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• World Events Group 2 Wednesdays

  • Start
    01 May 2024
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  • End
    18 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    Marda Loop Community Centre

  World Events Discussion Group 2 

  This group focuses exclusively on international current events and related background issues. Members seek to broaden their knowledge and understanding about all regions of the world in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

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• Hags & Crones 1

  • Start
    21 May 2024
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  • End
    17 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Member's homes and on ZOOM

  Hags and Crones Group1

  This group seeks to hear women’s voices and value their thoughts, opinions and stories.

  We share experiences, learn from each other and talk about current issues, challenges and concerns. Our conversations examine “where we are now” in terms of identity, power and collective voice.

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• Hags & Crones 2

  • Start
    21 May 2024
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  • End
    17 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom online

  Hags and Crones 2

  
  

  Hags and Crones 2 is a women’s discussion group that meets on the third Tuesday of the month.
  

  We share our stories, experiences and opinions on a wide variety of topics. Our conversations range from current issues to personal concerns; from family to feminism, from activism to ageism.

  We are an open and welcoming group of peers where your voice will be heard and valued.

  
  

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• Hags & Crones 3

  • Start
    23 May 2024
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  • End
    26 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Online

  Hags and Crones 3: A Conversation Group

  We are a group of CALL women who meet to share our stories, to discuss public issues and personal challenges, and to explore our power and possibilities as women and as elders. Our group has eclectic interests.  
  

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• Walrus Magazine

  • Start
    18 Jun 2024
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  • End
    17 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Other Location

  The Walrus Magazine Discussion Group

  Every month Walrus (www.thewalrus.ca) has articles that intrigue, provoke and challenge and beg conversation. And that’s what we do. Members take turns leading a discussion on an article, and we cover 3 or 4 articles per meeting.

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• How Can You Think That? A Political Book Club

  • Start
    25 Jun 2024
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  • End
    24 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom until further notice

  How Can You Think That? 

  A Political Book Club
  

  Are you frustrated by the current level of political discussion and the polarization of opinions? There must be a better way to discuss politics than what we see on the Internet and television or hear in shouting matches between people who disagree with each other.

  Our political book club members are interested in bridging political divides and having intelligent, civilized conversations about why conservatives and liberals often find it hard to meet on common ground.

  We are a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds and ways of thinking.

  Every month, we feature a new book as our basis for discussion.

  Discussion are on Zoom until further notice
  

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• Tuesday Morning Walks

  • Start
    02 Jul 2024
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  • End
    24 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    various locations

  Tuesday Walks in the City of Calgary

  Theme: Enjoy a variety of walks while engaging in conversation with fellow CALL members, discovering new pathways and observing the natural and built environment within our city.

  How: A limit of 8 people including the leader will be pre-registered for each walk. To accommodate more CALL members and to provide a variety of levels of walking, leaders will provide several walks each week.

  Once you have registered for this new Interest Group, you will receive the weekly offerings from which to choose and to pre-register. Offerings will be emailed to registered Interest Group members on Thursdays. The pre-registration will close on Sundays after which time the leader will confirm your place by sending the meeting place details for the walk. Registration will be on a first come first serve basis. Once a walk is “full” the leader will keep a wait list or you may chose from another unfilled walk.

  Morning Walks: 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
  
  Everyone is asked to arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior. Please be dressed for varying winter weather conditions. As you know, Calgary weather can change at a moment's notice. Walks for the most part will be planned to travel on city pathways usually cleared, however icy spots can be unpredictable so poles and icers are a good accompaniment. 

  Weather cancellation policy: If Environment Canada website predicts at the start time of the walk temperature of -15 Celsius or -20 C windchill, check email for an eblast from the facilitator who will advise if the walk is cancelled.

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• Alberta Views

  • Start
    11 Jul 2024
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  • End
    12 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Crescent Heights Community Centre

  Alberta Views and Beyond Discussion Group

  Alberta Views (http://albertaviews.ca) is an award-winning magazine that covers political, economic, social and cultural issues of Alberta.

  This group has been meeting monthly to discuss topics covered in the latest albertaviews issue, with members leading the discussions on selected articles. Going forward, discussions may also include topics selected by members from other current publications relevant to Alberta.

  Click here for the web page with complete information.

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• Sketch Club

  • Start
    03 Sep 2024
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  • End
    17 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Rm #310 and Onine via Zoom

  The Sketch Club
  

  CALLing those who enjoy drawing and sketchbooks.  

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• Tuesday Wordfreaks

  • Start
    03 Sep 2024
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  • End
    24 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    43 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guides Centre

  Tuesday WORDFREAKS

  If you enjoy word games, you might be interested in learning to play Royalty. Each TUESDAY afternoon, the Word Freaks gather to battle wits over creating words with the letters they are dealt. Not easy to make a word if you have a fistful of vowels or indeed if you have no vowels! There are some rules to learn but you will have very willing helpers as guides. We have Lots of laughs and some serious debates about whether a word is legitimate.

  For those interested, we are also learning how to solve Cryptic Puzzles under the guidance of one of our members.

  If you are not sure, join us on a TUESDAY and give it a try. At this time we have room for a few more members.

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• Stitchery Studio

  • Start
    03 Sep 2024
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  • End
    03 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guides Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Stitchery Studio

  The purpose of the group is to allow members an opportunity to work on their own stitchery projects in the company of others, sharing ideas and techniques. The stitchery projects could involve all sorts of embroidery, knitting, crochet or even darning.

  Wheelchair Accessible

  Free Parking

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• Wednesday Improvers Bridge

  • Start
    04 Sep 2024
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  • End
    25 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    41 sessions
  • Location
    Online

  Wednesday improvers bridge

  Wednesday morning bridge is a friendly group of intermediate bridge players working together to improve our game in a social online setting. All tables play the same hands so we can debrief together. After each 4 hands, we switch partners. Throughout the year we organize review sessions and play with predealt hands to practice certain aspects of our game. You're welcome to play with us anytime to see how you like it or join us to watch and listen as a kibitzer.
  

  We use BridgeBase Online (BBO) and Zoom. 

  *Before you register, you must be a member of CALL. 

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• Canadian Authors Plus

  • Start
    05 Sep 2024
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  • End
    05 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Varies - Varsity Presbyterian/ Zoom online

  CANADIAN AUTHORS PLUS BOOK CLUB

  The focus of this club is on Canadian fiction and non-fiction. Non-Canadian authors are also considered. Books are selected in collaboration with the group. Members commit to regular meetings and volunteer to facilitate book discussions alone or with a partner. The book club is limited to twelve and membership in CALL is required.  

  Varsity Presbyterian Church 

  
  

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• Guitar Jam

  • Start
    05 Sep 2024
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  • End
    26 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    41 sessions
  • Location
    Room 310 cSpace

  Guitar Jam

  If your guitar is collecting dust in the closet, now is the time to dust it off and join us for some fun.

  Guitar Jam is an opportunity for guitar players to get together and play and sing their favourite songs.

  Participants are encouraged to bring a song or two that they would like to share with the group.

  Bring your ipad and a music stand if you have one.  Mandolins, banjos and harmonicas also welcome to join us.

  
  

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• Wordfreaks cSPACE

  • Start
    05 Sep 2024
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  • End
    21 Aug 2025
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    Suite #310, 1721 29 Ave S.W., in the historic King Edward School

  cSPACE Wordfreaks
  

  This is an ongoing group that meets throughout the year, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in cSpace. Address is 1721 – 29th Ave SW; room is on 3rd Floor, right next to the elevator.

  If you enjoy word games, you might be interested in learning to play Royalty. Each Thursday afternoon, the Word Freaks gather to battle wits over creating words with the letters they are dealt. Not easy to make a word if you have a fistful of vowels or indeed if you have no vowels! There are some rules to learn but you will have very willing helpers as guides. We have lots of laughs and some serious debates about whether a word is legitimate.

  For more information click here

  
  

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• World Events Group 3

  • Start
    06 Sep 2024
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  • End
    20 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Online with Zoom

  World Events Discussion Group 3 

  This group focuses exclusively on international current events and issues. Members seek to broaden their knowledge and understanding about all regions of the world in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

  For a full description click here. 

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• HK Mah Jong 1

  • Start
    06 Sep 2024
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  • End
    29 Aug 2025
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  • Schedule
    52 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace

  Hong Kong Mah Jong (Fridays) Group 1

  This is a fun, recreational game of mah jong based on Hong Kong rules. 

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• CALL of the Uke

  • Start
    07 Sep 2024
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  • End
    30 Aug 2025
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  • Schedule
    46 sessions
  • Location
    Room 310 cSpace

  CALL of the Uke

  If you enjoy singing and playing in a group session the CALL of the Uke Interest Group is for you. Interest Group Participants will introduce and lead a song of their choice each week . Facilitators will assist as required

  Participants should have an understanding of the ukulele and basic chord formations

  For more information visit details page.

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• Indigenous Awareness

  • Start
    09 Sep 2024
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  • End
    02 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    In person and on Zoom

  Indigenous Awareness

  The aim of the Indigenous Awareness Group is “kwayeskastasowin (Cree) or to “set things right.” We seek to build knowledge, awareness and understanding of Indigenous histories and world views and critically examine the implications of unconscious bias. We take responsibility for our part in co-creating “wahkohtowin,” a different and more “interconnected” future by becoming better relatives to the Land and to First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, so all may flourish.
  

  In-person: Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2, 2024; Jan 6, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, 2025

  On Zoom: Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, 2024; Jan 20, Feb 24, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, 2025

  
  

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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 1

  • Start
    10 Sep 2024
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  • End
    10 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary Guide Centre with online link via Zoom

  Our Lives Our Stories Group 1 

  Since we began in 2014, we have shared stories on our childhoods and careers, on facing retirement and travel.  We share our stories by emailing them to each other thus having time to offer thoughtful ideas for improving our writing.  We have shared in the pleasure of watching each other grow as writers.

  We usually spend time doing impromptu writing at our meetings.  We offer prompts to spur our creativity. For the full web page click here.
  

  
  

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• Mystery Book Club

  • Start
    10 Sep 2024
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  • End
    10 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace

  Mystery Book Club

  If you enjoy reading mysteries, whodunnits, espionage stories, detective fiction and other kinds of mysteries, this might be the group for you! Members of the group suggest and decide on what books will be read.

  Click here to open the Mystery Book Club  page.

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• CALL to the Cinema

  • Start
    11 Sep 2024
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  • End
    14 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    Online via zoom

  CALL to the Cinema

  We are a group of film lovers who meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays Online via Zoom to intensely discuss the best films currently showing in Calgary theatres.

  Films are chosen democratically. This process often allows us to discover the best in contemporary cinema before the films are widely known.

  Discussion centers on both the literary aspects of film such as character, story, symbolism and theme as well as the cinematic elements of music, costume, lighting and camera work. The goal of the group discussion is to bring out subtleties individual members might have missed.

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• Joy of Poetry: Discussion Group

  • Start
    12 Sep 2024
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  • End
    12 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  Joy of Poetry: Discussion Group

  Poetry is inspirational, intuitive, and mystical: a concise distillation of an idea. The Joy of Poetry Group welcomes all who have enjoyed or have yet to enjoy the written and the spoken word we know as a poem. We Invite you to engage with selected poetry and to share with your peers the poets who have moved something within you. Our group discusses poets from all periods.

  This group invites you to engage in the form and content of selected poetry and to share with your peers the poets who have moved something within you. We discuss poets from all periods, ancient to the most modern. We focus on meaning, language, images, sounds and all that which makes poetry the delightful, enriching experience it is. We meet once a month on the second Thursday from 1-3 pm by Zoom. This year for those who are zoomed-out a hybrid group of enthusiasts will meet in a private home and connect with their peers on Zoom.

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  Before you register, you must be a member of CALL.

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• Readers Theatre

  • Start
    13 Sep 2024
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  • End
    13 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Meeting Online & In Person

  Readers Theatre
  

  Readers Theatre is for those who enjoy reading aloud with expression. It requires only the voice to provide meaning to the text.
  

  As a group, we have evolved from reading complete plays to reading scenes or short plays.  This gives us the opportunity to bring our interpretation to the character and scene.  Our intent is that we should all participate and have fun.

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• We Love a Good Mystery

  • Start
    17 Sep 2024
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  • End
    17 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  We Love a Good Mystery

  This is a mystery interest group.
  

  Drop ins welcome.

  After there are 12 registered, a waitlist will be established.

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• Reading Non-Fiction

  • Start
    18 Sep 2024
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  • End
    14 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre - 2188 Brownsea Drive NW

  Reading Non-Fiction  
  
  We will consider recent works of non-fiction, allowing two sessions for each book. We will focus on evidence, arguments, and conclusions, as well as on the rhetorical strategies employed by the authors. More generally, we will consider the nature of the nonfiction genre itself. Members will divide up responsibility for leading discussions

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• Short Reads: Great Women Writers

  • Start
    19 Sep 2024
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  • End
    15 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom online

  Short Reads: Great Women Writers

  This CALL group is based on the idea that it is essential to hear both women’s and men’s voices. Historically, women’s voices were not valued.  As Elizabeth Lesser puts it in her book Cassandra Speaks, when women’s voices are heard, the full scope of human experience is shown.
  

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• Thursday Intermediate Bridge

  • Start
    19 Sep 2024
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  • End
    26 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    39 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre, at 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Thursday Intermediate Bridge 

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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 2

  • Start
    19 Sep 2024
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  • End
    19 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  Our Lives Our Stories Group 2

  Our life stories may not have changed the course of history, but our stories shape us. We want to invite you to be part of a group interested in writing stories based on our life experiences. We will share and discuss approaches to writing our memories. What gives our stories life will be explored together. As a group we will use prompts, old pictures and special mementos to start our writing process. Some of our writing can be done in the meeting and more can be done at home between meetings. We will be sharing our writing by providing an audience for each other. We hope, through practice and encouragement, to improve our written stories. 

  Facilitators: Terry Lende 

  For the web page click here.
  

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• Not So Common Law

  • Start
    23 Sep 2024
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  • End
    23 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    100

  Not So Common Law

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• Variety Book Club

  • Start
    24 Sep 2024
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  • End
    24 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Room 310 cSpace
  • Spaces left
    12

  Variety Book Club

  A variety of genres such as biographies, historical fiction, mysteries etc. have been chosen by the members. Members are asked to have read the book and be prepared to share their impressions.

  Participants must register before attending the meetings.

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• Intergenerational Speaker Series

  • Start
    25 Sep 2024
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  • End
    21 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Lincoln Park Room (J301), Mt. Royal University

  Intergenerational Speaker Series

  CALL has partnered with the Nursing Program at Mt. Royal University to offer a series of five lectures in the next year that will bring together older adults and university students to meet and engage in discussion. It will be a unique opportunity for learning and for forming new connections across generations.

  Watch the CALL newsletter for information about upcoming topics and speakers and link to the program website (www.mru.ca/igss) 

  Attendance is limited so be sure to register early.

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• CALL to the CPO

  • Start
    27 Sep 2024
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  • End
    09 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Jack Singer Concert Hall

  The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra offers seniors a unique way to experience the orchestra. The CPO has open rehearsals for seniors for select performances. It is a great opportunity to see and hear how an orchestra prepares for a performance.
  

  Tickets are only $15.00 cash.

  
  

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• World Events Group 1 Mondays

  • Start
    07 Oct 2024
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  • End
    15 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    31 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  World Events Discussion Group 1 

  This group focuses exclusively on international current events and related background issues. Members seek to broaden our knowledge and understanding about all regions of the world in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

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• Coed Cribbage

  • Start
    08 Nov 2024
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  • End
    27 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    32 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Coed Cribbage

  Whether a seasoned player or just ready to learn, all are welcome. 

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• Buddha, Body and Brain

  • Start
    02 Dec 2024
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  • End
    26 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    22 sessions
  • Location
    c-SPACE, Room 310

  Buddha, Body and Brain
  

  The practice and health benefits of Mindfulness Meditation has gained much attention in the last decade in the western world. The popularity of Jon Kat Zinn’s courses in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, have lead neuroscientists to validate the effects of meditation in the brain.

  In this course we will experience the health benefits of the meditative practices of, “paying attention on purpose, in the moment, without judgement”, as well as the benefits to health and well being of paying attention to the transitory nature of experience. The connection of these processes to the brain will also be discussed.
  All are welcome.

  Click here for the full web page.
  

  Register with the Facilitator:  Anne Shaw MSW
  

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• Asian Mah Jong #2

  • Start
    03 Dec 2024
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  • End
    13 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    21 sessions
  • Location
    Marda Loop Community Ass'n, 3130 - 16 St SW

  Asian Mah Jong #2

  The purpose of the group is to play Mah jong once a week. We use A Mah Jong Handbook by Eleanor Noss Whitney as our resource for playing and scoring.

  Participants will play in tables of 3 or 4. Groups will change each week so players have an opportunity to play with everyone. Mah jong sets will be provided by the facilitators or other participants. Participants are expected to email one of the facilitators if they are unable to attend.

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• Historical Events and Their Impact

  • Start
    04 Dec 2024
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  • End
    07 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace, Room 310

  HISTORICAL EVENTS AND THEIR IMPACT 

  World history is filled with people and events that are thought-provoking and that can help our understanding of various cultures, conflicts, nation states, achievements, and human interactions. In our twelve plus years of meeting, the interest group has enjoyed a wide variety of topics that have spanned the centuries and the globe.
  

  Registration is limited to 18 participants.

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  *Before you register, you must be a member of CALL.
  

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• Coffee By Zoom

  • Start
    07 Jan 2025
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  • End
    30 Sep 2025
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  • Schedule
    39 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Online

  COFFEE BY ZOOM 

  Are you missing the chance to visit with your CALL friends? Do you want to meet new members of CALL? Coffee by Zoom may be the answer for you! This chat group is designed to provide opportunities to discuss topics of interest to the group members. 

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• Current Events

  • Start
    09 Jan 2025
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  • End
    22 May 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Room 310, 1721 - 29th Ave S.W.

  Current Events Discussion Group 

  Participants discuss national, local and international current events.  We aim to provide a place where people can explore ideas and express points of view in an educated and non-confrontational way.

  For more information and to register visit Current Events Discussion

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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 3

  • Start
    13 Jan 2025
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  • End
    09 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary Girl Guides Centre

  Our Lives Our Stories Group 3

  Our life stories may not have changed the course of history, but our stories shape us. We want to invite you to be part of a group interested in writing stories based on our life experiences. We will share and discuss approaches to writing our memories. What gives our stories life will be explored together. 

  Facilitators:  Angela Swenson and Sherry Perdue 

  For more information and to register click here.

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• Calgary's History

  • Start
    21 Jan 2025
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  • End
    15 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    cSPACE Rm#310, King Edward

  Calgary's History

  1947 - 1975 Part II

  The Winter 2025 semester will largely focus on the 1960-1975 period, during which Calgary went through seismic changes. As in  the previous sessions, the format will largely consist of mini-presentations by Group members (10 to 15 minutes each followed by discussion), as well as some special guests.

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• Finding Peace and Joy Within

  • Start
    12 Mar 2025
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  • End
    11 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Room 310, cSpace

  Finding Peace and Joy Within 
  

  In this newest eight week session we will explore the ideas behind these ancient practices, and the modern understandings of how and why they work on both your inner and outer world. In addition, Barry will share some of what he learned from his trips to India.

  Each session will include periods of meditation (sitting comfortably in chairs) to allow participants the opportunity to experience the benefits for themselves, and the opportunity to share experiences and insights with others.

  All are welcome. Drop Ins are welcome.

  Register with facilitator.

  Facilitator: Barry Ronellenfitch P.Eng.
  

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• Health and Wellness

  • When
    07 Apr 2025
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  Geriatric Giants with a Twist

  Have you or someone you know experienced a fall, depression, incontinence, dizziness, delirium, osteoporosis, and more? Did you know that these symptoms are called the geriatric giants? Join Dr. Cheryl Okoli, DHA as she takes us on an interactive, fun, educational journey with some health promotional tips to tackle and/or prevent 8 of these geriatric giants!

  Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Okoli, DHA

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• CALL Bellringer Tour - Tour 1

  • When
    11 Apr 2025
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Christ Church - 3602 8th Street SW
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  Entrance is by voluntary donation to The Bell Fund.

  You will need to wear comfortable clothes which allow your arms to rise above your head and flat shoes. For your safety, please do not wear long skirts or loose jackets that can be caught in a moving rope.

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• CALL Bellringer Tour - Tour 2

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Christ Church - 3602 8th Street SW
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    0

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  Entrance is by voluntary donation to The Bell Fund.

  You will need to wear comfortable clothes which allow your arms to rise above your head and flat shoes. For your safety, please do not wear long skirts or loose jackets that can be caught in a moving rope.

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• CALL Bellringer Tour - Tour 3

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Christ Church - 3602 8th Street SW
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  Entrance is by voluntary donation to The Bell Fund.

  You will need to wear comfortable clothes which allow your arms to rise above your head and flat shoes. For your safety, please do not wear long skirts or loose jackets that can be caught in a moving rope.

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• CALL Cafe Calgary's 150th

  • When
    14 Apr 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church - Scott Hall

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  Come Celebrate Calgary's 150th Birthday!

  Calgary's story begins with its Indigenous roots, followed by Fort Calgary (now The Confluence) 150 years ago.

  A panel from the ongoing Calgary's History group will explore these exciting milestones and welcome comments from Café attendees.

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• The West and Quebec Through Their Literature

  • Start
    15 Apr 2025
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  • End
    10 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    online

  The West and Quebec Through Their Literature

  A collaborative effort between the Calgary Association of Lifelong Learners (CALL) and the McGill Community of Lifelong Learning (MCLL) this discussion group will provide participants with an opportunity to increase, through literature, their appreciation of two distinctive places—the Canadian prairies and Quebec.

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• Treks and Travels

  • When
    16 Apr 2025
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  A Different View: East Africa from Two Perspectives
  

  In the 1970s there was a devastating drought in East Africa and the Kenyans needed help recovering. Between 1977 and 1980, Dr. Paul Paetkau, a biologist/ecologist, was an advisor to the Kenyan Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization, and the Rural Development Department of the National Christian Council. It was a meaningful experience. He returned in 2010, to spend four months in Africa, during which time he travelled for 43 days by truck from Capetown to Nairobi.

  Come hear Paul’s stories and see his photographs of living and working in Kenya and travelling through East Africa.

  Speaker: Dr. Paul Paetkau, Biologist/Ecologist

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• Medieval History: The First Crusade - Session #2

  • Start
    22 Apr 2025
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  • End
    29 Apr 2025
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    cSPACE Rm 310 Marda Loop

  Medieval History: The First Crusade - Session #2

  Few events in history are told with such enthusiasm and error as the crusades. These three sessions will investigate the background and reality of the First Crusade. Starting in 1095, why did thousands of men, with some women, set out for Jerusalem? Who were they and how did they survive the long campaign from Christendom (Western Europe) to the Levant (Middle East)? 

  Although there is desperation, brutality and death to be recognized, information on the First Crusade will be provided with a light touch and even some admiration.

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• CPO Registration - French Impressions: Poulanc’s Organ Concerto

  • When
    09 May 2025
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    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Jack Singer Concert Hall
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    75

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  Multi-Grammy-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta draws out all the colours of the orchestra in this Calgary Phil concert of French music, including Jacques Ibert’s vivid musical postcards of Mediterranean locales, Lili Boulanger’s dreamy tone poem, and Debussy’s vibrant triptych depicting his “old friend, the sea … always endless and beautiful.” Jean-Willy Kunz joins the Orchestra on the Jack Singer Concert Hall’s mighty Carthy organ for Francis Poulenc’s Organ Concerto.
  

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• History and the Arts

  • Start
    27 May 2025
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  • End
    10 Jun 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    On Zoom and in person at Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  History and the Arts

  A Whirlwind Tour of History and the Arts from Their Beginnings to the Present 

  This spring, History and the Arts will provide a rapid overview of History and the Arts from their beginnings through to the modern era. Designed for CALL members who are new to the topic and for those who have participated in previous sessions and would like to review and reconnect.

  May 27 and June 3: on Zoom

  June 10: in person at Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church, Meeting Area on 2nd Floor

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• Art On Your iPad

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
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  • End
    27 May 2026
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom

  ART ON YOUR IPAD

  EXPLORING THE PROCREATE APP

  By joining this interest group (CALL Procreate Club), you will learn how to use the Procreate App on the iPad, iPad’s operating system, and Google Drive. No previous experience using an iPad, Procreate or Google Drive is required. Also, no drawing or painting experience is necessary.

  Enrollment will close on September 5, 2025, and new members cannot join until September 2026.

  Registration is limited to 20 CALL Members.

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