Events & Celebrations

We encourage all residents to participate in our community's vibrant life.

Schedule

Upcoming events

From the moment you set foot in Shalem, we want you to feel a sense of belonging and reassurance that it is a place where you are celebrated and blessed with joy, laughter and friendships.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

2:00 pm
Birthday Party: Piano by Dale
Location:
Dining Room

Join us as we celebrate this month's birthdays with live piano music by Dale, cake, and great company. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

7:00 pm
Card Bingo
Location:
Dining Room

Join us for a fun evening of Card Bingo — where luck and laughter go hand in hand!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

10:30 am
Tuck Shop
Location:
Main Hall

Visit the Tuck Shop for a variety of snacks, drinks, and basic items. Stop by to browse, shop, and enjoy!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

2:00 pm
Chapel
Location:
Shalem Atrium

Everyone is welcome to enjoy fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and a moment of peace together with one of the Pastors in the community.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

3:00 pm
Outdoor Games
Location:
Courtyard

Gather with us for outdoor games, a the perfect way to enjoy summer! Come for the fun, friendly competition!

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

7:00 pm
BINGO with Stan
Location:
Dining Room

Join Stan for a fun game of Bingo! Enjoy friendly competition and time with friends.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Thursday, July 16, 2026

10:30 am
Walking Club
Location:
Meet in the Main Hallway

Take a Step Toward Better Health! Join our Walking Club and enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and great conversation with friends.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:00 pm
Happy Hour Social
Location:
Café

Relax, connect, and enjoy an afternoon of good conversation and great company with friends and neighbors while sipping your favourite drink!

Thursday, July 16, 2026

7:00 pm
Shuffleboard
Location:
Games Room

Join friends for a fun and friendly game of shuffleboard. Enjoy lighthearted competition, laughter, and great company while staying active.

Friday, July 17, 2026

10:00 am
Espresso Café
Location:
Café

Indulge in specialty drinks and fresh-baked treats from our kitchen. Enjoy a time to socialize, connect with our wonderful volunteers, Joanne and Diane, and savour the treat of the week.

Friday, July 17, 2026

1:00 pm
BUS TRIP: Cochrane Mackays Ice Cream
Location:
Meet at Reception

An outing to Cochrane to visit the famous Mackay’s Ice Cream Shop! Enjoy a delicious treat, great company, and a relaxed day exploring the area.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

2:00 pm
Movie Matineé: The Pride of the Yankees
Location:
Shalem Atrium

An inspiring biographical sports drama about baseball legend Lou Gehrig. The film follows his rise to stardom, his loving marriage to Eleanor Gehrig, and his courageous battle with the illness now known as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Featuring a memorable performance by Gary Cooper, the movie is best known for Gehrig’s emotional farewell speech, declaring himself "the luckiest man on the face of the earth."

Saturday, July 18, 2026

7:00 pm
Cards /Games
Location:
2nd Floor Haven Snack Room

Join your neighbours for a fun and friendly evening of cards and games! An opportunity to connect, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of card games and tabletop games. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to learn something new, everyone is welcome to participate and make new friendships while keeping their minds active and engaged.

Sunday, July 19, 2026

10:00 am
Emmanuel Church Service
Location:
Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 3020 51 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6S7, Canada

Join Emmanuel Church for their Sunday service, conveniently right next door! Experience inspiring worship and fellowship in person, join other residents in the Atrium or the sitting area on the Haven 2nd Floor to watch it on a big screen. You can also watch it on your own TV by turning to channel 398.

Monday, July 20, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Monday, July 20, 2026

10:15 am
Balance and Strength Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

A senior-friendly class using resistance bands, handrails, and weights for a safe, effective workout. Whether seated or standing, improve balance, strength, and well-being at your own pace.

Monday, July 20, 2026

1:30 pm
Documentary & Chat: Galapagos Marvels
Location:
Shalem Arium

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the remote Galápagos Islands as Bertie searches for three extraordinary animal behaviours found nowhere else on Earth. Discover incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and the amazing challenges these unique creatures face to survive.

Monday, July 20, 2026

2:00 pm
Art with Geri - Level 1 & 2
Location:
Shalem Café

Join our local Calgary artist! Enjoy time together sparking your creative talents! Both Level 1 & Level 2.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

2:00 pm
Sweets & Social (Tea Biscuits)
Location:
Manor Social Room

Always a delicious time with Anne-Marie creating something tasty and enjoying time together with friends.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

7:00 pm
Card Bingo
Location:
Dining Room

Join us for a fun evening of Card Bingo — where luck and laughter go hand in hand!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

10:00 am
Blood Pressure Clinic
Location:
Shalem Atrium

Monitor your heart health with regular blood pressure checks in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

10:30 am
Tea & Chat
Location:
Haven 2nd Floor Snack Room

Tea & Chat Social is a relaxed gathering where residents can enjoy a cup of tea, friendly conversation, and meaningful connections in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

2:00 pm
Chapel
Location:
Shalem Atrium

Everyone is welcome to enjoy fellowship, spiritual encouragement, and a moment of peace together with one of the Pastors in the community.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

3:00 pm
Walking Club
Location:
Meet in the Main Hallway

Take a Step Toward Better Health! Join our Walking Club and enjoy fresh air, light exercise, and great conversation with friends.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Thursday, July 23, 2026

10:30 am
The Clothing Lady
Location:
Shalem Atrium

New to Shalem, The Clothing Lady is bringing a great selection of discounted clothing for you to browse and shop. Stop by and see what deals you can find, you might just discover something you love at a great price!

Thursday, July 23, 2026

3:00 pm
Happy Hour Social
Location:
Café

Relax, connect, and enjoy an afternoon of good conversation and great company with friends and neighbors while sipping your favourite drink!

Thursday, July 23, 2026

7:00 pm
Shuffleboard
Location:
Games Room

Join friends for a fun and friendly game of shuffleboard. Enjoy lighthearted competition, laughter, and great company while staying active.

Friday, July 24, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Friday, July 24, 2026

10:00 am
Espresso Café
Location:
Café

Indulge in specialty drinks and fresh-baked treats from our kitchen. Enjoy a time to socialize, connect with our wonderful volunteers, Joanne and Diane, and savour the treat of the week.

Friday, July 24, 2026

1:15 pm
Prayer Fellowship
Location:
3rd Floor Manor Social Room

Come together for a peaceful time of Prayer Fellowship—a moment to reflect, pray, and connect in faith. Join Anne-Marie for shared prayer and uplifting support in a warm, welcoming group setting.

Friday, July 24, 2026

2:30 pm
Tunes Together
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

One of our talented resident volunteer, Sonia, will play familiar accordion melodies that support memory, well-being, and meaningful connection.

Friday, July 24, 2026

6:30 pm
Movie: Green & Gold
Location:
Shalem Atrium

Set in 1993, Green and Gold follows Buck, a Wisconsin dairy farmer who bets on the Green Bay Packers winning the championship to save his family farm. As his granddaughter pursues her music dreams, the film celebrates family, hope, and resilience.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

2:00 pm
Cards /Games
Location:
2nd Floor Haven Snack Room

Join your neighbours for a fun and friendly day of cards and games! An opportunity to connect, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of card games and tabletop games. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to learn something new, everyone is welcome to participate and make new friendships while keeping their minds active and engaged.

Saturday, July 25, 2026

7:00 pm
Cards /Games
Location:
2nd Floor Haven Snack Room

Join your neighbours for a fun and friendly day of cards and games! An opportunity to connect, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of card games and tabletop games. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to learn something new, everyone is welcome to participate and make new friendships while keeping their minds active and engaged.

Sunday, July 26, 2026

10:00 am
Emmanuel Church Service
Location:
Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 3020 51 St SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6S7, Canada

Join Emmanuel Church for their Sunday service, conveniently right next door! Experience inspiring worship and fellowship in person, join other residents in the Atrium or the sitting area on the Haven 2nd Floor to watch it on a big screen. You can also watch it on your own TV by turning to channel 398.

Monday, July 27, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Monday, July 27, 2026

10:00 am
Wellness Check-In
Location:
Dining Room

Wellness Check-In is an open conversation with our health clinic team where residents and families can discuss common health and wellness topics, hear about trends and concerns nurses may be noticing in the community, and ask questions in a welcoming and supportive setting. This is not a formal presentation, but rather an opportunity for shared conversation, connection, and learning together, and family members are encouraged to attend. Join us on the fourth Monday each month.

Monday, July 27, 2026

10:15 am
Balance and Strength Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

A senior-friendly class using resistance bands, handrails, and weights for a safe, effective workout. Whether seated or standing, improve balance, strength, and well-being at your own pace.

Monday, July 27, 2026

2:00 pm
Brain Teasers
Location:
Haven 2nd Floor Snack Room

Give your mind a fun workout with puzzles, riddles, and brain games that challenge your thinking while enjoying time with friends.

Monday, July 27, 2026

7:00 pm
Cards /Games
Location:
2nd Floor Haven Snack Room

Join your neighbours for a fun and friendly day of cards and games! An opportunity to connect, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of card games and tabletop games. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to learn something new, everyone is welcome to participate and make new friendships while keeping their minds active and engaged.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10:30 am
BUS TRIP: Saskatoon Farm
Location:
Meet at Recepion

A scenic bus trip to Saskatoon Farm, where you can explore beautiful gardens, browse unique shops, and enjoy fresh local treats. It’s a relaxing day out filled with great views, good company, and a touch of country charm.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

7:00 pm
Card Bingo
Location:
Dining Room

Join us for a fun evening of Card Bingo — where luck and laughter go hand in hand!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

9:30 am
Sit 'N' Fit Exercise Class
Location:
3rd Floor Haven Activity Room

Stay active and have fun! Sit 'N' Fit is a gentle, chair-based exercise class designed to improve strength, flexibility, and balance — all while seated!

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