***************************** Event List - June 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 ***PRIDE WEEK IS FROM JUNE 20th to June 29th*** ***The DYKE MARCH IS JUNE 28th & The PRIDE PARADE is JUNE 29th*** ============================= TBN EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, June 5, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Women of Toronto Monthly Meeting" :) *** THIS EVENT IS FOR GROWN UPS! *** :) 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, June 8, 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, June 19, 2008 ----------------------------- "Toronto Bisexual Network Monthly Meeting" :) *** THIS EVENT IS FOR GROWN UPS! *** :) Toronto Bisexual Network holds its mixed monthly peer support meeting the third Thursday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre 8pm-10pm ----------------------------- Wednesday, June 25, 2008 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Men of Toronto Monthly Meeting" :) *** THIS EVENT IS GROWN UPS! *** :) 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 ============================= ----------------------------- Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre - East Room 3:00pm Free Admission ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- Thursday, June 5, 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 ----------------------------- June 6-8, 2008 ----------------------------- "Gateways and Growth-Spurts" Daniel Helminiak, Virginia Mollenkott Jesus told us to enter the small narrow gate that leads to life. Could he have been referring to those moments when we suddenly face opportunities to grow rapidly -- or else to cower in fear? Some of these gateways are pleasant: falling in love, starting a desireable job. But some are unpleasant: bereavement, loss, being attacked, dealing with childhood abuse, changing our gender concepts, or other long-held beliefs, death. Where? LGBT mixed Christian retreat in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania $325 (US) details: kirkridge.org ----------------------------- Saturday, June 7, 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: 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) ----------------------------- Wednesday, June 11, 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 ----------------------------- Saturday, June 14, 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 ----------------------------- Thursday, June 19, 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 ----------------------------- Friday, June 20, 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 ----------------------------- Monday, June 23, 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 ****************************************************************** 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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