ACAS Community Forum. “Asian, Aging and HIV”
Fife House 40 Sherburne St, Toronto, Ontraio, CanadaPlease join us for the next ACAS Community Forum. This time our topic will be: "Asian, Aging and HIV" Date & Time: March 28 (Thursday), 6-8:30 PM Location: Fife House, Main floor community room (490 Sherbourne st.) Moderator: Ambrose Fan (ACAS volunteer) Speakers: Peter Lee (community member) Tak Lai (community member) Aries Cheung (former staff and current volunteer) Dinner will start at 6 pm, panel will start at 7 pm. To register, please contact Jun (womensupport@acas.org
Get Your Nails Done!
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an intro workshop on techniques of shellac gel manicure and learn about HIV self-testing. Free HIV self-test kits and meals are provided. Open to folks of East and South East Asian descent. Limited space available: Please register with officeadmin@acas.org
ISRC Takoyaki Party
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaCalling all Mandarin-speaking International students in our community! 🏳️🌈 Get ready for a night of delicious food and thrilling games! 🌟 Gather your friends and indulge in making Takoyaki while enjoying various fun-filled games. Compete, laugh, and bond over a shared love for gaming and good food. 🎮 🌈 Whether you're a food lover, gaming pro or just looking to have a blast, this event is for you! Let's create unforgettable memories together. 🌟✨ Refreshments and snacks will be provided, so come hungry and ready to play! 🎮🍡 🔗 RSVP now through the link in our bio! Join us for an exciting evening filled with tasty Takoyaki and epic games. 🦑🔥
ISRC Bubble Tea Date
SEAS Centre Scarborough 4168 Finch Ave E #328, Scarborough, Ontario, CanadaHey there! Ready to enjoy some bubble tea, play board games, and make new connections? Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and endless possibilities! 🥤🎲💬 We're creating a safe, inclusive space where you can be yourself and forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. 💖✨ Indulge in boba drinks, play your favourite board games, and dive into friendly competition with new friends by your side. 🥳🌟 Let's sip, snack, and play our way to new friendships and unforgettable memories. See you there! 🎉🥤🎲 🔗 RSVP now through the link in our bio! TTC tokens are provided.
Two Topics in Mental Health: Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment (ACE), and Mental Health In An Asian Context
Presenters: Dr. Josephine Wong (RN, PhD) Harry Au (RSW, psychotherapist) Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvdeyurjgtGdZtjc14YyJu0w7F67OMvieA#/registration Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment (ACE) Acceptance and Commitment to Empowerment (ACE) is a proven integrated model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Social Justice Capacity Building (SJCB) developed by Dr. Josephine Wong and Dr. Alan Li over the past 10 years. ACE combines ACT which addresses personal psychological resilience with SJCB to support people in community building, collective empowerment, and sustaining personal growth. Mental Health In An Asian Context An exploration of intergenerational trauma and Asian immigrant mental health from a perspective of both professional and lived experience, including topics such as filial piety, shame, and navigating our own needs, parentified children, the impact of emotionally immature parents, stigma in Asian communities around mental health and the racism behind it, and parental migration traumas and its impact on children. Stay until the end of the forum and you will have a chance to win a $25.00 CAD e-gift card! For any inquiries, please contact Alex at support@acas.org.
ISRC Toronto Gay Village Walk
ACAS 260 Spadina Ave #410, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaStep into the vibrant and colorful world of Toronto's Gay Village with us! Put on your comfy shoes, and get ready to walk the Toronto gay village. Come join our rainbow walking tour to discover the exciting gay village, and some fun history of the LGBT scene in Toronto. We will grab some snacks/coffee along the tour. TTC tickets will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm and curiosity! We will wait at ACAS office and head to the village together. RSVP now through the link in our bio! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore Toronto's Gay Village with us. See you there! 🏳️🌈🚶♂️
ISRC Scarborough Welcome Party
4168 Finch Avenue East, Unit 328. 4168 Finch Avenue East, Unit 328., Scarborough, ON, CanadaIt’s time to welcome you to Scarborough with open arms and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community of Mandarin-speaking international students.