Since 2017, when we first became active, more than 200 individuals (retirees, members, including friends, guests, and spouses) have participated in over 66 events.
We are always open to suggestions for tours and other events for 2026 and beyond. Send us a quick email with your ideas to: kpura@kpu.ca
KPU Retirees Association Presents
Community Connections In Person
Community Connections / Healthy Aging
KPU Langley Campus in the Library
– Thursday November 5, 10 am – 12 pm
To gather more ideas and talk further about Community connections and Healthy Aging in the KPURA community Astrid Opsetmoen will be hosting a hands-on card making workshop on Thursday November 5 from 10 am - 12 pm on the KPU Langley Campus in the Library. No crafting experience required.
We will also help package some seeds for the Seed Library. If you happen to have any seeds saved that you would like to donate to the Seed Library please bring them along.
Some suggestions will be discussed that have been put forward by members regarding how to make carpooling to KPURA events easier, along with other ideas on how we can help maintain our health and community connections to each other as we age.
Please send an email to KPURA@kpu.ca if you are interested in attending this in-person session on November 5th.
Fall Series of Virtual Sessions
Travels Down Under: New Zealand and Australia by Joan Barnet
– Thursday September 24, 10 am - 12 pm
Virtual Zoom Presentation
Joan Barnet will take you on a photo journey through parts of New Zealand and Australia that she visited this past spring. She has many adventures to share as she shows off some lovely pictures.
You are what you eat – Part 3 by Bob Perkins
– Thursday October 29, 10 am - 12 pm
Virtual Zoom Presentation
The feedback from Part 1 (reading labels and carbohydrates) and Part 2 (Trigyclerides (aka fata) was very positive. This third session will be focused on gut health, a consideration of prebiotics/probiotics/postbiotics, as well as the effects of ultra processed foods (UPF). It is not necessary that you participated in you are what you eat – Part 1 or Part 2. No previous chemistry or biochemistry knowledge is required for the session.
Sustainable Fashion tour of Japan by Astrid Opsetmoen
– Thursday, November 19, 10 am - 12 pm
Virtual Zoom Presentation
Astrid Opsetmoen will share her photos of her tour of Japan. The cities explored will be Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. We will be exploring Japanese shrines and cultural ceremonies along with their wonderful textiles.
Register for any of our events – either in person or by Zoom – by sending an email to KPURA@kpu.ca
Past Events
2026
KPURA Annual Picnic, September 10, 2026 – Our annual gathering in Crescent Park (Surrey) was again blessed with beautiful fall weather and lively conversations. The homemade cookies and plum cake didn’t hurt either.
Voyage of the Gikumi, August 9, 2026 – This was our second year to enjoy a river boat tour of Steveston's historic cannery channel on the beautifully restored 1954 work boat, the MV Gikumi. The fabulous two-hour cruise of the Fraser River estuary departed Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. Led by a heritage interpreter who shared stories of Steveston's colourful fishing and canning heydays, highlighting points of interest along the way.
Personal Planning for your Future, presented by Nidus, May 26 & June 30, 2026 – This was two free chances to answer your questions about being prepared for incapacity, end of life, or other support needs. https://nidus.ca/events/
Seed Packaging Bee, May 22, 2026 – in the KPU Library on the Langley Campus. There was lively discussion with cookies and hot beverages to help motivate!
Chinese Canadian Museum Tour, May 14, 2026 – Our tour was conducted by Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee – Museum CEO and we spent a fascinating couple of hours working out way through the amazing exhibits. Following the tour, we had a fabulous dim sum lunch at Jade Dynasty Restaurant just down the street.
2026 AGM Keynote - Trish McAuliffe, President of the National Pensioners Federation (NPF) on Promoting a life of dignity, independence and financial security for seniors across Canada. This excellent session can be watched here:
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Seed Packaging work bee - February 19, 2-5pm - Langley campus Library. Getting ready for the new growing season.
KPU Seed Library session - January 29 - online - Overview of the KPU Seed Library.
Events Archive - where we have been and what we have done.
https://www.kpu.ca/retirees/eventsarchive