Events for September 2022

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.

Sex EducAsian is our monthly sexual health workshop at HQ for East & Southeast Asian gay, bi, queer cis and trans men HIV & STI Testing will be available with priority for Asian LGBTQ folks tonight. Date: Tuesday Sept 13 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

This event is for Support Program Clients. Time: Sep 20, Tuesday. 5:00pm -- 7:00pm (4:30PM for refreshments) Location: ACAS office This event will be led by an artist, Carmen Subibi. Here are just a few things to expect for the evening and what the art experience includes: Clients who would like to participate will have the opportunity to learn how to bottle paint, and take home their art piece. Clients can choose to bring their own unique glass bottle, or we will have some standard bottles on hand. If you decide to bring your own bottle, it must be glass and cleaned properly. All other art supplied by the ACAS. Register by emailing Alex at support@acas.org

This free in-person event is for East & Southeast Asian gay, bisexual, queer cis and trans men. Play with your joystick 🕹️ with other gaysians! We got your classic fave Wii U games on the big projector screen: Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Super Mario Bros U. If you prefer your own controllers or your own favourite games for the Wii U, bring them! Bring your own food. Light snacks, tea, and water will be provided. Date: Wednesday, Sept 28 Time: 6:00PM-8:30PM Location: ACAS Office (260 Spadina Ave, Unit 410) For more info email Ryan at men@acas.org

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: September 28 Time: 6:30pm - 8pm Register by contacting Moshe Sakal at msakal@hongfook.ca