We have had an active October and November. October was busy as we helped the Oh My Oakridge team by volunteering at the Jellybean Dance. It was great fun, the kids had a blast, and the DJ was wonderful, who would have known our GM was so talented! There was a great presentation from Author Karen Lee who did a second teaching to our group titled “Why Memoir Writing is So Important Today.” We know that her teaching is being used by members of the group in presentations and in memoir writing. There will be many more opportunities for you to attend speaker events in the coming months, please watch for it in this space of the Echo.
We have tentatively organized our presentation date for next month and we are very fortunate to have great members who are willing to share their experience or are connected to others who are very generous with their time and knowledge. Please join us for our presentation next month and stay tuned for the rest of our 2026 lineup! If there is something you are interested in hearing or learning more about, please reach out to Bruce at [email protected].
December and January Presentations
11:00 am, Second Floor, OCC
We do suggest registering for these events as seating is limited; [email protected].
• December 3: The speaker for this month will be Nagwan Al-Guneid, the MLA representing Calgary-Glenmore since 2023. She is currently a member of the Standing Committee on Resource Stewardship and will be sharing information about Sustainable Energy. Watch the bulletin board for updates for this event.
• January 2026: The speaker for this month will be Shuvaloy Majumdar, the Member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing our area, Calgary/Heritage. He is the Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. We have asked him to speak about Federal Seniors Grants and Seniors Programs. We have set a tentative date of January 7, 2026, confirmation and further information will be posted on the bulletin board at the entrance.
Please Note: All speaker series presentations are by a donation of your choice and mostly held on the second floor of the Oakridge Community Centre. Please read the Echo and watch for posters on the bulletin board at the entrance for information.
Weekly Drop-In Chats
Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am (ish)
Main Foyer
Our weekly drop-in chats are on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am (ish) in the main foyer. Everyone is welcome to join in. We often have shorter presentations with our coffee, friendly conversations, and always welcome newcomers. Please email Bruce Sutherland at [email protected] if you would like to be added to the weekly information email for things happening for the following week and updates on our walks.
Caring Committee News
We have a group within Sage Gatherings whose purpose is to reach out and support those in our group in need. Caring for one another is a key pillar of our Sage Gatherings Community. We often visit members in the hospital, take people to appointments or to get groceries, and will try to support and assist with the needs of those who may be infirm, housebound, or just need help fixing something that is broken. You’re invited to become a part of our Wednesday morning coffee gatherings and be a part of this wonderfully connected group, please join us.
Weekly Walks
Tuesdays, 10:00 am Meet Up
We meet every Tuesday to walk together, head for coffee, and do a lot of catching up!
Oakridge area outdoor walks during nice weather.
First Tuesdays of the Month – 24 St and 90 Ave SW, Southeast Glenmore Parking Lot, (by the Water Park) Walk East to Heritage Park.
Second Tuesday – 90 Ave and Oakmount Dr, Glenmore Southwest Parking Lot; Walk West to the Weaselhead Flats National Park.
Third Tuesday – Oakridge Community Centre, Pathways and Parks in the Neighbourhood.
Fourth Tuesday – South End of BEBO Grove, Fish Creek Park, different route each month.
As the weather changes so do our walking plans. We set clear guidelines for the weather and as snow and ice begin to accumulate we will often change the plans above and walk at Chinook Centre. Please check Bruce’s weekly email for updates. If you are not on the email list but would like to be added, please send Bruce an email at [email protected].
For Any Questions
Walking Contact: Text or call Gary at 403-831-5682.
Jill Sutherland
Sage Gatherings
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