The Big Sky Centre for Learning and Being Astonished Inc.

AGM (virtual gathering)
2022-06-21 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom event, Canada
We hope you will join us for our Virtual Annual General Meeting
When: June 21, 2022 at 6:30 pm (SK time zone)
Where: Virtual via zoom platform
Please RSVP to Bonnie Cummimgs-Vickaryous by June 19, 2022
Link will be emailed 24 hours prior to the event to everyone who has RSVP’

Better Together: Truth and Reconciliation
2022-06-16 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-05-12 12:30 - 16:00, 2022-04-07 12:30 - 16:00 | First Nations University of Canada, 1 First Nations Way, Regina, Canada
This year Astonished! is excited to be presenting a 6-part Truth and Reconciliation Workshop that will be implemented on select Thursdays in A!TLC.
April 7 – 12:30pm- 4pm @ First Nations University of Canada Multi-Purpose Room
April 21 – 12:30pm – 4pm @ Education Building Room 114
May 12 – 12:30pm- 4pm @ First Nations University of Canada Multi-Purpose Room
June 16 – 12:30pm- 4pm @ First Nations University of Canada Multi-Purpose Room
September 15 – 12:30pm- 4pm @ First Nations University of Canada Multi-Purpose Room
September 29 (with the final session off campus)
We will be having a catered lunch from different local Indigenous businesses, as well as, an afternoon refreshment break from 3pm-4pm.
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck
**Please make sure if you are taking Paratransit that you have drop-off and pick-up at the First Nations University of Canada (1 First Nations Way).
Thank you to the Community Initiatives Fund for support of this workshop series.

Variety Night
2022-06-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Christ The King Parish Hall, 3239 Garnet Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Once again, after a long anticipated few years the Astonished! Social Club will be attending the “Variety Night” for the month of June! This year’s theme is “Fame” – Music, drama and dance from the past, present and even a short look into the future!
What: A! Social Club @ Variety Night
Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2022
Where: Christ the King Roman Catholic Parish Hall (3239 Garnet Street)
Time: Please arrive around 6:15/6:30pm and prepared to stay until 10:00pm (show runs from 7:00pm-9:30/9:45ishpm)
*** Please to RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by May 27th ***
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

Astonished! IMAX Movie Night
2022-05-13 18:30 - 21:00 | Kramer IMAX, 2903 Powerhouse Dr, Regina
What: Astonished! IMAX Movie Night (The movie ‘Clueless’)
Date: Friday, May 13th, 2022
Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Please try to arrive for 6:30pm as the movie begins at 7pm)
Location: Kramer IMAX Theatre (2903 Powerhouse Dr.)
** We have 8 spots available for Core Members to attend this event **
*Please note: This is a 19+ event at the IMAX so please remember to bring your i.d. to show you are legal drinking age (even if you do not plan on drinking alcohol).
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.
Please RSVP to Melissa

'What's Your Style' Dance Night
2022-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Mâmawêyatitân Centre, 3355 6th Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Come get your groove on and let loose to the music at this upcoming ‘What’s Your Style!? dance night!!
What: ‘What’s Your Style!?’ Dance Night
Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mâmawêyatitân Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa as soon as you can if you plan on attending!
Co-hosted with the City of Regina

Better Together: Truth and Reconciliation
2022-04-21 12:30 - 16:00 | Education Building, U of R, Room 114, 3919 University Drive South, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Nutrition Series Workshop (3)
2022-04-11 18:00 - 19:30 | College West 113, University of Regina
This year Astonished! is presenting a 3 part Nutrition Series Workshop. Come to the bi-weekly workshop either in person at the University of Regina or via Zoom and learn about nutrients your body needs, your daily caloric intake, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle! Supper will be provided so you don’t need to worry about getting a meal in before you come!!
When:
March 14 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm in College West 113 (CW 113) OR via Zoom
March 28 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm in College West 113 (CW 113) OR via Zoom
April 11 – 6:00pm – 7:30pm in College West 113 (CW 113) OR via Zoom
*Please note registration is limited to 8 participants!
If you are interested in registering for the Nutrition Series Workshop please email Melissa Turbuck and indicate if you will be attending in-person or via Zoom!!

Astonished! Olympics - Social Club Event
2022-04-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Centre for Kinesiology (3925 Goldenrod Loop)
Are you interested in competing in an obstacle course and being crowned the Astonished! Olympic Champion?!?!?!?! Then look no further for an epic evening of fun!!!!
What: Astonished! Olympics
Date: Friday, April 8th, 2022
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: University of Regina Gym 3
***Please note: This event will be in-person ONLY. If you are attending in person and need support finding the gym or running late please reach out to Mel.
RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by April 3rd

Important Information about attending in-person:

The University of Regina currently has a masking mandate and has updated what masks are considered acceptable and no longer acceptable.

The following masks are acceptable to wear on campus:

Single use medical masks or respirators (N95, KN95) are acceptable.
Widely available, single-use, non-medical masks with at least three layers of tightly-woven, breathable material are also acceptable.
Cloth masks used alone are no longer considered acceptable

*Please note that at Astonished! we do have disposable masks available for your use should you require one.

We are encouraging anyone who is attending to take a rapid antigen testat home before leaving. If your test is positive please stay home, isolate and phone 811
Please continue to self monitor for covid-19 symptoms as reviewed before. If feeling unwell please stay home.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Melissa. We hope you can make it out!!!
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

Nutrition Series Workshop (2)
2022-03-28 18:00 - 19:30 | College West 113, University of Regina

An Evening at Home with Jeffery Straker and Musical Guest
2022-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Saskatchewan
He plays so nice, we asked him twice! Join us for a virtual benefit concert featuring Jeffery Straker on Saturday, March 26th, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. CST. This Virtual Benefit Concert is a celebration of the work of Astonished! and ultimately the work of the Astonished! Core Members. The event serves as an important fundraising event for Astonished! Gather with us for a wonderful evening, together, yet safely apart, #bettertogether.
Tickets: $100 per household. This includes a $75 charitable tax receipt.
Each ‘ticket’ includes one household zoom link which will be emailed to ticket purchasers 24 hours before the event.
Click here for tickets

Online Silent Auction
2022-03-19 09:00 - 2022-03-28 17:00 | Saskatchewan
We invite you to support the Silent Auction that is part of our 10th Annual Astonished! Spring Fundraiser. On March 19, 2022 click this link to view all the auction items and start bidding.

Nutrition Series Workshop
2022-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | College West 113, University of Regina

Astonished! Hangouts
2022-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are excited to announce another Astonished! Hangouts session coming up in March! Hangouts are a fun opportunity to hangout on Zoom together, enjoy some drinks and snacks, and catch up on life! Some of our new placement students will be there, so you can have a chance to meet them!
What: A! Hangouts
When: Saturday, March 5th
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: Tuesday, March 1st to Melissa with what you would like to drink (alcoholic or not!) and snacks that you want to eat! Please include your current address as well.

Yoga for Every Body
2022-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Saskatchewan
What: Yoga for Every Body
When: Friday, March 4th, 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00 pm CST
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: Tuesday, March 1st to Melissa Turbuck
*Please bring a ball and/or a spoon to the virtual event 🙂
The Social Club program is partially funded through the City of Regina Social Development Grant

A! Valentine's Cookie Decorating & Trivia Night
2022-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Education Building, U of R, Room 114, 3919 University Drive South, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Are you looking to go out on a Friday night to visit with friends and get into all the sappy feels of Valentine’s Day?!?!?!?! Then look no further!! There is also a Zoom option for this party.

What: A! Valentine’s Cookie Decorating & Trivia Night
Date: Friday, February 11th, 2022
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Education Building 114 (3919 University Drive South) OR on ZOOM
RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by February 4, 2022
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

Walk and Roll 2021
2021-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | South Leisure Centre, Regina, 170 Sunset Drive, Regina, Canada
Come Walk and Roll With Astonished!
In harmony with the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Astonished! is hosting our 7th annual Walk and Roll, a family-friendly pledge event that aims to raise funds to support the work of Astonished!
Beginning on October 8th, for eight weeks, teams will be encouraged to participate in weekly challenges. Each team that completes a challenge will be entered into a draw for a weekly prize package.
We challenge each participant to raise a suggested goal of $250 and each team of four to raise $1000.
Click here to create a team, support a team, or sponsor the event.
Date: December 3rd 2020 at 7:00 p.m. South Leisure Centre

Social Club Event: Cougar's Women's Basketball
2021-11-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Kinesiology Building, University of Regina, University Drive South, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
We are excited to announce our November Social Club event: Cougar’s Basketball Game! We hope to see some of our sports fans out for this event! We have 2 nights available, and 6 spots for Core Members so be sure to RSVP right away.
What: Cougar’s Women’s Basketball Game
When: Friday, November 26th OR Saturday, November 27th
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm (plan to arrive between 5:30-6:30, leave 8:00-8:30)
Where: University of Regina – Centre for Kinesiology
RSVP by: to Emma Hancock by November 20th
We have 3 spots available for each night. When you RSVP, indicate what night you prefer, or if it doesn’t matter to you! Hope to see you there,
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

Social Club Event: Halloween Bowling Night
2021-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Glencarin Bolodrome, 1620 E. 9th Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
We are excited to be having a Halloween Bowling Night as our October Social Club event!! Come join us for an evening of bowling – you can even dress up if you like!
Event Details:
What: Halloween Bowling Night
Where: Glencairn Bolodrome (1620 9 Ave E, Regina, SK)
When: Saturday, October 30th
Time: 6:30-8:30 (plan to arrive between 6:30-7:00, depart between 8:00-8:30; we will bowl from 7:00-8:00)
RSVP by: Saturday, October 23rd to Emma
Important Information:

We are capping attendance at 12 Core Members so RSVP as soon as possible
Glencairn Bolodrome falls under the Provincial Health Order that requires proof of vaccination. Anyone who attends (Core Members, volunteers, staff) must bring with them their proof of vaccination – wallet cards ARE accepted at this establishment
We also are required to follow the masking mandate. Please make sure you wear a mask.

Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

'What's Your Style Dance Night'
2021-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are excited to be offering another Virtual What’s Your Style Dance Night! Come join us on Zoom for an evening of music, dance, and fun.
Event Details:
What: What’s Your Style Dance Night
When: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: Monday, October 18th to Emma
Hope to see you there!
Come on Zoom to see some new and familiar faces, listen to music, and move your body however you like!
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds the Dance Night.

Social Club Event: Pizza in the Park
2021-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Candy Cane Park, 501 Wascana Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7L3, Canada
We are excited to announce our September Social Club Event: Pizza in the Park! Come join us in Candy Cane Park for some pizza and outdoor games!
Event Details:
What: Pizza in the Park
When: Friday, September 3rd
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Candy Cane Park (501 19th Ave)
RSVP by: to Emma by August 30th When you RSVP, let me know what your top 3 pizza choices are!

Looking forward to seeing you.
Of course, even though restrictions are lifting, A! Staff/Volunteers will still be masked and Core Members will be encouraged to wear masks, especially if within 6 feet of others! More info may be provided if needed. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please send me an email or call and I’d be happy to discuss.
We hope that you are able to join us and we look forward to seeing you!
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!

Social Club Event: Movie Night
2021-08-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
Our August Social Club event will be a wrap-up to the book we are reading in Summer Literacy! We will be watching the movie ‘The Fundamentals of Caring’ on Zoom, the movie adaptation of the novel ‘The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving’ by Johnathon Evison.

Event Details:
What: Movie Night – ‘The Fundamentals of Caring’
When: Thursday, August 19th
Time: 7 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: August 12th to Emma
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!

Summer Literacy -Day 1
2021-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Saskatchewan
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, like last year, this summer’s program will consist of 15 virtual afternoon sessions (1:00-4:00) delivered via zoom and 6 optional evening sessions delivered via zoom. Content themes for the evening sessions will be released by mid-June.

'What's Your Style Dance Night'
2021-06-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom event, Canada
After 15 months of the pandemic and being virtual, we are very excited to be back with the ‘What’s Your Style’ Dance Nights – virtually!
Event Details:
What: ‘What’s Your Style Dance Night’
When: Thursday, June 24th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: Tuesday, June 22nd to Emma
Come on Zoom to see some new and familiar faces, listen to music, and move your body however you like!
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds the Dance Night.

AGM June 23, 2021
2021-06-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom event, Canada
Please join us for our AGM on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 6:30. The AGM will be hosted via Zoom.
Please RSVP to Bonnie Cummings-Vickarious by Wednesday June 16, 2021. Bonnie will send you your Zoom link.

Astonished! Hangouts
2021-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom event, Canada
Astonished! Hangouts is back! This is an opportunity for us to get together, catch up, and enjoy some snacks/drinks in a non-structured event! We have a new student leading the way on this, so we hope you can come and meet her!
What: A! Hangouts
When: Saturday, June 12th, 2021
Time: 1-3 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP: By June 8th to Emma

Social Club - NHL Game Viewing
2021-05-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
Come hang out on Zoom and watch Canada’s National Winter Sport together! Dress up in your favourite team’s colours and bring your best trash talk (if that’s your style).
What: NHL Viewing Party
When: Saturday, May 29th
Time: Sometime between 5-7 pm (will notify ASAP after the start time is released)
Teams: It’s a surprise! Either Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes or Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadians. (will announce ASAP)
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP by: Monday, May 24th. When you send your RSVP, let Emma know what your favourite snacks are and she will be sure to get them for you for game day! Hope to see you there.
RSVP to Emma by: Monday, May 24, 2021
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!

Social Club Virtual Escape Room
2021-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are excited to announce our April Social Club Event: Escape Room: Interrogation Room on Friday, April 23rd! Come hangout, work as a team, and hopefully escape – we got really close last time!
Event Details:
What: Virtual Escape Room: Interrogation Room
When: Friday, April 23rd, 2021
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP to Emma by: Friday, April 16th, 2021
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!
