Past Programs and Events
Below are some of the events and programs we have run in the past. Have a look at the kind of things we’ve been up to & you’ll be ready to jump on the next great opportunity for fun!
PAST FAMILY/KID PROGRAMS:
Horsin’ Around Sleigh Ride and Bonfire!
ASVI participated in a sleigh ride in the country side! To end the day of sleigh riding, we all came together around a nice warm cozy bonfire to sip on some hot chocolate and a few snacks! Thank you to Horsin’ Around for letting ASVI spend the day with the animals in the petting zoo!
Build-A-Bear ASVI Christmas Party!
Pumpkin Carving and Decorating!
Our ASVI members gathered at the CNIB in October 2018 to get into the Halloween spirit!! We carved and decorated pumpkins with our families and friends! Lots of spooky pumpkins were carved, and even made some glittery pumpkins too! Thank you to all that came out to decorate! We look forward to next year’s ASVI Halloween party!
Calgary Corn Maze!
Thanks to the families that joined us at the Calgary Corn Maze September 2018. We had a great time exploring and getting a little lost in the maze. Every child was able to choose a mini pumpkin to take home with them and we even got to spend time in the petting zoo feeding goats! We also watched a bulldozer dump 500 pounds of pumpkins from way up in the air, smashing them down on the ground!
Slam! Poetry
Our members experienced the expertise of expressive poem writing with well renowned Wakefield Brewster of SOUNDKREATIONS. He is a poet and performer, he guided us through a workshop filled with different lyrical techniques, powerful words and a variety of vocal dynamics! Our poems were shared with one another and a great time we had.
Diggin’ Artifacts at Fort Calgary!
Members of ASVI gathered at Fort Calgary where we participated in a mini archaeological dig. We learned about what types of artifacts would have been left behind by First Nations, RCMP and families of Settlers. We learned how to figure out which artifacts were left by which group so that we knew what types of artifacts we were digging up in our own excavations! Fort Calgary was a ton of fun and a great place to visit if you’ve never been.
There will be a $20.00 fee imposed for any person who registers for a program but fails to attend without cancelling.
Calaway Park!
ASVI members enjoyed a warm summer day filled of rides, games and fun at Calaway Park! Families took a break to join fellow members for a picnic lunch! Thank you to those who took part in the Family Day at Calaway! We hope to get out there again!
Canadian Reptile Encounter!
A big thank you to Raine from Reptile Encounters for giving us the opportunity to get up close and personal with a huge variety of critters, from an albino corn snake, to a monitor lizard to a boa constrictor and even a tarantula! Those who came to the presentation got to touch and feel all the different reptiles and learn about each species. We found out that there’s no such thing as a poisonous animal, only venomous and that pet boa constrictors are only fed one rabbit every week!
Calgary Zoo Adventure!
With the help of our extraordinary volunteers, the children and siblings of ASVI spent the day wandering the Zoo. We visited the penguins, bears and tigers! The hippos were a big hit as we even felt some splashes from their tank! Looking very forward to our next Zoo Adventure at the Calgary Zoo. Thank you to all the volunteers that came to join us at the Zoo!
Painting Clay at The Clayground Studio Calgary!
Thank you to all that joined us on Saturday at the Clayground Studio for some artistic fun! We had a great afternoon painting our own bowls, mugs and plates. Everyone’s inner artist came out with bright, colourful and fun designs. Emails will be sent out to those who attended as soon as the glazed and fired pieces are available for pick up at the CNIB office. Thanks again to those who joined us, and we look forward to our next event in April!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Intimate & Interactive Experience!
Families of ASVI enjoyed a very loud and energetic morning February 24th! The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra came out to preform their songs using a variety of instruments. The children even had the opportunity to touch and play some the instruments with the Orchestra musicians.
Ride for Sight!
Ride for Sight is the longest running motorcycle charity fundraiser in Canada; the first ride began in 1979 in Central Ontario. Each regional Ride has its own unique features. Annual Ride for Sight weekend celebration events are supported in part by generous corporate sponsorship and are organized by volunteer Ride for Sight Planning Teams. While Ride for Sight participants are primarily comprised of motorcyclists — volunteers, fundraisers and supporters also include non-motorcyclists and families affected by retinal diseases.
To-date, Ride for Sight has raised more than $19 million in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the only charity in Canada funding sight-saving research.
Go to http://www.rideforsight.com/ for more information.
