Blog
Everyone has a story to tell. From nutrition advice and community events to customer stories to the stories of our volunteers and staff - here are a few of ours:
Thank You Kinsmen Club of Calgary
During the evening of May 11th, a few members of the Kinsmen Club of Calgary stopped by for an informative tour of our facility.
This is Marjorie's Story
48-year old Marjorie perfectly represents how unexpected circumstances can create a need in one’s life they could not have imagined.
Serving Soup & Smiles
During March and April, we had the great fortune of having employees from McLeod Law LLP, volunteer with our Hot Soup Program.
Volunteer Awards
We recently have had the pleasure of hosting an event for some of the most important members of the Calgary Meals on Wheels family, our Volunteers.
A Visit from Minister David Eggen
Minister David Eggen stopped in for a visit on Friday to learn more about our school programs.
2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown
As special guests of the Brakeman Foundation, our Executive Director, Janice Curtis, and our Fund Development Manager, Stephanie Power, attended the 2nd Annual Celebrity Chef Showdown on January 28th.
Primary Years Program Exhibition
Calgary Meals on Wheels was honored to be chosen as one of the charities for the “Primary Years Program Exhibition” as part the curriculum at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS).
Gift Wrapping for a Cause
Our volunteers were helping Santa by wrapping gifts for patrons of Marlborough Mall this Holiday Season.
Mayor Nenshi Delivers Meals on Wheels
Several clients had a surprise visitor delivering meals today.
More than a Meal: Christmas Cheer Program
Santa has some help again this year! Since 2010, we have proudly partnered with Seniors Secret Service to bring some extra joy to our clients through the Christmas Cheer Program.
2015 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
We found a time machine and went back to 1965 to celebrate our 50th Anniversary with our amazing volunteers at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
Holiday Market
On November 21, we welcomed 16 vendors and over 100 guests to our production facility for our first annual Holiday Market!
Volunteer Highlight: Hattie
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, so does volunteer Ms. Hattie Boothman.
YYC Pizza Week 2015
The 2015 edition of YYC Pizza was ten days of cheesy goodness, from September 25 - October 4 throughout all of Calgary.
Totes for Turkeys!
Calgary Meals on Wheels and Shine FM staked out at six local Calgary Co-op grocery stores on Saturday, October 3rd for our annual Totes for Turkeys fundraiser!
More than a Meal: Crafting Community
Each month, quilting guilds throughout Calgary meet to practice their sewing skills and interact with other like-minded quilters.
Wild Wednesdays at Grey Eagle Casino
Affectionately known by most as Hump Day, Wednesday is something more to a group of vintage car and hot rod enthusiasts – something wild!