News

The Fall issue of the UGRA newsletter is now available as a PDF file. 

The Entente Plus Group Insurance Program is one of the top reasons our members join RTOERO (soon to be Entente Education Canada) — and we’re continuing to strengthen it for the future. 

A recording of the Dialogue on Aging presentation with Dr. Mei Lan Fang on October 8, 2025 is now available on YouTube.  

To view the archive of all past Dialogue on Aging presentations, please visit the archive website.

The CANADIAN STUDY ON THE WELL-BEING OF SOLO RETIREES is being conducted by the Life Research Institute at the University of Ottawa.   The principal investigators are Dr. Wayne Corneil and Dr. Christopher Belanger. 

The Optimal Aging Portal at McMaster has posted an article entitled Technology for seniors: How older adults can benefit from digital tools in which the top benefits of technology for seniors are highlighted and simple technology tips for older adults are provided to build confidence with digital tools.

CURAC affinity partnerships offer real and significant benefits to all parties: your association, your retirees, and CURAC. Partners provide financial support and discounts.

The attached document outlines the perks available to you as a member of UGRA, which is a member of CURAC.

The Optimal Aging Portal at Mc Master University provides information about lifelong learning opportunities for older adults.  It is a great resource for information and local events. 

This is a reminder that you can subscribe to the CURAC Events Calendar to see dates of all events posted by member Retiree Associations.

You can also follow the CURAC blog, which provides access to their newsletter.

Discover Turkey, from the labyrinthine bazaars of Istanbul and Ankara to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Cruise along the Bosphorus and visit the cave-dwellings of the Goreme Valley. Next, head to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids in Cairo, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and enjoy a 4-night Full-Board Nile Cruise through Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

An updated PDF with trip details and options is attached.  

If you would like more information, please contact Vikki Tremblay at Victoria.Tremblay@transat.com

AWB is pleased to share their 2024 Annual Report.

If you are interested in learning more about AWB’s work, mission and projects, please visit the AWB website or contact them at ngallini@awb-usf.org.