The University of Calgary Autism Awareness Club is hosting a Movie Night!!!
Take a break from studying and join them for an evening of snacks, drinks and fun!
Thursday, April 11
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
at The Sinneave Family Foundation
300, 3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome! You don’t have to be a member or university student to participate, you just need to enjoy meeting and spending time with great people!
RSVP to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so organizers know how many people to plan for.
You’re invited to the Autism Awareness Club UCalgary’s last event of the semester – TRIVIA NIGHT!!!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
at The Sinneave Family Foundation
300, 3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome – you don’t have to be a member or a university student to participate. You just need to love having fun with a great group of people!
If you have a specific area of knowledge you want to be included in the selection of topics, please let the organizers know when you RSVP.
Email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com to let them know you’re coming BEFORE April 23.
The Autism Housing Network of Alberta (AHNA) have assembled a panel of autistic individuals and parents of autistics to help guide a virtual discussion on Preparing for Independent Living.
You’re invited to join in Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. In-person in Edmonton and Calgary or online throughout the rest of the province.
Whether independent living is your goal or you are simply trying to create an environment to live as independently as possible, learning from others is key. The more we discuss, the more we realize that with the path to independent living is within our grasp.
The panel will explore and discuss things like:
- How do we skill build as an Autistic individual?
- How do Autistic individuals learn and grow?
- What tools and resources should we use to compliment our journey?
If you are in Calgary, join the watch party in-person at The Sinneave Family Foundation (300, 3820 24 Ave NW) starting at 6:20 p.m.
To reserve your spot, click on the words Calgary Watch Party and secure your free ticket.
If you are in the Edmonton area, join the watch party in-person at Autism Edmonton’s office. 11720 Kingsway NW starting at 6:20 p.m.
To reserve your spot, click on the words Edmonton Watch Party and secure your free ticket.
To attend the virtual event, click the words Virtual Panel Discussion to secure your free ticket.
AHNA is looking for autistics and their support networks to share their stories. Please submit your 2-5 minute video! Telling stories of lived experiences is a great way to share great ideas that can help others take steps towards their goals. For example, what is one approach that you took that worked to move you or your loved one closer to independent living?
Please submit your video to Drewe at housing@autismedmonton.org
Meet our panelists:
Kim Fox is a parent of 21-year-old with complex needs living on the spectrum. She is a past Director of the Autism Society of Alberta and was a part of the Housing Advisory Committee for the Sinneave Family Foundation. She is also the moderator for the Connecting CommUNITY Facebook group. Life planning and preparedness for independence have become a focal point in her journey supporting her daughter.
Debbie Bocian is the parent of an Autistic 36 year-old who is also challenged with OCD. She is a retired Special Education teacher. As an Elder in her Church, she became involved with the St. Albert Independent Living Association. Debbie seeks to create “a wonderful, supportive place where Adults on the Autism Spectrum can live very happy, social, independent lives.”
Kyle Lobb is the Vice President of the Autism Independent Living Association (AILA). He is an Autistic adult who is preparing for independent living. Kyle attends Grant MacEwan University and works part-time. He intends on moving out when his finances align with his educational aspirations and has been working towards independent living in the interim.
You are invited to join our January Women’s Group.
In each Women’s Group, we provide timely information on topics that are important to Autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories, and enjoy valuable peer connection.
In this particular session, we will build on previous discussions about relationships, with a focus on professional relationships, friendships in the workplace, boundary setting and tips and tricks for socializing at work. Newcomers are always welcome, as each discussion is unique.
All are welcome no matter how you identify, however, please be aware that information and resources provided are based on female assigned at birth. All gender expressions are welcome.
Join us Thursday, January 11, 2024
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB)
If you would like to attend this session, but getting to The Ability Hub in person is a barrier for you, you can also attend online via Sinneave Connects, our online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account, it’s easy! Click the button below to be directed to the portal.
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)
- Register!
- Choose the “Women & Autism – January 2024 Women’s Group” event to enroll and access the virtual link.
Women & Autism – January 2024 Women’s Group
If you have any questions about this session, or need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
Please note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in), IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way, we’d love to see you!
About the Presenter: Kristen Coglon has more than nine years of experience supporting adults on the spectrum to find community and thrive in their every day lives. She works as a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation and is passionate about creating supportive and safe spaces for neurodivergent women to come together, share experiences, stories, resources and peer connection. Her hope is to foster a long-lasting community of women who support each other.
P.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.
If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with a great group of people, you are invited to join the fun. The Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is hosting its last Board Games Night of the semester.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the café area at the Child Development Centre
3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB (at the Southwest corner of the University of Calgary campus, across from the Children’s Hospital)
You don’t have to be a U of C student to participate, anyone who enjoys games is welcome.
Attendees are asked to email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com to RSVP so organizers know how many people to expect and prepare for.
If you have any questions about this event, please email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com
Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Stay tuned for some fun December activities, coming soon!
If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with a great group of people, you are invited to join the fun. The Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is hosting two more board game evenings in November!
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the café area at the Child Development Centre
3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB (at the Southwest corner of the University of Calgary campus, across from the Children’s Hospital)
You don’t have to be a U of C student to participate, anyone who enjoys games is welcome.
Attendees are asked to email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com to RSVP so organizers know how many people to expect and prepare for.
If you have any questions about this event, please email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com
Mark your calendar and plan to attend Wednesday, November 29th as well!
You’re invited to join our November Women’s Group.
In each Women’s Group, we provide timely information on topics that are important to autistic women. These sessions are intended to provide a safe space for women to connect, ask questions, share stories and enjoy valuable peer connection.
In this particular session, we’ll build on previous discussions about relationships, with a focus on professional relationships, friendships in the workplace, boundary setting and tips and tricks for socializing at work. Newcomers are always welcome, as each discussion is unique.
Please note: At the end of this session, we will be welcoming Eleni Moumos, a student researcher from the University of Calgary. She will be telling the group about her study which focuses on women with disabilities and their experiences with reproductive and pregnancy care in Alberta. If participants are interested, they may connect with Eleni and ask further questions or agree to participate in her study. Eleni is simply presenting her information, as it may be applicable to some group members. If you aren’t interested to hear about the study, you are welcome to leave before her short presentation.
All are welcome no matter how you identify, however, please be aware that information and resources provided are based on female assigned at birth. All gender expressions are welcome.
Join us Thursday, November 30, 2023
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. (Please note the time is extended to accommodate the short presentation afterwards)
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB)
If you would like to attend this session, but getting to The Ability Hub in person is a barrier for you, you can also attend online via Sinneave Connects, our online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened a FREE account, it’s easy! Click the button below to be directed to the portal.
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password (Don’t forget to record it somewhere safe for next time!)
- Register!
- Choose the “Women & Autism – November Women’s Group” event to enroll and access the virtual link.
Women & Autism – November Women’s Group
If you have any questions about this session, or need help navigating Sinneave Connects, please contact us by emailing info@sinneavefoundation.org or calling 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
Please note: While advance registration is not necessary for most of our Learning & Connection activities (you are welcome to just drop-in), IF you do pre-register it helps us in our planning AND allows us to notify you in the event of a last-minute change or cancellation. Either way, we’d love to see you!
About the Presenter: Kristen Coglon has more than nine years of experience supporting adults on the spectrum to find community and thrive in their every day lives. She works as a Life Skills Coach with The Sinneave Family Foundation and is passionate about creating supportive and safe spaces for neurodivergent women to come together, share experiences, stories, resources and peer connection. Her hope is to foster a long-lasting community of women who support each other.
P.S. The quick access button to Sinneave Connects is on the upper right corner of our Homepage.
If you enjoy playing a variety of board games and hanging out with a great group of people, you are invited to join the fun. The Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary (AACUC) is hosting three board game evenings in November!
The first is Wednesday, November 1, 2023
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the café area at the Child Development Centre
3820 24th Avenue NW Calgary, AB (at the Southwest corner of the University of Calgary campus, across from the Children’s Hospital)
You don’t have to be a U of C student to participate, anyone who enjoys games is welcome.
Attendees are asked to email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com to RSVP so organizers know how many people to expect and prepare for.
If you have any questions about this event, please email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com
Mark your calendar and plan to attend Wednesday, November 15 and 29th as well!