About Us

.Trinidad and Tobago 50plus & Seniors Association of Canada (Ontario Chapter) was established in 1996 by Rasheed Sultan-Khan. It was incorporated and registered as a non-profit organization in 2001. 

.Registered & Non-Registered members average 400+.

.The association is incorporated and registered as a non-profit organization with the Province of Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). 

.General meetings are held 10 times per year. Guest speakers are invited to educate members on Health and Current Issues.

.Annual General Meetings are held every two years when executives are elected. Executive meetings are conducted on the second Saturday of each month.

.A Drop-in activity program is held at Ellesmere Community Centre at 20 Canadian Road (Ellesmere Rd. and Warden) every Monday from 1 PM with the exception of Public Holidays. Virtual activities are also conducted.

.The principal reason in the formation of the TT50 PLUS organization was “To Benefit Its Members”, Supporters and do Charitable work. With membership dues, fundraising and Government Grants the organization various voluntary committees activate this mandate.

.Due to work ethics and its professionalism and transparency, TT50 Plus over the years has been able to obtain many Government Grants for various events and activities. Because grants application or grant stipulation varies from year to year, so does the organization's grant functions, but the first main principle of the organization remains the same – Benefits For Its Members. 

.These benefit take place in the form of Educational and Social Information via monthly meetings with free snacks provided. Information via Social media; Technology Classes; Social Activities such as All-fours, Bingo, Picnic, Excursion; Vacation Trips; Free trip to T&T via Events Door Prizes; Boat Cruise; Educational Scholarships; Fashion Shows; Bake Sales; Garage/ Rummage sales; Discount on various Caribbean Retail Products; Discount on Caribbean Clubs And Associations Entertainments tickets; etc;.

.Yearly functions and events include activities such as Black History Month; Indian Arrival Day; Republic Day; Emancipation Day; Independence Day; Amerindian Day; Spring Fling Dance; Children Christmas Gift Party; Christmas Brunch; etc.

.The organization celebrates or observes various statutory and religious days such as Mothers Day – Fathers Day – Memorial Day - Easter – Ramadan – Diwali – Shouter Baptist day – Christmas – etc.

.Guest Speakers topics includes – Health – Finance – Seniors Update; Safety and Security – T&T information by various Consulate General personals; Canadian Services information by Provincial Canadian Parliamentarian; T&T and Caribbean Manufactures, Retailers and Importers display and sample disturbing of their products thus assisting the economy of the Caribbean region and local enterprises.

.Government grants over various years enable members to attend Computer literacy classes in partnership with Seneca College; Learn Ballroom Dancing; Learn to play Steelpan Music; Obtain Free Electronic Computer Tablet; Produce A Members Digital Bio magazine; Produce A Commonwealth Cricket Tournament Between Jamaica And Trinidad And Tobago; and many many more.

.For Charitable contributions TT50 Plus memorializes its departed members with emotional, financial assistance and transportation when required. The organization contributes to many Caribbean Tropical Relief Fund Raising with financial and product assistance.

.The association has an affiliation with Ontario Association for Community Living, The Jamaican Canadian Association and is a registered member of Ontario Coalition of Seniors and has a social networking correspondent with The Counsel Of The Caribbean Association.