed in the year 1981-1982. Currently, we have over 300 members
and continue to grow. We provide our members with the caring, sharing
and friendly association of other women with common interests. We
maintain a strong communication network within the membership and
provide a variety of opportunities for social and intellectual pursuits.
Benefits of Membership
We are retired but not retiring! Here are some of the reasons why you
should join our branch.
Renew acquaintances
and form new friendships through a variety of interest groups and
activities such as Hiking, Crafts, Movies, Bridge and Photography.
Join friends for regular General Meetings and Luncheons
held at Le Treport. A
varied program of entertainment is arranged for each luncheon meeting.
Enjoy an excursion or
theatre outing. These are planned throughout the year and are open to
all members and their guests.
Support local
charities through our fundraising initiatives. Our branch focus is on
the well being of women and children.
Receive support
especially in times of illness, loneliness, stress and loss.
Insurance
RWTO/OERO has Insurance Plans that have been designed for retired women
teachers and their spouses. The plans offer benefits often not covered
by other plans.
These plans are only available to RWTO/OERO members in good
standing.
So join the fun and make RWTO/OERO Mississauga one of your associations
in retirement.