June 19 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community.
We invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge, computer desks, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way.
Our drop-in hours this week are 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, but this is not an exhaustive list:
- Socializing: Chat with others, make new connections, or catch up with friends
- Using Computers: Access the internet, complete personal tasks, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network
- Relaxing: Sit quietly, read, listen to music with headphones, or just enjoy the calm space
- Independent Work: Bring personal projects, homework or studying you may need to do, or use the time to focus on tasks
- Unstructured Activities: puzzles, sketching, journaling, or engaging in other personal hobbies
- Exploring Resources: Learn about other programs, events, or services Sinneave offers
- Simply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage
To ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive:
- Check-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival
- No Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort
- Respectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful
- Noise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities
- No formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
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June 11 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community.
We invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge, computer desks, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way.
Our drop-in hours this week are 12:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, but this is not an exhaustive list:
- Socializing: Chat with others, make new connections, or catch up with friends
- Using Computers: Access the internet, complete personal tasks, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network
- Relaxing: Sit quietly, read, listen to music with headphones, or just enjoy the calm space
- Independent Work: Bring personal projects, homework or studying you may need to do, or use the time to focus on tasks
- Unstructured Activities: puzzles, sketching, journaling, or engaging in other personal hobbies
- Exploring Resources: Learn about other programs, events, or services Sinneave offers
- Simply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage
To ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive:
- Check-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival
- No Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort
- Respectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful
- Noise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities
- No formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
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June 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Many individuals can benefit from what is often referred to as a “third space”—a place separate from home or work or school where there is no obligation to spend money on food or beverages. So we’re opening our doors to members of our community.
We invite you to drop in and use our space to help you unwind or recharge—with no pressure to engage in structured activities. We have several rooms and spaces available–a quiet lounge, computer desks, hang out sofas–you choose. It’s your time to use your way.
Our drop-in hours this week are 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, but this is not an exhaustive list:
- Socializing: Chat with others, make new connections, or catch up with friends
- Using Computers: Access the internet, complete personal tasks, or explore hobbies online. Use our computers and wifi or bring your own device and connect via our network
- Relaxing: Sit quietly, read, listen to music with headphones, or just enjoy the calm space
- Independent Work: Bring personal projects, homework or studying you may need to do, or use the time to focus on tasks
- Unstructured Activities: puzzles, sketching, journaling, or engaging in other personal hobbies
- Exploring Resources: Learn about other programs, events, or services Sinneave offers
- Simply Being: Spend time in the space without any specific activity, just enjoying the presence of others without any expectations to engage
To ensure a welcoming and safe space for all users, please read over the Rules of the Space before you arrive:
- Check-In is Required: Everyone signs in upon arrival
- No Alcohol or Drugs: This is a substance-free space for everyone’s safety and comfort
- Respectful Content and Behavior: No engagement with explicit content and all interactions should be respectful
- Noise Levels: Keep volume moderate to accommodate diverse activities
- No formal supervision provided: Attend and engage independently
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March 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
If you love playing board games and hanging out with awesome people, you’re invited to a Board Game Night with Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary.
Monday, March 10, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 PM
in the main floor café at the Child Development Centre
3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so the organizers know how many people to expect and can plan accordingly.
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March 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You are invited to have some delicious fun with Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary, decorating sugar cookies!
Monday, March 24, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 PM
in the main floor café at the Child Development Centre
3820 24 Ave NW
All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so the organizers know how many people to expect and can plan accordingly.
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February 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You are invited to flex your creative muscles with the Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary. Come join them for an Art Night.
Monday, February 24, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 PM
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so the organizers know how many people to expect.
*Attendees will meet in the lobby at 5:30 and proceed to The Ability Hub on the 3rd floor together.
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December 2, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Celebrate the season with the Autism Awareness Club UCalgary at its Holiday Movie Night!
Monday, December 2, 2024
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
at The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
All are welcome. You don’t need to be a University of Calgary student to attend, you just need to enjoy having fun with a great group of individuals.
Let organizers know you’re coming by emailing autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com.
Please note: This is not a Sinneave event. If you have questions, please email autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com directly.
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November 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The next Art of Parenting…with Autism group meets Thursday, November 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. online via Sinneave Connects.
Each Art of Parenting session focuses on a different aspect of parenting through the lens of being Autistic and/or parenting Autistic children. Participants will receive encouragement, support, and practical short and long term strategies for navigating parenting in the healthiest way possible, with a focus on self-care and compassion.
This particular session will focus on how parents can support their children–no matter what age–when they feel lost, left out and alone, and when they are feeling down. Being Autistic can often feel lonely; many Autistic people have difficulty making and maintaining friendships and experience social isolation. We want you to know you aren’t alone.
These sessions intend to educate, empower and encourage parents on their journey, as well as create a safe community of ongoing support. Participants will benefit from the practical information provided each session as well as the connection of others who share similar experiences.
Please note: During this session, Sinneave staff, guest presenters, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate, up-to-date, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session.
This session is FREE and entirely virtual, via our Sinneave Connects online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened an account, it’s easy! Click the words below that say, “Sinneave Connects” to be directed to the portal and follow the prompts:
- Pick a user name
- Pick a passwork
- Select “Register”
- Choose “The Art of Parenting – November 21” and enroll
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September 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The next Art of Parenting…with Autism group meets Thursday, September 19 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. online via Sinneave Connects.
Each Art of Parenting session focuses on different aspects of parenting through the lens of being Autistic and/or parenting Autistic children. Participants will receive encouragement, support, and practical short and long term strategies for navigating parenting in the healthiest way possible, with a focus on self-care and compassion.
This particular session will focus on educating families to recognize when stress has become too much and sharing strategies for reducing both household and individual stress. Attendees will learn the “Traffic Light Method”, which is a helpful calming technique for kids and pre-teens that the facilitator uses with her own children. It is highly effective and works for many children.
These sessions intend to educate, empower and encourage parents on their journey, as well as create a safe community of ongoing support. Participants will benefit from the practical information provided each session as well as the connection of others who share similar experiences.
During this session, Sinneave staff, guest presenters, and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate, up-to-date, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session.
This session is FREE and entirely virtual, via our Sinneave Connects online learning platform.
If you already have a Sinneave Connects account, just log in as usual. If you haven’t yet opened an account, it’s easy! Click the words below that say, “Sinneave Connects” to be directed to the portal and follow the prompts.
- Pick a user name
- Pick a password
- Select “Register”
- Choose “The Art of Parenting – September 19” and enroll.
About the Presenter: Joannie Rosevear is a neurodivergent mother of five beautiful children. She is passionate about supporting and encouraging other families so they don’t feel alone in their journey. Her personal experience in parenting children both on and off the spectrum informs the work she does as a Program Facilitator with The Sinneave Family Foundation, knowing that, while books, resources, and professionals are helpful, connecting with someone with lived experience and who “gets it” can be truly empowering.
If you have any questions about this event or if you need support navigating Sinneave Connects, please email info@sinneavefoundation.org or call 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!
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August 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Autistic Support Network (ASN) hosted by Autism Calgary meets virtually on Thursday, August 15th from 7 pm to 9 pm.
This support group is for adults with suspected or confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder, but on the milder end of the spectrum, what used to be called Asperger’s Syndrome. This monthly meeting provides an opportunity to meet others on the spectrum and share knowledge and support. It is typically offered in a round table discussion format.
If you are an Autistic adult and you would like to attend the support group (or find out more about it) please send an email to Hannah at hannah@autismcalgary.com. We look forward to having you join this support group.
During this session, guest presenters and attendees may share information about community resources. Information provided may not always be accurate, up-to-date, or reliable. Attendees are encouraged to be critical consumers of information available on the internet. Providing information about a community resource is not endorsement and Sinneave does not assume any risk for the outcome of using the information shared during this session.