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Spectrum, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space
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Spectrum serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Waterloo Region through peer support, sports and arts events, and more.

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What's on this week at Spectrum: November 10 - 16! For full event details, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
Transgender Peer Support Mon., Nov. 10, 7 - 9 PM Drag-ify Tues., Nov. 11, 7 PM at Indulgence Studio in Waterloo 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Peer Support (Ages 18 - 25) Tues., Nov. 11, 7 - 9 PM at DTK Community Centre Queer Women’s Group Tues., Nov. 11, 7 - 9 PM Spectrum Arts: Art Making & Art Market Workshop Wed., Nov. 12, 5 - 6:30 PM Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Thurs., Nov. 13, 7 - 8 PM at Queen’s Square CPL day5games Fri., Nov. 14, 7 - 9 PM QRIB Hangouts Fri., Nov. 14, 7 - 9 PM at Willow River Centre Family Breakfast Club Sun., Nov. 16, 7 - 9 PM Transfeminine Peer Support Sun., Nov. 16, 7 - 9 PM
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Next Sunday, November 16 is our Rainbow Family Breakfast Club! This group is for rainbow families with young kiddos who want some conversation and coffee while the kiddos play. Bring the family over to Spectrum for the morning! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
On a bright orange background, the text reads: Rainbow Family Breakfast Club, which is a family program from Spectrum. In the lower right is a family with two dads and their child playing legos.
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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QRIB Hangouts at Willow River Centre is next week! Make sure to grab your free ticket, space is limited. Go to: bit.ly/QRIBHangouts2025
On a purple gradient background, the text of the title reads: QRIB Hangouts. In the lower right there is a picture of four racialized folks, smiling at the camera. Three are sitting on a couch, with the fourth, a person in a brightly coloured track suit, laying across their laps and grinning wide.
November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Next Sunday, November 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM is our Transfeminine Peer Support Group. If you're a transfeminine person looking for community and connection, stop by Spectrum and join us!
A transfeminine person with long dark hair and a knitted cardigan is smiling wide at a friend who is just off-camera. The title reads: Transfeminine Peer Support Group. This happens this Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Next Wednesday, November 12 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Spectrum Arts is hosting its Art-Making Drop in! Stop by to create something beautiful. Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
On a pink, orange, and yellow background, there is a graphic of a feminine-presenting person with dark skin, long hair, and paint-covered overalls. They are holding a paintbrush and palette. The title reads: Drop-In Art Making Group. This session takes place on Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Join us for the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM at 44 Gaukel. We'll be hosting a panel of speakers and inviting folks to partake in a candlelight vigil. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
An image with two lit candles and a dark purple background. The text reads: Candlelight Vigil & Panel for the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Our Queer Women's Group is back next Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM! If you're someone with experiences of queer womanhood, we'd love to have you. Want more info? Go to: ourspectrum.com/events
On a soft pink and purple gradient background, the title for this graphic reads: Queer Women's Group. There are two feminine-presenting people in the lower right corner, sitting on chairs and looking at one another. This group takes place next Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Next week, on Tuesday, November 11, we've got our monthly Drag-ify event! This is hosted with the lovely Sasha Tease. If you're looking to learn more about drag or a place to practice moves, make-up, and more, come join us at Indulgence Studio in Waterloo at 6:30 PM!
This graphic is for Spectrum's Drag-ify group, this Tuesday from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. It has a bright orange background, with three polaroid-like images are in the bottom right featuring pictures of the group.
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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What's On This Week at Spectrum Waterloo Region, November 3 - 9. Want full info? ourspectrum.com/events
Transmasculine Peer Support Mon., Nov. 3, 7 - 9 PM Rainbow Film Club: Broken Hearts Club Mon., Nov. 3, 7 PM at Princess Original Theatre 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth Peer Support (Ages 18 - 25) Tues., Nov. 4, 7 - 9 PM at DTK Community Centre Affirming Families Tues., Nov. 4, 7 - 9 PM Spectrum Arts: Improv Wed., Nov. 5, 5 - 6:30 PM Spectrum Prime (50+) Wed., Nov. 5, 7 -9 PM Transgender Peer Support Thurs., Nov. 6, 7 - 9 PM 2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle Thurs., Nov. 6, 7 - 8 PM at WPL Main Branch day5games Fri., Nov. 7, 7 - 9 PM Rainbow Newcomers Connect Sun., Nov. 9, 4 - 6 PM
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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It's finally back! Our Rainbow Newcomers Connect is officially starting back up after a hiatus next Sunday, November 9 from 4 - 6 PM. If you're a newcomer to Canada, stop by to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks from around the world. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
A playful design with purple and yellow blobs, the title reads: Rainbow Newcomers Connect. This group happens on Sunday from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. In the lower right corner is a series of multiple hands raised, all with different skin-tones and shirt designs.
October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We will be hosting an event the evening of November 20th to observe the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Full details will follow as we work with other community partners to finalize this event. We hope to see you there!
On a white background, there is an image of a trans flag in the lower right corner. The text reads: Transgender Day of Remembrance.
October 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Our monthly 2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle is back next Thursday, November 6! No reading to be done in advance, it's all focused on short-form literature you read during the group. This takes place at Waterloo Public Library main branch. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
On a light pink background there is a selection of 2SLGBTQ+ book covers. The title reads: 2SLGBTQIA+ Reading Circle, presented by Waterloo Public Library and Spectrum.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Join Janice Jo Lee for her workshop: Intro to Clown and Physical Theatre! Sliding scale tickets available: https://bit.ly/ClownWorkshopKW2025
In tones of purple, pink, and blue, there is a picture of Janice Jo Lee smiling at the camera, sitting on an amp. The title reads: Intro to Clown and physical theatre.
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Spectrum Arts next week is our Drop-In Improv Group! If you're looking to learn more about Improv or want a place to practice and have some fun, join us next Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:30 PM.
On a bright yellow background, there is a group of diverse individuals who are all posing in dramatic ways; some crying, others laughing, some being silly, or others scared. This is advertising for Spectrum Arts Drop-In Improv Group! This group happens next Wednesday.
October 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Next Monday, November 3, is the Rainbow Film Club at the Princess Original! They'll be showing the romantic comedy Broken Hearts Club. The movie starts at 7:00 PM. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
On a pink background the title reads: Rainbow Film Club, presented at the Princess Original in partnership with Rainbow Coalition of Waterloo Region and Spectrum. This month on November 3, we're showing Broken Hearts Club.
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Affirming Families is back next Tuesday, November 4. This group is for the parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse youth. For full information on the group, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
The title for this graphic reads: Affirming Families, peer support for parents and caregivers of trans youth. There is an image of two hands clasped around someone, hugging them tightly. This is a new program from Spectrum is next Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Read a letter from our Executive Director, Suzie Taka, about what happened last week and what we're doing moving forward: ourspectrum.com/news
The title for this graphic reads: a letter from our ED, Suzie Taka from Spectrum. There is an image of an envelope with a letter inside in the lower right.
October 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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What's on this week at Spectrum, October 27 - November 2! For full details, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Today is Intersex Awareness Day! Intersex folks are people who have both male and female biology, or their biology is ambiguous in some way. Want to learn more about intersex people? Check out the website for InterACT, Advocates for Intersex Youth: https://interactadvocates.org/
On a bright yellow and orange background, the title reads: Intersex Awareness Day in purple.
October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We're hosting a pride dance party this Monday, October 27 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at Waterloo Town Square! See you there!
A brightly-coloured image marketing for a public pride dance party happening on Monday at Waterloo Town Square. There is an image of three people dancing happily together in the lower right. An image asking for donations to help fund the party with an image of a hand and a butterfly in the lower right.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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If you're a 2SLGBTQIA+ person who has Autism, come visit our Spectrum on the Spectrum group. This group takes place next Sunday, November 2 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. We hope to see you there! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
October 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Coming up next Sunday, November 2, our Transfeminine Peer Support group is happening from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. We'll see you there! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
A transfeminine person with long dark hair and a knitted cardigan is smiling wide at a friend who is just off-camera. The title reads: Transfeminine Peer Support Group. This happens next Sunday from 1:00 - 3:00 PM.
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Next Sunday, November 2, is our Big Queer Hike for the month! If you'd like to get out into nature with community, join us for this outing. For full info on the meeting place and the trail, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
On a green background, in white text, the title for this graphic reads: Big Queer Hike. This is a new group from Spectrum which allows 2SLGBTQIA+ people to get out into nature. In the lower right there are two people in hiking gear, smiling at the camera.
October 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Here is an updated statement about the recent anti-2SLGBTQIA+ threats made yesterday. As of today, all programming is continuing with increased security in place. Swipe through the images for the full statement (alt text available). Sign up to volunteer here: bit.ly/SpectrumVolunteerForm
When hate shows up, we all need to show up Here's what we're doing about it, and how you can help. Allies, we invite you to show up! We aren’t backing down. In response to recent threats to the 2SLGTBTQIA+ community, Spectrum will be continuing with programming as planned with increased safety measures in place. We need your help: here’s how you can actively show support Volunteer for Us Allies or community members are needed in person to support our programs and events. Add your name to our list of active supporters. Safety comes at a literal cost - now is the time to donate Spectrum provides critical life saving services on very little resources and no annualized government funding, despite our role in increasing community safety. If you aren’t a donor already or haven’t given recently, now is the time — donating directly supports our ability to increase safety measures and maintain programming. Head to our website to donate.
October 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Next Wednesday is a special extra week for Spectrum Arts, and this month, we're bringing back the Queer Artist townhall again! The last one was so successful, we thought we'd do it again. We hope to see you there.
The title for this graphic reads: Queer Artist Townhall. There is a group of folks in the lower right corner doing a group hi-five together.
October 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM