The Big Sky Centre for Learning and Being Astonished Inc.

Summer Adventure - Regina Red Sox
2023-07-11 18:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Currie Field, 750 Winnipeg St N, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: July 11, 2023 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
What: Let’s get out to the ball game and cheer on our very own Red Sox. Game begins at 7:00
Where: Currie Field, 750 Winnipeg Street
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before July 6, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

Garden of Wellness - Natures' Sounds - bingo
2023-07-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Welcome to the garden of wellness, blossoming creative abilities in nature haven. This program offers Core Members the opportunity engage in activities that promote well-being, gratitude, and physical expression within the beauty of nature.
Mondays from 1:00 -3:00 at the South Community Garden, 3303 Grant Road
RSVP to Event Support

Summer Adventure - Alcohol Tasting and Tour
2023-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Lumsden, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: July 21, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
What: Head on out to Lumsden and enjoy tasting different bevies
Where: Last Mountain Distillery, 750 Winnipeg Street
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before July 15, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

Regina Word Up Summer Poetry Showcase + Just Write!!!!
2023-07-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Victoria Park, 2190 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Canada
Come on out and enjoy poetry in the park with a showcase of original work by 5 local poets! You can also get involved in writing poetry of your own with family friendly writing prompts presented as part of the Just Write initiative. The Regina Farmers Market will also be on so we can even go check that out (Please bring money if you plan on purchasing something at the market). We will have sandwiches for lunch for Core Members to enjoy!
**Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 8 Core Members who can attend**
The Details:
What: A! @ Regina Word Up Summer Poetry Showcase + Just Write
Date: Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Victoria Park (1955 Smith St.)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by July 18th, 2023
Thank you City of Regina | Municipal Government for the Social Development Grant, which partially funds our monthly Astonished! Social Club event.

Garden of Wellness - Salad Station
2023-07-24 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Summer Adventure - Pizza in the Park
2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Candy Cane Park, 501 Wascana Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7L3, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: July 25, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
What: A come and go evening for family and friends with pizza, tie-dye, and games
Where: Candy Cane Park
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before July 20, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

What's Your Style? - Dance Nights
2023-07-27 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!!
The Details:
What: ‘What’s Your Style!?’ Dance Night
Date: Thursday, July 27th, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mamaweyatitan Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa by if you plan on attending!

Garden of Wellness - Resin Art
2023-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Summer Adventure - Queen City EX
2023-08-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Queen City Ex, 1700 Elphinstone Street, Regina, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: August 4, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
What: Hang out at the fair with friends and experience all the fun, rides, food, and music
Where: 1700 Elphinstone Street
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before July 28, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

Garden of Wellness - Gratitude Rock Painting
2023-08-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Summer Adventure - Backyard Movie Night
2023-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 2934 Inglis Bay, 2934 Inglis Bay, Regina, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: August 11, 2023 from 7:00 PM to9:00 PM
What: Watch a movie in a friend’s backyard. The drinks and popcorn will be popping!
Where: 2934 Inglis Bay
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before August 5, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

Garden of Wellness - Nature Mandala Creation
2023-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Summer Adventure - I Love Regina day
2023-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Victoria Park, 2190 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Canada
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program provides accessible recreation and leisure opportunities within the City of Regina.
When: August 19, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
What: Join the fun to celebrate I Love Regina day. Check out the park and the music.
Where: Victoria Park – 2190 Victoria Avenue
RSVP: e-mail Event Support before August 5, 2023
The Big Sky Centre Summer Adventure program is partially funded through the City of Regina Sport and Recreation Stream grant.

Astonished! Picnic in the Park!
2023-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Candy Cane Park, 501 Wascana Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4S 7L3, Canada
What: Picnic in the Park
Date: Sunday, August 20th, 2023
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Candy Cane Park
We will have games set up and other activities!! Please bring a lawn chair if you need one.
**Please RSVP by August 13th so we can ensure we have enough food for the event!!! ***
RSVP to Melissa Turbuck
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club.

Garden of Wellness - Air Plant Terrarium
2023-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | 3303 Grant Road, Regina, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Saskatchewan Roughriders Viewing Party
2023-09-22 17:00 - 20:00 | U of R Kinesiology Room 185
Come on out and enjoy watching the Riders on the big screen with friends!!! We will have pizza, cheer on the Green and White, and have some FUN! Wear your Rider gear or green and white to the event!!!
The Details:
What: Saskatchewan Roughriders Viewing Party
Date: Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Centre for Kinesiology Room 185 (CK 185)
Please RSVP to Melissa T by September 15th, 2023
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

Social Club Event: A! 'Is It cake?!' Halloween Party!
2023-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Education Building, U of R, Room 114, 3919 University Drive South, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Have you heard of the show ‘Is It Cake?’ That’s okay if you haven’t!!! In the show you get an object and you have to replicate it! The judges then decide which one is cake and which one is the object!!!! Come on out with your creativeness and come dressed in your Halloween best!!!! Snacks and drinks will be provided 🙂
The Details:
What: A! ‘Is It cake?!’ Halloween Party
Date: Friday, October 20th, 2023
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Education Building Room 114 (3919 University Drive South)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by October 13th, 2023
Thank you to the City of Regina Social Development Grant for partial funding of the Astonished! Social Club

What's Your Style? - Dance Nights
2023-10-26 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!!
The Details:
What: ‘What’s Your Style!?’ Dance Night
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mamaweyatitan Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa by April 24th if you plan on attending!

A! at 'Light up the Darke' Concert!!!!
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Darke Hall, 2355 Wascana Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Come on out and listen to Award-winning troubadour JJ Voss who is teaming up with Saskatchewan’s renowned award-winning legends Faster Gun for a special concert at historic Darke Hall in Regina.
***Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 5 Core Members who can attend**
The Details:
What: A! at ‘Light Up the Darke’ Concert
Date: Sunday,November 12th, 2023
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm (Please try to arrive for about 2:30pm as the concert begins at 3pm)
Location: Darke Hall (2355 Wascana Drive)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by November 3rd, 2023
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

Walk and Roll 2023
2023-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Core Richie Neighbourhood Centre, 445 14th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan
In harmony with the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Astonished! is hosting our 9th annual Walk and Roll, a family-friendly pledge event that aims to raise funds to support the work of Astonished!
December 1, 2023, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Core Ritchie Neighbourhood Centre, 445 – 14th Avenue, Regina

Holiday Feast
2023-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Sunset United Church, 177 Sunset Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
This special event is a time to celebrate together, express our gratitude, and share in the festive spirit. We encourage you to bring your family members/loved ones to join in the festivities. Your loved ones are more than welcome to share this joyful occasion with us.
**RSVP by November 15th:**
To help us plan accordingly, please confirm your attendance by November 15th. When you RSVP, kindly provide the number of people attending with you. Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck
We are delighted to inform you that there is no cost to attend this event. For those who wish to contribute financially and help support the expenses, we will have the option for a goodwill offering at the event.
We look forward to coming together, sharing delicious food, and enjoying your company this holiday season. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club.

Astonished! Cheering on the U of R Women's Volleyball Team!
2024-01-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Centre for Kinesiology (3925 Goldenrod Loop)
We are VERY excited to attend the Cougar women’s volleyball as Bailey, who did her junior practicum with Astonished! this semester, is a player on the team! Let’s cheer on Bailey and her teammates so come dressed in your green/gold/yellow!!!!!
What: University of Regina Women’s Volleyball Game Night
Date: Saturday, January 6th, 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm (the game starts at 6pm. Please try to arrive for 5:30pm so we can get settled before the game begins!)
Location: Centre for Kinesiology GYM 3 (3925 Goldenrod Loop)
**Please RSVP by December 22nd, 2023 to Melissa Turbuck ** and if you no longer can attend please let Melissa know at your earliest convenience!
***Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 10 Core Members who can attend**
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

Frost Festival
2024-02-03 13:00 - 15:00 | REAL Hub, 1700 Elphinestone, Regina
Are you wanting to go to a Winter Festival?!?!?!? Then look no further!!! We are very excited to be attending the FROST Festival this year! We will be at the REAL Hub where we have access to the outside ice sculptures, firepits, and entertainment. Please make sure that you are dressed/bundled warm for the outdoors (toque, mitts, scarf, blanket, etc.). If the weather is terrible and because we are at the REAL Hub we will have access to go indoors to the buildings where we will be able to check out GLOW, the animals, shows, and more!!
What: FROST Festival
Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: REAL Hub (1700 Elphinstone St.)
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

A! Outdoor Campfire Night
2024-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Glencairn Park, 1426 Brown Street, Regina, Canada
Do you love to roast hot dogs and smores over an open fire?!?!??!? Then we have news for you! For the March Social Club event we are going to venture to one of the outdoor community fire pits in East Regina and enjoy some yummy eats, listen to music, and have LOTS of fun! We are hoping for some of this warmer weather we have been having, but please make sure you come prepared for the weather with toque, mitts, scarf, blanket, etc. Incase of extreme cold and weather warnings the backup plan will be to meet at the University!

The Details:
What: A! Outdoor Campfire Night
Date: Friday, March 8th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Glencairn Park (1426 Brown St.) – it is just North of the ice rink

**Please RSVP by March 1st, 2024 to Melissa

A! Spring Gala - March 16, 2024
2024-03-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Atlas Hotel, 4177 Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Save the date – more will be revealed in the new year. You don’t want to miss the 2024 A! Spring Gala. March 16, 2024.

A! Brunch & Board Games Night!!!!!!
2024-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunset United Church, 177 Sunset Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Do you love a nice breakfast meal and especially love having it at supper time?!?!??! Then do we have good news for you! For the April Social Club Event we will be having a delicious meal, as well as, playing some board games! So come on out and Brunch and Board games it up with your friends!!! You can also come in your pajamas and we can make it a true brunch experience- because why not 🙂
The Details:
What: A! Bruch & Board Games Night
Date: Friday, April 12th, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Sunset United Church (177 Sunset Dr.)
**Please RSVP by April 6th, 2024 to Melissa Turbuck
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

What's Your Style? Dance Night
2024-04-25 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!!
The Details:
What: ‘What’s Your Style!?’ Dance Night
Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mamaweyatitan Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa by April 19th if you plan on attending!
If you are an Astonished! Core Member, please register/RSVP with Melissa through email, phone, or text. Do not register with the City of Regina if you are a Core Member. If you know of someone who is not a Core Member that would like to attend, please direct them to the instructions on the poster so that they can register through the city! Please feel free to forward this email and poster to your friends!

A! Garden Party!!!
2024-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | South Community Garden, 3303 Grant Road, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
We are VERY excited to finally have WARM weather again and what better way to spend a Friday evening than at the A! Accessible Garden!!! We will have a BBQ, plant flowers, and paint! If this sounds like something that you would love to attend then sign up!
***Please dress according to the weather (bring a hat, sunglasses, warm clothing if it is a cooler evening, etc.). ****
***Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 10 Core Members who can attend**
The Details:
What: A! Garden Party
Date: Friday, May 31st, 2024
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: South Community Garden (3303 Grant Rd.)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by May 23rd, 2024
We will be welcoming volunteers to this event as well, so please let Melissa know if you are wanting to join in on the fun!
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

A! Glow Bowl Party!
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Glencairn Bolodrome, 1620 9th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
We are excited to go bowling and it is a glow bowl evening! So come dressed in your glow in the dark best!
***Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 7 Core Members who can attend**
The Details:
What: A! Glow Bowl Party!
Date: Friday, June 21st, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Glencairn Bolodrome (1620-9th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by June 14th, 2024
Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at Glencairn Bolodrome (1620-9th Ave.) and please arrive no earlier than 6:45 pm. Pick up at Glencairn Bolodrome (1620-9th Ave.) and please no later than 9:10 pm. When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa.
We will be welcoming volunteers to this event as well, so please let me know if you are wanting to join in on the fun!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
Thank you to the City of Regina for a Social Development Grant – Annual Activity to partially support the work of the Astonished! Social Club

A! AGM June 25, 2024
2024-06-25 17:45 - 19:30 | CKHS 185, University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Astonished! AGM will take place June 25, 2024 at 6:30 pm at The University of Regina.
Light Supper: 5:45 pm
Business: 6:30 pm
RSVP by June 15th to: BCV@beingastonished.com
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