
What we’re about
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 older 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 AND PROTOCOL:
1. We are a non-profit organization that is membership driven. The cost for membership is $35.00 per year. We have a General Manager, board of directors, organizers and event planners to run this group. A Super Membership (Jan – Dec) which includes membership to different activity centers allows for additional discounts.
2. Yearly membership fee per person is optional. You can register to attend any events and just pay the drop-in fee to the club
3. Each person attending events is responsible for their own and their guest’s costs, for any individual fees associated with events that you choose to attend (food, beverages, admission fees, travel and parking).
4. There is no tolerance for abuse and inappropriate behavior; an offending member may be banned at the discretion of the General Manager, Organizers or Board of Directors.
5. Members, use your real name (first and initial of last name) and upload a clear, current photo of your face to join this Meetup group. This is for safety, so organizers can recognize you and to prevent Meet-up scams.
6. Any person attending “in person” events is encouraged to comply with the terms and conditions of Alberta Health Care. You should have the currently recommended vaccines or a medical exemption. If you are ill or coughing do not sign up to attend. Masks may be worn at our events for your added safety.
7. If you cannot attend an event that you said "YES" to in your RSVP, please change your RSVP to "NO" 24 hours prior to the event. Event organizers have to confirm the number of reservations so please be considerate and give others on the wait list a chance to attend. 3 no-shows or late cancellations may result in you being removed from attending future events
8. We endeavor to provide as much information as possible about our posted events to help you decide if you will participate. The Board of Directors and organizers are not and will not be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage, which you may suffer from your activities during a posted event or for any personal meetings or contacts outside of Meetup or information posted our website. By signing up to participate YOU understand and agree to join entirely at your own risk.
Thank you𖹭.ᐟ for joining our Do Something New DSN 55+✶ Members Club. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Take care
Norma-Jean,💙 General Manager
Upcoming events
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𝄞𝄢Dancin’ and Jammin’ with PISTOL NOON ♫⋆。♪₊˚♬゚.
Top Brass Restaurant & Lounge, 1725 - 32 Ave. N.E., Calgary, ab, CAEVENT: Some good music ★🎸🎧⋆。dancing ♪♫~ jamming and socializing with Pistol Noon. ♫⋆。♪₊˚♬゚. Join us for some tunes and cold ones!
WHERE: Top Brass Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge Located in: McCall Lake Plaza 1725 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7C8
WHEN: SUNDAY 4PM – 8 PM
COST/PAYMENT: There is a $2. Cash meetup event fee. You pay for your own food and drinks.
HOW TO FIND US: We will have a Meetup sign on reserved tables.
WHO: Singles 50+ and others. This is a multi-Meetup Facebook event so the number of people signed up on this location may not reflect the true number of people attending.
DRESS CODE: Dress to dance 𐦂𖨆𐀪𖠋
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Free parking adjacent to the building. Check Calgary transit schedule C-Train/LRT
CONDITIONS: No-shows and short-notice cancellations are recorded and may limit your admittance to future events If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 hours before the event.
CONSIDERATIONS: Please support the venue by purchasing food and/or beverages/ Remember to tip the servers/ You may want to bring ear plugs as music may be loud/
WAIVER By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you agree to the following requirements: that the organizers and hosts of this event are volunteers and may hold no special training. You are aware of all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You acknowledge that you have sufficient medical insurance coverage in the event of any injury. You also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers of Mix and Mingles Over 50 Singles and Living It Up-YYC groups and any other groups or venues responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your voluntary participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. You acknowledge that it is unsafe and against the law for you to drive while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 🪶 In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.3 attendees
MALL WALKING CHINOOK
Chinook Mall, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB, CAEVENT: Avoid outdoor cold and snow walk and talk inside with us**.** We are slow and steady walkers who walk a circuit on the main floor and then another circuit on the top floor at Chinook Mall. Anyone who likes can do a third/fourth circuit of speed walking. To reward ourselves we have a coffee and some lively conversation in the food court.
WHEN: Tuesdays Meet at 9:15 by Eileen Fisher, Cartier, Coach stores by the elevators in the main floor north end of the mall. PLEASE give at least 24 hours notice if you are thinking of cancelling. People not showing for events is very disheartening especially if the group is waiting for you to show up.
WHERE: Chinook Centre Mall.
RESERVATION/HOW TO FIND US: Meet at the north end of mall by the Eileen Fisher, Cartier and Coach stores. We will start our walk at 9:25
WHO: 50+. This is a multi-Meet up/Facebook event.
DRESS CODE: Dress in your exercise walking clothes and shoes.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Parking in the north end of underground parking (It’s free and warm) Park by the electric charging stations then come into mall through the doors close by. You will go up the escalators and arrive in front of the Eileen Fisher store. For Calgary transit routes check HERE.
CONSIDERATIONS: Be prepared for window shopping as you are walking by the stores!!
WAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you signify that you are aware that the organizers and hosts of this event are volunteers and hold no special training. You are aware of all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers of Mix and Mingles Over 50 Singles and Living It Up-YYC groups and any other groups or venues responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your voluntary participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. You acknowledge that it is unsafe and against the law for you to drive while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 🪶 In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.2 attendees
MALL WALKING CHINOOK
Chinook Mall, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB, CAEVENT: Avoid outdoor cold and snow walk and talk inside with us**.** We are slow and steady walkers who walk a circuit on the main floor and then another circuit on the top floor at Chinook Mall. Anyone who likes can do a third/fourth circuit of speed walking. To reward ourselves we have a coffee and some lively conversation in the food court.
WHEN: Tuesdays Meet at 9:15 by Eileen Fisher, Cartier, Coach stores by the elevators in the main floor north end of the mall. PLEASE give at least 24 hours notice if you are thinking of cancelling. People not showing for events is very disheartening especially if the group is waiting for you to show up.
WHERE: Chinook Centre Mall.
RESERVATION/HOW TO FIND US: Meet at the north end of mall by the Eileen Fisher, Cartier and Coach stores. We will start our walk at 9:25
WHO: 50+. This is a multi-Meet up/Facebook event.
DRESS CODE: Dress in your exercise walking clothes and shoes.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Parking in the north end of underground parking (It’s free and warm) Park by the electric charging stations then come into mall through the doors close by. You will go up the escalators and arrive in front of the Eileen Fisher store. For Calgary transit routes check HERE.
CONSIDERATIONS: Be prepared for window shopping as you are walking by the stores!!
WAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you signify that you are aware that the organizers and hosts of this event are volunteers and hold no special training. You are aware of all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers of Mix and Mingles Over 50 Singles and Living It Up-YYC groups and any other groups or venues responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your voluntary participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. You acknowledge that it is unsafe and against the law for you to drive while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 🪶 In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.1 attendee
MALL WALKING CHINOOK
Chinook Mall, 6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB, CAEVENT: Avoid outdoor cold and snow walk and talk inside with us**.** We are slow and steady walkers who walk a circuit on the main floor and then another circuit on the top floor at Chinook Mall. Anyone who likes can do a third/fourth circuit of speed walking. To reward ourselves we have a coffee and some lively conversation in the food court.
WHEN: Tuesdays Meet at 9:15 by Eileen Fisher, Cartier, Coach stores by the elevators in the main floor north end of the mall. PLEASE give at least 24 hours notice if you are thinking of cancelling. People not showing for events is very disheartening especially if the group is waiting for you to show up.
WHERE: Chinook Centre Mall.
RESERVATION/HOW TO FIND US: Meet at the north end of mall by the Eileen Fisher, Cartier and Coach stores. We will start our walk at 9:25
WHO: 50+. This is a multi-Meet up/Facebook event.
DRESS CODE: Dress in your exercise walking clothes and shoes.
PARKING/TRANSPORTATION: Parking in the north end of underground parking (It’s free and warm) Park by the electric charging stations then come into mall through the doors close by. You will go up the escalators and arrive in front of the Eileen Fisher store. For Calgary transit routes check HERE.
CONSIDERATIONS: Be prepared for window shopping as you are walking by the stores!!
WAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you signify that you are aware that the organizers and hosts of this event are volunteers and hold no special training. You are aware of all the risks associated with this event and are aware of your physical and emotional limits and how they relate to this particular event. You also agree that you take full responsibility without exception for the safety and well-being of yourself and your guest(s) and promise to not hold the host(s) or event organizers of Mix and Mingles Over 50 Singles and Living It Up-YYC groups and any other groups or venues responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your voluntary participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. You acknowledge that it is unsafe and against the law for you to drive while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: 🪶 In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.1 attendee
Past events
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