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 Mission

To develop and deliver engaging opportunities for lifelong learners that stimulate their mental, physical and social wellbeing.

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 2026-2027 Board of Directors, Administrative Coordinator and Program Coordinator

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

Left to right, back row:  Neale Partington, Douglas Sellinger, Sidney Bowles, Karen McLaughlin, Terry Heal, Gwen Keith, Bev Cyca, Raynell Andreychuk, Christine Berg, Don Burlack

Front row: Penny Heal, Twila Cain, Susan Holmes, Dianne Swanson, Lovella Jones

Meet SUG’s 2026-2027 Board of Directors, Administrative Coordinator and Program Coordinator

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

Left to right, back row: Neale Partington, Douglas Sellinger, Sidney Bowles, Karen McLaughlin, Terry Heal, Gwen Keith, Bev Cyca, Raynell Andreychuk, Christine Berg, Don Burlack

Front row: Penny Heal, Twila Cain, Susan Holmes, Dianne Swanson, Lovella Jones

Executive Members

Dianne Swanson, President

Douglas Sellinger, Vice President

Karen McLaughlin, Treasurer

Neale Partington, Past-President

Administrative Coordinator

Christine Klassen

Program Coordinator 

Holly Paluck

Members at Large

Raynell Andreychuk, Christine Berg, Sidney Bowles, Don Burlack, Twila Cain, Bev Cyva, Penny Heal, Terry Heal, Susan Holmes, Lovella Jones, Gwen Keith

Executive Members

Dianne Swanson, President


Douglas Sellinger, Vice President


Karen McLaughlin, Treasurer


Neale Partington, Past-President

Administrative Coordinator

Christine Klassen

Program Coordinator

Holly Paluck

Members at Large

Raynell Andreychuk, Christine Berg, Sidney Bowles, Don Burlack, Twila Cain, Bev Cyva, Penny Heal, Terry Heal, Susan Holmes, Lovella Jones, Gwen Keith

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.