Public Open House
Join us for a public open house for the Brock Commons Phase 2 and Pacific/Gage Residence Public Realm projects. The open house will be from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the concourse of the UBC Life Building.
Join us for a public open house for the Brock Commons Phase 2 and Pacific/Gage Residence Public Realm projects. The open house will be from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM in the concourse of the UBC Life Building.
Join us for a meeting of the UBC Development Permit Board to review a proposed development - The Conservatory - at the corner of Binning Road and Berton Avenue in Wesbrook Place. The meeting will begin at 5:00 PM in the Social Room of the Wesbrook Community Centre.
What Aborigines Sang: Aynu, Yukar and Some Problems in Japanese Studies 2019/20 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies With Guest Speaker Professor James E. Ketelaar (Professor in the Departments of History and East Asian Languages & Civilizations, and Divinity School, University of Chicago) Monday, February 10, 2020 6:30pm Lecture 7:30pm Reception with light refreshments Asian […]
Join Campus and Community Planning to provide input on proposed minor amendments to the Wesbrook Place Neighbourhood Plan. UBC is exploring these amendments to allow for the delivery of up to 500 more units of faculty-staff housing units, without adding density. Provide your input online or in person - February 10-24. Online survey will be available […]
We want your feedback on the early planning for a New Recreation Centre being considered along Student Union Boulevard and proposed upgrades to Student Union Boulevard and public realm. Provide your input online or in person | February 10-24 Online survey: planning.ubc.ca/recreation-centre Public open house: Thursday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. UBC Life […]
Celebrate Family Day weekend by participating in a kids-run Arts and Culture festival at UBC. Family Passes are available for purchase online at a discounted rate for UNA residents.
Share your thoughts and opinions in person on the Vancouver campus in a safe and respectful space. Gather with students, faculty, staff and the broader UBC community to learn, engage and discuss bold actions about how UBC can combat the climate emergency. This is a drop-in style event, join us for as long as you […]
Saturday, April 18 | English Session 7 - 8 p.m. | Mandarin Session 8 - 9 p.m. Join Michael Chen, a Wesbrook resident and Services Advisor at BCAA, for a live video conversation about auto insurance in B.C. He'll provide information on the series of changes that ICBC has implemented as well as those that […]
Always wanted to learn how to grow your food but don't know where to start? Have you tried but been met with frustration? This free beginners-level gardening online workshop will go over all the basics you need to know to start growing your own veggies. Register Here
Saturday, May 16 | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Online Please join the UNA for an online discussion on how to cope with our parenting anxiety at this unusual time. This lecture will be delivered by Psychology Counselor Cheryl Qi who will cover the basic concepts about anxiety and parenting and introduce methods to improve […]
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a beginner session on how to do online shopping. Participants will learn how to view products, place an order, schedule a delivery, make a payment, and manage their accounts using two of the most commonly-used online stores, Save-On-Foods and Amazon.
In the wake of COVID-19 school cancellations, families are facing a new challenge of managing children’s education at home. To help navigate this challenge, the UNA will be holding a virtual discussion with UBC Professor Dr. Marina Milner-Bolotin. An Associate Professor in Science Education at the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at UBC, with extensive […]
Got unused balcony or patio space? Looking for ways that you can connect with nature while staying at home and enjoy home-grown veggies and flowers? Waiting for a community garden plot, or are unable to take on a whole garden plot? This FREE online workshop is for all levels of gardening experience and will lead […]
Part of the Healthy Seniors, Resilient Community project. This is a session to learn the dos and don'ts of attending virtual classes. Participants will learn basic virtual class etiquette as well as ways to protect their safety and privacy.
The UNA would like to invite families to join us in a conversation about the recent coyote sightings in our neighbourhood and how to safely coexist with them during pupping season. This is a child-friendly virtual workshop, so everyone in the family can join. Join our 1.5-hour webinar to learn more about coyote behaviour, habitat and coexistence in […]
This year, UBC’s biggest school spirit event is going virtual. Join the Homecoming celebration on Sept 25 at 7pm, presented by RBC Royal Bank. The show features musical performances including headliner Canadian singer-songwriter Scott Helman, hip-hop/rap and soul artist Missy D and Juno award-winning vocal group The Tenors, plus words of encouragement from Thunderbird athletes […]
You could win $25 in credit towards UNA Programs! Show off your Halloween costume in the UNA Virtual Costume Contest!
Join us in a community-wide scavenger hunt on Friday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m.!
Join the Lunar New Year Soiree and celebrate the Year of the Ox at dinner time! In this one-hour virtual celebration, we would like to bring the UNA neighbours and families together through sharing of food, traditions, stories, and performances at the comfort of your home. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
On this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
May 21, 2021 @ 1 pm | Talk by Dr. Sm’hayetsk Teresa Ryan. Take a mind walk through forests
Join us for a biodiversity adventure at the beautiful UBC Botanical Garden. Fun for the whole family!
Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am-12 pm | Learn how to grow your own plants
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship.
Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am | Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants.
Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Register for this event through your UNA Account. If you haven't yet created an account with us, get started […]
All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in an open, […]
The UNA community is invited to join in on Lunar New Year activities throughout February. Celebration Booth: Drop-in at the Wesbrook Community Centre on Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. to pick-up Lunar New Year give-aways. The booths will be observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Tiger Artworks: A tiger-themed artwork gallery will be on display at […]
Session 1: Energy & Climate Action Join our first Sustainability Session to hear from guest speaker Ralph Wells, UBC Community Energy Manager. This virtual lunch & learn will review green building standards on campus, energy and emissions recommendations, and resources available to residents at the household level to contribute to Climate Action, and the Climate […]
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served. Registration Coffee Talk at the Old Barn Schedule January 21: Cancelled February 28: Programs, activities and events in the […]
Music in the Modern World with Erika Galinskaya Come to the Old Barn Community Centre to explore the role of music in our lives today. Topics will include: the therapeutic aspects of music, why we enjoy listening to music, what makes us want to dance, sing, or play an instrument. A piano performance is included, […]
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our third Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Adam Hyslop UBC Manager of Transportation Planning. Adam will share with us some transportation challenges, goals, and ongoing work within the UBC and UNA […]
The purpose of this presentation is to engage audience members of all backgrounds in a light-hearted, interactive theatre version of "How Raven Stole the Sun" while teaching the holistic values, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast. Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly will use positive humour, high energy performance and audience participation, […]
This year we will be hosting an Easter event at the Old Barn Community Centre. We invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy community crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt.
The All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants will experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together, we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in […]
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others […]
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others […]
POSTPONED to June 16 Play games, win prizes, and make friends at this fun event in Jim Taylor Park—just outside the Old Barn Community Centre. Participants will compete in traditional field games such as hacky sack, egg and spoon race, and a few other surprises. During the friendly competition, there will be a picnic in […]
5K, 10K and Kid's Mile Races. Fundraising for the Thunderbird Track and Field and the Greater Vancouver Foodbank. Event fair taking place at Thunderbird Stadium lot from 5:30pm - 9pm.
During this concert in Jim Taylor Park, several performers will play music for the community to enjoy while they have a picnic with their friends and family. The chessboard will be transformed into a stage to host musical performances during this summer evening. Residents are invited to bring food and picnic blankets to the park. […]
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Through mini games and challenges, players will improve their skills and explore creative […]
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Through mini games and challenges, players will improve their skills and explore creative […]
Get ready to make friends and have a good time, with a healthy dose of friendly competition. Players will be grouped into teams to compete against each other. All genders […]
The Lion King (2019) No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night! Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring […]
On Wednesday, July 20th from 12:00-1:30pm, Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and the BC Brain Wellness Program invite you to join our annual virtual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation […]
Join the annual UNA Seniors Summer BBQ! 10:00am - 11:45am: Enjoy a variety of outdoor games and activities including tai chi, ring toss, croquet, bocce, walking soccer, and more. Indoor games are also available, including tabletop games, pickleball and table tennis. 11:45am - 1:00pm: Take a break with a delicious barbeque lunch in the Wesbrook […]
Registration opens online and in-person at 9:00am. To view fall programs and register online, visit myuna.ca/programs. To register in person, visit us at Wesbrook and Old Barn Community Centers.
The UNA Community Yard Sale is back! Join the UNA and your community members on Saturday, August 20 from 10am-1pm at Wesbrook Community Centre.