UNA

Youth Dance
2022-06-24 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Vancouver) | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Come have fun at the Youth Dance for ages 15 – 17! This is a great opportunity to wear your best purple outfit, socialize, and eat good food with your friends. Concession will involve a Bake Sale by the Youth Art Engagement Committee. Let us know you’re coming here!
This dance is being organized and hosted by dedicated youth volunteers!
If you have any questions contact Hal.Lackie@myunatest.kimboagency.com.
This event is supported by the Inspiring Community grant program!

Musical Picnic
2022-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Jim Taylor Park, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
During this concert in Jim Taylor Park, several performers will play music for the community to enjoy while they have a picnic with their friends and family. The chessboard will be transformed into a stage to host musical performances during this summer evening. Residents are invited to bring food and picnic blankets to the park.
Register here for free.
Contact Elias.Rieger@myunatest.kimboagency.com if you have any questions.

Family Movie Night
2022-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
ET: The Extraterrestrial
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. Masks are optional but recommended. 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.

Longest Day Road Race 2022
2022-06-17 17:30 - 21:00

Field Games Picnic: Friendly Competition
2022-06-16 17:00 - 19:00
POSTPONED to June 16
Play games, win prizes, and make friends at this fun event in Jim Taylor Park—just outside the Old Barn Community Centre. Participants will compete in traditional field games such as hacky sack, egg and spoon race, and a few other surprises. During the friendly competition, there will be a picnic in the park. Make sure to bring a blanket, chairs, and some snacks. Participants of all ages are welcome, but kids must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Click here to register for free.
Contact Elias.Rieger@myunatest.kimboagency.com if you have any questions.

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series
2022-06-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Topic: Genealogy Research
Join us for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will discuss genealogy research, including an explanation of the differences between nostalgia, family customs, etc., and archival and historical research. Light refreshments will be served.

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning
2022-06-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities.
We are calling for input from seniors in the UNA community to help plan project activities to be implemented in Fall 2022. We are looking for suggestions and ideas, but also for community members’ passions, talents and skills to help us run the activities.
Join us in-person at Wesbrook Community Center to brainstorm what activities will lead to a successful project. What are the best ways to use the funding in the three focused areas? What skills and abilities do you have to help with this project?
Click here to register.

Sustainability Session 5: Eco-Friendly Home and Personal Care Products
2022-06-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association.
Our fifth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Lindsay Coulter, David Suzuki’s former Queen of Green and expert eco-friendly educator, to talk about how to shop smarter to lower your environmental footprint and reveal her “must have” ingredients for your pantry to create nontoxic personal care products and home cleaners. She’ll also share her favourite brands and how to read labels to understand what’s on the inside. Bring two cosmetic or cleaner products from your bathroom or kitchen to decode!
Following Lindsay’s presentation, we welcome an open discussion and Q&A, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87330687073?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 873 3068 7073
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tuesday Night Bike Race
2022-06-07 17:00 - 21:00

UBC Farm Tuesday Market
2022-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1W5, Canada
Tuesday markets start June 7th, 2022 until October 25th, 2022. The UBC Farm Tuesday evening market features our farm-fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and seeds. Stop by and pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner!
Located at the UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive | https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food/

UBC Farm Saturday Market
2022-06-04 10:00 - 14:00 | UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1W5, Canada
Don’t miss out on the only farmers’ market in Vancouver located on a working farm, which runs until the end of November! Our multi-vendor Saturday markets are our biggest weekly event on the farm, bringing in dozens of vendors selling local fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, beverages, mushrooms, food trucks, alcohol, treats, crafts and prepared foods. We also bring in local music groups for you to enjoy during your time at our market!
Located at the UBC Farm, 3461 Ross Drive | https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food/

UBC Farm Wednesday Market
2022-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Lee Square, 6200 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
Conveniently located on the UBC Campus between the Bookstore and the AMS Nest.
The Wednesday Farm Market is an ideal space to grab a snack between classes, purchase certified organic fresh fruits and vegetables for lunch, or get ahead on your grocery shopping before going home.
Located at Lee Square | 6200 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 https://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/food/

Live Well Stay Strong Seniors Project Planning
2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual, Canada
We are pleased to announce that the UNA has received funding under the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program for our project Live Well, Stay Strong: Brain Wellness, Digital Literacy, and Physical Health. This federal grant and contribution program supports projects that are led or inspired by seniors who are making a difference in the lives of others in their communities.
We are calling for input from seniors in the UNA community to help plan project activities to be implemented in Fall 2022. We are looking for suggestions and ideas, but also for community members’ passions, talents and skills to help us run the activities.
Join us virtually to brainstorm what activities will lead to a successful project. What are the best ways to use the funding in the three focused areas? What skills and abilities do you have to help with this project?
Register here.

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series
2022-05-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
Topic: The Economy Made Easy
Join us at Wesbrook Community Center for an informative and engaging talk followed by social time. Peter Brock will provide a beginner’s guide to the Economy. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is not required but encouraged.

Family Movie Night
2022-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Kung Fu Panda
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. Masks are optional but recommended. 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.

Sustainability Session 4: Climate-Friendly Food Choices
2022-05-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association.
Our fourth Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Laure Dupuy, Climate Action Food Systems Lead at UBC. Laure will share an overview of the importance of a climate-friendly food system, and provide updates on advances, opportunities, and challenges in the UBC and UNA context.
Following Laure’s presentation, we welcome an open discussion and Q&A, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83774221600
Meeting ID: 837 7422 1600

Coffee Talk
2022-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.

Inclusive Community Dance
2022-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
The All Bodies Dance Project brings together adults of all abilities, genders, sizes and backgrounds to explore movement as a means of expression. Participants will experience the joy of dancing in a diverse community of movers where all of our differences and disabilities are celebrated. Together, we will explore improvisation, drawing from contemporary dance in an open, safe and creative environment with live music. No experience or skills are required and everyone is welcome. Participants who require one-to-one support must come with their own assistant. ASL interpretation is available upon request by April 12 by contacting qiuning,wang@myunatest.kimboagency.com.

Community Circle
2022-04-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Community Circle gives new and long-term residents the opportunity to build community in an inclusive and friendly environment. Each week, volunteers facilitate a new discussion topic. English is used as a common language and all levels are welcome. Sessions will be held on Zoom and can be accessed using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82275825544?pwd=[REDACTED]

Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
This year we will be hosting an Easter event at the Old Barn Community Centre. We invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy community crafts and an Easter Egg Hunt.

Family Movie Night
2022-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
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. Proof of vaccination required for everyone age 12 and over. Masks are optional. 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.
No registration required.
April 16: The Secret Life of Pets
May 21: Kung Fu Panda
June18: E.T. The Extraterrestrial

UNA Orientation
2022-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Wesbrook Community Centre, 3335 Webber Lane, Vancouver, BC, V6S 0H3, Canada
This workshop will give participants an overview of the UNA and its programs and services. Topics will include how to set up a UNA account and how to register for programs. There will be a question-and-answer period and Mandarin translation will be provided.

Raven: an Interactive Storytelling Performance
2022-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
The purpose of this presentation is to engage audience members of all backgrounds in a light-hearted, interactive theatre version of “How Raven Stole the Sun” while teaching the holistic values, traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast. Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly will use positive humour, high energy performance and audience participation, to make the performance memorable and educational. The presentation focuses on the importance of having respect for the environment, Indigenous oral traditions and the power of humour in storytelling. This presentation is suitable for kindergarten-aged children and up.

Sustainability Session 3: Sustainable Transportation
2022-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Join this virtual Sustainability Session lunch & learn, exploring a variety of sustainability topics relevant to households and neighbourhoods of the University Neighborhoods Association. Our third Sustainability Session brings guest speaker Adam Hyslop UBC Manager of Transportation Planning.
Adam will share with us some transportation challenges, goals, and ongoing work within the UBC and UNA context. We will also talk about the skytrain extension, active transportation, and more enhancements coming to our neighbourhoods.
Following Adam’s presentation, we welcome an open discussion and Q&A with Adam, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities. Advance registration is encouraged.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88538927216
Meeting ID: 885 3892 7216

Bike Skills Workshop for Kids: Road safety
2022-04-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
This workshop is designed to improve children’s cycling skills. This 2.5-hour fun and interactive workshop will start in the classroom where students will be introduced to the benefits of cycling and how to ride safely by learning fundamental laws, behaviors and communication. Then, in an off-road area, students will ride through drills and practice gearing, stopping, signalling and improving control. Participants will receive on-bike safety and skills instruction in the street. Participants will need to have basic biking experience and they need to bring their own bike and helmet!

Seniors and Friends Lecture Series
2022-03-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Music in the Modern World with Erika Galinskaya
Come to the Old Barn Community Centre to explore the role of music in our lives today. Topics will include: the therapeutic aspects of music, why we enjoy listening to music, what makes us want to dance, sing, or play an instrument. A piano performance is included, and a social time will follow with refreshments. Please register here for this free event. Parking near the Old Barn is limited. Please email lquamme@myuna to find out about transportation options.

UNA Virtual Town Hall: Campus Vision 2050
2022-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual, Canada
All residents living in the UNA are invited to attend a virtual town hall to participate in a UNA-moderated discussion about UBC’s Campus Vision 2050 (a public planning process that will shape land use in the Vancouver campus). We want to hear from you! Please join us to share your views about what is most important for the future of land development in your neighbourhoods. All residents are welcome to participate, including families and children.
The UNA is actively working with UBC to ensure that the needs of the community are represented in UBC’s Campus Vision 2050 plan. The Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) was established to help support the UNA Board with land use and development on the UBC Vancouver campus, and help facilitate discussions on land use planning and development with residents.
The virtual town hall will be hosted by the UNA and will be led by LUAC Chair/UNA Board member, Murray McCutcheon.
To attend the town hall, please register though the link below.
More information about Campus Vision 2050 can be found here: campusvision2050.ubc.ca.
Updates on the UNA’s activities related to Campus Vision 2050 will be posted here: myunatest.kimboagency.com/campusvision2050.
REGISTER NOW

Coffee Talk
2022-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Barn Community Centre, 6308 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T1Z4, Canada
Drop by the Old Barn Living Room for a chance to talk to UNA staff and connect with your neighbours around topics that are relevant to our community. Everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be served.
Registration
Coffee Talk at the Old Barn
Schedule
January 21: Cancelled
February 28: Programs, activities and events in the UBC Community
March 28: Sustainability

Sustainability Sessions: Energy & Climate Action
2022-02-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual, Canada
Session 1: Energy & Climate Action
Join our first Sustainability Session to hear from guest speaker Ralph Wells, UBC Community Energy Manager. This virtual lunch & learn will review green building standards on campus, energy and emissions recommendations, and resources available to residents at the household level to contribute to Climate Action, and the Climate Action Plan 2030. We welcome participants to join an open discussion and Q&A with Ralph, with an aim to connect, share resources, and network with other sustainability champions in our neighbourhood communities. Register here.

UNA Board of Directors Meeting
2022-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual, Canada
Board Meeting Information
Subject to mitigating factors, UNA Board of Directors meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the Wesbrook Community Centre. During the pandemic, the following COVID-19 safety precautions will be observed during in-person meetings (subject to any changes in Provincial Health Orders or UNA policy):

Proof of vaccination is not required as Board meetings are classified under essential services.
Board and staff are considered workers while seated at the Board and staff tables, and will not be required to wear masks while seated at their respective tables. Board and staff will be seated separately and socially distanced from the attending public.
Masks will be required for non-Board/staff attending the meeting.
If there are any delegations, they will be able to remove their masks while speaking at the podium.

Materials for the meetings are published on the website:

Meeting Package: Provided before each open Board meeting
Meeting Minutes: Approved by the Board at the following Board meeting

Residents are invited to attend all open sessions. If a delegation wishes to address the Board, advance notice to the Chief Administrative Officer prior to the meeting is required. Delegations are to be heard in the order in which they notify the CAO of their intention to make a presentation to the Board, unless the Board decides otherwise.
