About Us

We are retired women educators 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 educators. Our organization has about 4000 members organized into 46 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 educators 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 educators 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 educators. As RWTO/OERO and RTO/ERO meet different needs, many retired women educators belong to both organizations.

RWTO/OERO Mississauga Branch

Our Mississauga Branch was formed in the year 1981-1982. Currently, we have over 350 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. 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 educators 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.

RWTO Mississauga Information Brochure [PDF file]

RWTO Provincial Information Brochure [PDF file]