The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) is providing all Canadians with free access to a web-based music learning platform called Meludia to foster deeper engagement in music. Meludia offers 625 fun and interactive music learning exercises designed to develop music literacy. Until December 5, 2018, anyone with a Canadian IP address can log into meludia.com and enter the program free of charge. Learn more.

How can social innovators and would-be change makers ensure they are adhering to core principles and assess whether doing so is yielding desired results? Join the Tamarack Institute for an online interview with one of the world's greatest evaluation pioneers, Michael Quinn Patton, to learn more about his latest book - Principles-Focused Evaluation: The GUIDE - focused on the principles-focused evaluation (P-FE) approach and explore its relevance and application in a range of settings from poverty reduction, homelessness and reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

How long do volunteers usually stay with your program? Do you struggle with keeping them interested, involved and engaged? This webinar will help you think about new strategies and help you evolve your program to include new roles and responsibilities for volunteers, pathways for more involvement and leadership positions in your program, how recognition plays a role in retention, and the importance of including continuing education and professional development to keep your volunteers engaged.

Join EASC for a Christmas buffet with all the trimmings and live Christmas music. There will be a bake sale table, a silent auction table, a 50/50 draw and the EASC's Elder traditional arts group items will be on sale. Call 587-525-8969 for more information.

Learn about paleontology, Indigenous history and mountains in the comfort of your home. The University of Alberta provides three courses on a monthly basis to engage your curiosity and encourage life-long learning. The U of A offers Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), each 10 to 12 modules in length and free of charge. (When registering choose "No certificate" to pursue the course free of charge. You can also earn a certificate upon completion for a minor fee.)

Sign up to learn about the history of Canada from an indigenous perspective in Indigenous Canada, or learn about mountains, climate change, ecosystems and glaciers in Mountains 101, or learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the earth in Dino 101. Join the University of Alberta to start your online learning journey. Visit uab.ca/moocs for more information and registrations.

Different faculties oversee the MOOCs; however, for overall questions about the MOOC's contents, how registration works, and similar questions, contact Anastasia Lim in Community Relations at [email protected] or 780-248-1383.

Don't miss this Robbie Burns dinner with pipers, Scottish entertainment and the address to the haggis. Tickets go fast so get yours early. Call 780-433-5807 for more information.

Sage is strumming and humming! Join the fun with two class options:

1. Absolute Beginner: Never held a ukulele and wonder if you'd like it? Several soprano ukuleles are available for you to try, and the first class is free. Time: 3:15-4 p.m.
2. Multilevel: For those with a little or a lot of experience. There will be strumming and picking styles for everyone. Time: 2-3:30 p.m.

Call 780-423-5510 ext. 301 to register. No Sage membership is required.

Mill Woods Seniors Association is hosting a Talent Show on January 26, 2018. They are looking for all types of talent: musicians, dancers, magicians, comedians, martial artists, etc. Cash prizes will be awarded for winners. If you're interested, email [email protected] for a registration form or drop by their front desk at 2610 Hewes Way, 2nd Floor. The deadline to apply is January 12, 2018.

Gain more information about travel bucket list possibilities, meet likeminded people and share personal experiences on the road to travel departures. Previous meetups covered information about modes of travel, travel destinations and sample itineraries.

Games include cribbage, Yahtzee, Scrabble, UNO, checkers and more. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. All ages welcome. Sign up at the SEESA Front Desk. Call 780-468-1985 for more information.