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Tuesday Walks in the City of Calgary
CALL Walks 10th Anniversary
CALLing all walkers — past, present and those who would like to join us.
On May 19 the CALL Walk group celebrates its 10th anniversary of providing healthy exercise and friendship to its members. As lifelong learners these healthy and fit group members have immersed themselves in the history of Calgary whilst exploring unique geographical features of the city’s communities.
To celebrate their anniversary, the CALL walkers will re-trace their steps of the first organized CALL walk conducted on May 17 2016 through the communities of Elbow Park and Britannia, including a riverside path along the Trans Canada Trail beside the Elbow river.
The 6 km walk starts at 09:30 and ends approximately at 11:30.
If you are a CALL member who is not currently a member of the Tuesday Walkers (not on our weekly mail out), please click to register with the Tuesday City Walks Facilitator Register.
In addition to those protocols listed below from the CALL website, each non-member of the CALL Walking Group will be required to download, complete and display on their person the Emergency Identification Information Form (fillable)".
Occasional Tuesday Evening Walks in Spring and Summer
Tuesday morning walks are a year-round CALL program. However, in the Spring and Summer we often have lovely long evenings that permit a pleasant Tuesday evening walk. The colours and sounds of the evening can be quite different from those of the morning. This time (7:00 to 9:00 pm) may also work better for those with daytime commitments.
It may still be warm, but the intense heat of the day will be gone, and the UV index will be low. We will usually walk in natural parks where we are likely to see birds and perhaps other wildlife. Probable locations include Nose Hill, Bowness Park, West Nose Creek Park, Waterfall Valley, and Inglewood Bird Sanctuary. Walks will last for about 2 hours and cover 5 to 7 km. As for the morning walks, you must bring emergency contact information. Drinking water and sturdy footwear are recommended. Insect repellent, walking poles and a hat may be helpful. Poor air quality or an impending thunderstorm may cause a walk to be cancelled, so watch for an update earlier in the day
If you are a CALL member who is not currently a member of the Tuesday Walkers (not on our weekly mail out), please register with the Tuesday City Walks Facilitator to receive the details on the evening walks which will be issued at the same time and the ongoing morning walks.
Enjoy the Spring and Summer
(Image courtesy of Sue Constable | 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. Please Note: that the walks are for CALL members and their human guests only. No pets please. How: The number of people registered to walk will be at the discretion of the walk leader.
Once you have registered for this Interest Group, you will receive the weekly offerings from which to choose and to pre-register with the walk leader of your choice. Offerings will be emailed to registered Interest Group members on Thursdays. Please sign up by Sundays after which time the leader will confirm your place by email |
Morning Walks: check as time may vary with season.
Everyone is asked to arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior. Please be dressed for varying weather conditions. As you know, Calgary weather can change at a moment's notice. Walks for the most part will be on city pathways. Bring poles if you are accustomed to using them.
Weather cancellation policy: If for some reason the walk leader chooses to cancel the walk please check email for an eblast (by 8:00AM) from the walk leader who will advise if the walk is cancelled.
| Starting: | Ongoing |
| When: | Tuesday mornings /evenings depending on season |
| Time: | 9:30 AM / 7.00 PM check your walk description. Please arrive 15 min prior |
| Duration: | 1.5 - 2 hours |
| Facilitators: | Sue Constable and Charlie Moore |
For registration information or to join the waitlist, visit: Registration
** You must be a member of CALL to register. If you are not a member: learn more about joining CALLIn addition to those protocols listed below from the CALL website, each walker will be required to download, complete and display on their person the Emergency Identification Information Form (fillable)" provided to each walker at the time of registration.
Guests: as a registered member of the Tuesday Walking Interest Group you may register a guest for a walk with the walk leader. You must bring to the walk a Guest Waiver form which you download from the link below and complete prior to arrival at the walk.
Guest Waiver link: https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/resources/Documents/Procedures/CALL%20Waiver_popUP.pdf
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST INFECTIONS
- Bring your own hand sanitizer to use after entry (for example opening a gate upon arrival), and after closing the gate upon departure.
- Bring your own water or sports drink.