Play in the Rain Festival
2023-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Wesbrook Community Park, 3335 Webber Ln, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W5, Canada
The rain can’t stop us from having fun outside! Let’s get soaked while we play games, create art and make new friends in the rain. If you get cold, you can relax and roast some marshmallows over the fire pits in our warming area. Had enough of the rain? Take some time to dry off inside the Wesbrook Community Centre, where you will find warm drinks and water-themed crafts. Make sure to dress warm and bring your rain jacket and umbrella. Register for updates in case this event is postponed due to sunshine.

Family Movie Night
2023-03-18 17:30 - 20:00 | British Columbia
No registration required. Bring the whole family to the Old Barn Community Centre for Family Movie Night. Chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your blankets and pillows. Parents must accompany their children. Admission is $2 per person. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for cash sale. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., movie starts at 6 p.m.
January 21st: Back to the Future
February 18th: Beauty and the Beast (2017 version)
March 18th: Incredibles 2

Storm the Wall
2023-03-19 09:00 - 17:00 | British Columbia

Tour for Seniors: Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
2023-03-30 10:15 - 11:30 | Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, 1985 Learners' Walk, Vancouver, Canada
The Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC) at UBC addresses the colonial legacy of residential schools and other policies imposed by the Canadian government on Indigenous Peoples, and ensures that this history is acknowledged, examined and understood within the UBC community. Registration required. Please meet at the entrance for a guided tour of the facility: 1985 Learners’ Walk

AMS Block Party 2023
2023-04-13 16:00 - 22:00 | British Columbia

Storytime at the Old Barn Community Centre
2023-04-14 10:00 - 10:30 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
This is a free drop-in program and registration is not required. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their toddlers and preschoolers to the Old Barn Living Room for stories with one of our volunteers.

Saturday Afternoon Tea: All About Bumblebees
2023-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government’s New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant.
Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics.
Registration required. Please note, this session is in English.
Topic: All About Bumble Bees with Mel the Melittologist

BMO Vancouver International Marathon
2023-04-17 08:30 - 13:00 | British Columbia

Heat Pump Retrofit Workshop
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, Canada
Curious about switching to an electric heat pump for heating and cooling? Whether you are a strata condominium owner or a member of a strata council, the process to retrofit your unit or building with heat pumps can seem overwhelming. This session will provide guidance and education for both owners and council members to navigate a retrofit, plus you’ll be able to ask questions to UBC’s Community Energy Coordinator and staff from UBC’s permitting office.
This event is free, but registration is required. Zoom details will be sent 24 hours before event time.

Earth Day: Drop-In Bike Repair
2023-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning up your ride! Drop by Wesbrook Community Centre and visit UBC’s Bike Kitchen as they teach you the basics of bike maintenance and repair. Plus, test out the UNA’s new community bike repair stations!

Earth Day: Make Your Own Seed-Starting Case
2023-04-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Growing your own plants from seeds is a fun way to make gardening more affordable and to learn about plant life cycles, support pollinators and reduce waste.
This workshop will introduce participants to the idea of growing plants from seed and provide them with the opportunity to create a seed-starting case made of re-used materials as well as discuss gardening and sustainability with fellow gardeners. What does growing plants from seed require, and what kind of difference can it make in the world? What can we learn from making do with the materials we have, rather than always purchasing something new?
Join our workshop host, Dr. Erin Despard, former Artist in Residence at UBC Botanical Garden, for this educational and inspiring conversation about growing plants and making do. Registration in advance is required, RSVP here.
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Workshop cost is $3. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If cost is an issue, please email robyn.chan@myuna.ca.

Children's Gardening Workshop
2023-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
How does your garden grow? This 1-hour interactive workshop will give kids a hands on opportunity to learn all about gardening.
– Learn about the sun, bugs, and dirt that help plants grow
– Get up close and observe the creatures that call the garden home
– Plant a few seedlings in the garden
– Paint rocks to decorate our Children’s Garden
Kids aged 2-12 are welcome to join (plus a parent). This workshop will be outside, weather permitting, so please wear clothes that can get dirty!
This workshop is free, but space is limited. Please register here to save your spot!

Lunch and Learn: Chemical Safety at Home
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Bring your lunch to our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will give a talk with a casual discussion.
Chemical Safety at Home presented by Health Canada
• How you can identify hazards & health risks
• What you can do to reduce your exposure to environmental pollutants
• Maintaining a healthy home
• Where to find credible information

Saturday Afternoon Tea (in Mandarin): The three levels of government in Canada
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government’s New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant.
Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics.
Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin.
Topic: Ying Zhou, a UNA resident who works for Joyce Murray (our local MP), will talk about about the functions of the three levels of government in Canada.
星期六下午茶活动是由加拿大政府新视野老年人计划 (NHSP) 拨款资助的“快乐生活、身心健康”项目的一部分。欢迎大家来参加下午茶活动。地点在WCC社区中心，宽敞明亮紧邻公园的一楼社交活动室。演讲嘉宾将就各自的主题与大家进行畅谈讨论。此项活动需要报名注册。 请注意，本次活动将以普通话进行。话题：加拿大三级政府的职能。此次演讲嘉宾Ying Zhou是为Joyce Murray（我们当地的国会议员）工作的UNA居民。

BMO International Marathon
2023-05-07 08:30 - 13:00 | British Columbia
The international BMO Marathon will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Due to the nature of the event, road closures will be in place around UBC from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For more detailed information please see the UBC Campus + Community Planning website and to learn more about the event in general please see the BMO event.

Community Bike Jam
2023-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Jim Taylor Park, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
All ages and abilities are welcome to participate in these fun-filled afternoons of cycling. After decorating our bikes, we will take a leisurely ride through the neighbourhood, then gather for a free pizza picnic in the park to share a meal in good company. Registration is required:
Register for May 9
Register for June 15
Other wheeled devices like scooters, wheelchairs, and skateboards are welcome to join.

Saturday Afternoon Tea: exploding Black Holes
2023-05-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government’s New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not available.
Topic: UBC graduate student, Petar Simidzija, will talk about Exploding Black Holes

Family Movie Night: Soul
2023-05-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre!
Watch the trailer for Soul here.
No registration is required, so gather up the whole family and head on over. With chairs provided and the option to bring your cozy blankets and pillows, you’re sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience. Parents, remember to accompany your little ones throughout the event. Admission is a mere $2 per person, making it an affordable outing for everyone. Indulge in some delicious popcorn, snacks, and refreshing drinks available for cash purchase.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to settle in, and the movie will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on this fantastic cinematic experience!

Spring & Summer Family Movie Nights:

Apr 15: Encanto
May 20: Soul
Jun 17: The Bad Guys
Jul 15: The Super Mario Bros Movie
Aug 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

UBC Spring Graduation 2023
2023-05-24 08:30 - 18:00 | Chan Centre, Buchanan Courtyard, aprons around Crescent Road, Main Mall grass meridian from Crescent Road to Memorial Road, 6265 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z1
Tuum est. The day is yours.
Learn about your graduation day including how to get to the venue, the schedule of the day and reception details.
Use these resources as your roadmap to your monumental day shared with classmates, friends, family and the faculty that helped you get here.
Click here to graduation schedule
Share the excitement
Join the conversation by tweeting, posting and sharing your #UBCgrad stories.

Event Details:

Ceremonies to take place inside the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts.
Crescent Road will be CLOSED from East Mall to West Mall from 6:30am to 6:30pm.

Event Dates:

May 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31 2023
June 1, 2023

UNA Residents: Are You Prepared For An Emergency?
2023-05-25 18:15 - 19:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
UBC Emergency Management (UBC EM) wants to help UNA residents prepare for emergencies. The UBC EM team invites you to join a personal preparedness seminar tailored specifically for residents of UBC neighbourhoods. This will cover an overview of local hazards, the importance of making a plan and how to develop one. The presentation will also cover how to build a personal preparedness kit or what to look for when buying one. In addition, the UBC EM team will set up a booth/table with information for residents to pick up and engage in conversation prior to or after the presentation.
This is a free seminar. Registration is required.
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Wesbrook Community Center
Register Here

Saturday Afternoon Tea: Brain Recovery- A Journey of Hope
2023-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government’s New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant. Registration required. Please note that Mandarin translation is not available. Join us as Laura Stoicescu relates her story of recovering from a stroke. We often take our life for granted. We lead busy lives and assume that we can control our destiny, goals, and future. But one day, everything can turn upside down. Imagine you went to bed with a migraine and woke up in a hospital intensive care unit. Doctors tell your significant other that you suffered a major stroke and now have a life-threatening medical condition. You were a busy professional and realized that you cannot even remember your birthday, today’s date, month, or year. Laura’s story is one of recovery and self-discovery, with ups and downs, struggles, and successes. The Overcoming adversity takes a great deal of hard work, determination, and support from family and healthcare professionals. It also takes courage to trust that you can recover-to hope that you can live your life again, with grace and ease…one step at a time, one day at a time. Brain Recovery – A Journey of Hope by Laura Stoicescu is available from Amazon in either paperback or Kindle: https://www.amazon.ca/Brain-Recovery-Journey-Hope-learning/dp/1738632008/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=a+journey+of+hope&qid=1685053956&sr=8-4

Longest Day Road Race
2023-06-16 17:00 - 21:00 | British Columbia
On Friday, June 16 starting at 5 p.m., UBC will be hosting the Longest Day Race on the Vancouver campus. The race raises funds for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and track and field programs for elementary children.
Road closures will be place to accommodate the participations. Parts of Stadium Road and Stores Road on the south side of campus will be fully closed.
Important notes:

To minimize disruption to Hawthorn residents, Main Mall greenway from Thunderbird Blvd. to Stadium Road will be designated as a “quiet”, “no cheer” and “no water” zone
Emergency access will be maintained at all times
Access to St. John Hospice will be via West Mall (not Stadium Road). During the event vehicles at the at the intersection of Stadium Road and West Mall will be stopped by traffic control and hospice visitors will need to identify themselves. Access will be permitted as quickly as possible.
Access to residences along West Mall will be from the southbound lane through gaps in runners

Please visit planning.ubc.ca/event/longest-day-road-race for more information and details.

Spring Art Fair
2023-06-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Come celebrate the arts on June 17th at the Spring Art Fair! Community members participating in UNA visual and performance art programs showcase their talents in this day of creativity and wonder. Enjoy the talent shows, art galleries, Re-Creation: Community Art Project unveiling, and more! Doors open at 9:30 a.m., performances start at 10 a.m.

UBC Botanical Garden Tour and TreeWalk
2023-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | UBC Botanical Garden, 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Celebrate World Rainforest Day with a tour and TreeWalk at the UBC Botanical Garden!
Discover the wonders of plants, biodiversity, and the stories behind the Garden, including the BC Rainforest and Food Garden. Then take a 1-hour stroll among the trees on the 308-meter-long suspended canopy walkway. Up high in the forest, participants of all ages experience a wondrous garden filled with rare plants and important tree species.
This tour is free for UNA residents, but space is limited. Please RSVP here to save your spot. No drop-ins will be permitted.
Can’t make the tour time? General admission to the Botanical Garden is free for UNA members. Just show your card upon entry.

Family Movie Night: The Bad Guys
2023-06-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Join us for an unforgettable Family Movie Night at the Old Barn Community Centre!
Watch the trailer for The Bad Guys here.
No registration is required, so gather up the whole family and head on over. With chairs provided and the option to bring your cozy blankets and pillows, you’re sure to have a comfortable and enjoyable viewing experience. Parents, remember to accompany your little ones throughout the event. Admission is a mere $2 per person, making it an affordable outing for everyone. Indulge in some delicious popcorn, snacks, and refreshing drinks available for cash purchase.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to settle in, and the movie will begin promptly at 6 p.m. Don’t miss out on this fantastic cinematic experience!

Spring & Summer Family Movie Nights:
Apr 15: Encanto
May 20: Soul
Jun 17: The Bad Guys
Jul 15: The Super Mario Bros Movie
Aug 19: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Indigenous Peoples Day: Film Screening
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Watch the documentary created by UBC Adjunct Professor and filmmaker Alejandro Yoshizawa and join him for a Q&A afterwards. This is the story of the Grant siblings and their connection to their mother’s First Nations (Musqueam) heritage and reconnecting to their father’s southern Chinese heritage.
6:00 PM – Doors open
6:30 PM – Film starts
7:30 PM – Talk and Q&A
Click here to register for free.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Teaching Medicine Wheel
2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Join Phil and Gisèle L’Hirondelle to learn about the 6 directions of the Medicine Wheel, which can help one realize the self and learn to create balance in Body, Mind, Emotion, and Spirit and learn about elements, colours, animal symbols, and seasons. These teachings bring us closer to realizing our connection to all and understanding the cycles of life.
Click here to register for free.

Indigenous Peoples Day: Board Game
2023-06-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Play the award-winning board game, created by decolonial author and artist Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). With facilitation from the UNA Youth Leadership Group, this journey will share actions you can take, words you can say & ideas you can learn to transform how you relate to the land, Indigenous Nations, history, education, your community & your life path.
Click here to register for free.

Saturday Afternoon Tea (Mandarin Session): Scams and Frauds
2023-06-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This program is part of the Live Well, Stay Strong Project funded by Canada Government’s New Horizons Seniors Program (NHSP) grant.
Sign up for afternoon tea in our spacious ground-floor social room overlooking the park. A guest speaker will lead a casual discussion on various topics.
Registration required. Please note, this session is in Mandarin.
Topic: Frauds and Scams presented by staff from the Wesbrook branch of RBC Bank

Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan – Community Workshop
2023-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | British Columbia
Do you live in the UBC neighbourhoods and are you passionate about taking climate action? Join the Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Community Workshop!
When: Monday June 26, 5:30-7:30 PM (Includes dinner and childcare)
Where: Wesbrook Community Centre
Register online by June 19, 2023. Space is limited.
