UNA Board Meeting
Virtual , CanadaUNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions.
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions.
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.
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 1- Science for Supporting Well-Being This session provides an overview of what mental health […]
On this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.
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Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 2 - Managing Emotions More Skillfully Session two explores tools to manage emotional reactivity […]
Join us and participate in youth engagement on interdisciplinary solutions to tackle the climate crisis and biodiversity.
Taking care of our well-being has never been so important! Join Living with Change and Uncertainty, a 3-session webinar series to learn practical tools that support managing emotions, fostering healthy relationships and coping with the unique stressors of these times. Session 3 - The Negative Bias and Science of Gratitude Hosted by Crisis Centre BC […]
Topic: Staying Active with the Men's Community Network Get inspired to move as members of the Men's Community Network share their experiences hiking, biking and walking around campus and the lower mainland. This session is open to all seniors.
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!
Interested in hiking and exploring the lower mainland? Join us as we discuss safety tips including trip planning, packing the essentials, outdoor travel tips, and more. Please note that this session will be held on Zoom and a link will be sent to registered participants. Register here
Saturday, June 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am-12 pm | Learn how to grow your own plants
Topic: Campus Connections Find out what's happening on the UBC campus. There are many free and low cost programs and opportunities available.
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda.
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee will be holding a meeting of its members to discuss items on the attached agenda. July 21, 2021 - Meeting Agenda Join the Meeting
Join us to learn about Indigenous Fire Stewardship.
As UBC plans for a return to on-campus instruction and activities this fall, leaders from the UBC Vancouver Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic, and from Safety & Risk Services will deliver a presentation on what to expect on campus for residents living in UBC neighbourhoods. The speakers will take questions at the end of the presentation.
Come and try a class for free! Meet instructors and discover a new activity or two during our annual Try-It Week.
Reconnect with your neighbours and see what’s new at the UNA!
Friday, September 17, 2021 @ 10:30 am | Join us to learn about citizen science and how to identify plants.
After a cancelled season due to COVID last year, the UBC Thunderbirds are excited to be competing again, and to welcome fans back. Next Friday evening September 24, we host our Women’s and Men’s Soccer Home Openers against UNBC at 5:30pm and 7:30pm, at Thunderbird Stadium. Thanks to support from generous partners and sponsors, we […]
The UNA will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2020 and Annual General Meeting 2021 on September 29, 2021 at 7 p.m.
FOOTBALL. IS. BACK!!! Wow, it has been a while since we were able to watch a live T-Bird Football game and we are ready to welcome the fans back! UBC Football is taking the field next Friday October 1 in their Home Opener against Saskatchewan at 7PM at Thunderbird Stadium. This year, we are offering […]
Come out and support your UBC Men’s Hockey team as they play in their Home Opener on Friday October 15th at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre! 🥅 Thanks to our sponsors, almost all UBC home games are FREE this year but you are still required to reserve a ticket due to limited capacity. So […]
Join this event if you’re curious to learn more about the shift to Electric Vehicles, and how you can be involved. Whether you’re interested in retrofitting your strata parkade for electric charging stations, or want to meet other UNA residents who have made the electric transition, this event will support the network. With presentations from […]
The Great Trek has been a staple race in the Vancouver running community for years – formerly the Fall Classic. In partnership with the University of British Columbia, the Great Trek pays homage the Great Trek of 1922, where students marched to their current campus. This popular Vancouver event features races for everyone with a […]
Join us for the second home football game of the season - UBC Thunderbirds vs the Manitoba Bisons. Cheer on your birds at 1PM at Thunderbird Stadium. Be sure to reserve your free admission early at gothunderbirda.ca/tickets Go Birds Go!
Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for biodiversity activities for children 5-12 years old at the Beaty Museum!
All UNA Members are invited to attend an All-Candidates Forum to learn more about the candidates running in the UNA Elections 2021.
Growing A Farm: the 20-Year Journey of the UBC Farm, is a limited podcast series that tells the story of the beginnings of the Farm in 2001 and the against-the-odds story of saving it. The podcast is hosted by current LFS student, Anisha Sandhu, who wanted to explore the Farm’s history on its 20th anniversary […]
In recent history, cities around the world have endured large emergencies with devastating impacts. Vancouver could experience a severe emergency too, like a big earthquake. Do you know how you could be prepared for something like this? This session introduces simple things you can do to be prepared in advance of an emergency and ways […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held in-person, with the option to attend online through video conferencing. At the discretion of the Board, some meetings may be held online only. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. For the complete schedule, view the 2022 […]
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 Land Use Advisory Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Board regarding land use planning and development on the UBC Campus, as well as to act as a forum to facilitate discussions on land use planning and development with residents. The Committee will bring forward advice and recommendations to the Board for their […]
The Community Engagement Advisory Committee represents community interests in providing advice to the Board of Directors on matters related to improving the engagement of University Neighbourhoods residents at both the community and civic levels. The committee meets every fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information, please see the Committees page. Meeting Package Join the […]
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:Â A tiger-themed artwork gallery will be on display at […]
Board Meeting Information Subject to mitigating factors, UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wesbrook Community Centre. During the pandemic, the following COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed during in-person meetings (subject to any changes in Provincial Health Orders or UNA policy): Proof of vaccination is […]
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 […]
All residents living in the UNA are invited to attend a virtual town hall to participate in a UNA-moderated discussion about UBC’s Campus Vision 2050 (a public planning process that will shape land use in the Vancouver campus). We want to hear from you! Please join us to share your views about what is most […]
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, […]
This workshop is designed to improve children’s cycling skills. This 2.5-hour fun and interactive workshop will start in the classroom where students will be introduced to the benefits of cycling and how to ride safely by learning fundamental laws, behaviors and communication. Then, in an off-road area, students will ride through drills and practice gearing, […]
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 workshop will give participants an overview of the UNA and its programs and services. Topics will include how to set up a UNA account and how to register for programs. There will be a question-and-answer period and Mandarin translation will be provided.
Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Proof of vaccination required for everyone age 12 and over. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will […]
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.
Community Circle gives new and long-term residents the opportunity to build community in an inclusive and friendly environment. Each week, volunteers facilitate a new discussion topic. English is used as a common language and all levels are welcome. Sessions will be held on Zoom and can be accessed using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82275825544?pwd=QkZvWk80UjlGWjZMRG9tRjBsQ1FaZz09
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 […]
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.
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fourth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Laure Dupuy, Climate Action Food Systems Lead at UBC. Laure will share an overview of the importance of a climate-friendly food system, and provide […]
Kung Fu Panda 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 your blankets and pillows. Masks are optional but recommended. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
Topic: The Economy Made Easy Join us at Wesbrook Community Center for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will provide a beginner's guide to the Economy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but encouraged.
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 […]
Conveniently located on the UBC Campus between the Bookstore and the AMS Nest. The Wednesday Farm Market is an ideal space to grab a snack between classes, purchase certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch, or get ahead on your grocery shopping before going home. Located at Lee Square | 6200 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
Tuesday markets start June 7th, 2022 until October 25th, 2022. The UBC Farm Tuesday evening market features our farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and seeds. Stop by and pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner! Located at the UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive | https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food/
Tuesday Night Bike Race - to foster a culture of inclusivity in bike racing and to develop youth cycling.
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our fifth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Lindsay Coulter, David Suzuki's former Queen of Green and expert eco-friendly educator, to talk about how to shop smarter to lower your environmental footprint […]
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 […]
Topic: Genealogy Research Join us for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will discuss genealogy research, including an explanation of the differences between nostalgia, family customs, etc., and archival and historical research. Light refreshments will be served.
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.
ET: The Extraterrestrial 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 your blankets and pillows. Masks are optional but recommended. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
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. […]
Come have fun at the Youth Dance for ages 15 - 17! This is a great opportunity to wear your best purple outfit, socialize, and eat good food with your friends. Concession will involve a Bake Sale by the Youth Art Engagement Committee. Let us know you're coming here! This dance is being organized and […]
Established in 1999, the Vancouver Half Marathon is one of Canada Running Series’ flagship events in British Columbia. Event set up begins on June 26, 4am - road closures start at 5:30am.
How does your garden grow? If you're new to gardening or wondering how to have a successful vegetable garden, join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about soil and soil amendments, what to grow, plant spacing and sun requirements, and managing common issues without chemicals. **Location […]
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 variations on the game of soccer. All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 13-18
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 variations on the game of soccer. All genders are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 6-12
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 are welcome. Participants must have a basic understanding of soccer. Register here to play. Ages 19+
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 your own blankets and pillows. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available […]
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 of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health for All", which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. Please join us […]
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.
How to Train Your Dragon 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 your own blankets and pillows. Masks are optional. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be […]
To welcome all new-to-UBC students to campus through scheduled academic programming
Neighbours Day is a signature outdoor UNA event that builds community by bringing neighbours together through a day of festivities, food and connection. Join the celebrations at Wesbrook Community Centre’s outdoor space and enjoy dance, music and magic performances, snacks, face painting, bouncy castles…and more! Please bring cash for purchase of snacks.
Wondering how to extend your gardening time beyond the end of summer? Or looking for tips about how to best prepare your garden plot for spring? Join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about what and when to plant in fall, vegetables that can overwinter, and […]
AMS Welcome Back BBQ Welcoming Students back onto campus with music, food and alcohol for persons of 19 years and older.
Despicable Me 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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at […]
How can UBC boldly confront the housing affordability crisis? Join Dr. Paul Kershaw, Associate Professor at the UBC School of Population and Public Health and Founder of Generation Squeeze, for a presentation and moderated Q&A session on a campus for everyone, in the context of living in one of the least affordable regions in the […]
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
Grab your lawn chairs or blankets and come down to Jim Taylor Park for this family- friendly community concert. As the summer sun begins to fade, take this opportunity to meet your neighbours and enjoy some free local music performances. Lineup to be announced. Contact Elias Rieger at elias.rieger@myuna.ca if you have any questions.
Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and how you can get involved to help create a bold new vision for the next 30 years. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
Join us this Fall for monthly guided tours through cherished green spaces in our community. Explore the beauty in your own backyard and soak in the benefits of being in nature. Meet at the entrance of the UBC Nitobe Memorial Garden for this accessible one hour tour. For those 55+. Registration is required.
Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and how you can get involved to help create a bold new vision for the next 30 years. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a virtual workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and […]
Join a tour to learn more about special features of the UBC neighbourhoods, connect with other members of the UBC community and learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved. Walking tours will be led by Campus + Community Planning and Properties Trust staff. Register Here.Â
Let’s explore the wonders of the universe together! You don’t need to leave campus to enjoy the night sky. The UBC Astronomy Club will be bringing their telescopes to the farm for these community observation sessions. Whether you are an avid amateur astronomer or a complete beginner, this event is open to all. If you […]
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into some exciting ‘big ideas’ and share your thoughts on some choices for how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas 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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors […]
Interested in working with your neighbours on climate action, but don’t know where to start? Need ideas for projects to work on together? Join our Sustainability Session on Neighbourhood Climate Action on Thursday, October 20 from 12:00-1:00pm. This virtual lunch & learn will feature local experts Cheryl Ng (Cool ‘Hood Champs) and Jim Boothroyd (Project […]
Join us this Fall for monthly guided tours through cherished green spaces in our community. Explore the beauty in your own backyard and soak in the benefits of being in nature. Meet at the entrance of the UBC Botanical Gardens for this accessible one hour tour. For those aged 55+. Registration is required.
The Great Trek is a long-standing running race at UBC. Participants can run 5k, 10k or half marathon
You're invited to an '80s themed Murder Mystery! It's prom night for students at Mayhem High. It's a night for celebration, until an innocent life is claimed. Who dunnit? Could it be the jock, the cheerleader, the math team captain or even the class valedictorian?
“I am not a man of faith. I cannot console myself with the thought of life after death. But writing this book, and listening to Osvaldo’s music being born, taught me something: it is true that no one knows what hides behind the impenetrable wall of death. But there is one place, or rather one […]
Stop in for spooky fun at Wesbrook! Play carnival games to earn candies, get your face painted, participate in a costume contest and tiptoe through a very scary haunted house – if you dare! This is a FREE event! Popcorn and drinks will also be available for purchase (cash only).
Guest conductor Lucas Waldin leads the UBC Symphony Orchestra and UBC A Cappella for a night celebrating new and classic video game soundtracks. Experience the epic sounds of Michael Giacchino’s Star Trek: Into the Darkness, and relive the frenzy of the tetris theme song. VR immersive artist Juliana Loh will paint the scores of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings live. This […]
On Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at New Westminister, BC, the 14th Annual Canadian Music Care Conference brings together community members interested in music and care. Presented by the Room 217 Foundation in partnership with BC Brain Wellness | Music Therapy Association of British Columbia | Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver Adapted Music Society & UBC School […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held in-person, with the option to attend online through video conferencing. At the discretion of the Board, some meetings may be held online only. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. For the complete schedule, view the 2022 […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
Toy Story 4 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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open […]
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. As the climate changes we are experiencing more severe weather and health impacts, which can take its toll on our mental health. This month's Sustainability Session will dive into climate anxiety […]
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared […]
UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are held in-person, with the option to attend online through video conferencing. At the discretion of the Board, some meetings may be held online only. Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. For the complete schedule, view the 2022 […]
The Grinch 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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at […]
CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present an interactive workshop on retirement planning. They will be looking at various concepts and tools for retirement planning including rules and tax implications of registered and non-registered accounts and their impact on portfolio construction for different types of accounts. They will discuss retirement planning framework, retirement income goals, […]
The University Neighbourhoods Association (UNA), through the Governance and Human Resources Committee (GHR Committee), is consulting with the UNA community regarding the possibility of moving to electronic voting for the next UNA Director elections in 2024. The GHR Committee will be conducting a public open house that will take place on Thursday, January 19 at […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., […]
Embrace the beauty of watercolour painting. Students will be introduced to basic watercolour techniques to create beautiful landscape paintings. Learn how to layer colours, move brush on the paper and produce confidential fluid marks. Students will be encouraged to engage with the medium and explore their personal expression through painting with watercolor. All art supplies included.
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Speaker and topic: Productivity & Organization For Optimal Wellbeing Emem Nwogwugwu is a certified Life Coach and author who will give you practical tips and resources to increase your productivity and get […]
Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Main Foyer) Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and provide your feedback on the draft 30-Year Vision. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event. Learn more: https://campusvision2050.ubc.ca/
How can UBC lead as a model for climate action in the context of a growing urban campus and neighbourhoods? Join Simon Donner, an interdisciplinary climate scientist and Professor at the University of British Columbia, for a presentation and moderated Q&A session on how UBC can take bold and courageous steps to balance growth with […]
Join us in welcoming the Year of the Rabbit at Wesbrook Community Centre. This family event will feature music and dance performances, traditional crafts, games and other activities. We are calling for musical performers and Rabbit-themed artwork from the community. Please submit your application before January 15, 2023. This is a great way to get […]
5:30 - 8:00pm | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Jack Poole Hall) What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver […]
10:00 - 11:30 am | Wesbrook Community Centre (Lobby) Connect with UBC Campus + Community Staff to learn more about Campus Vision 2050, why the university is undertaking this planning process, and provide your feedback on the draft 30-Year Vision. No registration is required. Drop in anytime during this event.
What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. This session will include large and small […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
2:00 - 4:00pm | Virtual Workshop What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a virtual workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how the Vancouver campus grows into the future. […]
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
11:30 am - 2:00 pm | Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (Jack Poole Hall) What’s important to you when you think about the campus of the future? Take part in a workshop with members of the UBC community to dig deeper into the draft 30-Year Vision for the campus and share your thoughts on how […]
Sound is an excellent way to reach a deep meditative state where the mind and body can heal itself. In this session, participants will be guided through a sound healing meditation adapted to the needs of the group. Using Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, shamanic drum, wind chimes and rattle, Klára Abdi de Luz offers […]
CFA Society Vancouver is excited to present a workshop on financial planning for women. The presentation will introduce each component of building a sound financial plan as a well as tools and techniques to help maintain financial well-being. The workshop will also address some commonly seen challenges uniquely faced by women when handling personal financial […]
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
We are holding a community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested in attending? Click on the event title for more details.
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin […]
We are holding a virtual community meeting to help us with our review of our recreation and culture programs and community events. Registration is required to attend. Click on the event title to learn more on how to register.
Join us for all-day celebration of Valentine's Day at the Wesbrook Community Centre and Old Barn Community Centre. Watch out for our Recreation Review Pop-Up Booth for a chance to give your feedback on how we can improve our programming.
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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., […]
Embrace the tactile experience in working with clay in this one-day clay jewelry making workshop. Students will be introduced to clay creation techniques and take home the pieces they make. All art supplies included.
Looking for things to do with your family on this special day? Come spend an active and fun-filled Family Day with your loved ones! Visit https://www.myuna.ca/family-day-to-do-list/ for information about activities taking place at Wesbrook Community Centre, Old Barn Community Centre, and the UNA fields! Watch out for our Recreation Review Pop-Up Booth at the Wesbrook […]
How does your garden grow? If you’re new to gardening or wondering how to have a successful vegetable garden, join UNA resident and UBC researcher Risa Sargent, who will be sharing her tips and tricks about starting vegetables from seed, container vegetable gardening, soil and soil amendments, and more. This workshop is free. Registration in […]
The community living room at the Old Barn Community Centre will be transformed into a cozy music venue for this open mic night. This event will showcase a mix of featured performers, as well as dedicated time slots for community members to drop in and play a few songs. Musicians of all ages, abilities, instruments […]
Join this clay making workshop as part of the Weaving Wellness: Mental Health Initiative! This tactile activity allows participants a therapeutic way to relieve stress through kneading, rolling and creating clay art. This workshop is led by Xia Wu, a certified Art Therapist.
The annual campus-wide UBC Triathlon-Duathlon event to bring together members of the UBC community.
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Topic: The Magic of Memoir You’ve got an amazing life story to tell. You’ve thought about writing your memoir, but somehow the thought of sitting down to put words on paper… well, […]
Join us for a conversation about the future of development in our Neighbourhoods How much should our neighbourhoods grow? How can UBC best balance development with its commitments to ecology, environmental sustainability, and reductions in climate-altering carbon emissions? How can UBC help address our local and regional affordability crisis, without making things worse? Please join […]
The annual UTSAV HOLI event to celebrate the Indian Festival of Holi
Bring some greenery to your winter! Microgreens and sprouts are young greens that are delicious and nutritious, and can be grown year-round. Join sustainable design professional, Dr. Yael Stav, in this hands-on workshop to learn the difference between baby greens, microgreens, and sprouts, and to explore the systems you can use to grow them on […]
The Calendar Creative is hosting a party on the UBC campus to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
The rain can't stop us from having fun outside! Let's get soaked while we play games, create art and make new friends in the rain. If you get cold, you can relax and roast some marshmallows over the fire pits in our warming area. Had enough of the rain? Take some time to dry off […]
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 your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., […]
The Calendar Creative is hosting a party on the UBC campus to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
The annual campus-wide Storm the Wall event to bring to together members of the UBC community
The annual campus-wide Storm the Wall event to bring to together members of the UBC community
The annual campus-wide Storm the Wall event to bring to together members of the UBC community
The annual campus-wide Storm the Wall event to bring to together members of the UBC community
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community. Registration required. Please meet at the entrance for a guided tour of […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
AMS Block Party is an annual music festival event that features several artists.
This is a free drop-in program and registration is not required. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers and preschoolers to the Old Barn Living Room for stories with one of our volunteers.
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in English. […]
The BMO Vancouver Marathon is Vancouver's only marathon that happens annually in May. It has a scenic award-winning course that takes runners through beaches, natural parks, and along Vancouver’s Seawall.
Curious about switching to an electric heat pump for heating and cooling? Whether you are a strata condominium owner or a member of a strata council, the process to retrofit your unit or building with heat pumps can seem overwhelming. This session will provide guidance and education for both owners and council members to navigate […]
Celebrate Earth Day at this community yard sale event, where families will come together to sell gently used goods that their children have outgrown. From stylish clothes and furniture, to beloved toys and books, you'll find it all. Shop for great deals and unique treasures while supporting other families. Make sure to bring cash, as […]
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning up your ride! Drop by Wesbrook Community Centre and visit UBC's Bike Kitchen as they teach you the basics of bike maintenance and repair. Plus, test out the UNA's new community bike repair stations!
Growing your own plants from seeds is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste. This workshop will introduce participants to the idea of growing plants from seed and provide them with the opportunity to create a seed-starting case made of re-used materials […]
How does your garden grow? This 1-hour interactive workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening. - Learn about the sun, bugs, and dirt that help plants grow - Get up close and observe the creatures that call the garden home - Plant a few seedlings in the garden - […]
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion. Chemical Safety at Home presented by Health Canada • How you can identify hazards & health risks • What you can do to reduce your exposure to environmental pollutants • Maintaining a […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin. […]
The international BMO Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Due to the nature of the event, road closures will be in place around UBC from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For more detailed information please see the UBC Campus + Community Planning website and to learn more about […]
Through collaborative art making, this project aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a feeling of solidarity within the community. Participants work together to turn waste into an art (repurposing newspapers, magazines, letters) while creating dialogue about environmental issues. This collaborative art project provides a creative tactile experience while cultivating community building.
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these fun-filled afternoons of cycling. After decorating our bikes, we will take a leisurely ride through the neighbourhood, then gather for a free pizza picnic in the park to share a meal in good company. Registration is required: Register for May 9 Register for June 15 […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for Soul here. No registration is required, so gather up the whole family and head on over. With chairs provided and the option to bring your cozy blankets and pillows, you're sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable […]