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BREAKFASTS, DINNERS & BANQUETS
October
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Open Door Seniors, OLD FASHIONED COUNTRY FOWL SUPPER TURKEY AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS, first seating: 5pm, second seating: 6:30pm, in the Fellowship Hall at 1311 – 4 Street SW. only 200 tickets available, advance ticket sales only, cut-off will be 1pm Friday, Sept. 26, tickets available from the Open Door Seniors. $15/Adult, other family members: $7.50/ 6-12  year olds, under 6 free, call 403 -269-7900.

Ongoing  Weekly Breakfast, Calgary Chinook Riders/Christian Motorcyclists Association, Charlie’s Café, 12 Street NE, Calgary, Saturdays at 10 am, ride to follow if weather permits, call Frank Amantea at 640-2038 or email frank@calgarylighthouse.com.

Ongoing  Weekly Sunday Brunch, 11-2pm, adults $10.95, seniors $9.95, children pay their age. Calgary Dream Centre, Restoring Dignity, Discovering Destiny, Realizing Dreams, 4510 Macleod Trail S. For more info call 243-5598, ext. 239. or visit www.calgarydreamcentre.com.

Ongoing  Open Door Seniors at 1307 – 4th Street SW. Next luncheons: Thursdays: April 3, May 1 and June 5. Call 269-7900.

Ongoing  Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Calgary’s Chapter, monthly breakfasts, inspiring speakers, to find out more call: Wilfred: 280-8412, Eugene: 272-6204 or Douglas: 254-2616.

Ongoing  Every Thursday, The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast, 7am to 8:15am, at the Bow Valley Club, #370, 250- 6 Ave SW, Breakfast: $13 (incl. gratuity), free parking in Bow Valley Square, parking stub validated at meeting, for more info call Melody at 403-651-4845 or email mjjcons@shaw.ca.
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CAMPS
Alberta Camp Cherith, 213 Stonegate Cres., Airdrie, AB T4B 2S9, phone (403)242-9293, Email: registrar@albertacampcherith.org or www.albertacampcherith.org. Non-denominational Christian camp located near Sundre. We are affiliated with Pioneer Clubs and are committed to providing a high quality, fun-filled, Christ-centered camping experience for girls. Some of our activities include: games, crafts, archery, river tubing, horseback riding, canoeing, fun theme meals, singing and campfires. Our grade 7 to 12 campers are also challenged with rappelling, riflery, and whitewater rafting.

Camp Caroline, Box 250, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0, phone: (403) 722-3939, fax: (403) 722-3980, email: office@campcaroline.ab.ca www.campcaroline.ab.ca, located in the beautiful foothills of the Rocky Mountains, a short 1 ˝ hour drive northwest of Calgary. We offer week-long summer camps for kids Ages 7 -17 and a 3-day camp for Grades 2/3. Activities include ropes course, climbing wall, zipline, crafts, sports, dance, and archery

Camp Evergreen, P.O. Box 492, Sundre AB, T0M 1X0, phone: (403) 638-4230, fax: (403) 638-4234, email: main@camp-evergreen.com or www.camp-evergreen.com. Summer camps for youth age 6 to 18. Adventure and horseback out-trips for youth age 13 to 18. Family camps. Leadership development and volunteer programs. Year-round retreats and group bookings

Camp Harmattan, RR 2, Site 7, Box 20, Olds AB, T4H 1P3, phone: (403) 556-2854, fax: (403) 556-6063, email: info@campharmattan.com or www.campharmattan.com. An incredible place for your child to experience a high-energy week of fun and exciting activities! Returning campers will discover new adventures, as no summer is ever the same.

Camp Kuriakos, Box 372, Bentley, AB T0C 0J0, phone (403) 247-8526 Calgary, or (403) 748-3927 Bentley, fax (403) 748-3927, email: kuriakos@telusplanet.net or www.kuriakos.ab.ca. Located on the west end of Sylvan Lake, Camp Kuriakos is a year round camp and conference centre, with programs for all age groups.  

Camp Nakamun, RR#1, Busby, AB T0G 0H0, phone: (780) 967-5565, fax (780) 967-5505, email: bookings@campnakamun.com or www.campnakamun.com. Situated in a beautiful outdoor setting on the north shore of Lake Nakamun one hour northwest of Edmonton, we have week-long camps for children and youth grades 3 - 12 and shorter camps for the little ones in grades 1 and 2.

Camp Teepee Pole, Box 13, Site 1, RR2, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0, phone: (403) 638-3254, email: info@campteepeepole.org or www.campteepeepole.org, located at the confluence of the James River and the Teepee Pole Creek in the beautiful Bow Crow Forest. Week-long summer camps for boys ages 8-11, 12-14 and 15 and up as well as a Father and son camp for boys 5-7.

Camp Qwanoes, Box 250, Crofton, B.C. V0R 1R0, phone: 1-888-99QWANOES (997-9266), fax: (250) 246-3227, email: campinfo@qwanoes.ca or Web: www.qwanoes.ca, situated on 54 acres of magnificent scenic waterfront property on Vancouver Island between Victoria and Nanaimo, camps for all ages and even a family camp.

Frontier Lodge, Box 1, Nordegg, AB T0M 2H0, phone: (403) 721-2202, fax: (403) 721-2204, email: frontier@frontierlodge.ca or Web: www.frontierlodge.ca, located on a beautiful lake in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. In addition to summer camps, Frontier Lodge is open year-found as a small retreat/conference centre. Groups looking for a place to hold a school field trip, business conference, church retreat or to do wilderness activities can contact the camp to customize their program.

Pilots Sports Camps, Box 4000, Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0, phone: (403) 443-5511, fax: (403) 443-8044, email: pilotscamps@prairie.edu • Web: www.prairie.edu/athletics, located on the Prairie Bible Institute Campus in Three Hills, Alberta, 45 minutes from Red Deer and 1 hour from Calgary. Each summer hundreds of athletes participate in our on-campus camp programs specifically designed to motivate and strengthen both your mind and your body.

Pine Lake Christian Camp, Box 41, Pine Lake, AB T0M 1S0, phone: (403) 886-4661, fax: (403) 886-4276, email: info@pinelakechristiancamp.com or www.pinelakechristiancamp.com, 32 acres combining lakefront, woodlands and a developed recreational area, located in picturesque Pine Lake in Central Alberta. Children’s summer camps and family camping retreats since 1947. The facility is also available for rental opportunities such as retreats, family reunions and other group functions.

Pioneer Ranch Camps, Box 660, Sundre, AB T0M 1X0, phone (toll free): 1-888-511-2660, fax: (403) 638-4041, email: registration@pioneercamps.ab.ca or www.pioneercamps.ab.ca, three camps in Alberta. Pioneer Lodge is located on 2000 acres near Sundre in the scenic Red Deer River valley. Pioneer Ranch is found on Crimson Lake near Rocky Mountain House, and Peace Country Pioneer operates from three locations in the Grande Prairie area.

River’s Edge Camp, Box 39, Cremona, AB T0M 0R0, phone: (403) 637-2766, fax: (403) 637-2765, email: info@riversedgecamp.org or www.riversedgecamp.org, safe and secure environment to meet people’s emotional, spiritual and physical needs in a natural setting with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountains.

Whispering Pines Bible Camp, PO Box 119 Crossfield, AB  T0M 0S0. Phone: (403) 946-5430. www.whisperingpinesbiblecamp.com, situated on the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies, 80 kms northwest of Calgary on its own pristine mountain lake just past Waiparous Creek Campgrounds. Camps for grades 2 to 12 as well as a Ladies Retreat, Family Camp, College & Career Camp and a Youth Camp.
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
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CELEBRATIONS
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CONCERTS & EVENTS

Ongoing - STARFISH CAFE is open Monday to Friday from 6-10pm, located at Calgary Dream Centre rear entrance, 4510 Macleod Trail S, live music on stage still on Wednesdays, but acoustic allowed other evenings in cafe area. Come and visit us or call Denise at 652-7360.

July
18-19  An evening and a day with John Bevere at Eastside City Church, 1320 Abbeydale Dr. SE, Calgary AB, Friday doors open at 7pm, Saturday doors open at 9:30am, Cost: $10 for both sessions and a freewill offering will be taken.  RSVP Alisha at: rsvp@eccab.ca or call (403) 569-1003, ext 100.

18-20  Friendships for Life Summer Camp Conference at Word of Life Centre, Red Deer, AB, with host pastors Mel and Heather Mullen, speakers: John and Lisa Bevere, Sylvan Lake waterslides, Collicutt Field house and wave pool, Carnival Cinemas, Fun Family Comedy Show, two live talent shows, onsite camping, horseshoe competition, Kareoke and Rock Band, golf tournament, ice hockey tournament, softball tournament, kids programs and day camps, world’s largest water balloon fight, beach volleyball, basketball, camp fires, pancake breakfast and much more, To register call 1-877-343-2663 or  email info@friendshipsforlife.ca or visit www.friendshipsforlife.ca.

23-26  Creation 08, the nation’s largest Christian music festival, The Gorge Amphitheater – George, WA, featuring Newsboys, Switchfoot, TobyMac, Kutless, David Crowder, Jeremy Camp, Skillet, Flyleaf, Hawk Nelson, Barlow Girl, Family Force 5, Leeland, Ayiesha, Mike Farris, Group 1 Crew, Lincoln Brewster, Sanctus Real, Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, The Afters, Washington Projects, Seabird, Paul Baloche, 10th Avenue North, Britt Nicole, Disciple, Red, The Myriad, Superchick, Inhale Exhale, Fireflight and many more, Candlelight Service, Prayer Tent, Gear Giveaway, Huge Video Screen, Exhibit Area, Youth Pastors VIP Area, X-Games, You Leaders Seminars, Food Courts, Water Baptism, Beautiful Camping, Modern Worship Tent, Musician Seminars, Fun Contests, Comedy Nite, Late Nite Café, Skateboard and BMX, check out www.creationfest.com or call 1-800-327-6921.

27 – Aug 2   Frontline Worship Centre presents their annual Rivers of God’s Love Family Campmeeeting and Conference to be held at The Capri Hotel Convention Centre, 3310 - 50 Ave., Red Deer, AB, Hosts: Peter & Cathryn Nash pastors of Frontline Worship Centre in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer, AB. Speakers: Neville Johnson, Paul Keith Davis, Bobby Conner, Steven Shelley. Music and worship with Joanne Mcfatter and Michael Larson. Children’s ministry: Ark and Louise Yee, Costs: Singles/$75, Couples/$125, Children (0-12)/$30, Family Rate/$175.00 ( immediate family only). Send a cheque or money order to: Frontline Worship Centre, Box 9020 Sylvan Lake, Alberta T4S 1K2, For more info call  (403) 887-3313 or Toll Free:1-877-887-3313 or Fax: (403) 887-3355. To register online visit www.frontlineministries-int.com.

August
1-2 
Calgary Healing Rooms is training people to minister healing Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30pm and Sat., Aug. 2 from  9:30am to 4:30pm. The Friday evening meeting will have prayer for the sick. There is no charge for these sessions that will be held at the West Common Auditorium of Bishop O'Byrne High School, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE. This ministry is associated with International Association of Healing Rooms and is non-denominational. For more information call Noah Scott at 403-605-4595.

October
10 
Are you the next Christian Music Sensation? BE HEARD - CROSS-CANADA TALENT SEARCH, Compete as a song writer or performer. Prizes valued at over $25,000 including competing at Estes Park Music in the Rockies, and Sound Equipment from Axe Music! See www.ccmconference.com or call (403) 275 5383 for details. The 2008 Shine FM Cross-Canada Talent Search is a part of the GMA Canada Music Week. Submissions must be postmarked by October 10, 2008. Competitions take place in Calgary, Alberta, October 22-24, 2008. 

22-24  GMA Canada Music Week in Calgary. Visit www.ccmconference.com or call (403) 275 5383 for details.

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CONFERENCES & COURSES

June
27 - July 19 
Canadian Badlands Performing Arts Summer School, at the Canadian Badlands Passion Play site in Drumheller, Act, Sing, Dance, Play! Earn high school credits (Performing Arts 15, 25 &35), develop performance skills, physical self-awareness, stage presence and auditioning skills along with choral work, dance. Take the stage in a talent show and gala performance. Perform at the Passion Play. Attend two days at Rosebud Theatre. Make life-long friends. Call (403) 821-0521 or register online at www.cbsummershool.com.

July
20 to August 3  Ministry training: 2-Week School of Healing and Discipleship Part A offered by Ellel Ministries Canada at Entheos Retreat Centre. Receive teaching and gain understanding of key life-transforming principles. Apply these key principles into your own life. Come alongside our experienced ministry team and begin to help others apply these principles into their lives. Please contact (403) 238-2008 or email info.calgary@ellelministries.ca for more information or visit www.ellelministries.org/canada

August 3 to 17  Ministry training: 2-Week School of Healing and Discipleship Part B offered by Ellel Ministries Canada at Entheos Retreat Centre. This school continues from Part A with more in-depth coverage and additional topics. Receive teaching and gain understanding of key life-transforming principles. Apply these key principles into your own life. Come alongside our experienced ministry team and begin to help others apply these principles into their lives. Please contact (403) 238-2008 or email info.calgary@ellelministries.ca for more information or visit www.ellelministries.org/canada.

August
5   Hebrew Wisdom Literature and Poetry with Professor Eric Nyrose an accelerated three-credit course. Classes are Tuesdays for five weeks, 6 - 10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB. Call 265-7223 for more info or visit www.abc-ca.org. 

6   Interpreting & Applying the Bible with Professor Bradley Friesen, an accelerated three-credit course. Classes are Wednesdays for five weeks, 6 -10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB. Call 265-7223 for more info or visit www.abc-ca.org. 

7  Counseling Skills with Professor Mark Simpson, and Foundations of Preaching and Teaching with Professor Tim Callaway, both are accelerated three-credit courses. Classes are Thursdays for five weeks, 6-10pm, at Alberta Bible College, 635 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB.  Call 265-7223 for more info or visit www.abc-ca.org.

September
Beginning in September
 –  Alberta Bible College is offering nationally certified fall and winter evening courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Apply now to attend the TESOL Certified Training program.* Take 4 courses to qualify to apply for TESL Canada Level 1 Interim Certification. Schedule of Classes: Mondays 6:30-9pm P323 Materials & Methods 2, Tuesdays 6:30-9pm G223 Second Language Acquisition 1, Wednesdays 6:30-9pm G326 Grammar of English, Thursdays 6:30-9pm G224 Applied Linguistics 1. Cost:  $650 per course, including texts. To register now and assure a place in the program, go to www.abc-ca.org. For questions contact Randy Easthouse at 608-7753. *NOTE: A Bachelors degree is required for TESL Canada certification, as well; a language requirement must be met for non-native speakers of English.

5-6   Southern Alberta Aglow invites women to join them for a conference: His Grace...His Government...His Glory...  to be held at City Light Church, 4101 - 20 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB. Speaker is Florence Landy of Lethbridge, with music and worship by Eliana. Early bird registration by Aug 15 is $45; after this date $50. For more information and brochure, please contact Johan at 403-328-7170 or Dorothy at 403-362-8115.

20   Hope Alive Seminar introducing Elijah House Ministry Saturdays Sept. 20, Oct 18, Nov. 15 & Dec. 20, 1:30pm – 4pm (dessert and coffee provided) at First Assembly Church (in chapel), 6031 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, AB, Seminar registration fee – FREE, Seminar booklet and CD - $10, for details contact (403) 217-3595 or (403) 690-8310.

Ongoing  CESLM (Cooperative English as a Second Language Ministries) is offering free workshops in Intercultural Communication to interested churches in the Calgary area. The workshops are designed to help Canadians feel  comfortable in welcoming people from other countries and cultures. Participants will learn about intercultural barriers and develop some effective strategies to improve intercultural communication. Funding for the Intercultural Project is provided by the Government of Alberta through Employment, Immigration and Industry. This allows us to offer the workshops without charge to participants until February 2008. If you are interested in having a FREE workshop at your church, please get in touch with Bev by phone: 208-7531, fax: 208-7532, or email: ChambersESL@shaw.ca.

Ongoing  Guitar Church, Christian Guitar Club meeting Saturdays at Living Stones Church in Red Deer, AB from 10am to 12pm. Guitar Church offers instruction from over 15 pro guitarists over 11 weeks. Cost of the program is $150. Registration form is available online at www.guitarchurch.com. For info call 403-347-7311.
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DANCE
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DRAMA, THEATRE & THE ARTS
June
27 - July 19 
Canadian Badlands Performing Arts Summer School, at the Canadian Badlands Passion Play site in Drumheller, Act, Sing, Dance, Play! Earn high school credits (Performing Arts 15, 25 &35), develop performance skills, physical self-awareness, stage presence and auditioning skills along with choral work, dance. Take the stage in a talent show and gala performance. Perform at the Passion Play. Attend two days at Rosebud Theatre. Make life-long friends. Call (403) 821-0521 or register online at www.cbsummershool.com

Ongoing until August 30   Rosebud Theatre is presenting Fiddler on the Roof at the Rosebud Opera House in Rosebud, AB. For info or reservations call toll free: 1-800-267-7553 or local: 1-403-677-2001 or fax: 1-403-677-2390 or email boxoffice@rosebudtheatre.com. Visit www.rosebudtheatre.com.
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EASTER EVENTS
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FUNDRAISING
July
17 
A group of people from Calgary/Okotoks/High River area (primarily from Okotoks Alliance Church) will be returning to the Ruweng area in Sudan in November 2008 – January 2009 to manufacture and distribute BioSand water filters and help construct a hospital. Friends Who Care, their organization, will be hosting a fundraising event July 17 at the Foothills Centennial Center in Okotoks, the evening will include a banquet, silent auction and entertainment by local Sudanese (the Ruweng people are known throughout Sudan for their traditional dance). One hundred percent of the proceeds from the evening will go towards the purchase and shipping of drilling rig and equipment for the hospital. For info about the event call Steve Marchbank at (403) 921-4494.


November
Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4 Street SW Lower Level, Annual Christmas Treasure Chest Sale, Thursday 1pm to 3pm and Saturday 9am to Noon, for info call 403-269-7900.

Summer 2008  Corps Bara Dance Theatre’s (CBDT) special fundraiser in partnership with The Saskatoon Farm. Consider supporting young dancers by participating in this fundraiser. CBDT is offering gift certificates ($40 Hanging Basket Gift Certificate, $10 Delicious Pie Gift Certificate and $100 General Gift Certificate) for hanging baskets, delicious pies and other goodies. Take gift certificates to The Saskatoon Farm and pick out items. Call 403-254-4321 to place your order and support the ministry and vision of Corps Bara Dance Theatre. For more info visit www.crossingsdance.com.

Ongoing  Your Care Group can provide full support for a missionary in India! Ask me how. Kevin, Gospel for Asia. shlige@telusplanet.net.
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MEN
Ongoing  Men’s Prayer Walk with Lighthouse Church, Friday mornings at 7-8am in Calgary’s Fish Creek Park. Meet in parking lot off Bannister Road off Macleod Trail across from MacInnis and Holloway driveway. For more info call Frank at 640-2099.

Ongoing  Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Calgary’s Chapter, monthly breakfasts, inspiring speakers, to find out more call: Wilfred: 280-8412, Eugene: 272-6204 or Douglas: 254-2616.

Ongoing  In Lethbridge - Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Lethbridge Chapter, monthly breakfasts, great speakers, for more information call Al Myshrall at 403-327-8796 or Sheldon Watson at 403-381-7919.
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
July
18 
City Wide Prayer Rally at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 155 Falconridge Cr. NE, Calgary. Worship begins at 6:30pm. Co-sponsored by Calgary Concerts of Prayer, Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association and other Inter-Denominational and Inter-Generational and Inter-National Churches, for more information on dates, times and locations email info@calgaryprayerrally.com or visit www.calgaryprayerrally.ca.

August
1-2 
Calgary Healing Rooms is training people to minister healing Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30pm and Sat., Aug. 2 from  9:30am to 4:30pm. The Friday evening meeting will have prayer for the sick. There is no charge for these sessions that will be held at the West Common Auditorium of Bishop O'Byrne High School, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE. This ministry is associated with International Association of Healing Rooms and is non-denominational. For more information call Noah Scott at 403-605-4595.

Ongoing Monthly  OMF International Prayer Meeting, last Sunday of each month, January to May; 3:30pm - 5pm, interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call Kathleen 286-2868.

Ongoing  Quarterly City Wide Prayer Rally, held at different churches throughout Calgary, co-sponsored by Calgary Concerts of Prayer, Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association and other Inter-Denominational and Inter-Generational and Inter-National Churches, for more information on dates, times and locations email info@calgaryprayerrally.com or visit www.calgaryprayerrally.ca.

Ongoing  City-Wide Prayer Weekly Meeting, Wednesdays 1-2 pm, Salvation Army Glenmore Temple, 921 - 68 Ave. SW, East door entrance, interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call John 282-8208.

Ongoing  Every Thursday, The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast, 7am to 8:15am, at the Bow Valley Club, #370, 250- 6 Ave SW, Breakfast: $13 (incl. gratuity), free parking in Bow Valley Square, parking stub validated at meeting, for more info call Melody at 403-651-4845 or email mjjcons@shaw.ca.
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SEMINARS, RETREATS & WORKSHOPS
October
1-2 
Sigmund Brouwer Beginners Young Writers Institute Workshop. Highly successful & intensive one day writing camp for boys & girls age 9-14.  Presented by Canadian Home Educations Resources, 108, Highfield Cres SE. Featuring Sigmund Brouwer, best-selling author of the ever popular Sports Mysteries series; Accidental Detectives, Mars Diaries, Winds of Light, Lighting on Ice Series. Registration fee: $45/ student. Time: 9:30-2:30pm. Call Alexa at (403) 243-4443 to register or for more information. Enrolment limited. Call us or visit www.CanadianHomeEducation.com for more details. Parents welcome.

Sigmund Brouwer Advanced Young Writers Institute Workshop. This one day follow up writing camp for young writers age 9-14 (who have attended the beginner's workshop), is sure to be inspiring, motivational and intensive. Featuring Sigmund Brouwer, best-selling author of over 60 dynamic youth fiction books including suspense thrillers CyberQuest, Shot Cuts, & Double Helix. Presented by Canadian Home Education Resources,108, Highfield Cres SE. Registration fee: $45/student.  Time: 9:30 to 2:30pm. Call Alexa at (403) 243-4443 to register or for more information. Enrolment limited. Visit www.CanadianHomeEducation.com for more details.  Parents welcome to attend.
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SENIORS
August
Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4 Street SW Lower Level, reflexology Thursday at 10am, by appointment only, 40 minute session for $27 with licensed Reflexologist, call 403-269-7900. 

September
11 
Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4 Street SW Lower Level, Calgary Health Region presents the Resilience Project, Seniors Overcoming Stress, 10am, food and drink compliment of the Calgary Health Region, for info call 403-269-7900.

18  Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4 Street SW  Lower Level, Bible Study, Thursday 1:30 - 3pm, ask your questions, discover the answers in a safe environment, for info call 403-269-7900. 

Ongoing  Open Door Seniors at 1307 – 4th Street SW. Weekly Programs: Mondays: Movie Matinee, Tuesdays: Watercolor classes and Bridge, Wednesdays: Cribbage and Whist,  Thursdays: Music Appreciation and Alpha, Fridays: Exercise and Bridge. And our SPECIAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS are: Foot Care, Computer Classes , Good Food Box Program, Monthly Luncheons, Treasure Chest Sales, Bottle Return Program. Call 269-7900.

Ongoing  Open Door Seniors, 1307 – 4th Street SW. Call 269-7900. Drop in for a visit, bring a friend for coffee, read a book, peruse our books for sale, or play a game. Other activities include Bridge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12 and Cribbage on Wednesdays at 1pm. Watercolors, Music Appreciation, Exercises Classes begin mid September.
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SINGLES
Ongoing  Ministry Of Singles Alive In Christ & Community (MOSAIC), for single adults 40+. Held at Centre Street Church every Thursday at 7:15 pm. Refreshments, worship in song & music, message, small groups and social events. Call the MOSAIC info line at 403-520-2690.
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SPEAKERS
July
18-19 
An evening and a day with John Bevere at Eastside City Church, 1320 Abbeydale Dr. SE, Calgary AB, Friday doors open at 7pm, Saturday doors open at 9:30am, Cost: $10 for both sessions and a freewill offering will be taken.  RSVP Alisha at: rsvp@eccab.ca or call (403) 569-1003, ext 100.

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STAMPEDE EVENTS
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SUPPORT GROUPS & HEALING MINISTRY
August
1-2 
Calgary Healing Rooms is training people to minister healing Friday, Aug. 1 at 7:30pm and Sat., Aug. 2 from  9:30am to 4:30pm. The Friday evening meeting will have prayer for the sick. There is no charge for these sessions that will be held at the West Common Auditorium of Bishop O'Byrne High School, 333 Shawville Blvd. SE. This ministry is associated with International Association of Healing Rooms and is non-denominational. For more information call Noah Scott at 403-605-4595.

Ongoing  Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre, helping women in crisis, pregnancy tests, options counseling, post-abortion support groups, birth mom’s groups, parenting and pre-natal classes, #205, 925 – 7 Ave SW, Calgary, call 24-hour hotline 403-269-3110 or visit www.pregcare.com.

Ongoing  Sonshine Community Services, Calgary, Christian counseling specializing in family violence and abuse, call 243-2002, ext 206 or visit www.sonshine.ab.ca or email counselling@sonshine.ab.ca

Ongoing  The 30-week Living Waters program, Thursday evenings 7-10pm, is for Christians willing to embrace the truth of their current situation, be open with others about their life and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Topics covered include: receiving the Father's love, confessing sin, learning the roots of gender confusion, healing of memories and abuse, confronting addiction and temptation and embracing the church as a healing place. Applications should be processed by the 2nd week of September. Contact us via our voice mail phone at 403-920-0298 or write to Living Waters Calgary, PO Box 57082 RPT Sunridge, Calgary AB T1Y 6R4 or visit www.livingwaterscalgary.ca. Our email address is: info@livingwaterscalgary.ca

Ongoing  DivorceCare: video lessons and encouragement for those going through separation or divorce, or with a divorce in the past. You may join any week. Cost: $20 (scholarships available). Monday evenings, 7-9pm, Canyon Creek Christian Fellowship, 333 Midpark Way SE (in Midnapore), 256-3167, or call Janice, 256-6610, beaumusic@shaw.ca.

Ongoing  GriefShare recovery seminar and support group: Meets at South Calgary Community Church, 2900 Cedarbrae Drive SW, beginning Monday at 7pm. For more info contact Wendy at 697-9948 or SCCC at 281-6755.
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WOMEN

September
5-6 
Southern Alberta Aglow invites women to join them for a conference: His Grace...His Government...His Glory...  to be held at City Light Church, 4101 - 20 Ave South, Lethbridge, AB. Speaker is Florence Landy of Lethbridge, with music and worship by Eliana. Early bird registration by Aug 15 is $45.00; after this date $50.00. For more information and brochure, please contact Johan at 403-328-7170 or Dorothy at 403-362-8115.

Ongoing  The Mothers of Preschoolers Group at First Alliance Church are pleased to present the entertaining and informative video series Making Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman. Children are welcome. For more info contact Carole at 256-6912 or chloe403@telus.net

Ongoing  Organize your home, receive daily devotional reminders, get fit, and "stay on-track," with tips and help from the "Annie Groups." These are internet support groups for Christian homemakers. For further information visit: http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com. We will be posting at the "Christian Women Today (CWT)" forum, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ Canada, committed to building an online community providing articles that build and train women of faith to impact their sphere of influence.

Ongoing  Volunteer Opportunity: Servants Anonymous, founded on Christian principles, is dedicated to meeting the needs of young women (16-29) who are victims of prostitution or who are at risk of entering prostitution. If you require further information you may contact me at 205-5530 or e-mail me jackie@servantsanon.com.

Ongoing  Annie Groups - internet support groups for Christian homemakers. For more info visit: http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com. We will be posting at the "Christian Women Today (CWT)" forum, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ Canada.
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