Investing 101 classes and events

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Calgary Seniors Housing Forum
Monday, April 7, 2025
9:30-12:00 p.m.
Location: Oak Park Church of Christ 11263 Oakfield Dr. SW, Calgary
Free

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the University of Calgary MoneySmart Program
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free for UofC students (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Eckville Public Library, Wise Owl and the RCMP
Thursday, April 10, 2025
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Eckville Community Center (5305-5315 52 St, Eckville, AB)
Free

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with ARTA (Alberta Retired Teachers Association) 
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Location: In-person Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport (6620 36th Street NE, Calgary)
Free for ARTA members

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Iniikokaan Centre Bow Valley College
Thursday, April 24, 2025
11:00-1:00 p.m.
Location: In-person at the Iniikokaan Centre (4825 Mt Royal Gate SW t110, Calgary, AB)
Free for Indigenous students at Bow Valley College

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Career Assistance Network
Friday, April 25, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Kerby Seniors Expo 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00-3:00 P.M.
Location: Kerby Centre (Unison at Kerby Centre, 1133–7 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta)
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek
Monday, April 28, 2025
6:50-7:30 p.m.
Location: Willow Park Golf and Country Club (639 Willow Park Drive SE)
Free for Rotary Club Members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Third ACTion Film Festival
June 6-8
12:00-9:00 p.m. every day
Location: TBD
Learn more and buy tickets at (The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland 750 9 Avenue Southeast
Calgary, Alberta)

Dalhousie 50+ Living Well Expo in partnership with the Dalhousie Community Association
Saturday, June 7, 2025
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Free

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Recognizing and avoiding fraud in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, June 16, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration link coming soon)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, June 24, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location online
Free (Register here)

Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Block Party
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Alberta Blue Cross Head Office (1009 108 Street NW, Edmonton AB)
Free

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration link coming soon)

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library
Thursday, September 4, 2025
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Kerby Senior Abuse Shelter
Friday, September 5, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Location: Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free for Kerby Centre senior members

DIY investing: Understanding the fundamentals in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Free for library visitors

Whether you’re just starting out with investing or looking to hone your skills, it’s never too late to learn. The ASC offers an in-class Investing 101 course with Chinook Learning Services in Calgary and Metro Continuing Education in Edmonton.

Investing 101 is a plain-language course designed to enhance your financial literacy including developing a foundational overview of the stock market, investing, compound interest, and risk and return. You’ll also learn the basics on how to make well-informed investing decisions and how to spot and avoid investment fraud. The class is offered multiple times a year so check back if these dates don’t fit your schedule.