Location: #106 - CommunityWise Resource Centre, 223 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G9, Canada
Friendly conversation in a safe, supportive and welcoming online environment. This is a chance for older members of our community to support each other and meet new people. Open to older adults 50+ who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ community members and folks who are allies.
This is a free drop-in group.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support and casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services.
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This group meeting will be held in-person at the CommunityWise Resource Centre in room #106 (The Arusha Room), located on the main floor (please see below for public health safety precautions).
The CommunityWise building is located at 223 12 Ave SW. There is street parking outside the building. Nearby LRT stations include Victoria Park, 1st Street, and 3rd Street Stations.
When you arrive, dial 106 on the intercom at the front door and let us know what group you're here for so we can let you in. We'll let folks in until 2:45, so please arrive before then!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:
Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
There is a Shigella outbreak in the Beltline area. Please wash your hands before eating and after using the washroom to prevent the spread. Hand sanitizer is available as well.
The maximum capacity for the room is 25 people. The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
Location: BLOX Arts Centre, 834 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E5, Canada
Looking for a fun activity on a Sunday afternoon? Check out our free BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) drop-in classes! This all levels drop-in class is led by experienced BIPOC improvisers and provides a safe, inclusive, and low stakes environment for members of the BIPOC community to practice core improv skills through games and light scene work. Whether you're an improv novice or an expert, if you identify as part of the BIPOC community come play with us! Our BIPOC drop-in classes are offered monthly on Sunday March 29, Sunday April 26, and Sunday May 24 from 4-6pm. No registration required, just show up and play!
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