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🎓 Today we got to celebrate the graduation of a few trishaw pilots. Owen, our program coordinator, Sophia, and Nic are all on their way to physiotherapy school in September. Best of luck to you all!

Starting next week: Spring GoByBike Week!

UFV Chilliwack is hosting free events in collaboration with Cycle Chilliwack, including a bike packing demonstration, a beginner-friendly bike basics workshop, and an inclusive/adaptive group ride on the Vedder Rotary Trail.

A great way to learn, connect, and celebrate sustainable transportation!

See the poster for details and how to learn more.

And don't forget the UFV CERA Tri-Shaws!
https://www.ufv.ca/aging/ufv-trishaw-rides/

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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED - CERA Faculty Associate, Dr Kristina Gicas and the Cognition and Complex Conditions Lab at UFV, is looking for adults aged 50 and older to participate in a research study examining thinking abilities and risk for dementia.

Please see attached flyer and contact our lab for more details.

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Fall sneak peek…

Creative minds will once again come together through hands-on arts programming, discussion, and exploration this fall at Chilliwack ElderCollege.

Returning favourites and exciting new opportunities are on the horizon, including:
- Watercolours with Pat Gerlach: Florals
- Acrylics with Pat Gerlach: Wildlife ~ NEW!
- Introduction to Woodcarving ~ NEW!
- Introduction to Paverpol
- Watercolour Floral Collage ~ NEW!
- Introduction to Polymer Clay Jewelry ~ NEW!
- Sketching with Pencils
- Glass on Glass Mosaics
- Blooms in Colour: Crepe Paper Roses ~ NEW
- Flat Lay Beadwork ~ NEW!
- Cyanotype & Eco Printing: Mixed Media Workshop ~ NEW!
- Beginner Ukulele ~ NEW!
- Zentangle & Zendoodle Art ~ NEW!

(subject to change)

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Spring is here! That means UFV Trishaw Rides is back at it.

If you’re an older adult with mobility challenges, have we got a treat for you! UFV Trishaw Rides is free-of-charge, builds intergenerational connections, and helps older adults enjoy the outdoors. The program is based on UFV Chilliwack campus and runs now until mid-October (weather dependent).

Book a ride now at https://www.ufv.ca/aging/ufv-trishaw-rides/

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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 25

CERA Day 2026 will be held on the Abbotsford campus. We're very fortunate to confirm Dr Lauren Erland, Director of UFV BERRI lab, as this year's keynote speaker. More details to follow.

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Student Research Day 2026 was a huge success for CERA student researchers!

Congrats to Owen Swan (KIN) who received the President's Award (top marks in any discipline) and to Makaela Gelowitz (Nursing) who received the Vice-President's Award.

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Our amazing student research assistants will be presenting their research tomorrow along with over 100 other student researchers across UFV. Stop by and see what's happening. Everyone welcome!

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⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW!!

💥 130 student posters
💥 24 student microlectures
💥 60 volunteer faculty judges

And too much 'awesome' to count. Don't miss it! Everyone welcome!

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CERA Director, Dr Shelley Canning, participated in Faculty Microlectures this month providing a two-minute glimpse into her research.

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Dr. Shelley Canning - Assistant Professor, Nursing, Director - CERA Dementia in the outdoors: An implementation science study.