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 University Club's Hybrid Engaging Afternoon
DEFY DEMENTIA ON THE ROAD
WHERE: In-person: University Club OR Online
WHEN: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join for an engaging afternoon exploring what we can do to reduce risk factors for dementia and how everyone can enhance their brain health. Co-hosted by Jay Ingram and Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), this event is in-person and livestreamed, with panel and Q&A.
REGISTRATION: https://luma.com/yeyue0uc
Institute On Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH)’s June 2026 Update
ABOUT: IALH’s June 2026 update covers important and timely topics. Explore what’s new from the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health this month, including talks, studies you can participate in, and learning opportunities connected to healthy aging and lifelong wellbeing.
LINK TO VIEW: https://e1.envoke.com/m/809e394f1d485310a4f65d4dd8412f60/m/dacf9e80dc4c53c008f6a2b06d30820f/
UVic Torch Alumni Magazine Spring 2026
ABOUT: Spring 2026 UVic Torch Alumni Magazine shares current news, announcements, and opportunities relevant to the campus community. It includes highlights, upcoming activities, and information intended to keep faculty, staff, retirees, and partners informed and engaged.
LINK TO VIEW: https://extrweb.uvic.ca/emailviewonwebpage.aspx?erid=44456795&trid=68cedf7c-5a54-4f3c-99c2-0477bb570486
CURAC EVENTS
CURAC May 2026 Newsletter
CURAC invites members to read the May 2026 issue of the relaunched CURAC News, featuring updates, stories, and initiatives from retiree associations across Canada. This issue highlights shared experiences, national collaborations, conference updates, later-life learning opportunities, and selected articles from retiree newsletters at universities and colleges across the country.
READ THE NEWSLETTER: https://curac.ca/en/blog/may-2026-newsletter
Invitation To Watch McMaster University's Optimal Aging Portal Health and Wellness Video
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - WHAT THE RECENT GUIDELINES MEAN FOR YOU WITH DR. DOUG OLIVER
By watching this video recording, you will learn why high blood pressure happens, why it changes throughout the day, why it is a modifiable risk factor for many diseases, and how it can be managed.
LINK TO VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/live/i6czF-hj6O0
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:
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
AROHE EVENTS
AROHE Matters: March 2026 Academic Retiree News
This issue of AROHE Matters highlights the value and contributions of volunteers and resources and opportunities for impactful service.
LINK TO VIEW: https://www.arohe.org/resources/EmailTemplates/%20AROHE%20Matters%202026-3/index_preview.html
Invitation to AROHE’S 2026 Conference
WELLNESS, WISDOM, WONDER: THE JOYS OF CONNECTION
WHERE: Gainesville, Florida
WHEN: Tuesday–Thursday, October 6–8, 2026
ABOUT THE EVENT: Join colleagues and retiree‑organization leaders from across North America for an inspiring three‑day gathering focused on the power of connection in later life. This year’s theme, Wellness, Wisdom, Wonder, highlights how community, purpose, and shared learning enrich the retirement journey. The conference features keynote speakers, interactive sessions, panels, and opportunities to exchange best practices that strengthen retiree engagement.
REGISTRATION AND DETAILS: https://www.arohe.org/event-6565404
OTHER EVENTS
UBC Emeritus College | Spring 2026 Newsletter
The Spring 2026 issue of the UBC Emeritus College Newsletter is available online with:
- How the Emeritus College is working to connect members across UBC's campuses
- 2026 Emeritus College award recipients
- A retired professor who is helping students tackle their dissertations
- A member's post-retirement research in child development
- The new Guided Autobiography Program
- An update on fundraising for the College
- UBC's Voluntary Retirement Program
- Awards and honours, special interest group updates and more!
LINK TO READ: https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2026-06/NewsSpring2026_0.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
Choose To Move
GET ACTIVE AND CONNECTED FOR HEALTH
Discover Choose to Move—a free, flexible program created for adults 55+ who want to feel stronger, more energized, and more connected. You will receive one‑on‑one support, learn how to add activity into your daily life, and enjoy a welcoming community. It’s a simple step toward a healthier, happier you.
REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION: https://choosetomove.ca/
Cyber Seniors - Free Tech Help Webinar (June 29- July 3, 2026): Think Before You Trust- Staying Safe Online
RESEARCH STUDIES
Participate in a Research Study at UVic
THE COGNITION AND OLDER ADULT STRESS (COAST) STUDY
IALH Research Fellow Dr. Theone Paterson and PhD Student Affiliate Cian Dabrowski, are conducting an online and in-person study to determine the impacts of stress experienced across the lifespan on cognition, aging, and brain health. The aim of this study is to investigate whether stress influences physical, psychological, and cognitive health outcomes in older adults. Individuals who are 65 or older and live in the greater Victoria area are eligible. Participants will be asked to complete an online confidential survey (~30 minutes) and an in-person cognitive assessment and fNIRS monitoring session (~1.5 hours). Participants will also receive a gift card for their involvement.
To participate, email COAST_study@uvic.ca.
Participate in a Research Study at Concordia University
PARTNERS’ ACTIONS TOWARD HEALTH (PATH) STUDY
They are looking for couples in which at least one partner is trying to change their diet and/or physical activity habits. The main goal of this study is to investigate how different types of couples’ behaviors influence changes in eating and physical activity behaviors over time. Earn up to $150 as a couple for participating in this study!
ETHICS APPROVAL # 30022923
ABOUT THE STUDY: https://concordiau.wixsite.com/sirhlab/pathstudy
INTERESTED? https://concordia.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/sv_2g93lbxd0urogqy