ElderCollege Delta Society upcoming events

Use My Haida Eyes – An Exhibit at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for a visit to UBC’s Museum of Anthropology and enjoy a self-guided tour to see I Use My Haida Eyes, an exhibition of more than 50 robes created by Haida artist Hazel Wilson. Her “history robes” are inspired by traditional button blankets but also use paint, glitter, and other materials to tell stories about Haida culture, family life, and the history of Haida Gwaii. Many of the robes are very large and include scenes from both traditional and modern life. The exhibition also includes written and audio stories that help explain the meaning behind the works. Curated with help from Wilson’s family, this is a unique chance to experience these remarkable robes in person. Photographs never do them justice!

Registrants are welcome to bring along a bag lunch or purchase a light lunch at the museum café, (approximately $20) and enjoy a picnic in the park after touring the exhibits.

1 Session, $25. Max class size, 28

Thursday, September 24th, 10:00 – 3:00

Return charter bus trip, leaving and returning to/from ElderCollege

Public Transit Trip – Tsawwassen to Lonsdale Quay (2 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come spend a fun and active day with us on TransLink, our regional public transit system. Travel to Lonsdale Quay while brushing up your transit skills. We’ll meet at the ElderCollege Learning Centre to review some tips and tricks, then take the bus from Tsawwassen to Bridgeport, the Canada Line through Vancouver, and the Sea Bus to North Vancouver.

We'll have time to explore, shop and have lunch at Lonsdale Quay or the new developments at the Shipyards before returning to Tsawwassen the same way – via transit.

Participants should expect to do lots of walking and are advised to wear suitable clothing for whatever the weather will be that day, rain or shine. Fee includes your TransLink pass for the day.

Hosted by Alison Chant, Returning Presenter, Frequent Transit User

1 Session, $25. Max class size, 16

Friday, October 2nd 10:00 – 4:00pm

Round trip public bus trip, leaving near ElderCollege at 10:00

Tynehead Salmon Hatchery and Picnic (20 Oct 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Come and have a close look at salmon and the habitats they rely on. Our visit will start with a short classroom session where we’ll learn about the salmon lifecycle, their stream and ocean environment, and how people can help protect these ecosystems. After that, we’ll explore different stations around the hatchery with a volunteer, seeing real hatchery work up close. In the Fall, classes often get to watch the salmon “run,” and on some days they may even see an egg‑take in progress! Dress for whatever the weather. You are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park before we head home on the bus.

1 Session, $25. Max class size, 23

Tuesday, October 20th, 10:00 – 2:00

Round trip charter bus leaving ElderCollege going to16585 96 Avenue Surrey.

https://tyneheadhatchery.ca/