Investing 101 classes and events

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Location: Online
For AFSC staff

Calgary Seniors Housing Forum Society
Monday, April 21, 2026
9:30-12:00 p.m.
Location: St. Stephen Church (4903 – 45 Street S.W, Calgary, AB)
Free (Register here)

Calgary Unison 2026 Seniors Expo 
Saturday, April 25, 2026
2:00-6:00 P.M.
Location: Unison Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free ( Register here)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnerships with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, April 27, 2026
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Register here)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Strathcona County Library, Fort Saskatchewan Library and Leduc Public Library
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00-8:15 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Investing in crypto in partnership with the Red Deer Public Library
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:00-7:00 P.M.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization Live Well Showcase
Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00-4:00 P.M. on June 4 and 10:00-3:00 P.M. on June 5
Location: In-person at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (500, 11 Street South)
Free (Register here)

Starting your investment journey in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Albera Elder Abuse Awareness Council WEAAD 20th Anniversary Event
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Free (Registration coming soon)

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day event in partnership with Calgary Elder Abuse Awareness Collective
Monday, June 15, 2026
10:00-12:00 P.M.
Location: Unison Kerby Centre (1133 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1B2)
Free (Registration coming soon)

ARTA 2026 Fraud Prevention Seminar
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Edmonton (Venue TBD)
Free for ARTA members

DIY investing fundamentals in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, July 6, 2026
6:30-8:00 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Recognizing and avoiding investment scams in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, August 10, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M.
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Investing in crypto: Understanding the basics in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library
Monday, September 14, 2026
6:30-7:30 P.M
Location: Online
Free (Registration coming soon)

Medicine Hat Unison Seniors Expo 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2:00-6:00 P.M.
Location: Unison at Veiner Centre (225 Woodman Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 3H2)
Free (Registration coming soon)

Alberta Securities Commission – 55+ Avoiding Investment Scams
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Location: Peace Lutheran Church (14640 6 St SW)
Free for Shawnee-Evergreen Community members

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.