University of Saskatchewan Retirees Association (USRA)

The purpose of the Association is to promote and safeguard the interests and welfare of retirees and to provide a means of sustaining a continuing relationship among retirees and between retirees and the University.

Announcements

Recently added:  

  • The September 2026 newsletter is available for viewing and download on the Newsletters page above.
  • The 2025-2026 Board members and Standing Committee members are listed on the About page above.
  • The USRA has worked closely with USask to create an exclusive opportunity for USRA members to maintain their email accounts for a $35 annual fee. Please visit our Member Information Page for additional details regarding this benefit.

Be informed about tax scams and other scams described in The Little Black Book of Scams, 2nd Canadian edition published in 2018. This Canadian edition is based on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission publication The Little Black Book of Scams which was updated in 2023.

Upcoming Activities

Watch your e-mail for an invitation to attend a couple of weeks before each event.

Speakers, Luncheons, Tours and Events

Luncheon presentations are held at Saskatchewan Hall, Western Development Museum (unless otherwise specified).

Monday, November 30, 2026

3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

President’s Holiday Reception held at Marquis Hall

 

University President Vince Bruni-Bossio welcomes USRA members to their annual holiday reception. 

President Bruni-Bossio on campus

Wednesday, January 20, 2027

11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Angela Turner, SOS Legacies 

“What Happens to a Lifetime of Stories?  The Legacy We Leave Behind”

Image of Angela Turner

Wednesday, March 17, 2027 

11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Speaker TBA

Huskie Women’s Championship Sports Teams (wear green for Huskies) 

huskies logo

Wednesday, April 21, 2027

11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Dr. Bill Waiser, Historian

 image of Bill Waiser

Wednesday, May 19, 2027

11:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Ken Pontikes

Nutana Collegiate and its Art Collection

image of Nutana Collegiate

Reserve the following dates for presentations at the WDM.  Speakers TBA.    

  • November 4, 2026
  • February 17, 2027
  • September 14, 2027
  • October 13, 2027
  • November 3, 2027

Not on our e-mail list?  Send us an e-mail at ss.usra@usask.ca so we can add you to our list.

Suggestions?  Please let us know by e-mail if you have suggestions for topics or presenters!

USask and Saskatoon Community

USask:

  • PAWS Login to PAWS to see news and upcoming events on your personalized My Announcements list.
    NOTE:  Check the Settings for My Announcements to select the categories of news you are interested in.

  • Retirement Channel (PAWS sign-in required) Retirees now have access to information on the Retirement Channel through PAWS.

  • USask Calendar of Dates and Events Search this calendar by college for virtual and other events. 

Saskatoon Seniors Continuing Learning Inc. (SSCL)

  • SSCL, in collaboration with the College of Arts & Science, offers non-degree courses to people aged 55 and better. These popular courses deal with a wide range of literary, political, scientific, historical, religious, and artistic subjects.  

Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA)

  • SCOA hosts many seminars and activities of interest to our members.

  • Calendar of Events See SCOA's calendar for upcoming seminars and events.

  • YouTube channel  Many recorded seminars are available for viewing on the SCOA's YouTube channel.