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When: Friday, September 12th, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Wabamun Lake Provincial Park (near the playground)
What: Picnic, family games, meet new families
WISDOM will provide water, Bubly, fruit and meat platters, and sweets. Please bring your own main course (fire pits are available depending on fire bans) and lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on. Family games. A chance to meet some of our Facilitators and ask questions. Connect with other families from the area.
Please RSVP by September 8, 2025.
For information:
Desmond Kilgannon desmond@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Randy Kopp randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Friday, 12 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Friday, 12 Sep, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Monday, 8 Sep, 2025 |
When: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 4-7 pm
Where: TBA
What: Potluck
Please bring: a salad or side dish and a dessert to share.
Questions?:
Margaret Knelsen 780-926-6556
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497
Kim or Dan Schultz 780-404-3356
| Event Date | Monday, 15 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 15 Sep, 2025 |
A Day at the Beach
When: Thursday, September 18th, 2025, 10:30 am on
Where: Sylvan Lake
What: Games, picnic, bathing (weather permitting)
We will provide drinks and an ice cream treat.
Bring your own picnic, lawn chairs, picnic blankets, baseball gloves and ball, lawn games, sunscreen, hats, swimsuits, towels.
RSVP by September 12th, 2025
Questions?
Lydie Delli Santi 403-392-9209 or email lydie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Thursday, 18 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Thursday, 18 Sep, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Friday, 12 Sep, 2025 |
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 4-8pm.
Where: Kin Coulee Kinette Picnic Shelter
Current homeschooling families and anyone interested in home schooling are welcome! Spend time with other homeschoolers and members of the WISDOM team, ask questions and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best. WISDOM will provide burgers, hot dogs and water. There will be games and door prizes available and the kids always come up with more fun ways to play. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please bring: a potluck side, salad or dessert, as well as a lawn chair (there are picnic tables but not enough for everyone!). Also feel free to bring any yard/lawn or board games to play with the group!
Questions?
Tiffany Arnold 403-866-7822 or email tiffany@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje 780-312-4525 or email brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Thursday, 18 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Thursday, 18 Sep, 2025 |
Lakeland and Area Family Gathering
When: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Clandonald Community Hall, Clandonald Alberta
What: Sandwich supper and Games
Please Bring:
Sandwiches for your own family (or a simple meal to fit what your particular food needs are.)
A nutritious finger food to share with other families. We'll provide the coffee, juice, water and snacks.
Games (Please choose family appropriate ones.)
RSVP by September 17 to:
Peter Weidman by email at peter@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Glenn Spiess by email at glenn@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Friday, 19 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Friday, 19 Sep, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Wednesday, 17 Sep, 2025 |
When: Sunday, September 21st from 1pm to 5pm
Where: Dunvegan Bridge (between Rycroft and Fairview, just north of the bridge crossing the Peace River).
Bring salads and desserts and - of course! - WATER BALLOONS!!!
This is your chance to soak a WISDOM Facilitator!
A BBQ main course, fixings, and beverages will be provided by WISDOM.
For information:
Paul van den Bosch 403-358-4497 or email paul@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Sunday, 21 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 21 Sep, 2025 |
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025, from 4-8pm
Where: Meadowlodge Bible Camp (MBC), near Cooking Lake
Directions: MBC is southeast of Sherwood Park on the north side of Cooking Lake near the intersection of Range Rd 215 and Township Rd 515. (Located next to Birch Bay Ranch Camp)
This event is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team, and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
NOTE: Similar to other years, families who wish to set up a table to sell baking, crafts or curriculum are welcome to do so. Please email Liz Gurnett with details.
Please bring: For the meal, please bring potluck sides, salads or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
Please RSVP by September 21, 2025.
If you have any questions or for late registrations please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen by text 780-217-4006 or email carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Mike and Michele Barter by text at 780-363-3740 or email at michele@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Taylore Maschmeyer by text at 780-270-0460 or email at taylore@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Pierre-Andre Beaudoin by text at 780-239-0381 or email at pierre-andre@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Sunday, 21 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Sunday, 21 Sep, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Sunday, 21 Sep, 2025 |
When: Thursday, September 25, 1-4pm
Where: Doug Barnes Cabin, Tamarack Way, Fort McMurray
What: Fun and Games
Please bring: Outdoor games and/or indoor board games depending on the weather.
Questions?:
Kim or Dan Schultz 780-404-3356
Gordon Loewen 587-298-7565
| Event Date | Thursday, 25 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Thursday, 25 Sep, 2025 |
When: Monday, September 29, 2025, 4-8pm
Where: John Martin Recreation Centre - located in Pavan Park
This event is open to all current WISDOM home schooling families. This is a great opportunity to visit with other home schoolers and members of the WISDOM team, and find out more about how WISDOM can serve you best.
WISDOM will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments and beverages. We will enjoy a meal together as well as have an information time, door prizes, games and socializing. This event will run rain or shine.
Please bring: Please bring potluck sides, salads and/or desserts to share with the group. (Please note: if you have a highly restrictive diet, feel free to bring your own food if you wish.) There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but you are welcome to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like.
Please RSVP by September 29, 2025.
If you have any questions or for late registrations please contact:
Liz Gurnett by text at 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Brian Taje 780-312-4525 or email brian@wisdomhomeschooling.com
| Event Date | Monday, 29 Sep, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Monday, 29 Sep, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Monday, 29 Sep, 2025 |
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Renfrew Community Hall - 811 Radford Rd NE, Calgary, AB
What: Family supper & Minute to Win It Game Challenge
Join current homeschooling families for an evening of socializing while playing Minute to Win It Games or cheering on the teams and having supper together. Members of the WISDOM team will be present to answer questions and help you connect with other WISDOM families. We will supply the main supper dish (TBD) and dessert. If your family has dietary restrictions, you are welcome to bring your own food; just let us know when you register that you will not need provided food.
Please bring: We ask that you bring a potluck side to share. If you'd like to sit outside, please bring lawn chairs. We also welcome board/card games to play while we visit.
RSVP by October 1 to/questions?:
Liz Gurnett 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Carrie Friesen 780-217-4006 or email carrie@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Other WISDOM facilitators will also be present.
| Event Date | Wednesday, 1 Oct, 2025 |
| Event End Date | Wednesday, 1 Oct, 2025 |
| Cut off date | Wednesday, 1 Oct, 2025 |