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

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CURAC EVENTS

 

Link to the CURAC Later-Life-Learning Calendar which contains a listing of the current and upcoming events and is updated regularly

 

 

CURAC’s Column—ACADEMIC FOR LIFE—in University Affairs Newsletter

A Chemistry professor reflects on his decision to resign: Instead of fully retiring, some institutions offer faculty the possibility of staying on with the institution as a faculty professor. BY TRISTRAM CHIVERS | APRIL 15 2024

MORE DETAILS: https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/academic-for-life/a-chemistry-professor-reflects-on-his-decision-to-resign/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invitation from Carleton Univ's Lifelong Learning Program re Fall 2024 Online Programs: September 12 – October 24, 2024

 

Inside the Human Body: The Path of Drugs with Rowida Mohamed

When: Tuesdays  (9:30am-11:30am)

Join Rowida Mohamed as she continues to dive into how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted, and how they interact with their targets to produce effects.

https://carleton.ca/lifelong/registration/fall-2024-session/2024-drugs/

 

Understanding ADHD with Dr. Barry Schneider

When: Thursdays (1:30pm-3:30pm)

ADHD is more than just attention issues and hyperactivity; it involves a range of obstacles that can be difficult to recognize. Explore its history and understand how it manifests throughout different stages of life.

https://carleton.ca/lifelong/registration/fall-2024-session/2024-adhd/

 

Other online series:

 Logic with Sherlock with Rebecca Robb (Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am)

 Women in Islam with Dr. Monia Mazigh (Mondays 9:30am-11:30am)

Actively Listening to Music with Keith McCuaig (Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm)

Behind the Headlines with Dr. Elliot Tepper (Wednesdays 1:30pm-3:30pm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: (CHANGE OF CURAC INSURANCE DISCOUNT PARTNER)

This is a notice of a change to the Home & Auto Insurance partner. It may affect your renewals if you have taken advantage of the CURAC member discount.

Economical Insurance (Home and Auto): New business and renewals will cease with the discount as of March 1st 2024. Insureds under the program will remain Economical policyholders, however they will not be receiving the discount under the CURAC program.

Johnson Insurance (operating as Belair Insurance Company Inc) will apply a Group Discount to home & auto insurance policies issued to members of CURAC.  (The discount depends on the terms of the policy/policies so a discount rate cannot be specified.) 

Also Note that automobile insurance policies are only available to Members who reside in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, or Prince Edwards Island.

 

AROHE EVENTS

 

AROHE Matters: Latest Academic Retiree News - September 2024

This issue of AROHE Matters highlights how retirement organizations strengthen the connection, support and engagement of retirees with campus administration.

Link to View: https://www.arohe.org/resources/EmailTemplates/AROHE%20Matters%202024-09/index_preview.html

 

 

 

 

 AROHE—Reimagining Retirement: Exploring Your Life Plan

Link to the recordings of all 3 sessions:

  • “Reframing Your Identity,” January 30 by Dr. Michelle Pannor Silver, University of Toronto
  • “Reimagining Your Personalized Plan,” February 13 by Dr. Stacey Gordon, New York University; and
  • “Rebuilding Your Network,” February 27 featuring a panel of retired faculty/staff.

If you missed any of the sessions, the recordings have been posted on the event website: https://www.arohe.org/Reimagining-Retirement

 

 

AROHE Virtual Events - Everyone Can Attend

AROHE is offering three informative virtual events this fall.

  • Virtual Summit, September 18, focusing on the importance of social relationships for a happy and successful retirement
  • Trip Preview Webinar, September 11, highlighting our new Travel Insitute trips for retired faculty and staff in partnership with Road Scholar
  • Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights, October 24, focusing on cyber threats and how you can protect yourself, presented by Fidelity Investments

Social Relationships: Key to a Happy & Successful Retirement

Sponsored by Road Scholar

Wednesday, September 18
10-11:30 a.m. PDT, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MDT,
12-1:30 p.m. CDT, 1-2:30 p.m. EDT

AROHE's 2024 Virtual Summit will explore the importance of social relationships in retirement with an engaging presentation followed by a panel discussion. In May 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," shedding light on "the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country." Even predating the COVID-19 pandemic, around half of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. Disconnection profoundly impacts mental, physical, and societal well-being. This presentation will help retirees and the organizations that serve them to better understand and facilitate better social connections.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, professor of psychology and neuroscience and director of the Social Connection & Health Lab at Brigham Young University. Her presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Kaye Jeter, Central State University; Valerie Ventre-Hutton, UC Berkeley; and Dr. Louise Nasmith, University of British Columbia, who will share their personal experiences related to this topic.
Learn More and Register for the Summit

 

 

AROHE Travel Institute
Trip Preview Webinar

Wednesday, September 11
10-11 a.m. PDT, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. MDT, 12-1 p.m. CDT, 1-2 p.m. EDT

Learn more about the AROHE Travel Institute’s worldwide learning adventures for retired or current college/university faculty/staff and their friends and family during this trip preview webinar. We will be offering five learning adventures in 2025 in the US and abroad in Canada, Spain, and Portugal. During the webinar, we will review itineraries for these trips and provide enrollment information.

This new collaboration between AROHE and Road Scholar will connect you with former colleagues in academia and introduce you to new acquaintances as you learn and travel together on inspiring trips led by Road Scholar, the leader in educational travel for adults.

Presenters: Cherie Hamilton, AROHE Travel Institute Committee Chair, and Frania Monarski, Director of Group Sales at Road Scholar

Details: https://www.roadscholar.org/arohe/exclusive-programs/
Register for the Trip Preview Webinar

 

Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights

Thursday, October 24

10-11 a.m. PDT, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. MDT, 12-1 p.m. CDT, 1-2 p.m. EDT

Cyber threats are everywhere, which is why it’s important to understand what it takes to keep yourself cybersafe. We are proud to team up with Fidelity Investments to offer this exclusive virtual workshop to share important information about common financial scams and ways you can monitor, protect, and safeguard your data.

Presenter: Gary Rossi leads Fidelity Investments Personal Security Insights Program, educating clients about cyber and personal security threats.

Mr. Rossi previously worked as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specializing in white-collar crime investigations, including financial frauds, cybercrimes, and public corruption matters. Before the FBI, he worked as a CPA for Arthur Andersen & Co. and as a consultant for the cybersecurity consulting firm @Stake. Mr. Rossi holds a degree in Accountancy and Management from Bentley University.

OTHER EVENTS

UBC Emeritus College

LAtest and Most Up-to-Date information on EC events

https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/upcoming-events

 

 

 

 

UBC Emeritus College | Spring 2024 Newsletter

The Spring issue of the UBC Emeritus College Newsletter is available online with:

  • A letter from outgoing principal Paul Harrison
  • A report on the first meeting of the newly established Okanagan Outdoor Activities Group
  • Beautiful photographs from three members of the Photo Group which were included in a Pop-Up Exhibition at the UBC Sustainability Hub

 LINK TO READ: https://emerituscollege.ubc.ca/newsletter

 

 

 


 

Cyber Seniors: Free Tech Help for Older Adults, September 16- 20: Answering Your Requested Tech Questions: Part 1

How to Back Up Your Android: Monday, Sep 16, 4pm ET

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How to Remove Unwanted Ads from Your Devices: Tuesday, Sep 17, 4pm ET

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How to Back Up Your iPhone: Wednesday, Sep 18, 4pm ET

REGISTER

Exploring iCloud Storage Options: Thursday, Sep 19, 4pm ET

REGISTER

How to Back Up Your Computer: Friday, Sep 20, 4pm ET

REGISTER
Victoria Canada China Friendship Association Dinner Meeting

WHEN: Sunday September 22, 2024 (6pm – Dinner; 7pm – Presentation)

Please arrive at the restaurant by 5:45pm. Dinner starts at 6pm. The talk begins at 7pm.

WHERE:  Sun Wah Chinese Restaurant (1515 Cook Street)

PRESENTATION TOPIC: China’s Recent Engineering Marvels

The presenter will be taking you on a virtual tour through video and photos of some of China’s amazing engineering marvels. This tour will feature:

  • Transportation projects like highways, bridges, LRT, subways, and high-speed trains
  • Advancements in self-driving taxis and buses
  • The huge transition from coal to renewable energy for electricity, such as solar panels and wind turbines
  • City-building architecture
  • EV battery technology and EV adoption
  • Future energy source – Nuclear fusion advancements

PRESENTER: Grant Marven - Board Member

BIOGRAPHY: Grant Marven

I have been amazed by technology and engineering all my life, from getting my first personal computer in the early 80s, to earning a degree in Computer Science and later a Master’s in Computer Science, to working in the firmware engineering field for 25+ years. Firmware engineering involves writing computer code for computers on circuit boards. I worked in the audio industry for over 20 years and was the Director of Engineering at a local design center for a Seattle-based company before I retired.

I also have an interest in languages and cultures. I am currently learning Mandarin. I have exchanged English lessons for Mandarin lessons, leading to many Chinese friends. I have adopted a Chinese name (小山 Xiǎoshān, which means "small mountain") to make things easier for my Chinese friends. Currently, I am on the board of the Victoria Canada-China Friendship Association.

MENU:

  • Hot and Sour Soup
  • Spicy Green Beans
  • Shrimp Chop Suey
  • Sweet and Sour Fish
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Salt and Pepper Pork Chops
  • Beef and Broccoli
  • Crispy Skin Chicken
  • Sun Wah Chow Mein
  • Sun Wah Fried Rice
  • Steamed Rice
  • Sesame Balls
  • Spring Rolls

COST: $25 for members and students, and $35 for non-members.

Annual memberships are due by September 1, 2024. In order to receive the $25 member dinner price, please also include your membership fees, or the $35 non-member price applies.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES:

  • Single: $15
  • Family: $20 (applies only to those residing in the same home)

RSVP CONTACT:
Please reserve your seat early, as there is often a waitlist. Please contact Carol Charlebois at charlebois721@gmail.com or phone 250-882-5820.
RSVP by Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

PAYMENT METHODS:
Cash, cheque, or e-transfer to victoriacanadachinafriendship@gmail.com.
Please avoid using abbreviations on cheques.

 

RESEARCH STUDIES

Invitation from the UBC researchers to participate in an online study on every day goals and activities

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