UCLA Retirees Association upcoming events

ERRC Bruin Legacy Tour: "Botanical Gardens" (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ERRC Bruin Legacy Tour: "UCLA Botanical Gardens"

Experience the beauty of fall at the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden on Tuesday, September 15th at 11:00am. This one-hour guided tour will take you through a lush, 7-acre living museum featuring plant species from around the world, right in the heart of UCLA. Led by knowledgeable Garden Guides, the tour will highlight seasonal blooms such as the golden thryallis, paintbrush lily, Great valley gumplant, and the striking white silk floss tree.

The UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a promoter of nature at a California land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Want a preview of what’s in bloom? Click here!

Space is limited

Tour guides will meet us at La Kretz Garden Pavilion: 707 Tiverton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Click here for Google Map link).

There is limited parking at UCLA on weekdays, and we recommend taking public transportation, biking, or ride share options. The Metro, Culver City, and Santa Monica buses all have stops near the Botanical Garden.

Visitors can park in UCLA Parking Structure 2. There are also metered parking spots in Westwood Village and on Manning Ave.

UCLA or the ERRC is not responsible for any personal belongings stored during your visit. Visitors may wish to bring a light jacket or sweater due to the tour being outside.

I understand there may be photos & videos taken while participating or being close proximity to this event. By attending this event, I hereby grant permission to the Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center and/or Retirees Association at UCLA to use photographs and/or video of me in publications, news releases, online, and in other communications related to the mission of the UCLA Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center (ERRC). For questions about this release, contact Ayesha Dixon, adixon@errc.ucla.edu.

In-Person Tour-Hilbert Museum of California Art (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Hilbert Museum Entrance and Mural by Millard Sheets "Pleasure Along the Beach" from 1969, a 40ft x 16ft glass and tile mosaic.

Tour Description: A self-guided tour of an amazing collection of art by Californian artists. Docents are available inside the Museum for information and questions. Docents will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into the famous mural originally created for a Santa Monica Home Savings and Loan. Visit starts promptly at 11:00 am at the entrance to the Museum under this mural.

Highlights: There are seven Current Exhibits including:

North Wing-Jørgen Klubien at Disney and Pixar,

Radiant: Portable White Plastic Radios 1936-1960

California Art from The Permanent Collection

South Wing-

California Art Club’s 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

The Hilbert Museum of California Art is a U.S. museum located at Chapman University in Orange, California. More information at their website: Hilbertmuseum.org Address: 167 N Atchison St, Orange, CA 92866

Additional details will be emailed out to registrants a few days before the tour. Make sure your email address is correct before submitting your registration.

Parking: Is located adjacent to the Hillbert Museum. There is free 2-hour parking on nearby streets and free parking at a city parking structure on Lemon Street. Car pooling is encouraged.

Dining: Across the street from the Museum at the Old Santa Fe Train Station. As well as more restaurants in Old Town Orange a few blocks from the Hilbert.

Registration: This event is open to only UCLARA members (who my invite one guest per registrant) beginning August 13, 2026. Beginning August 27, 2026, this event will be open to both UCLARA and Emeriti members and guests (1 guest per registrant). All registration closes on Sept. 13, 2026. Not a UCLA RA member or need to renew your membership? Go to https://www.retirees.ucla.edu

There is NO cost for the tour; but the size of the group is limited to 20. If there is enough interest, we will offer a second group of 20 starting at 1:00pm.

Cancellation: If you register and then find you cannot make the tour, kindly advise Michael Heafey so we can fill your vacancy from the wait list.

Questions: Email Michael Heafey at heafeymj@gmail.com or call him at (310) 738-8134. Email preferred.

ERRC Cares: Fall Prevention & Healthy Aging (Tuesday, December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

“Fall Prevention & Healthy Aging Program”

The ERRC Cares Program Series is an initiative we implemented 2020. This series focuses on health, wellness, physical and mental well-being, and important self-care needs.

Please join us virtually for a Zoom program with our guest webinar lecturer, Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger as she leads a discussion focused on fall prevention, maintaining independence, and supporting healthy aging. Our guest speaker will share practical strategies and resources to help older dulls reduce their risk of falls and feel more confident in their everyday activities.

This Age-Friendly initiative is designed to support older adults, caregivers, and community members through education, early awareness, and connection to resources. Participants will learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for preventing falls, creating safer environment, and promoting independence as we age. To learn more about how the ERRC is putting the 10 Principles of an Age-Friendly University into practice.

This program advances UCLA’s Age-Friendly University Principles by expanding older adults’ access to health and wellness education (Principle 8), engaging UCLA’s retired community (Principle 9), and providing an accessible online learning opportunity (Principle 1 and 5).

Participants will learn how to:

Reduce the risk of falls through practical, everyday strategies
Identify common fall hazards and ways to create a safer environment
Support balance, mobility, and physical independence
Incorporate healthy aging practices into daily life
Connect with resources that promote safety and independence

Our speaker, Lakelyn Eichenberger, Ph.D. is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate with Home Instead, an Honor Company, who educates professionals, families, and communities on aging challenges and resources. A nationally recognized speaker and media contributor, she hosts the Caregiver Chats podcast and is deeply committed to helping aging adults and family caregivers navigate the complexities of caregiving.

Join Zoom Meeting

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The ERRC has a small dynamic workforce dedicated to serve our constituents.

www.errc.ucla.edu

emeriti@errc.ucla.edu

310.825.7456