Non-UVRA Events
UVRA also aims to involve its membership through different valuable resources and educational programs offered by other organizations (i.e., AROHE, CURAC, and many more) that might interest some of its valued members. There are also invitations from various departments at UVic, and from students looking for 55+ participants for their research studies, received by UVRA for distribution to its membership. These items are first made known to UVRA members via emails, when appropriate, and then placed on the UVRA website under the Non-UVRA Events navigation bar.
Upcoming Events:
UVIC EVENTS
CURAC EVENTS
CURAC Later Life Learning News
YOUTUBE VIDEO OF HOW RETIRED PROFESSORS ARE ORGANIZED AND HOW THEY E-COLLABORATE
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YouTube Video for McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal Health and Wellness Talk
IS DEMENTIA A VACCINE-PREVENTABLE CONDITION?
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Invitation to an Online Session Offered by “HearingLife”
EAR ESSENTIALS: FACTS, FUN, & HOW TO KEEP HEARING HEALTHY
WHEN: Wednesday, January 15, 2026 (10:00 am PT)
WHERE: Online via Zoom
JOIN ZOOM MEETING:
Meeting ID: 984 7452 4149
Invitation to Wilfred Laurier University Free Online monthly Lecture Series
In 2026, the Faculty of Social Work proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary, a milestone that reflects six decades of leadership, learning and unwavering commitment to social justice. To honor this legacy, they invite you to join the Professional Development Office for a free monthly lecture series throughout the year.
All lectures will be held remotely through Zoom. There will be a maximum of 300 spots for each lecture.
LECTURES:
January 20: Coaching in a BANI World: Helping Clients Find Ground in Uncertain Times
March 27: The New Clinician: Confidence Without Certainty in a Trauma-Shaped World
May 19: Joy on the Journey: Lessons from Positive Psychology to Increase Balance, Well-Being and Happiness -- and Project Against Burnout
July 16: The Embodied Self: How Presence Becomes the Somatic and Relational Foundation of Competence
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AROHE EVENTS
AROHE Matters: November 2025 Academic Retiree News
EDITOR'S NOTE: This issue of AROHE Matters highlights intergenerational programs and the upcoming Retirement Planning Series.
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OTHER EVENTS
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UBC Emeritus College
UBC Emeritus College | Fall 2025 Newsletter
The Fall 2025 issue of the UBC Emeritus College Newsletter is available online with:
- An interview with newly appointed Member of the Order of Canada and Professor Emeritus, Allison Eddy.
- An article about macro photography from Emeritus College Photo Group member, Brian Bemmels.
- And a heartfelt obituary titled "Missing Mark Thompson" submitted by Carolyn Gilbert and Nancy Langton.
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Self-Management Programs
offers a variety of online and telephone-based workshops and programs which provide support and tips on how to self-manage frailty, pain, and/or other chronic conditions.
- - available for Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, and Cancer: These 6-week workshops are conducted virtually, via Zoom. Groups of up to 8 participants meet virtually, once per week, for 2.5 hours per session.
- : This is a one-on-one telephone-based coaching program to support people living with chronic conditions to become better self-managers. Each individual is paired with a coach and receives a weekly, 30-minute phone call for a period of 3 months. Coaches are volunteers who may be living with chronic health conditions, and are passionate to help others to achieve wellness.
- New! : This is a one-on-one telephone-based program that supports adults in BC who wish to prevent and/or slow down the progression of frailty. A trained peer frailty coach connects with each participant by telephone once a week for approximately 30-45 minutes for 3 months. Participants will learn self-management strategies.
- : Interactive group workshop sessions are posted online each week for a period of 6 weeks, and participants may log on at their convenience to complete weekly activities and interact with their group via internal messaging and discussion boards. Participants can remain anonymous.
- - available for Chronic Conditions, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, and Cancer: This is a self-study program in which participants receive the “Living a Healthy Life” resource book and self-assessment booklet. For those who enjoy independent self-paced learning.
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Open Doors Travel
CULTURAL TOUR TO PORTUGAL WITH ROSA STEWART & FRIENDS!
ABOUT THE TOUR: For over 30 years, Rosa Stewart taught in Hispanic and Italian Studies, but she also led or assisted with tours organized by Continuing Studies. These tours were usually guided by UVic faculty and there was an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience with the people that traveled with them. Sadly, the tours ended with COVID. Last year, Rosa was approached to lead a tour for the spring of 2026 by a company that organized tours for Continuing Studies in the past. She decided that this tour should be to Portugal, one of her favourite countries. This is a 12-day adventure in May of 2026 and her co-leader, Mané, is from Setúbal, outside of Lisbon. With Mané and Rosa you will see parts of Portugal often missed by big groups.
If you would like more information please check out this link: Or, feel free to contact Rosa directly at rls@uvic.ca.
Cyber Seniors - Free Tech Help for Older Adults (December 15-19, 2025): Smart and Safe Tech Tips
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RESEARCH STUDIES
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