ALPHA gathering with ACT
HQ Toronto 790 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDear Support program clients and Caregivers, April is here and hope many of you did have a good start with some Spring Fever. I am cordially inviting you to our second ALPHA social gathering in partnership with ACT on Thursday April 13 at HQ 790 Bay Street (unit 820) starting at 6p.m. sharp. This event had no agenda, mainly social gathering with your peers and hopefully if any of you didn’t get a chance to have a tour about HQ site and their program and services, this is a great opportunity to mingle with some fabulous Caribbean food. This event is partially generously sponsored by ACT, therefore the coordinator Bradley Wallace and one of ACT volunteers will be joining us just to get to know our organization and more importantly get to know you. I hope to see many of you at this social event and is a pre-kick off for those who attend the Cirque du Soleil on Friday. RSVP to Kenneth by latest Tuesday April 11. healthpromo@acas.org With care, Kenneth
Clothing Swap Party
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe are excited to host the 2-day Clothing Swap Party on the weekend of April 15 & 16! Hello #AsianLGBTQ+ folks in Toronto area, this is your sign to start #SpringCleaning your closet👚 All you need to do to be ready for spring is; 🌸Gather the gently used items you’ve loved but no longer wanted. 🌸Remember to machine-wash before bringing it in. Be thoughtful for the next person❤️ 🌸Donate them at the ACAS office then go “shopping” for free! Do you only want to clean the closet? You are more than welcome to just drop the items and leave:) Prepare your wardrobe for spring💐🌈 Note: This is a charitable event. We will use the leftover from this event for fundraising. For any inquiries, contact us at support@acas.org (Sugar) or youth@acas.org (Dany Ko).
QTAY Presents: Papercraft – Spring Flowers! with Winsome & Cam
Papercraft: Spring Flowers event! No matter what level of creativity or experience, Winsome & Cam invite you to join in to craft & learn together virtually on Saturday, April 15th, from 2-4pm EST! Sign up through the link in our bio! Basic Materials List: 📃 paper ✂️ scissors ✏️ pencil ➕ tape or glue Optional craft supplies, such as: 🟥 origami paper (square) ➰ paper strips (can be homemade!) 🔪 precision hobby knife (ie. x-acto) 🟩 cutting mat 📏 ruler 🥢 toothpick or skewer 🖨️ printed-out provided templates We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, or would like more information, please email Dany at youth@acas.org.
Art Collection Launch Event!
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaWe are having a celebration our Queer & Trans Asian Art Collection! You are invited to join us for a fun filled event with food, drinks and most importantly, ART! We have collected many unique and beautiful artworks from the community and are excited to show you what they have created. Come meet the talented artists that participated in the art collection! Participants also get a copy of the zine! This event will take place in-person at the ACAS office (260 Spadina Ave, Suite 410, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 2E4, Canada). Free food will be provided! If you have any questions or concerns, please email Dany at youth@acas.org.
OPA+ Gay Men’s Coffee Night with ACT
HQ Toronto 790 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDear GBMSM ACAS Members: Please note that this event is only open to those who are self-identified as gay, bi, queer men who have sex with men. Please join us on Monday April 17 at 6pm at HQ (790 Bay Street, Suite 820, Toronto, ON, M5G 1N8) when the ACT Gay Men's Coffee Night, in collaboration with ACAS, OPA+ and Latinos Positivos, welcomes Christian Hui & Samuel Lopez! We'll watch their acclaimed documentary short, Walking in These Shoes, and then chat. Gurl, you don't want to miss this one! To register, please contact OPA ontariopa@gmail.com by noon, April 17, 2023.
Asian Night at Spa Excess
Spa Excess 105 Carlton St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate: Thursday April 20 Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) 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. Coupon for 50% off lockers available by contacting Ryan at men@acas.org Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org
Support Program Workshop: Loss & Grief
Fife House 490 Sherbourne St, Toronto, CanadaDear Support Program Clients and Caregivers, You are cordially invited to our second last educational workshop: Relationship with your lost and grief facilitated by Ms. Chris Leonard on Friday April 21,2023 PLEASE RSVP TO Kenneth E MAIL healthpromo@acas.org Through this workshop you can experience the Connection is key in these extraordinary times. The Community Conversation is a space for us to come together to unpack and process the mental and emotional weight of living in these difficult times. The session is an opportunity for us to “take the cork out”, to name the stressors and challenges of living through all the losses, changes and transitions we’ve been experiencing over the past three years. There will also be time to share our strategies for coping and to practice tools for supporting ourselves to hold steady as we move forward. Chris Leonard is a process facilitator and trainer committed to supporting transformative change in communities and organizations. Over the past 30 years, she has held space with individuals, workers and communities impacted by loss related to violence, the overdose crisis, HIV/AIDS, sexual violence, and other traumatic events. Her facilitation and training aim to build capacity in Grief, Loss and Trauma, Impact Debriefing, Lateral Violence, Restorative Practices, and Worker Wellness. During the past three years Chris has supported workers and communities impacted by the mental and emotional weight of living and working through the pandemic, racial tensions, collective grief, and equity and inclusion in community and beyond. Venue: Fife House community room 490 Sherbourne st. main floor. Time: reception at 6p.m., Dinner: 6:15p.m. and presentation: 7:00p.m. Please join us for this meaningful workshop where we can continue to stay strong as an individual or as a community in solidarity while you enjoy the connection with your peers and indulge in some sumptuous Asian [...]
Movie night & HIV self testing
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us at Asian Community AIDS Services for a night of learning, free HIV self testing kits, a movie, snacks, and community. Friday April 21 at 7:00PM 260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410, 4th floor Vote for the movie you want to see ('Fire Island' or 'Everything Everywhere All at Once') at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLMY6KD Please email officeadmin@acas.org or kinkay_anantawan@yahoo.ca to RSVP
Game night at Freeplay Arcade
Freeplay Arcade 300 College St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin the Men's Program for a group outing to Freeplay Arcade for free unlimited arcade and classic games. This event is for East and Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans guys. RSVP at: https://forms.gle/XbFjvyZ8RAZQXmFE9 Monday April 24 6:30pm: Meet at ACAS (260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410) for greetings and introductions. 7:00pm: 10 minute walk over to Freeplay Arcade (300 College St) Free, no cover on Mondays!
Hot Pot SQUATS
Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for Asian LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-29. 👉 WHEN: April 25 👉 TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST 👉 WHERE: Zoom 👉 REGISTER: email Moshe at msakal@hongfook.ca 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.