Our membership year runs from the end of June of one year to the first of July the next. The only requirement for membership is retirement from a publicly funded education institution in the Ottawa area.

To join, you must pay an annual membership fee and agree to have your email address included in our distribution list, as this is how events are advertised. This will allow you the opportunity to participate in the many social, educational, and recreational activities offered by ERAO.

Questions? Email us at info@erao.ca

The $40 annual membership fee, due by September 1st each year, covers the period September 1st to August 31st inclusive. For new members joining after March 31st, the fee will be prorated to $20, and will cover the period up to and including August 31st.

ERAO enjoys bringing people together through events, gatherings, and our special interest clubs (Book Club, Camera Club, and Quilting Club). ERAO has access to the shared classroom at Confederation Education Centre for meetings, gatherings and club events.

To allow ERAO to continue operating and providing these resources, the annual membership fee was reinstated. The membership fee is essential to cover the costs of liability insurance, use of a dedicated classroom, Zoom license for remote and in-person presentations, and supporting our clubs’ various activities. Without your support we may lose access to the classroom, and ERAO sponsored events and clubs may have to come to an end.

• If you're a current ERAO member, see our latest email for details and payment options.

• If you're not a member but would like to join ERAO, please click on the "JOIN" button below.