Upcoming Events
CURAC Annual National Conference | May 22 - 24
THE 2024 CURAC National Conference
“Thriving in Retirement” is the theme for the CURAC 2024 National Conference, hosted by the University of Waterloo Retirees Association. The conference aims to provide retirees (and the soon-to-retire) with useful and practical information in key areas:
- Health and wellness
- Housing options
- Services for seniors
- Finance
- Recreation and leisure
- Safety and security
Don’t just survive in retirement; thrive in retirement!
Wednesday, 22 May 2024 - 9:30am to Friday, 24 May 2024 - 1:00pm
Photo Group | May 24
Theme: Windows
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, 24 May 2024 - 3:00pm
UBC Okanagan Meeting | June 5
Join us for a Special Meeting with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon. Dr. Bacon will meet with members of the Emeritus College on the Okanagan campus and give a short presentation on his journey to UBC, what he sees for the future of UBC and where Emeriti fit in.
Paul Harrison, Emeritus College Principal, will also be in attendance to discuss the benefits of the Emeritus College and how members living in the Okanagan can access all that the Emeritus College has to offer.
Finally, we hope to discuss ideas for expansion of the UBC Emeritus College special interest groups for those living in the Okanagan. Currently there is a UBC-O Outdoor Activities Group but any new ideas will be most welcome!
Please note this is an in-person event. Coffee and tea will be available.
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 - 9:00am
Joint Council Meeting | June 5
Current and incoming council members will meet
Wednesday, 5 June 2024 - 10:00am
Seniors’ Sports Program | June 5
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, 5 June 2024 - 12:00pm
Information Meeting on Extended Health and Travel Insurance | June 6
Information Meeting on Extended Health and Travel Insurance
The Emeritus College has organized a meeting to discuss extended health, dental, and travel insurance. You can attend either in person or virtually. The meeting will also be recorded and available for later viewing on the College YouTube website. Representatives from Sun Life, Johnson, RTOERO, and UBC Human Resources will each make short presentations and be available to respond to your questions concerning the insurance options available to you:
- UBC/Sun Life RSB Plan: Extended Health; Dental; EFAP
- Johnson, Inc.: MEDOC (Travel Insurance only)
- Johnson, Inc. Extended Health with Travel Insurance; Dental
- RTOERO: Extended Health with Travel Insurance; Hospitalization; Dental
This meeting will provide an update and refresher on the key features of the insurance plans and their comparative strengths and limitations.
It will be of special interest to individuals:
- whose health or personal circumstances have changed recently
- wanting to know more about the comparative advantages of the Johnson and RTO plans
- approaching age 76 (when the cost of stand-alone travel insurance increases significantly)
- who are still working and are planning for their retirement
- who are working, or are expecting to work, past age 71
To get the most benefit from this meeting, we strongly recommend that you read prior to the meeting the Emeritus College’s user-friendly insurance guide, Choosing Extended Health and Travel Insurance to Meet Your Specific Needs which you can find on our website by clicking on the link. This guide discusses the coverage, strengths, limitations, and cost of the four plans available to you.
Registration is required for this event.
Location: Entrance to Irving K Barber Learning Centre is off East Mall. Stairs and elevator available
Parking: The closest parking is the UBC North Parkade (6115 Student Union Blvd) or the Rose Garden Parkade (6278 NW Marine Dr).
This event is available both in-person and on Zoom. A recording will also be made available after the event. If you are feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms please stay home.
This event will be photographed and images may be posted on our website or used for marketing purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please inform the photographer. UBC is authorized to collect these images under section 26 of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Thursday, 6 June 2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm