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🎄 4th GCBA Alberta Casual Connect – Christmas Edition at Calgary Winter Market Join Us for Our Quarterly Get-Together! It's the perfect chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and enjoy a great evening together. This time, we're adding a festive twist! As the holiday season approaches, we're excited to invite you to our 4th GCBA Alberta Casual Connect – Christmas Edition at the Calgary Winter Market! Join us for an evening of networking, meaningful conversations, and holiday cheer in a traditional German-inspired Christmas market atmosphere. Whether you're a long-time GCBA member, new to Calgary, or simply interested in connecting with the German-Canadian business community, we'd love to see you there! As always, our Casual Connects are informal gatherings with no formal agenda or presentations – just great conversations and new connections! 📅 Event Details 📅 Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026🕔 Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Location: Calgary Winter Market, Eau Claire Plaza, Calgary🎟️ Admission: Free with mandatory registration (limited to 30 attendees) 🎁 Special Perks for GCBA Connect Attendees! Thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Winter Market, all registered GCBA Christmas Connect attendees will enjoy: Free Admission: Simply present your GCBA Showpass ticket at the Calgary Winter Market entrance to enjoy complimentary admission. Complimentary Mulled Wine (Glühwein): Each registered attendee will receive one free mulled wine, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Reserved Tables: We have reserved tables for our GCBA community to gather, connect, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Take the opportunity to explore the market, discover local vendors, enjoy traditional Christmas treats, and celebrate the season with fellow members and friends of the GCBA community! 🎟️ Registration – Please RSVP! To help us organize more efficiently, RSVP by getting your free ticket in advance. This ensures a smooth event experience for everyone! Registration is mandatory, and spaces are limited. We encourage you to register early! Please always look for your confirmation email – check your inbox and spam folder. If there's no confirmation, your booking didn't go through, and we kindly ask you to register again. Please note: Food and additional beverages are available for individual purchase. Your GCBA Showpass ticket also serves as your complimentary admission ticket to the Calgary Winter Market that evening. Frequently Asked Questions Can anyone attend the casual meetups? Yes, GCBA Connect meetups are designed to be open and informal. Guests are welcome to bring friends, colleagues or acquaintances who are interested in the German-Canadian business community. This also helps us to raise awareness of the GCBA and potentially welcome new members. For this particular event, attendees must be 18 years or older, and advance registration is required. Do participants need to speak German? No, while many attendees do speak German, the meetups are open to both German and English speakers. Conversations usually take place in either language, so everyone can feel included and comfortable. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you, reconnecting with familiar faces, and welcoming new ones to our growing German-Canadian business community in Alberta! See you at the Christmas Market! 🎄