UCLA Retirees Association upcoming events

Retiree Open Enrollment Help Desk (Session 1) (Thursday, November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Open Enrollment is the annual opportunity for University of California retirees to review, update, or make changes to their benefits for the upcoming calendar year. If you do not make changes during Open Enrollment, your current health coverage will generally continue into the next plan year; however, your premiums and out-of-pocket costs may change.

The UCLA Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center (ERRC) invites you to join one of our virtual Open Enrollment Help Desk sessions with a UCLA Health Care Facilitator. These sessions are offered in a live Zoom Q&A format during the Open Enrollment period and are designed to answer your remaining questions after reviewing the Open Enrollment materials.

Before attending, participants are strongly encouraged to watch the pre-recorded 2026 UCLA Retiree Open Enrollment Highlights presentation, which provides a comprehensive overview of this year’s benefits, important updates, and enrollment information. A link to the video will be provided with your registration confirmation. Reviewing the presentation in advance will help make the Help Desk sessions more productive and allow the facilitator to focus on answering your specific questions.

Please note: The UCLA Health Care Facilitator (HCF) assists with escalated medical, dental, and vision plan issues that have not been resolved through your health plan or other appropriate resources. The HCF is not the first point of contact for questions regarding retiree checks, plan premiums, enrollment, eligibility, or coverage. For those matters, please contact the Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) at 800-888-8267 or log in to UCRAYS for assistance.

Registration is required. Please register for only one Help Desk session so that as many retirees as possible have the opportunity to participate.

If you are unable to attend this session, you may register for one of the following Zoom Help Desk sessions

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5:00–6:00 p.m.

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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

Retiree Open Enrollment Help Desk (Session 2) (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Registration is required. Please register for only one Help Desk session so that as many retirees as possible have the opportunity to participate.

If you are unable to attend this session, you may register for one of the following Zoom Help Desk sessions (space permitting):

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 5:00–6:00 p.m.

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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

Viewing & Discussion of the Paley Archive "Great Television Moments-What We Watched" (Tuesday, November 17, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Sponsored by the UCLA Retirees Association

Tour Description:

We have a rare opportunity to experience this West coast version of the Paley Center for Media, which is headquartered in New York City. Our special 2 hour tour is on Tuesday Nov. 17, 2026 at 11am.

Your visit will begin with Managers Gary and Martin, who will give an entertaining and informative overview of the Paley Center for Media’s history and mission. The presentation will be punctuated by a lively discussion about the current state of television and media, along with some fun television and film trivia—so be ready to test your knowledge!

A Look Back at Television History

Following the presentation, we’ll watch one of the Paley Archive’s special programs, Great Television Moments: What We Watched, which takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of television and highlights some of the programs and moments that have become part of our shared cultural memory.

Remember the days of black and white TV? The media that brought westerns, mysteries, adventures and comedies; not to mention world news and sports to homes across the nation? That small screen that brought the world into your living rooms. Well, that programming has been saved and is on display for our eyes and ears to remember and re-experience.

Often referred to as a national treasure, the Paley Archive—The Paley Center for Media’s permanent collection—is an invaluable resource that began with 718 broadcast programs and has since evolved into a world-class media collection featuring over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. The Paley Archive offers an extraordinary window into the history of entertainment, sports, and news capturing the moments that continue to shape us as a society.

Each UCLARA guest will have the opportunity to choose a program to watch on their own laptop from the Paley Archive’s extraordinary collection of more than 165,000 television and radio programs.

The collection spans virtually every era and genre of broadcasting—from beloved classics such as The Honeymooners, Your Show of Shows, and The Twilight Zone to more recent favorites including This Is Us, Hacks, and The Pitt.

Whether you want to revisit an old favorite, discover something you’ve never seen, or take a nostalgic trip back to a particular time in television history, there’s something for everyone in the Paley Archive.

Parking: 2 hours free in Beverly Hills lot #7 at 450 N. Rexford Drive, adjacent to the Beverly Hills Civic Center. (after 2 hours, cost is $1 per 30 minutes)

Registration: This event is open to UCLARA members and one guest only until October 14, 2026. Beginning Sunday November 1, 2026, this event will be open to both UCLARA and Emeriti members and guests (1 guest per registration). ALL registration closes on Thursday November 12, 2025.

Not a UCLA RA member? Join now to renew or enroll. https://www. retirees.ucla.edu

There NO cost for the tour; but tour size is very limited and registration is required. Kindly provide an emergency contact and their phone number for both registrants and any guests.

Cancellation: If, after registering for this event, you find that you cannot make it, kindly send me an email (address below) so we may fill your spot from the wait list. Last day to cancel is Tuesday November 3. 2025

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

Retiree Open Enrollment Help Desk (Session 3) (Wednesday, November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Registration is required. Please register for only one Help Desk session so that as many retirees as possible have the opportunity to participate.

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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

UCLARA Annual Holiday Luncheon (Wednesday, December 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Join the festivities at our Annual Holiday Party!!

This year, we are invigorated to host our in-person Holiday Luncheon at the historic El Coyote restaurant. A wide array of Giveaways, fun, conversation, too. Our nominal cost is $43 per person. Holiday party garb is encouraged!

El Coyote

7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

We have a price fixe menu that you can order from at your table.

Check it out at their website. https://elcoyotecafe.com/

In March 5, 1931, Blanche March and her husband, George, opened the doors of El Coyote Mexican Cafe for the very first time. The original location was a tiny spot on First Street and La Brea in Los Angeles, CA. Today’s location at 7312 Beverly Boulevard has an impressive seating capacity of 375 and continues to be L.A.s favorite traditional Mexican Restaurant.

As at past holiday parties, we will continue our UCLARA tradition of collecting donations for the UCLA Community Programs Food Closet. We can make a difference in the lives of the many students who visit this closet on a daily basis. Last year we collected over $1,100.00 in gift cards to support the students. If you would like to contribute, please bring a gift card from Ralph’s (the nearest grocery store to campus). Be sure to bring the gift card's receipt.

We have a private dining room (with its own restroom) for our party this year. There a few steps up to our room and there is an accessible entrance as well.

If you invite a guest to join us-you MUST provide an emergency contact name and phone number for that guest.

Parking: Behind the restaurant in their parking lot-free! There is limited street parking within walking distance of the restaurant.

Payments: The Association’s payment processor, AffiniPay, can process credit cards from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover. For each credit card payment, you’ll need to enter the CVV number (i.e., security code, generally 3 or 4 digits) found on the back of the credit card as well as the card number and expiration date. You'll also be asked for the other usually requested information to complete the transaction.

If you prefer to pay by check, kindly make the check out to "UCLARA" and mail to Michael Heafey

4316 Vinton Avenue

Culver City, CA 90232

Cancellation Policy: If a cancellation is necessary, a full refund will be given if the cancellation is requested before Thursday, December 1, 2026. For any cancellations after December 1, a full refund will be made only if a person on the waiting list can take your place. After December 5, no refunds will be given.

Questions: Email Michael Heafey heafeymj@gmail.com or call/text me at (310) 738-8134

NOTE: If you feel ill within 5 days of the event, PLEASE do not attend out of respect for your fellow retirees.

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.

BUONE FESTE!

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.

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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