December 11 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 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 space provides flexible seating options, focus tools, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it.
On Thursday, December 11, we’re hosting a special activity during the Your Time, Your Way time. Participants can drop-in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to engage in an, “Open Interest Night” and join the fun whether by showcasing your unique interest, or simply by enjoying the company of others. Pizza will be served!
The concept of an, “Open Interest Night” stems from an Open Mic Night. The Open Interest Night will provide a safe and welcoming space where participants can share their interest with peers and express themselves creatively. Some of the interests you can share are:
- Visual art (painting, drawing, etc.)
- Items you may have made (crochet, knitting etc.)
- Music
- Writing (poems, stories, scripts)
- Performances (stand up comedy, monologues)
Please click on the button that says, “RSVP” to confirm your attendance for the event and for the organizers to plan accordingly. Please RSVP no later than December 9, 2025 so arrangements can be made.
Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, if you will not be participating in the Open Interest Night, please note 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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November 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You are invited to join the Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary for their Trivia Night. If you love trivia and answering questions, this is a great opportunity to test your knowledge on a wide range of topics.
Monday, November 17, 2025
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 UCalgary student to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so the organizers know how many people to expect.
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November 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You are invited to flex your creative muscles with the Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary for a fun and engaging Art Night.
Monday, November 3, 2025
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 UCalgary student to attend. Please RSVP your attendance to autismawarenessucalgary@gmail.com so the organizers know how many people to expect.
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November 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 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 space provides flexible seating options, focus tools, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it.
On Thursday, November 27, we’re hosting a special activity during the Your Time, Your Way time. Participants can drop-in between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to engage in, “Girls Night” themed activities. The night will be geared towards women or female-identifying participants.
There will be different activity stations set up and participants can move through all stations at their pace, or stay where they are comfortable. Some of the activities you can partake in are:
- Make your own mocktail station,
- Paint and sip and,
- Play board games and puzzles.
Here are some suggestions of things you may like to do, if you will not be participating in the girls night themed activities, please note 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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October 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 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 space provides flexible seating options, focus tools, and adjustable lighting options as we strive to make our space more welcoming and inclusive to those who wish to spend time in it.
On Thursday, October 23, we’re hosting a special activity during the Your Time, Your Way time.
Drop-in as we have different fall activity stations set up, and you will have an opportunity to move through all stations at your pace and comfort. Some of the activities you can partake in, while sipping on a delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows are:
- Pumpkin decorating
- Making leaf lanterns
- Completing a maze
Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
In-person @ The Ability Hub (300, 3820 24 Ave NW)
Here are some other suggestions of things you may like to do if you aren’t interested in participating in the fall theme night, 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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October 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
If you love playing board games and hanging out with awesome people, you’re invited to a Board Games Night with Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary.
Monday, October 20, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 PM
In-person at the main floor café at the Child Development Centre (3820 24 Ave NW)
There will be a variety of board games available to play. All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. We hope to see you there!
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September 29 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
If you love playing board games and hanging out with awesome people, you’re invited to a Board Games Night with Autism Awareness Club at University of Calgary.
Monday, September 29, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 PM
In-person at the main floor café at the Child Development Centre (3820 24 Ave NW)
There will be a variety of board games available to play. All are welcome! You don’t need to be a UCalgary student to attend. We hope to see you there!
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October 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Your entrepreneurial idea is strong and together we can make it unforgettable. Join us for our final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, SPEAK: Pitching and Value Proposition Workshop, which will explore how to communicate and pitch your entrepreneurial idea using clarity, structure, and storytelling. Furthermore, the workshop will teach you how to pitch with purpose, combining your lived experience, business model, and authentic voice.
Through the PIVOTS (Problem, Impact, Value, Outcome, Trajectory, and Story) framework – we will help you draft a pitch you want to deliver. In this workshop, you can expect guided prompts, scripts, visual tone cues, and ample feedback provided, leaving you with a pitch you believe in.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
This workshop is free and registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual.
If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the SPEAK: Pitching and Value Proposition Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
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October 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
No business plan? No problem. Join us for our second neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving, which will teach you how to structure your venture with a business plan that actually works for your brain.
Whether you are just starting to develop a business idea or expanding your venture, this workshop gives you direction. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, receive one-on-one support, and guided reflection to make your business plan structured and reliable.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
Interested in attending the final neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop? Join us for our final workshop, SPEAK, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence, learn how to move from information to persuasion, and show off our business ventures.
This workshop is free and registration is required via Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual.
If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the PROVE: Business Planning and Problem-Solving Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
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October 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Entrepreneurship starts in the mind. Join us as we launch the first neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshop, THINK: Executive Functioning and Ideation, which will explore how executive functioning powers planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
Through the CAR (Creative, Analytical, and Reflective) problem-solving framework, we will understand the link between executive functioning and entrepreneurship, applying hands-on strategies to real life scenarios. Some of these strategies will include practical tools, visual prompts, and low-pressure collaboration designed for neurodivergent thinkers.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
In-person at The Ability Hub (3820 24 Ave NW)
Interested in attending the other two neuroinclusive entrepreneurship workshops? Join us for our second workshop, PROVE on October 16, where we will learn business planning essentials, and our final workshop, SPEAK on October 23, where we will pitch our ideas with confidence.
This workshop is free and registration is required through Sinneave Connects, our online learning hub. When you click the button that says, “Sinneave Connects” you will be directed to the log-in page. If you already have an account, just log in as usual.
If you don’t have an account, it’s free and easy to set up:
- Create a user name
- Create a password (don’t forget to save it someplace handy)
- Select “Register”
- Choose the THINK: Executive Functioning & Ideation Workshop – Registration event and follow the instructions.
About the Presenter
Raiyana Shams is the developer and facilitator of the Neuroinclusive Entrepreneurship Workshop Series with The Sinneave Family Foundation. She has designed and led neuroinclusive entrepreneurship programming on campus and collaborates with community partners to make business education more accessible.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please reach out to us at info@sinneavefoundation.org or call our office at 403 210-5000. We’re here to help!