The Big Sky Centre for Learning and Being Astonished Inc.

Online Silent Auction
2022-03-19 09:00 - 2022-03-28 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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
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! 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
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
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!

Astonished! Hangouts
2021-04-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are pleased to announce a new Astonished! Initiative: Astonished! Hangouts. This is an opportunity for Core Members to just hangout, connect with others and hopefully see some ‘old’ and new faces! There is also the opportunity for you to have snack, drinks, and potentially an alcoholic beverage with the crew.
Saturday February 27, Saturday March 27, Saturday April 17 from 1-3 PM
Please RSVP to Emma if you are joining the hangout.
Please RSVP to Quinn by April 15 if you want snacks delivered to your house.

Astonished! Hangouts
2021-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are pleased to announce a new Astonished! Initiative: Astonished! Hangouts. This is an opportunity for Core Members to just hangout, connect with others and hopefully see some ‘old’ and new faces! There is also the opportunity for you to have snack, drinks, and potentially an alcoholic beverage with the crew.
Saturday February 27, Saturday March 27, Saturday April 17 from 1-3 PM
Please RSVP to Emma if you are joining the hangout.
Please RSVP to Quinn by March 25 if you want snacks delivered to your house.

Social Club Event: Trivia Night and Drink Mixology!
2021-03-19 19:00 - 21:00
Come hang out and compete in some fun trivia games, and make a St. Patrick’s Day-themed mocktail!
Event Details:
What: Trivia Night and Drink Mixology
When: March 19th, 2021
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP: By March 12th to Emma

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

An Astonishing Evening with Jeffery Straker
2021-03-06 19:00 - 20:15
Join us for a virtual benefit concert featuring Jeffery Straker on Saturday, March 6th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The 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! We hope you can gather with us for a wonderful evening, together yet safely apart. Tickets and event details available here

Astonished! Hangouts
2021-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Zoom event, Canada
We are pleased to announce a new Astonished! Initiative: Astonished! Hangouts. This is an opportunity for Core Members to just hangout, connect with others and hopefully see some ‘old’ and new faces! There is also the opportunity for you to have snack, drinks, and potentially an alcoholic beverage with the crew.
Saturday February 27, Saturday March 27, Saturday April 17 from 1-3 PM
Please RSVP to Emma if you are joining the hangout.
Please RSVP to Quinn by February 25 if you want snacks delivered to your house.

Let’s Talk: A Sexuality & Relationship Building Series (evening 3)
2021-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
Let’s Talk: A Sexuality & Relationship Building Series
A series for A! Core Members. This three-part seminar series about healthy relationships will touch base on topics related to relationships (families, friendships, romantic relationships and dating); sexual behaviour (abstinence and sexuality throughout life) and sexual health (sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, and pregnancy); and society and its perspectives (gender roles, diversity, and sexuality/body image in the media).
This series will be lead by Kailey Delucry. Kailey has her Masters in Clinical Psychology and is currently working on her PhD! You may know her as a volunteer at past Astonished! events. This series will be hosted on Zoom.
Register by January 20, 2021 with Emma Hancock
Thank you for support from the Community Initiatives Fund. The Community Initiatives Fund contributes to the quality of life of Saskatchewan’s residents by providing grants for projects supporting healthy growth and development of children and youth, individual and community well being, and nonprofit and community leadership.

Valentine's Cookie Decorating!
2021-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada
The A! Social Club is celebrating Valentine’s Day on Saturday January13, 2021. Join us on Zoom for a fun evening. We will be delivering Cookie Decorating Kits complete with Valentine’s cookies, icing and sprinkles!
What: Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
When: Saturday, February 13th
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: On Zoom!
RSVP: By February 5th, 2021 to Emma
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!

Let’s Talk: A Sexuality & Relationship Building Series (evening 2)
2021-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada

Let’s Talk: A Sexuality & Relationship Building Series
2021-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom event, Canada

NFL Viewing Party
2021-01-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Zoom event, Canada
NFL Playoff Viewing Party!
This is a playoff game, there are a few things we don’t know about the game: we don’t know the participating teams yet, so we will have to wait and see how the playoffs go!
Snacks?!- Let Emma know if you would like Nachos or French Fries and we will plan to deliver around game start – you must be attending the event to receive snacks!
RSVP to Emma by January 18, 2021

'Elf' Viewing and Ugly Christmas Sweater Party!
2020-12-12 19:00 - 21:00
We will be having an ‘Elf’ viewing party along with some ugly Christmas sweaters to celebrate. This is an opportunity to ‘hang out’ with our friends virtually, while having some fun watching ‘Elf’!
Event Details:
What: ‘Elf’ Viewing and Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Date: Saturday, December 12th, 2020
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
Where: Virtually, on Zoom!
RSVP by: Please RSVP to Emma by December 7, 2020
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event!

Walk and Roll 2020
2020-12-03 19:00 - 21:00
In harmony with the UN International Day of Disabilities, Astonished! is hosting its 6th Annual Walk & Roll as a virtual event for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Walk & Roll is a family-friendly pledge event that aims to raise funds to support the work of Astonished! We invite you to create a team or join a team and come walk and roll with us. December 3rd at 7:00 via Zoom.
For details on how to register a team or to support a team click here.
