Join us for another in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, where you will connect with others, exercise your brain, and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and fostering wellness. No improv experience is required, everyone is welcome!

Join us for a dynamic exercise + nutrition session designed to support your workouts and recovery.

Join us for a relaxing, beginner-friendly watercolour workshop focused on painting iconic BC landscapes, including mountains and ocean scenery. This session will explore colour theory, watercolour techniques and mixing, and how to create depth in a painting.

Is social connection a choice or a necessity for human flourishing? In this talk, Dr. Archer Lee will present a series of studies on what is needed to improve human connection on multiple levels: an acts-of-kindness intervention to reduce loneliness at the individual level, neighborhood social cohesion as a resource for community resilience, and global trends in social support. Together, this talk discusses what it means to build more connected individuals and communities in an increasingly isolated world.

Presented in collaboration with the H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, this wellness-focused evening combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful conversation with David Greenshields on mindfulness and resilience.

In the first Wellness Wednesday of the year, Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr. Jodie Gawryluk from the University of Victoria will present about different trajectories of aging, including cognitive decline, healthy aging and super aging. Brain function and brain structure will both be discussed. 

Life can feel overwhelming at times. It’s essential to find moments to breathe, create, and restore your energy. When things feel heavy or hurried, slowing down and reconnecting with yourself can bring calm and clarity.

A Creative Reset Session offers a peaceful, nurturing space to unwind and rediscover your inner balance through gentle creative exploration.

Please  join us for an information sharing session on the BCBWP online exercise program.

For this month’s Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Lam will talk about the common symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, or feeling down and lethargic during the winter months, and how they relate to seasonal changes in biological rhythms. He will discuss management strategies for treating and preventing the winter blues, including tips for diet, activity and light exposure. 

Come join us for an art session that will let you use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being. No art skills required!

Experience the joy and health benefits of drumming! Our online class is a simple, effective way to improve focus, memory, and physical coordination. Enjoy a relaxing, friendly environment where you can connect with others and learn easy rhythms using everyday household items as your instruments. You'll feel the positive effects of music on your mind and body. All levels are welcome, no prior experience is needed—just a willingness to have fun!

Calling all creatives to join us for a drop-in style, in-person workshop! You are welcome to come anytime during the workshop time.

This dance class has been called Think Feel Dance in the past, but the class is about a river that flows through each of us. Please join us as we follow and strengthen the currents of our imagination to discover possibility and joyful creation in movement.

Inspired by Brandon Stanton’s street portraits and interviews in Humans of New York, Stories Across Time brings together people of different generations, cultures, and experiences to capture everyday life through storytelling. 

Celebrate the autumn harvest with seasonal cooking in our interactive virtual cook-along! Join our BC BWP registered dietitians, Yolanda Wang and Raihan Hassen, along with dietetics student Diana Bratu, as they each share a unique, seasonal recipe featuring autumn’s star ingredient - apples - showcasing the versatility of seasonal produce in the kitchen.

BCBWP is partnering with UBC's Women Empowerment Club to create a collaborative, intergenerational event, that will run as our typical Art from the Heart classes go, but with a twist - half of the class will be young women studying at UBC! Participants will create their art based on a prompt, and then be given the chance to have an intergenerational dialogue with other participants about their own artwork. It's the perfect opportunity to blend creativity, community building and women empowerment for people of all ages! Open to all self-identifying women or gender diverse people. 

Celebrate the beauty of autumn in this nature-inspired art workshop. In Traces of Fall, artist Sabine Fedder will guide you through creating a painted study of a single fallen leaf chosen by you. 

You are encouraged to find a fallen leaf outdoors that catches your eye, whether through its shape, colour, texture, or even its imperfections.

Join us for an exciting presentation with Dr. Deanna Gibson on the gut microbiome and its role in health. Come to learn how the gut microbiome influences inflammation and brain health, and the impact of diet and live biotherapeutics like probiotics, to support a healthier gut!

Join us for an in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop, to connect, exercise your brain and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and foster wellness. No improv experience required, everyone is welcome! 

Join the BC Brain Wellness Program for our annual hybrid World Brain Day celebration! This year’s event will explore the interconnections between the mind, well-being, and resilience throughout life, especially as we head into older age. Enjoy an engaging session of presentations and activities with Dr. Julia Henderson, Sandra Tjoa, Mady Mooney, and Cynthia Friesen!

Join us for an engaging presentation on older adult mental health with Dr. Nelly Oelke! She will share her work on fostering mental health conversations among older adults, healthcare providers, and care partners.

Join us for a rejuvenating Forest Bathing Connection Walk , where you'll immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while fostering a deeper connection with yourself and others. This mindful walk encourages presence and reflection, allowing you to fully experience the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest.

Join us for an exciting presentation with Dr. Amrit Dhariwal and Dr. Andrea Chapman on somatization - when emotional or psychological distress/factors manifests as physical symptoms. Learn how the mind and body interact in this process and discover valuable community resources that can support individuals experiencing somatization.

Join us for a VanDusen Garden fieldtrip where our Gardening and Cooking instructor, Joanna Wilke, will guide you through the beautiful gardens featuring seasonal highlight such as the Laburnum Walk. We will split into a few groups to enjoy the walk through the garden based on mobility and walking speed preference to tour the garden. At around noon, we will have a picnic lunch break by the Maze area, so please bring your packed lunch to enjoy with the group.

Join us for an engaging Wellness Wednesday talk with Dr. Joanie Sims Gould and Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, as they explore how engaging in activities with others can unlock new levels of well-being through the power of connection and community. 

Come join us for an in-person guided tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Carefully cultivated to provide year-round beauty, the garden is especially photogenic in spring and fall when colourful cherry blossoms and maple leaves brighten the tranquil pathways.

Join the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and the Movement Disorders Clinic on April 9, 2025 to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month!

Join us for our April Wellness Wednesday with Dr. Ingrid Jarvis! The talk will explore how urban green spaces – like parks, gardens, and trees – support human health and well-being, with a focus on aging. We will discuss theories behind nature-health connections, existing evidence, and how this knowledge can help create healthier communities. 

Come join us for an art session that will let you use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being. No artskills required. 

Seats are limited! We encourage you to bring their own supplies, but we will have some supplies available for people to borrow. If you intend to borrow, you will need to fill out the supply borrow form on the website. Light snacks will be provided at the end.