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				1 Gay Mens Sexual Health (GMSH)- Symposium Gay Mens Sexual Health (GMSH)- Symposium November 1, 2018 9:00 am - November 2, 2018 5:00 pm See more details Toronto Fast Track Cities - Town Hall Toronto Fast Track Cities - Town Hall November 1, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm The 519, 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9, Canada, Ballroom It’s up to us! Come out and discuss how we can end the HIV epidemic in Toronto, together. The world is at a tipping point in stopping HIV. We have the knowledge and tools we need to prevent new infections and improve care. Cities around the world have joined the UNAIDS call to become Fast Track Cities. They have made a commitment to try to end the HIV epidemic in their city. These cities are changing the way they work. They are finding new ways to connect with hard-to-reach populations. They are making it easier for people to get tested. They are strengthening their prevention programs as well as support and treatment services. And they are fighting stigma. Their efforts are paying off! They’ve seen dramatic drops in new infections and better more comprehensive care for people living with HIV. We believe Toronto should step up and join this global initiative. It’s up to us. Please join us, share your ideas and let’s work together to end the HIV epidemic in Toronto. Thursday, November 1, 2018. 519 Church St, Toronto 5:30 to 8pm — Presentation and Town Hall meeting The 519 is an accessible facility with a ramp, elevator, and all-gender washrooms. Ending the HIV Epidemic in Toronto See more details ACT - Body Image ACT - Body Image November 1, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on body image and self-esteem for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. The program starts Thursday, October 4th, 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 Attached to this e-mail is the poster for this program. See more details • • •	2 Gay Mens Sexual Health (GMSH)- Symposium Gay Mens Sexual Health (GMSH)- Symposium November 1, 2018 9:00 am - November 2, 2018 5:00 pm See more details •	3
4	5	6 ACT - Gay Men's Wellness ACT - Gay Men's Wellness November 6, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on wellness for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. This program focused on issues brought to the group by members, notably loneliness, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, well-being, and more. The program starts Tuesday, October 2nd, 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 •	7 Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women November 7, 2018 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, See more details Fife House Mindfulness Training Fife House Mindfulness Training November 7, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Weekly mindfulness group dropgroup drop--in Join us for a weekly 3 hour drop-in session Every Wednesday from 6:00pm-9:00pm starting September 26th at Fife House Experience how mindfulness can help train your attention and help connect you to the present moment. 490 Sherbourne Street in the Community Room For more info, Contact Craig at (416)-205-9888 ext. 132 See more details • •	8 THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency November 8, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm New volunteers accepted for core training by Toronto ASOs Contact shae byer, at thncoordinator@torontohivaidsnetwork.org See more details ACT - Body Image ACT - Body Image November 8, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on body image and self-esteem for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. The program starts Thursday, October 4th, 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 Attached to this e-mail is the poster for this program. See more details • •	9	10
11	12 ASAAP - Annual General Meeting ASAAP - Annual General Meeting November 12, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 120 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 4K2, Canada ASAAP Annual General Meeting 120 Carlton Street, Party Room RSVP to info@asaap.org See more details ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group November 12, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada • The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is offering an Expressive Arts & Self Care Group. This group is open to people living with HIV and is facilitated by two Expressive Arts Therapists from Hospice Toronto. Meet the Expressive Art Therapists on Monday, November 12th. Group Meetings Mondays from November 19th to December 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. See more details • •	13 ACT - Gay Men's Wellness ACT - Gay Men's Wellness November 13, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on wellness for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. This program focused on issues brought to the group by members, notably loneliness, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, well-being, and more. The program starts Tuesday, October 2nd, 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 •	14 Fife House Mindfulness Training Fife House Mindfulness Training November 14, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fife House, 2, 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON M4X 1K9, Canada Weekly mindfulness group dropgroup drop--in Join us for a weekly 3 hour drop-in session Every Wednesday from 6:00pm-9:00pm starting September 26th at Fife House Experience how mindfulness can help train your attention and help connect you to the present moment. 490 Sherbourne Street in the Community Room For more info, Contact Craig at (416)-205-9888 ext. 132 See more details •	15 THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency November 15, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm New volunteers accepted for core training by Toronto ASOs Contact shae byer, at thncoordinator@torontohivaidsnetwork.org See more details ACT - Body Image ACT - Body Image November 15, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on body image and self-esteem for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. The program starts Thursday, October 4th, 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 Attached to this e-mail is the poster for this program. See more details • •	16 Black CAP Joyful Giving Black CAP Joyful Giving November 16, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St, Toronto, ON M5T 1N1, Canada https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/joyful-giving-cocktail-event-2018-tickets-49617541402?aff=erelexpmlt NOV 16 Joyful Giving Cocktail Event 2018 by Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) $45 – $55 Actions and Detail Panel Tickets Event Information DESCRIPTION The Joyful Giving fundraising cocktail has been a great success over the years and sees members of our community coming together to celebrate the impact of Black CAP’s work to prevent new HIV infections and support members of our community who are living with HIV. This year’s Joyful Giving event will be held at The United Steelworkers Association with performances from some of Toronto’s best talents, speeches by dignitaries and people living with HIV and AIDS, other entertainment, and fun activities. We are also planning for a media presence at this event. This provides an opportunity for a high level of awareness and visibility for this event, our sponsors and our organization. We look forward to the possibility of aligning our work in HIV/AIDS programming in Toronto’s Black communities with the work of each and every one of you. Your contribution, through the purchasing of tickets, will go a long way. Enjoy some of Toronto’s hottest talents, drinks, delectable food, memorable moments and after party; all included in the ticket price! All proceeds from this fundraising Cocktail will go to Black CAP’s Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) program. DATE AND TIME Fri, 16 Nov 2018, 6:00 PM – Sat, 17 Nov 2018, 1:00 AM EST LOCATION United Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil Street Toronto, ON M5T 1N1 View Map Organizer Black Coalition For AIDS Prevention (Black CAP) Organizer of Joyful Giving Cocktail Event 2018 Black CAP is an organization that works to reduce HIV/AIDS in Toronto’s Black, African and Caribbean communities and enhance the quality of life of Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We have a 20 year history of supporting people living with HIV and AIDS and we deliver a broad range of support, prevention and outreach programming that addresses the unique needs of those living with or at risk for HIV. Our organization is highly committed to leading a challenging fight against an especially difficult issue and our work is now more important than ever as rates of HIV infection are growing quickly in Toronto’s Black communities. With more than 6,000 Black people living with AIDS in Ontario and the majority of them living in Toronto, Black CAP has been and continues to be an important resource for thousands across our city. However, in order to do our work, we depend on public support. Donor dollars are very important to Black CAP and they allow us to support program areas that our funders do not typically support. Without your support, we would be unable to provide a range of important programs and services to Black, African and Caribbean people living in Toronto. Follow Contact Map and Directions Joyful Giving Cocktail Event 2018 at United Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON M5T 1N1 See more details •	17
18	19 ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group November 19, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada • The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is offering an Expressive Arts & Self Care Group. This group is open to people living with HIV and is facilitated by two Expressive Arts Therapists from Hospice Toronto. Meet the Expressive Art Therapists on Monday, November 12th. Group Meetings Mondays from November 19th to December 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. See more details •	20 ACT - Gay Men’s Coffee Night drop in program ACT - Gay Men’s Coffee Night drop in program November 20, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT has a new Gay Men’s Coffee Night drop in program that runs on the third Tuesday of every month. Gay men who are over the age of 40 are welcome to join us as we discuss their experiences and share some food. The next one is October 16th from 6 – 8 pm and then again on November 20th. For more information, people can email awells@actoronto.org. See more details ACT - Gay Men's Wellness ACT - Gay Men's Wellness November 20, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on wellness for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. This program focused on issues brought to the group by members, notably loneliness, relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, well-being, and more. The program starts Tuesday, October 2nd, 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 • •	21 Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women Health Promotion/Nursing Clinic For HIV+ Women November 21, 2018 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, See more details OPA+ IES Workshop 3 Caring for the Mind, Body & Soul OPA+ IES Workshop 3 Caring for the Mind, Body & Soul November 21, 2018 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Casey House, 119 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1P2, Canada Caring for the Mind, Body & Soul: Learning Holistic Healing Practices of Asia. The 6-part monthly gatherings focus on: • providing a culturally-safe space for Asians living with HIV to connect with others and reduce barriers to engage in community life • enhancing the inter-cultural understanding of the diverse cultures amongst the OPA+ membership of East, Southeast, South and West Asians The event will be held on: DATE: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 LOCATION: Casey house 119 Isabella St, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1P2 TIME: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Dinner and tokens will be provided. Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by Monday, NOV. 19 at 5pm to Sucre at opapeerleader@gmail.com or 416-963-4300 ext. 254 • Please note any dietary restrictions or allergies you may have. We will do our best to accommodate to your dietary needs • If you require interpretation support, please note the language you require interpretation in. We will do our best to accommodate your needs • OPA+ members residing outside the GTA wishing to claim transportation subsidy will need to first contact the coordinator to confirm if transportation amounts can be covered. • Childcare subsidies can be applied through your affiliated AIDS service organization (e.g. ACAS or ASAAP). Please inquire with your Support Program Staff. See more details • •	22 Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) is hosting a HEP C Info and drop in testing Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) is hosting a HEP C Info and drop in testing November 22, 2018 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Do you think you may be at risk? Risk Factors for Hepatitis C include: Hep C Info & Testing Drop-in PWA 4th Thursday of Every Month 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Hep C Info & Testing also available: Sherbourne Health 333 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Carlton) Drop in Tuesday or Friday Mornings 9:30 am to 12 pm, by appt other times Pharmacy.ca (311 Sherbourne Street) Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Contact us if you have more questions or to book an appointment: 416-960-7768 Born between 1945 and 1975 Received a tattoo in an unregulated setting Unprotected sex with risk factors (eg. blood present, multiple partners) History of injection drug use or intranasal drug use History of long term hemodialysis Healthcare worker with accidental exposure Shared personal care items such as razors, nail clippers, or toothbrushes that may have come in contact with the blood of an infected person History of transfusion with blood or organ transplantation before 1992 The person who gave birth to you was Hepatitis C positive Born or resided in a region where Hepatitis C prevalence is > 3%, such as: Central, East and South Asia; Australasia, and Oceania; Eastern Europe; Subsaharan Africa; North Africa or Middle East Hep C is common and it’s CURABLE. See more details THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency THN Volunteer HIV Core Training – Multi-agency November 22, 2018 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm New volunteers accepted for core training by Toronto ASOs Contact shae byer, at thncoordinator@torontohivaidsnetwork.org See more details PYO - The Our Sex Life Website launch PYO - The Our Sex Life Website launch November 22, 2018 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada The PYO program has been hard at work, and we are now excited to invite you to the launch of our newest resource! The Our Sex Life Website!!! A fun, comprehensive, and interactive HIV website that will replace the former “My Sex Life” brochure that everyone can use for HIV related knowledge. This new resource will be both for people living with HIV and those allies that are negative. Come out and celebrate the launch with us on Thursday November 22, 2018. Where: ACT (543 Yonge St – 4th Floor) – South-east corner of Yonge and Wellesley When: 6pm to 9pm – with “reveal” and speeches at 7pm. Snack and refreshments will be on hand. Tokens will be available for those who need them. RSVP to Michael Schneider, mschneider@actoronto.ca See more details ACT - Body Image ACT - Body Image November 22, 2018 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada ACT is now recruiting for a free 8-week group program on body image and self-esteem for gay, bi, queer, cis and trans men. The program starts Thursday, October 4th, 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 Attached to this e-mail is the poster for this program. See more details • • • •	23 Casey House Community Consultation - Patient Declaration of Values Casey House Community Consultation - Patient Declaration of Values November 23, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am PWA, 200 Gerrard Street East 2nd floor - Boardroom Have ideas about what values are important to clients of Casey House? Want to participate in a community discussion? We want your input! Casey House is working towards creating a patient declaration of values and are looking for community feedback for this important project. November 23, 2018 10 –11:30 a.m. in the PWA –Boardroom 200 Gerrard St E -2nd floor or 2 –3:30 p.m. at Casey House Conference Room –119 Isabella St. All are welcome including ASO staff, community members, clients, volunteers and members of the general public. If interested, please RSVP to Mathew at mkennealy@caseyhouse.ca See more details Casey House Community Consultation - Patient Declaration of Values Casey House Community Consultation - Patient Declaration of Values November 23, 2018 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Casey House, 119 Isabella St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1P2, Canada Description:Have ideas about what values are important to clients of Casey House? Want to participate in a community discussion? We want your input! Casey House is working towards creating a patient declaration of values and are looking for community feedback for this important project. November 23, 2018 10 –11:30 a.m. in the PWA –Boardroom 200 Gerrard St E -2nd floor or 2 –3:30 p.m. at Casey House Conference Room –119 Isabella St. All are welcome including ASO staff, community members, clients, volunteers and members of the general public. If interested, please RSVP to Mathew at mkennealy@caseyhouse.ca See more details • •	24
25	26 ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group ACT - Expressive Arts & Self-Care Group November 26, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm AIDS Committee Of Toronto, 543 Yonge St 4th floor, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada • The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is offering an Expressive Arts & Self Care Group. This group is open to people living with HIV and is facilitated by two Expressive Arts Therapists from Hospice Toronto. Meet the Expressive Art Therapists on Monday, November 12th. Group Meetings Mondays from November 19th to December 10th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. See more details •	27	28	29 Action Positive l'assemblée générale annuelle Action Positive l'assemblée générale annuelle November 29, 2018 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 543 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5, Canada l'assemblée générale annuelle aura lieu le jeudi 29 novembre 2018 De 18h à 20h, au 543, rue Yonge, 4e étage, salle A See more details •	30 ACT - Together Towards Zero Luncheon ACT - Together Towards Zero Luncheon November 30, 2018 11:45 am - 1:30 pm St Regis Hotel 325 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5H, Canada Join ACT on the eve of World AIDS Day to acknowledge the people and organizations dedicated to preventing HIV, caring for and empowering people living with the virus, and the movement to end HIV in Toronto at the Together Towards Zero Luncheon . November 30, 2018 (11:45 am – 1:30 pm) St. Regis Hotel Toronto 325 Bay Street Get Your Tickets (click here) Individual ticket: $125 each Table of 10: $1,250 This year's Luncheon will be among the first events held in the Grand Ballroom of Canada's first St. Regis Hotel (The Adelaide). Bask in the luxury of this top-quality venue as we honour those who contribute so meaningfully to the communities that have been deeply affected by HIV in Toronto, and engage in conversations about the future of our movement. Can't make it? Consider a contribution to ACT to support our important work, click here . Inclusions: Three Course Meal + Wine Dietary restrictions and special requests related to seating can be emailed to Matt O'Donnell, Senior Special Events Coordinator at modonnell@actoronto.org .Join ACT on the eve of World AIDS Day to acknowledge the people and organizations dedicated to preventing HIV, caring for and empowering people living with the virus, and the movement to end HIV in Toronto at the Together Towards Zero Luncheon . November 30, 2018 (11:45 am – 1:30 pm) St. Regis Hotel Toronto 325 Bay Street Get Your Tickets (click here) Individual ticket: $125 each Table of 10: $1,250 This year's Luncheon will be among the first events held in the Grand Ballroom of Canada's first St. Regis Hotel (The Adelaide). Bask in the luxury of this top-quality venue as we honour those who contribute so meaningfully to the communities that have been deeply affected by HIV in Toronto, and engage in conversations about the future of our movement. Can't make it? Consider a contribution to ACT to support our important work, click here . Inclusions: Three Course Meal + Wine Dietary restrictions and special requests related to seating can be emailed to Matt O'Donnell, Senior Special Events Coordinator at modonnell@actoronto.org . See more details •