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Peel LGBTTIQQ2S* Monthly Calendar See reverse for program/event descriptions. *Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2Spirit 2 3 4 5
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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6-8pm QX
East Mississauga Community Health Centre Contact Ashley at 905 602-4082 ext. 455 qxposure.blogspot.com

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7pm WestSideLGBTQ Weekend Camping @ Cedars
www.meetup.com westsidemeetup@gmail.com

7-8pm 6:30-830pm Generations Peel Pride Coffee Night @ Family Services of Peel
Contact Michael at Starbucks, 8 Queen St E., 905 270-2250 ext. 256 Brampton www.fspeel.org www.peelpride.ca prideeventspeel@rogers.com

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6:30-830pm Generations

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers 6:45-8pm Yoga in the Park
w/Martha Trackpants RSVP w/ WestSideLGBTQ on meetup.com

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6-8pm QX

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5:30pm WestSideLGBTQ
@ Roller Derby

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers 7-8pm Peel Pride Coffee Night

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CHECK IT OUT!! 5:30-8pm

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7-9pm Peel Pride Book Club

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11am WestSideLGBTQ
Wine Pairing @ Niagaraon-the-Lake RSVP w/ WestSideLGBTQ on meetup.com

All community groups 6-8pm 6:30-830pm Generations Positive Space Coalition of and organizations Peel Quarterly Networking welcome!! Meeting Never been to a @ Mississauga Central Library PSC meeting? (Classroom 4), 301 Make this your first! Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
RSVP kathleen.freeman@ peelsb.com

Performance Night & @ Chapters, 52 Quarry Edge Open Mic (PWIP Fundraiser) Dr., Brampton @ Glass Pavilion - Mississauga www.peelpride.ca Celebration Square prideweekinpeel@ gmail.com

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10-11:30am WEBINAR: Service Providers Role in Challenging Homo/Transphobia
RSVP arronm@phan.ca

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6:30-8:30pm Youth Beyond Barriers 7-9pm PFLAG, Peel Chapter
East Mississauga Community Health Centre peelON@pflag.ca

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6-8pm QX

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June 28 June 30 Pride Week in Peel is going to Pride Toronto!

Get involved 1) Volunteer at the PWIP booth for a few hours between Fri-Sun 2) Walk in the Parade with the Pride Committee of Peel and Peel Regional Police on June 30th GET INVOLVED @ www.prideweekinpeel.ca

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6:30-830pm Generations
Created by 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: Join the Pride Committee of Peel at our monthly coffee night, book club or photography night. Come on out, meet the Committee and meet some new friends. We look forward to these monthly occasions 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. Positive Space Coalition of Peel (PSC): PSC is a collaboration of community service providers and community members that strive to increase awareness of, and access to, LGBTTIQQ2S-positive services and supports in the region by maintaining a network of members. Service providers and community groups are invited to join our quarterly networking sessions. If you havent been before, make this your first time! RSVP Kathleen.freeman@peelsb.com. 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. 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.