About the Seniors’ University Group

About the Seniors’ University Group

Lifelong Learning Boosts Healthy Connections: Mind, Body & Spirit

Lifelong Learning Boosts Healthy Connections: Mind, Body & Spirit

SUG's Vision 

To be the premiere source for seniors’ learning in Southern Saskatchewan, and while doing so, provide opportunities for social interaction and development of community.

SUG's Vision 

To be the premiere source for seniors’ learning in Southern Saskatchewan, and while doing so, provide opportunities for social interaction and development of community.

SUG'S Mission

To develop and deliver engaging learning opportunities for seniors that stimulate their mental, physical and social development.

Meet SUG’s 2024-2025 Volunteer Board of Directors

The SUG Board is posing for a picture in front of a building.

Left to right, top row: Don Burlack, Sid Bowles, Neale Partington, Terry Heal

Middle row: Penny Heal, Diane Mullan, Yolanda Schappert

Front row: Linea Noels, Dianne Swanson, Maria Reardon, Sylvia Keall

Meet SUG’s 2024-2025 Volunteer Board of Directors

The SUG Board is posing for a picture in front of a building.

Left to right, top row: Don Burlack,
Sid Bowles, Neale Partington, Terry Heal

Middle row: Penny Heal, Diane Mullan,
Yolanda Schappert

Front row: Linea Noels, Dianne Swanson,
Maria Reardon, Sylvia Keall

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Executive Members

Neale Partington, President

Linea Noels, First Vice President, Communications Chair

Diane Mullan, Second Vice President, Education Chair

Yolanda Schappert, Treasurer

Maria Reardon, Past-President

Recording Secretary Susan Holmes

Program Coordinator Donna Kovatch

Members at Large

Sidney Bowles, Don Burlack, Lovella Jones,

Penny Heal, Terry Heal,

Sylvia Keall, Sandy Nasewich, Dianne Swanson

*On Leave of Absence, **Non-Voting Member

Executive Members

Neale Partington, President

Linea Noels, First Vice President, Communications Chair

Diane Mullan, Second Vice President, Education Chair

Yolanda Schappert, Treasurer

Maria Reardon, Past-President

Recording Secretary Susan Holmes

Program Coordinator Donna Kovatch

Members at Large

Sidney Bowles, Don Burlack, Kim Engel,

Penny Heal, Terry Heal,

Sylvia Keall, Sandy Nasewich, Dianne Swanson

*On Leave of Absence, **Non-Voting Member

History of the Seniors’ University Group 

In Spring 1977, a group of seniors approached the University of Regina about the feasibility of providing courses to test the demand for non-credit learning for seniors. There was a demand, alright. Nearly five decades later, Regina and area adults aged 50+ are still eager to learn, and SUG is eager to help.

History of the Seniors’ University Group 

In Spring 1977, a group of seniors approached the University of Regina about the feasibility of providing courses to test the demand for non-credit learning for seniors. There was a demand, alright. Nearly five decades later, Regina and area adults aged 50+ are still eager to learn, and SUG is eager to help.

SUG’s Supporters

SUG’s Supporters

How to donate to the Seniors’ University Group


Cheques are payable to the University of Regina, please mail your cheque filled out with the desired amount and the "memo" line indicating that it is for Seniors' University Group to the following address:

Attn: Marc Butikofer, PA 110.8

3737 Wascana Parkway, University of Regina

Regina, SK  S4S 0A2

Eligible donations will receive a tax receipt for the year in which the donation is received.

How to donate to the Seniors’ University Group


Cheques are payable to the University of Regina, please mail your cheque filled out with the desired amount and the "memo" line indicating that it is for Seniors' University Group to the following address:

Attn: Marc Butikofer, PA 110.8

3737 Wascana Parkway, University of Regina

Regina, SK  S4S 0A2

Eligible donations will receive a tax receipt for the year in which the donation is received.

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I have been writing my Memoirs during the past 4 to 5 years and have received invaluable help from attending the class which is now titled "Writing Memoirs and Creative Stories." I love listening to the stories told by the other members of the class. 

– Ann G.

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