A! Music with Emma
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 1625 Badham Blvd, 1625 Badham Blvd, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Rebekah Lindenbach is continuing to host her Music with Emma Event! Do you enjoy listening to music, singing, playing instruments, improvisation, and more!?! Then look no further! Emma Cameron will be leading us in the event at Prairie Spruce Commons!
The Details:
What: A! Music with Emma
Date: Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Location: 1625 Badham Blvd.

**Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 9 Core Members who can attend**

Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at 1625 Badham Blvd. and please arrive no earlier than 12:45pm. Pick up at 1625 Badham Blvd. and please no later than 2:45pm. When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa.

Please RSVP to Melissa by November 14th!

We will be welcoming volunteers for this event so come join in on the fun!!!
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel!
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! Holiday Market
2025-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Hotel Sask, 2125 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S3, Canada
We are excited to be attending the 2nd Annual Tyndalstone Holiday Market at Hotel Sask! It will be a great opportunity to pick up some amazing gifts from an incredible selection of local businesses and cross off a few of those on your Christmas lists!! You are more than welcome to dress up, wear something sparkly, your favourite Christmas sweater and get some fancy photos in front of the beautiful Christmas decor at Hotel Sask! There will also be a Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, Christmas carolers, and some delicious treats!
***Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 6 Core Members who can attend**
When you RSVP please provide the following information:

Emergency contact phone number for the evening of Friday, November 28th
Phone numbers of staff who are on this evening(we understand that sometimes there are staffing changes so if there is a change for another contact person for that evening please provide us with the phone number as soon as you can!).
Please provide transportation details by November 26th

The Details:
What: Astonished! Holiday Market @ Hotel Sask.
Date: Friday, November 28th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Hotel Saskatchewan (please get dropped off at the Scarth St. entrance – on Google Maps it shows it as 2125b Victoria Ave.)

**Please RSVP by November 21st, 2025, but be sure to RSVP ASAP as spots will fill up fast!
Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at Hotel Sask. (Scarth St. entrance) and please arrive no earlier than 5:45pm. Pick up at Hotel Sask. (Scarth St. entrance) and please no later than 8:20pm. When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa.
*****We will be welcoming volunteers to the Social Club Event so if you would like to join in on the fun please let me know if you would like to attend 🙂 ****

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel!

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! Holiday Feast
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Harmany United Church, 177 Sunset Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 6Y7, Canada
You’re warmly invited to join us for a joyful Holiday Feast — a wonderful opportunity to gather together, share good food, and reconnect with friends old and new. This special event is all about community and celebration, and we’d love for you to be a part of it! We warmly encourage you to bring your family and loved ones to join in the festivities — they are more than welcome to share in this joyful celebration with us.
Instead of a ticket price, we kindly ask for a cash donation to help support the event! Come hungry, come happy, and let’s make this holiday season one to remember!!!
Here are the details:
What: Annual Astonished! Holiday Feast
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (Dinner will be served at 5:30pm)
Location: Harmony United Church – formerly called Sunset United Church (177 Sunset Dr.)

**When you RSVP (**RSVP by November 30th:**) please let Mel know how many people will be attending with you!
Warmest regards,
-Melissa

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!
2026-01-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Mamaweyatitan Centre, 3356 6th Avenue, 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, January 22nd, 2026
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Mamaweyatitan Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by January 15th, 2026
Please send in your Paratransit bus times by January 20th!
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!
Paratransit: When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa. Please make sure you are there no earlier than 6:45 pm for drop off, and pick up is scheduled for no later than 9:15 pm.

*****We will be welcoming volunteers to the dance night so if you would like to join in on the fun please let me know if you would like to attend 🙂 ****

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel
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! Comedy Night
2026-02-13 20:00 - 22:00 | The Exchange, 2431 8th Ave., Regina, SK, S4R 5J7, Canada
We had so much FUN at the Comedy Night last year that we thought it would be a good idea to go again!!!! We will be heading to The Exchange for an evening of laughter at their ‘Pass the Hat’ comedy night! Please make sure to bring your Photo I.D as they will be asking for it at the door! If you plan on purchasing a beverage or anything please make sure you bring some money for that!!
***Please note that for this event, we have a maximum of 7 Core Members who can attend**
When you RSVP please provide the following information:

Emergency contact phone number for the evening of Friday, February 13th
Phone numbers of staff who are on this evening (we understand that sometimes there are staffing changes, so if there is a change for another contact person for that evening, please provide us with the phone number as soon as you can!)
Please provide transportation details by February 12th

The Details:
What: Astonished! Comedy Night @ The Exchange
Date: Friday, February 13th, 2026
Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm (The Comedy Night begins just after 8 pm and doors only open at 7:30 pm)
Location: The Exchange (2431-8th Ave.)

**Please RSVP by Feb. 6th, 2026 to melissa.turbuck@beingastonished.com
Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at The Exchange (2431-8th Ave.) and please arrive no earlier than 7:25 pm. Pick up at The Exchange (2431-8th Ave.) and please no later than 10:20 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 Mel know if you want to join in on the fun!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel!
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! Movie Matinee
2026-03-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Kramer IMAX, 2903 Powerhouse Dr, Regina
We are very excited to be checking out a new release movie at the Kramer IMAX Theatre!! The movie we will be watching that afternoon is called ‘Hoppers’.
Here is a summary of the movie: In Disney and Pixar’s “Hoppers,” animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo.
Movie Trailer if you’d like to see if it interests you!: Hoppers | Official Trailer – YouTube
*Please note that for this event we have a maximum of 8 Core Members who can attend
**If you would like popcorn or drinks please make sure to bring your wallet 🙂 **
When you RSVP please provide the following information:

Emergency contact phone number for the afternoon of Saturday, March 7th
Phone numbers of staff who are on this afternoon (we understand that sometimes there are staffing changes so if there is a change for another contact person for that afternoon please provide us with the phone number as soon as you can!)
Please provide transportation details by March 5th

The Details:
What: Astonished! Movie Matinee
Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Time: 2:15pm – 4:15pm (The movie begins at 2:15pm so please try to arrive before it starts! And the movie time is 1hr. 45min so have your pickups for 4:15pm and later)
Location: Kramer IMAX Theatre (2903 Powerhouse Dr.)

**Please RSVP by February 25th, 2025 to melissa.turbuck@beingastonished.com
Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at 2903 Powerhouse Dr. and please arrive no earlier than 1:40pm. Pick up at 2903 Powerhouse Dr. and please no later than 4:40pm. When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel!
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! Spring Gala
2026-03-28 18:30 - 22:00 | DoubleTree, 1975 Broad St,, Regina, SK, S4P 1Y2, Canada
Astonished Inc. presents ‘An Evening of Astonishment’, our 14th annual Spring Gala, with live music, a silent auction and raffle, yummy appetizers, and a fabulous community. Join us at 6:30 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 1975 Broad Street, Regina.

Cocktails & Fundraising 6:30 p.m.
Welcome 7:00 p.m.
Appetizer Service 7:30 p.m.
Entertainment 7:30 p.m
Closing Remarks 10:00 p.m.
Cash Bar
Get Your Tickets Today!
Check out the Gala page for more details!

A! Cookie Decorating Evening!
2026-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Education Building, U of R, Room 114, 3919 University Drive South, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
We are very excited to be having an Easter Cookie Decorating evening! We know it will be a few weeks past Easter but thought it would be FUN to get into the SPRING spirit since it has felt like winter has been SO long! We will have poutines this evening as well, so come on out and enjoy an evening amongst friends!!

When you RSVP please provide the following information:

Emergency contact phone number for the evening of Friday, April 17th
Phone numbers of staff who are on this evening (we understand that sometimes there are staffing changes so if there is a change for another contact person for that afternoon please provide us with the phone number as soon as you can!)
Please provide transportation details by April 15th!!

The Details:
What: Astonished! Cookie Decorating Evening
Date: Friday, Aril 17th, 2026
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Education Building Room 114 @ the University of Regina

**Please RSVP by April 8th, 2025 to melissa.turbuck@beingastonished.com

Paratransit: If taking Paratransit please have drop off at Education Building (3919 University Drive South) and please arrive no earlier than 6:40pm. Pick up at Education Building (3919 University Drive South) and please no later than 9:25pm. 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 want to join in on the fun!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel

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!
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Mamaweyatitan Centre, 3356 6th Avenue, 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 23rd, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mamaweyatitan Centre (3355-6th Ave.)
Please RSVP to Melissa Turbuck by April 17th, 2026
Please send in your Paratransit bus times by April 22nd!
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!

Paratransit: When you receive your bus times, please send them to Melissa. Please make sure you are there no earlier than 6:45pm for drop off, and pick up is scheduled for no later than 9:15pm.

*****We will be welcoming volunteers to the dance night so if you would like to join in on the fun please let me know if you would like to attend 🙂 ****

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mel!
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! Summer Literacy Program (2026) Expression of Interest
2026-05-12 | Saskatchewan
Background Information
Astonished! Inc is a registered non-profit charity based in Regina, Saskatchewan. We work in an inclusive community to address barriers facing young adults with complex physical disAbilities (Core Members) by creating opportunities for teaching and learning; social, recreational and cultural engagement; and for employment and housing. One of our four program areas is the Astonished! Summer Literacy Program.

Program Overview
A summer program designed to explore and respond to the literacy strengths, dreams, and needs of Astonished! Core Members. Program content is shaped by the strengths, dreams, and needs of each participant. To begin, Astonished! staff work with each participant, and those close to them, to identify their ‘Literacy Strengths, Dreams, and Needs’. Example dreams might include: developing literacy skills (reading, numeracy, technology, etc.), increasing literacy skills, or simply having more time to read and/or use various forms of technology. Based on the strengths, dreams, and needs expressed, program participants will be offered individualized opportunities and/or group opportunities.
Some of the noteworthy successes of previous summers include: working with the ALL Curriculum (Accessible Literacy Learning) to develop and refine pre-literacy skills; participating in a book club; enhancing financial/numerical literacy skills; engaging in creative writing exercises; learning about health literacy (nutrition) and exploring a variety of technological literacy such as websites, social media and various ‘apps’. Optional evening sessions included cultural literacy lessons, visiting local establishments, and game nights.
The program will be comprised of 16 sessions with each session running from 1:00-4:00 at the University of Regina. Program participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the University as well as their own personal care (washroom needs and medical).

Afternoon Sessions:
July 2,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,& 30
August 5,6,12,13,19,20,
Wrap up BBQ August 20th 6:00pm – 8:00 pm at Candy Cane Park

If you are not a current Core Member, please visit https://www.beingastonished.com/become-a-member/ to sign up for your free membership!

For more information, please see the document below
‘Expression of Interest Form’ included below

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