About us
Welcome to the Calgary Gen-X Singles Social Meetup! The purpose of this group is to make new connections and develop new friendships.
Let's explore the city, attend interesting events, discover new places, and make new friends. The group is open to those new to the city and lifelong Calgarians alike!
Why sit at home waiting for adventure to find us, let's make our own!
Featured event
Alberta Ballet's "Swan Lake"
*** Before you RSVP, first read the TICKETS/BILLING info. ***
Experience the classic ballet, "Swan Lake".... a story of love, deception, and destiny -- brought vividly to life on stage by Alberta Ballet.
Please join me for a classy evening at the Ballet! Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake tells the tragic love story between Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who is cursed by an evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart, to be a swan by day (White Swan/Swan Queen) and a human by night. The spell can only be broken by a vow of true love, but leads to heartbreak at a royal ball when Siegfried is tricked into pledging himself to Von Rothbart's daughter, Odile (Black Swan), resulting in a less than desirable conclusion...
Tchaikovsky’s sweeping score is performed live by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, surrounding audiences with the full power of the orchestra and amplifying the emotional impact of the choreography. Alberta Ballet’s artistry makes this Swan Lake an unmissable event.
BTW: If you haven't seen the 2010 psychological thriller, Black Swan starring Natalie Portman, I highly recommend it as it was nominated for 5 Academy Awards that year, including Best Picture. Natalie ended up marrying "Prince Siegfried" in real life, and took home the Oscar for Best Actress).
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WHEN:
Sunday, March 15
6:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(The ballet begins at 7:30 but we'll meet up outside the front entrance of the venue at 6:45.)
WHERE:
Jubilee Auditorium
1415 - 14 Avenue N.W.
TICKETS/BILLING:
- The least expensive available seats are $70.25 all inclusive (main floor centre right or left)
- RSVP no later than the close date of Sunday, February 15 so that I may purchase up to 6 seats together (currently indicate as available)
- I've set this event up so that when you RSVP, you will automatically be placed on the Waitlist.
- To confirm your attendance, please then immediately INTERAC e-Transfer your payment to: leanne@mackenziecreativeservices.com
- Soon after payment is received, I'll then move you to the Attending list
- On February 16, I'll purchase our tickets for those confirmed.
- If you are on the Waitlist after 6 people are confirmed to attend, DO NOT send me payment.
- Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you later find you can't attend, the onus is on you to sell your ticket to those on the (potential) Waitlist (I will assist in connecting you with them.)
- If you are unable to sell your ticket (including to anyone else in your orbit), consider your $70.25 a donation to the Alberta Ballet. :-)
PARKING / TRANSIT:
- Refer to this page for detailed information / instructions.
SOME CONSIDERATIONS:
- This is a "classy" affair so please dress appropriately (no jeans/t-shirts).
- As the event date approaches and you find out later you can no longer attend, if you are either on the Attending List or the Wait List, please revisit this Meetup page and change your RSVP to Not Attending.
- "No Shows" (those that sign up but then don't show up) will be noted. Please respect other members who are on the Wait List that want to attend.
- If you are running late or otherwise need to contact the event organizer, please post a message in the Comments below.
- If you are feeling ill, please do not attempt to participate. Stay home and get better.
- Be respectful to others and observe personal boundaries. This includes the venue staff.
- If there are any concerns with another member's behaviour, let the event organizer know so this can be dealt with immediately.
LEGAL WAIVER:
The organizer and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. By RSVP'ing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.
Upcoming events
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John Wort Hannam at the Nickelodeon Music Club
Crescent Heights Community Hall, 1101 – 2nd Street NW, Calgary, AB, CAUPDATE: TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT
I also received an email that they will be filming Leanne Lightfoot (opening act) for a documentary. Audience members may be filmed from the back or the side, but no faces will be shown.The Nickelodeon Music Club is a folk club in Calgary that has been around for 45 years. Once a month, they present concerts at the Crescent Heights Community Association.
February 21 features John Wort Hannam with opening act Leanne Lightfoot
The Nick is thrilled to welcome back long-time favourite, John Wort Hannam. John has been on his folk and roots-fueled troubadour journey for two decades, spinning songwriting gold from the chaff of the lives he has encountered and those within his fertile imagination. Twenty-two years in, he shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, he’s gaining both momentum and a wider audience, winning two 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Solo Artist of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year. Add to this a Juno Award nomination, a Kerrville New Folk Win, a previous Canadian Folk Music Award, and it’s easy to see why audiences and critics alike hear something special in his narrative and lyrically driven songs. Effortlessly mixing rich and clear timbered vocals with lyrics that tug at the heart, his sound is both unique and familiar.
Ten years after releasing her Redtail Flyer album, Leanne has released Still Knowing, bringing her smoke laced vocals, and timeless writing to the forefront. Chanelled through her raw and honest vocals, Leanne Lightfoot’s songwriting reveals the joys and sorrows of life-lessons, and the emotions she knows intimately: matters of the heart, the call of land, and the bonds that bind one to another. Adeptly and gently she leads listeners on emotional journeys with her song-stories, some from her life, some from other’s lives. With upbeat banter and back-story, upright bass player, Jamie Newsom, and guitarist, Jim McLennan, add depth and texture to the nuanced collection of songs, where past and present intertwine and where heartache and hope coexist long after the music fades.
There are drinks (card and cash payment) and snacks (cash only) available for purchase. Merch from the artists is usually available for purchase (payment type varies, depending on the artist).
6:45 Meet at Crescent Heights Community Association and find each other in line (further details will be posted earlier the day of the show to help find me)
7:00 - Go in and find seats together (please choose and save your seat before going to concession)
7:30 - Opening act
Intermission
Headliner (usually two sets with another short intermission)
10:30-ish - Show endsWHAT:
ConcertWHERE:
Crescent Heights Community Association
1101 – 2nd Street NWWHEN:
Saturday, February 21
Meet at 6:45 pmBILLING:
You need to buy a ticket ahead of time through Showpass (see link at the top of event description). Ticket is $32.09.PARKING:
Free parking in the parking lot next to the hall
There are two buildings that look like they could be the community hall. You want the second building. (The first one is a curling rink, I think.)Other considerations:
- As the event date approaches and you find out later you can no longer attend, if you are either on the Attending List or the Wait List, please revisit this Meetup page and change your RSVP to Not Attending.
- "No Shows" (those that sign up but then don't show up) will be noted. Please respect other members who are on the Wait List that want to attend.
- If you are running late or otherwise need to contact the event organizer, please post a message in the Comments below.
- If you are feeling ill, please do not attempt to participate. Stay home and get better.
- Be respectful to others and observe personal boundaries. This includes the venue staff.
- If there are any concerns with another member's behaviour, let the event organizer know so this can be dealt with immediately.LEGAL PART
The organizer and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, You acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.3 attendees
Sound Bath & Yin Meditation... WITH CATS!
Regal Cat Cafe, 303 10 St NW, Calgary, AB, CAHere's your chance to Curl Up, Stretch Out, and Purrr your stress away..... (as well as feeling especially good knowing that the majority of your payment is directly benefitting homeless cats.)
Please join me for a pawsitively relaxing evening experience of a Sound Bath + Yin Meditation at the Regal Cat Cafe in Kensington where we'll be surrounded by quartz crystal bowls, a soothing gong..... and (adoptable) CATS!
The gentle sounds and vibrations from the quartz bowls & gong will help to melt your mental clutter and calm your nervous system, while the Yin meditation will help you stretch like the elegant and regal feline you truly are. We’ll flow through the chakras (inner energy centres) guiding your body into a deep and cozy relaxation, all with the gentle "assistance" of the Cafe's friendly & furry (temporary) residents.
"With the right cattitude, anything is pawsible..."
The Regal Cat Cafe is owned by the MEOW Foundation. ALL cafe sales proceeds directly support the MEOW Foundation's mission of rescuing and rehoming stray and abandoned cats, promoting responsible pet ownership, and reducing the population of homeless cats.
WHEN:
Sunday, February 22
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.If you can make the time, feel free to arrive by 6:15 to allow us to socialize in the cafe beforehand over an (optional) herbal tea and baked good. Then we'll make our way over to the separated "Kitty Kingdom", where the cats hang out, to partake in our mood-lighted, soothing experience. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
WHERE:
Regal Cat Cafe
303 - 10 Sreet N.W.
403-455-2287TICKETS / BILLING:
- $30 + GST **
- Purchase your own ticket: BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT EVENT AND DATE
- A minimum 48 Hours Cancellation Notice directly with Regal Cat Cafe is required for a full refund** Note that this is NOT a private event - it's a reoccurring public event in which a maximum of 10 spots are available. Currently, there are 8 spots remaining for the February 22 class, so if you're keen, book your spot asap! (If there is enough interest in this event, we can schedule a future private event for 10 people for $15 rather than $30.)
PARKING:
- Street parking in Kensington on a Sunday after 6:00 pm is
generally free, but options are available for paid, covered parking if necessary. Be cognizant of parking restriction signs for nearby neighbourhood parking.SOME CONSIDERATIONS:
- As the event date approaches and you find out later you can no longer attend, if you are either on the Attending List or the Wait List, please revisit this Meetup page and change your RSVP to Not Attending.
- "No Shows" (those that sign up but then don't show up) will be noted. Please respect other members who are on the Wait List that want to attend.
- If you are running late or otherwise need to contact the event organizer, please post a message in the Comments below.
- If you are feeling ill, please do not attempt to participate. Stay home and get better.
- Be respectful to others and observe personal boundaries. This includes the venue staff.
- If there are any concerns with another member's behaviour, let the event organizer know so this can be dealt with immediately.LEGAL PART:
The organizer and other attendees are in no way responsible and liable for your personal safety and health state, before, during, and at any time after this event. By RSVPing "Yes", for this event, you acknowledge that you fully understand and accept the aforementioned conditions and following event attendance conditions and, you are solely responsible for your health, safety, and well-being before, during, and at any time after the event as stated previously. All attendees shall forever hold harmless the organizers and other attendees and unconditionally waive any liabilities resulting from attending and/or participating in this event.8 attendees
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