UNA

Spring Art Fair
2026-03-14 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Wesbrook Community Centre
Celebrate Creativity at the UNA Spring Art Fair! Celebrate the arrival of spring with a community celebration of art, creativity, and performance for all ages! The Spring Art Fair brings together local artisans, performers, and families for a day filled with music, crafts, and creativity.
Interested in being a vendor or performing? Visit myuna.ca/springartfair to learn more.

Healthy Aging Seminar Series
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join monthly seminars on healthy aging. This is a volunteer-led program. Registration is required.
March 12: See the Difference: Understanding Eye Health As We Age
Our eyes play a vital role in maintaining quality of life as we age. This interactive workshop will explore how vision changes over time and what changes are normal. Learn what signs should not be ignored, and how healthy habits and regular eye exams can help protect your sight. We will cover common eye conditions in seniors and introduce simple eye exercises for daily comfort and eye health!
UBC Vision Health is a student-led initiative at the University of British Columbia dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and access to eye health and vision care in the community. Through workshops, outreach events, and community partnerships, UBC Vision Health aims to empower individuals with practical knowledge about eye health, early detection of eye conditions, and strategies to support long-term visual well-being.

Family Movie Night
2026-03-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-07 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for Family Movie Night and enjoy a cozy evening together at the Barn. Chairs will be provided, but feel free to bring blankets and pillows for extra comfort. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase (cash or card).
Caregivers must accompany children.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Movie begins at 6:00 p.m.

Winter 2026 Series

January 17, 2026 – How to Train your Dragon (2025)
February 7, 2026 – Sonic the Hedgehog 3
March 7, 2026 – Zootopia 2

Soups and Social
2026-03-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Connect and nourish at Soups + Social. This monthly lunch brings together seniors to cultivate conversation, friendship and social connections. Each session features a fresh, nourishing soup prepared by the BC Brain Wellness Program team, with dietitian, Raihan Hassen who will be sharing nutrition tips and answering questions.
Mar 5: Veggie Lentil Soup
Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, Onions, Garlic, Red Chilies, Turmeric, Garam Masala, Curry Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Veggie bouillon, Brown lentils, Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli and Bread

Lunar New Year 2026
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join us in welcoming the Year of the Horse at the Wesbrook Community Centre!
Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 1-4 p.m. | Wesbrook Community Centre
This family event will showcase Chinese and Korean cultures, featuring free music and dance performances, traditional crafts, games and other activities.
We invite you to dress up in traditional attire.
This is a free event. No registration is required.
Learn more here.

Call for Local Artists
The Lunar New Year Committee is holding its annual community art exhibition once again at this year’s Lunar New Year Celebration, and we’d love to showcase your creativity!
Artists of all ages are invited to submit original artwork for a fun, friendly community competition featured at the celebration on February 22. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to create, this is your chance to be part of a joyful community display inspired by the spirit of the horse.
Submit your artwork/s by February 8 by dropping them off at the Wesbrook Community Centre.
Saddle up your imagination. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Family Day at the UNA
2026-02-16 | BC
Monday, February 16, 2026 | Wesbrook Community Centre
Join us for a day of family-friendly activities, creative crafts, and quality time together. Celebrate Family Day with the UNA community at Wesbrook Community Centre. Enjoy family programs, creative crafts, open field play, and free snacks! All ages welcome! Bring your family and make lasting memories together.

Please note, registration is required – more information can be found at myuna.ca/familyday.

Healthy Aging Seminar Series
2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 | BC
Join monthly seminars on healthy aging. This is a volunteer-led program. Registration is required.
February 12: Eat Well, Age Well! Everyday Nutrition for Healthy Aging Enjoy a lively, bilingual workshop designed for older adults. Learn about healthy eating, practical nutrition tips, and strategies for healthy aging. Bring your questions for our dietitian Raihan Hassen and nutrition student Diana Bratu! Participation in English or Mandarin is welcome, and a translator will be available.
Speaker: Raihan Hassen is a registered dietitian who earned her dietetics degree and her MSc in Human Nutrition at UBC. She is passionate about growing, cooking, and understanding food and how it shapes our health and communities. She joined the BC Brain Wellness Program in 2025 leading the nutrition programs. Raihan has previously worked in research, long-term care, and public health.
Diana is a third-year Dietetics student with a passion for nutrition and wellness education. She’s dedicated to making preventative health interventions accessible to everyone through community-engaged initiatives.
The BC Brain Wellness Program offers evidence-informed lifestyle and wellness programs for individuals living with chronic brain conditions, their care partners, and healthy agers. The program empowers individuals to tailor their participation to physical and cognitive abilities, rather than diagnostic labels. As the main outreach arm of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC, the program’s ongoing delivery of classes supplements traditional medical care and can lead participants to a better quality of life.

Soups and Social
2026-02-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Connect and nourish at Soups + Social. This monthly lunch brings together seniors to cultivate conversation, friendship and social connections. Each session features a fresh, nourishing soup prepared by the BC Brain Wellness Program team, with dietitian, Raihan Hassen who will be sharing nutrition tips and answering questions.
Feb 5: Potato and Leek Soup
Ingredients: Potatoes, Leeks, Garlic, Vegetable Broth, Thyme, Black Pepper, Milk, Lemon juice, Chives and Bread

UNA Budget Consultation Open House
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Every year, the UNA conducts consultations about its draft budget. UNA residents are invited to send their feedback, and a Budget Consultation Open House will be held on January 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wesbrook Community Centre where UNA staff and Board members will be available to answer questions.
The feedback received is provided to the UNA’s Finance and Audit Committee for review and then to the UNA Board of Directors to consider before they approve the budget. Learn more about the open house.

Night Shift: Secret Comedy Show
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 | BC
oin us for Night Shift: Secret Comedy Show (shhhhhh!!), for a night of surprise laughs, local talent, and good vibes under the lights of The Old Barn. Grab a drink, settle in, and let the comedy find you.
This event is a ticketed event but is hosted by a third party. Follow the link to register now.

Healthy Aging Seminar Series
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join monthly seminars on healthy aging. This is a volunteer-led program. Registration is required.
January 15: Aging with Vitality: Breathe, Move, Laugh! with Dr Farah Shroff
Join us for a fun and interactive workshop that combines gentle movement, breathing, laughter and practical health tips to help you age with strength and joy. You’ll try simple exercises for balance, flexibility, and confidence while learning lifestyle strategies that support your well-being.
Dr Farah Shroff is a Harvard-educated global public health leader who specializes in mind-body wellbeing, women’s health and social justice. She is also a teacher of yoga, dance, and other mind-body practices. She founded Health Together, a global public health collaborative, and teaches at UBC in the Faculty of Medicine.

Soups and Social
2026-01-08 11:30 - 12:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Connect and nourish at Soups + Social. This monthly lunch brings together seniors to cultivate conversation, friendship and social connections. Each session features a fresh, nourishing soup prepared by the BC Brain Wellness Program team, with dietitian, Raihan Hassen who will be sharing nutrition tips and answering questions.
Jan 8: Seaweed Egg Drop Soup
Ingredients: Eggs, Dried Seaweed, Dried Shrimp, Vegetable Stock, Tofu, Sesame oil, Pepper, Scallions, Bok choy and Spinach

Wesbrook Village Holiday Market
2025-12-21 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-20 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-19 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 15:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 19:00 | BC
Join us for the second annual Wesbrook Village Holiday Market, where local artisans, festive lights, and live music bring Norman MacKenzie Square to life. Sip a hot chocolate from Blenz or Doughgirls, browse handcrafted gifts and holiday goods, and maybe treat yourself to something special 🤫
🗓️ Market Dates & Hours:
November 28 – December 21, 2025
Fridays: 3–9 p.m. (live music 4–7 p.m.)
Saturdays & Sundays: 12–7 p.m. (live music 2–5 p.m.)
✨ What to Expect:
A rotating lineup of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts and festive finds. Enjoy live music, warm drinks, and the holiday spirit all season long.
📍 Where: Norman MacKenzie Square, Wesbrook Village
💸 Cost: Free
🚗 Parking: Free street parking or underground parkade — first 2 hours free
Bring your reusable bag, your holiday spirit, and your crew!

Masquerade Dance Party
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join your neighbours for an evening of carols, music, dancing and hot chocolate! This free event is open to everyone and will feature tap dancing, a live DJ and a hot chocolate bar. Dance to your favourite musical hits and get into the holiday spirit! The dress code is vintage/casual.

Winter Festival at UBC
2025-12-14 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 15:00 - 21:00 | Norman MacKenzie Square, 7Q37+MR Vancouver, British Columbia, Wesbrook Village, British Columbia, Canada
Bundle up and celebrate the season at the First Annual Winter Festival at UBC! ❄️✨
Join us December 12–14 along Shrum Lane in Wesbrook Village (next to Norman Mackenzie Square) for three days of festive fun.
🎅 Santa’s Grotto
• Dec 12: 3 PM–7 PM
• Dec 13 & 14: 11 AM–5 PM
🎄 Festival Highlights
• Santa’s Grotto
• Winter games for all ages
• Roaming festive characters
• Wesbrook Village Holiday Market, right beside the festival
• Cozy lounge spaces
• Live music
🆓 Free admission — gather your friends, family, and neighbors and step into a magical winter experience!

Winter Festival
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 10AM-1 PM | Old Barn Community Centre
Celebrate the Magic of Winter with Family, Crafts, Cocoa & Cheer
Step into a cozy winter wonderland at the UNA Winter Festival! Families are invited to enjoy a heartwarming afternoon filled with festive fun and seasonal joy.

Meet Santa – Snap a holiday photo with the jolliest guest of all!
Winter Crafts – Get creative at our kids’ craft table
Hot Chocolate Station – Bring your own mug for a free hot chocolate
Holiday Music – Enjoy classic holiday tunes and cheerful vibes
Community Giving – All concession proceeds will support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Whether you’re here for crafts, cocoa, or just the warm community spirit, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Chill 'n Cheer
2025-12-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join us for a Youth Winter Event!
There will be hot cocoa, a movie, gingerbread house making and more!
Friday | Dec 12 | 4 – 6 PM
Free | Ages 13 – 18
Wesbrook Community Centre

This program is brought to you by the UNA’s Youth Leadership Program, a UBC Inspired program.

UNA Dog Park Grand Opening
2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
The UNA invites everyone and their pups to the pawsitively exciting inauguration of the UNA Dog Park at Wesbrook Place!
Rain or shine, come join us as we unleash this long-awaited community space. Enjoy treats for both pups and humans (while supplies last) and be among the first to explore this vibrant new space designed especially for our four-legged friends.
Date: December 11, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Beside the Wesbrook Community Centre
For more information, visit myuna.ca/dogpark.

Soups and Social
2025-12-10 11:45 - 13:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Connect and nourish at Soups + Social. This monthly lunch brings together seniors to cultivate conversation, friendship and social connections. Each session features a fresh, nourishing soup prepared by the BC Brain Wellness Program team, with dietitian, Raihan Hassen, who will be sharing nutrition tips and answering questions.
Menu: Dec 10 – High Protein Minestrone Soup
Ingredients List: Olive oil – Carrots – Celery – Onion – Garlic – Lean Italian ground turkey (meat option) or Tofu (vegetarian option) – Vegetable broth – Diced tomatoes – Tomato sauce – Kidney beans – Chickpeas – Parsley – Basil – Oregano – Thyme – Salt and pepper – Dry Pasta

Healthy Aging Seminar: Decluttering for Mental Health
2025-12-10 10:00 - 23:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Start the New Year with clearer space and mind. Explore how decluttering can support mental well-being, reflect on personal values, and set meaningful goals with Facilitator Wren Zhu!
