🧸 KGCA Toy and Book Exchange

Saturday, November 22 | 3:00 PM to 4:45 PM

Special Note!

Toy Exchange is from 3:00 - 3:45 PM

Book Exchange is from 4:00 - 4:45 PM

📍 KGCA Main Hall

Give gently loved toys and books a new home and discover something new to take home for your child!

As the holiday season approaches, the Killarney-Glengarry Community Association is excited to host our first-ever Toy Exchange. This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to refresh your toy collection, reduce waste, and help make the holidays a little more affordable.

How It Works

✅ Each child may bring up to 3 toys to exchange.
✅ For every toy brought, a child may take home one toy.
✅ Maximum of 3 toys per child.

Toy Requirements

To ensure a great experience for everyone, please bring toys that:

• Are in good, clean, working condition

• Come from a non-smoking home

• Have been cleaned and disinfected before arrival

• Include most or all of their original parts

Please Note

• This event is an exchange only and is not intended for toy donations. If you would like to donate toys, please contact organizations such as WINS or other local charities.

• No food is permitted in the hall.

• Please remove boots at the entrance and wear socks indoors.

Registration

🎟️ Registration is limited to 30 families.

Join us for an afternoon of sharing, community spirit, and holiday fun. Bring a few toys your children have outgrown and leave with some new-to-you treasures!

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨

🎄 Last Minute Market

Looking for those final holiday gifts? Join us at the Last Minute Market on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at KGCA Hall (2828 28 Street SW) for a festive afternoon of shopping, family fun, and holiday cheer!

✨ Event Highlights:

• 🛍️ Shop 20 unique local vendors

• 🎅 Visit Santa from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

• 📸 Enjoy a 5-minute visit and photo opportunity with Santa

• ⛸️ Skate at the outdoor rink

• 🎨 Create at the kids' craft area

• 🔥 Warm up by the fire and enjoy s'mores

• 🍕 Grab a bite at the pizza sale

• 🍺 Relax in the Best of Kin Beer Garden

• 🎁 And more holiday fun for the whole family!

🎅 Santa Registration Information
To help keep wait times short, families are encouraged to register for a 30-minute time slot. Each child will have up to 5 minutes to share their holiday wishes and take a photo with Santa. Time slots are limited to 6 children per half-hour. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space and time permit.

Bring your family, support local makers, and celebrate the season with your Killarney community! ❄️☕🎄

🎅 Santa Claus is Coming to the Last Minute Market!

Get ready for a festive afternoon of holiday magic at the Last Minute Market on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the KGCA Hall (2828 28 Street SW)!

We're excited to welcome Santa Claus from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Le Family Dental. Families are invited to book a visit with Santa, where each child will have a few special minutes to share their holiday wishes and take a memorable photo.

This year, we're adding a fun Pokémon theme to the Santa experience! Bring your favorite Pokémon trading cards, connect with other collectors, and snap a unique Pokémon-themed photo with Santa. Whether you're an avid collector or just getting started, it's sure to be a hit with Pokémon fans of all ages.

As an added bonus, Le Family Dental will be giving away a highly sought-after Pokémon Ultra-Premium Collection 30th Celebration Gift Box! To enter, simply email dr.linh@lefamilydental.ca and tell us why you (or someone you would like to nominate) should be selected for this special prize. Entries can be based on being especially "Naughty" or especially "Nice" this year!

While you're visiting, enjoy everything the Last Minute Market has to offer, including:

• 🎨 Kids' craft activities

• ⛸️ Outdoor skating

• 🔥 S'more Hour by the campfire (3:00 PM to 4:00 PM for the first 75 children)

• 🛍️ Shopping from local artisans, makers, and crafters

• 🍺 A festive beer garden

To help reduce wait times, families are encouraged to reserve a Santa photo time slot in advance. Walk-ins will be welcomed as space permits.

We can't wait to celebrate the season with you and your family at the Last Minute Market! 🎄✨

✨ Good Karma Sound Bath with Somae Sound

Take time to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with yourself through a restorative sound bath experience led by Somae Sound. Rooted in clinically grounded Music Therapy practices, this nurturing program is designed to support relaxation, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being.

📅 Sunday, November 15, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Killarney-Glengarry Community Association
💲 Suggested Donation: $25 with the option to RSVP and pay what you can at the door
👥 Adult program. Ages 14-17 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

🧘 Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, eye mask, or anything else you need to feel comfortable.

🌿 Experience includes:

• 🎵 Quartz crystal singing bowls and therapeutic sound

• 🌬️ Guided breathwork

• 🧘 Gentle movement and mindfulness practices

• 💛 EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping

• ✨ Opportunities to release stress and tension

• 🌱 Support for balance, resilience, and nervous system health

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, recharge, or simply create space for yourself, this welcoming community experience offers a chance to rest, restore, and reset.

💚 Good sound. Good energy. Good for everyone.

📱 FREE Smartphone & Financial Literacy Classes for Adults 55+

Want to feel more confident using your smartphone, staying safe online, and managing your finances?

KGCA is excited to host Silver Spectrum, a FREE 6-week Smartphone & Financial Literacy Program designed especially for adults 55+.

Over the six weeks, participants will learn how to:

📱 Use your smartphone with confidence
🔒 Protect yourself and your information online
💰 Recognize scams and protect your money
🍁 Access government benefits

📅 Program Details

Mondays: October 19 & 26 and November 2, 9, 16 & 23
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: KGCA Hall, 2828 28 Street SW
Cost: FREE for adults 55+

👉 Register today at KGCA.ca/events

No need to feel intimidated by technology or finances. Come learn, ask questions, and build your confidence in a welcoming environment.
We hope to see you there!

Killarney-Glengarry Community Association

🍕 Savino Pizzeria is coming to the KGCA Hall!
📅 November 13 & 14th!
🕔 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Savino Pizzeria is a family-run Neapolitan pizzeria that has been serving Calgary for over 12 years. Known for their wood-fired pizzas, traditional techniques, and high-quality ingredients, Savino has built a loyal following across southwest Calgary.

🌐 Browse the menu and order online for Friday or Saturday at their website savinopizzeria.com. Pick it up at KGCA!
📸 @savinopizzeria