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A Day at the Beach

When: Thursday, September 18th, 2025

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 

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

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

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  

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 

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

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

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.

This program will the develop student’s understanding and skills with the scientific method in the realm of Biology as they study and conduct experiments regarding: The Neurological System (Dissection of Sheep’s Brain); Endocrine System, Reproductive System (Pregnant Sow Reproductive Tract Dissection); Genetics. This lab seminar could serve as a support to the Biology 30 course credit challenge.

This program will further expose students to the scientific method and develop their knowledge and skills in the realm of Chemistry. They will study and conduct experiments regarding: The Ideal Gas Law (Measuring change of volume due to a change in pressure); Stoichiometry (Combustion of H2 and O2) to build rockets; Titration (Strong Acid with Strong Base); and Calorimetry (Enthalpy of Neutralization). Students will write a lab report for each experiment and will receive personalized feedback to aid and improve further studies.