Hosted by Kelsie Snow
ALS Caregiver Coffee & Book Club Series
Caring for someone living with ALS is a journey that can be meaningful, exhausting, beautiful, and heartbreaking, often all at the same time. Many ALS caregivers tell us that one of the hardest parts of the journey is feeling alone in the experience. The ALS Caregiver Coffee & Book Club was created to offer a space where caregivers can gather, talk honestly, reflect on stories that resonate, and connect with others who understand the ALS caregiving journey in a way few people can.
Hosted by writer, speaker, and caregiver advocate Kelsie Snow, this series alternates between ALS Caregiver Coffee conversations and ALS Caregiver Book Club discussions. Some sessions involve reading a book, while others involve listening to a podcast episode or essay beforehand and coming together for conversation.
You are welcome whether you have finished the reading or listening or not. The goal is not homework. The goal is connection, conversation, and community.
Each session is offered twice in one day so ALS caregivers can attend at a time that works best for them. These sessions are currently offered in Calgary, with additional locations and virtual ALS caregiver sessions that may be added in the future.
Morning Session: 9:00 – 11:00 AM, ATCO Café
Evening Session: 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Alforno Eau Claire
Registration is required for each session. Please note that the registration platform may display a payment information screen, but payment is not required. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is complete.
ALS Caregiver Support in Calgary
The ALS Caregiver Coffee & Book Club is part of the ALS Society of Alberta’s caregiver support programs. In addition to educational resources and support groups, these gatherings provide ALS caregivers with opportunities to connect, share experiences, and build community with others navigating the ALS journey.
If you are an ALS caregiver in Calgary or surrounding areas, we invite you to join us for an upcoming Caregiver Coffee or Book Club session.
2026 Reading & Listening Schedule
Explore upcoming ALS Caregiver Coffee and Book Club sessions hosted by Kelsie Snow in Calgary. Each gathering offers space for reflection, conversation, and connection with others who understand the ALS caregiving journey.
Grateful for Grief
April 16, 2026
Join us for conversation and connection inspired by All There Is: Grateful for Grief.
Bearing the Unbearable
May 21, 2026
A thoughtful discussion on grief, loss, and resilience in the ALS caregiving journey.
Modern Love
June 18, 2026
A listening-based session inspired by The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow.
The Grieving Brain
July 16, 2026
Explore the science of grief and its connection to caregiving, loss, and adaptation.
A Slight Change of Plans
August 20, 2026
Join us for conversation inspired by Suleika Jaouad’s reflections on life interrupted.
Everything Happens for a Reason
September 17, 2026
A discussion on illness, uncertainty, and the stories we tell to make sense of hardship.
Creating a Companionship with Grief
October 15, 2026
A reflective session on grief, presence, and living alongside loss.
Bittersweet
November 19, 2026
Explore the hidden strength in sadness, longing, and vulnerability.
Anticipatory Grief
December 17, 2026
Join us for a gentle conversation on anticipatory grief and the ALS caregiving journey.
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