We’re please to provide the following update on our branch’s upcoming meetings and events. Questions? Reach out to us at communications.branch1200@bcgrea.ca
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
SORTING OUT POST-RETIREMENT LIFE
Interactive Peer Workshop
Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, Room A, at 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Format: In Person Only (Limit 30 People)
Register: Click here to Register
Join us for an interactive peer workshop — share stories, struggles, successes, and hopes. Whether your retirement has been smooth, challenging, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome. Bring your experiences — or just come to listen and support others.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDEN TOUR
Where: Government House, 1401 Rockland Avenue
Time 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Format: In Person Only
Register: TBA
Explore the gardens of Government House. The outdoor garden tour covers a brief history of the house, the role of the Lieutenant Governor, and details about the gardens. You will explore most of the 20 gardens. Tours last about 60 minutes.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
AGM & LUNCH
Where: Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, Room A, at 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: TBD
Format: In Person Only
Register: TBA
Speaker TBA
Note: We are moving the AGM to Spring to follow our fiscal year end, which is now December 31st. We’ll report out on 2025 finances at this meeting.
Previous Meetings
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Presentation: You’ve Built Your Wealth. Learn How You Can Make it Work Harder.
Speakers: Rich Ulvild – Reverse Mortgages and Travis Koivula- Index Investing
Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, 1070 Tillicum Road
In person & via zoom

