Community Activities
Fostering a sense of community and belonging is a key tenet of JDRF’s commitment to improving the lives of people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) today, while we diligently work towards cures. We are partnering with dedicated volunteer committees to organize local community activities for both adults and families affected by T1D. The type of activities will vary with each community, as they are hosted and run by these amazing volunteer groups. Please choose a province below to find community activities near you!
Alberta
Calgary
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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Edmonton
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
Edmonton CE Committee Facebook Group
T1D Family Meet Up – Board Games
November 25, 2023 – 12 PM
Tabletop Café – 5716 75 St NW, Edmonton
Great opportunity for parents and kids to make connections and support T1D community.
Join us for playing board games and meet some new friends.
Ages 12 & under $5 Ages 13 & up $10
Refer to Facebook Group for more details.
Jubilations Junior presents The Secret Life of Christmas Trolls
December 2, 2023 – 11 AM
8882 170 St NW #2061, Edmonton, AB T5T 3J7
Jubilations Dinner Theatre – West Edmonton Mall
Jubilations Junior presents The Secret Life of Christmas Trolls.
Refer to seating map on Facebook before booking.
Junior: $42.00
Adult: $45.00
Parkwest Toboggan Bowl
January 13, 2024 – 2 PM – 4 PM
18725 95 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 1P7
Bring your family & friends for an afternoon of tobogganing. Join us for hot chocolate and a carb-counting challenge as well!
Cost: $2
Refer to Facebook Group for booking details
Wibit Swim – Family Event (all ages)
February 3, 2024 – 2 PM
Grant MacEwan 10800 105 Ave NW, Building B
Ages 2 – 12 $6.00
Ages 13-17 $8.50
Adults $11.00
Refer to Facebook Group for more details.
Foam Fighters Southside
March 23, 2024 – 1:30 PM – 3:45 pm
9767 45th Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5C5
Join us in the foam battle of a lifetime! Parents welcome to participate or connect with other T1D families in the party room.
Cost: $35
Refer to Facebook Group for booking details
Royal Tyrell Museum
April 20, 2024 – 6:30 PM
1500 N Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller, AB T0J 0Y0
Family and Friends – children must be ages 5+
Hands-on workshops, sleep alongside the fossils in Dinosaur Hall, and tour the galleries.
Evening activities, snacks, & next day tickets to galleries.
$50.00 Per Person
Refer to Facebook Group for more details.
Edmonton Zoo Sleepover
April 27 6:00 PM – 28 April 2024, 11:00 AM
13315 Buena Vista Road &, 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
This exciting overnight stay at the zoo will provide an immersive learning experience on the Animals Around the World and Night Creatures. Please refer to Facebook group for itinerary and further information.
$20.00 per person
Refer to Facebook Group for more details.
Edmonton Summer Fling
June 1, 2024 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Grandin Clubhouse – 5 Grenfell Avenue, St Albert
Kick off summer with outdoor activities, games, crafts, family fun and T1D connections. Bring a picnic lunch and your favourite yard game and spend the afternoon in the sunshine with T1Ds who get it!
$25.00 (Family)
Refer to Facebook Group for more details.
Grande Prairie
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
Peace Country T1D’s Facebook Group
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Red Deer
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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British Columbia
Lower Mainland
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes.
BC JDRF Community Engagement Group (Lower Mainland)
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Prince George
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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Vernon
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
Vernon and area T1 families Facebook Group
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Victoria
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
Winnipeg CE Committee Facebook Group
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New Brunswick
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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Nova Scotia
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Northwest Territories
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Nunuvut
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Ontario
Chatham
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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Port Hope
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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Prince Edward Island
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Quebec
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Saskatchewan
Lloydminster
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
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Regina
A dedicated volunteer committee organizing local community events for families and individuals of all ages impacted by type 1 diabetes
T1D Adult Meet Up
November 23, 2023 – 6-7 PM
George Bothwell Library 2965 Gordan Rd Regina, Sk Room GB-1
This event is to provide T1D adults in the Regina area an opportunity to meet others in person to form new connections and engage in conversations.
For more information please email [email protected] or click the link below to visit the Facebook group
Yukon
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No details are available for this province or territory