June 30, July 14, and 28th, 10 am to 12 pm, Sarah will host Monday morning meetups at the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW) in the lower hall/pioneer room.

Drop by on your own or with a friend, just to say hi, or to discuss ideas for your community. There will be snacks, fruit, coffee, and tea.
 

For more info text or email Sarah +368-889-5168 or sarah.thomas@calgary.ca 

Join us once a month for Maker's Night - a relaxed, social evening where you can work on your projects, share supplies, and connect with others. All crafts and skill levels welcome! We supply the snacks, basic supplies, you bring your projects!

No registration needed—just drop in!

Tuesday July 8th from 7-9pm

Southwood Community Hall, Chateau/Upper Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW)

For more info text or email Sarah +368-889-5168 or sarah.thomas@calgary.ca 

We are excited to partner with Southwood resident Kristen of Homestead Bread for a free introduction to Sourdough bread making.

Kristen will demo mixing and shaping a loaf and everyone will feed and take home their own sourdough mother along with recipes and resources.

Baking tools and flour will also be available for purchase.

Please Register with Teresa by May 15th teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849

Join us in painting terracotta flower pots for Mother's Day or for your spring garden. All ages and abilities welcome. Supplies, snacks, and refreshments will be provided.

 This will be in the Chateau room (upper hall) of the Southwood Community Hall. The room is only accessible by a flight of stairs.

 For more information or to register, contact Teresa: teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849. 

Join us once a month for Maker's Night - a relaxed, social evening where you can work on your projects, share supplies, and connect with others. All crafts and skill levels welcome! We supply the snacks, basic supplies, you bring your projects!

No registration needed—just drop in!

Tuesday May 6th from 7-9pm

Southwood Community Hall, Chateau/Upper Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW)

For more info text or email Sarah +368-889-5168 or sarah.thomas@calgary.ca 

Enjoy some warm soup and bannock while Elder Adrian Wolfleg shares some Blackfoot stories and teachings. Free community event.

Friday May 2nd 4:30-6:30pm

Southwood Community Hall, Pioneer Room, 11 Sackville Dr. SW

Email or text Sarah to register Sarah.Thomas@calgary.ca 368-889-5168

April 14, 28 and May 12 & 26th, 10am to 12pm, Sarah and Teresa will host Monday morning meetups at the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW) in the lower hall/pioneer room.

Drop by on your own or with a friend, just to say hi, or to discuss ideas for your community. We will have snacks, fruit, coffee and tea. 

Try out the traditional art of wax-resist egg decorating, also known as Ukrainian Easter Eggs or Pysanky

Space limited, registration required by Sunday April 6th

 In partnership with Southwood resident Kateryna

Southwood Community Hall 11 Sackville Drive SW

For more info and to register, contact Teresa teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849

Join us once a month for Makers Night - a relaxed, social evening where you can work on your projects, share supplies, and connect with others. 

All crafts and skill levels welcome! 

We supply the snacks, basic supplies, you bring your projects!

No registration needed—just drop in!

Southwood Community Hall 11 Sackville Drive SW

The Southwood Repair Exchange is happening Saturday, March 29th, from 12 PM to 4 PM at the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW)!

Drop in anytime between 12pm and 4pm to get your items fixed, learn a new skill, and connect with great community programs!

🔧 What can be repaired?

• Small appliances (toasters, lamps, stereos, clocks etc.).

• Clothing & textiles (rips, buttons, zippers).

• Bikes (basic tune-ups).

• Computers & accessories (keyboards, consoles).

• Stuck or broken nuts and bolts removal. 

Please make sure the items you bring are clean and easily portable. We cannot guarantee that all items can be repaired as we do not provide replacement parts but it is still great to bring it in as our fixers can show you how to fix something yourself, what parts to get, and where to buy them!

💡 Need a quick fix? We’ll have a DIY Fixing Table stocked with duct tape, super glue, WD-40, and more for you to use!

Plus! Meet our event partners: Alongside the repair exchange, connect with our event partners to learn about their programs and how you can support local efforts to reduce waste and build community.

🌱 Goodwill RePurpose by GW – RePURPOSE by GW employs individuals with self-disclosed disabilities. The Do-Good Denim Tote uses 100% repurposed material that has been donated to Goodwill. They keep items out of the landfill and provide meaningful employment to Albertans with disabilities. Shop their upcycled denim products, including tote bags ($29) and aprons ($39) at our event!

🌱 Calgary Dollars – Learn about Calgary’s local currency. Created in 1995, Calgary Dollars can only be spent in Calgary. Calgarians and local businesses can exchange, sell and purchase goods and services online and in-person using our app or the online Marketplace. Learn more about how you can earn and spend Calgary Dollars. 

🌱 Green Calgary –Since 1978, Green Calgary has been a leading urban environmental charity supporting Calgarians in living a more sustainable life; helping them take effective environmental action in their homes, work places, schools, and communities. Get details on their upcoming rain barrel sale (April 1st) and volunteer opportunities.

🌱 Calgary Climate Hub – The Calgary Climate Hub is a volunteer-led, non-profit organization that unites a diverse group of Calgarians committed to working together to support meaningful local action on climate change. Come to our event to hear about their new Climate Justice program and ways to get involved.

Bring the whole family, repair your stuff, and reduce waste together!

📩 Questions? Contact Sarah Thomas (sarah.thomas@calgary.ca, 368-889-5168) or Teresa McLaren (teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca, 403-818-1849).

Learn more about Repair Exchange Calgary 

Meet up for coffee and conversation with Sarah and Teresa from at the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW) in the lower hall/pioneer room. Drop by on your own or with a friend, just to say hi, or to discuss ideas for your community. We will have snacks, fruit, coffee and tea.

March 24th, Teresa will be demonstrating sprouting and how to grow your own microgreens. Bring a plastic food container with a transparent lid or a plastic clamshell and a tray, and we will set you up to grow your own microgreens.🌱

Join us for our community movie night, March 21th at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Lutheran Church of the Cross.

Featured movie: Elemental 💧🔥

Note this is a later time than our previous movies due to daylight savings. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. There will be popcorn and juice available during the movie.

At this Volunteer Information Session, we will discuss the following:

- Volunteer opportunities in Southwood.

- Share ideas and interests.

- Discover how you can get involved — in any way that works for you!

- Details about becoming an official City of Calgary Volunteer.

📅 Date: Friday March 14

🕒4:30-5:30pm

📍 Location: Southwood Hall (11 Sackville Drive SW)

There’s no commitment — this is simply a chance to explore possibilities and connect with others who care about Southwood.

Whether you have lots of time to give or just a little, everyone is welcome!

We’d love to hear your ideas and help you find meaningful ways to contribute.

Please text or email me if you are planning on joining! +368-889-5168 or sarah.thomas@calgary.ca

Let’s get creative and recycle and repurpose items we already have by giving them a makeover! 

Bring an item from home and give it new life! 

We’ll provide the craft supplies. 

Facilitated by Southwood resident Shelby!

For more information and to register contact Teresa McLaren: teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849. 

What is a Repair Exchange? It is a free event where community members bring their broken or damaged household items — and volunteer fixers do their best to repair them on the spot! It’s a chance to learn, connect, reduce waste, and share skills!

Fix it, don’t ditch it! Potential items that can be repaired:

- Small appliances (toasters, lamps, etc.)

- Clothing and textiles (mending rips, sewing buttons)

- Jewelry (restringing, small fixes)

- Bikes (basic tune-ups and fixes)

Items that can be repaired will depend on the volunteers we are able to recruit!

🌟 CALL FOR VOLUNTEER FIXERS! 🌟

In order for this event to happen we need fixers! Are you handy with tools, a sewing needle, or know how to tune up a bike? We need you! Whether you’re a skilled tradesperson or a passionate hobbyist, your talents can make a real difference, you do not need to be an expert! The Arusha Centre is generously lending us all of the equipment and tools we should need so you won't need to bring your own.

If you’re interested in volunteering as a fixer, please reach out to the Southwood Community Development Worker Sarah Thomas sarah.thomas@calgary.ca 368-889-5168 or the Community Connector Teresa McLaren teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca 403-818-1849. 

We are excited to invite you to a free Basic Food Safety Training in collaboration with Alberta Health Services! This session will cover essential food safety practices to help you ensure safe food handling at home and in community settings. After the training, you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for 3 years. This training is suitable for ages 13 and up and is recommended for anyone who handles food.  

📅 Date: Monday March 3, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:45pm-9:00pm

📍 Location: Lutheran Church of the Cross 10620 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 1G4

💡 Cost: Free!

Registration is required, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!

Email, text, or call Sarah Thomas to register: Sarah.thomas@calgary.ca I 368-889-5168

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

We are excited to invite you to a free Basic Food Safety Training in collaboration with Alberta Health Services! This session will cover essential food safety practices to help you ensure safe food handling at home and in community settings. After the training, you will receive a certificate of completion that is valid for 3 years. This training is suitable for ages 13 and up and is recommended for anyone who handles food.  

📅 Date: Monday March 3, 2025

⏰ Time: 5:45pm-9:00pm

📍 Location: Lutheran Church of the Cross 10620 Elbow Dr SW, Calgary, AB T2W 1G4

💡 Cost: Free!

Registration is required, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!

Email, text, or call Sarah Thomas to register: Sarah.thomas@calgary.ca I 368-889-5168

Feel free to share this with anyone who might be interested. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Looking forward to seeing you there.

We asked, you answered -- now let's talk about it! Our Southwood Community Survey results are in and we want to share what we learned, share ideas, and plan next steps together over a slice!

Tuesday February 25th 7-9pm at the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW.) Free event for all ages, Puzzles, games, and colouring will be set up for kits. Please RSVP by Feb 23rd so we order enough food and let us know if you have dietary preferences (gluten free, Halal, dairy free etc.)

Text, call, or email Sarah @ 398-889-5168 sarah.thomas@calgary.ca to RSVP

Kick off the gardening season! Bring your extra seeds to share and gardening supplies in good condition to pass on. You might find just what you need to get growing this year. We will be holding a Seed and Supply Swap at the Southwood Hall on February 22nd from 1-3pm. 

Free community movie night on February 21st at 6pm at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Cross

Featured Movie: "The Wild Robot" 

There will be juice and popcorn available. 

Please RSVP with Teresa by Feb 19th by email teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or phone/text 403-818-1849 

Join us in making shaving cream marbled paper hearts and putting together cards for Valentine's Day. Free of charge. Snacks and Juice will be available. For more information and to register contact Teresa teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849.

Winter Walk Day encourages people across Alberta to be active outdoors in winter. More than 800 organizations and 100,000 Albertans took part last year. Join us on a Winter Walk through Southwood. We will meet up at the Southwood Public Library and walk a 2 km loop through the community and finish with a warm cup of chai at OM cuisine of India. We will explore places in our neighbourhood - new and old, identify assets, and exchange ideas, and possibilities for building a stronger community. For more information and to register contact Teresa teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849.

Join us in preparing the traditional Chinese Tangyuan (Sweet rice dumplings filled with red bean paste or sesame seed paste) for Lunar New Year.

Southwood residents, Yanyu and Karen, will teach us about the tradition of making Tangyuan, guide us in the preparation, and send us home with instructions on how to cook and serve.

We will meet January 28th from 7-8:30 pm in the upper hall/chateau room of the Southwood Community Hall (11 Sackville Dr. SW). Supplies will be provided free of charge but please bring your own food containers if possible. Open to all ages and abilities.

Please register by January 25th by emailing Teresa (teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca)

Our Featured Movie will be Migration: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6495056/

The movie will be held January 17th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall of the Lutheran Church of the Cross. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. There will be popcorn and juice available during the movie. Stay after the movie to mingle with neighbours and enjoy a hot chocolate. Please register by January 15th.

You're invited to enjoy muffins, coffee, and tea with Teresa (your Southwood Community Connector), and Sarah (your new Southwood Community Social Worker). Let's get to know each other better! We can chat about what is happening in Southwood, ideas for community programs, events, grants, and volunteer opportunities. Looking forward to seeing you!

We will meet in the lower hall/pioneer room of the Southwood Community Association 11 Sackville Dr. SW

Contact Teresa for more info 403-818-1849 teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca

Join us as we watch the 2023 animated "The Canterville Ghost"at the Lutheran Church of the Cross. Popcorn, juice, and water will be available. Free  
Please sign up by emailing Teresa at teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

Please sign up by emailing Teresa at teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

Please sign up by emailing Teresa at teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

Celebrate the end of the growing season and garden abundance with a harvest potluck. All are welcome. Please bring a dish with the ingredients listed and label your dishes with your name. Refreshments provided. There will be disposable dishes/cutlery available but to limit waste please bring your own reusable ones if possible. Sign up for a dish here: https://www.mealtrain.com/potlucks/3v07y0

Please sign up by emailing Teresa at teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

Southwood family movie night at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Cross. The movie will be “Thunder and the House of Magic” There will be popcorn, water, and juice. No cost but please register so we know how many to prepare for.

Please let me know if you can make it by email teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

Celebrating and sharing the bounty of the fruit trees in Southwood and exploring the many different cultivars grown in our community.

We are requesting donations of good quality apples, pears, grapes, or other fall fruit.

*1-2 identified fruit/clusters for an educational display

*10-15 identified fruit for the tasting

*Any surplus fruit will be shared among attendees and/or donated to the Leftovers Foundation

If you have fruit to donate please fill in form at https://www.southwoodcc.ca/fall-fruit-harvest-form

Door prizes generously donated by Sheryl Normandeau and Sunny Cider

For more information email teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or call/text 403-818-1849

We will meet at the Southwood Community Garden (11 Sackville Dr) Tuesday August 27th at 7pm to pass out gloves, and garbage bags, and give instructions. Then we will move out in groups into the community to clean litter and pull invasive noxious weeds such as creeping bellflower and nuisance plants such as foxtail barley along walkways and green spaces. For more information and to register contact Teresa: teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849

Michael Anderson will lead us in some fundamental movements in Tai Chi. For more information contact southwoodcc1@gmail.com

The event will take place in Anderson park, near the playground off the corner of 110 Ave and Sacramento Drive.

Free. All ages and abilities welcome. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to register contact us at southwoodcc1@gmail.com or Teresa at 403-818-1849

Thursday, August 15th from 4-5:30 pm we will spend a relaxing afternoon in Anderson park working on up-cycled suncatcher crafts. Refreshments, snacks, and supplies will be provided but we will ask you save and bring some clear plastic from home. Please register with Teresa so we can be prepared with supplies, provide instructions, and back up plans in case of bad weather.  To register email  teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849

For more information and to register contact Teresa: teresa.mclaren@calgary.ca or 403-818-1849

For the second year we will be holding the Family Fun in the Sun event at Anderson Park Saturday July 20th from 2-4pm. Join us for an afternoon of snacks, refreshments, games and more! 

Sunday June 2nd at 3pm the Community Connectors will be planting in Bed 14 at the Southwood Community Garden. We invite you to bring a plant to contribute that represents your family's cultural heritage or story you would like to share. Email us at southwoodcc1@gmail.com with any questions.

Parade of Garage Sale maps and signs will be handed out at the Southwood Community Hall starting at 9 am on Saturday, June 1st
Sales will run from 10am-4pm.

Join us for a free introduction to Situational Awareness and Self Defense in Anderson Park. Sacramento Dr. and 110 Ave SW. 

Show your pride in Southwood and help clean up our green spaces on the weekend before Earth Day. We will be setting up the tent with supplies, snacks, and refreshments at Southland/Sacramento playground on Saturday, April 20th from 2-4 pm and then at Anderson Park on Sunday, April 21st from 2-4 pm. 

Our first Community Safety Awareness Walk will be held April 10th at 4:30 pm.

We will meet up at Anderson Park near the intersection of Sacramento Dr. and 110 Ave and the walk shouldn't take more than an hour. 

The walk will be based on the War Amps PLAYSAFE SAFETY WALK™ model. 

Bring the kids out for an Egg Hunt in Anderson Park starting at 1 pm Sunday, March 31st. We will be set up close to the intersection of Sacramento Dr. and 110 Ave. 

Tuesday March 12, from 12-2 pm at the Southwood Community Hall the Southwood Community Association will host a Seniors Lunch. We will be serving hamburgers, with sides, and beverages. At 1 pm there will be a 30-minute presentation on fraud, financial abuse, and scam awareness by Calgary Seniors' Resource Society, and music by Mark Sadlier-Brown.

The Southwood Filipino Festival on February 10th was a success! We had a great turn out from the Calgary Filipino Community and Southwood. Thank you to the United Fist Martial Arts School for the martial arts demonstration and to Dream Entertainment Productions for their performance. Thank you as well to the Iglesia Filipina Independiente Mission of Calgary for crafts and face-painting. We also want to thank our wonderful vendors: Bumble Tea Hive, Coco Charms, Mamu's Filipino Favorites, Coco Chip Lava Cakes and Panghimagas by Erica. We look forward to working with you all again.  

Saturday, February 10, 2-4 pm at the Southwood Community Hall explore and celebrate the culture of the Philippines with a Filipino martial arts demonstration, entertainment, and a variety of Filipino vendors. The first 50 people will get a flag of the Philippines. 

The Southwood Community Association put on another memorable family event. The community connectors had a great time passing out cookies to decorate. All three of us studied hard to get our food handler certification before the new year so we would be able to bake the cookies. Thank you so much to Southwood United Church who allowed us to use their kitchen facilities.

Join us in making some holiday ornaments, decorations, or gifts on Dec 16th from 5-7pm. We will have snacks and refreshments. We will be in the Lower/Pioneer room of Southwood Community Hall, 11 Sackville Dr. SW. If you are able, please bring a non perishable food item for donation. 

December 9, 2023, from 4:30 - 6:30 your Southwood Community Connectors will be out with bells on to hand out free hot chocolate and treats. Stop by our tent in Anderson Park! The Holiday Train arrives at 5:45pm with performances starting at 6pm at Anderson C-Train South parking lot.  https://www.cpkcr.com/en/community/HolidayTrain

October 14, 2023, 1-5 pm at Southwood Community Center

A very big thank you to all those who came out today for an experience of indigenous culture in Southwood on this beautiful autumn day.

Thank you, especially to our special guests:

Michelle Robinson of Native Calgarian Podcast

Sayder Duckchief

LeDelle Kequahtooway's family

and to our vendors:

Little Star Artistry

J&J's Jewelry Boutique