Check this page regularly to find new events and changes to already scheduled events.

A monthly Coffee & Chat meeting is held in the Truro area on the first Thursday of every month starting at 10:00 a.m. Until November it will be held in the Alumni Gardens on the Dal-AC campus. Bring your own refreshments as there is no food service provided.

At other times of the year, the group gathers at the Food Court in the Hub Mall, Robie Street. All are welcome!

Susan Holmes photo

CURAC/ARUCC is hosting a webinar presented by one its Affinity Partners, Hearing Life

January 15th (2026) at 2:00 p.m. AST

Topic: RA Conversation: Hearing Life

Ear Essentials: Facts, Fun, & How to Keep Hearing Healthy

Join Zoom Meeting: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/98474524149

Meeting ID: 984 7452 4149

To register for this webinar (not required) or to sign up for CURAC’s Retiree Associations Conversation with our Affinity Benefit partners, send your name, email address, and the name of your retiree association to cllenave@ucalgary.ca

Movement is Medicine - from Mocean Dance

Using dance and creativity to move through winter, starting January 27, 2026

Photo: Courtesy of Mocean Dance, Photo Credit: Kevin MacCormack

Local dance company Mocean Dance brings free dance programs for older adults at two Halifax locations; Halifax Central Library and Northwood Central.

Communities in Mocean - Older Adults Centre Stage is a new program that supports retirees and seniors to take part in a community-led artistic process building their own dance creation for a public sharing. The goal of Communities in Mocean - Older Adults Centre Stage is to bring the social participation and inclusion of seniors to the forefront of dance participation. Mocean Dance specializes in community engagement, using dance as a vehicle to bring health and wellness, improve social well-being, and boost community vitality through the joy of the movement arts.

Program Details: Monday 10:30-11:30 - Northwood Central (open to the public) and Monday 1:00-2:15pm - Halifax Central Library.   Dates: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

More Information and Registration: https://moceandance.com/communities-mocean

Lunch at Gahan House followed by "Mad Madge" at Neptune Theatre on January 31, 2026 - Sold out!

Neptune Theatre image

On Saturday, January 31, join ADRP members and friends at Gahan House at 11:45 a.m. for lunch. This provides a great opportunity to socialize before attending the afternoon's theatre performance. Lunch is on your own tab with appetizers provided by ADRP. Please confirm your attendance for lunch with Socials@theadrp.ca so reservations can be made. 

The Neptune production is Mad Madge at 2 p.m. on the Fountain Hall Stage . Etransfer $24 per person to Treasurer@theadrp.ca with the message “Mad Madge” AND email Socials@theadrp.ca with (1) name(s), (2) cell number, and (3) if you are attending lunch. Tickets are limited so be sure to place your order early.

Social Bridge for ADRP Members & Guests is fully subscribed to and no longer able to accept new registrations.

Plan to attend the 2026 CURAC/ARUCC Conference in Vancouver in May. Check this link for details.

Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity -postponed

McGill University PODCASTS

McGill University offers Podcasts that are available to all retirees who are interested in hearing about a range of pressing topics, such as Climate Change, Cancer Research, and the Responsible Use of AI. Go to "Mark my Words" to access these educational events.

We welcome your suggestions. Click here to send an email. To contact ADRP for all social events please use the following email address: Socials@theADRP.Ca

Heather Schellinck Photo