Building Closed on Rosh HaShanah
2025-09-23, 2025-09-24 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be closed on Rosh HaShanah.

Blacklight Buti & Sound Healing
2025-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Ignite your energy and rejuvenate your spirit with a dynamic evening of Buti and a healing sound bath. Buti Yoga blends primal movement, cardio dance and yoga to awaken your body, build your confidence, and light up your soul! We turn up the vibe with glow-in-the dark non-toxic body paint (provided), a soothing sound healing session and completely optional gentle acupuncture (performed by a Doctor of Acupuncture).
Fun, freeing, and fierce – this is a night you’ll remember!
Member: $25
Public: $65
Code: 11580
Register online or

Truth and Reconciliation Day
2025-09-29 06:00 - 20:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join Pearl for a meaningful drum circle, where she will share the teachings behind the practice.
The program will also feature a hands-on workshop to create Orange Shirt Awareness pins in honour of Truth and Reconciliation.
Register for free online, in person at the Customer Service Desk or by phone at 403-253-8600 x0 by Monday, September 22.
Pearl White Quills is a Blackfoot Woman from the Siksikaitsitapi ~ Blackfoot Confederacy. She is an old-style jingle dress pow wow dancer, traditional hand drum singer, professional beadwork artist, seamstress, and facilitator.

Gentlemen's Coffee Club
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Drop-in to Karen’s Café for complimentary coffee and banana bread, and catch up with old friends and new ones.
For ages 55+
Free for members and public

Erev Yom Kippur - Building Hours
2025-10-01 05:30 - 16:00 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be opened from 5:30am-4:00pm on Erev Yom Kippur.

Ladies Coffee Club
2025-10-01 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada

Building Closed on Yom Kippur
2025-10-02 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be closed on October 2 for Yom Kippur.

Marking October 7th: A Community Commemoration for Reflection & Resilience
2025-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Beth Tzedec Congregation, 1325 Glenmore Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Join us for a powerful and meaningful gathering to honour the lives lost and forever changed by the tragic events of October 7.
The evening will also include the screening of The New Jew: Days of War.
This free event is presented in partnership with Calgary Jewish Federation, Beth Tzedec Calgary Jewish Film Festival and the Paperny Family JCC.
Online registration is required.

Open Sukkah
2025-10-06 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-12 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Our beautiful sukkah is open for the community to enjoy by sharing a meal or simply spending time in the festive space.
For more information and to book the sukkah for free, email Yanina Rabinovich.

Sukkot Luncheon
2025-10-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us as we celebrate the harvest festival of Sukkot with a delicious seasonal meal and live music by pianist Joel Spire.
As part of the celebration, we will be honouring Nessie Hollander and proudly naming the kitchen “Nessie’s Kitchen.”
Cost: $12/Member | $15/Public
Code: 11476
Register online, at the Customer Service Desk or call 403-253-8600, ext.0.
Questions? Email Jackie Herman or call 403-537-8599.

Welcome Shabbat - October 2025
2025-10-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC invites you to celebrate Shabbat with songs, candle lighting, Kiddush, and hamotzi.

Bouncy Castle Day October 2025
2025-10-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Bring the family for a great time in our giant bouncy castle!
Free for members | Drop-in fee for public.

Building Hours - Thanksgiving
2025-10-13 08:00 - 16:00 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be opened from 8:00am-4:00pm on Thanksgiving.

Friend Day
2025-10-18, 2025-11-18 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Everything is better with a friend!
Members can bring a friend for FREE every 18th day of the month.
For more information call our Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600, x0.

Eating Well When Cooking for One or Two
2025-10-20 12:30 - 13:30 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for a practical session with a dietitian on cooking and eating well for one or two with Melanie Ksienski, RD.
Learn how to prepare simple, healthy meals without waste, get smart grocery tips, and explore changing nutrition needs as we age. Includes a live demo, hands-on label reading, and
take-home resources such as recipes and shopping lists.
Cost: $5/Member • $7/Public | Refreshments included
Code: 1142
Register online or at Customer Service Desk at 403-253-8600 x0 by October 13.
For more information email Jackie Herman or call 403-587-8599.

Building Hours - Remembrance Day
2025-11-11 08:00 - 16:00 | 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Paperny Family JCC will be opened from 8:00am-4:00pm on Remembrance Day.

Chanukah Market
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
Join us for our annual Chanukah Market!
Come find that perfect gift or must-have for the holidays. Shop handmade goods from independent artists from holiday cards to jewelry, and pick up your Chanukah staples.
For information contact Yanina Rabinovich • 403-537-8596

Jewish Book Festival 2025
2025-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Calgary JCC, 1607 90 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2V 4V7, Canada
The Jewish Book Festival is a dynamic celebration of culture, community, and conversation.
Through books, we explore the richness of Jewish life past, present, and future. With engaging events for adults, children, and families, the festival invites readers of all backgrounds to connect, learn, and be inspired by the power of storytelling.
Don’t miss the opportunity to browse, discover, and take home a wide selection of Jewish literature for all ages.
To volunteer or become a sponsor email Yanina at yrabinovich@cjcc.ca.
November 23, 24 & 30 : 10am–5pm
November 25, 26, 27: 10am–8:30pm
November 28: 10am–2pm
November 29: Closed
View the full schedule
In partnership with Owl’s Nest Books and Calgary Jewish Community Foundation.
