What we’re about
Calgary Outlink Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity runs a number of community groups for 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. These groups are a great way to meet others in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, enjoy good conversation, make new friends, support one another, and build our community.
We are currently holding a mix of online and in-person meetings. Please see our event schedule to see when each will happen.
Please note that our Safer Spaces Policy applies to all of our spaces, including any interactions that happen on our Meetup page and between any of our followers. Please be respectful in your interactions, and respect any boundaries that folks have around communication outside of our group meetings. Our groups and events are spaces for peer connection and are not dating spaces.
Outlink operates on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, Districts 5 & 6 of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of Alberta , and nations that were displaced or not represented during the Treaty 7 signing. Visit our website to view our full land acknowledgement.
Upcoming events
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Lavender Teatime (in-person)
Deerfoot 17, 2710 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, CA*NEW LOCATION* We are now meeting at the new CommunityWise Resource Centre at Deerfoot 17 (2710 17 Ave SE)!
When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor. Enter the space through the main doors on the second floor. Follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
Lavender Teatime is a monthly community group hosted through Calgary Outlink that serves as a supportive social space for those whose identities are informed and understood in relation to experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non binary, and cis folks as they feel comfortable in this space. Regular meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Special monthly meetings with various activities are held once a month.
We understand and recognize that there can be a lot of nuance to how each of us identifies and that we do not all use the same language even when we might share similar experiences. We recognize also that our unique identities can shape the ways we experience and are experienced by the world and that our experiences might not align even when we share identities. We celebrate these differences and strive to create space where all our beautiful diversity can shine! There are endless ways to identify and even more ways of being in community. If you feel that you align with this group, you are welcome here!
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling and support services.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This group meeting will be held in-person at the NEW CommunityWise Resource Centre on the 2nd floor at the Deerfoot 17 Building at 2710 17 Ave SE (please see below for public health safety precautions). There are some visitor and customer parking stalls available onsite. There is some street parking available around the building (please be mindful of the permit parking signs). The nearest LRT Station is Barlow/Max Bell. The Max Purple Bus stop is located at nearby at 26 St SE and International Avenue. Other buses are nearby in the area as well.
When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor. Enter the space through the main doors on the second floor. Follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:- Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
- If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
- The maximum room capacity is 20 people. The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
2 attendees
Grabba Java (Downtown)
Element Cafe, 331 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, CALooking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us from wherever you are as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally.
This is an in-person meeting! We will be meeting at Element Café.
The front entrance is wheelchair accessible. There are two gender-neutral washrooms in the café. Nearby LRT stations include 3rd Street and Victoria Park Stations. Nearby bus routes include 3, 6, 7, 17, and 449.
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed!
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling services.
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:- Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged when not eating or drinking.
- If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
3 attendees
Lavender Teatime presents: Lavender Tea Party!
Location not specified yetJoin our Lavender Teatime group for some good company and a lovely tea party! We will provide snacks and tea. Vegan and gluten-free options will be available. Have a favourite tea cup or mug? Please bring it!
As this is a free drop-in event, no registration or RSVP is required.
Please note that this event will be held at the new CommunityWise Resource Centre at the Deerfoot 17 building (2nd Floor - 2710 17 Ave SE). We will be meeting in the Main Common Room. When you arrive, an Outlink facilitator or staff member will let you into the elevator so you can get to the second floor. Please go through the main doors on the second floor and follow the signs to the Main Common Room!
This event is part of our Lavender Teatime pilot structure where we host a monthly special event in addition to our two other regular monthly meetings!
Lavender Teatime is a community group for those whose identities are informed and understood in relation to experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non binary, and cis folks as they feel comfortable in this space. Read more here.
Please note that this group is mostly attended by and is a space intended for adults. Older youth are welcome to attend if they feel comfortable, however we do offer youth-specific programming as well.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling and support services.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
Accessibility and Public Health & Safety:
There is a ramp that leads to the front entrance, automatic buttons to open the doors, and an elevator to get the second floor.
Wearing a mask is encouraged and welcome in all of our spaces. If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat, etc), we ask that you please do not attend.
Please refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances, as some folks may have sensitivities.If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Zak, the Manager of Volunteers and Programming, at zak@calgaryoutlink.ca.
1 attendee
Between Men (In-person)
CommunityWise Resource Centre, 223 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, CABetween Men is a social-support peer group for queer men (including cis and trans men), transmasculine people, and anyone under the masculine identity umbrella who is gay, bi, pan, toric, queer, questioning, or are otherwise attracted to guys. Between Men is a safe, inclusive space where we can talk openly and honestly about our lived experiences and share our stories to feel heard, respected, loved, and supported.
Together, we can work towards better understanding ourselves and how our intersectionality impacts us, including our sexual orientations, sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions. By realizing our individual strengths, we can overcome and liberate ourselves from negative belief systems that keep us from living authentically.
Between Men also offers opportunities to socialize, meet new people, make good connections, and have fun amongst supportive and safe company.
We will be meeting in the CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) in room #106 (the Arusha room), located on the main floor (please see below for public health safety precautions).
When you arrive, please dial 106 on the intercom and let us know what group you're here for so we can let you in. We'll let folks in until 7:15, so please arrive before then!
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support, casual socialization, and connection. This is not a structured therapy group, business networking event, or dating space. If you are looking for further support, please contact Calgary Outlink (1-403-234-8973). If you are in crisis, please contact Distress Centre Calgary (1-403-266-HELP).
Please note that this group is moderated by Calgary Outlink staff and/or volunteers. Moderators have the right to warn or remove participants from the group who are in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:- Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
- If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
- There is a Shigella outbreak in the Beltline area. Please wash your hands before eating and after using the washroom to prevent the spread. Hand sanitizer is available as well.
- The maximum capacity for the room is 25 people. The room can seat about 12 people comfortably.
4 attendees
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