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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 7h

Registration is now open for STRONG HEARTS (in person) next week! Strong Hearts is our meet-up for trans women and everyone under the trans feminine umbrella.

Thursday, October 16th | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

www.skippingstone.ca/groups

Registration now open. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. Registration Required. When Thursday October 16th 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 11h

This Friday's events:

💙 OPEN HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm- 8:15pm

💙 YOUTH CHOIR (Anacrusis Music) | 4pm-5pm | Ages 18 and under.

💙 CREATIVE LABS | Ages 13 and over
- 3pm-4pm (online)
- 5pm-6:30pm (Anacrusis Music)

Anacrusis Music: Unit 205, 1410 11 Avenue SW, Calgary.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Tonight, Friday, October 10th. Creative Labs. Create your own music and sound! Everyone welcome, no experience required. Ages 13 and over. Times 3pm to 4pm online. 5pm to 6:30pm in person. Location Anacrusis Music.

Tonight, Friday, October 10th. Open Hearts. A casual, open format space for trans, non-binary and gender diverse folks. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

Tonight, Friday, October 10th. Youth Choir. Learn Learn the basics of vocal anatomy, how to warm up your voice, and sing songs as a group. Everyone welcome, no experience required. Try out your first class before registering. Ages 18 and under. Time 4pm to 5pm. Location Anacrusis Music.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 1d

Today’s events:

💚 GENDER AFFIRMING HORMONE INFORMATION SESSION (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm

💚 STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm-8:15pm

💚 YOUTH GUITAR & STRING ENSEMBLE (Anacrusis Music) | 6:30pm-8:00pm

💚 ADULT BAND/CHOIR (Anacrusis Music) | 8:15pm-9:30pm

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Tonight, Thursday, October 9th. Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

Tonight, Thursday, October 9th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Tonight Thursday, October 9th. Youth Guitar and String Ensemble. Connect with community through music! Play music together, and more including games, snacks, and social time. Try out your first class before registering. Ages 14 to 20 year old. Time 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Location Anacrusis Music.

Tonight Thursday, October 9th. Adult Band/Choir. Hangout, play songs, and jam. All instruments and voices are welcome. Previous experience is encouraged for instrumentalists. No experience required for vocalists. Time 8:15pm to 9:30pm . Location Anacrusis Music.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 2d

October 8th is International Lesbian Day. We honour and celebrate our lesbian siblings, including trans lesbians, non-binary lesbians, intersex lesbians, & anyone identifying with the term! We are thankful for the contributions lesbians have made to our community & society as a whole.

Lesbian pride flag coloured heart with the words International Lesbian Day.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 2d

Join us online tonight for Young Hearts, our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40. This group focuses on the needs and perspectives of older trans feminine folks.

Wednesday, August 13th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Zoom links: www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

Tonight, Wednesday, October 8th. Young Hearts. A space for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40 years old. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 3d

Panelists & areas of focus:
✨ Bennett Jensen (Egale Canada) - legal and constitutional aspects
✨ Victoria Bucholtz (Queer Citizens United) - community organizing & activism
✨ Lindsay Peace (Skipping Stone) - non-profit resources & response
✨ Alyjah Ermine (Pîsimoyâpiy Storytelling) - community care.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 3d

NOTWITHSTANDING, WE RISE: A virtual town hall
Wednesday, Oct 15 | 7pm-8:30pm

Open to all and features a panel presentation and Q&A space as we navigate the current legislation and how its implementation, impact, and next steps might look.

Registration required: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Notwithstanding, we rise. A community town hall. This webinar-style town hall is open to all and features a panel presentation and question and answer space as we navigate the current legislation and how its implementation, impact, and next steps might look, in light of the recent news the NWC may be used to force through these policies in the weeks ahead. Wednesday October 15 7pm to 8:30pm online via Zoom. Registration Required. Skipping Stone, Egal, Pisimoyapiy Storytelling Inc., QCU.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 3d

Here’s what we have for you today:

🧡 Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks (Every Body Stronger) | 5pm-6pm
Free of charge, no mirrors, just a great workout with community members. Register now & join us today!

🧡 Tender Hearts (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
For trans men & trans masculine folks.

Tonight, Tuesday, October 7th. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required, 5:00pm to 6:00pm, in person at Every Body Stronger.

Tuesday, October 7th. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 4d

This week:
Mon
❤️ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT (D6 Tabletop Café)

Tues
🧡 AFFIRMING FITNESS CLASS (Every Body Stronger)
🧡 TENDER HEARTS*

Wed
💛 YOUNG HEARTS*

Thurs
💚 GENDER AFFIRMING HORMONE INFO SESSION*
💚 STRONG HEARTS*

Fri
💙 OPEN HEARTS*

* Location: online
https://www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Weekly Highlights. Monday October 6th Trans Board Game Night 6pm to 9pm in person. Tuesday October 7th, Affirming Fitness Class 5pm to 6pm in person, Tender Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday October 8 Young Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Thursday October 9, Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session 6:15pm to 8:15pm online, Strong Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Friday October 10 Open Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Tuesday, October 7th. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required, 5:00pm to 6:00pm, in person at Every Body Stronger.

Thursday, October 9th. Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session. A community-led session that provides all the info and resources to empower individuals to be able to make informed consent decisions. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 7d

Connie Merasty is a Swampy Cree & Two-Spirit person from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba. She is a human rights activist who has worked with the Two Spirited People of Manitoba, Opaskwayak Educational Authority, & the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network. She is also a performer, writer, & actor.

A quote by Connie Merasty, activist, performer, writer, and actor on a watercolour trans flag background that says: I wish somebody had told me, 'You belong in this world,' you're a part of this world, you're a part of creation, and you have every right to be on Earth.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 7d

Cap off the week by crafting with friends & community! Hearts & Crafts - Adults, is our monthly crafting meet-up for queer, trans, & ally folks. Here you can work on your own projects or follow a facilitator-lead one. Art supplies provided.

Friday, Oct. 3 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

Tonight Friday, October 3rd. Hearts and Crafts Adults, connect with community through creativity. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 8d

Registration is now open for our Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session (October 9th)! This free online event aims to provide all the info required to empower folks to be able to make informed decisions in a more accessible & de-clinicalized space.

https://www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Registration now open Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session. Register for a reminder. When Thursday October 9th from 6:15pm to 8:15pm online via Zoom.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 9d

Join us for HARMONY HEARTS tonight! This is an affirming space for Asian trans & gender diverse folks that acknowledges & addresses the unique intersections of queerness, gender, & race.

Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 6:15pm- 8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone .

https://www.skippingstone.ca/groups

Tonight Wednesday, October 1st. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 10d

Registration is now open for our next Affirming Fitness Class!
We are partnering with Every Body Stronger to offer free classes, open to all trans and gender diverse folks.

Tuesday, October 7th | 5pm to 6pm
Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE)

https://www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

Registration Now Open. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required. When Tuesday October 7th 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Location in person at Every Body Stronger.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 10d

We live, work, & play on Treaty 7 territory, which includes the Blackfoot people of the Siksika, Kainai, & Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda nations of Good Stoney, Bearspaw & Chiniki, & Tsuut’ina nations, & these lands are part of the Battle River territory of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 10d

We recognize that as a largely settler run organization, we are part of colonial systems that have marginalized & erased Indigenous languages & cultures, & it is part of our work to repair this harm, build stronger relationships with our two-spirit siblings & decolonize ourselves & our organization.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 10d

We strive to continually educate ourselves on the realities of residential schools, and the struggles indigenous people continue to face. We also recognize that observing today through these actions is only 1 of the 94 Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 10d

Today is National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. We celebrate the Indigenous resiliency & culture; are grateful for the many Indigenous people & organizations we have collaborated with; & honour the people that had trauma, violence, & no less than cultural genocide, forced upon them.

Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 11d

Registration is now open for Trans Board Game Night! Spots fill up quickly, and registration is required to attend.

Monday, October 6th | 6pm-9pm
D6 Tabletop Café (2323 32 Ave NE Suite 112, Calgary)

https://www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

Registration now open. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration required. When Monday October 6th, 6pm to 9pm at D6 Tabletop Cafe.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 11d

This week our offices are closed on Tuesday to observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation 🧡

Wednesday 💛 HARMONY HEARTS
Thursday 💚 STRONG HEARTS
Friday 💙 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Adults

All three take place in person at Skipping Stone from 6:15pm until 8:15pm.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Weekly Highlights Skipping Stone. Tuesday September 30 Office Closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Wednesday October 1, Harmony Hearts, a space for Asian trans and non-binary folks to connect, heal, and thrive, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday October 2, Strong Hearts, for trans feminine folks and trans women, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Friday October 3, Hearts and Crafts Adults, 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person.

Wednesday, October 1st. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, October 2nd. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Friday, October 3rd. Hearts and Crafts Adults, connect with community through creativity. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 13d

Ian Harvie is an American comedian and actor, often references that he is a trans man in his stand-up comedy. He is best known for his appearance in the show Transparent, and has toured with Margaret Cho.

A quote by Ian Harvie, comedian and actor on a watercolour trans flag background that says: I’m more a collector of identities and words that feel right to me. To me this is an inarguable point. I am who I say I am and that’s not up for debate.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 14d

October highlights - part 2:
🍂 Affirming Yoga Class (Oct 15 | Every Body Stronger)
🍂 Hearts & Crafts Teens (Oct 15 | Skipping Stone)
🍂 Expressions: Hair & Makeup Day (Oct 19 | Sunalta Community Hall)
🍂 Trans ID Clinic (Oct 23 | Skipping Stone)

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Wednesday, October 15th. Hearts and Crafts Teens. Connect with community through creativity. Open to all queer, trans, and ally youth. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Wednesday, October 15th. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger.

Sunday October 19th. Expressions: Hair and Makeup Day! Services and tools to help you realize your gender expression goals. Registration required. Time 10am to 2pm at Sunalta Community Hall.

Thursday, October 23rd. Trans ID Clinic. Help navigating the complex process of updating IDs and documents. Registration Required. 5:30pm to 7pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 14d

October highlights - part 1:
🍂 Hearts & Crafts Adults (Oct 3 | Skipping Stone)
🍂 Trans Board Game Night (Oct 6 | D6 Tabletop Café)
🍂 Affirming Fitness Class (Oct 7 | Every Body Stronger)
🍂 Gender Affirming Hormone Info Session (Oct 9 | Online)

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Monday, October 6th. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration Required. Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Location D6 Tabletop Café.

Thursday, October 9th. Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 15d

Thursday’s events:

💚 TRANS ID CLINIC (at Skipping Stone) | 5:30pm-7pm
Free help navigating the process of updating IDs to match your identity. Registration Required.

💚 CARING HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Our online meet-up for parents of trans folks.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Tonight Thursday, September 25th. Trans ID Clinic. Help navigating the complex process of updating IDs and documents. Registration Required. 5:30pm to 7pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Tonight Thursday, September 25th. Caring Hearts. A gathering place for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

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Skipping Stone Foundation @skippingstone.ca · 16d

Here’s what’s going on this Wednesday:

💛 AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (at Every Body Stronger) | 5pm- 6pm

💛 YOUNG HEARTS (at Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Tonight Wednesday, September 24th. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger.

Tonight Wednesday, September 24th. Young Hearts. A space for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40 years old. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

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