Abbeyfield Canada: Canada's National Society
National Office
Sandi organising the 2010 AGM
The National Office of Abbeyfield Canada is in Toronto, ON. It serves the whole of Abbeyfield Canada. All Abbeyfield Societies in Canada are members of Abbeyfield Canada - why?
Abbeyfield National office is home to Abbeyfield Canada's records and resources. It is ably staffed by Sandi, the National Administrative Officer. Sandi is a wife, Mom to Thomas, 2.5 years old, and is studying Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She has been with Abbeyfield since Summer 2010.
If you have a query that isn't answered on this website, please contact National Office for more information.
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
427 Bloor Street West, Box 1, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
Tel: 416-920-7483 Email: info@abbeyfield.ca
Fax: 416-920-6956 Web: http://www.abbeyfield.ca
Abbeyfield National office is home to Abbeyfield Canada's records and resources. It is ably staffed by Sandi, the National Administrative Officer. Sandi is a wife, Mom to Thomas, 2.5 years old, and is studying Anthropology at the University of Toronto. She has been with Abbeyfield since Summer 2010.
If you have a query that isn't answered on this website, please contact National Office for more information.
Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada
427 Bloor Street West, Box 1, Toronto, ON M5S 1X7
Tel: 416-920-7483 Email: info@abbeyfield.ca
Fax: 416-920-6956 Web: http://www.abbeyfield.ca
Meet the National Board
The Board Meet at the 2010 AGM
The National Board are drawn from across Canada. They work to promote Abbeyfield on a National level, whilst also maintaining strong links with individual Societies through their liaison work.
If you are not already in contact with your dedicated liaison board member, or if you are new to Abbeyfield, but want to contact the board, please direct your queries to the National Office and they will be forwarded to the most appropriate Abbeyfielder.
Abbeyfield Canada Board of Directors
2011-2012
Elizabeth Power, Ottawa, Ontario Elizabeth Power, President
Served as president on Abbeyfield Ottawa board of directors for four years and one year as treasurer
Currently serving on the Abbeyfield National Board since May 2010 Certified Management Accountant who worked sixteen years for provincial government and operates her own accounting practice in Toronto and Ottawa Interest in developing a marketing plan for Abbeyfield Canada in partnership with local Abbeyfield Societies |
Linda Dryden, Victoria, BC
National Board Liaison for publicity and website |
Jim Galloway, Chelsea, Quebec
 Jim is an Economics graduate from Sydney University, Australia. He worked as an accountant initially and progressed to managing a group of manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe. After moving to Canada he ran his own manufacturing business, and later became an independent financial planner. Jim lived in Caledon East with his wife Ginnie from 1983 to 2012. He is an active member of the United Church. His interest in Abbeyfield arose from concern for local seniors forced to leave the community because of the lack of suitable accommodation. Jim was with the Abbeyfield Houses Society of Caledon since its inception, first as Vice-Chair for two years and subsequently as Chair. His tenure saw the building phase completed and two years of successful operation. He retired recently and moved to Chelsea, Quebec in 2012.
Judy Shaw, Treasurer Toronto, Ontario Served as volunteer bookkeeper/treasurer for YWCA Toronto international boutique Served as chair of housing committee for five years on the YWCA Toronto board of directors Currently serving on the Abbeyfield Canada board as treasurer and implemented office systems since March 2010 Employed as Program Manager for the Co-operative Housing Federation with expertise in financial and governance Oonagh Maley Toronto,Ontario |
Rebecca Vermeer, BC
Retired economist and civil servant Professional career included positions as Policy Economist and Senior Policy Advisor in various British Columbia Government ministries Founding President of the St. Andrew’s Abbeyfield Housing Society, Sidney British Columbia, Canada which built the first Abbeyfield house in Canada Founding President of Saanich Peninsular Abbeyfield Housing Society. Working to establish Abbeyfield in the Philippines and Saanich Peninsular Gwen Fletcher, BC Retired Nursing Director at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg; also served as Executive Director of the Hospital before retirement. Served on Winnipeg Social Panning Council Board and on committees of the Manitoba Hospital Association Chair of the St Andrew's Abbeyfield Society and past Chair of the the BC Chapter |
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