The University of Waterloo Retirees Association (UWRA) represents University of Waterloo retired employees, both faculty and staff, and works to help them thrive in retirement.
The UWRA is managed by a Board of Directors, consisting of elected volunteer board members. We are governed by the UWRA Bylaw that is approved by our members. The UWRA represents all retirees on important matters such as pension and benefits, liaison with the Waterloo Human Resources, and Waterloo policies affecting retirees.
The UWRA is a member of the College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC), a national association representing over fifteen thousand individual retirees.
The UWRA organizes a variety of events throughout the year that provide an excellent opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones. The UWRA also sends out direct email announcements of events, a monthly bulletin, and the WATtimes newsletter.
If you haven't been receiving emails, or if you wish to change your email address, please contact our membership coordinator.
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Events
UWRA Brew Crew
UWRA Brew Crew!
- Meet the second Thursday of each month, 10 AM
- Tim Hortons, Conestoga Mall
Why there?
- Lots of free parking right outside the door, orride the Ion to Conestoga Mall
- Easy to find: Tim Hortons is right inside the SE door to the mall at the food court
UWRA Brew Crew
UWRA Brew Crew!
- Meet the second Thursday of each month, 10 AM
- Tim Hortons, Conestoga Mall
Why there?
- Lots of free parking right outside the door, orride the Ion to Conestoga Mall
- Easy to find: Tim Hortons is right inside the SE door to the mall at the food court
UWRA Presents: AI Boom or Doom?
How People Can be Shepherds Rather than Sheep.
This talk explains why AI is both extremely powerful and highly dangerous, and argues that government regulations are needed to direct AI toward satisfaction of human needs rather than supporting greed for wealth and power.
Blog
UWRA Monthly Bulletin - November 2025
UWRA Monthly Bulletin - November 2025. Take a peak inside for exciting information!
UWRA Monthly Bulletin - October 2025
UWRA Monthly Bulletin for October 2025.
Monthly Bulletin - August 2025
UWRA Monthly Bulletin for August 2025.
News
UWRA Resources & Related Sites
A new addition to our Resources and Related Sites page is now listed!
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Mary Spencer
The Indigenous Speakers Series is honoured to present Mary Spencer, member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation and former WBA super welterweight world champion.
Registration is appreciated but not required. Everyone is welcome!
Collette/Trip Merchant webinar recording now available!
If you missed the Collette/Trip Merchant travel webinar on Monday, you can watch the recording here. Black Friday sales end December 3. Book now and save up to 25%; travel by April 2027. Double-dip rewards by booking your Collette trip through Trip Merchant—both CURAC partners.