Calgary Assoc. of Lifelong Learners - CALL

09/15/2026

09/13/2026

Define 'outlaw.'
People think it means 'someone who has broken the law.'
But it really means - 'a person excluded from protection of the law.'

09/11/2026

Join us to hear Frank Spina share his experiences of travelling solo through Egypt.
Frank is one of many CALL adventurers willing to inspire and educate us with accounts of their 'treks and travels.'
Public welcome - pay $5 at the door
No registration required.

09/08/2026

As we age, the risk for dementia increases. However, there are things we can do to reduce our risk for dementia and maintain a healthy brain.

Dr. Fruetel will talk abut what happens as we age and what we can be doing to reduce our risk.

Dr. Karen Fruetel MD MEd FRCP, Associate Professor Emerita University of Calgary, retired specialist in Geriatric Medicine
Karen is a CALL member.

Registration not required. Public welcome for $5 at the door.

09/08/2026

Everyone seeks happiness and personal joy. I asked Barry Ronellenfitch to share his many years of experience in leading a CALL Interest Group "Finding Peace and Joy Within." Barry has based his program on this principle.
"There’s a very old idea, found in many traditions, which says we have a source of peace and happiness inside us. It doesn’t depend on what’s happening in our outer life. It’s a quiet reservoir of strength, clarity, and calm, even in difficult times. And you can access it."
People who attended his program describe ways that it has been helpful to them.

CALL's vision is to offer innovative and affordable learning opportunities.

09/06/2026

Have you read a word and thought that it meant something - then found it is means something completely different? The English language has many of these; for example, you might describe someone as being nonplussed - thinking it means calm and collected. You might be surprised if they took offense and then learned that it means confused.

Do you have some misused words that are a pet peeve? We'll include some of those too.

Join us every week when we post these tricky words, with their definitions.
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Does 'peruse' mean to read something quickly?
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No, it actually means to read with thoroughness or care.

08/30/2026

What does 'chionophobia' mean?
Answer on our website.
https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/facts-for-curious-minds-part-2/

08/28/2026

New session of this popular Interest Group begins September 16.
10 - noon in room 310 cSPACE Marda Loop.
Barry shares his 50 years of practice and formal training he gained in his trips to India.
CALL members register now.
And if you are not sure that mindful meditation is for you, drop in and check it out.
https://calgarylifelonglearners.ca/Finding-Peace-and-Joy-Within/