Upcoming Community Hubs Workshops & Programs at the Bowness community association

Community Hub programs are all about creating welcoming, local spaces where people can connect, access support, and feel a true sense of belonging. They bring together social, cultural, and recreational opportunities alongside services that help residents thrive in everyday life. Each hub is shaped by its community, making it a unique and accessible place to build relationships, share resources, and strengthen neighbourhood connections.

Leopold’s Tavern Seniors’ Brunch

Tuesday September 8, 2026

9:00am – 11:00am|Seniors|RSVP Required|

BCA Main Hall|7904 43 Ave NW

Join your neighbours for a delicious brunch catered for us by the team at Leopold’s Tavern! Registrations starts August 24.

Food Budgeting for Healthier Eating

Tuesday September 15, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00PM

Ages 16+ | RSVP Required | BCA Community Room | 7904 43 NW

Choosing between healthy eating food options and keeping costs down doesn’t require an all-or-nothing mindset.  However, it does require some thinking about food and grocery shopping in a new way. Join Anna Mandzuik from Calgary Community Kitchen to discuss what it means to rethink food and grocery shopping and how this can be effective. There will be lots of opportunities for group discussion. Questions? Contact Anna at communityhub@mybowness.com

Community Food Series Panel Discussion: Food Resource Round-up

Friday September 18, 2026

6:00pm – 8:30pm | Ages 12+ |RSVP Required

MCA Community Hall | 5003 16 Ave NW

Join us at the Montgomery Community Association to share a meal and learn from a panel of experts about access to food resources in the city. Panel The doors open at 6:00pm, panel discussion begins at 6:30pm. Questions? Contact Anna Draper at communityhub@mybowness.com

Coffee with a Uniform

Friday September 11, 2026

10:30 am – 12 pm

BCA The Landing (Upstairs) | 7904 43 Ave NW

Come meet our neighbourhood’s Community Resource Officer and other members of the Calgary Police Service over a cup of coffee. This is a drop-in event. No registration required.

Coffee, Culture & Conversation

September 14 & October 19, 2026 (Mondays)

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

BCA The Landing (Upstairs) | 7904 43 Ave NW

Join us for a warm and welcoming monthly gathering where neighbours can:

  • Meet new & old friends in the community
  • Learn about a variety of traditions
  • Share ideas and experiences from diverse backgrounds
  • Coffee and snacks will be provided

Drop-in: Come to one or come to all! For more information, contact Clara Yuen at clara.yuen@calgary.ca or (403)370-7352

Bird Boxes Workshop

Thursday September 17, 2026

6:30pm-7:30pm | All Ages | RSVP Required

BCA Main Hall | 7904 43 Ave NW

Come build a functional Birdhouse that will attract House Sparrows, Wrens, and Chickadees to your yard. We welcome residents of all ages to participate. Children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 are especially encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.  Questions? Contact Clara Yuen at clara.yuen@calgary.ca or (403)370-7352.

Community Nature Walk – Escarpment by Bowness Park

Friday September 25, 2026

2:00pm-4:00pm | All Ages | Drop-In

West end of 33 Ave and 48 Ave

Come discover the biggest trees in Bowness.  Over 70 Douglas Firs have a story of fire, drought, and kids from their 400 years as Bowness residents. 

Meet at the West end of 33 Ave where it meets 48 Ave for a walk along the escarpment with some steep parts, similar to a mountain trail. For more information contact Anna Draper at communityhub@mybowness.com

Note: Some hiking experience would be beneficial, as the trail is a single-track path with some roots and moderate elevation gain.

Balancing Your Boundaries

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

6 pm – 7:30 pm

BCA Community Room | 7904 43 Ave NW

Learn a stepped approach to setting realistic and reasonable boundaries.

Riding the Wave of Emotions

Wednesday October 14, 2026

6 pm – 7:30 pm

BCA Community Room | 7904 43 Ave NW

Ride the wave of emotions and explore individual reactions to intense emotions.

Bridging Communication Barriers

Wednesday November 25, 2026

6 pm – 7:30 pm

BCA Community Room | 7904 43 Ave NW

Learn about communication barriers and ways to overcome them.