Events

 

UVic Retirees Association -- Events from January to May 2012

Downloadable event-related files

At the UVRA Christmas luncheon (December 2, 2011), Trevor Matthews was the guest speaker. His speech was recorded, as an MP3 file, and may be downloaded: Tales outside the ring.

At the same event, Reg Mitchell and Fred Fischer and Bob McQueen ceremoniously installed Trevor as the Master of the Order of P. Download the audio recording: Master of the order of P.

Registration form for events - please download (PDF format), print and mail.

Download the schedule of events (PDF format).

 

Schedule of events

• January 24, (Tuesday), 10:00am      Institute of Ocean Sciences (9860 West Saanich Road North Saanich).

Register by: January 17. Cost: $5/ person
This tour will give us an inside look at the Pacific Geoscience Center and the Canadian Hydrographic Services. Participants will be able to purchase lunch in the Ocean Sciences Cafeteria after the tour.

• February 9, (Thursday), 12:00 noon             Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch and Presentation (Crystal Jade Restaurant)

Presentation - Secret Stories of Victoria’s Chinatown with John Adams
Register by: February 2. Cost: $15/person
Our Chinese buffet is one of our largest events as we join together to celebrate Chinese New Year and learn more about the remarkable Chinese culture.

• March 14 (Wednesday), 10:15am     The Royal B.C. Museum Archive Tower.  Behind the Scenes of Restorations

Register by: March 7. Cost $5/person
As seen from the perspective of the Provincial Archivist, this tour will introduce us to the skilled professionals responsible for the preservation and restoration of the museum collections. Participants may continue on to nearby restaurants for lunch on their own.

• April 17(Tuesday).10:00am   Birds and Plants of Mystic Vale and Finnerty Gardens

Register by: April  10. Cost $5
This walk is a pre conference event for both UVRA members and conference participants to give us a greater knowledge of our own backyard. We will start at the University Chapel with our guide Agnes Lynn, and after touring Finnerty Gardens you may chose to continue on an optional tour of Mystic Vale.

• April 18-20 (Wednesday – Friday)    CURAC Conference. The annual conference for the Federation of College and University Retirees Associations will be hosted in Victoria in 2012. For more information, to register or to volunteer see our website at http://web.uvic.ca/retirees.

• May 17 (Thursday) 7:00 am from UVic  All day bus tour to Gabriola Island. Register by April 30.  Cost $40 per person. This gem of the Gulf Island is home to artists, craftspeople, weavers, wineries and potters     as well as a few UVic retirees. A no host lunch stop will be made at Silva Bay where you may enjoy a pub lunch or your own picnic. Following links will provide Additional information regarding Gabriola Island Trip and Gabriola Map(PDF file).  

The Events Committee thanks all the Members who suggested the above events.

PLEASE NOTE.  Cancellation Policy:  Refunds for amounts over $5 will be provided when requested prior to the registration deadline or at the discretion of the Executive.

Events Committee:          Winona Pugh (Chair), Bob Allen, Jim Currie, Donna Mollin, Dave Docherty.
Feedback / Suggestions:  UVRA Office (250-472-4749; uvra@uvic.ca).