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
Featured event
First-Ever Seniors’ Climate Witness Caravan🚐🚙🚗
Dear Friends you are invited to please make some time in your morning on September 11th to come out and show your support for this inspiring journey across Canada. If Alberta can give them a strong send off, the caravan will surely gain momentum as they drive across Canada. See you there! Rob The Caravan gets ready to leave the Confluence at 9:00 am Sept. 11, 2026 to continue the journey to Ottawa
WHO: The first-ever electric vehicle caravan of seniors, the Seniors’ Climate Witness Caravan, is travelling to Ottawa to send the message to government that we need to take action on the climate crisis now. Fund our future, not pipelines!
WHAT: There is a public send off by Calgarians for the six electric vehicles that left Mile Zero in Victoria on September 8, beginning the 11-day trek across the country. The gathering at the confluence will be a chance for the seniors on the caravan to listen to Albertans’ stories about how they have been impacted by the changing climate. These stories will be part of the Seniors Climate Witness presentation to government. The caravan will be joined by others from cities and towns as they travel across Canada, with stops in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. People from Quebec and the Maritimes will join the Seniors Climate Witness in Ottawa.
WHERE: The Confluence Park 750 9 Avenue SE Calgary,
WHEN: Friday September 11th 9:00 am
We are still looking for a few people to billet our caravan members on Thursday 10th Sept! If you can help, please contact Bill Darnell at billygdarnell@gmail.com
WHY: Seniors’ Climate Witness is bringing together seniors, people of faith and allies from across Canada to call on the federal government to invest in clean energy
and climate resilience — not new fossil-fuel pipelines — and respect Indigenous rights. Caravans from the east and west coasts will converge on Ottawa September 19th for a week of public witness and nonviolent action as Parliament reconvenes.
For more information, including the caravan itinerary, go to: Seniors Climate Witness
To get more involved, go to: Information sign-up form / Formulaire d'inscription: Seniors' Climate Witness (Ottawa, September 19-24, 2026) / Les Aînés, Témoins du Climat (Ottawa, 19-24 Septembre 2026)
To donate, go to: Fundraiser by SCW Seniors' Climate Witness : Seniors' Climate Witness and Caravan Contact: Michael Polanyi, 416 712- 6573, michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com
Quotes from caravan participants:
Michael Polanyi (Seniors’ Climate Witness): “We’re travelling across Canada in the first-
ever seniors’ climate caravan because our generation has a responsibility to leave our
children and grand-children a safer world—not more pipelines and a hotter planet. We’re
asking our leaders to invest in good jobs and a safe future—not in the burning of fossil
fuels that will cause even more devastating heat and wildfires.”michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com
Amalia Schelhorn (Red Rebels Victoria, Seniors for Climate Victoria): “These pipelines,
subsidized to the tune of $80B, represent the biggest wealth transfer in our history from
ordinary citizens to the already wealthy.” 250-508-8855 redrebelsvictoria@gmail.com
**Richard Demontigny (**Seniors for Climate Victoria, Oak Bay United Church): “We need to reverse growing inequity and building pipelines does the opposite of that” 236-882-3753
rp.demontigny@gmail.com
Upcoming events
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Free Mini Ballroom Dance Workshops 2 days Sept 9 & 10
Varsity Community Association, Varsity Community Association 4303 Varsity Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0Z7, Calgary, AB, CAEVENT: Join us for FREE sample dance lessons. Way to meet, find, connect with and hold a partner in your arms while you learn useful dance moves! You may want to sign up for a series of Classes if you desire to continue & improve!
The Calgary Dance Club is offering 6 FREE mini (1 hr) workshops September 9 & 10. These workshops kick off the 2026-27 season of Classes & Workshops. These FREE samples demonstrate range of available dances taught during the dance season. Lessons are open to all dancers and will be at introductory level. If you have never danced and want to try, or danced and desire to continue, or attempt to try other partners, join us to see if this is for you.
Announcements – The Calgary Dance Club
Some of the unique and noteworthy features of our Club and “the love💗of dancing”...
💛 We are run by a group of hard-working volunteers who would be very happy to assist you with your dancing.
💛 No partner needed. We encourage frequent partner changes and try to resolve gender imbalances with teaching assistants.
💛 We offer the most affordable dance lessons in the city!
💛Dancing is excellent for physical, emotional and mental health.
💛 Dancing is de-stressing, creative and fun!
💛 We provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet and socialize with other like-minded people in our community.
💛 Use these classes as a social connection night.
WHEN: Come a little early 6:15pm Wednesday September 9, lessons are East Coast Swing, 💃🏻 Foxtrot, 💃 Cha Cha 💃🏻
and 6:15pm Thursday September 10 lessons are Rumba, 🕺🏽 Waltz, 🕺🏿 Salsa 🕺
You may attend free any & all lessons & nights.
COST/PAYMENT: These lessons are free. Sign up for season Classes for a fee.
WHERE: All classes at the Varsity Community Association 4303 Varsity Dr. NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0Z7
AGE RANGE: All people who want to move to music. This is a multi-Meet up/Facebook event. Other people will also be attending.
DRESS CODE: Dress comfortably. Bring clean soled dance shoes to change into and dance in. 👢 👢
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Parking available in Varsity Community Association.
CONSIDERATIONS: You may bring bottle water with you. If you are considering future lessons bring your debit card.3 attendeesFirst-Ever Seniors’ Climate Witness Caravan🚐🚙🚗
The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 5E1, Canada, Calgary, AB, CADear Friends you are invited to please make some time in your morning on September 11th to come out and show your support for this inspiring journey across Canada. If Alberta can give them a strong send off, the caravan will surely gain momentum as they drive across Canada. See you there! Rob The Caravan gets ready to leave the Confluence at 9:00 am Sept. 11, 2026 to continue the journey to Ottawa
WHO: The first-ever electric vehicle caravan of seniors, the Seniors’ Climate Witness Caravan, is travelling to Ottawa to send the message to government that we need to take action on the climate crisis now. Fund our future, not pipelines!
WHAT: There is a public send off by Calgarians for the six electric vehicles that left Mile Zero in Victoria on September 8, beginning the 11-day trek across the country. The gathering at the confluence will be a chance for the seniors on the caravan to listen to Albertans’ stories about how they have been impacted by the changing climate. These stories will be part of the Seniors Climate Witness presentation to government. The caravan will be joined by others from cities and towns as they travel across Canada, with stops in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. People from Quebec and the Maritimes will join the Seniors Climate Witness in Ottawa.
WHERE: The Confluence Park 750 9 Avenue SE Calgary,
WHEN: Friday September 11th 9:00 am
We are still looking for a few people to billet our caravan members on Thursday 10th Sept! If you can help, please contact Bill Darnell at billygdarnell@gmail.com
WHY: Seniors’ Climate Witness is bringing together seniors, people of faith and allies from across Canada to call on the federal government to invest in clean energy
and climate resilience — not new fossil-fuel pipelines — and respect Indigenous rights. Caravans from the east and west coasts will converge on Ottawa September 19th for a week of public witness and nonviolent action as Parliament reconvenes.
For more information, including the caravan itinerary, go to: Seniors Climate Witness
To get more involved, go to: Information sign-up form / Formulaire d'inscription: Seniors' Climate Witness (Ottawa, September 19-24, 2026) / Les Aînés, Témoins du Climat (Ottawa, 19-24 Septembre 2026)
To donate, go to: Fundraiser by SCW Seniors' Climate Witness : Seniors' Climate Witness and Caravan Contact: Michael Polanyi, 416 712- 6573, michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com
Quotes from caravan participants:
Michael Polanyi (Seniors’ Climate Witness): “We’re travelling across Canada in the first-
ever seniors’ climate caravan because our generation has a responsibility to leave our
children and grand-children a safer world—not more pipelines and a hotter planet. We’re
asking our leaders to invest in good jobs and a safe future—not in the burning of fossil
fuels that will cause even more devastating heat and wildfires.”michaelfdpolanyi@gmail.com
Amalia Schelhorn (Red Rebels Victoria, Seniors for Climate Victoria): “These pipelines,
subsidized to the tune of $80B, represent the biggest wealth transfer in our history from
ordinary citizens to the already wealthy.” 250-508-8855 redrebelsvictoria@gmail.com
**Richard Demontigny (**Seniors for Climate Victoria, Oak Bay United Church): “We need to reverse growing inequity and building pipelines does the opposite of that” 236-882-3753
rp.demontigny@gmail.com1 attendee
Line Dancing Level 1
Location not specified yet🕺 Registered Program: Meet your Instructor
Line Dance with Julian So💃
Level 1 @ 9:15 am
Pre-register for either class now to secure your spot at reduced rates!
💲 6-Week Rates: 403-272-4661- GFLS Member: $50
- Non-Member: $60
💡 A Few Things to Know:
- FREE parking
- You get discounted rates if you are a GFLS or Super Member.
- Members (ages 55+) $35 for calendar year.
- Associate Members (ages 18–54) $35 for calendar year.
(Drop In's are always welcome @ $12/class)
Come move, groove, and have fun!
Whether you're dancing solo or making friends along the way,
Julian's class is the perfect mix of fitness, fun, and fabulous music!
www.gfls.org1 attendee
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