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1	2	3 Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in September 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Housing Help Drop-In Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm  Housing Listings  Housing Search Help  Housing Connections application/update  Transfer applications  Learn how to secure & maintain housing  Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space  Clothing Access Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley) Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information email Lawrence Dutchession ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213 See more details •	4 Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women September 4, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 200 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3Y1, Canada Are you a woman living with HIV? (cis & trans inclusive) Meet & Learn at the: Hassle Free Clinic, in collaboration with PWA & Casey House invite you for the twice monthly drop-in HIV+ Women’s Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic. Learn, socialize, and share your knowledge the first & third Wednesday of every month on women’s health issues from a harm reduction perspective in a safe, confidential space. Some opportunity for individual nursing consultation Date: 4 September, 2019 Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm Topic: Harm Reduction Kyle Vose – PWA Location: PWA, 200 Gerrard St E. 2nd Floor For More Information contact: esther@hasslefreeclinic.org or call Esther on 416 922 3549 ext. 123 Childcare Subsidy available upon proven eligibility Tokens available upon request See more details ACT - Give HIV the Finger! ACT - Give HIV the Finger! September 4, 2019 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is offering free and anonymous rapid HIV testing for cis and trans guys into guys. - No appointment required - Counsellors available on site - Shorter wait times WHEN: Wednesdays 4:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor See more details Black CAP - Harm Reduction Drop-In Black CAP - Harm Reduction Drop-In September 4, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm HARM REDUCTION DROP-IN FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH A GROUP FOR BLACK, AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN PEOPLE Come in and enjoy great conversations, movies, and refreshments! Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor Contact Us: Harm Reduction Peer Educator Tel: (416) 977-9955 EXT. 258 Email: a.persaud@black-cap.com See more details • • •	5 Casey House: HIV & Mental Health Series in collaboration with St. Michael’s Hospital - Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing for Trans Women living with HIV Casey House: HIV & Mental Health Series in collaboration with St. Michael’s Hospital - Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing for Trans Women living with HIV September 5, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm The 519, 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9, Canada Please join us on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 for the Casey House: HIV & Mental Health Series in collaboration with St. Michael’s Hospital. Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing for Trans Women living with HIV with Yasmeen Persad 519 Church St. 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration is required at registration@caseyhouse.ca This educational series is for health care and support service providers caring for people living with, at risk for and affected by HIV. Yasmeen Persad is the coordinator for the Trans Women and HIV Research Initiative (TWIRI) at Women's College Hospital. Originally from the Caribbean, she has been sharing knowledge and helping to build capacity around LGBTQ & Trans community inclusion and support to front-line workers, for the past 8 years. Yasmeen works at The 519 in the education and training department as a facilitator delivering workshops on trans issues. Her experience ranges from working with trans youth, HIV positive women, sex workers and many other diverse populations. She is a longtime community activist and in 2018 was the Trans March Grand Marshal. Yasmeen has presented at many universities across North America. She has been part of ground-breaking recognition of trans women as women in the Violence Against Women sector. We look forward to seeing you there! All the best, Maureen & the Education Team at Casey House See more details ACT - Women's Zone ACT - Women's Zone September 5, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Are you looking for other women to connect and learn with? Women’s Zone provides a welcoming and safer space for all women (trans, cis and femme folks) living with HIV, and provides an opportunity to socialize, learn and cook together throughout the month. Women's Zone is held 3 Thursdays a month from 1 - 4 pm at 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor. Dates: Thursday, August 1 I Thursday, August 8 I Thursday, August 31 Thursday, September 5 I Thursday, September 12 I Thursday, September 26 Register Today! More Information Savannah Nast snast@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 219 See more details PYO - Youth Drop in PYO - Youth Drop in September 5, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A support program for people (16-29) living with HIV. Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a program held every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. for young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community. We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample: healthy relationships HIV disclosure finding the right medications and health professionals for you More Information Rob Cumming pyo@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 265 See more details Black CAP - Socialite 411 Black CAP - Socialite 411 September 5, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada SOCIALITE 411 EVERY OTHER THURSDAY A GROUP FOR BLACK, MSM, QUEER, BISEXUAL, QUESTIONING &TRANS YOUTH 16-29 This is a bi-weekly, Drop-in peer support group for African, Caribbean and Black Gay/ Bi/Queer/Trans/Questioning male identified 16 – 29 years old. Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor Contact Us: David Kd Soomarie MsM Outreach Coordinator Tel: (416) 977-9955 EXT. 242 Email: David Soomarie See more details • • • •	6 Meet N' Eat Meet N' Eat September 6, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada MEET ‘N EAT To register, or for more information, contact Savannah, Community Programming Coordinator 416-340-8484 ext. 219 snast@actoronto.org. A friendly hot lunch served every Friday, from 11 to 1pm. Open & free to all people living with HIV. AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON, M4Y 1Y5 T 416-340-2437 W actoronto.org E ask@actoronto.org See more details •	7 Action Positive, APAA le Centre francophone de Toronto - Groupe de soutien Rencontre mensuelle Action Positive, APAA le Centre francophone de Toronto - Groupe de soutien Rencontre mensuelle September 7, 2019 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Africans in Partnership Against AIDS, 2nd Floor, 526 Richmond St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1R3, Canada Groupe de soutien Rencontre mensuelle Une collaboration entre le Centre francophone de Toronto, Africans in Partnership Against Aids et Action positive, ce groupe de soutien est dédié aux personnes francophones et francophiles vivant avec le VIH. Nos rencontres ont lieu tous les premiers samedis du mois. Quand? Le samedi 7 septembre de 12h à 15h Où? APAA (526, rue Richmond Est) Support group Monthly meeting A collaboration between the Francophone Center of Toronto, Africans in Partnership against Aids and Action Positive, this support group is dedicated to Francophone and Francophile people living with HIV. Our meetings take place every first Saturday of the month. When? Saturday, September 7th from noon to 3 pm Or? APAA (526 Richmond Street East) See more details •
8	9 Black CAP - Rainbow Sistas Black CAP - Rainbow Sistas September 9, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada RAINBOW SISTAS FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH A GROUP FOR BLACK, AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN WOMEN This is a monthly drop-in, peer discussion group for Lesbian/Bi/Queer/Trans/Questioning Women. A safe group offering information and educational workshops on issues such as sexual health, mental health, coming out & settlement in Canada. Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: 1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor Contact Us: Kemar Brown PHA Settlement Coordinator Tel: (416) 977-9955 EXT. 288 Email: k.brown@black-cap.com See more details Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners September 9, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Atelier pour tous Tai-chi pour débutants Notre séance d’introduction au tai-chi cet été fut un grand succès! À la demande générale de plusieurs participants, nous vous offrons des séances de tai-chi pour débutants toutes les semaines en septembre et en octobre. Avec notre instructrice, Johanne Safar, venez vous initier aux postures et aux mouvements de base du tai-chi taoïste qui visent à assouplir le corps et à libérer les tensions. Quand? Tous les lundis de 18h à 20h à partir du 9 septembre Où? Fife House (490, rue Sherbourne) Tai Chi for beginners Our introduction to tai chi this summer was a great success! At the general request of several participants, we offer beginners tai chi sessions every week in September and October. With our instructor, Johanne Safar, come introduce yourself to the basic postures and movements of Taoist Tai Chi, which aim to soften the body and release tension. When? Every Monday from 18h to 20h from September 9th Or? Fife House (490 Sherbourne Street) See more details ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality September 9, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on Crystal Meth and Sexuality for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. Although not an abstinent-based program this group is designed for guys who want to stop – and have managed to go a few weeks with use in the past few months – and discuss how Meth and Sex are related in their life. The program starts Monday, August 19, at ACT – 543 Yonge street, 4th floor, from 6:30 to 8:30. This group is free, for all gay/bi/queer men, including gay men of color, trans men and men living with or affected by HIV. Food and TTC token will be provided. For more information or to register, contact vfrancoeur@actoronto.org See more details • • •	10 Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in September 10, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Housing Help Drop-In Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm  Housing Listings  Housing Search Help  Housing Connections application/update  Transfer applications  Learn how to secure & maintain housing  Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space  Clothing Access Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley) Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information email Lawrence Dutchession ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213 See more details ACT - Women's Coffee Night ACT - Women's Coffee Night September 10, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Eat. Connect. Share. Learn. Women's Coffee Night is a social and supportive environment open to all women living with HIV. This includes trans, cis, and femme women. Relax, eat & participate in group activities ranging from presentations about mental, physical & sexual health, arts & crafts, and skill building! This event is held twice monthly & dinner is served. WHEN: September 10th I September 24th WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor More Information Savannah Nast snast@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 ext. 219 See more details • •	11 ACT - Give HIV the Finger! ACT - Give HIV the Finger! September 11, 2019 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is offering free and anonymous rapid HIV testing for cis and trans guys into guys. - No appointment required - Counsellors available on site - Shorter wait times WHEN: Wednesdays 4:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor See more details •	12 WHAI Coordinators teleconference WHAI Coordinators teleconference September 12, 2019 See more details ACT - Women's Zone ACT - Women's Zone September 12, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Are you looking for other women to connect and learn with? Women’s Zone provides a welcoming and safer space for all women (trans, cis and femme folks) living with HIV, and provides an opportunity to socialize, learn and cook together throughout the month. Women's Zone is held 3 Thursdays a month from 1 - 4 pm at 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor. Dates: Thursday, August 1 I Thursday, August 8 I Thursday, August 31 Thursday, September 5 I Thursday, September 12 I Thursday, September 26 Register Today! More Information Savannah Nast snast@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 219 See more details PYO - Youth Drop in PYO - Youth Drop in September 12, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A support program for people (16-29) living with HIV. Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a program held every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. for young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community. We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample: healthy relationships HIV disclosure finding the right medications and health professionals for you More Information Rob Cumming pyo@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 265 See more details Action Positive - Les pratiques et régimes alimentaires populaires Action Positive - Les pratiques et régimes alimentaires populaires September 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Végétarisme, végétalisme, flexitarisme, pesco-végétarisme, jeûne intermittent, régime crudivore, régime faible en glucides… Alice Lin, diététiste du Centre francophone de Toronto, est de retour avec nous pour discuter des pratiques et régimes alimentaires populaires et de leurs effets sur notre santé. Quand? Le jeudi 12 septembre de 18h à 20h Où? Fife House (490, rue Sherbourne) Popular practices and diets Vegetarianism, veganism, flexitarianism, peso-vegetarianism, intermittent fasting, raw diet, low carbohydrate diet ... Alice Lin, dietitian at the Center francophone de Toronto, is back with us to discuss the popular practices and diets and their effects on our diet. health. When? Thursday, September 12 from 18h to 20h Or? Fife House (490 Sherbourne Street) See more details ACAS - Annual General Meeting ACAS - Annual General Meeting September 12, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Casey House, 119 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1P2, Canada On behalf of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), it is my pleasure to invite you to our 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, September 12 from 7:15 – 8:30p.m. at Casey House, 119 Isabella St, Toronto. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. A light dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Please RSVP with Mina by email at officeadmin@acas.org or by phone at (416) 963 – 4300 by Wednesday, September 11. See more details • • • • •	13 Meet N' Eat Meet N' Eat September 13, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada MEET ‘N EAT To register, or for more information, contact Savannah, Community Programming Coordinator 416-340-8484 ext. 219 snast@actoronto.org. A friendly hot lunch served every Friday, from 11 to 1pm. Open & free to all people living with HIV. AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON, M4Y 1Y5 T 416-340-2437 W actoronto.org E ask@actoronto.org See more details •	14 PLDI - Governance Training PLDI - Governance Training September 14, 2019 - September 16, 2019 Toronto, ON, Canada See more details AIDS Walk Toronto AIDS Walk Toronto September 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This year, we are shaking things up by taking our walk to the streets at night! Join us on Saturday, September 14th at Barbara Hall Park as we raise our funds and our voices, smash stigma, and bring our light to the dark! Register for the #AIDSWalkTO today! www.aidswalktoronto.ca See more details • •
15 PLDI - Governance Training PLDI - Governance Training September 14, 2019 - September 16, 2019 Toronto, ON, Canada See more details •	16 PLDI - Governance Training PLDI - Governance Training September 14, 2019 - September 16, 2019 Toronto, ON, Canada See more details Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners September 16, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Atelier pour tous Tai-chi pour débutants Notre séance d’introduction au tai-chi cet été fut un grand succès! À la demande générale de plusieurs participants, nous vous offrons des séances de tai-chi pour débutants toutes les semaines en septembre et en octobre. Avec notre instructrice, Johanne Safar, venez vous initier aux postures et aux mouvements de base du tai-chi taoïste qui visent à assouplir le corps et à libérer les tensions. Quand? Tous les lundis de 18h à 20h à partir du 9 septembre Où? Fife House (490, rue Sherbourne) Tai Chi for beginners Our introduction to tai chi this summer was a great success! At the general request of several participants, we offer beginners tai chi sessions every week in September and October. With our instructor, Johanne Safar, come introduce yourself to the basic postures and movements of Taoist Tai Chi, which aim to soften the body and release tension. When? Every Monday from 18h to 20h from September 9th Or? Fife House (490 Sherbourne Street) See more details ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality September 16, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on Crystal Meth and Sexuality for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. Although not an abstinent-based program this group is designed for guys who want to stop – and have managed to go a few weeks with use in the past few months – and discuss how Meth and Sex are related in their life. The program starts Monday, August 19, at ACT – 543 Yonge street, 4th floor, from 6:30 to 8:30. This group is free, for all gay/bi/queer men, including gay men of color, trans men and men living with or affected by HIV. Food and TTC token will be provided. For more information or to register, contact vfrancoeur@actoronto.org See more details • • •	17 Action Positive - I = I et les lois sur le dévoilement Action Positive - I = I et les lois sur le dévoilement September 17, 2019 AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Entre-femmes I = I et les lois sur le dévoilement Il existe un consensus scientifique international sur le fait qu’une personne séropositive ayant une charge virale indétectable ne transmet pas le VIH sexuellement. Mais, les lois sur le dévoilement de son statut VIH reflètent-elles cette nouvelle réalité? Venez rencontrer Jean Nicolas Yacoub, avocat du Centre francophone de Toronto, qui répondra à vos questions et fera le point sur I=I et le dévoilement. Quand? Le mardi 17 septembre de 13h à 16h Où? ACT (543, rue Yonge, 4e étage) I = I, U=U and the laws on the unveiling (disclosure) There is an international scientific consensus that an HIV-positive person with undetectable viral load does not sexually transmit HIV. But, do the laws on the disclosure of its HIV status reflect this new reality? Come and meet Jean Nicolas Yacoub, a lawyer from the Center francophone de Toronto, who will answer your questions and give an update on I = I and the unveiling. When? Tuesday, September 17 from 1 pm to 4 pm Or? ACT (543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor) See more details Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in September 17, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Housing Help Drop-In Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm  Housing Listings  Housing Search Help  Housing Connections application/update  Transfer applications  Learn how to secure & maintain housing  Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space  Clothing Access Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley) Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information email Lawrence Dutchession ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213 See more details • •	18 HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access September 18, 2019 - September 19, 2019 Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada Registration is now open for HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access Training Dates: Wednesday , September 18th and Thursday, September 19th 2019 Location: Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 Directions: Take the subway to King Station and walk 2 minutes Advance Registration is required. To register please contact: Dale Maitland Tel: 416-646-7582 Fax: 416-642-1577 E-mail: dalem@regentparkchc.org The Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) offers this training opportunity free of charge. PHAs are encouraged to attend. A course Certificate is provide at the end of the Training (CONDITIONS APPLY) The following is an overview of the training for the two-day workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4.00p.m. SECTION ONE: Information on HIV/AIDS and Immigration 1. Introduction to the Immigration and Refugee Experience This workshop will introduce participants to the structure of the immigration and refugee system, different stages of the processes, implications of HIV to potential applicants, and the services and health coverage eligibility for people with different status. In addition, participants will learn communication skills that can help facilitate discussion of Immigration status and also get updated information about the recent changes. 2. HIV/AIDS and Immigration Using case scenarios and lived experiences, this workshop will help participants to learn about the complex issues and barriers facing immigrant or refugee living with HIV/AIDS as well as strategies to address these challenges. SECTION TWO: Skills Development 3. Working Effectively with Your Service Providers This workshop will facilitate participants to develop a healthy and positive working relationship with their legal service provider. 4. Service Access Advocacy This workshop will facilitate participants to increase their awareness on existing resources, and to synthesize skills for advocating for service access for immigrant/refugee PHAs and improving related systemic policies. See more details Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women September 18, 2019 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm 200 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 3Y1, Canada The Hassle Free Clinic, in collaboration with the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation & Casey House, Are you a woman living with HIV? (cis & trans inclusive) Meet & Learn at the: Hassle Free Clinic, in collaboration with PWA & Casey House invite you for the twice monthly drop-in HIV+ Women’s Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic. Learn, socialize, and share your knowledge the first & third Wednesday of every month on women’s health issues from a harm reduction perspective in a safe, confidential space. Some opportunity for individual nursing consultation Date: 18 September, 2019 Time: 1.30 – 3.30pm Topic: Self-Care Strategies for the Mind Location: PWA, 200 Gerrard St E. 2nd Floor For More Information contact: esther@hasslefreeclinic.org or call Esther on 416 922 3549 ext. 123 Childcare Subsidy available upon proven eligibility Tokens available upon request See more details ACT - Give HIV the Finger! ACT - Give HIV the Finger! September 18, 2019 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is offering free and anonymous rapid HIV testing for cis and trans guys into guys. - No appointment required - Counsellors available on site - Shorter wait times WHEN: Wednesdays 4:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor See more details Black CAP - Harm Reduction Drop-In Black CAP - Harm Reduction Drop-In September 18, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm HARM REDUCTION DROP-IN FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH A GROUP FOR BLACK, AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN PEOPLE Come in and enjoy great conversations, movies, and refreshments! Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor Contact Us: Harm Reduction Peer Educator Tel: (416) 977-9955 EXT. 258 Email: a.persaud@black-cap.com See more details • • • •	19 HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access September 18, 2019 - September 19, 2019 Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada Registration is now open for HIV/AIDS & Immigration Service Access Training Dates: Wednesday , September 18th and Thursday, September 19th 2019 Location: Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8 Directions: Take the subway to King Station and walk 2 minutes Advance Registration is required. To register please contact: Dale Maitland Tel: 416-646-7582 Fax: 416-642-1577 E-mail: dalem@regentparkchc.org The Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT) offers this training opportunity free of charge. PHAs are encouraged to attend. A course Certificate is provide at the end of the Training (CONDITIONS APPLY) The following is an overview of the training for the two-day workshop from 9:00 a.m. to 4.00p.m. SECTION ONE: Information on HIV/AIDS and Immigration 1. Introduction to the Immigration and Refugee Experience This workshop will introduce participants to the structure of the immigration and refugee system, different stages of the processes, implications of HIV to potential applicants, and the services and health coverage eligibility for people with different status. In addition, participants will learn communication skills that can help facilitate discussion of Immigration status and also get updated information about the recent changes. 2. HIV/AIDS and Immigration Using case scenarios and lived experiences, this workshop will help participants to learn about the complex issues and barriers facing immigrant or refugee living with HIV/AIDS as well as strategies to address these challenges. SECTION TWO: Skills Development 3. Working Effectively with Your Service Providers This workshop will facilitate participants to develop a healthy and positive working relationship with their legal service provider. 4. Service Access Advocacy This workshop will facilitate participants to increase their awareness on existing resources, and to synthesize skills for advocating for service access for immigrant/refugee PHAs and improving related systemic policies. See more details PYO - Youth Drop in PYO - Youth Drop in September 19, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A support program for people (16-29) living with HIV. Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a program held every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. for young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community. We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample: healthy relationships HIV disclosure finding the right medications and health professionals for you More Information Rob Cumming pyo@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 265 See more details OAN Annual Meeting OAN Annual Meeting September 19, 2019 5:00 pm - September 21, 2019 9:00 pm See more details Black CAP - Socialite 411 Black CAP - Socialite 411 September 19, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada SOCIALITE 411 EVERY OTHER THURSDAY A GROUP FOR BLACK, MSM, QUEER, BISEXUAL, QUESTIONING &TRANS YOUTH 16-29 This is a bi-weekly, Drop-in peer support group for African, Caribbean and Black Gay/ Bi/Queer/Trans/Questioning male identified 16 – 29 years old. Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor Contact Us: David Kd Soomarie MsM Outreach Coordinator Tel: (416) 977-9955 EXT. 242 Email: David Soomarie See more details • • • •	20 Meet N' Eat Meet N' Eat September 20, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada MEET ‘N EAT To register, or for more information, contact Savannah, Community Programming Coordinator 416-340-8484 ext. 219 snast@actoronto.org. A friendly hot lunch served every Friday, from 11 to 1pm. Open & free to all people living with HIV. AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON, M4Y 1Y5 T 416-340-2437 W actoronto.org E ask@actoronto.org See more details OAN Annual Meeting OAN Annual Meeting September 19, 2019 5:00 pm - September 21, 2019 9:00 pm See more details • •	21 OAN Annual Meeting OAN Annual Meeting September 19, 2019 5:00 pm - September 21, 2019 9:00 pm See more details •
22	23 Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners September 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Atelier pour tous Tai-chi pour débutants Notre séance d’introduction au tai-chi cet été fut un grand succès! À la demande générale de plusieurs participants, nous vous offrons des séances de tai-chi pour débutants toutes les semaines en septembre et en octobre. Avec notre instructrice, Johanne Safar, venez vous initier aux postures et aux mouvements de base du tai-chi taoïste qui visent à assouplir le corps et à libérer les tensions. Quand? Tous les lundis de 18h à 20h à partir du 9 septembre Où? Fife House (490, rue Sherbourne) Tai Chi for beginners Our introduction to tai chi this summer was a great success! At the general request of several participants, we offer beginners tai chi sessions every week in September and October. With our instructor, Johanne Safar, come introduce yourself to the basic postures and movements of Taoist Tai Chi, which aim to soften the body and release tension. When? Every Monday from 18h to 20h from September 9th Or? Fife House (490 Sherbourne Street) See more details ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality September 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on Crystal Meth and Sexuality for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. Although not an abstinent-based program this group is designed for guys who want to stop – and have managed to go a few weeks with use in the past few months – and discuss how Meth and Sex are related in their life. The program starts Monday, August 19, at ACT – 543 Yonge street, 4th floor, from 6:30 to 8:30. This group is free, for all gay/bi/queer men, including gay men of color, trans men and men living with or affected by HIV. Food and TTC token will be provided. For more information or to register, contact vfrancoeur@actoronto.org See more details • •	24 Central Opening Doors Conference: No One Left Behind Central Opening Doors Conference: No One Left Behind September 24, 2019 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Novotel Toronto Vaughan - 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive - Vaughan, ON L4K 0B9 - Canada For details, link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-opening-doors-conference-no-one-left-behind-tickets-64367708549 See more details Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in Fife House - Housing Help Drop- in September 24, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Housing Help Drop-In Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm  Housing Listings  Housing Search Help  Housing Connections application/update  Transfer applications  Learn how to secure & maintain housing  Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space  Clothing Access Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley) Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis. For more information email Lawrence Dutchession ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213 See more details PWA - Annual General Meeting PWA - Annual General Meeting September 24, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Toronto PWA Foundation, 200 Gerrard St E 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5A 2E6, Canada See more details ACT - Women's Coffee Night ACT - Women's Coffee Night September 24, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Eat. Connect. Share. Learn. Women's Coffee Night is a social and supportive environment open to all women living with HIV. This includes trans, cis, and femme women. Relax, eat & participate in group activities ranging from presentations about mental, physical & sexual health, arts & crafts, and skill building! This event is held twice monthly & dinner is served. WHEN: September 10th I September 24th WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor More Information Savannah Nast snast@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 ext. 219 See more details • • • •	25 The 519 - Annual General Meeting The 519 - Annual General Meeting September 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The 519 is committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities in Toronto and beyond. We would love it if you would join us in this work. Support The 519. The 519 Annual General Meeting – 2019/20 The 519 and our Board of Management invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in our Grand Ballroom from 6 to 8 pm. • Registration and dinner: 5:30pm • Business meeting: 6:30pm All members, supporters, and friends of The 519 are welcome to attend. To be able to vote, you must be a Member in good standing living within The 519's catchment area. Notice of Annual General Meeting 2019/20 Voting Eligibility and Membership You can vote for Board of Management nominees for 2019/20 at our AGM if you are an existing member of The 519 and live within our catchment area bounded by Bloor, Bay, Gerrard, and Parliament streets. If you live within the catchment area but are not a member, you can still be eligible to vote if you sign up as a Member by Sunday, August 25, 2019. If you used to be a member and want to renew your membership in time to vote at the AGM, you can do so anytime up to Wednesday, September 25, 2019 by 12pm. Become a Member or Renew Your Membership Call for Nominations The 519 Board of Management is currently seeking candidates for a minimum two-year term (October 2019 - September 2021) who possess a robust mix of skills, knowledge and experience, and reflect the diversity of the communities that The 519 works with. In order to be elected to our Board of Management, the nominee and nominators (2) must be members of The 519. Membership is the best way for you to show your support for The 519. Your involvement helps keep our community vibrant, diverse and connected. Recruitment Priorities: The Board's recruitment priorities include continuing to advance the representation of: • Individuals from a cross-section of age groups • Members of diverse racial and ethno-cultural communities • Members from Indigenous communities • Women • Trans/ Non-binary people • People with disabilities Skill and Experience Priorities: Deep understanding and demonstrated competencies in: • Philanthropy and fundraising • Community services sector • Community neighbourhood development/ planning • Strategic communications • Board leadership and development Eligibility Criteria Nominees must meet the following minimum requirements: • Be over the age of 18 • Be a resident of the City of Toronto (residency includes living in the City of Toronto, owning or tenanting land there, or being the spouse of an owner or tenant) • Be a current Member of the 519. At least 6 of the 11 elected members must reside in The 519's catchment area. The catchment area is bounded by Bay, Bloor, Parliament, and Gerrard streets • not be in a restricted category as defined in the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy The 519 also requires confirmation of the following: • Membership status - be a member of The 519 • Your two nominators must be members of The 519 • The contact information of two members of The 519 who have agreed to nominate you for the Board of Management • Provide signed declaration offering full disclosure of any conflict of interest or perceived, and declaring your understanding and commitment to fulfill the role of a Board Member • A copy of your current resume or curriculum vitae • A short biography that will be published on The519.org • a photo of yourself that will be published on The519.org during the nomination process Please review The 519 policies and strategic priorities here. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in becoming a Board member, please apply on or before Thursday, August 22, 2019 by 5pm by filling out the Application and Nomination Form. Application and Nomination Form All candidates that meet the eligibility requirements will be interviewed by the Nominations Committee either on September 9 and 10, 2019. Nominees will be notified of their status by September 16, 2019. Voting will take place on September 25, 2019, at our Annual General Meeting. See more details Black CAP- Annual General Meeting Black CAP- Annual General Meeting September 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 25th of September, 2019; at 6:30 pm. Our AGM is an opportunity to update you on Black CAP's work over the past year, share information on where the agency is heading, elect board members, celebrate our achievements and socialize with other members of our community. Please be mindful that only members can vote at our AGM. If you are not a Black CAP member please call or email us and we will send you a membership application. You can also become a member at the AGM. We hope you can join us for this important event. Please RSVP by calling (416) 977 9955 or by emailing info@black-cap.com. If you have any questions regarding the AGM please feel free to reach out to us. R.S.V.P. CONNECT WITH US! Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention \| 20 Victoria St. 4th floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2N8 Canada Unsubscribe thn@torontohivaidsnetwork.org Update Profile \| About Constant Contact Sent by info@black-cap.com in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! See more details ACT - Loved Ones ACT - Loved Ones September 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada What He Means By PnP Whether he is your friend, son, boyfriend, or anything in between, Crystal Meth can affect the gay, bi and queer men in our lives and our communities. This free workshop is designed to help you support and understand a loved one who is using Crystal Meth. WHEN: Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm WHERE: 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor Register Today! More Information Vincent Francoeur vfrancoeur@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 229 See more details • • •	26 ACT - Women's Zone ACT - Women's Zone September 26, 2019 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Are you looking for other women to connect and learn with? Women’s Zone provides a welcoming and safer space for all women (trans, cis and femme folks) living with HIV, and provides an opportunity to socialize, learn and cook together throughout the month. Women's Zone is held 3 Thursdays a month from 1 - 4 pm at 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor. Dates: Thursday, August 1 I Thursday, August 8 I Thursday, August 31 Thursday, September 5 I Thursday, September 12 I Thursday, September 26 Register Today! More Information Savannah Nast snast@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 219 See more details PYO - Youth Drop in PYO - Youth Drop in September 26, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm A support program for people (16-29) living with HIV. Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a program held every Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. for young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community. We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample: healthy relationships HIV disclosure finding the right medications and health professionals for you More Information Rob Cumming pyo@actoronto.org 416-340-8484 Ext. 265 See more details PWA - Speak Art Loud PWA - Speak Art Loud September 26, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Toronto PWA Foundation, 200 Gerrard St E 2nd floor, Toronto, ON M5A 2E6, Canada SPEAK ART LOUD! For LGBTQ2S+ Women (cis, trans, non-binary, femme) Living with HIV/AIDS An 11 Week Peer Facilitated Community Arts Workshop Series Registration required, please email Kyle at kvose@pwatoronto.org See more details 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations AGM 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations AGM September 26, 2019 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations, 145 Front St E #105, Toronto, ON M5A 1E3, Canada See more details • • • •	27 Meet N' Eat Meet N' Eat September 27, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:15 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada MEET ‘N EAT To register, or for more information, contact Savannah, Community Programming Coordinator 416-340-8484 ext. 219 snast@actoronto.org. A friendly hot lunch served every Friday, from 11 to 1pm. Open & free to all people living with HIV. AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) 543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor, Toronto ON, M4Y 1Y5 T 416-340-2437 W actoronto.org E ask@actoronto.org See more details AIDS Committee of Toronto - Annual General Meeting AIDS Committee of Toronto - Annual General Meeting September 27, 2019 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada https://www.actoronto.org/events-news/calendar-of-events/event-details?&eventID=255 Join us on Friday, September 27th at the 519 for our Annual General Meeting. This event is for members and supporters of ACT to come together to review the agency's past year, including financial health and major achievements. This information is synthesized into the agency's Annual Report, which will be available in printed form. It's also the time where new and returning Board Members stand for (re)election by ACT members. By becoming a member of ACT you help to ensure we continue to make a difference for people living with, affected by, and at risk for HIV and AIDS in Toronto. This event is wheelchair accessible and ASL interpretation will be available. RSVP today. Register Today! See more details • •	28 Action Positive - Connections Tour historique du village Church-Wellesley Action Positive - Connections Tour historique du village Church-Wellesley September 28, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm AIDS Committee of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada Nos sorties mensuelles Connections nous permettent d’explorer différents quartiers de Toronto : architecture, faits historiques, espaces verts… Nous avons l’occasion de faire de belles découvertes, tout en profitant d'une bonne marche santé. Pour notre prochaine sortie, nous vous proposons un tour historique du village Church-Wellesley, quartier et lieu de rassemblement de la communauté LGBTQ+. Quand? Le samedi 28 septembre de 13h à 15h Où? ACT (543, rue Yonge, 4e étage) connections Historic Church-Wellesley Village Tour Our Connections monthly outings allow us to explore different areas of Toronto: architecture, historical facts, green spaces ... We have the opportunity to make some great discoveries, while enjoying a healthy walk. For our next outing, we offer a historic tour of Church-Wellesley Village, a neighborhood and gathering place for the LGBTQ + community. When? Saturday, September 28 from 13h to 15h Or? ACT (543 Yonge Street, 4th Floor) See more details •
29	30 Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners Action Positive - Tai-chi pour débutants - Tai Chi for beginners September 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Atelier pour tous Tai-chi pour débutants Notre séance d’introduction au tai-chi cet été fut un grand succès! À la demande générale de plusieurs participants, nous vous offrons des séances de tai-chi pour débutants toutes les semaines en septembre et en octobre. Avec notre instructrice, Johanne Safar, venez vous initier aux postures et aux mouvements de base du tai-chi taoïste qui visent à assouplir le corps et à libérer les tensions. Quand? Tous les lundis de 18h à 20h à partir du 9 septembre Où? Fife House (490, rue Sherbourne) Tai Chi for beginners Our introduction to tai chi this summer was a great success! At the general request of several participants, we offer beginners tai chi sessions every week in September and October. With our instructor, Johanne Safar, come introduce yourself to the basic postures and movements of Taoist Tai Chi, which aim to soften the body and release tension. When? Every Monday from 18h to 20h from September 9th Or? Fife House (490 Sherbourne Street) See more details BLACK CAP - Foreign Integration BLACK CAP - Foreign Integration September 30, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention, 20 Victoria Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON M5C 2N8, Canada FOREIGN INTEGRATION LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH We are a social, cultural and educational support group created in September of 2009 for LGBT newcomers by Black CAP’s LGBT Settlement Program. The group serves to foster the educational, social and cultural development of LGBT Black, African and Caribbean newcomers to Canada. We also provide a safe space for LGBT newcomers to interact with other members of the Black LGBT community of Toronto. Where: BLACK CAP Board Room When: LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor See more details ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality ACT - Crystal Meth and Sexuality September 30, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on Crystal Meth and Sexuality for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. Although not an abstinent-based program this group is designed for guys who want to stop – and have managed to go a few weeks with use in the past few months – and discuss how Meth and Sex are related in their life. The program starts Monday, August 19, at ACT – 543 Yonge street, 4th floor, from 6:30 to 8:30. This group is free, for all gay/bi/queer men, including gay men of color, trans men and men living with or affected by HIV. Food and TTC token will be provided. For more information or to register, contact vfrancoeur@actoronto.org See more details • • •