Past Events

UGRA will host its Spring Forum on April 17, 2025 from 2 to 4 PM in the Arboretum Centre and online via ZOOM. The speakers for this session will be:  1. Jane Kuepfer, RP, PhD, MDiv, who will discuss Spirituality and Aging.

Opportunities in Using ChatGPT Speakers:Dr. Sandra P. Hirst, Associate Professor Emerita, Former President of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association & Former Member, National Seniors Council, National Chair, Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, SHirst@UCalgary.ca Dr. Carole-Lynne Le Navenec, Associate Professor Emerita, Board Member and Chairperson of their Later Life Learning Committee, College and University Retiree Associations of Canada – CURAC, CLLeNave@UCalgary.ca University of Calgary, Canada

York University's Scholars' Hub @ Home series is hosting a talk entitled "Is Race a Social Determinant of Health?" The speaker is  Dr. Sachil Singh, Assistant Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health. The dominant social and scholarly view is that race is a social determinant of health. By offering a number of examples pertaining to the treatment of race in healthcare, this talk examines if this is indeed the case.

The U of Toronto Senior College invites all retired faculty and librarians to participate in its 20th annual Symposium,  “Adapting to Climate Change: Ways Forward.” Speakers will share a range of expert perspectives on this urgent and timely topic, and the event is structured to encourage audience responses and informal discussion.

The Optimal Aging Portal at McMaster University is hosting a webinar in the Health and Wellness series entitled: Is it normal aging or mild cognitive impairment? As we age, it's normal for some cognitive abilities to change gradually. These changes are usually subtle and do not affect our ability to live independently.  Join Drs. Richard Sztramko and Anthony Levinson for an online talk covering cognition, its changes with age, tips for brain health, and support for loved ones with cognitive challenges.

Cyber threats are everywhere, which is why it’s important to understand what it takes to keep yourself cybersafe. AROHE teams up with Fidelity Investments to offer this exclusive virtual workshop to share important information about common financial scams and ways you can monitor, protect, and safeguard your data. Visit the registration page to register.

In part 3 of the AROHE and Fidelity series on Reimagining Retirement: Holistic Cognitive Health, Dr. Gigi Amateau, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University will moderate a discussion with panelists of AROHE members. 

Retirement is not just a time to step back—it’s an opportunity to step forward. Volunteering as a retiree offers a powerful way to stay active, engaged, and purposeful, transforming one's golden years into a time of meaningful contribution. The University of Waterloo Retirees Association is hosting a panel of four individuals entitled:  Giving Back, Moving Forward: the Power of Volunteerism in Retirement.  

Academics Without Borders (AWB) is a Canadian nonprofit, founded in 2007, with a mission to assist LMICs in improving their institutions of higher education across the full range of activities, from expanding and improving existing curricula, degree programs, and institutions, to helping create new ones. AWB fulfills its mission by providing volunteer experts—faculty and staff from AWB’s Network of 35 colleges and universities across Canada—opportunities to work on projects that are proposed, developed, and sustained by post-secondary partners in LMICs.

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan will present a webinar entitled:  Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Brain and Mental Health