Event Series Ontario Special Interest Group

Ontario Special Interest Group

To be determined

Topic: The Family Bible. Do you have one in your collection or have you been able to find a relative with one? How helpful was it? This meeting will be a sharing time, so if you have an example, please be prepared to share. This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ontario. This […]

Board Meeting

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Members welcome! If you would like to attend, please either show up at the library or send a message to president@afhs.ab.ca for the Zoom invitation (prior to 5 pm on Monday, April 3).

Library Cleaning

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The library is not available for meetings during this time.

Event Series Society Meeting

Society Meeting

Bow Cliff Seniors Centre & via Zoom 3375 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: The Other 50% - The Women in Your Tree presented by Diane Duncan. This meeting will be held at Bow Cliff Seniors Centre and via Zoom. We welcome guests! If you are in Calgary, please just drop in at the meeting location. If you wish to join us by Zoom, register here. Description: Diane will […]

Event Series DNA Special Interest Group

DNA Special Interest Group

Zoom

This Special Interest Group is for those interested in using genetic genealogy. The meeting will be held via Zoom, and the Zoom invitation will be sent out to those on the DNA SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting (directly from either Wayne or Linda). We welcome visitors! If you would like […]

Event Series Chitchat on Monday

Monday Chit Chat

Zoom

Just like an old-fashioned kitchen gathering, some of us would enjoy sitting down with our fellow family study members to just chew the rag and share some stories. The break time at our Society meetings is enjoyed by all, but is all too brief. We are going to test out a separate evening Zoom meeting, […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Please note: our library opens at 11 am instead of 10 am on this date because our library is being used by another group on this morning.

Event Series Celtic Special Interest Group

Celtic Special Interest Group

To be determined

Topic: Griffiths Valuation Records presented by Ron Gilmore. This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ireland or Scotland. Please note: This meeting was originally planned as a hybrid meeting, but has changed to a Zoom-only meeting due to technical challenges. The Zoom link which will be sent to those on the SIG distribution […]

Family History Coaching

Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Central Library to offer a coaching program. Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 3 pm. Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. To sign up, […]

Event Series Ontario Special Interest Group

Ontario Special Interest Group

To be determined

Topic: How did your ancestors arrive in Canada? Please be ready to share what resources you used to find them by water or land travel. This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ontario. This meeting will be held at the AFHS Library as a hybrid Zoom meeting. The information will be sent to […]

Event Series Used Book and Journal Sale

Used Book and Journal Sale

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Come to the Alberta Family Histories Society Library (712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary) for a sale of our extra items. We have lots of older journals from around the world, older books and magazines, and duplicate copies of books that we already have on our shelves. There are quite a few community history books […]

Event Series Used Book and Journal Sale

Used Book and Journal Sale

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Come to the Alberta Family Histories Society Library (712 16 Avenue NW in Calgary) for a sale of our extra items. We have lots of older journals from around the world, older books and magazines, and duplicate copies of books that we already have on our shelves. There are quite a few community history books […]

Event Series Legacy Special Interest Group

Legacy Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

This Special Interest Group is for those who use or are interested in finding out about Legacy Family Tree software. From basics to more advanced functions, a different topic is demonstrated at each meeting. Bring your questions, and we'll try to answer them. Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30 - […]

Board Meeting

Zoom

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Meetings are open to AFHS members. To receive the Zoom invitation, contact president@afhs.ab.ca

Event Series Society Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Zoom

AGM followed by Mothers and Food Memories. Members - Please join us for our Annual General Meeting where elections will be held and reports presented. This will be a hybrid meeting using Zoom from Bow Cliff Seniors Centre (3375 Spruce Drive SW). Following the AGM, we will have a sharing time about Mothers and Memories […]

Library Committee Meeting

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The AFHS Library Committee meets during this time to catalogue new items, etc.

Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topics: Using the new BMD Indexes / Continuing work on Family Genes and TNG. This Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: 1) All things digital that can be used for genealogy research 2) The Family Genes service offered by our Society. This meeting will be offered as a Zoom meeting. The Zoom link […]

Meeting

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The AFHS Library has been booked for a meeting between 11 and 3 pm.

Event Series Chitchat on Monday

Monday Chit Chat

Zoom

Just like an old-fashioned kitchen gathering, some of us would enjoy sitting down with our fellow family study members to just chew the rag and share some stories. The break time at our Society meetings is enjoyed by all, but is all too brief. We have been testing out a separate evening Zoom meeting, hopefully […]

DNA Special Interest Group

Zoom

This Special Interest Group is for those interested in using genetic genealogy. The meeting will be held via Zoom, and the Zoom invitation will be sent out to those on the DNA SIG distribution list a few days prior to the meeting (directly from either Wayne or Linda). We welcome visitors! If you would like […]

Alberta Ancestors Meeting

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The library is booked for a meeting of the Alberta Ancestors team.

English / Welsh Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: The Research Black Hole 1780-1830 presented by Kelly Southworth as well as members continuing to report with their own research reports. This meeting will be held at the AFHS Library as a hybrid Zoom meeting. The Zoom invitation will be sent to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior via email […]

Event Series Celtic Special Interest Group

Celtic Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: A continuation of the presentations about counties by our members (with a focus on Scotland). This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ireland or Scotland. This meeting will be a hybrid Zoom meeting, so please join us at the AFHS Library or via the Zoom link which will be sent to those […]

Legacy Special Interest Group

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Year End Social - an in-person gathering at the AFHS Library. This group is for anyone using Legacy Family Tree software or considering using it for their genealogy database. We learn from each other.

Event Series Ontario Special Interest Group

Ontario Special Interest Group

To be determined

Topic: Preparing for the 1931 Canadian Census presented by Nancy Leveque. This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ontario. This meeting will be held at the AFHS Library as a hybrid Zoom meeting. The information will be sent to those on the SIG distribution list a few days prior via email by Bev […]

Cleaning Service

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Our cleaning service will be here sometime during this time period so the library is unavailable.

Event Series Society Meeting

Society Meeting

Aspen picnic shelter, Glennfield area, Fish Creek Park, Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Year End Wind-Up Meeting In Fish Creek Park. We are looking forward to meeting in-person for year-end wind-up meeting - weather permitting. Bring a lawn chair (if you have one) and a pen or pencil for our activity. We'll have refreshments and a time to mingle and get to know one another. This meeting will […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to visit our library. Come see our resources and meet our friendly volunteer staff.

Ontario Special Interest Group

Zoom

Breaking down your brick wall. Do you have the tools? This Zoom-only meeting will be a panel discussion.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Routes to Roots Presentation at Historic Calgary Week

Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Digging through your family history can be a wonderful way to stay in touch with your kinfolk and to remember those that have passed on. But it can be frustrating when you hit that inevitable “brick wall” of missing information. Enjoy a walk through a new online portal to Alberta family trees, cemeteries, newspapers, and […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

End-of-Summer Social

Jim's House 123 Thames Cl NW, Calgary, AB, Canada

Join us at the home of Jim and Joan Benedict for an end-of-summer social event on Sunday, August 27 from 2 to 5 pm. (Event will be cancelled if it rains.) Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and your own "nibbles" (unlike previous years this will not be a sharing buffet), plus your own lawn chairs […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Library Cleaning

Our library will not be available during this time because it is being cleaned sometime during this period.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Digital Genealogy / Family Genes Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topics: Discussion of meeting topics for the year; How was your summer?; Birth-Marriages-Deaths notices progress; Help with Family Genes projects. This Special Interest Group has two areas of focus: 1) All things digital that can be used for genealogy research 2) The Family Genes service offered by our Society. We welcome visitors! If you would […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Society Meeting

Bow Cliff Seniors Centre & via Zoom 3375 Spruce Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: Documents - Where to find them and how to analyze them presented by Tara Shymanski. Description: Analyzing records can be fun. Analyzing a record reveals clues that can lead to more records and more information about your family. Sharpen your detective skills in this interactive session where you will decide what information the records […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Event Series English/Welsh Special Interest Group

English/Welsh Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: This meeting will be a Sharing Time about trips, discoveries and goals for the year. We will be playing a game to get you in the genealogical mood again. If there is time, we will be looking at “Old Style UK money.” This Special Interest Group is for those researching in England or Wales. This […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Board Meeting

Zoom

If you are an AFHS member and would like to attend, please send a message to communications@afhs.ab.ca by 6 pm on September 18 to get the Zoom invitation.

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

Please note that the library opens at 11 am instead of 10 am on this day (due to the library being used by another group prior to open library time). The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.  

Event Series Celtic Special Interest Group

Celtic Special Interest Group

At AFHS Library & via Zoom 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Topic: Researching for Trips to Ireland presented by Neil Rowe and Marion Peterson. This Special Interest Group is for those researching in Ireland or Scotland. This meeting will be hybrid from the AFHS Library (712 16 Ave NW in Calgary). The Zoom link will be sent out by Stephanie who will send out the Zoom […]

Event Series Library Open

Library Open

AFHS Library 712 - 16 Avenue NW, Calgary

The public is welcome to come and use our resource centre! For more information, see our Library Page.

Family History Coaching at the Calgary Public Library

Calgary Central Library 800 3 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alberta Family Histories Society partners with the Calgary Central Library to offer a coaching program. Saturday, September 23 from 1 to 3 pm. Experienced library staff and AFHS volunteers will be available to provide one-on-one consultation on any aspect of genealogy or family history from getting started to busting those brick walls. To sign up, […]

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