***************************** Event List - November 2009 ***************************** "Sorry for cross-posting! - Please forward to BiMoT!" by: Pam "Your Friendly Neighbourhood Event Slut" Check out our website at www.torontobinet.org! Don't Be Shy! If you have or know of any bi-friendly events in the Toronto area in 2009 send them along! Email me at princesswikid@yahoo.com ============================= TBN EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Thursday, November 5, 2009 ----------------------------- "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, November 8, 2009 ----------------------------- "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, November 19, 2009 ----------------------------- "Toronto Bisexual Network Monthly Meeting" 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 ----------------------------- Tuesday, November 24, 2009 ----------------------------- "Bisexual Men of Toronto Monthly Meeting" BiMoT holds its monthly peer support meeting on the forth Tuesday of every month. Social usually follows. Where? Sherbourne Health Centre - Room 1077 333 Sherbourne Street 8pm-9:30pm ============================= BI-FRIENDLY EVENTS ============================= ----------------------------- Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009 ----------------------------- "The 519 Older LGBT Programs" The Older LGBT Program¹s mandate is to provide seniors with opportunities to make deeper connections with their peers by socializing and learning through holding special events, inviting guest speakers and cross-promoting community resources. Programs are free of charge. - NOVEMBER 2 AT 3 P.M. ³KNOCKING BOOTS...BUT KEEP YOUR SOCK ON² A safer sex workshop featuring Michele Cauch, Executive Director of SageHealth Network. SageHealth Network offers unique health promotion workshops focusing on older adults and care providers. Michele will address issues of sexual health regardless of sexual orientation or disability. - NOVEMBER 9 AT 3 P.M. MIND YOUR MOUTH! Members from the Dental team from the City of Toronto will be on hand to discuss oral and dental care in the context of aging. Subjects covered will include the older mouth, healthy and unhealthy mouths, the role bacterial plaque plays on our health, gum disease, cavities, loss of natural teeth, natural teeth denture maintenance. - NOVEMBER 16 AT 3 P.M. Jim Wegg, talks about his life in film through the voice of Film, Deeper than Y. NOVEMBER 23 AT 2 P.M. MOVIE: OPEN SECRETS, dir. José Torrealba (Canada, 2003). This provocative documentary uncovers a lost chapter in Canadian military history: how the Armed Forces dealt with homosexuality during and after World War II. Based on the book Courting Homosexuals in the Military by Paul Jackson. - NOVEMBER 30 AT 3 P.M. GABRIELA¹S ART EXPLORATION: Gabriela is a freeland designer and instructor who will get your creative juices flowing with step by step tutorials using paper, dried botanical parts, glitter and pressed flowers. Whether you want to make paper crowns and tiaras or cards, let your inspiration be your muse. No experience required. Where? 519 Church Street Community Centre - East Room Drop-in begins at 1:00pm Scheduled events begin at 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, November 5, 2009 ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- Friday, November 13, 2009 ----------------------------- "The Cinnamon Hearts' Fairy Tales" A coproduction with The Canadian Wolfman The Cinnamon Hearts & The Canadian Wolfman invite you on a sexy & comedic romp through the bedtime stories of your youth! Sure to leave you howling for more! Where? Goodhandy's (120 Church St) Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm $15 at the door/$10 in advance (at Xtra - 491 Church St & The Bean - 388 College St) or with student card ----------------------------- Saturday, November 14, 2009 ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- Monday, November 16, 2009 ----------------------------- "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 ----------------------------- Thursday, November 19, 2009 ----------------------------- "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, November 20, 2009 ----------------------------- "SCREWW Dance" www.screww.ca Where? Goodhandy's 120 Church Street Doors open at 10:30pm. Cover is $7 ----------------------------- "Bi Women's Film Club" The Bi Women's Film club is a group of queer women who watch and discuss queer films together once a month (usually every 3rd Friday of the month). For details about upcoming films, please go to: http://www.plateofstars.com/filmclub/index.htm Where? Location is at a member's home, please contact Nicole at plateofstars@yahoo.ca for information about the next film night. Movie starts at 8:15pm. Social usually follows. ----------------------------- Saturday, November 21, 2009 ----------------------------- "Cherry Bomb" SWEAT.DANCE.CRUISE. DJs Cozmic Cat & Denise Benson For queer women and our friends on the second to last Saturday of each month. cherrybombtoronto.com Where? Andy Poolhall 489 College Street 9pm - 3am Free before 10pm $6 Cover ****************************************************************** 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. Drop a note to: tbn-announce-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ****************************************************************** Please note: This list may not include all the information regarding the events (ie. menu availability, wheelchair accessibility, contact info). Feel free to research any event you wish to attend to find out more information. ******************************************************************