Communicating ideas that change the world Storytelling for Social Good #YYC is an Unconference on how to tell stories that resonate & drive action. Jump in the water's fine if: you have a social venture* or an idea for one, or you work or volunteer with a non-profit charity, or you're passionate about a social cause, or you're a professional communicator wanting to use your powers for good :), or you care about social good in Calgary and want to network with other like-minded folks. Join the c …

Innovation Exchange is a monthly meetup of Calgarians interested in contributing to solving social problems. Founded to help build community around the theme of social innovation and social good, IX facilitates connections and support for people and projects. Our members include professionals from areas such as: business, non-profits, community investment, corporate social responsibility, international development, government departments, social enterprise, community economic development, social …

You know how to tweet. You know what a Facebook Page is. You know all the different social media platforms and what they do. You're active in the Calgary social media community. You attend many of the social media events... but now what? What are the next steps beyond the foundational how-to sessions? nextstepYYC. nextstepYYC is a discussion group intended for established social media professionals in Calgary who are seeking a safe space to talk about online engagement and social media in more d …

Join other businesses in an idea generating, thought provoking way of showing the world what we are capable of and the impact that social media can have in our communities.  It’s impact that we all know Social Media can obtain, so we want to do a proof of concept for the non-profit world who are slow to adopt and hesitant to believe – let’s show Calgary local that social media not only has impact, but can make a difference.  We want to build a model and we want to document it.

We were very excited to venture west and host our first Calgary Social this past March. After such a success, we have solidified the following dates to keep the geomatics chatter going. Whether you are a professional, student, seeking employees or seeking employment, we invite you to our monthly Calgary GoGeomatics Canada socials. These are informal socials full of good food, good drinks and even greater conversation. Don’t miss out on these fantastic opportunities!

Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech Soc …

This group is about social media for entrepreneurs, businesses and professionals. We will be sharing insights on new development in industry through face to face as well as online learning opportunities for group members.

This is a PRIVATE CLUB for Members and Affiliates of the Global Information Network. It is an "unofficial" GIN Social Club as we have no "official" ties to the Global Information Network. This is intended for GIN members, and affiliates to plan various social events such as Dream Building, Dinners, Sports, Movies, BBQ's, small and large get togethers... you decide! Join in on this "Feel Good" Club :)

Welcome fellow pub go'er! Looking to make new friends? Got the munchies? Taste-buds tingling for an ice cold Kieths or Kokanee? Then it's time to join us for some wings and beer! This is a group for the younger crowd to meet new people, establish great new friendships, and/or just have a fun outing with awesome people! This no-pressure, purely social meetup group practices the good ol' favourite Canadian pastime of meeting at a pub for some wings, beer and belly-rolling laughter. Join us at the …

A new name but nothing but same awesome group! We're not ANOTHER singles club..we are a SOCIAL activities club with different activities for members of varied interests.  Therefore, everyone is welcomed from singles to couples. Event such as dinner, movies, coffee nights, wine tastings, business networking events, pub nights, potlucks... YOU NAME IT!!!!! We don't cater JUST to singles and we don't have ONLY certain types of events.... Everybody is welcome to meet new people, attend fun activiti …

Calgary Singles Social Dance is a fantastic new community for singles to meet at dance events. The company hosts dance lessons that allow people to meet other like-minded singles at our dance parties. With our legendary dance lessons and shows, we guarantee you'll meet other singles and have an enjoyable, comfortable, and fun matchmaking experience!

We are a group of christians that meet on Thursdays to listen and discuss podcasts from the Meeting House Church. We believe that church is about more than just coming and hearing someone speak on a Sunday. In this "Home Church" we get to ask questions, figure out life together, care for one another and discover the unique ways God has created us to help out in our communities. We also do other social things e.g. picnics to get to know each other better.

Welcome to the Calgary Equestrian Recreation Group! Mission Statement The Calgary Equestrian Recreation Group (CERG) is a recreational horse club that is devoted to promoting equestrian recreational and social activities in the Calgary area and beyond. Our objective is to: - To devote and to promote equestrian recreational and social activities in the Calgary area. -  To gather together to participate in horse related and social activities. - To promote fellowship, education, and fun for all …

As a young business owner and entrepreneur, I cherish meeting and becoming friends with similar people. Do you? Thank you to meetup.com and all people organizing existing business and professional groups, much apreciated. At the same time, I often find myself as the youngest in the room! Meeting more positive and passionate business oriented people within my age range would be great...and such is the motivation for creating this group! The purpose of this group is primarily to connect with lik …

Worried About How the Economy is Affecting You? Looking for Coaching, Advice and Tools to Stabilize and Succeed? Introducing Creative Capital for Changing the World (Starting with Your Own!) Come Get Support and Network with the Creative Capital Community This group is based upon the popular website www.MyPerfectEconomy.com that introduces the concept of "Creative Capital for Changing the World." After much feedback, its founders decided to create a meetup that would provide a community …

New to Calgary? Need to get out of the house and socialize?? Want to expand your interests or social circle? We are a group in Calgary that plans events to get women out having fun, trying something new and meeting friends in the process. The ladies are friendly, and the events are varied so there is something for EVERYONE! Come out to Renew, Recharge and Reconnect! PLEASE NOTE: The RSVP numbers on the event calendar are not accurate. There are two ways to register for the events posted so whi …

This meet up is for those of us who find it difficult to meet people around our age group. Many meet ups are geared towards people of all ages and it is hard to connect and build friendships in those groups.  Therefore, let's get together to explore what Calgary has to over. Events ranges from dining out, short day trips or festivals. Looking forward to meeting all of you. :) Photo courtesy of: http://static6.depositphotos.com/1004114/626/i/950/depositphotos_6266276-Cheerful-young-people-having …

The Calgary Coffee Meetup Group (your one-stop Calgary Meetup coffee resource!), is like a friendly neighbourhood café, where you can sit back, relax, enjoy a cup of the bean, and chat with fellow coffee- (and the occasional tea-) drinkers. We're a pretty laid-back bunch, on the lookout for good conversation, fun social gatherings, making new friends, or just getting out of the house & doing SOMETHING fairly cheap & easy... getting together for a cup of java is about as easy as it can be!! So re …

This isn't a replacement for professional therapy or medicine. This IS a place where we can make connections to: - share our thoughts about depression and social anxiety - offer each other words of encouragement - see that we're not alone in fighting depression and social anxiety. - have fun keeping active with physical activities or social with outings to coffee shops and other places. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- …

!!New Group!! The Calgary Cosmopolitan Club is a group for ladies only (30-40’s), who live a healthy lifestyle, are confident, professional, educated, independent, stylish, assertive, optimistic, enjoy shopping and appreciate quality in friendships. If you’re looking to socialize over a coffee or cosmopolitan, are open minded to making and meeting a new circle of friends and/or looking to expand your social circle with quality girlfriends than please join this group! Privacy Information: 1. No …

Business Social is a new, exciting Calgary-based social club, geared to busy career professionals. The goal of the group is to connect with other like minded people that have similar interests and get introduced to new circles of friends and networks. In order to foster relationship building among our members, we host a variety of unique Networking Mixer’s or Mix‘n Mingle’s. In addition to social events we will provide additional venues to meet and network with other professional. These might in …

Social enterprises often look, feel, and operate like traditional businesses but there's a crucial difference. Their mission transcends the financial to include social, humanitarian or environmental goals. This group provides a platform to learn from fascinating guest speakers, to share your own experience, and to network for new business and investment opportunities that align with your values. Come and meet social entrepreneurs, business professionals and investors passionate about helping e …

No Kidding! is an international social club for adult couples and singles who have never had children. We are neither a business nor a dating service. We are non-political, non-religious, and do not endorse or oppose any cause. We are a social club for adults without children. No more, no less! For more information on the original founder visit www.nokidding.net

Possibilities is open to all genders and orientations, and welcomes allies from both the gay & straight communities at our bi/pansexual focused events. Possibilities is not a hook-up or dating group. You can also find us on Facebook, where we have a public page at www.facebook.com/possibilitiescalgary and a private group. Most of our online discussion takes place on the Possibilities facebook group wall. What is Possibilities? Possibilities is a group that aims to create a strong, safe, vibrant …

Do you: Enjoy a leisurely weekend brunch? Like to have a girls night once in a while? Want to make some new girlfriends? Please join us! All twenty- and thirty-something girls of Calgary and the surrounding areas (Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere ladies, please join us!) are invited to come out with us and make some new friends. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/shandilee/4800438606/

With the prices of dog boarding/dog sitting, it's another added stress when you're thinking of going out of town (or maybe you just need a break from being a parent). Some of the more affordable dog sitters are questionable and - let's face it - sometimes it's hard just leaving your dog with stranger(s). This group is meant for people to meet other dog owners, socializing our dogs, and, ultimately, serve as a dog sitting exchange.

Calgary's Happy Place! Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ …

Although new to Meetup - Apollo Outdoor Pursuits has been organizing fun social outdoor activities for 10+ years!  Check out our website and Facebook pages to get a sense of our group. Apollo Outdoor Pursuits organizes fun outdoor group events year round for men and womyn of the LGBTT2SIAQ community and their friends. Come out and play with us! If it's done outdoors we do it! (and occasionally we venture indoors too). Summer we will be hiking, mountain biking, camping and other summer activities …