Western Retiree Chapter
About WRC
An active organization, that provides opportunities to continue friendships with colleagues and stay engaged with the campus through a wide variety of activities and events
Upcoming Special Events
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Annual Holiday Lunch. Learn more and register HERE
Regular Events
- Book Club
Will meet on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. The group will now meet at the Black Walnut Café, located at the Western Research Park, 999 Collip Circle. If interested in participating, please send an email to wrc1@uwo.ca - Regular Coffee Club meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. During the warmer months we will be meeting at Gibbons Park, weather permitting, near the parking lot at the end of Victoria Street. Come out and see some of your retired colleagues and enjoy meeting new ones!
- Euchre Group will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the main floor meeting room (across from the Black Walnut Café) in the Convergence Building at the Western Discovery Park. Free parking is available onsite. Newcomers are welcome.
- Monthly Walks
Drop in group walks will take place the fourth Wednesday of the month. - Western Golf League
Please click the link above for more information.
Volunteer Opportunties
- Events / Trips / Travel Sub-Committee(.pdf, 23.8 KB)
- Special Interest Groups Sub-Committee(.pdf, 23.3 KB)
- Friends of the Gardens
- McIntosh Gallery
Special Membership Access and Discounts
- Columbia Employee Store
Next offer date: November 15 – December 8, 2024
Must show the letter, your Western Retiree Chapter Membership pass, and photo ID upon entrance to the store. - TD Insurance – car, home, condo and tenant insurance
- The Framing and Art Centre(.pdf, 134 KB)
- Manulife - Travel Insurance