Activities
FLC Seniors Outdoor Club
Sept. 10 - Outdoor Club Member Appreciation
Registration is Ongoing - Scroll to the Bottom - Green Button
50/50 draw - bring your loonies, toonies and cash. You may be the winner!
Our activities are for FLC Seniors Outdoor Club members only.
No Pets, No Guests
Scroll down for details on Walking & Upcoming Events.
Bridgeland August 26, 2026
Bebo Grove at Fish Creek Park August 19, 2026
Welcome to the FLC Seniors Outdoor Club. Our club walks throughout the year; bird watching and snowshoeing are seasonal. We also have some special events.
- All events and activities are for Outdoor Club members only. See Membership Information for how to join at bottom of page (scroll down).
- We ask that everyone wear their name tag and carry their Emergency Contact Information Card on all outings (this card is provided at the first activity attended) .
- NO PETS, NO GUESTS are allowed at our activities.
- Information on activities - meeting locations and times are available on this web page.
- Information about Special Events may be sent through email messages.
We have 2 walking groups: Leisure Walkers (2 levels) and Intermediate Walkers. Join the group which best meets your needs. Both groups are welcoming and social. No Sign Up needed. Walks start at 10:00 AM.
Weather Guidelines: We will walk at temperatures up to -15C with no wind, or -10C with a slight wind. Please check the weather forecast for 10:00 AM. It will be our source for weather. Check this web page for changes or cancellations 2 hours before an outing.
Come prepared for walking - whatever you need to be comfortable, water, hat, good shoes.
Leisure Walkers: LEVEL 1 will be 1½ hours long and approximately 5 to 6 km. LEVEL 2 will be 1 hour long and approximately 4 to 5 km, with variable terrain.
Date: September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM start (please arrive before 9:55 AM)
Location: Glenmore Challenge - South Glenmore Park Eastbound
Meeting Place: South Glenmore Park parking lot (east entrance)
Directions: Go west on 90th Avenue S.W. to 24th Street S.W. Turn right into the park at 24th Street S.W. or if coming from the south, go north on 24th Street S.W. which goes right into the park. Once inside the park, take the first left (there is a sign guiding you) which you take into the main parking lot. If you miss that turn, you will end up at the Sailing Club. We meet on the grass area at the north end of the parking lot by the picnic tables.
Walk Description: We will walk eastbound on paved pathway toward Glenmore Landing, the Big H, Heritage Park for as far as you would each like to go.
Coffee: Glenmore Landing McDonald’s, Good Earth Café and Starbucks, or Heritage Park Railway Café, or A&W on 24th Street S.W. and Southland Drive S.W. in the Oakridge/Co-Op shopping Centre. Access to the A&W is on 24th Street or around the corner on Southland Drive S.W. or anywhere else you would like to go.
Leader: There are no leaders, everyone walks at their own pace for as long or short a time they wish. Just enjoy the day!
Contact/Coordinator: Robyn 403-271-0775
Intermediate Walkers: Walks are 7 - 9 km long, 1.5 - 2 hours long, with variable terrain.
Date: September 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
Location: Glenmore Challenge
Meeting Place: South Glenmore Park parking lot (east entrance)
Directions: Go west on 90 Ave. SW. Turn right at 24 St. SW. Alternatively, going north on 24 St. SW, will take you directly into the park. Once in the park, take the first left, and park in the lot near the playground..
Route Details: Challenge yourself to walk around the Glenmore Reservoir or do an out and back for whatever distance you prefer. Distance around the reservoir is 14 km and takes 3.5 - 4 hours to walk. No support is provided (e.g. water/snacks at half way point). If you plan to do the distance - be prepared with snacks/lunch, water, good shoes and a smile. About 14 km, 3.5 - 4 hours.
Coffee: Bring your own lunch. We stop for a break at North Glenmore Park.
Leader: Jane 587-284-3267
Coordinator: Jane 403-287-1593
Alternate Walks
BIRDING - WILL START ON september 10TH.
Date and Time: Finished for the season
Contact & Coordinator: Ed Rocker 403-815-2723 [email protected]
Snowshoeing focuses on winter enjoyment. Participants are expected to arrive early to put equipment on and adjust it, and be ready to start at 10:00 AM (unless another time is posted). For anyone new to snowshoeing, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with your equipment at home or nearby green belt before attending an outing.
What to Wear Snowshoeing: https://youtube.com/watch?v=p-7UMYNP6s0&si=RT35wWG97bDxPss1
How to Put on Snowshoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsLZYX5bqws
Simple Rules To Snowshoeing: https://youtube.com/watch?v=u6jEcMWfcpo&si=Sqh4O-yxt6wTSjsX
Contact & Coordinator: Ed Rocker 403-815-2723 [email protected]
Please remember your Name Tag, poles, gaiters (intermediate).
Snowshoe rentals in Calgary:
Bow Habitat Station, 1440-17a St SE, 403-297-6561 January to March
Outlaw Sports, 903 Heritage Drive SW, 403-253-2975
AQ Outdoors, 5063-11 St SE, 403-288-9283
Sports Rent, 4424-16 Ave NW, 403-292-0077
Contact: Phyllis Thornton
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Membership Information:
2026 - 2027 memberships are available online only starting September 1, 2026 for renewals and new members. Payment to be made by credit card.
FLC Seniors membership is $15.00; the Outdoor Club membership is $5.00. This is done through the FLC website - Membership. Go to Membership Info, Renew or Sign Up Online. Select Activities - Sign Up. Select Outdoor Club from List.
For more information:
Contact: Diane Philie 403-999-5225
Contact by filling out this e-mail form. ([email protected])
Upcoming Events
Member Appreciation - September 10, 2026
High River Bus trip - July 4, 2024