Living with Change & Uncertainty | Session 3: The Negative Bias and Science of Gratitude

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Seniors & Friends Virtual Talk – May

Virtual , Canada

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.

Community Workshop: Outdoor Safety

Virtual , Canada

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

Seniors & Friends Virtual Talk – June

Virtual , Canada

Topic: Campus Connections Find out what's happening on the UBC campus. There are many free and low cost programs and opportunities available.

UNA Community Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting

Virtual , Canada

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

UBC Returns to Campus: A Town Hall for Residents

Virtual , Canada

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.

Try-It Week 2021

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

Come and try a class for free! Meet instructors and discover a new activity or two during our annual Try-It Week.

Neighbours Day 2021

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

Reconnect with your neighbours and see what’s new at the UNA!

UBC Soccer Home Opener

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 […]

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 […]

Recurring

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 […]

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 […]

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

Virtual , Canada

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 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 […]

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series

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

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 […]

Bike Skills Workshop for Kids: Road safety

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

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

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 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 […]

Raven: an Interactive Storytelling Performance

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

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

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

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 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 […]

$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 Easter Egg Hunt.

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 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

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 welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

$2.00

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