What we’re about
Calgary Outlink Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity runs a number of social and support groups for the 2SLGBTQ+ community member and its 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.
Outlink operates on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Region 3, and nations that were displaced or not represented during the Treaty 7 signing. Visit our website to view our full land acknowledgement.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Lavender Teatime (in-person) - Tea Towel Printing!CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Looking for a fun creative activity to do with folks in your community? Maybe you need some fun new tea towels?? At this meeting, we'll be printing on tea towels... with potatoes and paint!!
We'll provide all the supplies and towels, but you're welcome to bring your own tea towels if you have any specific ones in mind that you want to decorate :)
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Lavender Teatime is a twice 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. It will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every 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.
This group meeting will be held in-person at the CommunityWise Resource Centre in Room 106, located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). When you arrive, dial 106 on the intercom at the front door to let us know you're here. The CommunityWise building is located at 223 12 Ave SW. There is street parking outside the building. Nearby LRT stations include Victoria Park ,1st Street, and 3rd Street Stations.
We'll be letting folks in until 7:15, so please arrive before then!
- Grabba Java (Downtown)Element Cafe, Calgary, AB
Looking 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.
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.
- Teatime with Dorothy (In-person)CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Join us for friendly conversation in a safe, supportive and welcoming online environment. This is a chance for older members of our community to support each other and meet new people. Open to older adults 50+ who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ community members and folks who are allies.
This is a free drop-in group.
This group meeting will be held in-person at the CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW) in Room 106, located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). When you arrive, please dial 106 on the intercom at the front door to let us know you're here.
We'll be letting folks in until 2:45pm, so please arrive before that.
This meetup is intended as a space for peer support and 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 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.
- Between Men (In-person)CommunityWise Resource Centre, Calgary, AB
Between 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, located on the main floor (please see below for COVID safety). When you arrive, please dial 106 on the intercom at the front door to let us know you're here.
We'll let folks in until 7:30, 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.
