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 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 […]

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

Free

Seniors Summer BBQ and Games

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

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 […]

Free

UNA Community Yard Sale

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

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.

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

Free

Fall Gardening Workshop

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

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 […]

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

$2
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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 […]

Music in the Park

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

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.

Free

Seniors Guided Tour – Nitobe Garden

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.

Free

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Stargazing at the Farm

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

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 […]

Free
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Stargazing at the Farm

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

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 […]

Free

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

$2
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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 […]

Sustainability Session: Neighbourhood Climate Action

Virtual , Canada

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 […]

Seniors Guided Tour – UBC Botanical Gardens

UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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.

Free
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Stargazing at the Farm

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

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 […]

Free

Diwali Festival at Wesbrook Community Centre

The UNA community is hosting its third Diwali Festival at Wesbrook Community Centre. Share the joy and beauty of this festival of lights and the Indian New Year. Enjoy a cup of India chai. Have a henna design painted on your hand. Learn how to wear a sari. Watch Indian classical and folk dances. Participate […]

Murder Mystery Dinner

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

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?

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Stargazing at the Farm

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

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 […]

Free

Halloween

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

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).

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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 […]

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

$2

Sustainability Session: Climate Anxiety and Wellbeing

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. 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 […]

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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 […]

Family Movie Night

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

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 […]

$2

Retirement Planning with CFA Society Vancouver

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

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, […]

Saturday Afternoon tea with Guest Speaker: Safety Tips for Seniors

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

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. […]

Free

Community Lunch and Learn: Productivity and Organization For Optimal Wellbeing

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

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 […]

Free

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Re-Creation: Community Art Project

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.

Free

Recreation Review Community Meeting @ Hampton Place

West Hampstead Community Room 5760 Hampton Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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.

Weaving Wellness: Sound Healing Meditation

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

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 […]

$10

Financial Planning for Women with CFA Society Vancouver

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

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 […]

Free

Recreation Review Community Meeting @ The Old Barn

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

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.

Recreation Review Community Meeting @ Wesbrook

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

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.

Saturday Afternoon Tea with a Guest Speaker (Mandarin Session): Medical Services and Supports for Seniors

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

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 […]

Free

Valentine’s Day

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

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.

Intro to Vegetable Gardening

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

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 […]

Open Mic in the Living Room

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

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 […]

Free

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Re-Creation: Community Art Project

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.

Free

Community Lunch and Learn: The Magic of Memoir

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

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, […]

Free

Community Conversation on UBC’s Land Use Plan

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

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 […]

Sprouting & Microgreens Workshop

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

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 […]

Play in the Rain Festival

Wesbrook Community Park 3335 Webber Ln, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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 […]

Free

Tour for Seniors: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre 1985 Learners' Walk, Vancouver, Canada

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 […]

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Re-Creation: Community Art Project

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.

Free

Storytime at the Old Barn Community Centre

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

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.

Free

Saturday Afternoon Tea: All About Bumblebees

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

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. […]