• 2024 Optimist Club of Calgary Oratorical Scholarship Contest – APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

    Attention all Students -  Here's your chance to win a Scholarship! The Optimist Club of Calgary is again sponsoring an Oratorical Scholarship Contest for the 2023-24 school year.  The contest is open to students under 19 years of age on October 1, 2023. Speakers will research, write, and present a four-to-five-minute speech on "How to […]

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  • Board Meeting Thursday January 4th via ZOOM

    During regularly scheduled board meetings, the club executive and board members discuss business-related items for the club. Club members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.  Agenda to be sent out to board members in advance. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83550370155

  • Optimist Club of Calgary Monthly Meeting Wednesday January 10th

    Limericks Traditional Public House 7304 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Our regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available at the back of the restaurant. Date:  Wednesday, January 10th, 2024 Location:  Limericks Traditional Public House - MacLeod Trail […]

  • Beer and Wings Night Wednesday January 24th

    The Dorset Pub & Eatery 1637 37 Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Attention all Optimist Members and Friends!  Why Not Wing it Night -  Bring your 'lips' and 'hips'! Join us for a beer or a glass of wine and wings at The Dorset Pub and Eatery to celebrate life and “… talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person you meet.”   And when you do, bring […]

  • Celebrate “Optimist Day” February 1st, 2024

    Join us in celebrating Optimist Day on February 1st, 2024! WHAT IS OPTIMIST DAY? Confident people look to the future with hope, and on Optimist Day we celebrate the volunteers who share their enthusiasm, skills, and talent to make that tomorrow a vibrant and peaceful one.  Optimist Day is celebrated throughout the world annually on […]

  • Board Meeting Thursday February 1st via ZOOM

    During regularly scheduled board meetings, the club executive and board members discuss business-related items for the club. Club members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.  Agenda to be sent out to board members in advance. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88053593332

  • Optimist Family and Friends Brunch at Heritage Park Sunday February 11th

    Wainright Hotel at Heritage Park 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Attention Optimist Members! Join us for our "Optimist Club of Calgary Brunch at the Wainwright Hotel" at Heritage Park on Sunday, February 11th, 2024. In the early 1900s, the Wainwright Hotel acted as the social heart of its town, and not much has changed.  Bring your family and friends to share laughs, make memories, and […]

  • Monthly Optimist Club of Calgary Meeting Wednesday February 14th

    Limericks Traditional Public House 7304 Macleod Trail, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Our regularly scheduled monthly meetings give members an excellent opportunity to socialize with each other and engage with fantastic guest speakers on current topics.  Members can attend in person or via ZOOM.  Free parking is available at the back of the restaurant. Date:  Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 Location:  Limericks Traditional Pub 5:30 PM - 7 […]

  • 2nd Quarter Optimist District 13 Meeting February 16th and 17th

    Medicine Hat Lodge 1051 Ross Glen Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 3T8, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

    Attention all Optimist Members! Join us for the 2nd Quarter District 13 (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Montana & NW Wyoming) Meeting on Friday, February 16th, and Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at the Medicine Hat Lodge. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Room Rate (double or king) is $139 plus taxes (Canadian) which includes breakfast.  The deadline for booking rooms at this […]

  • Volunteer Opportunity – Alberta International Band Festival February 21st to 27th – Concert Bands

    University of Calgary Roza Centre 206 University Ct NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

    Attention Optimist Members! ... Do you like to volunteer?  If so, here is a great opportunity for you. The Alberta International Band Festival (AIBF) is looking for several volunteers to help out at their upcoming Concert Band event which runs from Wednesday, February 21st to Tuesday, February 27th at the University of Calgary's Roza Centre […]

  • Volunteer Opportunity – Alberta International Band Festival March 5th to 7th – Jazz Bands

    Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts 261051 Wagon Wheel View #8, Rocky View, Alberta, Canada

    Attention Optimist Members... Do you like to volunteer?  If so, here is a great opportunity for you! The Alberta International Band Festival (AIBF) is looking for several volunteers to help out at their upcoming Concert Band event which runs from Tuesday, March 5th to Thursday, March 7th at the Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts […]

  • Board Meeting Thursday March 7th via ZOOM

    During regularly scheduled board meetings, the club executive and board members discuss business-related items for the club. Club members are always welcome to attend and participate in the discussions.  Agenda to be sent out to board members in advance. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84763754614