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UNA NeighbourhoodsOn this Earth Day 2021, we invite you to get outside and connect with the environment in our neighbourhoods.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
