Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi,

just wondered if there was a Calgary meet up planned for the future. If not is anybody interested in one?

The reason I ask is that we, ( me,hubby, 3 yr old,and babe to be born) will be in Calgary for about 3 months from mid November....hoorahhhhh

Apart from looking forward to our new Canadian arrival, we would love to meet some of you.

Flying out on 9th Nov, baby due mid dec and fly back to UK ( only cause we have to) on 26th Jan08.

Top Cat :):D

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

We would love to!! We have a four year old and a one year old...so sounds as though we are about a year ahead of you....lol

We've been in Calgary since July, so still finding away around...and it would be great to put a few faces to names!!

So....who else is up for it??

Nicky

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

we're new in calgary too (been here since August)
Got a 2yr old and a 6mnth old.
Give us a shout if you get anything planned

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

I'll join you . :)

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hello!
We would be up for a meet up too!
Flossie & Jim

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Can we find a pub with a play area and a creche?? :rofl:

We'd be up for that too - I'll put my 9 year old in charge of Children's Entertainment!

Seriously - some pre-Xmas socialising would be lovely if we can throw some dates into a pot .....

I've just had an idea - depending on how 'due' you are in mid-December, perhaps we could book a room at the hospital and we could have a 'quiet' little get together to wet the baby's head? They wouldn't mind, I'm sure. Twenty people you've never met before, and their various offspring, wandering the corridors looking for the knackered, excited new mum ... looking and feeling your best, of course.... just a thought ?!

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Thanks for replies, keep them coming...

Wow Ann, what a fab idea!!!! OMG what a thought!! I am so looking forward to a good few glasses of wine...

I have no idea where to meet up, somewhere with a childs area etc would be great....

Top Cat :):D

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Sorry to burst your bubble, but Canadian pubs don't admit children, and they don't have children's areas. It is one of the eternal complaints, like the lack of good cheese, lack of good haircuts, two weeks' annual leave, yadda, yadda, yadda.

It may not sound romantic to some of you but, if kids are going to be involved, how about a family diner, like White Spot or Smitty's? If people want to find out what Cochrane is all about, how about the Smitty's in Cochrane? It's the best Smitty's I've ever been into. I know it's not central to Calgary, but it does kill two birds with one stone (it admits kids and it enables you to check out Cochrane at the same time).

You don't mind an alcohol-free get together, do you? After all, so many of you cite the drunks in the UK as one of your motivations for moving to Canada. :p

Anyway, regardless of what type of a get together it is, I'm up for it (if it's during the evening or on a weekend).

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi Judy,

So glad you are about to sort us out,:):D sounds good. Yes if a weekend or evening suits you that is good for us.It would be lovely to meet you.... will check out how viable it is for us to come to Cochrane.

Top Cat and Co.:):)

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Just for clarification, Top Cat, I live in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, so please don't feel obliged to hold the get together in Cochrane on my account. (Cochrane is a satellite town to the northwest of Calgary.) However, with that said, I will drive to Cochrane if others have a burning desire to hold the event there.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Judy, I know that you are the undisputed 'font of knowledge' for all things Calgary, but if a bar or pub has a restaurant licence, then it can admit kids.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Since you've weighed into the discussion, oh wise one, how about suggesting a place?

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

How about Brewsters in the SE ?

It has a kiddie area and an "adult bar". Like a Wacky Warehouse in the UK but without the Wacky Warehouse

http://www.brewsters.ca/locations.html

I have only been to the Bonavista location so can't comment upon the others

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Judy, I wasn't trying to 'shoot you down' at all, just wanted to clarify that it wasn't simply a case of saying it had to be non-licensed. Certainly no offence was meant.:o

I've taken my kids into the Spaghetti Factory at Eau Claire, where they got colouring pencils, and we had a okay meal. Decent family style restaurant, though gets horrifically busy at the weekends.

And quite a bit more upscale is Buchanan's pub/restaurant on 3rd Ave SW - the kids got given crayons and felt tip pens to draw on the tablecloths. That made their day, I can tell you! They also have a private room, and quite possibly the best wine list and whisky bar in Calgary.

Here's a list that people might want to read... hope it helps.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Thanks for the suggestions, Jingsamichty. Both Spaghetti Factory and Buchanan's would be convenient for people who wanted a central meeting place.

Thanks also for the attachment listing child-friendly restaurants in Calgary. It's a useful list.

Almost Canadian's suggestion of Brewster's is good too. I imagine people with children would appreciate the kiddie area.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Has anyone ever been to Chuck E Cheese in NE Calgary near Sunridge Mall at all - I recall it has been mentioned on here before as a good place for kids, although I don't quite know what the adult offer is like there and how the set up works (it bills itself as some sort of kids entertainment centre)

We are flexible on location as we are without kids, although a weekend or evening (esp. Fridays) would be preferable for us.
Flossie

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

It's a suitable place for kids' birthday parties and the like. The food is ....... how do you Britons put it? ....... dire.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

:D Thanks for the "warning" Judy!!!

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

HAve you moved to Clagary semi- permanently or is it just for a few months. I had thought you were moving to Edmonton?

Gryphea

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi guys

Just to say we may be able to meet up!!!! Depending on the date- but don't fix anything around us as we may not be there.

Gryphea

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Something central might be best for everyone, then we wouldn't be favouring any quadrant, especially as people are from all over the city.

It could always be a saturday lunch time, if it suits people more.
Just a suggestion......:blink:

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Can a Bridge girl come along too ?????

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Would you give another Bridge girl a lift too??:D Yeah I know Im a cheeky cow.

Id luv to make it too, so maybe we could fill a car and share the gas and the drive.Mrs Miggins ((nudge nudge)).

x Hope to make it Mrs Minihaha

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Was that nudge for me or Mrs M ?? I am game for it I'll drive mini and you can Navigate :thumbsup:

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

The post was for you Mrs Bunch. Was Nudging Mrs M see if she was lurking anywhere, wonder if shed fancy it too.

Il defo navigate just dont worry if we get there via Timbuctoo il get us there eventually.Sounds like a girls night away then, and if hubbys working it then hes not anymore.;)

X mrs minihaha

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

:thumbsup:

So, can anyone suggest some good central places for a meet up that caters for people with and without kids???

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

I vote for Buchanan's or Spaghetti Factory, both of which Jingsamichty suggested and both of which are central.

The Brewster's on 11th Avenue SW is centrally located, but it won't do for our group. My husband, son and I had lunch there today. Unlike its counterparts in the suburbs, it does not admit minors.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Yes, just in Calgary 'for a few months' then still planning to head to Edmonton. Things are very fluid at the moment, so I could probably end up being based at either. I'd be happy enough with either, they're both nice places - just thankful that nobody is suggesting Fort MacMurray any more!!

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hum yes- the dreaded fort mcmurray!!!

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi all,

I expect everyone will be busy nearer to christmas... well I sure will as baby is due 16th Dec.

Would anyone object to a saturday afternoon near to end of November??? Central would be good for us, would be lost north of city and dont want to be too far away from Rockyview hosp...( just in case ).

Was thinking Nov 24th or Dec 1st??? Any thoughts....over to you all


Top Cat and co ;):)

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Afternoon of Nov 24th or Dec 1st is fine for me.

Nov 24th may suit some people better. By Dec 1st annual office Christmas parties are starting to take place, and some people might have to leave our gathering fairly promptly to get ready for their evening function.

Suggested venue:

The Old Spaghetti Factory
222 - 3rd Street SW
Tel. (403) 263-7223

I've been to Old Spaghetti Factory, and I refreshed my memory by looking up its website. I compared it with the website of Buchanan's. I felt that Old Spaghetti Factory was more affordable, and so might suit a broader spectrum of people. Buchanan's prices seemed higher to start with, and on top of that we would have to pay a surcharge if there were eight or more of us.

Postscript. Buchanan's website also stated that they do not split bills for groups. I don't know yet whether we each want to pay our own way or whether we want to pool our money and pay together. But, if we went to Buchanan's we wouldn't be given the option of deciding for ourselves.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

It looks like we are flying in on friday 30th so may be able to make the dec 1st but not the previous one.

Please don't choose dates on our account though as we are not yet decided

Gryphea

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Just a thought but, if anyone lives in a lake community how about pricing up how much it is to hire the center, or one of there rooms for an afternoon or evening. Then we could maybe just all bring a dish or two.

Obviously pay a ticket price or something to cover the hire cost. Just a thought but it may work depending on the price.


Oh I cant find a community website with a price for hire on, was thinking of Chapparel where I have been before for a do.

Mrs minihaha:)

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

we're on chaparral, if people were interested we could try and sort something out

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi Roos. Just checked out the fees page for your center but I couldnt see a price for Eve hire. Seems to be $80 per day wich I didnt think was too bad for 8 hrs, not that we need all that. Would you mind trying to find out what the Eve price would be to see if it would work or not.

X Mrs minihaha

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi,

We have been here in Calgary for a year and previously lived in the States for 7 years. It will be nice to meet up with some people from England......and would love to invite myself and my wife Sandip too the next gathering.

Ranjeet

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi, Ranjeet, and welcome to the forum.

The person who started this thread, Top Cat, was going to be flying to Calgary today.

No doubt when the Top Cat family has landed and recovered a little from jet lag, we'll get an update.

I'm still interested to know if the get together is going to be the last weekend in November or the first weekend in December.

Anyway, look forward to meeting you then.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Hi all,

Ive arrived in wonderful Calgary.... Had fantastic flight on friday with Zoom airlines. They were excellent, were expecting a heavily pregnant passenger and made sure I was ok and moved my seat to make me more comfortable....

My hubby and daughter flying out next friday so I making most of the rest!

Yes looking through the posts think the end of November date seems ok. Think one person cant make it that day.....

Any more thoughts or preferences?

Off to a Christmas market in 'Millerville ' today...

Take care all

Top Cat :):D:)

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

Good to hear you've landed, Top Cat. Glad too that you had a pleasant flight. :)

I still think Old Spaghetti Factory is the place that ticks the most boxes for our group.

Either date is fine with me.

Re: Calgary Meet Up !!!!
 

I will follow this thread as I would love to meet with y'all - please do not go to Chuck E Cheeses. Now my kids are older I have no reason to ever set foot in there again!!!! Nov 24th won't work for me - hubby home from the US for that weekend - not seen him for a few months so got some catching up to do of my own:o hey Ranjeet - we have a lot in common - We have been in Canada roughly 1 year too, moved from the US having spent the past 6 years there - I have no complaints about anything in Canada - I have lived places like Atalnta and Memphis - I rest my case - although last port of call was New Jersey and I loved those crazy angry Yanks there!! :)