Don’t miss our monthly meet-ups! They’re the perfect chance for members to connect, share stories, and soak up insights from top-notch guest speakers who dive into today’s most compelling topics. Join us in person or hop on Zoom—either way, it’s an energizing experience you’ll want to be part of!
Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Location: Limerick’s Traditional Pub, 7304 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, on the main floor (private meeting room).
Parking: Free parking is available at the back of the restaurant.
5:00 PM – 7 PM – Dinner and drinks available anytime after 5 PM. To view the Limericks menu – CLICK HERE
Food and Drink Specials:
- Tuesday food and drink specials include a AAA Steak Sandwich for $13.99 and Kampus Amber Lager (16 oz) for $7.00. Happy/Appy Hour is also available from 2 PM to 6 PM.
7 PM – 8:30 PM – Member Meeting (agenda to be provided in advance)
Join the ZOOM Meeting at 7 PM: Link to be provided before the meeting
8:30 PM to ??? – Socializing after the meeting
Guest Speaker: Nicole Haycock – Retired Music Educator and Longstanding Optimist Club of Calgary Member
- Nicole proudly holds a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Calgary. She taught secondary music for the Calgary Board of Education for 32 years. School bands, under her direction, were the recipients of numerous awards, including Most Outstanding Junior High Performance from various music festivals. Personally, Nicole was very honoured to receive the Elkhorn Music Director of the Year Award 2024! Nicole has also received the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award in 2010 and the Pan-Canadian Teaching Award. Recently retired, Nicole continues to support her peers and their students by guest teaching, guest conducting, and teaching brass masterclasses. Since 1990, she has been the Coordinator of the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop. She is very grateful for the opportunity to work with so many outstanding music educators and young musicians throughout her years. Nicole believes strongly in getting involved with our music community and has contributed to Phi Beta Mu, CADME, AIBF South, and adjudicated the Calgary Stampede Parade for 17 years. She has thoroughly enjoyed performing with the Cappy Smart Band, Westwinds Wind Orchestra, and, currently, the Foothills Music Society. She actively seeks professional development opportunities to continuously build her abilities to inspire students.
Discussion Topic: “Update on the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop”
- Established in 1982 by the Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education, the Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop is an annual program offering musicians from Grade 5 through adulthood an immersive environment to refine technical skills and build connections with professional educators. Now in its 43rd year, the workshop has been sponsored by the Optimist Club of Calgary since its inception. For more information, visit Calgary Regional Summer Band Workshop.
