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Bob Brophy: Founder is currently offering seniors a 2-for-1 membership to his discount savings club.
Bob Brophy: Founder is currently offering seniors a 2-for-1 membership to his discount savings club.

Bob Brophy: Founder is currently offering seniors a 2-for-1 membership to his discount savings club.

Date7/19/1984
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  • Bob Brophy: Founder is currently offering seniors a 2-for-1 membership to his discount savings club.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125599F
Some seniors who have Registered Retirement Savings Plans are under the misconception that they have to cash them and take them in income by Dec. 31 of the year they turn 71, says Dale Ennis of Bath, publisher of The Canadian Money Saver. Unfortunately,
Some seniors who have Registered Retirement Savings Plans are under the misconception that they have to cash them and take them in income by Dec. 31 of the year they turn 71, says Dale Ennis of Bath, publisher of The Canadian Money Saver. Unfortunately,
Mahler, John
3/9/1984
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
Seniors' band: Retired neurologist Dr. John Maxwell, 80, leader of Dr. John's Big Band Sound, poses with his quitar in front of a wall in his home covered with record album covers. The 16-piece band - alll but two of the members are retired - plays for seniors and at chartiable events.
Toronto Star (Firm)
11/5/1986
Gus Mavridis: Two years after coming to Canada, he gambled his savings and set up his own fur business
Gus Mavridis: Two years after coming to Canada, he gambled his savings and set up his own fur business
Russell, Jim
2/20/1981
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Gamble pays off: Bill Fritz, president of Associated National Couriers, gambled his savings to set up a national network of independent couriers to challenge the post office and large U.S. courier services with a promise of on time delivery.
Bock, Tony
10/23/1986
Empty pocket tells its tale as 32-year-old Guido Biance shows his 20-year-old wife, Fanny, where their $2,800 life savings were kept before he lost them yesterday.
Empty pocket tells its tale as 32-year-old Guido Biance shows his 20-year-old wife, Fanny, where their $2,800 life savings were kept before he lost them yesterday.
Dutton, Don
1/2/1970
Out of work: Norm Sawchuk lost his job at Barrymore Carpet in Toronto and lost interest on savings bonds he was buying by payroll deduction.
Out of work: Norm Sawchuk lost his job at Barrymore Carpet in Toronto and lost interest on savings bonds he was buying by payroll deduction.
Beaty, Keith
3/8/1991
Synthetic savings: Terry Preston says SOF-7, which he distributes through his firm, Canadian Molecular Oil, cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent
Synthetic savings: Terry Preston says SOF-7, which he distributes through his firm, Canadian Molecular Oil, cuts fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent
Calleja, Frank
3/25/1982
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
World travellers: Danny Shay, president of Seniors Tour and Travel Services, discusses travel plans with Doris Eickmeier, 75, leader of the Leaside New Horizon Club and Friendship Club of Thorncliff Park
Faught, Ken
2/1/1985
About this bill?: Herb Cohen bargains with owner-chef Eddy Marlet of Seniors Dining Nook about his dinner bill. He didn't reveal who won. Cohen was the consultant who successfully negotiated release for U.S. hostages in Iran.
About this bill?: Herb Cohen bargains with owner-chef Eddy Marlet of Seniors Dining Nook about his dinner bill. He didn't reveal who won. Cohen was the consultant who successfully negotiated release for U.S. hostages in Iran.
Russell, Jim
2/20/1981
Couple's dilemma: Last month, 81-year-old Maitland Torrance and his wife Myrtle, 80, reluctantly left their apartment and moved to a seniors' complex because we just couldn't carry on
Couple's dilemma: Last month, 81-year-old Maitland Torrance and his wife Myrtle, 80, reluctantly left their apartment and moved to a seniors' complex because we just couldn't carry on
Lennon, Frank
3/11/1985
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
Helping seniors: Dr. Lawrence Mudie is program director of North York General Hospital's new assessment program for senior citizens. It is designed to help seniors cope with problems in their own homes.
Darrell, Dick
6/23/1982
Sympathetic ears: At the Seniors' Peer Helping Centre in Etobicoke, co-ordinator Peggle McClintock and president Herb Morris are among volunteers seniors can turn to and be welcome
Sympathetic ears: At the Seniors' Peer Helping Centre in Etobicoke, co-ordinator Peggle McClintock and president Herb Morris are among volunteers seniors can turn to and be welcome
Stuparyk, Michael
5/14/1991