University Women's Club of Vancouver

Vancouver Chamber Players
2026-02-24 10:30 (America/Vancouver) | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Treasures of Chamber Music
(Doors open at 10:00 am, coffee and cookies served)
UWCV Members: $35; Non-members: $40
For the fifth concert of the 2025/26 series at Hycroft, cellist Lee Duckles is joined by violinist Christine Choi and pianist, Lixia Li in performances of music by Arvo Pärt and Tchaikovsky.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50, was the only work Tchaikovsky ever wrote for the combination of piano, violin, and cello. Elegiac in nature, it is subtitled In memory of a great artist, dedicated to Nikolai Rubinstein, his close friend and mentor, who had died in March of 1881. It remains popular, in spite of its length, for its breathtaking lyricism and the cosmic finality of its final statement.
Registration deadline: February 23.
Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation

International Women’s Day
2026-03-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Speaker: Lt Col Anh M. Foort, CD Click here to read Lt Col Foort’s bio
UWCV Members have an opportunity to celebrate and honour Canada’s Women Peacekeepers at our International Women’s Day Event on Monday, March 9th at 5:30 pm. Enjoy an inspirational speaker, the music of Internationally renowned Violinist Jack Campbell, an elegant dinner and celebrate our Military Women.
Please support the efforts of The Federation Committee, Community Outreach Interest Group and eDraft Automation Drafting Inc. which is proudly part of the engineering teams building military ships at Vancouver Shipyards. We are ever grateful for the financial support of Nicole Hlus and her company.
$60 (all inclusive) per person
3 Course Dinner – Salmon Entree (vegetarian option upon request)
How you can help:

Sponsor and be the personal hostess to a Peacekeeper.
Bring a friend who would like to honour our Women Peacekeepers.

To view poster, click here. To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca
Registration deadline: March 3
Federation Committee & Community Outreach

Prospective Members' Reception
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Looking to expand your social network and discover new interests?
Join us and experience the personal and professional benefits of belonging to a social network of over 300 like-minded women. UWCV provides a warm and welcoming space for women to connect, engage, and continue our legacy of promoting women’s rights and education.
Schedule:
6:00 –6:30 pm Refreshments
6:30 – 7:00 pm Welcome Presentation and Tour
7:00 – 7:30 pm Networking with Q and A
Membership Committee

Birthday Tea
2026-03-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Attention: February & March Birthdays!
We’re thrilled to celebrate with you at a special get-together filled with tea, treats, and heartfelt birthday cheer. Join us as we honour your special day. Happy Birthday to all!
Members Only
No charge (charge of $10 for no show)
Dining Room

To register, email: office@uwcvancouver.ca
Registration deadline: March 19.

Membership Committee

Vancouver Chamber Players
2026-03-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Chamber Music
We are excited for our first-ever collaboration with the Vancouver Academy of Music Chamber Players. Join the illustrious Ian Parker on the piano and select Vancouver Academy faculty members in the performance of epic romantic masterworks by Brahms and Schumann.
Doors open at 10:00 am cookies & coffee/tea
UWCV Members: please email office@uwcvancouver.ca to register.
Registration deadline: March 23 at noon.
Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation

Milestones & Reflections - Book Launch
2026-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Members and guests are invited the story behind the book, hear excerpts read aloud, and engage in conversation with the author.
As a graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Writing Studio and as member of the UWCV Writers Group, Tricia has been writing creative memoirs for three decades. This collection of twenty prose and poetry works represent poignant events in the author’s life many will relate to.
Members and guests, we look forward to having you join us. Food and beverage is available for purchase during this Happy Hour time. This event is in the McRae Lounge

Sing-along Sound of Music!
2026-03-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Do-Re-Mi my Friends! We’re having a Sing Along to the Sound of Music March 29th at 1:00. Come and wear your best Von Trapp Family outfit! This is a fundraiser for HHPF.
Members & Guests: $25 per person.
Registration deadline: March 26.
Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation

Easter Brunch Buffet
2026-04-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
11:00 Social; 11:30 Brunch;
12:30 Egg Hunt
Members & Guests Only
$65 plus tax & gratuity per person; children 12 & under $35 plus tax & gratuity; 5 & under no charge
Join us for a hopping good time this Easter! Bring your family and friends to celebrate with great food, fun, and festive cheer!
• Visit from the Easter Bunny
• Egg Hunt in the Rose Garden (weather permitting — Mother Nature providing!)
Reserve your table NOW!
Brunch menu click here
To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca

Fellowship Dinner
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
5:00 – 6:45 pm (Dining Room)
5:00 Social; 5:30 Dinner

Cost & Menu TBA
To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca

General Meeting
2026-04-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
All members are encouraged to attend the general meeting. The meeting will take place in the Drawing Room.

Homage to the Dance: A Piano Duet Recital
2026-04-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
The Community Outreach Interest Group is delighted to invite you to a magical evening of music. Our upcoming fundraising event, “Homage to the Dance,” features the combined artistry of Dr. Chin Yen Lee and Tanya Tyuleneva.
Performing on a single piano, these two talented pianists will bring to life the sophisticated rhythms of dance. The evening’s curated programme features works for four hands by Brahms, Saint-Saëns, and Tchaikovsky, among other masters of the classical tradition.
Doors Open: 6:45 pm (Ballroom)
Performance: 7:30 pm
Light refreshments will be served before the performance.
Note: UWCV Member’s ticket $50 plus tax. Register through the office.
Click here to view poster & programme. Registration deadline: April 20.

Education in Emergencies
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Join us for a thought-provoking evening on education in emergency settings. Learn about the impactful work of Right to Learn Afghanistan and the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (NEE), connect with experts in the field, and engage in meaningful dialogue on how to expand access to education where it’s needed most.
Education Committee & Community Outreach Interest Group

Abstract Acrylic Painting Art Class
2026-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Back by popular demand!
Learn new techniques using new materials and have fun!

Ballroom
Cost: $50 – includes all art supplies!
Members & Guests Welcome

Join me for a really fun, easy and creative evening where you’re sure to come home with a gorgeous masterpiece everyone will love.
(Wear your painting clothes and/or bring an apron)
Come early for Happy Hour, then join Happy Hour afterwards to ‘Show and Tell’
To register, please email the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca. To view poster, click here.
Instructor: Taisha from Art Vancouver
Registration deadline: April 29.

Lounge Lecture - Sold Out
2026-05-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Members & Guests Only (McRae Lounge)

Topic: The Secret Rooms Where Wine Changed History
For centuries, the most dangerous ideas in society started in private rooms, cafes and pubs. Come and hear the interesting stories.
Arrive early for dinner or happy hour or have your meal after the talk.
NOTE: We are starting the Lounge Lecture every month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month starting in June at 6:30 pm for an hour.
Space limited. Reserve your seats early!

Click here to view poster.

Lunch & Learn: Wired for Wellness: Technology to Support Healthy Brain Aging
2026-05-12 10:30 - 13:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Dr. Julie Robillard sits on the International Advisory Committee of the leading dementia research association. In this presentation, Dr. Robillard will provide an overview of social technology from research prototypes to devices on the market and will review their brain health related applications.
She will showcase the latest evidence around the impact of social robot use and discuss key ethical implications surrounding their use.
Drawing Room
Members: $25 plus tax & gratuity
Guests: $30 plus tax & gratuity
(includes light lunch)
Please register early and bring your friends to what promises to be an intriguing presentation.
To register, please contact the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca. Registration deadline: May 8.
Education Committee

Annual President's Spring Dinner
2026-05-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
President Robin Halpern invites you to our annual members’ dinner, featuring a Prime Rib buffet followed by dancing with live music from the Gabriel Mark Hasselbach Quintet, featuring the exciting chanteuse, Deborah Carter. This evening is for Members only to enjoy a great meal, entertainment and camaraderie. $85 all inclusive reservations are now open. Prime rib buffet dinner. Complete menu to follow. Click here to view the poster for more information.
Register via the weekly e-blast link or contact office@uwcvancouver.ca
Ballroom
5:30 Social; 6:15 Dinner

Spring Bird Migration
2026-05-16 08:00 - 09:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
You’re invited! It’s spring migration and we’re heading out with UWCV member Andrea Araszewski this Saturday morning, May 16th, 8:00-9:30 am – rain or shine for Hycroft’s first neighbourhood bird walk/count!
Meet us at the Hycroft Gates at 8:00 am. No experience necessary, just curiosity! Register throught the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca
TWear sturdy, waterproof shoes as the ground may be uneven and the weather unpredictable. Bring binoculars if you have them. The free app Merlin Bird ID is very helpful in identifying birds by their songs (bring your cell phone). We will record our findings and start a record for the club.
The walk is open to members and friends. (Use street parking. Liability forms will be distributed on site if required).
Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!
Environment Committee

Vancouver Chamber Players presents Chamber Music
2026-05-26 10:30 - 12:00 | BC
Do you remember what you were doing at age 16? Probably not! But I bet that what you didn’t do was write a massive string octet as Felix Mendelssohn did! Now part of our epic season finale, the “Prodigious Felix” program will feature a trio, quartet, and octet by the famous composer.
This will probably be the largest ensemble we’ve ever had in the Drawing Room at Hycroft, so get your tickets early!
Drawing Room
(doors open at 10:00 am, coffee and cookies served)
Tickets:
Members $35; Guests: $40.

Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation

Heritage Lecture - Chinese Canadian Architects and the Vancouver They Built
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Despite the various threads in the narrative about Vancouver’s architects and architecture, there has been a lack of research focusing on the collective experiences of Chinese-Canadian architects within the city’s architectural and social history. In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, this talk traces the legacy of Chinese-Canadian architects in shaping Vancouver’s urban landscape, exploring how architecture serves as both an artistic expression and a social function.
TICKETS:
Members: $15
Non-Members: $20
Lecture will be held in the Ballroom.
Please register through the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca
Registration deadline: May 25.

Hycroft Heritage Preservation Foundation

Lunch & Learn: Internet Safety in an AI World
2026-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Join us for an insightful session with Cathy Peters, a recognized public speaker and leading voice on internet safety for both seniors and youth, and a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Drawing from her experience teaching in an inner-city school, Cathy will explore the growing impact of excessive screen time and device dependency. With a practical, back-to-basics approach, she challenges us to disconnect from our phones and reconnect with real, meaningful relationships.
In a time shaped by AI and digital uncertainty, Cathy raises an important question: how do we navigate what’s real and what’s not? This timely conversation invites you to reflect, share your experiences, and engage in an open Q&A on one of today’s most relevant issues.
TICKETS
Members: $25 plus tax & gratuity
Guests: $30 plus tax & gratuity
(includes light lunch)
Education Committee & Community Outreach Interest Group

Meet the Candidates
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Come and meet the new UWCV Board of Directors for 2026.
Refreshments will be served. Members only. No charge.
To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca
Drawing Room

Three Minute Thesis
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Join us for a dynamic afternoon of Three Minute Thesis (3MT) presentations, where exceptional graduate students from UBC and SFU share the stories of their research. Watch as these emerging scholars distill months – or even years – of work into engaging, three-minute talks.
The Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition that assists current graduate students to enhance their presentation and communication skills. Participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research projects to non-specialist audiences. Founded by the University of Queensland in 2008, the competition has steadily grown in popularity, and 3MT competitions are now held at over 350 universities across 59 countries worldwide.
This event is for members and invited guests. No charge.
Sponsored by the Education Committee.

Aunt Leah's - Community Outreach
2026-06-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Aunt Leah’s helps prevent youth from foster care from becoming homeless and vulnerable mothers from losing custody of their children.
Community Outreach invites you to come and learn more about the valuable work of Aunt Leah’s
Lesley Anderson, Director of Development, will provide an extensive presentation focusing on the work of this important organization.
If you’d like to join Lesley for lunch in the Dining Room afterward to continue the discussion, please make a separate reservation. Lunch will be charged to your account. Click here to register for the talk. to register for the talk.
Click here to register for lunch.
Registration deadline: May 28.
Click here to view the poster
Aunt Leah’s Website
Community Outreach

Lounge Lecture - Scent, Status & Seduction – the story of perfume.
2026-06-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Step into the fascinating world of fragrance at the next Lounge Lecture. Following the success of our inaugural lecture, we are pleased to welcome members and guests for an engaging evening exploring the history, psychology, and cultural influence of perfume.
McRae Lounge
Members & Guests -No charge

Arrive early for dinner or happy hour or have your meal after the talk. Space is limited so register early! Click here to view poster.
To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca

Spring Fashion Show
2026-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Enjoy a three-course dinner alongside a fashion show presented by Marianne Greaves Art to Wear and Lord’s Shoes (Jacqueline Tupper).
Ballroom
Social hour: 5:30 pm; Dinner: 6:30 pm; Fashion Show: 7:00 pm
$75 all-inclusive, including a $25 donation to HHPF
Guests welcome. Menu to come. Register with the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca

Hycroft Lecture - An evening with Tricia Smith, OC, OBC, LL.D.
2026-06-19 17:30 - 21:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Join us for an inspiring evening at Hycroft featuring one of Canada’s most accomplished leaders in sport, governance, and international advocacy.
A four-time Olympian, Olympic medalist, lawyer, and internationally respected sports leader, Tricia Smith will share insights from her remarkable journey across athletics, leadership, and global sport diplomacy. From representing Canada on the world stage to helping shape the future of international sport, her story reflects resilience, excellence, and purpose-driven leadership.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear our inspirational speaker and enjoy behind-the-scenes stories from the 2026 Winter Olympics.
SCHEDULE
5:00 pm – Reception – Canapés & No-Host Bar
6:00 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – Hycroft Lecture
TICKET INFORMATION
Members: $100
Non-Members: $125
Tickets include tax and gratuity
Register through the office at office@uwcvancouver.ca
Registration Deadline June 16, 2026
DINNER MENU
Appetizer: Mixed Green Salad
Main Course (choice of):
Miso-glazed Sablefish with nori-chive rice and seasonal vegetables (GF, DF)
Roasted Chicken Supreme with pesto potatoes and seasonal vegetables (GF, DF)
Seasonal Vegetables Risotto (VG)
Dessert: Coconut Panna Cotta with seasonal fruit (VG)
Please select your preferred main course and advise of dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of registration.

The Hycroft Friendship Singers Present Mamma Mia Sing Along
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1V1, Canada
Join us for the second Sing along and a movie.
Drawing Room
$25 – proceeds to HHPF
To register, email office@uwcvancouver.ca
Click here to view poster.
