Saturday, May 24, 2008

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pride of the Prairies - A Bus Tour of Saskatoon and Area

The tour begins with a drive along lovely Spadina Crescent, on the way to the

University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses featuring handsome Greystone buildings in English Collegiate Gothic architecture. The University is home to the Synchrotron (Canada’s largest scientific project), the Diefenbaker Centre, the Innovation Place research park and the university farm and grain elevator.
The tour then travels 5 km north of the city to the Wanuskewin Heritage Park, a National Historic Site of First Nations heritage and culture. The area has been a traditional hunting and meeting place for the Northern Plains Cree for 6,000 years. After a guided tour of the interpretive centre, we’ll participate in a tipi raising. There will also be time to walk some of the trails, view the archeological digs, learn about native plants and visit the art gallery and gift shop.

Wanuskewin (Photo credit: Wanuskewin Heritage Park)

The tour ends back in Saskatoon with a visit to the Mendel Art Gallery and Conservatory. The gallery is nestled in the west bank of the South Saskatchewan River. From the gallery you can board the bus, or (for those who prefer to walk) take a short stroll along the riverbank, to return to the conference hotels.

Cost per person: $41.00
A minimum number of registrants is required to guarantee availability.
Please register using the CALL Conference 2008 registration form.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
History and Gargoyles – A Walking Tour of Downtown Saskatoon

The optimism of the city’s founders was expressed in buildings from the early 1900’s, many of which have been preserved in downtown Saskatoon. This guided walking tour will highlight the architectural styles of Storey and Van Egmond who designed the 1909 Land Titles Office (now a law firm), Brown and Vallance who were the architects for the University of Saskatchewan and the other builders whose work symbolized “strength, permanency and good order”. The tour ends with tea at the lovely Rembrandt’s Dining Room in the historic Senator Hotel built in 1908.

Cost per person: $10.00
A minimum number of registrants is required to guarantee availability.
Please register using the CALL Conference 2008 registration form.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Gala Opening Reception at the Delta Bessborough Hotel
Sponsored by CCH Canadian Limited

Delta Bessborough Gardens

First Nations cultures have traditionally marked important events with song and dance. CCH Canadian Limited invites conference delegates to meet in the gardens behind the Delta Bessborough Hotel at 6:00 pm where the Gala Opening Reception will begin. Thrill to the Wanuskewin International Dance Troupe performing traditional pow wow dancing accompanied by singers and drummers. A guide will be on hand to explain the heritage and tradition of

Wanuskewin dancers (Photo credit: Wanuskewin International Dance Troupe)

the dances.
Following the performance, the reception will move indoors to the Bessborough’s elegant Adam Ballroom for fine food, good spirits and lively company.

Monday, May 26, 2008

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Guided Walk/Run of Saskatoon’s Riverbank and Neighbourhoods
Sponsored by Hnatyshyn Gough

Experienced runners will guide the morning jog along the riverside trails and over the bridges of the South Saskatchewan River.

Meet in the lobby of the Delta Bessborough Hotel at 7:00 am.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Awards Luncheon with Speaker
Sponsored by Thomson Carswell

The beautiful Adam Ballroom in the Delta Bessborough Hotel is the site for the prestigious Awards luncheon sponsored by Thomson Carswell. Following the awards presentations, Dr. Henry Woolf, actor, director, playwright, bon vivant, and Professor Emeritus with the Drama Department at the University of Saskatchewan, will reminisce about his life in the theatre.

Speaker: Dr. Henry Woolf, B.A., Ph.D.

Henry Woolf has acted in and directed plays in London, Paris and New York. An early play in London was Rhinoceros with Sir Laurence Olivier directed by Orson Wells. Henry is a lifelong friend of Harold Pinter who dedicated his play “The Hothouse” to him. In Saskatoon, Henry was a founding member of the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, an annual summer event held in a large tent beside the river. As a raconteur, Henry Woolf has few equals. Oh, and did we mention that he was in the original Rocky Horror Picture Show?

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Exhibitors’ Wine and Cheese Reception
Exhibit Hall, Sheraton Cavalier Hotel

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Guided Walk/Run of Saskatoon’s Riverbank and Neighbourhoods
Sponsored by MacDermid Lamarsh

Experienced runners will guide the morning jog along the riverside trails and over the bridges of the South Saskatchewan River.

Meet in the lobby of the Delta Bessborough Hotel at 7:00 am.

6:00 pm –
Closing Banquet at the Western Development Museum
Sponsored by LexisNexis Canada

Photo credit: Saskatoon Western Development Museum

“The Sky’s the Limit” describes the prairie spirit of optimism that built Saskatoon. LexisNexis Canada invites conference delegates to share this spirit at the Western Development Museum, where the main street of 1910 “Boomtown” Saskatoon is recreated indoors. The evening begins with a

Photo credit: Saskatoon Western Development Museum

reception on the main street that will come alive with museum volunteers. Be sure to see the amazing collection of farm equipment and classic cars. The gift shop will be open for those last minute souvenirs. After dinner, the dancing begins. “The Sky’s the Limit” for fun when LexisNexis Canada throws a party.

Complimentary transportation to the Museum and back to the hotels.
Dress is casual.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

7:00 am – 8:00 am
Tai Chi on the Riverbank
Sponsored by Brennan Office Plus

Join a certified tai chi instructor for an initiation into the mysteries of tai chi, the Chinese soft style martial art. As a “moving meditation”, tai chi is said to promote calmness and clarity of mind.

Meet in the lobby of the Delta Bessborough Hotel at 7:00 am. Loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes are recommended.

For questions about the social events please contact:
office@callacbd.ca