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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 […]
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 […]
Tuum est. The day is yours. Learn about your graduation day including how to get to the venue, the schedule of the day and reception details. Use these resources as your roadmap to your monumental day shared with classmates, friends, family and the faculty that helped you get here. Click here to graduation schedule Share […]
UBC Emergency Management (UBC EM) wants to help UNA residents prepare for emergencies. The UBC EM team invites you to join a personal preparedness seminar tailored specifically for residents of UBC neighbourhoods. This will cover an overview of local hazards, the importance of making a plan and how to develop one. The presentation will also […]
Join the UNA and your community members for our annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 27 from 10am-1pm at Wesbrook Community Centre. Shop for gently used items including books, clothes, art, household goods, and more. Bring your reuseable mug for a free cup of coffee and tea. Table registration is now open: UNA Members: […]
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government's New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not available. Join us as Laura Stoicescu relates her story of recovering from a stroke. We often take our life for granted. We lead busy lives […]
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 […]
On Friday, June 16 starting at 5 p.m., UBC will be hosting the Longest Day Race on the Vancouver campus. The race raises funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and track and field programs for elementary children. Road closures will be place to accommodate the participations. Parts of Stadium Road and Stores Road on […]
Come celebrate the arts on June 17th at the Spring Art Fair! Community members participating in UNA visual and performance art programs showcase their talents in this day of creativity and wonder. Enjoy the talent shows, art galleries, Re-Creation: Community Art Project unveiling, and more!
Celebrate World Rainforest Day with a tour and TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden! Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest and Food Garden. Then take a 1-hour stroll among the trees on the 308-meter-long suspended canopy walkway. Up high in the forest, participants of all […]
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre! Watch the trailer for The Bad Guys 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 […]
