Past Events
Photo Group | Apr 12
Theme: Monochrome
As always, you can send photos on other themes, and the photos can be recent (preferred!) or from your catalog.
Please send two photos to Richard Spencer on this theme (or your choice) before the meeting.
If you would like to join, please contact Richard Spencer at richard@rhspencer.ca for Zoom details
Check out the Photo Group’s Flickr account to view photos from their last meeting.
Friday, 12 April 2024 - 3:00pm
Book Launch | Apr 10
Book Launch of Dr. Sima Godfrey | The Crimean War and Cultural Memory: The War France Won and Forgot
Dr. Sima Godfrey, Associate Professor Emerita of French and a member of the UBC Emeritus College, will be giving a talk about her most recent book, The Crimean War and Cultural Memory: The War France Won and Forgot (University of Toronto Press, 2023).
A wine and cheese reception will follow. Hosted by the UBC Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies.
Date: Wednesday, April 10 from 4-6 PM
Location: Buchanan Tower, Room 726 (1873 East Mall, Vancouver – UBC Vancouver campus)
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Kim Beauchesne (kim.beauchesne@ubc.ca).
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - 4:00pm
Seniors’ Sports Program | April 10
UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program focuses on modified small-sided games and racquet sport opportunities. An integral part of the UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program will include post-activity social. In the initial phase, programs begin in April until September.
The below schedule is subject to change. Please reach out to Harry Hubball harry.hubball@ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information.
NOTE ABOUT PARTICIPATION: Due to complex facility booking, sport-specific costs, and availability, the schedule will be posted at least 1-month in advance and ‘signed-up’ participants will be required to confirm their attendance 2 weeks prior. Those who have already signed-up for a scheduled sport will have 1st priority. Anyone who wishes to join an activity should contact Harry Hubball prior to the event to confirm availability: harry.hubball@ubc.ca
*SAFETY-FIRST & MODIFIED SENIORS’ SPORTS.
If you are taking part in the activities of the Emeritus College Sports SIG, please recognize that you do so voluntarily for recreational purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health and are comfortable with the modified sport you are taking part in. You must wear any recommended safety equipment (e.g., shin guards, appropriate footwear, etc) as required and participate in a safe manner by obeying rules and regulations. Furthermore, to prevent injury, ensure that you conduct personal warm-up and cool-down strategies, prior to, and following participation in seniors’ sport.
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - 12:30pm
UBC Giving Day | April 4
UBC Giving Day
Please join us to support UBC Emeritus College. We are pleased to be participating in UBC Giving Day on April 4 and have had an anonymous donor agree to match all gifts up to $5000. Any gift that is made on April 4 will be included in this challenge. Please help up us raise some funds to support the many wonderful programs that are presented by the College.
A link to the UBC Emeritus College giving site can be found here:
Thank you for Participating and supporting the UBC Emeritus College!
Thursday, 4 April 2024 - 6:00pm
Seniors’ Sports Program | April 3
UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program focuses on modified small-sided games and racquet sport opportunities. An integral part of the UBC Emeriti Seniors’ Sports Program will include post-activity social. In the initial phase, programs begin in April until September.
The below schedule is subject to change. Please reach out to Harry Hubball harry.hubball@ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information.
NOTE ABOUT PARTICIPATION: Due to complex facility booking, sport-specific costs, and availability, the schedule will be posted at least 1-month in advance and ‘signed-up’ participants will be required to confirm their attendance 2 weeks prior. Those who have already signed-up for a scheduled sport will have 1st priority. Anyone who wishes to join an activity should contact Harry Hubball prior to the event to confirm availability: harry.hubball@ubc.ca
*SAFETY-FIRST & MODIFIED SENIORS’ SPORTS.
If you are taking part in the activities of the Emeritus College Sports SIG, please recognize that you do so voluntarily for recreational purposes. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in good health and are comfortable with the modified sport you are taking part in. You must wear any recommended safety equipment (e.g., shin guards, appropriate footwear, etc) as required and participate in a safe manner by obeying rules and regulations. Furthermore, to prevent injury, ensure that you conduct personal warm-up and cool-down strategies, prior to, and following participation in seniors’ sport.
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - 12:30pm
Council Meeting | April 3
Current council members will meet
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 - 10:00am