What's inside the June issue
This is the monthly bulletin for the University of 蓝莓视频 Retirees Association, sent to all UW retirees. Here鈥檚 what you鈥檒l find in this issue:
UWRA events: Learn to lawn bowl, take a dam hike, Brew Crew, Cemetery tour, UWRA calendar of events.
Travel: 听Spain in April 2026.
Discount partners: Auto, hearing, seeing.
Community events: 听Retiree directs 鈥淗arvey,鈥 Alberta politics, CURAC newsletter, CURAC calendar.
Resource of the month: McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.
Feedback: 听We need your input!
UWRA Events
Lawn bowling anyone?
Want to learn more about lawn bowling??
The Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club is having a free Open House/Learn to Bowl event on Saturday, June 7th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You are invited to drop in and try the game of bowls.听 The club will introduce the game, with instructions and a chance to try it for free.听 Just show up during the open house hours to try it out.听 No registration is required.听听 All equipment is provided, but you must wear comfortable clothing and soft-soled shoes with little or no tread 鈥 running shoes are usually fine.听 The Heritage Greens Lawn Bowling Club is in Rosenberg Park at 600 Heritage Dr. in Kitchener.听
Hike the Woolwich Dam and Reservoir (aka the Floradale Dam)
Join us on Thursday, June 12, for a fun hike around the Woolwich Reservoir, followed by an optional lunch at Bonnie Lou鈥檚 in Floradale. The easy 7 km loop trail is well-maintained, surrounded by trees, and offers great views of the reservoir and local wildlife. We鈥檒l meet at Bonnie Lou鈥檚 Cafe at 9:30 a.m. and hit the trail by 9:45 a.m. The hike will take about 2-2.5 hours. Lunch is optional, but please let us know if you鈥檙e planning to attend so we can give the restaurant a heads-up. Don鈥檛 forget to swing by the Mennonite bakery for some delicious treats for later! Questions? Reach out to Marg Burnett at mburnett@uwaterloo.ca. Please register for this event!
See you there!
Brew Crew - June 12 at 10:00 AM
Join friends and colleagues for coffee and conversation at Conestoga Mall food court - near Tim Horton's.听
Outrageous to courageous: Buried history in Kitchener:听
This promises to be an eye-opening journey through Mount Hope Cemetery, where we鈥檒l uncover fascinating stories from our past on Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Discover the most outrageous mayor of Berlin/Kitchener, learn how a workplace accident launched J.M. Schneider into the meat business, and hear about early Black freedom seekers who settled in Queen鈥檚 Bush before moving to Berlin. We'll also explore the tale of a KCI teacher who founded North America's first football (soccer) association, marvel at a monument intricately carved to resemble its honouree, and celebrate how Miss Ontario 1910, Hilda Rumpel, played a key role in bringing hydroelectricity to Berlin/Kitchener. And there鈥檚 so much more to uncover! Don鈥檛 miss this chance for a walk back in time with our guide,
Wayne Miedema of Stroll Walking Tours.
Watch the UWRA Events Calendar for all events and activities taking place this summer season.
Travel with us!
The UWRA is hosting a 17-night trip to Spain from April 11 to April 28, 2026, with a special rate of C $3,499 per person (double occupancy). The adventure kicks off in Fuengirola, a lively Costa del Sol town, featuring guided tours to amazing spots like Granada, Gibraltar, Ronda, and Setenil de las Bodegas. Enjoy comfortable accommodations with fully-equipped apartments and a sunny terrace. An optional 6-night extension to Madrid and Seville will also be available. Want a longer stay? Begin your Spanish adventure with six nights in Madrid and Seville. To get all the details, create a free Trip Merchant CURAC account, and if you have questions, reach out to Trip Merchant or the UWRA. Learn more about this trip.
Member discounts!
This from a UWRA member: 鈥淏ecause we work in education, we can buy car and home insurance through OTIP.听 I did not know that so this year I called, and the quote was 50% cheaper than what I had been paying. Note that I am a CAA member, and the quote is with them. I thought you all might be interested in this and maybe our members as well.鈥
Remember that UWRA membership gives us full rights to CURAC鈥檚 benefits and discounts. One member switched to Johnson (CURAC's affinity partner) and it was 1/3 the cost. It pays to be a member of UWRA! There are other benefits and discounts available to us- check out the UWRA discount partners.
Now hear this! 10% off hearing aids, etc. from .
Now look here! 60% off lens upgrades from Specsavers.
Community events!
a Pulitzer prize-winning comedy by Mary Chase at the Registry Theatre, Kitchener this summer. This is being directed by Tim Farrell, a 43-year veteran of UW staff and almost 2-year-old retiree. Tickets: online kwtickets.evenue.net/events/RT or Centre in the Square box office.
The University of Calgary Retirees Association presents 鈥淎lberta Politics in a Time of Crisis鈥 on Wednesday, June 11 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. (MDT). 听The speaker for this event is Lisa Young, PhD, Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts. You can attend this session by Zoom (). For further information email:听lockyer@ucalgary.ca
听听Did you enjoy reading the CURAC newsletter? Send your feedback to our听UWRA president.听
Resource of the month!
The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal offers:听
Feedback
Wishing all UW retirees a safe and happy summer season! May this time be filled with joy, relaxation, and new adventures as you thrive in retirement.
If you have any feedback on this bulletin or would like to contribute to the next edition in September, please email the UWRA Communications Coordinator.听