- Teatime with Dorothy (In-person)CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Join us for 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.
This group meeting will be held in-person at the CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) in Room 106, located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). When you arrive, please dial 106 on the intercom at the front door to let us know you're here.
We'll be letting folks in until 2:45pm, so please arrive before that.
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.
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.
- Between Men (In-person)CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Between Men is a social-support peer group for queer men (including cis and trans men), transmasculine people, and anyone under the masculine identity umbrella who is gay, bi, pan, toric, queer, questioning, or are otherwise attracted to guys. Between Men is a safe, inclusive space where we can talk openly and honestly about our lived experiences and share our stories to feel heard, respected, loved, and supported.
Together, we can work towards better understanding ourselves and how our intersectionality impacts us, including our sexual orientations, sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions. By realizing our individual strengths, we can overcome and liberate ourselves from negative belief systems that keep us from living authentically.
Between Men also offers opportunities to socialize, meet new people, make good connections, and have fun amongst supportive and safe company.
We will be meeting in the CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) in Room 106, located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). When you arrive, please dial 106 on the intercom at the front door to let us know you're here.
We'll let folks in until 7:30, so please arrive before then!
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support, casual socialization, and connection. This is not a structured therapy group, business networking event, or dating space. If you are looking for further support, please contact Calgary Outlink (1-403-234-8973). If you are in crisis, please contact Distress Centre Calgary (1-403-266-HELP).
Please note that this group is moderated by Calgary Outlink staff and/or volunteers. Moderators have the right to warn or remove participants from the group who are in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
- Grabba Java (North)Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo, Calgary, AB
Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally.
This is an in-person meeting! We will be meeting at Rosso Coffee Roasters - Tuxedo.
The front entrance is wheelchair-accessible, and free street parking is available in the area. There is a wheelchair-accessible + gender-neutral washroom in the café. Nearby bus routes include 3, 300, and 301.
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
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.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. 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.
- Colleqtive (In-person)CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Please note this group will now be meeting in "The Place" (Room 103) at Communitywise Resource Centre. The door has a large Pride flag painted on the front of it.
Colleqtive is a community group for racialized 2SLGBTQ+ community members. This includes community members who are Black, Indigenous, and people of colour. This group is a closed space, only for those who the group is intended for. Join us in a colleqtive community space together!
We will be meeting in "The Place" (#103), located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). This room is dedicated to and reserved for QTBIPOC events and programming.
There are two doorbells on the intercom. Please ring the doorbell on the right side. A facilitator will come and let you in.
We'll let folks in until 7:15, so please arrive before then!
Our meetings are intended as a space for 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.
Please note that meetings are moderated by Outlink staff and volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
- Mindful Nature Walk with Jaime Zino4105 Montgomery View NW, Calgary, , Calgary, AB
Join Outlink for a gentle, two-hour walk in Edworthy Park! You’ll have an opportunity to connect with both nature and peers, allowing space for reflection and conversation. As our facilitator Jaime Zino (they/them) takes us on a stroll through the park, we'll take time to slow down, breathe deeply, and immerse ourselves in the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. Whether you're looking to recharge, enjoy some quiet moments in nature, or simply connect with others in a supportive environment, this walk is for you.
We’ll be meeting at the Edworthy Park North Parking Lot (4105 Montgomery View NW). The nearest bus stop is at eastbound Bowness Rd & Point Drive (Route 40), and westbound Bowness Rd & Point Drive (Route 1).
Registration through Zeffy is required to attend. This event is free to attend at no cost, with options for $10 paid tickets or to give an optional donation of any amount with your registration. Ticket proceeds will cover event costs, and support Outlink’s ongoing services and programming.
Click here to register. You will be redirected to Zeffy.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT AN RSVP TO THE MEETUP EVENT WILL NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPOT. REGISTER USING THE LINK ABOVE.***
We encourage folks to sign up as early as possible. We will be limiting the number of participants to 15 people maximum to ensure a comfortable facilitation experience.
We may be able to help facilitate limited carpooling from CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW). Please reach out to Jaime at jaime [at] calgaryoutlink [dot] ca (replace at with @ and dot with a period) to ask about carpooling.
Please come dressed for the weather and prepared to walk outdoors. The focus for this outing is to take some time to find some pockets of nature within the city and see what we can connect with there. Although the time frame is two hours, we won’t walk very far. The terrain will be a mix of paved paths and wide, packed dirt trails without any significant hills or obstacles. There are some small roots on the dirt section of the trail. There will also be the opportunity to wander a short way into a grassy open area that will be completely optional. While the park will likely be busy on the weekend, with other people and animals present, we will do our best to find quiet pockets of space during the walk.
There is a washroom located just south of the parking lot. Currently, the permanent washroom is closed, but temporary individual toilet stalls have been set up.
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- Lavender Teatime (Online) - "This is How You Lose the Time War" Book DiscussionLink visible for attendees
We'll be discussing the book "This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone at this meeting! The book can be accessed for free at the Calgary Public Library. If you haven't read the book, you're still welcome to join!
Synopsis: Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.
Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war.
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Lavender Teatime is a twice monthly peer support group hosted through Calgary Outlink that serves as a supportive social space for those whose identities are informed and understood in relation to experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non binary, and cis folks as they feel comfortable in this space. It will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
We understand and recognize that there can be a lot of nuance to how each of us identifies and that we do not all use the same language even when we might share similar experiences. We recognize also that our unique identities can shape the ways we experience and are experienced by the world and that our experiences might not align even when we share identities. We celebrate these differences and strive to create space where all our beautiful diversity can shine! There are endless ways to identify and even more ways of being in community. If you feel that you align with this group, you are welcome here!
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. 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 and support services.
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.
This is an online meeting. Advance registration is required for all our Zoom meetings. Register here.
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What's in a name?
We envision this group as a space for sharing, learning, growth, and connection.
We use this name as a reclaimed symbol for radical queerness and lesbianism in an all-encompassing way. Historically, we understand that lesbian has often been used as an umbrella term covering a wide range of gender and sexual diversity and we want this to be reflected in our intentions for this group and its name. Whether you have been in this type of space for a long time or are just starting to wonder what identifying in this type of space might mean or look like for you, if you want to be in community with us, we want to be in community with you, and we look forward to sharing tea with you soon!
- Grabba Java (Online)Link visible for attendees
Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally.
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.
This meetup is intended as a space for 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.
Advance registration is required to access all our Zoom meetings. Register here.
- Teatime with Dorothy (Online)Needs location
Please note that online meetings are now held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Join us for 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 an 2SLGBTQ+ community member and folks who are allies.
This is a free drop-in event. Calgary Outlink staff and volunteers are moderating this event. We reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
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.
Advance registration is required for all our Zoom meetings. Register here.
- Between Men (Online)Link visible for attendees
Between Men is a community peer group for queer men (including cis and trans men), transmasculine people, and anyone under the masculine identity umbrella who is gay, bi, pan, toric, queer, questioning, or are otherwise attracted to guys. Between Men is a safe, inclusive space where we can talk openly and honestly about our lived experiences and share our stories to feel heard, respected, loved, and supported.
Together, we can work towards better understanding ourselves and how our intersectionality impacts us, including our sexual orientations, sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions. By realizing our individual strengths, we can overcome and liberate ourselves from negative belief systems that keep us from living authentically.
Between Men also offers opportunities to socialize, meet new people, make good connections, and have fun amongst supportive and safe company.
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support, casual socialization, and connection. This is not a structured therapy group, business networking event, or dating space. If you are looking for further support, please contact Calgary Outlink (1-403-234-8973). If you are in crisis, please contact Distress Centre Calgary (1-403-266-HELP).
Please note that this online group is moderated by Calgary Outlink staff and/or volunteers. Moderators have the right to mute, warn, or remove participants from the group who are in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
Advance registration is required for all our Zoom meetings. Register here.
- Grabba Java (South)Café Jindo, Calgary, AB
Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally.
This is an in-person meeting! Please note we have moved our South Grabba Java meeting to a new location at Café Jindo (8330 Macleod Trail, Unit F7).
The meeting will be held after the cafe closes to the public, so we will have the space to ourselves! The entrance is wheelchair-accessible, and free parking is available in the plaza. There is a gender-neutral washroom in the café. The nearest LRT station is Heritage station, and nearby bus routes include 81, 99, and 149.
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
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.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. 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.