Calgary Walk and Talk
Sat, Aug 31
|Quarry Park Library Meeting Room
Join us in south Calgary for a walk along the riverbank! Our talk today will be about Celebrating Pride as A-specs.
Time & Location
Aug 31, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Quarry Park Library Meeting Room, 108 Quarry Park Rd, Calgary, AB T2C 5R1, Canada
About the event
Our South Calgary Walk and Talks start at the Quarry Park Library (attached to the Remington YMCA – go through the main doors and turn right – library is past the coffee shop). We'll meet either in Meeting Room 1 or 2; look for “SAAA Walk and Talk” posted on the room panel and the ace flag on the table. The library is near several bus routes, and parking is available either on the street or at the YMCA.
Our route: along the canal to the Bow River pathway, then north towards Carburn Park. Depending on participant interest, we can loop back around at the gazebo (total walk about 5K) or continue on to Carburn Park and loop around at the lagoon (total walk about 7.5K). The majority of the route is flat with slight hills at the canal and pathway access points. There are park benches along the pathway and at the gazebo & Carburn Park for resting stops as required.
What will we be talking about?
- August 3, 12-2pm: A-Spec Identities and Hobbies. Let's talk about how a-spec individuals spend their free time. While topics may be vast, the three C’s of crochet, cross-stitch, and cosplay may be discussed.
- August 17, 10am-12pm: A Day in the Life. Let’s talk about what a day in the life of an a-spec individual looks like. Topics may include living alone and its perks and challenges, not living along and its perks and challenges, and how being a-spec impacts our day to day lives.
- August 31, 10am-12pm: A-spec Identities and Pride. Calgary Pride is upon us! Let’s talk about our Pride plans, a-spec identity acceptance, and how we show pride.
This is an open event, which means that everyone is welcome to attend, whether you’re a-spec yourself or just interested in walking & talking with us! Let us know if you have any questions (email: ABAcesandAros@gmail.com).RSVP is optional.
Note: this event is weather permitting and may be cancelled depending on rain, heat, or smoke/air quality. Cancellation notice will be shared on this page, our social media, and our Alberta A-spec Discord. If you RSVP on this page, we will also email you if the walk gets cancelled.