Whether you are looking for help, looking to help, or looking for CSEC content for your families at home, United by Community is a collaborative online community resource centre. The Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation is looking to connect with you at home and facilitate connections for those that need them. Check back for updated content from the Calgary Flames, Stampeders, Roughnecks and Hitmen, from at-home workouts from our strength and conditioning coach to fun activities you can do at home.
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Looking for help in our community? Here are some resources to may assist during this difficult time
Our players are committed to this initiative, so stay tuned, as we'll constantly be updating this page with tips, tricks and feel-good stories from the players themselves about how they're spending their time and supporting those around them
Check out some of these at-home workouts from the Flames' Strength and Conditioning Coach + more!
Keep your physical distance while supporting Calgary's food scene by grabbing some quick take-out or getting your food delivered to your home!
A&W
All dining rooms are temporarily closed. Guests can still be served through restaurants that offer drive-thru and delivery via delivery partners
Booster Juice
Booster Juice is temporarily changing to a 'To Go' Model at all stores meaning that they will operate as a pick-up and delivery only system
Subway
Subway Restaurants will remain open to serve you for takeout business, pickup of orders placed online or via the Subway app, at drive-thru windows, and for delivery via SkipTheDishes. $2 from all delivery orders will be donated to Food Banks Canada.
Thai Express
Options to order online for pick-up or delivery
Moxie's Grill & Bar
Enjoy fresh and delicious food at Moxie's Shawnessy or Barlow locations. 20% off of pick-up orders or Free Delivery with Skip the Dishes. Half price wine is available everyday as well!
The Chopped Leaf
The Chopped Leaf is offering free delivery through Skip the Dishes, $5 off online orders over $15, and a new family menu available through third party delivery or by calling your closest location for take-out.
Italian Centre Shop
Currently operating from 9am-9pm seven days a week. Spinelli Bar Italia is closed until further notice, but Napoletana-style pizza is still available for take-out 11am-8pm. You can also place an order for curbside grocery pick-up by calling 403-238-4869. The Italian Centre is offering free grocery delivery.
Shark Club
Shark Club Deerfoot Meadows is now open for pick-up and delivery every day from 3pm to 12am and, for a limited time, is offering 25% off for pick-up orders and 40% off pick-up orders made by healthcare workers.
Concorde Group
Let the Concorde group cook for you tonight with curb-side pickup from National, Clive Burger and Ricardo's Hideaway!
Righteous Gelato
Available for delivery on Skip the Dishes Monday through Friday from 10:30am-4:30pm.
Thank you to our friends at Avenue Calgary for putting together this great list!
Owl's Nest Books
Calgary's oldest independent bookstore is offering free delivery within the city and books can be ordered online (any delivery fee that appears here will be waived for Calgary orders) or by phone at 403-287-9557. Owl's Nest boasts a massive catalogue and is beefing up its already considerable supply of children's books, games and activities to keep kiddos entertained and parents sane. Owl's Nest Covid-19 hours of operation are: Monday to Saturday 11am - 4pm, Sunday/Holidays Closed.
Pages on Kensington and The Next Page
Both Pages on Kensington and The Next Page have closed their storefronts to the public. You can order a delivery from these sister bookstores at no extra charge by purchasing a book online or by phone at 403-283-6655 (Pages on Kensington) and 403-452-6550 (The Next Page in Inglewood). Same-day delivery is usually possible if an order is placed before 3 p.m., and your book can be dropped by your door or in your mailbox. Both stores have extensive selections within fiction, non-fiction, poetry and more.
Visit https://pageskensington.com and https://thenextpageyyc.com
Shelf Life Books
Shelf Life Books has closed its storefront to the public, but continues to offer its online store with standard shipping rates. Recently, it began offering hand-delivery and shipping-rate discounts on a case-by-case basis. You can inquire by phone at 403-265-1033 or by emailing contact@shelflifebooks.ca. Shelf Life's motto is "truly independent" and its offerings reflect this - beyond popular titles in fiction, non-fiction and poetry, there are great magazines, books on underground music culture, queer culture, feminism and politics.
Pinnovate
Pinnovate is Canada's first do-it-yourself craft studio, and they offer delivery service for some of their bestselling projects. All projects come with base supplies needed to create it, with more home projects being added weekly. They are currently offering free delivery throughout Calgary on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Calgary Public Library
Want to learn a new language, keep the kids busy with a craft, or simply relax with a good audiobook? Check out our treasure trove of free online resources that you can access anytime from home. There's something for everyone: virtual story times and early literacy activities, study help for students, even free online courses for adults. And of course, stream your favourite music, flip through a digital magazine, or watch an award-winning film.
Glenbow Museum
Although the museum's doors may be closed, you can experience the best of Glenbow online through virtual tours, online collections, educational videos, activity ideas, webinars, and much more. Visit their website for a detailed schedule of all of the activities they have to offer.
Calgary Zoo
Member Reservations and General Admission Timed Tickets now online! Member Only Hour takes place from 8:30 to 9:30am daily, while timed tickets are limited each day and must be purchased in advance
Healthy Paws Forward Veterinary Hospital
Providing FAQ's for Covid-19 regarding pet health and safety. New online store for pet products with delivery options
@Rumble_Reebs
Reba Hopf, a coach at Rumble Boxing, is hosting live Instagram workouts to keep you moving! Check out her Instagram profile, @rumble_reeds, to join in on her (killer) workouts!
Oranj Fitness YYC
Oranj Fitness will be streaming a variety of their signature workout classes to keep your endorphins pumping. Each class will be streamed from their Facebook page so you can get a studio tour and take classes from instructors throughout the company without leaving the house! Check out their schedule on their Facebook page to see the different workout times and class variations available.
Grit YYC
Grit YYC has posted 30 days of bodyweight exercises on their Instagram page so you can get a great workout at home - even without equipment!
Barre Body Studio
Barre Body Studio is posting live videos on their Facebook page 6 days a week to keep you accountable from home!
Hotshop Hot Yoga and Spin
Offering complimentary yoga classes on their YouTube channel. You can also follow them on Instagram @hotshopyyc to join free live classes offered daily, seven days a week
GYMVMT
Offering free remote fitness services through the GYMVMT App, Instagram and Facebook Live.