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❄️✨ The weekly Q***r Arts & Crafts Night is Here ✨☀️

This is a weekly pause for all of us to make, unwind, and be with community. Whether you’re sketching, collaging, knitting, or just vibing at the table, this space is about creativity without pressure, and connection without expectations.

📆 Every Monday at 7:00PM - 9:00PM
📍 Sunalta Community Hall - Clubroom (1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary)

Whether you’re crafting quietly, chatting while you create, or simply enjoying being around others, there’s always room for you at the table. Big shoutout to - Sunalta Community Hall - for supporting our programming and helping us keep this space warm, accessible, accommodating , and welcoming for all 💛

Let’s have fun together, one conversation and creative idea at a time 🎨❄️
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A colourful poster for “Q***r Arts and Crafts.” On the right side is an image of a pair of hands crocheting using green and yellow yarn, with crocheted flower graphics scattered on the poster. On the left side, the title “Q***r Arts and Crafts” appears in bright, playful cut-out style lettering on a textured paper background. Below, handwritten-style text reads: “Every Monday, 7PM–9PM, Sunalta Community Hall (Club Room).” The Sunalta Community Association and Q***r Calgary logos appear in the top left corners.

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March is here, and we’ve got a whole month of cozy, playful, and community-filled moments waiting for you 🌱✨ Swipe through to see what’s happening and mark your calendars.

Q***r Arts & Crafts
Mondays at 7:00 PM – Sunalta Community Hall (Club Room)
(Last Monday - March 30th - at upstairs of Sunalta Community Hub)

Q***r Board Games
Fridays at 6:00 PM – The Sentry Box

Community Care Coffee
Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 AM – Congress Coffee

Q***r Rock Climbing
Sunday, March 8 at 5:30 PM – Climbing Centre (Chinook)
Sunday, March 22 at 5:30 PM – Climbing Centre (Rocky Mountain)

Q***r Quests (Beginner Night!)- An entirely NEW monthly gathering of DnD lovers!
Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 PM – The Sentry Box

Q***r Beers
Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 PM – The Establishment Brewing Company

Let’s Get Books Together! - A whole NEW monthly program to talk about books! We will announcing the theme for this month soon!
Sunday, March 29 at 5:30 PM – Congress Coffee

These programs are about connection, creativity, care, and showing up for each other. Whether that’s around a table, on the wall, or over a cup of coffee, you will always find a safe space ☕🎲🎨 As usual, our programs are community-powered. If you’re able, consider supporting our fundraising efforts to help keep these spaces accessible and welcoming for all 💕

For more details, like times and locations or linking these events to Google Calendar, visit our website at Q***rCalgary.ngo !

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Did you know that today is the first day of Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week (Feb 15th - 21st)?

Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week was first celebrated from November 10th to 17th in 2014, It was moved to the week after Valentine’s Day the following year. The timing was absolutely intentional! As you could imagine, the hyper-romanticism of Valentine’s Day can be tricky for Aromatic folks to navigate. That's why we dedicate the following week to making space and better understanding our Aromantic community members.

But you might be asking yourself.. What does Aromantic mean? Don't feel bad for asking! It's actually a very common question as it's often wrongfully grouped with or confused for Asexual.

Simply put, Aromanticism (or Aro) is a romantic orientation where a person experiences little to no romantic attraction to others, where as Asexuality is an orientation defined by a lack of or limited sexual attraction. While some people may identify as a both (Aroace) its important to not assume that all Aromantic people are Ace.

While it may sound simple, the experiences of Aromantic folks are incredibly diverse, hence the ‘spectrum’ in Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week. While some Aromantic people may feel absolutely no romantic attraction whatsoever, others may still experience it under specific circumstances, such as if an emotional connection has already been formed.

The Aromantic community often faces erasure and ignorance due to a lack of understanding, even within the q***r community. Much of this stems from amatonormativity, the belief that everyone seeks and should be in a long-term romantic relationship. This mindset leads to dismissal of Aromantic identities, harmful assumptions that they “can’t feel love,” attempts to “fix” them, and even exclusion from spaces meant to welcome the q***r community.

This Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week, it’s our duty to support the Aromantic community however we can by ensuring friends, family, and community members feel welcome, included, and seen in our spaces year-round.

If you can, spend time this week listening to Aromantic community members and learning about Aromantic-serving organizations such as .

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❄️ Beat the winter chill by climbing together! Join us for Q***r Rock Climbing! It's a bi-weekly afternoon full of movement, encouragement, and q***r community connections. Whether you’re brand new to climbing or a seasoned climber, this space is all about encouragement, community, and cheering one on together.

📅 Sunday, February 8th at 5:30 PM
📍 Calgary Climbing Centre (Stronghold), 140 15 Ave NW, Calgary

Unfortunately, these events will have a cost associated with them and we are unable to cover said cost at this time. But please reach out if you need assistance and we'll see what we can do.

Costs:
Day Rate:
Adult = $24
Youth (9 - 17) = $19
Child (8 & Under) = $14

One Month Pass:
Single Gym = $110 & Multi Gym = $135
(Student & family discounts available)

Rentals:
Full Package: $12
Harness: $6
Shoes: $6
Belay: $4
Chalk Bag: $3

And as always, before taking pictures please always ask for permission. Let’s make these memorable moments cozy and safe 🫶

Come as you are. Let’s reach new heights together 💛
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A poster for Q***r Rock Climbing with a photo of an indoor rock climbing wall in the background. A climber is partially visible climbing the wall. Bright, colorful text reads “Q***r Rock Climbing.” Event details are shown in a rounded box: Sunday, February 8th at 5:30 PM, Calgary Climbing Centre (Stronghold), 140 15 Ave NW, Calgary. The Q***r Calgary logo appears at the bottom.

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February is not just the month of Valentine and love; it is also full of community connections and loving coziness from Q***r Calgary! ❄️✨❤️

From weekly Arts & Crafts and Board Games to the monthly highly anticipated Community Care Coffee, Q***r Beers, and Rock Climbing, there’s something for everyone this month. Whether you’re looking for low-key creativity, friendly competition, or warm community talks, we’ve got you covered.

If you love what we do and want to help keep our programs accessible, consider supporting our fundraiser. Every little bit helps us keep creating safe spaces for the local q***r community. We're grateful for every soul who joins us, volunteers with us, and helps keep these programs running and thriving 💛

Save this post, share it with a friend, and come spend February with your community 💕
Full details, times, and locations are always available at Q***rCalgary.NGO.
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Pic 1: Graphic titled “February Events” with a soft, blurred background of people cooking together. The image lists Q***r Calgary programs and dates:

Q***r Arts & Crafts every Monday at 7 PM on February 2nd, 9th, and 16th at Sunalta Community Hall (Club Room), and Monday February 23rd at 7 PM at Sunalta Community Hub (Upstairs).

Q***r Board Games every Friday at 6 PM on February 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th at The Sentry Box.

Community Care Coffee on Saturday February 7th at 11 AM at Congress Coffee.

Q***r Beers on Saturday February 21st at 1 PM at Craft Beer Market on 10th.

Q***r Rock Climbing on Sunday February 8th at 5:30 PM at Stronghold location of the Calgary Climbing Centre and Sunday February 22nd at 5:30 PM at SoCal Bouldering.

The Q***r Calgary logo appears at the bottom with a note directing viewers to Q***rCalgary.NGO for more information.

Pic 2: Calendar-style graphic titled “February Events” showing a month view with dates labeled Sunday through Saturday. with the same background as the first image. Event icons appear on specific dates, mirroring the content in the first image. The Q***r Calgary logo and website are displayed at the bottom.

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