Monthly Archives: April 2016

You are cordially invited to the ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) Bi-Annual #CelebrAsian When: Friday, May 6, 2016 Time: Reception 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm Where: Dim Sum King Seafood Restaurant, 421 Dundas St. W., 3rd floor Tickets: $60 To purchase, simply click or copy / paste the link below: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/asian-community-aids-services/events/acas-celebrasian-banquet/ Hard copy tickets are also available for purchase at our office location by April 4th. Thank you in advance for your support! See you on May 6! "Supporting our Community, Caring for our Future"     March has been an extremely busy month at ACAS, especially for the Youth!   Take a look to see what exciting events that have taken place this past month!   Queer Yoga Lab QAY is launching a pilot yoga program (supported by ACAS Volunteer Program)! This program is designed to be an open level class from complete beginners to those with more experience. While the sessions will primarily be based around an active physical practice, it may also include meditation, breath-work and philosophy. Details: 6-week program beginning every Wednesday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, from March 9th to April 13th. •Space for 10 participants: 7 registered spots for those who commit to full 6 week & 3 drop-in spots (must email before to confirm). •Bring your own mat, some mats and props will be provided. •Snacks and drinks provided. Instructor: Minh Toan Minh is a certified Yoga Instructor, completing his training with Karma Teachers, a Vancouver based non-profit yoga studio. He has a strong dedicated practice, with over 5 years experience with multiple yoga styles and knowledge in philosophy, meditation and breath-work. He is dedicated to supporting his students by creating the conditions where they can uniquely grow and develop through the physical conditioning and mental practice of yoga.   “Eat your Rice!” QAY Health Cooking [...]

 YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN US AT THE ASIAN COMMUNITY AIDS SERVICES (ACAS)  ‘CELEBRASIAN’ BI-ANNUAL BANQUET DINNER! THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE THE 16TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEER ASIAN YOUTH (QAY) INITIATIVE: THE PROGRAM HAS HELPED MORE THAN 200 YOUTH EACH YEAR IN COMING OUT PROCESS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND SPORTS & RECREATION. YOUR CONTRIBUTION AT THE BANQUET WILL DIRECTLY SUPPORT US TO CONTINUE OUR WORK WITH ASIAN LGBTIQ+ YOUTH. THE CELEBRATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON: DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 6 AT: DIM SUM KING RESTAURANT (421 DUNDAS ST. W, 3RD FL., WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE, 416- 551-3366) RECEPTION (CASH BAR) STARTS AT 6:00 P.M. AND DINNER AT 7:00 P.M. WE HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO JOIN US AND 400 OTHER ATTENDEES DELIGHTING IN A CHINESE BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT BY LOCAL MUSICAL AND DANCE PERFORMERS! WE WILL ALSO HOST LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS WHERE YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BRING HOME SOMETHING SPECIAL. PLEASE SUPPORT US BY PURCHASING A REGULAR TICKET OF $60 OR RESERVING A SPONSOR TABLE WITH US.   Tickets can also be purchased online through the link below (simply click or copy/paste): https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/asian-community-aids-services/events/acas-celebrasian-banquet/ SPONSORSHIP: A SILVER SPONSOR TABLE IS $1200 FOR 10 GUESTS A GOLD SPONSOR TABLE IS $2000 AUCTION ITEM DONATIONS WILL ALSO HELP SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS ALL SPONSORS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING AND IN OUR PRINTED PROGRAM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT, OUR ORGANIZATION OR WAYS TO SPONSOR, PLEASE CONTACT: NOULMOOK SUTDHIBHASILP, OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT 416-963-4300 EXT. 227. WE APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO ACAS OVER THE YEARS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT ‘#CELEBRASIAN’ BANQUET. SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY, CARING FOR OUR FUTURE