News

The CURAC May 2026 newsletter is now available. 

Since 2021 University Affairs has included a column in their newsletter called Academic for Life. It is now available on the last Friday of each month.  Joe Norris' recent (April 24, 2026) article “Creating retirement, step by step”  is currently in the top-5 most read articles on the University Affairs website.

Access the video via this  ZOOM link.

If you are looking for information on applying for Old Age Security (OAS) and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) online, please read the attached documents provided by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Human Resources has just finalized the SunLife group benefit renewal and we now know the May 1, 2026 impact to benefit premium rates for retirees.

There will be no change to premium rates for the Old retiree Extended Health Coverage or Dental premium rates (impacting those who retired pre-1996 with a different benefit plan design).   

There is also no change to premium rates for the New retiree dental plan.   

Premium rates for the newer retiree extended Health coverage will be increasing 7%.

The University of Guelph received several honors from the United Way 2025 campaign.  The U of G raised $475,000 in total with the retirees contributing an amazing $112,505 of that (24%), which is the highest amount ever raised by retirees!  The U of G was honoured with a Cornerstone Award for this annual campaign.  A special shout out was given to U of G Retirees who made up an enormous part of the campaign.  Julie Hutchins received a C

The United Way  launched a new awards program entitled," Top 7 over 70".  This award program celebrates the accomplishments of Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin older adults who are making exceptional contributions to their community.  See the attached file for more information.  Nominations for this award will open on April 01.
 For additional information, visit the UW website. 
 

As a member of your retiree association, you are invited to the annual CURAC-ARUCC conference in New Westminster, BC, in May 2026. The attached flyer provides more details of the program.

Use the link for more information and to register. 
 

A recording of the CURAC Affiinity Partner BelAir Direct is now available.  They offer car, home and travel insurance.  Before purchasing travel insurance, be sure to check out the travel insurance available with SunLife if you are subscribed to the UoG health insurance plan.  The slides are attached to this announcement.

The link to the ZOOM presentation: 

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