Calgary Secular Assembly

Sol-day (on line for now due to COVID) An afternoon gathering for the whole family where we share and grow our experiences. We welcome but never pressure participation. Our meetings and presentations provide great opportunities to develop life-skills and inspiration within a relaxed and informal setting. Sometimes outside speakers are found. Sometimes they are home-grown from our enthusiastic members. Last Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm (for roughly 2 hours) Upstairs in Evergreen Spaces, 1709 - 8th Ave. NE Calgary (map) See Meetup.com for up-to-date changes and details for times and topics.

Kid-Day (On hold due to COVID restrictions) While the adults attend Sol-day, there will also be a programmed Kid-day, which is held in a spacious, well-lit room next to us and is designed to encourage critical thought, creativity, and group discussion. Afterwards they reward themselves with treats from the snack table (at least whenever the adults have not already eaten them all ;) . Last Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm (for roughly 2 hours) Upstairs in Evergreen Spaces, 1709 - 8th Ave. NE Calgary (map) See Meetup.com for up-to-date changes and details for times and topics.

Venture Day (Availability varies with COVID restrictions) Fresh air is a good thing. So every month, we promote getting outdoors. If you have decided that it is OK to hang with us at some of other event, then maybe some hiking, walking, cycling or x-c skiing might interest you. Or even just a BBQ. Being human is being social particularly while enjoying the awe and wonder of nature. Fun is not just for kids but outdoor days are planned with the whole family in mind. 1st Sunday of each month (or 2nd Sunday of the month as per weather).

Kid-Day While the adults attend Sol-day, there will also be a programmed Kid-day, which is held in a spacious, well-lit room next to us and is designed to encourage critical thought, creativity, and group discussion. Afterwards they reward themselves with treats from the snack table (at least whenever the adults have not already eaten them all ;) . Last Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm (for roughly 2 hours) Upstairs in Evergreen Spaces, 1709 - 8th Ave. NE Calgary (map) See Me...etup.com for up-to-date changes and details for times and topics. CURRENT TOPICS: February - Problem solving: Who was that? Using animal tracks, kids will need to decide how to work with others to figure out who went there. March - Everyday ethics: Even kids face ethical dilemmas every day. We consider some that kids can relate to and explore solutions. April - Games to exercise the mind: Games are a fun way for kids to develop better thinking skills May - Scientific method: Kids learn about how science works by designing their own experiment. June - Making a great argument: Kids learn how to tell a good argument from a bad one. July - Puzzles to exercise the mind: Solving puzzles are a fun way for kids to develop better logical thinking. August - When you Wonder: When you wonder about something, where do you go to get more information about it? September - Understanding the basics of evolution: Travel through time to investigate how Kiwis came to be and create your own missing link. October - Critical thinking: How to interpret advertisements. November - Winter Solstice: What is it and why is it important? The science and historical social aspects of the reason for the season are explored. See more

Outdoor Awe Fresh air is a good thing. So every month, we promote getting outdoors. If you have decided that it is OK to hang with us at some of other event, then maybe some hiking, walking, cycling or x-c skiing might interest you. Or even just a BBQ. Being human is being social particularly while enjoying the awe and wonder of nature. Fun is not just for kids but outdoor days are planned with the whole family in mind. 1st Sunday of each month (or 2nd Sunday of the month a...s per weather). Meeting places are chosen with car pooling in mind. See Meetup.com for up-to-date changes and details for event times and locations. February West Bragg Creek March West Bragg Creek April Location TBD May - Location TBD June Frank lake for spectacular birds and critter dipping for the kids. July Wildflower hike at Bow Valley Provincial Park August - Location TBD September - Location TBD October - Location TBD November - Location TBD