The Joy of Cooking: Cooking Skills for Independent Living
2026-06-15 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Ability Hub, Suite #300, 3820 - 24th Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B-2X9, Canada
Whether you live independently or it is one of your future goals, being able to confidently navigate your way around a kitchen and cook healthy meals are important life skills.

Preparing your own meals helps you to save money, control portion sizes, and make choices that match your nutritional needs. Most importantly, being able to cook for and feed yourself (and others!) builds self-sufficiency, confidence and can even be a creative outlet or social activity.

The menu for this class is Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes with pan-fried zuchini and mushrooms. Join us:Monday, June 155:00 – 8:00 p.m.In-person at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)

While cooking dinner together, participants will learn:

The importance of good hygiene

Cleanliness in the kitchen and the importance of preventing cross-contamination

The proper use of utensils

How to properly measure and prepare food, and

How to work well with others in a team environment

As there is only light support provided by staff, participants need to be able to follow instructions and be willing to work in a small group to prepare the meal. All supplies will be provided. Participants are expected to help with clean up after the session.

This session is limited to six participants. If there are no spots available, you can sign up to be placed on a waiting list and a member of our team will reach out to you if spots open up.

To register, click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects.” If you don’t have a free Sinneave Connects account yet, you will need to create one. Follow the prompts on the log-in page.

Sinneave Connects

About the Presenter:

Mila Fernandes-Mckenna is a Launch + Skills participant as well as a student who learned how to cook at a young age and has been baking for more than 10 years. Mila really enjoys baking cookies, cakes and cupcakes for birthdays. Lately she has been expanding into baking breads, buns and pastries. She is passionate about cooking and wants to inspire others to learn.

If you have questions, reach out to info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 403 210-5000. We’re here to help.

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