The Alex

Queer Connections meets every Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the CHC (2840 2 St SE). Questions? Drop a comment below! We look forward to seeing you 💖

Dreaming of a queer space with great conversation, lots of laughs, AND some creative crafting? Come meet some new friends at the Queer Connections group! It’s open to adults 18 years and older, from LGTBQ2S+community members to allies – we don’t discriminate 😉

Tamara’s vision is a powerful one: combining our collective skills, compassion, and tenacity to create lasting change.  Welcome to the team, Tamara! Together, we’ll continue to strengthen our community and make a positive, lasting impact!

🎉 We are beyond excited to welcome Tamara Trull to The Alex Board! With a wealth of experience as a Chief Legal Officer in the energy industry, Tamara brings expertise in legal, regulatory, human resources, communications, government relations, and Indigenous affairs.

Today, we pause to remember the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have served and continue to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces. Their courage, commitment, and selflessness have shaped our nation and helped preserve the freedoms we cherish.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local artisans and support our community. For more details, contact Joanna at (403) 863-3953 or jtschudy@thealex.ca. Don’t miss out on the fun in Forest Lawn! #ShopLocal #ArtisanMarket #TheAlex #SupportLocalArtisans

🎁 Shop Local at the Artisan Market! 🎁 Looking for unique, locally made, and handcrafted gifts? Join us at the Alex Community Food Centre (4920 17 Ave SE) on Saturday, November 16th, from 11 AM to 2 PM!

◾ Beaded poppy made by Lindsay Huard, Mobile Resource Specialist at The Alex ◾ Put together by Tammy Abram, Program Manager, Indigenous Health at The Alex ◾ Sources: "Indigenous Veterans Day: How We Honour First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Soldiers." CTV News.

We honour the immense contributions of Indigenous men and women who fought for our freedom. Their sacrifices helped shape the country we all live, work, and play in today, Canada.

Indigenous peoples have been integral to Canada's history, with over 4,000 Indigenous individuals serving in the First World War from 1914 to 1918. Their skills as hunters made them exceptional marksmen and scouts, contributing significantly to the war effort.

Thank you, Alberta, for prioritizing health care that meets the diverse needs of all our communities.   #ABHealth #PrimaryCare #TheAlex #CommunityHealth #AlbertaGovernment

The Alex Community Health Centre is proud to be a recipient of this funding, which includes an allocation of $11.6 million which will enable us to expand our integrated, team-based care model & significantly enhance essential health supports for Calgary’s underserved populations.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the @YourAlberta and Minister @AdrianaLaGrange for the recently announced $42-million funding investment in primary health care across the province.

Join us on November 7th, 2024, for the 21st Annual Gear Up for Winter event at 📍 The Grandstand @ the Stampede Grounds from 1:30 to 5:30 PM! This event is for youth ages 12 to 24.

@skipthedepot Plus, use promo code HOPETOTES to donate 100% of the value of your bottles and clothing through SkipTheDepot until January 1, 2025! ♻️ Visit our website for more details: thealex.ca/holiday-hope-t… #HolidayHopeTote #TheAlex #SkipTheDepot #Calgary #CommunitySupport

@skipthedepot From October 28 to November 30, you can schedule your recycling pickups through the SkipTheDepot app. Just package your new, unused supplies, label them “THE ALEX,” and leave them out for collection. 📦

We are excited to announce the return of our annual Holiday Hope Tote campaign, now in partnership with @SkipTheDepot! This initiative aims to support Calgary’s most vulnerable individuals and families during the holiday season.

Each week will involve a different activity such as story sharing, art classes and classic movie nights. This class is drop-in and does not require registration. Refreshments will be provided. ✉️ Email kperkin@thealex.ca for more information.

☕ If you are aged 50+ and are looking for more social connection with like-minded individuals, we invite you to our Conversation Café program, every Tuesday from 12PM – 2PM at The Alex Community Health Centre.

Isolation and loneliness continues to be one of the most common issues facing aging adults today. While our world gets more digital, the need for real social connection still remains important to our wellbeing.