Sangha Engagement
The Calgary Buddhist Temple Sangha Engagement is actively involved in hosting workshops, presentations, and events to promote social interaction, learning, and sharing. “Sangha Engagement” is pleased to provide a variety of in-person activities with the intention to keep people engaged and build a sense of “community” or Sangha.
COMING UP:
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MOVIE MATINEE |
Saturday, Sep 26 @ 2:00pm |
Let’s watch a movie together! RENTAL FAMILY is a PG-13 Drama/Comedy set in Tokyo, Japan. Admission is by donation |
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OCEAN RESIN WALL ART |
Saturday, Oct 10 @ 2:00pm
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Cost is $40/person which will include all materials and step-by-step guidance. Participants will learn how to create their own ocean-inspired resin wall art, including how to mix and pour resin, create wave effects, blend colours, and finish a beautiful handmade piece to take home. |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Oct 11 from 11:30am-1:00pm |
Community Outreach – LUNCH SERVICE. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate. We leave after service from the Temple around 11:15am and walk over to the Drop-In Centre together or you can meet us there at 11:30am. We ask people to register in advance to ensure we have the requested number of volunteers. |
| TOGETHER WE GIVE – VETERANS FOODBANK |
Collecting until Sunday, Nov 15 |
Sangha Engagement is proud to be supporting the Canadian Veterans Services Society. With Remembrance Day being Nov 11, the Temple will be collecting food items until the 15th and delivering everything to the Veterans Foodbank in Calgary. |
| CALGARY (DROP-IN) DONATION CENTRE |
Sunday, Oct 18 from 1-4:00pm |
Community Outreach – DONATION CENTRE. This volunteer opportunity supports various day-to-day activities as needed. Donation Centre is located at 3640 11a Street NE Calgary |
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2026 TOY DRIVE AND WARM HEARTS
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Collecting until Sunday, Dec 6 |
The toys will be gratefully accepted by “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and the warm clothing we will take to the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Let’s continue to be amazing and help others less fortunate. |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Nov 8 from 11:30am-1:00pm |
Community Outreach – LUNCH SERVICE. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate. We leave after service from the Temple around 11:15am and walk over to the Drop-In Centre together or you can meet us there at 11:30am. We ask people to register in advance to ensure we have the requested number of volunteers. |
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MINI GRINCH TREE WORKSHOP |
Sunday, Nov 29 |
Bring a touch of Whoville magic to your holidays! Join the temple sangha for this fun workshop as we transform ordinary greenery into a delightful holiday centerpiece with a touch of the Grinch’s signature charm. This workshop is being subsidized by the Temple so the cost is only $50 per person. |
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CALGARY DROP-IN CENTRE |
Sunday, Dec 13 from 11:30am-1:00pm |
Community Outreach – LUNCH SERVICE. Volunteers must be 18+ to participate. We leave after service from the Temple around 11:15am and walk over to the Drop-In Centre together or you can meet us there at 11:30am. We ask people to register in advance to ensure we have the requested number of volunteers. |
*If you are interested in sharing your background, knowledge or skill with the Temple Sangha, please email CalgaryTempleSangha@gmail.com. Topics vary and the group interests are diverse so please consider volunteering!
