Check out these November events in and around Edmonton and Calgary.
Cosmopolitan Music Society – Lest we forget… A musical tribute November 5th. The Cosmopolitan Music Society (CMS) takes the stage at the Dow Centennial Center (8700 84 Street, Fort Saskatchewan) with a touching musical and ceremonial tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces. Presented by the Royal Canadian Legion, the annual Lest We Forget… A Musical tribute concert with silent auction and lobby entertainment will take place at 6 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. Tickets $30, $10 for under 18s and cadets. Cosmopolitan Music Society: T: (780) 432-9333; E: [email protected])
SUN (Seniors United Now) South Edmonton Chapter – November 17th. Irena Struk will speak on the topic “How can we save on energy costs?” Registration at 1:30 p.m. and start at 2:00 p.m. at the Edmonton Whitemud Public Library – 4211 -106 St. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Phone 780-250-7164.
Minus One Dance Club of Edmonton – Ballroom dancing for 55+, singles and couples welcome. Sat Nov 11 Sparkling Tones; Sat November 25th Diamonds. Dance 7-11 p.m., lunch at 9:30 p.m. At Bellevue Community Hall, 7308 112 Ave NW. Members $15, guests $17. For information, call 780-478-6187. minusonedanceedmonton.com.
Seniors United Now, Northeast Chapter – Mary Benson, executive director of the Alberta Council of Aging, talks about isolation and loneliness among seniors. Thursday, November 16th, entry from 1 p.m. Come for coffee and conversation. Glengarry Community Hall, 13325-89 St. NW. Edmonton. Contact Arlene Johnson, 780-476-6072.
Good women’s dance collective presents Convergence November 16-18 at the Westbury Theater (10330 84 Ave.). The dance double program includes a solo by Vancouver artist Sarah Hin Ching U and a duet by artists Alida Kendell and Alison Kause. Tickets are $20 for students or $25 for general admission goodwomen.ca.
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