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
Invitation to Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH)’s Free Cinecenta Screening: Three Identical Strangers
DATE: Monday, December 8, 2025
TIME: 1:00 -3:30 pm
WHERE: Cinecenta, UVic
COST: Free
ABOUT The EVENT:
The Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health invites you to a viewing of the documentary Three Identical Strangers, followed by an engaging discussion on human development and research ethics with Dr. Frederick Grouzet (Associate Professor of Social Psychology), Dr. Ulrich Müller (Professor of Lifespan Psychology), and Kenna Miskelly (Research Ethics Facilitator).
RSVP: www.surveymonkey.ca/r/3is
CURAC EVENTS
CURAC Later Life Learning News
YOUTUBE VIDEO OF HOW RETIRED PROFESSORS ARE ORGANIZED AND HOW THEY E-COLLABORATE
LINK TO VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8wI0RMo_ts
Invitation to McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal Health and Wellness Talk
IS DEMENTIA A VACCINE-PREVENTABLE CONDITION?
WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 pm ET
WHERE: Online
Dr. Dawn Bowdish, a professor with the Department of Medicine and Executive Director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, will share research showing that vaccines for shingles, influenza, pneumonia, and more not only protect against infection but also reduce the risk of dementia and other conditions.
REGISTRATION: https://alumlc.org/mcmaster/48347/register
MACMASTER OPTIMAL AGING PORTAL
YOUR SOURCE FOR HEALTHY AGING INFORMATION THAT YOU CAN TRUST
LINK TO VIEW: https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/
INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR SERIES - THE ONE THAT MADE ACCESSIBILITY EFFORTLESS
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: Online
You want to do the right thing when it comes to accessibility—but it’s not always easy to know where to start. Findings from the 2025 Anthology Faculty Survey highlight gaps in institutional support, but also reveal where LMS tools can help. In this session, they’ll show how tools like Anthology® Ally integrate into your everyday workflows—making accessibility part of the process, not an added burden.
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.
LINK TO VIEW: https://www.arohe.org/resources/EmailTemplates/AROHE%20Matters%202025-11/index_preview.html
OTHER EVENTS
LAtest and Most Up-to-Date information on EC events
https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/upcoming-events
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.
LINK TO READ: https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/ECFall2025News_1.pdf
ACADEMICS WITHOUT BORDERS (AWB)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR FACILITATORS FOR ONLINE TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Academics Without Borders (AWB) invites applications for volunteer facilitators for Aga Khan University-Academics Without Borders Program in Online Teaching in Higher Education (OTHE).
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Start Date: Orientation will begin in mid January, 2026 and the four modules of the program are scheduled throughout 2026
- Location: All volunteer work will be conducted online
- Number of volunteers: 4-6
- Language: English
- Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
MORE DETAILS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NPPBzkK2Is5vwPFd-E3vDhoFKLp3UqXJ/view
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact Corrie Young, Associate Executive Director, Projects & Network: cyoung@awb-usf.org
SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
Self-Management BC 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.
- Virtual Self-Management Workshops - 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.
- Self-Management Health Coach Program: 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! Frailty Coaching Program: 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.
- Better Choices, Better Health® Online Program: 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.
- Tool Kit for Active Living Program - 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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SELF-MANAGEMENT BC: https://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/upcomingworkshops?type=0&delivery=0
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: https://tours.opendoorstravel.ca/t/open-doors-travel/timeless-portugal-a-journey-through-history-culture-and-flavour Or, feel free to contact Rosa directly at rls@uvic.ca.
Cyber Seniors - Free Tech Help for Older Adults (December 8-12, 2025): Exploring Smart Tools and AI
RESEARCH STUDIES
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