About us
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Atheists!
The mission of the Rocky Mountain Atheists (RMA) is to be a safe and supportive secular community dedicated to serving society; to support those who have been marginalized or traumatized as a result of faith-based beliefs; and to provide and promote evidence-based learning opportunities.
RMA is so much more than a Meetup group! We typically host about 10 events per month, most of them free. Our activities include social gatherings, peer support, community service, and educational activities. If you would like to learn more about our organization, please visit us at www.rockymountainatheists.ca
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 behaviour. 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 behaviour aren’t acceptable.
Upcoming events
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WeCanReason Webinar - Final Exit Network with Michelle Witte
·OnlineOnlineWeCanReason Webinar - Final Exit Network with Michelle Witte
The RMA welcomes you to an introduction to the Final Exit Network (FEN), with a mission to educate and support those who want choice in dying. Michelle Witte, the Executive Director of FEN, will provide an overview of the choice in dying movement in the US today, brief introductions to the major options for a chosen death to reduce suffering at end of life (Medical Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED), Assisted Dying in Switzerland, FEN’s Exit Guide Program), and more specific information on FEN's services to promote peace, dignity and personal autonomy to help people die on their own terms. All questions welcome!
About the Speaker:
Michelle Witte is the newest Executive Director for Final Exit Network (FEN). Witte stepped into the role in August 2025 with a deep personal connection to the cause. In 2022, she cared for her mother Diane through the painful final stages of Parkinson’s disease—an experience that profoundly shaped her understanding of the need for compassionate end-of-life options. “My mom asked me day after day, ‘When will this end?’” said Witte. “Her suffering ignited in me a passion to help ensure that no one else must endure what we did.” That passion led her to advocacy at the Minnesota State Legislature for Medical Aid In Dying, and ultimately to discovering Final Exit Network. She most recently served as Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, where she supported 33 local chapters and over 2,500 volunteers in the effort to strengthen democracy. Her background also includes founding health advocacy initiatives, serving as Board President of the Missouri Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, and working on state-level aging resource development in Minnesota. “As someone who has worked to expand choice and autonomy across many aspects of life, I’m honored to now lead an organization that defends the most personal choice of all,” Witte said.If you are not an RMA member, please consider becoming one (it's only $20/year) or donating to help cover costs (Meetup fees, website, Zoom, etc.). Every little bit helps! Click this link (membership) to join or this link (donate) to donate. Thanks for being part of this!
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Ping pong, cards, board games, foosball, crokinole, chess, music, conversation
James’s house, Tuscany, 65 Tuscany meadows place nw,, Calgary, AB, CA- House party with lots of fun activities going on.
- Ping Pong, some time for beginners, some for intermediate, some for experienced.
- Card and board games are supplied - and bring your favorite game.
- Foosball
- crokinole is a dexterity board game, possibly of Canadian origin. Players take turns shooting discs across the circular playing surface, trying to land their discs in the higher-scoring regions of the board, while also attempting to knock opposing discs off the board.
- Music - Sometimes someone will play piano, sometimes guitar,
- Come make friends, hang out, and if you like, feel free to bring your special talent and show off a bit :)
James’ house Is 65 Tuscany meadows place nw
It is a potluck - please bring a *favourite* snack/dish to share with others - no need to bring chips or sweets, we haven't eaten all the bags of chips and sweets people have brought so far, so please bring something a bit healthy. Suggestions could be - hot entree, fruit plate, vegetable plate, cheese plate, appetizers, sushi, finger food (I have a microwave and oven and stove), pizza or, even better, bring something you are famous for making! I supply beverages (soft drinks, iced tea).
Transportation:
Some people need a ride, some have expressed willingness to provide a ride. Please leave a comment if you want to add your name to either of those two lists and in which neighborhood you live. We often have people coming from Tuscany, Varsity, Arbor Lake, Marlborough Park, Kensington, Hawkwood, Lincoln Park, Dalhousie, Mission and more. Post a message in the group chat here or communicate amongst yourselves when you are here.This event is posted on a few meetups So there are more people than listed here. It doesn’t matter which one you sign up on. Sometimes the meetup site has had problems with allowing people to sign up - If you have any problems please leave a comment here so I can address it, or send me a private message.
WAIVER: By signing up (RSVP) for this event, you signify that you are aware of and assume 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 expressly acknowledge and assume all additional risks and dangers that may result in property damage, physical injury and/or death, which may be above and beyond the inherent dangers and risks of the Activity, including but not limited to: Falling or loss of balance; icy, slick or uneven surfaces; collisions with natural or man-made objects, other people, and/or other motor vehicles; the negligence or failure of myself, the Releasee, or other participant to act safely.
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 and/or any other groups responsible for any harm, injury or property damage that might occur as a result of your participation. Participants who agree to carpool do so at their own discretion and risk. It is against the law for you to drive impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.10 attendees
Past events
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