Rocky Mountain Atheists

Interested in joining Book Club? We meet once a month on the second Thursday of the month. Everyone will have a chance to share their impression of the book. Even if you haven't had time to read the book, you are still welcome to join the meeting and enjoy the discussion.

The upcoming books are:

Jan 8, 2026: The Psychopath Inside: A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain, by James H. Fallon

February 12, 2026: The Certainty Illusion: What You Don't Know and Why It Matters by Timothy Caulfield.

March 12, 2026: Separation of church and hate by John Fugelsang.

Curious about pickleball but haven’t tried it yet? Here’s your chance - we will have extra paddles for those who don’t have one.

We'll be in the Gold gym in the Kinesiology Center at U of C, beside the Olympic Oval (see the map in the pictures area.) Unless you are a U of C student or have an Active Living membership, you will have to purchase a day pass. However, this also give you access to the pool, weight room, squash courts and running track for the day. The pool is open until 4:30 that day.

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| Adult (17-59 years) | $11.00 |
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| Child (4 - 12 years) | $4.75 |
| Youth (13-16 years) | $7.75 |
| Senior (60 years+) | $7.75 |

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Parking nearby in Lots 10 and 11 is $10 per day. You can also park underground for free for 3 hours in the University District, a 15 minute walk away (see map). You have to register your license plate at one of the businesses there (Save-On-Foods, McDonalds, Staples, etc).

PLEASE cancel your registration if you will not be able to make it, so someone else can take your spot.

There is no payment to me - you just have to purchase a day pass.

Life Without Religion is a peer support group created for individuals who experience difficulty in their lives due to leaving a religion or serious conflicts caused by religious influences.

Skeptics in the Pub Calgary has been running monthly since 2008! We started presenting monthly topics in 2018, and many members of our community have either presented or suggested great topics. There is plenty of time to mingle and meet other atheists, humanists, skeptics, and overall great people.

NEW LOCATION: Limericks Traditional Public House - 7304 Macleod Trl

Agenda: we will mix and mingle until about 7:30, then have a 20 minute presentation on a topic of interest, followed by group discussion.

Topic: Death and Dying
Our guest speaker this month, Janet Arnold, holds a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology (Counselling), is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Thanatologist and has spent most of her career working in the mental health field. She has worked at Mount Royal University as a Counsellor, Accessibility Advisor, and Acting Diversity and Human Rights Advisor. She is also a contract Faculty member and teach the psychology course "Topics in Death and Dying".

A note about respectful behaviour:

We are an inclusive community of atheists, humanists, skeptics and secular freethinkers who welcome people of all backgrounds and identities.

We won't all agree all the time, but disagreement is no excuse for disrespectful behavior. Disagreements should be resolved in a constructive manner and without personal attacks. Challenge ideas not people. Do not insult or put down other participants. Harassment and other exclusionary behavior aren’t acceptable.