News & Updates

Mix and Mingle

We are resuming our social events with the next Mix and Mingle happening on Saturday, March 14, 2026.  As indicated in our previous newsletters, we are trying to host an event in the 4 quadrants of the city so everyone has the opportunity to attend one; at least that was my hopes when we started hosting these events a few years ago. Of course, it is also depends on the libraries meeting rooms availability - and this can be challenging! These can only be booked one month in advance and they are in very high demand because the City of Calgary is offering them - free of charge -  to any groups, charities, associations who can access a room for a meeting as short as half hour to a block of many hours.  

Mark your calendar:

Bowness Library at 6532 Bowness Road NW

March 14th, 2026

From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Light refreshments will be offered

These low key gatherings are meant for you, your family, friends and volunteers. It is a place where everyone can come together in a very casual setting supporting each other sharing their stories away from doctors and hospitals' visits. Our community is certainly growing with each Mix and Mingle; we are looking forward to seeing you.

Please rsvp on the link provided below.

Deadline to register is Friday March 13th at noon.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ABA622AAFDC25-62653631-mixand

Tina Butz

Director of Events

Director of Happiness

Dr. Nizar Bahlis & Dr. Paola Neri - Sharing Their Findings from the 2025 ASH Conference

When: Thursday March 5th, 2026 at 7:00pm MST

Where: Zoom

Join Dr. Bahlis and Dr. Neri as they share their findings from the 2025 ASH Conference. There will be time for Q & A at the end of the presentation.

Register by clicking the link below; you will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the meeting.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PwcDiAp5RlqCs75pDMM6cg

SESSION IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS, so register TODAY!

JINGLE & MINGLE BRUNCH - Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Less than 3 weeks until our Holiday Brunch. Bring your friends and family or any guests you want to have a nice brunch with, all are welcomed and the more the merrier!

We will be returning to Hotel Blackfoot, our favorite venue, for the brunch. We would be delighted to see our returning friends and, of course, we are looking forward to welcoming new ones. The Mix and Mingle events are meant for you, your family and friends. It is a place where we come together in a very casual way to support each other, to share experiences and more simply to enjoy each other's company. We can learn so much from each other. Our community, "our family" has certainly grown with each event, over the last couple of years! We couldn't be happier!

Please follow the SignUp Genius link to register and pay which you can now do directly at time of registration. We are so happy with this new feature.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ABA622AAFDC25-59888864-jingle

Our annual SAMPS Conference will be held on October 18th, 2025.

Mix and Mingle

Our next social event:
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
12:00 am to 2:00 pm, 
Hotel Blackfoot 5940 Blackfoot Trail SE, Calgary

We are so excited to Kick Off the SAMPS 2025 Challenge Campaign with a low key gathering Mix & Mingle at Hotel Blackfoot.

As usual, this event is meant for you, your family, your friends and volunteers;  all coming together to support each other! We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.

Please sign up with this link or click the poster to be directed to SIGNUP GENIUS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ABA622AAFDC25-57322806-mixmingle

Deadline to RSVP - Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

A reminder will be sent to you ahead of the event.

SAMPS Events Director
Tina Butz

Mix and Mingle

Our next social event:
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 
Judith Umbach Library, Center Street N. 

Come and join us! To register, please click the link below or click on the poster, to be directed to Signup Genius for registration. If you have any issues registering, please email events@samps.ca

This low key gathering is meant for you, your family, your friends and volunteers. 
We simply come together to support each of other. 

A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE SERVED  

Please sign up with this link on SIGNUP GENIUS

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ABA622AAFDC25-56830615-mixmingle

Deadline to RSVP - THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025.

A reminder will be sent to you ahead of the event.

SAMPS Events Director
Tina Butz