Scholarship Deadline - August 31st, 2018
Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2018/2019 academic school year. If you're enrolled in part-time or full-time studies in a post-secondary institution, you can benefit from successfully qualifying for an SLCCA scholarship. Get more details at the Scholarships page
Annual General Meeting
Sunday September 30th, 2018
Location: Executive Royal Hotel Calgary
2828 23rd Street NE | Calgary, Alberta
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
All members welcome!
Events
Family Zoo Trip
July 28 2018
Location: The Calgary Zoo, 210 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary,
Free for members, non-member - $10.00
(Includes gate entrance subway sandwich, juice box and ice cream!)
St. Lucia Overseas Biennial Convention 2018 (London, England)
July 22nd - July 29th , 2018
Location: London, England
Details:
We are inviting all individuals and Organizations who wish to promote and enhance the quality of life of all St. Lucians through fostering harmony and cooperation amongst our member associations.
For more info: www.stluciaunion.org.
Bus trip - Day trip to Edmonton
Saturday August 11th, 2018
Location: (Legislature Grounds and Cariwest 2018)
Free for members, $20 for non-members
*Includes breakfast in Red Deer
Big Bang Show! Fireworks!
August 18th, 2018
GlobalFest
Fireworks show, food trucks, multicultural activities and more!
Elliston Park, Calgary AB
Members free - while quantities last!
Carifest 2018 (Parade!) August 25, 2018 @ 10:30 am
We are putting together a group to participate in this year’s Carifest parade.
Everyone welcome! Non-members $10/Kids under 16 , $5 (includes t-shirt and waive rag). If you are interested please contact DJ Jerry at
Calendar of Events
SLCCA Bowling, October 6th, 2018
Location: Let’s Bowl, 2916 – 5 Ave NE
Time: 7:00pm
RSVP to Julie Philbert (403-361-9721) at driver74@telus.net
Pizza & Beer included
Free to members; $20 for non-members
Caribbean Heritage Sports Day
September 8th, 2018
Time: 8 am - 4 pm
Location: Rotary Challenger Park - 3688 48 Ave NE
ISLAND vs ISLAND Olympic style friendly sports competition! Come join us for an amazing day of fun! Events made for all ages include: basketball, cricket, dominoes, netball, soccer, track and field and volleyball.
Youth Summit
September 15, 2018
Time: 2 pm
Location: TBD
The Youth Summit is designed to educate and empower Calgary's high school and undergraduate students, age 15 - 21 years,
Saturday Night at the Movies
Bring the family, grab some friends and come out and enjoy the movies!
Location: TBD
Movie: TBD
Time:
Annual Christmas Party
Sunday, December 9th, 2018
Time: 3 pm
Location: Rosedale Community Hall - 901 11 Ave NW
Annual Family Christmas Party 2 pm - 6 pm
Black History Month 2019
February 1 - 28, 2019
A special SLCCA presentation,
More information to come!
Soca Teaser
Soca Teaser - Friday, August 24th - SAVE THE DATE! 9pm – 2am
Featuring St. Lucian artist Ricky-T
Location: Fusion Bar, #207, 4909 - 17 Ave SE, Calgary
To purchase tickets on Eventbrite, please click on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soca-teaser-carifest-2018-pre-party-tickets-47553864890
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association and Superior Medical Donate Defibrillators to Saint Lucia
Two district hospitals in Saint Lucia received medical equipment from Canadian donors vital to improving health services in Saint Lucia.On Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, the Ministry of Health and Wellness received two defibrillators in a hand over ceremony hosted at the Dennery Hospital.Saint Lucia Calgary Cultural Association (President, Margaret Daniel) donated one of the defibrillators to the Dennery Hospital and Superior Medical Supplies (President and CEO, Ron Kilius) donated the second defibrillator to the Soufriere Hospital. The two machines are regarded as ‘life saving’ equipment by local health officials.
Events 2019 - SAVE THE DATE!
Black History Month 2019
February 1 - 28, 2019
A special SLCCA presentation,
More information to come!
40th Year of Independence Celebration
The SLCCA Executive Committee invites you to its celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Saint Lucia's Independence.
More information to follow.