Past Events
Easy Riders Cycling Group August 19, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 6
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
Meeting Details:
Meet at 10:15 am on the WEST side of Lord Byng Secondary School (ie 16th Avenue and Crown Street, (where there is an open area with some basketball hoops). From there we will head three blocks west along the Ridgeway Cycle Route to Discovery. North on Discovery to 8th. East on 8th to Cypress. South on Cypress to 11th, then a block westwards to join the Greenway (which is closed for skytrain construction between 7th-10th Avenues). We will then take the Greenway south to SW Marine. Cross SW Marine and continue to 75th and then on to Richmond “Island”. Here we will find the MILLTOWN BAR & GRILL, where we will stop for refreshment, Menu is available at https://milltownbar.com . They offer a range of dishes (and of various sizes) as well as a range of drinks.
After our repast and conversation we will ride the Greenway North to 37th Avenue west, then follow the Ridgeway (approximately, back to our starting point.
Route:
This route is generally gentle. There is a relatively steep descent on 8th, and a short climb on Cypress, In broad terms the Greenway reaches max elevation at about 41st Avenue. Southbound there is a generally steady climb to about 37th; after 45th it is all downhill to lunch. Northbound there is a short steep bit up from the river and to 75th and a moderate climb from there to SW Marine (walking some of this may be just the thing to aid the digestion). From SW Marine it is a steady but gentle climb to about 45th Avenue. Thereafter, no troublesome up-grades to worry about.
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) ASAP who requires rsvp confrimation to book at Milltown Bar.
Friday, 19 August 2022 - 10:00am
Easy Riders Cycling Group August 3, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 5
we are set to for another incursion into Burnaby. An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
MEET AT @ 10:00 am at Arbutus Greenway and West 45th (East side)
Route:
We will head east along the 45 Avenue bike route (which takes in parts of 46 and 47th) to Central Park. Traversing the Park we will pick up the BC Parkway along Beresford and Edmonds and then turn South towards Byrne Creek to return via Rumble Street, the 59th bikeway and the Arbutus Greenway to our starting point.
The weather forecast for Tuesday promises relief from the searing heat of recent days. 20 degrees and some chance of shower.
Only a couple of significant hills on this route (Unless we decided for downhill adventures toward the Fraser River that will perforce exact payment in the re-ascent; mostly we will descend the steepest declines,.
Whether we drop down to the Fraser or not, it is proposed that we reward ourselves with a stop at Adam’s Crepes, 5217 Rumble Street (Authentic French Crepes made with the freshest ingredients”), for refreshment and conversation after making the turn for "home".
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) before Monday Aug 1 who will provide further details.
Wednesday, 3 August 2022 - 10:00amOffice closed for summer holidays
The office is closed for summer holidays from July 29 to August 30.
Friday, 29 July 2022 - 9:00am to Tuesday, 30 August 2022 - 11:00am
Deadline Post-Secondary Scholarship from Johnson, Inc.
THE 2022 JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS OPEN
Johnson, Inc. is once again offering 50 scholarships valued at $1,000 each to eligible students attending a post-secondary educational institution in Canada in the fall of 2022.
The Johnson Scholarship Program is open to children and grandchildren of all UBC Emeritus College members (even if they are not Johnson policyholders).
Applications must be submitted by July 28, 2022. To learn more, visit Johnson.ca/scholarship.
Thursday, 28 July 2022 - 11:00pmEasy Riders Cycling Group July 12, 2022
EASY RIDERS — RIDE 4
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
Meet at 9:45 am at Vancouver Science World in False Creek
Route: From Science World following Union, Adanac and Frances to Burnaby to return via Penzance, Wall, Powell and Carrall to Science World
Partners and e-bikes are welcome
Any emeriti (and/ or partners) interested in joining this ride please contact group convenor Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca) before Monday July 11th who will provide further details.
Tuesday, 12 July 2022 - 9:45am
Deadline for Subsidy for Scholarly Activities Application on July 11
The UBC Emeritus College seeks to assist in fostering, promoting, and disseminating the scholarly activities / academic pursuits of retired faculty, consonant with the University's mission, by disbursing funds provided for this purpose by the University, on the initiative of the President.
2022 ELIGIBILITY, CRITERIA AND PROCESS
Members of the UBC Emeritus College (from both UBC-O and UBC-V) are eligible.
(All senate-appointed emeriti are automatically members of the College.)
The following documents are required:
1. Written justification for the expenses.
2. Supporting documentation which could include conference program, invitation letter, etc. (if applicable)
3. An up-to-date CV (reflecting scholarly activity in the last 6 years) in whichever format is easiest (UBC, common CV, N5F, etc.)
4. Detailed receipts for the expenses incurred.
5. Completed Online Application
Click here for more information and online application
Deadline for receiving applications is July 11, 2022.
Monday, 11 July 2022 - 11:00pm