Events Calendar

Fundamentals of Chess J - Ages 6-10

Online

What: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Tuesdays, September 6 - October 11, 2022
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am

Six participant maximum.

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Westlock and Area Fall Gathering

Please come out for a fun day to connect with other homeschooling families and enjoy some camp fun!! It is a great place to ask questions and get inspired! There will be food, games, prizes and even a campfire in the evening. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Time: 3:00pm - until dark
Place: Bethel Bible Camp - 10 minutes west of Westlock

Food: Main course and beverages will be provided by WISDOM, please bring a salad and/or dessert to share with the group.
Other: There are many activities to enjoy at the facility, but feel free to bring other lawn games, board games, or lawn chairs if you would like. There are many buildings, so we will have fun rain or shine!
Contact: For more information please contact Liz Gurnett: phone/text 780-349-1577 or email liz@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Fundamentals of Chess K - Ages 6-10

Online

What: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Wednesdays, September 7 - October 12, 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Six participant maximum.

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Fundamentals of Chess L - Ages 11-15

Online

What: Fundamentals of Chess
When: Thursdays, September 8 - October 13, 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Six participant maximum.

Does your child love to play chess? This six-week program is a unique opportunity to play the game while improving skills in Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning and Creative Thinking by solving chess puzzles and executing a systematic process to beat your opponent.

While this program is called "beginner" it will challenge your chess player and keep them engaged, even if they have been playing for years.

Wabamum Fall Gathering

Who: WISDOM families and grandparents too.
When: Friday, September 9, 2022.  3:30-6:30 pm
Where: Day Use Area at Wabamum Provincial Park on High 16 west of Edmonton

Bring Your Own Picnic; a cooking fire pit will be available. Games for children and adults, brief presentation on “Essentials of Homeschooling”, fellowship and friendship.  Please bring your lawn chairs.

Questions may go to Randy or Catie Kopp 780-723-5382 or  randy@wisdomhomeschooling.com. 

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village - Fall Family Event

When:  Saturday, September 10, 2022
10:00 am - 5:00 pm "Harvest of the Past" 
12:00 noon - gather to eat lunch with other WISDOM families 

Where: Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village: 25 minutes (50 km) east of Edmonton; at 195041 Highway 16 East

Come for as much of the day as you like and take the self-guided tour. Gather with WISDOM families at 12:00 near the big red barn. Watch for WISDOM signs marking our picnic site. Bring your own lunch, drinks and a picnic blanket for seating and enjoy meeting and visiting with WISDOM families. After lunch, continue to tour more of the site as you wish. There will be the opportunity to view an old-fashioned threshing bee as well as other historical activities; times will be posted. We’d love to have you attend!

Join your facilitator hosts:
Joan Bishop         joan@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson  nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com

RSVP by September 7 by registering below.

Admission to "Harvest of the Past" is paid at the gate upon your arrival. Arrive at 9:30 if you’d like to be there right when it begins at 10:00; admission can take awhile if there is a long line up of vehicles.

Admission rates and further information is found here: http://ukrainianvillage.ca/

Edmonton Family BBQ

Saturday Sept 10, 2022

Meadowlodge Bible Camp (Right next door to Birch Bay Camp)

Southeast of Sherwood Park  Township Rd 215 and Range Rd 215

3:00 - 8:00 pm or so.

Please bring a Salad and a dessert to share

Burgers and dogs provided, beverages,  too!

Bring a lawn chair if the weather is good, and any games if you are inclined.

Any entrepreneurs are welcome to display their wares, and tables for used curriculum will be available.

Lakeland & Area Family Gathering Potluck Supper & Family Dance

When: Saturday, September 10, 4:30pm-10pm 
Where: Clandonald Community Hall, Clandonald Alberta

This is a Potluck Supper event! Families are asked to please bring a potluck main course option and either a salad or dessert for the potluck portion of the event. 

A free family dance for WISDOM families will follow the meal. We will provide additional snacks and beverages for the dance.

 Questions?

Pierre Beaudoin: pierre-andre@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Peter Weidman: peter@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Noster: simon@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Glenn Spiess: glenn@wisdomhomeschooling.com