LGBTQ Events in Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pride Week Flag Raising at City Hall

Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N
When: Friday September 16, 12:15pm

The Proclamation of Pride Week will be read by Councillor Kemi Akapo for Mayor Diane Therrien and the progressive pride flag will be raised on the south lawn of City Hall.

Come out and join the launch of Peterborough Pride Week 2022 and Fleming College Pride Week!

More details about Pride Week: www.peterboroughpride.ca

Please feel free to wear a mask as we only want to spread Pride at this event!

Facebook Event link: https://fb.me/e/2Otl2HcYj

Genderful Picnic presented by GASP!

When: Saturday September 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Roger's Cove, 131 Maria St. Peterborough, Ontario K9H 1B8

Join us for this event intended to center and celebrate gender diversity and foster community connection.

Local drag talent will welcome folks, announce that games are starting, and give out prizes.
Activities will include lawn games, face painting, and button making with Rainbow Youth and much more. This is a sober social that promises to be family friendly and playful, with group games, swimming, splash pad, and upbeat music. Bring your own picnic and have fun!

Film Screening of PRIDE (2014)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 17  2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Discussion begins at 4:15 pm) 
 
Ages 14+

WHERE: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7 in the FOL Community Room

COST: Free

Your public library is screening PRIDE (2014) for PRIDE Week in Peterborough – we know, it’s a bit on the nose, but if you’ve never seen it, or just want to revisit this tale of unlikely allies, join us for this special viewing followed by a brief discussion. Rainbow treats provided! 

Information about the film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3169706/

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/590078039394656

Film Screening of FLEE (2021)

WHEN:    Sunday September 18, 2:00pm to 5 (Discussion begins at 4:00 pm)
WHERE: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St N, Peterborough, ON K9H 3V7
               in the FOL Community Room
COST:    Free

Note:
- Rated PG-13 (Strong Language|Disturbing Images|Thematic Content).
- The film dialogue is in Danish with clear English subtitles.

ReFrame Film Festival and Peterborough Pride are proud to present a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary animated film FLEE (2021, 1h 23m).

This multi-award winning animated documentary tells the story of Amin Nawabi as he grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20 years, one that threatens to derail the life he has built for himself and his soon to be husband. Recounted mostly through animation to director Jonas Poher Rasmussen, he tells for the first time the story of his extraordinary journey as a child refugee from Afghanistan.

After the film there will be a discussion period. A representative from Rainbow Railroad will be available to answer questions about their current efforts to help LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence around the world.

More about the film:
https://www.fleemovie.com/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8430054/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/flee

More about Rainbow Railroad: https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

Indigiqueer Beading Circle

When: September 20, 12-4pm
Where: The Gathering Space (room ENW 102), Gzowski College/Enwayaang Building at Trent University, 1 Gzowski Way, Peterborough
Cost: Free (pre-registration required)

Join Trent’s First Peoples House of Learning and the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre to celebrate Pride! This event is for 2Spirit, Indigiqueer and other Indigenous LGBTQIA+ folks to come together for an afternoon of beading and community. Beading kits to create a progress pride flag pin will be provided, please register in advance to reserve your beading kit and spot in the event!

While this event centres Indigenous people, both Trent’s First Peoples House of Learning and the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre prioritize self-identification of Indigeneity. No one will ever be asked to defend or prove their Indigenous status to attend or participate in this, or other, events. We believe it is important to create spaces which centre the unique experiences of 2Spirit and Indigiqueer peoples.

For more information and to register for this event contact Em at cgdc@nogofc.ca

Peterborough RAINBOW Diner's Club
               WELCOMING EVERYONE
To PTBO/NOGO PRIDE  D I N N E R  EVENT !

WHERE: Publican House Brewery & Pub
               294 Charlotte Street Peterborough
               https://www.publicanhouse.com

WHEN: Tuesday, September 20th 2022
             Reservation 5:00 P.M.

COST: Meal pricing is from the menu.

         Interested 2SLGBTQ+ Community
                        Must Contact
Adam Wicklum at adamwicklum@gmail.com
BEFORE Sunday, September 18th by 4:00 P.M.
                   To Reserve Your Spot !

Accessible Event.
Event held on the main floor of the restaurant and bar with access to an Elevator.

Patrons will have the opportunity to give to a free will Donation Box to help with the expenses of pflag Peterborough Pre-Parade PRIDE BRUNCH being held September 24th
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at Emmanuel United Church on 534 George Street North Peterborough. ALL ARE WELCOME !

Short film showing: Mask(uline) by Derek Newman-Stille.

When: Tuesday September 20th at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom at 
              https://trentu.zoom.us/j/95170364557pwd=NTkrdlZJNHBWc0RPQTIwNlN4TGtZdz09
              Passcode: 978528
Cost: Free

In the short film Mask(uline) (2021, 6 minutes), Derek Newman-Stille contemplates ageing and non-binary identities, examining what it is like to finally come out as non-binary at 40. Derek weaves thoughts about gender into this autobiographic film, looking at what it means to uncover gender complexities as we age.

Chosen Family Game Night

Where: The Boardwalk Board Game Lounge, 261 George Street North (back room)
When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $5 or pay what you can

Join us for an evening of games and snacks at the Boardwalk Game Lounge! Arrive at 6 and fill your plates with delicious snacks provided by boardwalk and get ready for hosted Queer Bingo followed by time for a board game of your fams choice and capped off with a round of hosted Queer Trivia!

Paddling with Pride Outside

Where: Kawartha Outfitters (Millennium Park dock below the Silver Bean)
When: Wednesday September 21, 5:00-7:00PM.
Cost: Pay what you can (suggested: $15/person). No one turned away due to lack of funds.
(First come first served. Plan to arrive a bit early to have your choice of kayak, canoe, or paddleboard as water crafts are limited (or bring your own to use!)

Pride Outside PTBO is partnering with Kawartha Outfitters to invite LGBTQIA2S+ folks to get out on Little Lake using kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards (SUP).

Pride Outside PTBO is a group for LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies to meet up for outdoor adventures in and around Peterborough/Nogojiwanong. We welcome all abilities and skill levels, and hold family friendly events.

The focus of this event is to ensure LGBTQ2S+ folks have access to outdoor spaces and get out on the water. We aim to provide LGBTQIA2S+ folks the opportunity to connect with others in the community, make friends, and enjoy the sunshine. This event will also allow Pride Outside PTBO to connect with more folks in the community, discuss our events, and hopefully offer continued social events for interested LGBTQIA2S+ folks throughout the year.

If you have any questions, email us at prideoutsideptbo@gmail.com or message us on Instagram at @pride_outside_ptbo

Queer Fairy Tales for your Entertainment

When: Tuesday September 22st at 7:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom at 
             https://trentu.zoom.us/j/91642086354?pwd=eTV6NnlzVWZjMEpYa1hJMkgrWEFkdz09
             Passcode: 436131
Cost: Free

Do you like fairy tales? Wish there was a little more Queerness to your fairy tales? Check out Queer Fairy Tales for Your Entertainment, an evening of twisted, bent, and beautiful fairy tales with a queer edge read by 9 time Aurora Award-winning author Derek Newman-Stille and the absolutely brilliant author Nathan Frechette as they launch their book Whispers Between Fairies (Renaissance Press, https://a.co/d/a7TuDjY).

https://trentu.zoom.us/j/91642086354?pwd=eTV6NnlzVWZjMEpYa1hJMkgrWEFkdz09
Passcode: 436131

I Know A Place (film) / Poetryis Queer + Shot in the Mirror BFF

Where: Dreams Café & Bistro,138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, ON. This is an accessible venue.

When: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 – Firm start time 7pm

Cost: Suggested $20 or PWYC

Presented by: Jackson Creek Press

Please join us as we present three very distinctly queervoices in celebration of Peterborough Pride. Community is key as we know, andthrough the images/words and voices of Roy Mitchell, Don Pyle and Kirby, we gettremendous insight into this.

I Know A Place, (28min) The film was made by Hybla, Ontario artist RoyMitchell and it documented the life and qualities of an Algoma-area man, RobertGoddere, who was well known in what was then a fairly underground gay communityin Sault Ste. Marie. Goddereheld social gathering for members of the gay community and often playfullyreferred to himself as "mother" because he had a parental instinct tocare for others in his community -- and he loved to host events.

Mitchell made the film in the 1990s, when he lived in Torontoand was part of its arts community. Now retired and living in the Bancroftarea, he chose to unearth the film again and hold a screening last week, in thedays ahead of Mother's Day, because there was a motherly-theme to the story. Itwas also to honour the recent passing of his own mother, at age 94.

Shot In A Mirror is Don Pyle’s second book. He will showphotographs and read from this new collection of his portraits of and writingabout various inspiring queers. His first book, Trouble In The Camera Club,focused on his photos and essays of the beginning of punk rock in Toronto.

Poetryis Queer is akaleidoscope of sexual outlaws, gay icons, Sapphic poets, and great lovers—realand imagined—conjured like gateway drugs to a queer world. Claiming the word “queer”for those who self-proclaim the authority of their own bodies in defiance ofchurch and state, Kirby pays tribute to gay touchstones while embodying boththeir work and joy. From gazing upon street boys with constant companion C.P.Cavafy, to end of day observances with Frank O’Hara, to mowing Walt Whitman’sgrass, Poetry Is Queer is a hybrid-genre memoir like no other.

Bios:

Roy Mitchell is a writer, podcaster, educator andfilmmaker. After being Executive Director of the Toronto artist-run centre,Trinity Square Video (2000-2013), he moved to Hybla, Ontario. A hamlet one anda half hours north of Peterborough. He continues to support artists throughteaching and running the Hybla Residency. The Residency offers artist a rusticqueer northern Ontario experience where artists can contemplate their artpractice surrounded by beauty of the area. @roybruno100

Don Pyle is a producer and composer, is the drummer for Shadowy Menon a Shadowy Planet and author of Trouble in the Camera Club. His new book,Shot In a Mirror is a collection of portraits of queers with accompanyingcommentary and is out soon from Midnight Mass. Shadowy Men can currently beheard providing new music for the reboot of the Kids In The Hall series.Instagram: @thedonpyle

Kirby - As the publisher of Toronto's beloved knife | fork | book, Kirby is acclaimed for bothfor their own poetry, which often celebrates queer love and lust against abackdrop of the stridently heteronormative world, and their tireless work forother writers running events, publishing chapbooks, hosting workshops, andmore. 

Their newest book, Poetry is Queer (Palimpsest Press)is a vibrant genre-blurring project that is combines fiction, poetry, andmemoir in a fevered, imaginative romp through the poetic past that swingsbetween joy, dark wit, and arresting insight. @poetryisqueer

LIVE.ONE NIGHT ONLY.

Sponsors: Thanks to the following for theirfinancial support in making this important evening possible.

Lett Architects

Kawartha Now

Basterfield & Associates

Unicity

andPeterborough Pride

PFLAG Pride Sharing Meeting

When: Thurs Sept 22nd, 7 p.m.
Where: Sadleir House, 751 George St. N..

PFLAG Meetups are for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, their family members, friends, and allies. This is a place to connect with others, make new friends, or seek support if you have questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity and expression. Personal sharing is confidential.

Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Details to come shortly

Educate

Activate

Celebrate

From 11 am-1 pm, we are delighted to serve a light brunch (donations gratefully accepted). Meet friends before the PRIDE parade beginning at 2:00 p.m. across the street. All are invited. We love to see our new and long-time friends year after year. A family event.
Donations go towards PFLAG Peterborough programs, events, information tables, sponsoring and support for local LGBTQ issues.

For more info or to volunteer contact peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Details and discussion on Facebook here:  (link coming soon)

Everyone Loves a Pride Parade!

Where: Peterborough City Hall, 500 George St. N.
When: Activities starting at 1:30pm followed by the parade at 2pm

- Bring a friend, the family, yourself and most of all your pride! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to be out and proud in your own community!
- Reading of the Pride Proclamation will be followed by the annual Pride Parade.
- The route heads south on George Street to King Street and then east onto King Street up to the entrance of Millennium Park.
- Join us after the parade at Millennium Park for entertainment, food, information and vendor booths. festivities continue until 6pm.

For more info, or to register a group or float, go to http://peterboroughpride.ca/join-the-parade

Pride in the Park

Where: Millennium Park (east end of King Street)
When: From 2:00pm to 6:00pm

After the parade, join us in the park for:
- Many amazing performers (to be announced)
- Family friendly tunes.
- Information booths from groups and agencies that support the queer community!
- Vendors, and beer/beverage tent. 
- East Peterborough Lions Club Food Booth (burgers, sausages, hotdogs).
- Youth Zone with activities to help youth have a great time.
- Fun for the entire family!

For more info or if interested in having a booth go to: peterboroughpride.ca/pride-in-the-park/

Joy & Resistance:  Pride Official Afterparty


Details are in the works for this amazing event. There will be an announcement shortly.

Mark your calendar and don't miss it.

When: Sunday September 25, 12-4 PM
Where: Isabel Morris Park

Join us Sunday September 25th 2022 for Lakefield's Second Annual Pride Picnic! This is a free family friendly event featuring local talent, activities for all ages , local vendors and more.
Keep following us for more updates or check out our website!

For details go to: http://www.lakefieldpride.com/

25+ events over 10 days

The theme for Pride 2022 is "Joy & Resistance" and we invite you to embrace it and make it real by participating in Pride Week September 16th through 25th and related events over the summer!

Pride on FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/peterboroughpride
Pride on TWITTER: @PTBOPride
Pride on INSTAGRAM: @PTBOpride
Visit our Website: www.peterboroughpride.ca
General Email: participate@peterboroughpride.ca

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.

Pflag Peterborough Sharing meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm in Suite 302-2 at the PARN offices on 159 King Street in downtown Peterborough. If the door is locked, dial #6 on the keypad by the door to connect with Catherine and Daniel to open outside door. The location is elevator accessible. Parking is available in the King St. garage (free after 7 p.m.) or on King St.

Meetings are for LGBTQ2S individuals, their parents, family members, friends, and allies. Meetings are based on peer models, meaning those with previous and existing knowledge provide empathetic support to others. It is not a formal psycho-therapeutic intervention. An agreement precedes the meeting regarding personal discussion: it is confidential and must stay in the room. Those attending have the opportunity to share their story if they wish, although there is no pressure to share. Some may choose to just listen and learn from others. Community updates on LGBTQ2S resources and events are also provided.

For directions or more information, please email: peterboroughon@pflagcanada.ca

Our support group focuses on challenges and feelings associated with coming out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) and the way it touches relationships with families, friends and our larger communities. We understand that we are all here to better understand our own feelings about sexual orientation and gender identity and to support each other as we learn to embrace our own sexual orientation or gender identity, or that of our loved ones.

We provide support by listening carefully, sharing our own stories, and discussing our own problem-solving experiences. We are sensitive to each person’s stage in the acceptance process. We each speak from our own experiences, and respect the experiences of others.

Confidentiality is a top priority. Nothing said in the room is to leave the room, nor will people be pressed to share more information than they are comfortable with here or after the meeting. We are supportive rather than confrontational. Anyone who is uncomfortable may make this known to the facilitator. Everyone will be given the chance to speak. To ensure that this can happen, each person is asked to be conscious of the amount of time they are using in order to leave adequate time so that others may also speak.