About us
We welcome ALL adults that are looking for opportunities to:
🤩do something new
😊get involved and build community
🥰find connections, make good friends
🤗find support and give support
🥳socialize and stay active
🤔volunteer and share knowledge
🧐participate in life-long learning and activity classes
😁embrace innovation and excitement in lifestyle choices
We are committed to empowering mature adults to stay engaged and keep connected; enabling all of us to keep active and maintain independence in a warm and supportive environment. Our primary goal is to offer essential services and activities while embracing new and innovative ideas.
We invite all persons 55+ years and others (couples and/or singles), who want to connect, socialize with like-minded individuals, and participate in fun and interesting activities. We work with other quality Meet-up groups, Facebook groups and 55+ activity groups to provide a variety of events throughout Calgary.
## MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS & PROTOCOL
### 1. Membership Is Optional
- Yearly membership is optional
- You may attend events by paying the applicable drop-in fee
☕ Membership has its privileges — but everyone is welcome!
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### 2. About GFLS's Membership
- GFLS is a non-profit, membership-driven organization
- Annual membership: $35 per person
- Drop-ins are welcome (nominal fees apply)
Want more perks?- Upgrade to a Super Membership for $15/year (Jan–Dec)
- Access 14 activity centres across the city
- Enjoy member discounts
- Treated as a full member at all centres
- Voting rights and birthday celebrations are held at your home centre
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### 3. Event Costs
- Each participant is responsible for their own cost. This includes (but is not limited to): food, beverages, admission fees, travel, and parking (although parking is free at GFLS)
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### 4. Code of Conduct
- There is zero tolerance for abuse or inappropriate behavior
- Any member may be banned at the discretion of the Executive Director, Organizers, or Board of Directors
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### 5. Meetup Profile Requirements
- Members must use their real name (first name and last initial)
- A clear, current photo of your face is required
- This is for safety, organizer recognition, and scam prevention
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### 6. Health & Safety
- When attending in person events ... If you are ill or coughing ... do not attend
- Masks may be worn for personal comfort and safety
- Please cancel your RSVP
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### 7. RSVP & Attendance Policy
- If you RSVP YES but cannot attend, please change your RSVP to NO at least 24 hours in advance
- Organizers must confirm reservations and waitlists
- 3 no-shows or late cancellations may result in removal from future events
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### 8. Liability & Participation
- We strive to provide clear event information to help you decide whether to participate
- The Board of Directors and organizers are not responsible for injury, loss, or damage during events
- By signing up, you acknowledge that you participate entirely at your own risk
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🌟 Thank you for joining our Do Something New (DSN) 55+ Members Club.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
NormaJean,💙 Executive Director
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Past events
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