Kamloops – Thompson

Photo courtesy of Jeff Ross Photography, Kamloops

Welcome to the Kamloops Thompson Retired Teacher’s Association! Our branch geographically covers not just the Kamloops Thompson region but also areas of the province west to Lillooet, east to Chase, south to Westwold and north to Blue River. We include retired educators from the Gold Trail and Kamloops Thompson School Districts. We also have members who taught school elsewhere and joined our local branch when they moved to our region after retirement. We currently have about 450 members. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are not already a member of the KTRTA, we invite you add the Kamloops Thompson branch to your BCRTA membership for just $10.00 a year. Your membership will support our regional efforts and ensure that you receive our emails with an invitation to participate in our Lunch & Learn events and our twice a year THE BRIDGE newsletter. We hold seven Lunch & Learn events each year, featuring exciting speakers and delicious meals. These events are held on the last Friday of each month from September to April, except for December. Joining us is easy – just contact Laurie Boyd at BCRTA toll-free at 1 877 683 2243 or email her at office@bcrta.ca and ask her to add the Kamloops Thompson branch to your membership. Alternatively, you can simply use the BCRTA ‘Update My Member Information’ form and leave a message for Laurie to add the Kamloops Thompson branch to your membership. We hope you’ll support our local branch and we look forward to welcoming you at one of our Lunch & Learn events.

News and Events

Garden Harvest Sharing | Meet & Greet - October 3, 2025 - Friends are Flowers in the Garden of Life

On October 3rd, KTRTA will host the Friends are Flowers in the Garden of Life Luncheon + Meet & Greet! Come socialize and enjoy a selection of croissants and sandwiches, salads, veggies, fruits and dessert.

Garden Harvest Sharing – Have any extras produce from your garden? Bring it down to share with your peers!

If you’re interested in attending or want more information, contact onlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com. RSVP by September 30th.

 

Location: Cottonwood Seniors’ Center – 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops

Date & Time: Friday. October 3 2025 @ 11:30AM

Cost: $25 per person


For the event poster, click here.

Lunch & Learn - Apr 25, 2025 - Friends are flowers in the garden of life

Kamloops-Thompson Teachers’ Association invites you to our April Lunch & Learn Event
Lunch is catered by MOON WOK:
* Special rice
* Chow mien
* Lemon chicken
* Sweet and sour
* Spring rolls
* Vegetable dish
* No seafood or MSG except Spring rolls as they come prepared.
* Dessert

RSVP by April 22nd to onlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com so we can confirm numbers for lunch.
Cash or cheque for the meal will be collected at the door.

Cost: $25 per person
When: Friday, April 25, 2025 (Doors open @11:30)
Where: Cottonwood Seniors’ Activity Center, 730 Cottonwood Ave

**Both our AGM & Expedia Cruises presentation/slideshow is on the agenda this month.**
If you are interested in a position on our executive, please let me know or you can be nominated (self or by others), at the meeting. DON’T BE SHY!!!

Our Executive

TitleNamePhoneEmail
PresidentMarney Bethellonlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
Vice PresidentBetty Karpuk onlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
SecretaryMarney Bethell (acting)

Vacant

onlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
TreasurerSandy Bairdonlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
SunshineMary Ellen Pattersononlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
ProgrammesRosemarie Stoltzeonlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
Heritage
Marney Bethell

Cora Jones

onlineoffice.krta@gmail.com
Membership and Online Office Manager
Troylana Manson
onlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com
Newsletter: The BridgeDonna Sharpeonlineoffice.ktrta@gmail.com