CSA Benefits CSAnews The official news magazine of the Canadian Snowbird Association is filled with valuable advice, timely tips and informative articles regarding issues that impact travelling Canadians. As an active subscriber and member of the CSA, you will receive four issues per year. Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2007 | issUe 64 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Living in Lake ChapaLa An in-depth look at a southern haven for Canadians Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2008 | issUe 67 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2009 | issUe 72 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Inside You’ll Get: Scary Stuff! You’re Going South! X Grains That Mix With The Grape X Have Passport…Can Travel X Refinancing Your Home What’s so Spooky About St. Augustine Get Your Health Together Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2010 | issUe 75 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Rising inteRest Rates WinteR doWn undeR snoWbiRd conceRt seRies Holland Visit Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2007 | issUe 65 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 The Amazing Canadian Dollar! Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2008 | issUe 68 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 inside… taking care of your skin the allure of Oaxaca Mexico Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2009 | issUe 70 explore Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Alberta Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2009 | issUe 73 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 SymptomS you Should not ignore! 10 HST LAkeLAnD Loonie SoArS Also in this issue Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2010 | issUe 76 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Seeking adventure? On the road in an RV deciphering dividendS Different strategies for uncertain market conditions What are you taking? Over doing it with over-thecounter supplements policy Wording Do you really knowwhat you’re buying? cruiSing the amazon Travel down the world’s second longest river Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2011 | issUe 78 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 A Better wAy to Give Choosing a Charity YummY AvoCADoS More Great Recipes Helping Your Doctor Help You Difficult Diagnoses Also InsIde: GettInG MystIc In ArIzonA surprIsInG sAskAtchewAn CSANews 78.indd 1 4/28/2011 02:32:37 PM Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2005 | issue 56 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 summertime in the winter NEW ZEALAND Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 What’s Inside? Snowbird side-trips Osteoarthritis treatment A leader speaks Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON sPriNg 2008 | issUe 66 CSA President Don Gardiner Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2008 | issUe 69 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Myrtle Beach Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2009 | issUe 71 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Inside You’ll Get: Eating Healthy A Good Night’s Sleep Your Retirement Fixed Mess With Texas... Explore the Lone Star State It’s Early Bird Time! Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2010 | issUe 74 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 ontaRio snoWbiRds can Vote by mail Victory! Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2010 | issUe 77 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 meXico Discover the Rich Cultural History of Colonial Cities riding the railS Train Station History Along the I-75 emerging marketS Investing with a Global Strategy WHat's Your hobby? Keeping active after retirement CSANews 77.indd 1 11/22/2010 08:17:58 PM in thiS iSSue Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2011 | issUe 79 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 ireLAnD Tour the Emerald Isle AffordAble rVing Go Further for Less The fAcTs AbouT Incontinence Before you Borrow… home equiTy loAns CSANews 79.indd 1 7/4/2011 04:55:06 PM EXPLORE NEW MEXICO TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOuNTS GET REAdy TO hEAd SOuTh Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2011 | issUe 80 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 BoTSWANA snowbirds on sAfAri Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2005 | issUe 57 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 louisiana rebirth Restoring the SOUL of the U.S. Your Vote Counts! See page 6 & 40 Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2004 | issue 53 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Eating Well & Keeping Fit healthy lifestyle tips Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2006 | issUe 61 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Meet Dr. Beach who he is and how he rates America’s Top Ten beaches Drive to Bermuda? our favourite i-75 guide takes us over the ocean See Me, Hear Me combat sensory deprivation associated with your age Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2006 | issUe 58 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Newfoundland and Labrador Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2005 | issue 54 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Visit Manitoba Health Screening The Wired Snowbird s Visit Manitoba Health Screening in this issue Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2007 | issUe 62 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 CSA Breakthrough! Federal Health Minister advises provinces to comply with the C.H.A. Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2006 | issUe 59 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Need help finding a doctor? access to good Medical care at home and away Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | suMMer 2005 | issue 55 bird assOc Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 PORTUGAL a look at another snowbird destination Monastery of Santa Maria in Alcobaça Photo: João Paulo Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Florida Tax Crisis OntariO discover It’s early Bird Time! deadline is august 10 Keep exploring this summer! How did we get here? Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | FALL 2016 | ISSUE 100 THE TH ISSUE 100 EXPLORE NEW MEXICO TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOuNTS GET REAdy TO hEAd SOuTh Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2011 | issUe 80 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 BOTSWANA SnowbirdS on Safari Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2012 | issUe 83 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Don’t Break your Heart IntrospectIve InvestIng the MusIcal rIde a canadIan tradItIon 20 CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATI ON ANNIVERSARY TH MALTA Magnificent A cornucopia of European culture captured in one archipelago. Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2011 | issUe 81 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 GalápaGos IslanDs Walk on the Wild Side MeSS around in TexaS The accidenTal Snowbird Don't Fall For me Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2012 | issUe 84 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 The evoluTion of long-Term care enchanTing San anTonio exploring The chilean DeSerT 20 CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATI ON ANNIVERSARY TH financial STraTegieS Understanding the Basics of Joint Ownership Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2012 | issUe 82 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 les Îles De la MaDeleIne 20 years of snoWBIrD aDvocacy! A Taste of a Culinary Cruise in QuebeC bond MarkeT What you neeD to knoW explore The aMerican SouThweST living longer 20 CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATI ON ANNIVERSARY TH Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2012 | issUe 85 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 20 CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATI ON ANNIVERSARY TH Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals Awarded to Canadian Snowbird Association Members Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2013 | issUe 86 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Polar Bear Safari Sweet Home Alabama Eat Well – Live Longer Mortgage Strategies CSA VICTORIES BC Snowbirds Get 7 Months Out of Province Florida’s International Driver Permit Repealed Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sPriNg 2014 | issUe 90 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Discovering the Northwest Territories The Golden Isles of Georgia Should You Buy an Annuity? Avoiding Infections A Tribute to a Friend of the CSA CSANews 90.indd 1 28/04/2014 4:20:47 PM Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2013 | issUe 88 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 INSIDE ThIS ISSUE Discover Myanmar Taking Medication on the Road Choose the Right G.I.C. A Journey for Your Palate Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | sUMMer 2014 | issUe 91 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Investments: When to Sell Recent Medical Advances The Golden Isles of Georgia Survey Says! Austria MORE THAN THE SOUND OF MUSIC INSIDE THIS ISSUE Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2013 | issUe 89 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 500TH ANNIVERSARY Of fLORIDA INSIDE ThIS ISSUE florida for Nature Lovers Cashing in Without Cashing out Don’t be a Couch Potato Liona Boyd Spotlight on a true Canadian Legend Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | fall 2014 | issUe 92 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Planning Your Legacy Managing Your Health Care Amish Country INSIDE THIS ISSUE Fascinating Official News MagaziNe Of the caNadiaN sNOwbird assOciatiON | wiNter 2014 | issUe 93 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 Planning for the Snowbird Lifestyle Seven Common Investment Errors Protecting Public Health INSIDE THIS ISSUE Patagonia Pristine OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | WINTER 2015 | ISSUE 97 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 TRAVEL COSTA RICA FINANCE SNOWBIRD STRATEGIES RV LIFESTYLE TEXAS HILLS HEALTH PREVENTING CVD OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | SUMMER 2015 | ISSUE 95 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 FINANCE VACATION PROPERTIES TRAVEL UNKNOWN EUROPE HEALTH HEALTHY BACKS NEW SECTION GOLF OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | SPRING 2016 | ISSUE 98 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 TRAVEL SABLE ISLAND WHERE WILD HORSES ROAM FREE FINANCE WITHDRAWAL STRATEGIES RV LIFESTYLE GOLD RUSH HEALTH CARE ON THE ROAD OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | FALL 2015 | ISSUE 96 Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 FINANCE RUNNIN’ DRY HEALTH EXERCISE TRAVEL BERMUDA OFFICIAL NEWS MAGAZINE OF THE CANADIAN SNOWBIRD ASSOCIATION | SUMMER 2016 | ISSUE 99 FINANCE Understanding Risk RV LIFESTYLE California Gold Country HEALTH Important Health Tips The Canary Islands Publication mail agreement no: 40063603 For more than twenty years, Medipac International has earned the respect and repeat business of snowbirds, coast-to-coast. Endorsed by the Canadian Snowbird Association, Medipac has proven time and time again to be the insurance company that snowbirds rely on. Before you travel – talk to Canada’s only “real” choice for travel medical insurance benefits. 1-888-MEDIPAC • WWW.MEDIPAC.COM Not only is there strength in numbers…there are dollars in your pocket because of them! As a member of the CSA, you can take advantage of highly competitive rates negotiated through the CSA’s group purchasing power. For your home, car and cottage protection, look to the CSA. 1-800-267-8000 When your vehicle is stranded by the side of the road, you want help, fast. Joining the CSA auto club means choosing ANY service vehicle and getting on your way. Just submit the claim to us and we GUARANTEE payment within 30 business days. 1st car…$54 2nd car…$33 1-800-265-3200 The Canadian Snowbird Association offers its members a hassle free service to convert their Canadian currency into American funds, and it has never been better. Every month we will deduct the funds from your Canadian financial institution, exchange the currency and deposit the funds directly into your U.S. based bank account. No paperwork, no phone calls. Just convenience. 1-800-265-3200 CSA INFORMATION BOOKLETS The CSA provides members with information booklets such as The CSA Travel Information Guide, The CSA Member Handbook and The CSA Travellers’ Checklist. Within these publications, you will find information pertaining to border crossing, tips to help you plan a lengthy trip and the various benefits of being a member of the CSA. No one likes to think about accidents. Protect you and your spouse against the severe financial hardships that accompany sudden death, dismemberment or loss of sight. Endorsed by the CSA. 1-800-268-3336 Endorsed by the Personal Accident Insurance Plan Designed exclusively for members of the Canadian Snowbird Association THE CSA MEMBER HANDBOOK: BENEFITS & SERVICES Canadian Snowbird Association Commitment, Service and Advocacy for Travellers ONTARIO CSA LICENCE PLATES Help to promote the rights and privileges of Canadian travellers every day by promoting the organization that works to protect your rights! Order your CSA licence plate today by contacting the CSA at 1-800-265-3200. Also available at any Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing Office in Ontario. Only $82.15. Endorsed by the CSA AUTO CLUB Designed exclusively for members of the Canadian Snowbird Association No matter where your road leads, you will never be alone. Total Family Protection Endorsed by the Snowbird Currency Exchange Program Designed Exclusively for the Canadian Snowbird Lifestyle Proven by thousands of snowbirds Exclusive, preferred exchange rates Automatic monthly transfers Low or no transfer fees Save $100s each year! CSA AUTO CLUB Snowbird Currency Exchange Program PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN CSANews | WINTER 2016 | 63
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