Upcoming Events
Easy Riders Cycling Group | Aug 4
EASY RIDERS - Vancouver Biennale Ride
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
Route: A cycle tour of Vancouver Biennale installations on English Bay and Downtown (Plus visit to Crab Park). Start and end at Hastings Mill Store (Dunbar Street and Point Grey Road) This will be about 20-25km of riding with 12-15 stops to view various outdoor/ public art installations along the way. We could stop for light lunch along the way (to be discussed) Estimated duration is 3.5 hours (with lunch stop up to 5 hours). Departure at 10:00am
Newcomers interested in participating should contact Graeme Wynn wynn@geog.ubc.ca at least three days in advance.
Friday, 4 August 2023 - 10:00amEasy Riders Cycling Group | Aug 15
EASY RIDERS - CENTRAL VALLEY PARKWAY TO BRAID STATION
An enjoyable AAA ride (All Ages and Abilities).
Route: Meet at Ontario and 10th at 10:00 am
Route then would be Westwards on 10th to Cypress, South on CYPRESS-MATTHEWS-ANGUS to 37th. West on 37th to Carnarvon, North on CARNARVON, West on 29th to PACIFIC SPIRIT PARK,. to WESBROOK MALL. Then to SW MARINE DR to head S and W to Arbutus Bikeway. Return via Arbutus Bikeway, with those who wish leaving en route to 10th and Ontario as desired.
Newcomers interested in participating should contact Graeme Wynn wynn@geog.ubc.ca prior to the ride.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 - 10:00am
Photo Group | Sep 8
Theme: "water"
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, 8 September 2023 - 3:00pm
Groves of Academe | Sep 11
READING: Rachel Kadish, The Weight of Ink
If you would like to join the group please contact convenor, Graeme Wynn (wynn@geog.ubc.ca).
* Please contact the convenor for more information or to be added to the group. By nature of the intimate sharing format of the group, membership size is limited.*
Monday, 11 September 2023 - 3:30pm
Healthy Aging Research Seminar | Sep 13
with Dr. Annalijn Conklin, UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
This talk will give an overview of the important role of social relationships for our health and longevity as we age. The talk will give special attention to the direct effect on obesity and hypertension as major biological risk factors of chronic illnesses in older age and highlight the current gaps in evidence.
Dr. Annalijn Conklin, PhD is an Assistant Professor of epidemiology and outcomes research at UBC in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Scientist at the Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences. Dr. Conklin received a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar award to lead a Program of Social Epidemiology and Metabolic-Outcomes Research (SEMOR) to support healthy aging and reduce heart health inequities in women in Canada. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methods, Conklin’s lab examines how broader social determinants, such as stressful life events, social ties, financial hardship or job loss, impact cardio-metabolic risk factors differentially for girls/women and boys/men. Dr. Conklin is an expert in applying a gender lens to health and healthcare research, and is also an expert in population studies using international survey and administrative datasets (e.g. European Prospective Investigation in Diet and Cancer, Demographic and Health Survey, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging).
This lecture may be viewed in-person at the Rudy North Lecture Theatre in the Centre for Brain Health at UBC or over Zoom.
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 - 11:00am
Association of Dalhousie Retirees and Pensioners Lecture | Sep 13
Are You Living Your Best Retirement Life?
with Dr. Sue Hutchinson, Adjunct Professor, Recreation and Leisure Studies, School of Health and Human Performance, and Dr. Susan Holmes, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Overview of the session: (a) Consider key domains of life that are important for a healthy, fulfilled life in retirement; (b) Assess your level of success in relation to each of these important life domains; (c) Hear advice from researchers and other retirees about strategies to live your best life in retirement; and (d) Learn of opportunities for in-depth lifestyle planning during retirement.
This event is an invitation from Association of Dalhousie Retirees and Pensioners ( ADRP). For further information about this free session & registration: Contact Dr. Sue Hutchinson theretiredyou@gmail.com
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 - 12:00pm