AGM 2020 & 2021

Virtual , Canada

The UNA will be holding its Annual General Meeting 2020 and Annual General Meeting 2021 on September 29, 2021 at 7 p.m.

UBC Football Home Opener

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 […]

Free

UBC Men’s Hockey Home Opener

Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre 2555 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Electric Vehicle Meet N Greet

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Great Trek

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 […]

UBC Football Game

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!

Free

Halloween

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Wesbrook Community Centre has been haunted! Join us for trick-or-treat, Halloween games and other spooktacular activities.

UNA Elections 2021: All-Candidates Forum

Virtual , Canada

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 podcast: The 20-year Journey of the UBC Farm

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Emergency Preparedness

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

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UNA Board of Directors Meeting

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Canceled Coffee Talk

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Inclusive Community Dance

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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, […]

Land Use Advisory Committee Meeting

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Community Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Lunar New Year Activities

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

UNA Board of Directors Meeting

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Sustainability Sessions: Energy & Climate Action

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 […]

Coffee Talk

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

UNA Virtual Town Hall: Campus Vision 2050

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

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, […]

Bike Skills Workshop for Kids: Road safety

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, […]

Free

Sustainability Session 3: Sustainable Transportation

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 […]

Raven: an Interactive Storytelling Performance

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, […]

Free

UNA Orientation

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.

Free

Family Movie Night

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

$2

Easter Egg Hunt

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Community Circle

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Free

Inclusive Community Dance

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Coffee Talk

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Sustainability Session 4: Climate-Friendly Food Choices

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Family Movie Night

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

$2.00

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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.

Free

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning

Virtual , Canada

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. […]

Free
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UBC Farm Wednesday Market

Lee Square 6200 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

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UBC Farm Saturday Market

UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 […]

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UBC Farm Tuesday Market

UBC Farm 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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/

Sustainability Session 5: Eco-Friendly Home and Personal Care Products

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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. […]

Free

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

Wesbrook Community Centre 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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.

Free

Field Games Picnic: Friendly Competition

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 […]

Free

Longest Day Road Race 2022

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.

Family Movie Night

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

$2

Musical Picnic

Jim Taylor Park 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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. […]

Free

Youth Dance

Old Barn Community Centre 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Vancouver Half Marathon

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.

Intro to Vegetable Gardening Workshop

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 […]

Youth Community Soccer Games

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 […]