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.
Take a moment or two to browse through our site.
News
Volunteers needed to support relocated students
On Monday evening, 1,400 students were relocated from the UW Place residence buildings due to a lack of heat and hot water. It is expected that these students will remain in their temporary accommodations through the weekend, and as such, we’re looking for volunteers to help the Campus Housing team continue to support them.
Volunteer for Waterloo Staff Conference
Volunteer applications are now open for the April 8-9, 2025 Waterloo Staff Conference If you are interested, please complete this form by Friday, February 14.
Participants needed for study
Participants needed for an exercise psychology study involving an online survey. The research is within the Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, University of Waterloo.
Events
Netting the Waters Documentary
Join us for a screening of 'Netting The Waters', a documentary from RoseLe Studios, that investigates the commercial fishing industry in and around Port Dover, Ontario. Filmmaker Daryl Granger will be on hand at the Princess Cinemas' Original Cinema for a Q&A after the movie.
Friesen Prize Lecture with Dr. Gordon Guyatt
Henry G. Friesen Prize Lecture
The 2024 Friesen Prize, awarded by Friends of IHR, honours Dr. Gordon Guyatt for his contributions to health research.
UWRA Brew Crew
UWRA Brew Crew is a monthly informal drop-in social time for retirees and friends. Brew Crew meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10 am at Tim Horton's-Conestoga Mall, Waterloo.
Blog
Let's Get Active
Wonderful morning of winter fun in the sunshine enjoying cross country skiing and snowshoeing!! It was cold but clear.
Thriving in Retirement
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is behind us, let's take a moment to consider how we will thrive in retirement in the coming year. Below are a few resources that may be of interest.