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• Calgary's First Century: 1875-1975

  • Start
    16 Sep 2025
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  • End
    01 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Rm #310 King Edward

  Calgary's First Century: 1875-1975

  Explore 100 years of Calgary’s rich history. Since Fall 2023, sessions of Calgary’s History have been uncovering Calgary’s history with member presentations, special guest speakers and the occasional field trip. The conversation continues!

  Previous involvement is not required. We’ll explore familiar stories and uncover hidden gems during exploration of Calgary’s transformation from 1875 to 1975.

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  For registration information or to join the waitlist, visit: Registration

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• Jazz Nebula Series

  • Start
    22 Nov 2025
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  • End
    29 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Scarboro United Church 134 Scarboro Ave SW

  Jazz Nebula Six Performance Series

  #1 The Great American Songbook

  #2 Horace Silver Tribute

  #3 George Gershwin Tribute

  #4 The Great Saxophonists

  #5 Cole Porter Tribute

  #6 Thelonious Monk Tribute

  Doors Open at 1:00, Rush Seating

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• Historical Events and Their Impact

  • Start
    14 Jan 2026
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  • End
    16 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    29 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.
  

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• Buddha, Body and Brain

  • Start
    16 Mar 2026
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  • End
    30 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    19 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.

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• HK Mah Jong 1

  • Start
    03 Apr 2026
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  • End
    27 Aug 2027
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  • Schedule
    62 sessions
  • Location
    cSPACE Marda Loop 1721-29 Av SW

  Hong Kong Mah Jong (Fridays) Group 1

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

  For more info, go to the details page.

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• Bridge Intermediate in person and Online

  • Start
    27 Apr 2026
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  • End
    30 Aug 2027
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  • Schedule
    71 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Room 310 & Online

  Bridge Intermediate In Person cSpace and Online

  This friendly bridge group has players at intermediate and advanced skill levels. Some of us meet in person at cSpace, while some prefer to meet online using BBO and Zoom.

  For more info, go to details page.

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• Thursday Wordfreaks cSPACE

  • Start
    07 May 2026
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  • End
    17 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    28 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.

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• Coffee By Zoom

  • Start
    12 May 2026
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  • End
    21 Sep 2027
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  • Schedule
    72 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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• CALL to the Cinema

  • Start
    13 May 2026
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  • End
    12 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    17 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.

  CALL Members: click here for more info and to register

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• Variety Book Club

  • Start
    26 May 2026
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  • End
    22 Jun 2027
  • Schedule
    12 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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• Lawn Bowling

  • Start
    27 May 2026
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  • End
    26 Aug 2026
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  • Schedule
    14 sessions
  • Location
    Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club

  Lawn Bowling at Stanley Park

  Please arrive no later than 9:15 am so that we can register attendance and organize the draw.   After we finish our games we socialize with coffee and tasty treats and usually finish by noon.

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• Sketch Club

  • Start
    02 Jun 2026
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  • End
    18 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Rm #310 and Onine via Zoom

  The Sketch Club
  

  The Sketch Club is an art group that is guided by facilitators and led by peers to enrich the members’ experience and knowledge of art and drawing. We explore various aspects of art through compositional analysis, constructive feedback, concentrated practice, examination of renowned artists’ work and discussions of local art developments and events.
  

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• Tuesday Morning Walks

  • Start
    02 Jun 2026
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  • End
    14 Sep 2027
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  • Schedule
    68 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.

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• Wednesday Morning Online Bridge

  • Start
    03 Jun 2026
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  • End
    08 Sep 2027
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  • Schedule
    67 sessions
  • Location
    Online

  Wednesday Morning Online Bridge

  Wednesday morning Online (Zoom and BBO) bridge is a friendly group of intermediate bridge players. All tables play the same hands so we can debrief together. After each 4 hands, we switch partners.  You're welcome to play with us anytime to see how you like it, or join us to watch and listen as a kibitzer.
  

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• Guitar Jam

  • Start
    04 Jun 2026
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  • End
    24 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    46 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.

  CALL Members: click here for more info and to register
  

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• CALL of the Uke

  • Start
    13 Jun 2026
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  • End
    24 Jul 2027
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  • Schedule
    50 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

  CALL Members: click here for more info and to register
  

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• Readers Theatre

  • Start
    26 Jun 2026
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  • End
    25 Jun 2027
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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.

  CALL members click here for more details or to register.  

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• Not So Common Law

  • Start
    29 Jun 2026
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  • End
    28 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom online
  • Spaces left
    100

  Not So Common Law

  We are going to explore the historical and social background of some of the intriguing, interesting and important legal cases which have had lasting impact on our society and affect our lives today. Each month we will have a presentation about some of these famous and fascinating cases, plus the opportunity to discuss legal current affairs. Legal issues and law cases will be based on current events and participants' interests.
  

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• Finding Peace and Joy Within

  • Start
    08 Jul 2026
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  • End
    11 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    17 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.

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• World Events Group 1 Mondays

  • Start
    13 Jul 2026
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  • End
    28 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    13 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.

  For a full description click here.

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• World Events Group 2 Wednesdays

  • Start
    15 Jul 2026
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  • End
    18 Aug 2027
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  • Schedule
    27 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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• Coed Cribbage

  • Start
    28 Aug 2026
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  • End
    04 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    37 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Coed Cribbage

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

  For more info, go to details page.

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• Tuesday Wordfreaks

  • Start
    01 Sep 2026
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  • End
    29 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    44 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.

  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
    01 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    20 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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• Canadian Authors Plus

  • Start
    03 Sep 2026
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  • End
    03 Jun 2027
  • 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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• Introduction to Folk Dancing

  • When
    05 Sep 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
  • Location
    10th Calgary Sara Scout Hall, 609 Rideau Road SW
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Please come out for a first-time-ever collaboration between CALL and the Calgary International Folkdancing Club (a non-profit organization). The Introduction to Folkdancing program is an opportunity to learn what folkdancing is, where the dances come from and why it is fun and good for you.

  The club is opening its doors warmly to CALL members and up to 2 of your guests for no charge in order to share the beauty and joy of folk dancing. If you are curious, active, engaged and eager to experience the cultures of the world through the language of folk dancing, this open house event is for you. No partner or dance experience is required. 

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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 1

  • Start
    08 Sep 2026
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  • End
    22 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary Girl 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
    08 Sep 2026
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  • End
    11 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    9 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.

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• Asian Mah Jong

  • Start
    08 Sep 2026
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  • End
    25 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    36 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guides Centre, 2188 Brownsea Drive NW

  Asian Mah Jong

  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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• Alberta Views

  • Start
    08 Sep 2026
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  • End
    08 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    C-SPACE 1721-29 AV SW

  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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• Bridge for Beginners

  • Start
    10 Sep 2026
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  • End
    26 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre, at 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Bridge for Beginners 

  The game of Bridge can provide a lifetime of enjoyment and learning, and you can actually start to play pretty quickly!

  For more information checkout  details page.

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• Thursday Intermediate Bridge

  • Start
    10 Sep 2026
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  • End
    29 Jul 2027
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  • Schedule
    45 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guide Centre, at 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Thursday Intermediate Bridge 

  Current group members have varying degrees of skill beyond Bridge basics and enjoy the social aspects of playing in person, as well as learning new aspects of the game.
  

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• Joy of Poetry

  • Start
    10 Sep 2026
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  • End
    08 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  Joy of Poetry

  This CALL interest group meets once a month on the second Thursday from 1-2:30 pm by Zoom. 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. When it is their turn to present, group members are asked to choose a favorite poet, select 6-10 of that poet’s poems and email either a PDF or link to the coordinators who will distribute it to the group. At the group meeting, we generally take turns reading the poems aloud and explore what we perceive. If there are ten of us in the group, we will each facilitate once a year.
  

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• Current Events

  • Start
    10 Sep 2026
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  • End
    10 Dec 2026
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    cSpace Room 310, 1721-29th Ave SW

  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.

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• Hunting the Tirpitz's Ghost

  • When
    10 Sep 2026
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    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church 4612 Varsity Dr NW
  • Spaces left
    166

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  Special Program

  Hunting the Tirpitz's Ghost

  A Diver's Accidental Journey into History

  Almost impossible to reach, and impossible to ignore, Winston Churchill declared her destruction one of the highest priorities of the entire war.

  This presentation will take you into the cockpit of a midget submarine, into the freezing depths of a Norwegian fjord, and into one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries of the Second World War. It will set the historical scene, follow the search for X5, reveal what was found in those cold dark waters — and what remains unanswered to this day.

  Presenter: Tom Feuchtwanger

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• World Events Group 3

  • Start
    11 Sep 2026
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  • End
    11 Jun 2027
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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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• We❤️2Tangle

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
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  • End
    12 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guides Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  We❤️2Tangle 

  This 2 hour Zentangle ® class offers a place to continue learning about tangling as a meditative practice and art form. We are an ongoing group that meets to explore many possible avenues of Zentangle art including new tangles, techniques or Zentangle inspired projects. Registration is capped at 20 members who have taken the prerequisite class, “Introduction to Zentangle”.

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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 3

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
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  • End
    28 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    20 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 Annie Caldwell

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• Health and Wellness

  • Start
    14 Sep 2026
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  • End
    14 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  Health and Wellness

  We look at topics that relate to keeping a healthy body and mind.

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• Walrus Magazine

  • Start
    15 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Marda Loop Community Centre 3130 16 St SW

  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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• Hags & Crones 2

  • Start
    15 Sep 2026
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  • End
    20 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    8 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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• We Love a Good Mystery

  • Start
    15 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  We Love a Good Mystery

  This is a mystery interest group meeting online via zoom to discuss mystery books.  Drop ins are welcome.

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• Open Studio

  • Start
    16 Sep 2026
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  • End
    28 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    21 sessions
  • Location
    Online via Zoom or In Person (check webpage for details)

  Open Studio 

  The Open Studio interest group encourages explorations of creativity through visual art. The group has explored classical drawing and painting methods as well as practices such as zentangle, drawing on fabric, eco-printing, handmade books, collage, and outdoor sketching. We select our learning interests as a group. From time-to-time members share interests and expertise through mini-tutorials. We meet in person bimonthly as well as separately on Zoom for those unable to participate in person. Some prior experience in drawing or design is helpful but not essential.
  

  Facilitator(s): Barbara Amos, Sherryl Jeffries

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• Treks and Travels

  • When
    16 Sep 2026
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    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church

  Egypt Offline

  Egypt’s history goes back over 3000 years and some of that history is revealed in the numerous archeological sites around the country. Our presenter will also share his experiences travelling “solo”, the pros and the cons, especially in the city of Cairo.

  Speaker: Frank Spina

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• Short Reads: Great Women Writers

  • Start
    17 Sep 2026
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  • End
    15 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    8 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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• Our Lives Our Stories Group 2

  • Start
    17 Sep 2026
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  • End
    17 Jun 2027
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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: Sandy Harper-Jaques; Claudette Whiting

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• Great Directors 2

  • Start
    17 Sep 2026
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  • End
    26 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Facilitators' Home

  GREAT DIRECTORS 2

  Notable Women Directors

  Fall 2026 Session

  The overall objective of the group is for members to increase their understanding and appreciation of the collaborative art of filmmaking in general, and particularly their knowledge of the work of noteworthy movie directors from various countries and eras.

  Members will view each film together and then share their responses and insights into various aspects of the film, such as screenplay, direction, acting, production design, cinematography, themes and symbols, sound, and editing. The facilitators will provide background notes for each film. Members who wish to do so may lead the discussion of a particular film.

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• Vested Interest

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church
  • Spaces left
    178

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  Special Program

  Vested Interest
  Climate Change Walking Art

  Come and enjoy an afternoon with Ellen Monaghan, a talented seamstress and teller of truths about climate change. Models will showcase her garments with original graphics as she relates interesting stories about global warming and environmental degradation.
  

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• CALL Cafe - Greg Gerla

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Varsity Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary
  • Spaces left
    194

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  CALL Café: Season Opener Event

  Greg Gerla, a commercial and fine art photographer based in Calgary, will introduce his photographic journey. Get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes stories of a photographer’s life. 

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• Reading Non-Fiction

  • Start
    23 Sep 2026
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  • End
    19 May 2027
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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

  Location: 

  Girl Guide Centre 2188 Brownsea Drive NW

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• CALL to the CPO

  • Start
    24 Sep 2026
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  • End
    07 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Jack Singer Concert Hall

  CALL to the CPO

  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.

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• Variety Too Book Club

  • Start
    24 Sep 2026
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  • End
    27 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    Girl Guides Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  VARIETY TOO BOOK CLUB

  
  

  The Variety Book Club Too, is engaged in exploring the intricacies and tapestry of life through a variety of book genres, both fiction and non-fiction. It is focused on being an engaging, respectful space for book lovers to share their insights and perspectives, born from turning pages together.

  
  

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• How Can You Think That? A Political Book Club

  • Start
    29 Sep 2026
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  • End
    29 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    9 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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• Science and Environment

  • When
    06 Oct 2026
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    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
  • Spaces left
    295

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  Exploring the Role of Global Carbon Markets

  We've all heard of carbon credits, but very few of us understand what they are or how they work in stimulating environmental initiatives Around the world, governments are using carbon markets to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions to reduce emissions. This talk will explain how these markets actually work, from Europe and California to Alberta and beyond. We will discuss how putting a dollar value on carbon is reshaping investment, innovation, and industry behaviour. 

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• CALL to the Opera

  • Start
    14 Oct 2026
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  • End
    14 Apr 2027
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW

  CALL to the Opera

  The Calgary Opera is again welcoming CALL members to their Thursday evening dress rehearsals. This season, there are three magnificent performances! These performances will appeal to both opera lovers, as well as members new to this musical genre.
  

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• 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • When
    15 Oct 2026
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom On-line
  • Spaces left
    200

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  2026 Annual General Meeting, with Special Resolution

  October 15, 10 am

  On Zoom

  All members in good standing are invited to attend. 

  •  President’s Report 
    
  • Minutes of the 2025 AGM  
  • Auditor’s Statement for the year ending August 31, 2026 
  • CALL Balance Sheet for the year ending August 31, 2026
  • CALL Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the year ending August 31, 2026
  • Special Resolution: Motion to approve recommended bylaw changes  
  • Nominations and Biographies for 2026-2027 Board of Directors

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• Lunchbox Theatre with CALL

  • Start
    15 Oct 2026
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  • End
    13 May 2027
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Lunchbox Theatre, cSPACE Marda Loop, 1721-29 Ave SW

  Lunchbox Theatre with CALL **Registration starts September 1st**

  CALL will be going to Lunchbox Theatre for the 2026 / 2027 season. We attend the show together, stay for the Talkback and then gather as a CALL group for a discussion of the play.

  Lunchbox Theatre has moved out of the downtown and will be presenting their 2026 / 2027 season in the theatre at cSpace Marda Loop. The new venue will be familiar to many CALL members.

  Registered Interest Group members will attend Thursday Talkback performances and then gather immediately afterwards to discuss the production. Topics and questions will be provided to allow for focused discussion. If you’ve ever attended a play and wished you could talk about it after, then this is the group for you.

  Interest Group members will purchase their own tickets and can attend as many plays as they wish.

  Individual tickets are $36 ($33 plus $3 booking fee). Early Bird 4-Play and 5-Play passes are also available until September 8th. For information about the plays and to purchase tickets, go to the Lunchbox website.

  The facilitators will send an email ten days before each play reminding members to purchase their tickets and to find out who will be attending that show and who plan to attend the discussion. This will allow us to watch out for you in the lobby ahead of time and to inform you of the location of the post-performance discussion.
  

  Time: 12 pm – 1 pm (Performance) 1:30 pm (Discussion)

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• Read It Again

  • Start
    02 Nov 2026
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  • End
    30 Nov 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Calgary Guide Centre 2188 Brownsea Dr NW

  Read It Again

  Most of us study the classics when we're students and don't revisit them.  Join Read it Again for an opportunity to re-read one of those books and to discuss it from a different or even - dare we say? - more mature perspective.
  

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