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Peel LGBTTIQQ2S* Monthly Calendar

See reverse for program/event descriptions
*Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2Spirit

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers
Associated Youth Services of Peel Contact Kevin at 905 890-9990 ext. 267 www.aysp.ca

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9pm WestSide LGBTQ Guelph Pride Dance
www.meetup.com

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers

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6-8pm QX
East Mississauga Community Health Centre Contact Ashley at 905 602-4082 ext. 455 qxposure.blogspot.com

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11:30am WestSide LGBTQ Mothers Day Hike & Picnic

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10am-1pm
Understanding Boundaries (providers) @ Peel HIV/AIDS Network 5-8pm Understanding Boundaries (youth) @ YMCA www.phan.ca

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers

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**International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia** 6-8pm QX

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7pm WestSide LGBTQ Inside Out Film Fest

6:30-830pm
Generations 7-9pmPeel Pride Coffee Night @ Coffee Culture

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1pm WestSide LGBTQ Coffee Social

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6:30-830pm Generations 7-9pm Peel Pride Coffee Night location TBA
www.peelpride.ca

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers

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6-8pm QX

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9pm Peel Pride Spring Fling Dance
@ Kalamata Restaurant www.peelpride.ca

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6:30-830pm Generations
Family Services of Peel Contact Michael at 905 270-2250 ext. 256 www.fspeel.org

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6:30-8:30pm
Youth Beyond Barriers

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6-8pm QX

7-9pm
PFLAG, Peel Chapter East Mississauga Community Health Centre Contact Ashley at 905 602-4082 ext. 455

**SAVE THE DATE** Pride Week in Peel 2012 July 9 15 www.prideweekinpeel.ca

Created by the East Mississauga Community Health Centre

Generations:
Presented by Family Services of Peel. www.fspeel.org Come listen to what all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Questioning, Queer (LGBTQ) generations can learn from each other. The group provides an opportunity to build interpersonal relationships, create networks for mutual support for all LGBTQ generations, discuss challenges related to LGBTQ issues and share empowering life stories. Open to both men and women. Refreshments will be provided. Contact Michael at 905 270-2250 ext. 256.

Peel Pride Coffee Night:

Join the Pride Committee of Peel at our monthly coffee night. Come on out, meet the Committee and meet some new friends. We look forward to this monthly occasion to bring members of the community together. This event is open to all ages, and all members of the community and our allies. It's time to get together in Brampton on a more regular basis! Contact the Pride Committee of Peel at prideeventspeel@rogers.com. www.peelpride.ca

PFLAG, Peel Chapter:

Presented by PFLAG Canada and the East Mississauga Community Health Centre. www.pflagcanada.ca The Peel Chapter of Parents, Families/Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) holds support meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. If you have questions around the issues of sexual orientation or gender identity, PFLAG can help. Everyone welcome...parents, families, friends, queer and trans community members, service providers, teachers, etc. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. Contact Ashley at 905 602-4082 ext. 455 or peelon@pflagcanada.ca.

QX:
Presented by the East Mississauga Community Health Centre. https://qxposure.blogspot.com An ongoing weekly social and support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning and 2Spirit (LGBTTIQQ2S) adults over the age of 18 who live in the Region of Peel. The group provides opportunities for peer support, social networking, discussion and access to resources and referrals. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. Contact Ashley at 905 602-4082 ext. 455 or qxposure.emchc@gmail.com.

Understanding Boundaries Workshops:

It is important that members of our community know how homophobia relates to suicide and depression, their rights, what a hate crime looks like, and options on how to proceed if one should ever occur. This workshop will include: Identifying Hate Crimes, Identifying Hate & Hate Propaganda, Homophobia and Suicide and a discussion on how to report it, when to report it, and how the Peel Regional Police can assist you. Presented by Constable Lori Murphy-LaBossiere, Peel Regional Police. Workshop 1:1-4pm at Peel HIV/AIDS Network (160 Traders Blvd., Unit 1, Mississauga). Light lunch and afternoon snack. Limited Seating Available. Workshop 2: 5-8pm at YMCA (151 City Centre Dr, Ste 800). Pizza Provided. Contact 905 361-0523 ext 219 (Arron) or ext 233 (Steve) or RSVP at www.phan.ca.

West Side LGBTQ:

We are an all inclusive social group for the LGBTQ community in the West. Come join us and do activities with like minded individuals. www.meetup.com/West-Side-LGBTQ-Group/events/calendar/ Contact Vicky at westsidemeetup@gmail.com.

Youth Beyond Barriers:

Presented by Associated Youth Services of Peel. www.aysp.ca This ongoing weekly youth group (12-19) offers support and social opportunity as well as resources and mental health referral/information. The group aims to promote healthy living, healthy sexuality and queer & trans positive lifestyles & identities through group and social activities, and community education and advocacy, where appropriate. Refreshments and bus tickets will be provided. Contact Kevin at 905 890-9990 ext. 267 or youth@aysp.ca.