Non-UVRA 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

YouTube Video for McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal Health and Wellness Talk

IS DEMENTIA A VACCINE-PREVENTABLE CONDITION?

LINK TO VIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqOYp8cvOwQ

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

Invitation to A Webinar Offered by O'Brien Institute for Public Health

REALIZING THE FUTURE OF VACCINATION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Immunization in Alberta is a four-part webinar series presented by the Public Health Agency of Canada, O'Brien Institute for Public Health and Alberta Public Health Association. The series will highlight best practices, equity considerations, and opportunities to strengthen vaccine advocacy and policy across health care and public health. This is the first session of the series.

WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (11:00 am -12.00 pm MST)

WHERE: Online

REGISTRATION: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/8J0Y9ubDS3aSmlBuaaI5Hg#/registration

Invitation to University of Calgary Retirees Association (UCRA) Winter 2026 Sessions

ALBERTA LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION FROM WATERTON TO DINOSAUR PROVINCIAL PARK INTO THE PRAIRIES AND THE NORTH

WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 (2:00-3.30 pm MT)

WHERE: Engineering G, G207, or virtual via Zoom

REGISTRATION: https://events.ucalgary.ca/event/497329-alberta-landscape-evolution-from-waterton-to

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 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:

https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/98474524149

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

REGISTRATION: https://continuingeducation.wlu.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=8043767

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.

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 for Older Adults (December 22-26, 2025): Holiday Magic Week