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.

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

Indigenous Tea and Learn

Friday October 2, 2026

2:00pm – 4:00pm

BCA The Landing (Upstairs) | 7904 43 Ave NW

Elder Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes will be presenting a video on Truth and Reconciliation by the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, and story sharing on Orange Shirt Day, and a smudge (weather permitting). Stay for tea, bannock and great conversation with neighbours.

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.

Kitchen Kompanions

  •  Session 1: Favorite Food | Friday October 16, 2026 ~ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  •  Session 2: Recipe with History | Friday October 23, 2026 ~ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  •  Session 3: Food for thought | Friday October 30, 2026 ~ 1:30pm – 3:00pm

BCA Community Room | 7904 43 Ave NW

Community Kitchen Program of Calgary and Bowness Community Association are offering a 3 week program called Kitchen Kompanions where you can learn about cooking. Kitchen Kompanions aims to work with seniors to help us create a resource book that will pass along their love for healthy cooking

Beaded Spider Workshop

Tuesday October 27, 2026

4:30pm – 7:30pm | Ages 14+ (Kids ages 10-13 may attend with supervision)

BCA Community Room | 7904 43 Ave NW

Create Your Own Beaded Spider! 

Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the Halloween spirit? Join Olfa for a playful Halloween Beaded Spider Workshop and create your very own little creepy-crawly decoration!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of working with different types of jewelry-making pliers and discover simple techniques for shaping and assembling your creation. You’ll have a wide variety of colorful and sparkling beads to choose from, allowing you to create a spider that is completely your own — from its colors and bead combinations to its size!

Whether you want to make a tiny, cute spider or a larger, spookier one, the choice is yours. Olfa will guide you step by step throughout the workshop, making it easy and enjoyable even if you’ve never worked with jewelry-making tools before.

Come get creative, have some Halloween fun, and leave with a festive decoration made entirely by you — perfect for adding a little handmade spookiness to your home! 

Remembering our Warriors

Monday November 9, 2026

11:00am – 1:00pm

BCA The Landing (Upstairs) | 7904 43 Ave NW

In honor of Indigenous Veterans Day, join us as Elder Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes shares the story of Sergeant Tommy Prince, Canada’s most decorated Indigenous Veteran from WWII, as well as her own perspective as an Indigenous Veteran. Stay for a light lunch and conversation. 

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.