LAST CALL! PGI Ticket Sales End August 25

The 2022 PGI season is here, and we are thrilled to be part of it! This year’s event, Farewell at the 19th Hole: Celebrating the final PGI for Literacy, will take place on Thursday, September 8th, fittingly on International Literacy Day.

Farewell at the 19^th Hole: Celebrating the Final PGI for Literacy is sure to be one for the books –performances by local country artist Lauren Mayell and Calgary’s poet Laureate Wakefield Brewster, Village Ice Cream, a chance to practice your golf putt for a prize, an exciting WestJet raffle and an amazing silent auction showcasing all that Calgary has to offer (Spolumbo’s Calgary Flames, D’Arcy Ranch Golf Club, Last Best Brewing, Bridgeland Distillery…plus MANY more!).

Since 1986, the Peter Gzowski Invitational has helped raise more than $15 million for literacy programs across Canada. However, after nearly four decades, 2022 will be the final PGI.

Given Peter’s and PGI’s incredible contributions to supporting literacy programs in Calgary, it is only fitting that we throw an amazing going away party – and we hope to see you there!

As the Alberta PGI partner, we remain committed to raising awareness about literacy and helping to support literacy programs throughout Calgary. 100% of the funds raised at this event stay local and support our work to make Calgary a vibrant city of lifelong learners. Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink will be matching all our funds raised up to 50% until August 31st, so make sure to get your tickets now!

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CanLearn Fall Program Schedule

Learning Starts at Home

Parents learn what they can do at home to help their children become strong readers, improve the quality of their home learning environment and family learning interactions in this 12 week program. See our fall registration below. 

Magic Carpet Ride

Parents more confidently engage with their child's learning in this 10 month, family group program. Parents learn, use and practice skills in a safe and welcoming environment to develop an awareness of their child’s learning and developmental needs. See our fall registration below. 

Calm Kids, Happy Families

Parents learn strategies, problem solve, discuss and seek advice on how to best support their child and care for their own mental health in this 6 week program. Our fall schedule is Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from September 20 - October 25. See our fall registration below. 

Reading Connections

Adult learners looking to improve their reading skills work one-on-one with a trained reading instructor at their own pace, without pressure. See our fall registration below. 

Basic Math for Adults

Adult learners looking to improve their basic math skills can work one-on-one or in small groups to remove negative beliefs around understanding math and build numeracy skills for everyday life. See our fall registration below.

Academic Strategies

Academic Strategy sessions can help build strategies for learning and studying by working closely with an academic strategist to develop a plan that might include strategies for studying, note-taking, test anxiety, planning and organization and more. Learn more below.

Community Access to Literacy Learning

Adult learners looking to improve their basic reading and writing skills can engage in reading and writing instruction, discussion, group work, and individual reading and writing activities to help build the skills used in every day life. See our fall registration below. 

Smoothing the Transition Back to School – Webinar

As summer winds down and kids get ready to go back to school, many parents wonder how they can help their children adjust to the new school year. School transitions are tough for all kids, but even more so for students with ADHD.

Back to school season is approaching fast! Explore apps that can help with literacy, organizational skills, problem solving, memory and more.

Make your donation go further!

All donations to CanLearn from March 1 to August 31, 2022, are eligible for up to 50% of matched funding through the Birdies for Kids program.

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