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AIDS ACTION NOW
Committee meetings on second and fourth Tues of month, 8 pm at 519 Church. Provincial committee, 517 College. 416-977-5903.

COALITION AGAINST SAME-sex Partner abuse
Provides education, outreach and advocacy on violence in gay and lesbian relationships. Meets monthly. 416-595-0307 ext 272.

CLGRO
Organization dedicated to eliminating homophobia and dealing with issues of homosexuality in the schools, relationship recognition, health care and social welfare. Meets first Wed of month 8-10 pm at 519 Church. 416-405-8253.

dosti
Support group for South Asian gay and bisexual men gathers last Tues of month 6 pm. 20 Carlton. 416-599-2727.

egale Canada Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere
Works to advance equality and justice for gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered persons and their families across Canada. 1-888-204-7777.

519 church community centre
Meeting place for the queer community, houses Cawthra Square Cafe. 519 Church. 416-392-6874.

foundation for equal families
Acts as intervenor in precedent-setting cases for recognition of queer relationships. 522 Church. 416-975-0024.

gay and lesbian bashing hotline and victim assistance
Support and info to assault victims, assistance with police and court appearances. 24 hrs. 416-392-6878 ext 337.

HIV/AIDS legal clinic
Government funded legal aid. 65 Wellesley E, Suite 1400. 416-340-7790.

LEGIT
Grassroots immigration info and support for lesbians and gays, with chapters across Canada, plus lobbying on immigration laws, and publishes a guide booklet. Meets third Thur of month at 519 Church. 416-392-6874.

legal clinic
U of T law students give legal advice (free to those who meet financial guidlines) to gays, lesbians and bisexuals on criminal, landlord, highway, social assistance and academic appeal matters. Downtown Legal Services, 91 St. George. 416-978-6447.

lesbian and gay community appeal
Fundraising body has given out over $70,000. To volunteer, call 416-920-5422.

pride committee
Organizes annual Pride week. 65 Wellesley E #501. 416-927-7433.

sex in change
Putting on a conference, Reclaiming Our Genders And Bodies, in Oct 2001. Call Christina Strang at 519 Church. 416-392-6874.

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inside out film and video festival
The yearly spring queer film fest welcomes volunteers. 401 Richmond W. 416-977-6847.

National lesbian and gay journalists
meets first Fri evg of month at Pegasus, 491 Church. Salons featuring speakers are also held at various locations, call 416-925-9872 ext 2950.

oasis vocal jazz ensemble
Amateur 12-member jazz group perform several times per year. They rehearse once a week between Sep and Jun, and people interested in singing with them can arrange an audition by e-mailing auditions@oasisvocaljazz.com.

queer press
A volunteer-run small press with an objective to promote and explore the literary expressions of our queer communities. Currently they have published seven books. Writers should call for submission guidelines. 416-469-5224.

10% qtv
Newsmagazine airs on Rogers Cable network Mon 10:30 pm and Sat 11:30 pm.

toronto public library gay and lesbian collection
Over 500 fiction and 500 non-fiction titles are housed at Yorkville Library, 22 Yorkville, 416-393-7660. You can suggest titles you would like purchased through the library's computer system. (Other libraries with strong queer lit collections are Parliament, Pape-Danforth, Bloor-Gladstone and Northern Discrict.)

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across boundaries
A centre for people of colour experiencing mental health problems. 51 Clarkson. 416-787-3007.

adult children of addictive and dysfunctional

aids committee of toronto
Info, referrals and counselling for people with HIV/.AIDS. Mon-Thur 10 am-9 pm, Fri to 5 pm. 399 Church, 4th fl. 416-340-2437.

aids hotline
Referrals and counselling, various languages, Mon-Sat 9 am-11:30 pm, Sun 11 am -4 pm. 416-392-AIDS.

Alliance for south asian aids prevention
Counselling, referrals and volunteer opportunities for South Asian people who are HIV+. Weekdays 9 am-5 pm, Tue and Thur to 7 pm. 20 Carlton. 416-599-5727.

bisexual network
Bisexual men and women meet for support, discussion and social events. 416 925-9872 ext 2015.

BLACK COALITION FOR AIDs PREVENTION
Goals are to reduce spread of HIV and enhance life for those affected. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. 790 Bay #940. 416-977-9955.

BODY POSITIVE
Discussion and support group for men who are HIV+, 8-10 sessions, limited to 8 members with two facilitators. Through Hassle Free Men's Clinic, 556 Church, 416-922-0603.

CANADIAN AIDS SOCIETY
Coalition of 30 groups focusing on care, education and research. Ottawa. 613-230-3580.

casey house
Palliative care for 12 residents with AIDS, two-week respite stays. 9 Huntley. 416-962-7600.

catie/community aids treatment info exchange
Community-based non-profit organization offering info and referrals on opportunistic infection, conventional and complementary therapies. 555 Richmond W #505. 1-800-263-1638.

centre for addiction and mental health
Gay, lesbian and bisexual service has programs with goals of abstinence, use reduction or moderation, including assessment and referral, three-week residential program, weekly groups and partners groups, covered by OHIP, at various locations. 416-435-8501 ext 6781; 416-535-8501 ext 6784.

circle of friends
A gay and lesbian Al Anon group for friends and lovers of alcoholics meet Fri at 8:30 pm at 519 Church. 416-392-6874.

david kelly lesbian and gay and hiv/.aids counselling program
Individual, group and family counselling with lesbian and gay therapists, sliding scale fees, including 10-session group for lesbians and gays on challenges of the community. 355 Church. 416-595-9618.

eventide AA
Gay and lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous groups meets Sun 8 pm at St. Luke's Church, Carlton and Sherbourne. 416-924-9619.

female-to-male transgendered and transexuals
Open to all orientations, meeting first and third Fri of month 7:30 pm at 519 Church. 416-392-6878 ext 325.

fife house
Supportive housing and services for people with HIV/AIDS. Operates three houses. Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. 416-205-9888.

frontrunners gay and lesbian AA
Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Sat 8 pm at St Luke's Church, Carlton and Sherbourne. 416-924-9619.

Gays and lesbians parenting together
Sharing experiences and options in parenting, fourth Wed of month at 519 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2058.

gay fathers of toronto
Social functions and support for gay dads and partners, every second Thur (Jun 14, 28) 7:30 pm. YMCA, 42 Charles E, fourth fl. 416-410-0438.

Gay partner abuse project
For men in violent relationships. 9 am-9 pm daily. 416-876-1803.

glamS
Discussion group for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people with MS meets Sep-May on second Tues of month 8 pm at 519 Church. 416-978-2391.

GLOW
Gay and Lesbian Out of the Watchtower, for ex-Jehovah Witnesses. 416-944-3404.

hassle free clinic
Anonymous HIV testing, STD care, women's health, needle exchange. 556 Church, 2nd fl. Women clinic (416-922-0603); men's clinic(416-922-0566).

Hiv/aids services at mid-toronto community services
Meals on Wheels, housing and transportation support, lunch program. 192 Carlton. 416-962-9449.

mcewan house
Supportive housing for men and women with HIV in a shared setting with 24-hours staff. 416-929-6228.

mcc care group
Metropolitan Community Church-organized groups for 6-10 members meet in members' homes every two weeks for prayer, study and support. Groups for couples, singles, men or women only. 416-406-6229 ext 112.

negative partners
Support group for gay men whose lovers are HIV+ based on the Body Positive program. Hassle Free Men's Clinic, 556 Church,416-922-0603.

Narcotics anonymous true colours
Support group 12-step program for recovering gay, lesbian, bisexual, trangendered and transsexual addicts. Fri 6 pm at 519 Church. 416-236-8956.

Queers redefine the family with Pride. // photo by Rick McGinnis

pflag toronto
Educational and support meetings at various locations for parents and friends of lesbians and gays. 416-406-6878.

Pflag Toronto east
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays in east Toronto. 1200 Markham #200. 416-438-3697 ext 540.

questioning your sexuality
Facilitated group for women who are thinking about coming out. U of T Women's Centre, call for info. 416-978-8201.

Rainbow group AA
Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Fri 8:30 pm, open to new members last Fri of month, at 519 Church. AA Hotline 416-487-5591.

Sex and love addicts anonymous
A 12-Step program to deal with addictive sexual and emotional patterns. 416-486-8201.

Sexual compulsives anonymous
Recovery with the goal of staying sexually sober. Thur and Sun 7 pm at Women's College Hospital, 76 Grenville #462. www.homestead.com/scatoronto

soglad
Southern Ontario Gay and Lesbian Doctors meets the third Thur of every month, 8 pm, at the Primrose Hotel, 111 Carlton. 416-466-5285.

survivors of incest anonymous
Self-help group for survivors of childhood sexual abuse meets Wed 6 pm at 519 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2960.

Tgal
Queer support and peer counselling phone line operated by volunteers. 416-964-6600.

toronto pwa foundation
Info and support services to help PWAs live independently. Mon-Thur 10 am-6 pm, Fri 9 am-5 pm. 399 Church, 2nd fl. 416-506-1400.

transexual transition support group
Meets second and fourth Fri of month 7 pm. 519 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2121.

12 tradition AA
A gay and lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous group meet Wed 8 pm at St Peter's Church, Carlton and Sherbourne. 416-924-1891.

Two-spirited peoples of the first nations
Support for lesbian and gay aboriginal people and people with HIV/AIDS. 14 College. 416-944-9300.

u of t sexual education and peer counselling centre
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered-positive counselling and referrals. Drop-in at 42A St George. 416-978-8732.

Women's counselling referral and education centre
Referrals for women to self-help groups and screened private therapists. 525 Bloor W. 416-534-7501.

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arc en ciel groupe francophone
French-speaking gays and lesbians meet the last Thur of month, 6 pm, at the Red Spot, 459 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2245.

asian lesbians group
416-785-0231 or e-mail asianlesgroup@hotmail.com

bisexual women of toronto
Social and discussion meeting first Thur of month 8:15 pm at 519 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2198.

centre for spanish speaking people
Gay-positive Spanish classes and latin dance lessons. 1004 Bathurst..416-533-8355 ext 28.

downtown swim club
Swim club will host the International Gay and Lesbian Acquatics Championship Jul 5-8, 2001. Recreational and competitive swimmers train Tue and Thur 8:35-10:15 am, Sat 4:15-5:45 pm, Sun 5-6 pm at Jimmy Simpson Rec Centre, 870 Queen E; and Fri 8:30-10 am at Matty Eckler Rec Centre, 953 Gerrard E. 416-694-8062.

the fraternity
Gay men's social and professional club for social and business networking. 416-488-0139.

frontrunners toronto
All genders, orientations and ability levels are welcome for 5-15-km runs Sat 9 am from Cawthra Square behind 519 Church, with a faster run happening Thur 6:15 pm. The Runner's Shop offers gay-positive workshops for beginners who want to get up to speed for 5 km. 416-923-9702.

galley
Gays and Lesbians of East York hold monthly meeting, social events, monthly calendar. 416-925-9872 ext 2145.

judy garland memorial bowling league
Bowling at Newtonbrook Bowlerama at Yonge and Finch. 416-925-9872- ext 2140.

Long Yang club
Social club promoting Asian/non-Asian friendship holds potlucks, dim sum dining and more. Yearly membership $20, couples $30. 416-966-4089.

NOT SO AMAZON SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Lesbian-positive women of all athletic levels play softball weekly and have social sporting events. www.notsoamazon.com

out and out club
Outdoor sports club for gays and lesbians province-wide features hiking, cycling, skiing, canoe trips, scuba, riding and more. Car pools for out-of-town events. Five yearly newsletters give contact phone for each activity, or advertise your own. Yearly membership $30, couple $50. New members night Jun and Sep 18, 7:30 pm at 519 Church. Pick up brochures at the 519 or check www.outandout.ca 416-925-9872 ext 2800.

pink turf soccer league
Lesbian-positive women of all athletic levels play soccer weekly, registration $50. Applications at 519 Church. 416-778-0535.

primetimers
Chapter of worldwide organization for gay/bi men over 40. Meeting third Sat of month, 1:30 pm, at 519 Church, plus bridge, computer and book clubs. 416-925-9872 ext 2970.

q eng
Social group for gay/lesbian/bisexual/..transgendered engineers and engineering students meets second Wed of month at 7:30 pm at Starbucks on Church S of Wellesley. 416-385-2658.

rainbow hoops women's basketball league
Register in Sep for Oct-April season. $100 registration fee. 416-536-6206.

rainbow tai chi
Yang-style tai chi practice for queer-positive people. No experience necessary. Sun 10 am-noon at 519 Church. Pwyc, $7 sugg. 416-516-0135.

righteously outrageous twirling corp
ROTC practises weekly on Sun from 3-5 pm at the Metropolitan Community Church at 115 Simpson Ave. 416-462-5901.

spearhead leather-denim social club
All-male club with 60 members runs social and charity events, including Roundup on labour day weekend. 416-752-7979.

swingin' out lindy hop
Swing classes and performances Thurs 7 pm at St. Luke's Church, Sherbourne and Carlton. 416-465-1278.

toronto gay hockey assoc
A league for gay and bisexual men over 18 plays every Sun 6-9 pm from October to April. $350 registration fee. 416-424-3014.

Toronto spartan volleyball league
Gay, lesbian and homo-friendly volleyball league with over 180 members plays Thur night at various locations. Registration in Aug and Sep. Box 77, 552 Church, Toronto M4Y 2E3, 416-925-9872 ext 2152.

Toronto triggerfish
Gay and lesbian water polo club practises start in Sept at Jimmy Simpson Rec Centre, 870 Queen E, 416-925-9872 ext 2010. www.bsc.to/triggerfish

women for recreation, information and business
A social, recreational and business network for lesbian women holds lunches, sports, arts and entertainment events, workshops and dances. Annual membership $35, couple $50. Mailing address 128 Danforth, Box 229, Toronto M4K 1N1. www.gaycanada.com/wrib

women's sm discussion group
Meets for discussion first Wed of month at 8 pm at 519 Church, plus social events and brunches. 416-925-9872 ext 2007.

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Central toronto youth services
Counselling and support groups for people 18 and under. 65 Wellesley E #300. 416-924-2100.

COLAGE: children of lesbians and gays everywhere
A social support group for students with lesbian, gay and bisexual parents meet second and fourth Tues of every month at 6:30 pm. www.colage.org

glaba
Glendon Gay Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance meets Tues at 12:30 pm during the academic term. Women's Centre, D124 Hilliard. 416-736-2100 ext 88197.

Lesbian gay bisexual student support group
For high school students, meets weekly during the school year on Wed at 4:30 at Toronto District School Board, 155 College. 416-397-3749.

lesbian gay bi youth line
Peer support phone line by and for queer youth province-wide. Volunteer opportunities for those under 27. Phone line operates Sun-Fri 4-9:30 pm. 416-962-9688, 1-800-268-9688.

lesbian gay bi youth
Support group for youth under 26. Peer discussions Tue 7:30 pm; Alternatives, an informal social gathering Sat 1-4 pm at 519 Church. 416-925-9872 ext 2880.

lgbt humber
Queer students at Humber College north campus meet Thur 4:30 pm in room H407 during the academic year. www.hsfweb.com

opening doors
Queer high school students in North York meet Thur 4:30-6:30 pm. North York Board of Education, 5050 Yonge. 416-925-9872 ext 2003.

OUT PROUD AND SAFE
Peer-facilitated group providing information and education on HIV and safer sex. 1200 Markham #200. 416-438-3697 ext 526.

out and proud
Scarborough drop-in for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered teens. Mon 4-6 pm. 1200 Markham #200. 416-438-3697 ext 241.

positive youth outreach
For people under 29 with HIV/AIDS, peer support, drop-in with free meal, referrals for housing, treatment and counselling. 790 Bay #1110. 416-979-9295.

queer peers
Queer youth 13-20 meet Wed 4:30-6 pm (call to confirm) at Deslisle Youth Services, 40 Orchard View. 416-482-0081.

Ryepride
Queer students at Ryerson. 416-979-5000 ext 7527.

SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH
A community development project designed to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered youth. Various programs and meetings available. 416-924-2100 ext 264. www.soytoronto.org

SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH-ECO Queers
A youth group focusing on environmental issues, sharing and planning projects that are concerned with the earth. Meet third Wed of month at 6 pm, 519 Church. 416-924-2100 ext. 264. www.soytoronto.org

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al fatiha
Supportive community for gay, lesbian and bisexual Muslims with peer support, social events, referrals, advocacy and volunteer opportunities. Monthly peer support meetings fourth Thur of month 7 pm (expect Jul-Aug). 416-925-9872 ext 2209.

aware
Christian Reformed lesbians and gays meet in members' homes on the second Sat of month Sep-May. 416-591-0440.

brethren
Mennonite Council for queer Mennonites of faith or cultural upbringing meets every second month, puts out a newsletter and runs a group for parents of lesbian and gay Mennonites. 416-465-7567.

christos mcc
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Christian group committed to loving and healing meets Sun 7 pm. Trinity-St Paul's Church, 427 Bloor W. 416-925-7924.

Congregation keshet shalom
Gay and lesbian Jews hold monthly Shabbat lay services, holiday observance and parties. Facility currently under construction, call for information. 416-925-1408.

dharma friends
Gay and lesbian Buddhist meditation group meets every Wed at 7:30 pm for sitting/walking meditation. 416-935-1759.

dignity toronto
Promotes reconciliation for gay/lesbian Roman Catholics. Meets monthly. 416-763-2300.

first unitarian congregation
Sun services at affirming congregation at 10 and 11:30 am (Jun-Aug 10:30 am only). Interweave active gay/lesbian group meets fourth Sun of month at 6 pm. 175 St Clair W. 416-924-9654.

Gay and lesbian friends at st james cathedral
Meets first Tue of month in St James parish house. 65 Church. 416-364-7865.

Metropolitan Community church
Large gay-lesbian Christian congregation, Sunday worship at 9 and 11 am and 7 pm, plus many other programs. 115 Simpson. 416-406-6228.

metropolitan united
Affirming congregation runs Sun services at 11 am, has dances and a Pride float. 416-363-0331 ext 24.

propitiation
Gay and lesbian Anglican fellowship using traditional wording of The Book Of Common Prayer holds services in members' homes on the first and third Sat of month. 416-487-7406. 416-925-9872, ext. 2149.

q-age
Queer spiritual network for women and men holds retreats and monthly workshop on second Sun of month 3 pm at Ivey House, 406 Jarvis. Annual membership $50, individual workshops $10 non-members. 416-925-9872 ext 2990.

ruah
An inclusive community of Judeo-Christian faith emphasizing spiritual growth, liberation and eco theology, holds communion, meditation or celebration of the Word every Sun 10:30 am at Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E. 416-469-4011.

saga
Fellowship for gay and lesbian Presbyterians, both lay and clergy, fourth Fri of month at 7:30 pm, potluck at 6 pm. St Andrew's Centre, 75 Simcoe. 416-269-7828.

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