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April 2025QNSRD Youth Group
Starting March 5, Join us in the 'Green Room' of the Downtown Public Library every Wednesday night! Crafts, movies, board games, light snacks, and chats. We have a button maker! This group is meant for youth ages 13-20 and is FREE.
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May 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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May 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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May 2025QNSRD Youth Group
Starting March 5, Join us in the 'Green Room' of the Downtown Public Library every Wednesday night! Crafts, movies, board games, light snacks, and chats. We have a button maker! This group is meant for youth ages 13-20 and is FREE.
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May 2025QNSRD Art Club All Ages Free
Come make art together! Bring the project you are working on or a sketchpad and pen/pencil and do some art with us. Techniques can be taught based on individual interests. First and fourth Thursdays at the GH Dawe Public Library in Red Deer - near the back windows.
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May 2025Ellis Nature Centre World Migratory Bird Day
Migratory Bird Day is coming up on May 10, and Ellis Nature Centre has decided to open up our site early to celebrate! Join us on Saturday May 10 from 8am-10am for a morning of birding on the Ellis Nature Centre site. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the return of our migratory birds for the summer. Folks can bird on our site and participate in a small selection of birding activities. No registration is required and we are operating on admission by donation (we suggest $5 per person or $15 for a family).
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May 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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May 2025QNSRD Youth Group
Starting March 5, Join us in the 'Green Room' of the Downtown Public Library every Wednesday night! Crafts, movies, board games, light snacks, and chats. We have a button maker! This group is meant for youth ages 13-20 and is FREE.
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May 2025Ellis Nature Centre Opening Day
Join us on Monday, May 19th for our 2025 opening day!
We have an amazing lineup of events including slow birding activities, kids’ activities with Nature Alberta, a Great Horned Owl information table, and salad foraging. We’ll also be hosting two fundraisers on opening day, a chicken bingo raffle and popcorn sale. Don’t forget to pick up your passport when you arrive and complete all the activities for a special prize!
An exact schedule of events will be posted about 1 month before the event, so keep an eye on our website and social media for that!
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May 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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May 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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May 2025QNSRD Youth Group
Starting March 5, Join us in the 'Green Room' of the Downtown Public Library every Wednesday night! Crafts, movies, board games, light snacks, and chats. We have a button maker! This group is meant for youth ages 13-20 and is FREE.
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May 2025Learn to Bird
Join Ellis Nature Centre on Saturday, May 24 from 8-10am for an introductory birding experience! We will have 3 leaders who will show small groups of 6 people to 3 unique birding areas on our site. You will learn basic birding skills and how to apply them in each area of our site. Whether you’re just starting your birding journey or a seasoned pro wanting to refresh their skills, we’d love to have you. All ages welcome, the ability to walk and stand for the two hours is a must.
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May 2025Wildlife Friendly Gardening
Join Ellis Nature Centre staff on Sunday, May 25 from 11am-12pm to learn about how to create a wildlife friendly garden! This workshop will take you around the gardens at Ellis Nature Centre to learn about key features that support wildlife, selecting plants, and overall garden design. If you want to make sure that your garden helps animals, birds, insects, and pollinators, then this is the workshop for you. This event is free, but pre-registration is appreciated as there are only 25 spots available!
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May 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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May 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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May 2025QNSRD Youth Group
Starting March 5, Join us in the 'Green Room' of the Downtown Public Library every Wednesday night! Crafts, movies, board games, light snacks, and chats. We have a button maker! This group is meant for youth ages 13-20 and is FREE.
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May 2025BioBlitz (Citizen Science)
Dip your toes into the world of citizen science by joining Ellis Nature Centre’s BioBlitz on Saturday, May 31! We will be focusing on species found on our site in three broad categories: birds, insects, and plants. Participants will help our leaders discover the species on the Ellis Nature Centre site and help us collect valuable data which will help drive future research. This event is happening all day, with activities around the different species on a rotating schedule. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more details!
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June 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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June 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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June 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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June 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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June 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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June 2025QNSRD Inclusive Clothing Swap
June 12 at the Parkvale Lodge from 6 - 8:30 PM come for a unique 2SLGBTBQIA friendly clothing swap. Whether you bring clothing to swap, or browse and take what we have already, all are welcome to spruce up their wardrobes!
We will be taking donations of clothing for the clothing swap until the end of May - adult and teen sizes only please, gently used and washed. Will pick up or give you a drop off location, depending on your preference.
For more information about the Queer Neighbours Society of Red Deer and what we do throughout Central Alberta, go to www.qnsrd.org
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June 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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June 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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June 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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June 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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July 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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July 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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July 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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July 2025Queer Neighbours Society Presentation Allyship: How Can You Be a Good Neighbour?
Second of our three inter-agency pride celebration events, the Queer Neighbours Society presents Allyship: How Can You Be a Good Neighbour? An evening for questions and answers on how to be a good ally, and other questions you may have or clarifications you may want for the 2SLGBTQIA community. All ages are welcome, though we don't know what topics may come up as it is an open forum. All are welcome.
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July 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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July 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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July 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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July 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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July 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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July 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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July 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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July 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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August 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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August 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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August 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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August 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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August 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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August 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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August 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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August 2025Fibers & Firs
Calling all stitchers! We invite you to join Ellis Nature Centre’s new craft group Fibers & Firs, focused on the art of stitching. All fiber art mediums are welcome – embroidery, crochet, cross stitch, knitting, etc. We will meet weekly on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm from May 20-August 26 to work on current projects, get tips from other stitchers, and build community. Please note that this is not an instructional workshop, but time for folks who love fiber arts to get together and work on their projects surrounded by the beauty of the Ellis Nature Centre site. If weather permits, we will work outside! Light refreshments (non-alcoholic) and baked goods will be provided for the first few sessions, with the hope that as we build a steady group everyone will be willing to contribute occasionally to the selection of baked goods.
Date: Weekly on Tuesdays, from May 20 to August 26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Cost: Free!
No registration required, simply drop in!
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August 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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September 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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September 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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September 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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September 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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September 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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September 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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October 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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October 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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October 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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October 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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October 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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November 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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November 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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November 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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November 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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November 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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December 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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December 2025QNSRD Coffee and Chat
The first Saturday of each month from 1 - 2:30 PM is Queer Neighbours Society coffee and chat date. Come and hang with community and allies at Wizard's loft, all for the price of a coffee. (Board game fee, if you want to play, still applies)
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December 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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December 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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December 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca
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December 2025PEP Society Family Recovery Meetings
PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of addiction in their loved ones. PEP’s focus is empowering families and caregivers of a loved one struggling with addiction to step into health and recovery.
We offer an in-person Family Recovery meeting in Red Deer every Tuesday from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Northside Community Centre YMCA, located at 6391 76 Street.
All programs and meetings are free of charge and no registration is required!
We offer understanding, education, a listening ear from people who have similar experiences, and no judgement. If you have a loved one in addiction of any kind, please join us.
Learn more about us at pepsociety.ca