***************************** Event List - May 2008 ***************************** "Sorry for cross-posting! - Please post to our brothers @ BiMoT - Thanks!" by: Pam "Your Friendly Neighbourhood Event Slut" NOW ONLINE - Check out our website at www.torontobinet.org! So.... Don't Be Shy! If you have or know of any bi-friendly events in the Toronto area in 2008 send them along! Email me at princesswikid@yahoo.com ============================= TBN EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, May 1, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Women of Toronto Monthly Meeting" BiWoT holds its monthly peer support meeting on the first Thursday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre 8pm-10pm ----------------------------- Sunday, May 11, 2008 ----------------------------- "TBN Brunch" :) *** THIS EVENT IS FAMILY FRIENDLY! *** :) Join the Toronto Bisexual Network on the second Sunday of the month for brunch or just coffee, everyone is responsible for paying their own way. If you're new to bisexuality or want to meet us in a social atmosphere instead of coming to a meeting, this is the place to go. Reservations under the name "TBN." Look for the bi flags on the table (blue, purple and pink stripes). Where? Bishop & Belcher, at the southeast corner of Hayden and Church Streets, one block south of Bloor 12pm-2pm ----------------------------- Thursday, May 15, 2008 ----------------------------- "Toronto Bisexual Network Monthly Meeting" CANCELLED THIS MONTH DUE TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE The TBN monthly meetings will resume in June. Toronto Bisexual Network holds its mixed monthly peer support meeting the third Thursday of every month. Social usually follows. But be sure to check out.... "Coffee Time with John and Tara" In lieu of the TBN meeting, join hosts John and Tara for casual conversation and a refreshing cuppa joe at the Lettieri in the village. To find us just look for the TBN signage on the table. Where? Lettieri Cafe - 77 Wellesley Street (corner of Wellesley and Church St.) 8pm - 10pm ----------------------------- Tuesday, May 27, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bi Pride Planning Meeting" If you're interested in the administrative and planning side of things in the bi community, please join us - we welcome new members at any time! The planning meetings are where we work on things like: planning for Pride, Celebrate Bisexuality Day, parties & special events, finances & fundraising, promoting our groups, support for facilitators, and all the other nuts and bolts of making things happen in TBN, BiWoT and BiMoT. Where? 7pm-9pm Member's Home Email - princesswikid@yahoo.com for details if interested. ----------------------------- Wednesday, May 28, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Men of Toronto Monthly Meeting" BiMoT holds its monthly peer support meeting on the forth Wednesday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? Metro Hall : 55 John Street Please check the meeting list by the security desk and escalators to confirm the room number. 8pm-9:30pm ============================= BI-FRIENDLY EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, May 1, 2008 ----------------------------- "Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting" Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting is a support group for gay and bisexual fathers. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Where? Charles St. YMCA 7:30pm ----------------------------- Saturday, May 3, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bent" Toronto needs somewhere we can play that has rules as liberal as the law will allow. That's what makes us so BENT! * There is no dress code. Fetish and kink attire are welcome, but not required. Wear something you feel good in! * All people (18 and over) are welcome, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. * No alcohol or drugs are permitted. Persons found with alcohol or drugs on site will be required to leave immediately. No refunds will be offered. More information and how to register: http://bentplay.com Looking ahead: June's party is Saturday, June 7th BENT is on the first Saturday of every month. Please be aware that BENT will not happen in July or August, but will return in full-kink mode in September! www.bentplay.com Where? BENT takes place in a private venue! Note:The downstairs spaces are wheelchair accessible (washroom is partially accessible). 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person (includes light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening) ----------------------------- Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2008 ----------------------------- "Activities at the Older GLBT Resource Centre" The Senior Pride Network is proud to host a variety of activities, events and workshops for Toronto's aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. Stop by the 519 on any given Monday at 3pm to see what happening. Light refreshments available. Here is a look at what's happening in May: Monday, May 5, 2008 - Lynn Feeney of Service Canada will be with us to talk about federal pension benefits for seniors and how to apply for them. Monday, May 12, 2008 - THE 519 CHURCH STREET COMMUNITY CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF MAY 12 TO 16 AS WE MOVE FROM THE OLD BUILDING TO THE NEW BUILDING. Monday, May 19, 2008 - THE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND. Monday, May 26, 2008 - Preventing strokes can mean the difference between continuing to live independently and requiring long term care. Laura Della Zazarra and Donna Cheung of St Michaelıs Hospital will be with us to discuss risk factors and practical things each of us can do to prevent strokes. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre - East Room 3:00pm Free Admission - Light refreshments available. ----------------------------- "TO Weekly Poly Social" This weekly drop-in social happens every Monday at The Imperial Pub. Bring board games, a friend or date, or just yourself; drop in for five minutes or stay all night. We don't care as long as you have fun! Where? Imperial Pub 54 Dundas Street East, one block east of Yonge 6pm-9pm ----------------------------- Saturday, May 10, 2008 ----------------------------- "Action Grrrlz Meeting" Action Grrlz meet on the second Saturday of every month. Grrrlz and trans folks of all ages (0 - 100+) get together to chat and work on whatever projects are always on your "To Do" list (knitting, zine-making, collage, life-planning, embroidery, thank-you cards, mending, comics - whatever you like!). It's super sassy grrrl anarchy. With juice and cookies. Come when you can, stay as long as you want! Check out our web site: http://www.actiongrrrlz.org Where? 519 Church St. (Church & Wellesley) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm ----------------------------- Wednesday, May 14, 2008 ----------------------------- "Ethical Lover Poly Group" This group is for discussion and support focusing on issues related to polyamory and non-monogamy and they meet on the second Wednesday of each month. The group is open to anyone who wishes to attend, regardless of gender or sexual identity - the main thing is to be poly/non-monogamy positive. A social gathering usually follows. For more info visit http://elg.queerdiversity.com Where? University of Toronto Women's Centre 563 Spadina Ave. (north of College, south of Harbord, east side of the circle) 7:30pm-10pm ----------------------------- Thursday, May 15, 2008 ----------------------------- "Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting" Gay Fathers of Toronto Meeting is a support group for gay and bisexual fathers. They meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Where? Charles St. YMCA 7:30pm ----------------------------- May 15 - May 25, 2008 ----------------------------- "18th Annual INSIDE OUT Gay & Lesbian Film and Video Festvial" strip.tease. Visit www.insideout.ca for details and ticketing information. ----------------------------- Friday, May 16, 2008 ----------------------------- "SOFFA Voices Toronto" Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies of Trans People meet on the third Friday of every Month. SOFFA Voices Toronto is a peer support group that provides a safe and respectful forum for SOFFAs to explore and share information related to the personal, social, medical, cultural and economic challenges we face on a daily basis. For more information, please contact Liza or Jill at soffatoronto@yahoo.ca Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre 7:30 - 9:30pm ----------------------------- "The Sexxus" On the third Friday of each month, thesexxus, a pansexual play space located in Queen West, hosts a play party specifically designed for bisexuals. Visit us at http://www.thesexxus.net for more information about us and our other events and check out our ad in Xtra! Where? Queen West and Ossington 9pm Event contribution: $20 at the door ----------------------------- Saturday, May 17, 2008 ----------------------------- "Hamilton Bisexual Network Monthly Discussion Meeting" Hamilton Bisexual Network (HBN) is a social networking, sharing, and discussion group for people who identify with or practice bisexuality. HBNıs monthly meetings may discuss issues like coming out, biphobia, identity, marriage, polyamory, LGBTQ community issues, queer parenting and safe sex. HBN welcomes people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, religions, economic statuses and degrees of "out-ness" into a bi-positive environment. HBN affirms different ways of developing identity and the diversity of people's life experiences. Meetings are not, however, just a way to hook-up for a threesome. In order to maintain a safe space confidentiality is paramount. HBN holds its monthly discussion group on the third Saturday of each month. For more info e-mail hamiltonbinet@ yahoo.com Where? The Skydragon Centre - Upstairs Meeting Room 27 King William Street, Hamilton, Ontario. 1pm to 3pm ----------------------------- "SCREWW's Re-Launch Party at Goodhandy's" Performances by Ryan G. Hinds & Miss Teasa Bananarama vs. The Spice Girls - best Brit grrl band www.screww.ca Where? Goodhandy's 120 Church Street Doors open at 10:30pm.  Cover is $7. ----------------------------- Monday, May 19, 2008 ----------------------------- "Integrity" A group for LGBT Anglicans that meets at the on the third Monday of each month for worship and discussion. Where? Church of the Redeemer at Avenue Road and Bloor 7:30pm ----------------------------- UPCOMING EVENTS: ----------------------------- JUNE: Gateways and Growth-Spurts - Kirkridge Retreat June 6th to 8th More info at their website: www.Kirkridge.org PRIDE WEEK: Unified June 20 - 29, 2008 More info at their website: www.pridetoronto.com ****************************************************************** The TBN calendar of events is always available by telephone. Call 416.925.9872 x2810 (Thanks Cheryl!) ****************************************************************** Wanna stay in the loop? Need more detailed information? Subscribe to TBN-Announce! The Toronto Bisexual Network's Announcement eList. 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