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 Hybrid Event
FROM HYPE TO HOSPITAL: HOW AI IS BEING USED IN HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH
DATE: Wednesday, January 28
TIME: 6.30 – 8:00 pm PST
WHERE: Hickman Building (HHB), UVic
Hybrid (Zoom link sent upon registration)
COST: Free & open to everyone, but registration is required. Light refreshments provided.
ABOUT THE EVENT: What does artificial intelligence (AI) look like in real-world healthcare—and what should patients, clinicians and researchers know? Join either in-person or online for an engaging panel discussion that moves beyond the buzzwords to focus on safety, evidence, ethics and patient impact. Panelists include IALH Research Fellows Drs. Elizabeth Borycki and Andre Kushniruk, and Graham Payette and Christopher Picard from Island Health.
Hosted by Island Health and the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria.
CURAC EVENTS
Youtube Video Recording of “Ear Essentials: Facts, Fun, & How to Keep Hearing Healthy”
LINK TO VIEW: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/rec/share/XiXYwVlafejLbuVh8SD6qCIVkIcX8lBU82SAbYszg8vamcdyLH-4wKXMjQEar56D.hnFct_j64EAtH4qM
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Video Post From Macmaster University Aging Portal
A BETTER SLEEP WITHOUT PILLS: SAFER STRATEGIES FOR OLDER ADULTS
ABOUT THE VIDEO: Nearly one-third of older Canadians take sleeping pills, also called sedative-hypnotics or tranquilizers, to manage insomnia or anxiety. But these medications — frequently benzodiazepines or “Z” drugs — often provide limited benefit and carry serious risks. Watch this short video to learn why sleeping pills may not be the best solution for older adults and discover safer, more effective ways to improve sleep.
CURAC Newsletter December 2025
WELCOME TO ISSUE NUMBER THREE OF THE RELAUNCHED CURAC NEWS
This issue features a longer list of stories from CURAC members across Canada. This issue also includes several opportunities for college and university retirees to become involved with CURAC, from participating in the Later Life Learning committee to joining the CURAC board or a committee.
MORE DETAILS: https://curac.ca/en/blog/december-2025-newsletter
CommonAge Annual Newsletter, January 2026
PRIORITISING WELLNESS FOR SUCCESS
MORE DETAILS: https://mailchi.mp/4d47b0c58ee9/commonage-welcome-newsletter-19881593?e=e64bbb6b5e
Invitation to University of Calgary Retirees Association (UCRA) Winter 2026 Sessions
GLOBALIZED FOOD SYSTEMS: GEOPOLITICS; HUMAN, ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMAL HEALTH; SOCIAL JUSTICE
WHEN: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (2:00-3.30 pm MT)
WHERE: Engineering G, G207, or virtual via Zoom
REGISTRATION: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/497330-globalized-food-systems-geopolitics-human
FIRES: RISK AND PREVENTION IN ALBERTA
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (2:00-3.30 pm MT)
WHERE: Engineering G, G207
REGISTRATION: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/497333-fires-risk-and-prevention-in-alberta
DINOSAUR PALEONTOLOGY
WHEN: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 (2:00-3.30 pm MT)
WHERE: Engineering G, G207
REGISTRATION: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/497336-dinosaur-paleontology
ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY AND FINANCE
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (2:00-3.30 pm MT)
WHERE: Engineering G, G207
REGISTRATION: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/497337-role-of-technology-and-finance-including
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:
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
REGISTRATION: https://continuingeducation.wlu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=8043767
Invitation to the University of Toronto’s Free Webinar
AI IN HIGHER EDUCATION: WHERE ARE WE NOW?
WHEN: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, 12:00–1:30 pm PT
WHERE: Online
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) for a January webinar exploring the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and higher education. From policy and ethics to teaching, research, and administration, AI is reshaping how institutions define and deliver their missions. This session brings together faculty, librarians, instructional specialists, and policy experts to share how AI is transforming roles and relationships across campus.
REGISTRATION: https://utoronto.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKqd3j0AR0OdR_ecySbKtg
Trip Contest with Trip Merchant: Vietnam & Cambodia!
Want to win a 12 Day/11 Night package in Vietnam & Cambodia? This trip prize includes 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City (with an included city tour), an incredible first class 7 night Mekong River Cruise with Viet Princess Cruises between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap and finishing with 2 nights in Siem Reap with an included tour of the Angkor Temples. Transfers will be included throughout. Also, Trip Merchant will be providing a $1500 CAD Airfare Credit to use towards flights.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Members must enter before March 31st, 2026
To register and access your travel site, follow these instructions:
- Register for the CURAC/Trip Merchant Travel Site: https://tripmerchant.com/register
- Fill in your details
- Use One-time Organization Code: 4fff
- Ensure the “Subscribe to Newsletter” box is clicked so that you receive the time-sensitive offers/deals, trips and more (sent two times a week)
- Click the Register Now button: You will then have access to the website
If you have already registered on the travel site, all you need to do is log in to https://tripmerchant.com/login using your email address and the unique password that you created.
For any other questions or requests regarding trips, please contact Trip Merchant by email info@tripmerchant.com or by calling 1-800-481-9739, Extension 0.
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
Invitation to ATOHE’s Six-session Webinar Series 2026
CHARTING THE JOURNEY TO A FULFILLING RETIREMENT
Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education (AROHE), in partnership with Fidelity Investments invite you to participate in “Charting the Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement,” an exclusive six-session webinar series designed for you thrive in life’s next chapter.
- February 25 (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm, EST): Moving from Strength to Strength in Work, Life & Happiness
- March 11 (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm, EDT): Building a Financial Foundation for Your Ideal Retirement
- March 18 (12:30 pm - 1:45 pm, EDT): Retiring Well - Creating a Personal Action Plan
- April 08 (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm, EDT): Discovering Your Purpose in Retirement
- April 22 (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm, EDT): Time Well Spent: Shaping Your Days with Intention
- May 06 (3:00 pm - 4:15 pm, EDT): Cultivating Social Connections and Support Systems in Retirement
REGISTRATION AND EVENT DETAILS: https://www.arohe.org/page-1827074
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
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 Webinar (January 26-30, 2026): Tech for Travel, Health & Creativity
RESEARCH STUDIES
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