Events for November 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024

Book Your Monkeypox vaccine The monkeypox vaccination service, provided by Toronto Public Health nurses in collaboration with ACAS, is on Thursday, August 4th 3:00 pm-7:00 pm at 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410. This is open eligibility for gay, bisexual, queer men who have sex with men, including trans men and trans women. There is no walk-in. Please use this link acas.setmore.com and choose any of the staff names for appointment time. Last appointment will be at 6:45pm Please consider that we are a community-based organization that has small capacity. If it suits you better, there are multiple mass immunization clinics run by the City of Toronto that can handle larger numbers through walk-in. You can find the mass clinics at www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/ By booking this appointment, you are confirming that you met the Provincial eligibility: You are trans- or cis-gender individuals who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following: Have received a diagnosis of bacterial STI (i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) in the past 2 months; Have had 2 or more sexual partners within the past 21 days or may be planning to; Have attended venues for sexual contact within the past 21 days (e.g., bath houses, sex clubs) or may be planning to, or who work/volunteer in these settings; Have had anonymous/casual sex in the past 21 days (e.g., using online dating/ hookup apps) or may be planning to; Engage in sex work or may be planning to, and their sexual contacts.

Sex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men For this workshop by special guest facilitator Bryan Quinones, they will guide us in exploring the topic "Defining Sexual Health". What is Sexual Health? This workshop aims to explore various definitions of sexual health while giving ourselves the space tto define what is sexual health for us. We will explore themes of sex, risk, stigma, health, consent, and society. We will also explore how our perceptions of sexual health are shaped by our environment. Date: Tuesday August 9 Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: HQ (790 Bay St, 8th floor) No registration needed, just come by! For more info, contact Ryan at men@acas.org

Asian Night is back at Spa Excess! Cum to relax, meet new guys, and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. Date: Thursday, August 18 Time: 8pm-11pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) We will be hosting: • Fun games and workshops • Exfoliating and cleansing sugar scrub • 50/50 raffle • HIV & Syphilis testing provided on site by Hassle Free Clinic Contact Ryan for a coupon for 50% off lockers! Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org

The SLAM! Forum (Sex Love Asian Men!) is an interactive online learning forum on sex, health, relationships, and lifestyle for self-identified cis & trans gay, bi, queer East and Southeast Asian men living in and across Canada. Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/slamforum2022 Sessions include: + Body Positive: Living Well in the Body You've Got with Daniel Uy (Thursday August 25, 7pm EST) + Let's Talk: Communication for Better Sex with Tim Lagman (Friday August 26, 7pm EST) + Age n' Asians: An Intergenerational Panel Discussion (Saturday August 27, 4pm EST) + Dragon Tales: In Conversation with Damian Dragon (Monday August 29, 7pm EST)

The SLAM! Forum (Sex Love Asian Men!) is an interactive online learning forum on sex, health, relationships, and lifestyle for self-identified cis & trans gay, bi, queer East and Southeast Asian men living in and across Canada. Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/slamforum2022 Sessions include: + Body Positive: Living Well in the Body You've Got with Daniel Uy (Thursday August 25, 7pm EST) + Let's Talk: Communication for Better Sex with Tim Lagman (Friday August 26, 7pm EST) + Age n' Asians: An Intergenerational Panel Discussion (Saturday August 27, 4pm EST) + Dragon Tales: In Conversation with Damian Dragon (Monday August 29, 7pm EST)

The SLAM! Forum (Sex Love Asian Men!) is an interactive online learning forum on sex, health, relationships, and lifestyle for self-identified cis & trans gay, bi, queer East and Southeast Asian men living in and across Canada. Register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/slamforum2022 Sessions include: + Body Positive: Living Well in the Body You've Got with Daniel Uy (Thursday August 25, 7pm EST) + Let's Talk: Communication for Better Sex with Tim Lagman (Friday August 26, 7pm EST) + Age n' Asians: An Intergenerational Panel Discussion (Saturday August 27, 4pm EST) + Dragon Tales: In Conversation with Damian Dragon (Monday August 29, 7pm EST)

Cum aboard the sunset riverboat cruise.... to Riverdale Park! This free in-person event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans men. We will spend the evening together at gay hot spot, Riverdale Park East by Broadview Ave. We'll have a chill hangout and share snacks. Drinks are optional! Look for us on the hill with an ACAS sign. We'll end with a small "nature hike" through the bush trails and look for signs of "wild life". In other words, after hanging out we will take a tour through the cruising areas together! Please be respectful when walking through the bushes as we do not want to interrupt or disturb the activity in there. We are only observing. Avoid being judgmental or giggling at others. For those who have never been or are curious, this is a way to introduce cruising in a safer environment. topics include: + cruising etiquette + what to prepare in your cruising kit + safety tips bring: + water + snacks to share + a blanket or mat to sit on + bug spray

Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a new monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for LGBTQ+ Asian youth under 30. The peer support group offers a space for youth to connect and share their experiences around a variety of topics relevant to their lives, including LGBTQ+ and mental health. Together we create a supportive, non-judgemental environment that inspires hope, healing, and change. Where: Zoom virtual meeting When: the last Wednesday of each month Date: August 31 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Register by contacting Moshe Sakal at msakal@hongfook.ca

Join us for fun Picnic Games at Bickford Park for queer & trans Asian folks! Free bánh mì (Vietnamese sub sandwiches) & drinks will be provided. Let's chill, hang out, and make new friends at the park. Lots of fun picnic games to play together including: Tug-o-war, "newspaper" game, spoon race, balloon games, samurai vs ninja, etc ... There will be prizes!! This is a #RisingYouth event to especially celebrate the past year's recipients and a fun way to treat our community. Date: Saturday September 10 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Bickford Park (400 Grace St, look for our ACAS sign!) Nearest Subway station: Christie RSVP appreciated at https://forms.gle/vKXiyDwMHvVzJNSS6 (so we can know how much bánh mì to prepare) Thank you TakingITGlobal, Canada Service Corps, and #RisingYouth grants for funding this event.