Today is Bisexual Visibility Day! This day was created to combat bi invisibility & erasure. Bisexual people are attracted to two or more genders. Bi people are valid regardless of their relationship status. To all the bi folks out there, you are seen, you are valid, you are loved & appreciated.

Community Coaching is one of the many free programs we offer. It provides a depathologized, empowerment focused approach that is the middle ground between more informal peer support and formal clinical support. Learn more or book an appointment: www.skippingstone.ca/wellbeing

Weekly highlights: Tuesday 🧡 FLOWING HEARTS (Skipping Stone) Wednesday 💛 AFFIRMING YOGA (Every Body Stronger) 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) Thursday 💚 Trans ID Clinic (Skipping Stone) 💚 CARING HEARTS (online) Friday 💙 OPEN HEARTS (Skipping Stone) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Shannon May Powell is an Australian writer, visual artist, and community worker. Through their photography they explore gender, sexuality, impermanence, and body-centred activism. Their work has been featured in well known festivals, galleries, and international publications.

Premier Smith had downplayed & denied any intention of invoking the notwithstanding clause to protect its transphobic legislation from being struck down. Now, behind closed doors, internal government documents confirm their plan to strip away the fundamental rights of Albertans, particularly youth.

Here’s what we have for you this Friday! 💙 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/music

Looking for help updating your name and/or gender marker on your ID documents? Registration is now open for our next TRANS ID CLINIC! Thursday, September 18 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm In person at Skipping Stone Registration Required. www.skippingstone.ca/id-clinics

This Thursday’s events! 💚 STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm-8:15pm 💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) | 6:15pm to 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

Registration is now open for our Affirming Yoga Class! We are partnering with Every Body Stronger to offer free private yoga classes open to all trans folks. Wednesday, September 24th | 5pm-6pm Every Body Stronger 2501 Alyth Rd SE www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

Our Queer Music Program is accepting new students! Come & check out your first class, & register for free if you would like to keep attending. All identities, bodies & levels of experience are welcome! All groups are held at Anacrusis Music (Unit 205, 1410 11 Ave SW) www.skippingstone.ca/music

This week: Monday ❤️ CAREGIVER MEET-UP (Last Best Brewing) Tuesday 🧡 TENDER HEARTS (Skipping Stone) Wednesday 💛 HARMONY HEARTS (online) 💛 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teens (Skipping Stone) Thursday 💚 STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) 💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Our next Caregiver Meet Up is Monday night! Come together over food & drinks to find community, conversation and a fun night out with other parents, caregivers & family members of trans & gender diverse folks. Monday, September 15th | 6:30pm to 8:30pm Last Best Brewing (607 11 Ave SW, Calgary)

Cap off your week by connecting with other trans folks at Open Hearts! All trans, non-binary, & gender diverse individuals, as well as those questioning a trans or gender-diverse identity are welcome. Fri., Sept. 12th | 6:15pm-8:15pm Online www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

Geena Rocero is a Filipino-born model and transgender advocate based in New York. She is also the founder of Gender Proud, a media production company that tells stories of the transgender community worldwide to elevate justice and equality.

Join us tonight for Strong Hearts, our meet-up for trans women, trans feminine folks, and those looking to affirm, explore, or are questioning a feminine gender identity. Thursday, September 11th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

Here’s what’s going on today: 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40. 💛 HORMONE INJECTION WORKSHOP (in person at Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm to 7:15pm Free. Registration required. Spots remaining. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Looking to affirm and support the trans youth in your life? Here are some small things to help: 1) Use their affirmed name and pronouns 2) Remember that they are still the same kiddo 3) Don’t make it about you 4) Celebrate Trans joy 🌈 www.skippingstone.ca/resources-fu...

Join us tonight for our non-binary & genderqueer meet-up Flowing Hearts! This group is about helping us understand who we are, how we want to grow, and how we can live authentically. Tuesday, September 9th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

🎨 Spots remaining for CATTY! CATTY is our Creative Art-based Therapy program for Trans Youth. Sign up today! Who should apply: Trans and Gender Diverse Youth (ages 13 to 17) Duration: 8 weeks | September 16th until November 4th When: Tuesdays | 6:15pm to 8:15pm www.skippingstone.ca/catty

Here’s what we have this week: Monday ❤️ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT (D6 Tabletop Café) Tuesday 🧡 FLOWING HEARTS (online) Wednesday 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (online) 💛 HORMONE INJECTION WORKSHOP (Skipping Stone) Thursday 💚 STRONG HEARTS (online) Friday 💙 OPEN HEARTS (online) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Looking for a cool group of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse folks to chat and craft with? Join us and finish off your old WIPs or start a facilitator-lead project. Friday, September 5th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm In person at Skipping Stone (Suite 1900 736 6 Ave SW, Calgary) Art supplies provided.

Sage Grace Dolan-Sandrino is an Afro-Cuban queer and trans woman. She came out in her early teens and together with Human Rights Campaign fought against the lack of support from her middle school. Sage is an artist, screenwriter, producer, publisher, and educator.

🎨 CATTY is back! Registrations are open for Creative Art-based Therapy for Trans Youth (CATTY). Who should apply: Trans and Gender Diverse Youth (ages 13 to 17) Duration: 8 weeks | September 16th until November 4th When: Tuesdays | 6:15pm to 8:15pm www.skippingstone.ca/catty

Two organizations launch court challenge against Alberta's pronouns legislation

Learn best practices for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments is a session led by affirming physicians and community members. Supplies provided. Registration required. Wednesday, September 10th | 6:15pm to 7:15pm At Skipping Stone www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

We are contesting the legislation’s restrictions on the use of names & pronouns in schools on the basis it violates the rights, safety, and dignity of students. Help support our efforts here: www.skippingstone.ca/legalfund or at the link in bio.

We have two events for you this Tuesday: 🧡 Affirming Fitness Class (in person at Every Body Stronger) | 5:00pm to 6:00pm Registration required. 🧡 Tender Hearts (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Our meet-up for trans masculine folks and trans men. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Weekly highlights: Mon - Office closed Tues 🧡 AFFIRMING FITNESS CLASS FOR TRANS FOLKS (Every Body Stronger) 🧡 TENDER HEARTS (online) Wed 💛 HARMONY HEARTS 💛 AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (Every Body Stronger) Thurs 💚 STRONG HEARTS Fri 💙 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Adults

It's almost September folks and here's what we have going on for the first half of the month: ✨ AFFIRMING FITNESS CLASS FOR TRANS FOLKS | Sept. 2 ✨ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT | Sept. 8 ✨ HORMONE INJECTION WORKSHOP | Sept. 10 www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Audre Lorde (1934-1992) was a self-described “Black, lesbian, feminist, socialist, mother, warrior, poet." She dedicated her life to confronting different forms of injustice, through both activism and in her writing.

Thursday’s events! 💚 TRANS ID CLINIC (in person at Skipping Stone) | 5:30pm to 7:00pm Registration required. 💚 CARING HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Our meet-up for parents, family members, and caregivers of trans loved ones. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Here's what's going on this Wednesday: 💛 WELLNESS WALK (St. Patrick’s Island) | 6:00pm to 8:00pm 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (in person at Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Change of Date! Affirming Yoga Class for Trans Folks has been moved back a week. Registration is open for these free private yoga classes. Wednesday, September 3rd | 5pm to 6pm Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE) Register: www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

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, September 2nd | 5pm to 6pm Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE) Sign up: www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

These are our highlights this week. Tues. 🧡 FLOWING HEARTS (in person) Wed. 💛 AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (Every Body Stronger) 💛 WELLNESS WALK (St. Patrick’s Island) 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (in person) Thurs. 💚 Trans ID Clinic (in person) 💚 CARING HEARTS (online) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Spend some quality time amongst the trees, birds, creeks and clouds with us! In partnership with CPAWS, we’re hosting a Wilderness Wellness Walk on St Patrick's Island. Wed., Aug. 27th | 6pm-8pm St. Patrick’s Island, Calgary Register: www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Looking for help updating your name and/or gender marker on your ID documents? Registration is now open for our next TRANS ID CLINIC! Thursday, August 28 | 5:30pm to 7:00pm In person at Skipping Stone Registration Required. www.skippingstone.ca/id-clinics

CALGARY PRIDE: COME PARADE WITH US! Sunday, Aug 31 | 10:30am - gather | 11am - parade Let’s celebrate Pride by coming together to uplift and stand with our Two-Spirit, queer and trans communities. We’re inviting all who would like to celebrate by parading with us. www.skippingstone.ca/pride

Thursday’s events! 💚 STRONG HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks. 💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Our meet-up celebrating the unique intersection of gender and neurodiversity. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Join us & CPAWS on a Wilderness Wellness Wellness Walk! Spending time in nature is shown to have significant impacts on general wellbeing, so come spend some quality time amongst the trees with us. Wed., Aug. 27th | 6pm-8pm St. Patrick’s Island, Calgary Register: www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

This week: Tuesday 🧡 TENDER HEARTS Wednesday 💛 HARMONY HEARTS (online) 💛 HEARTS & CRAFTS Teen Edition Thursday 💚 STRONG HEARTS 💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) Friday 💙 OPEN HEARTS Saturday 💜 SUMMER SWIMS (Bowview Outdoor Pool) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Shaez Mortimer is an Australian academic with a background in advocacy, community work, and violence prevention. Her research centers on LGTBQIA+ people’s experiences of sexual violence and queer and feminist research methodologies.

Registration is now open for our next Summer Swim! These events occur outside of regular facility hours and thereby allow our group to have exclusive use of the pool, facilities and change rooms. Bowview Outdoor Pool Sat. Aug. 23rd | 6:30pm-8:30pm www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

Registration is now open for our Affirming Yoga Class in partnership with Every Body Stronger. These free private yoga classes are open to all trans folks. Wednesday, August 20th | 5pm to 6pm At Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE) Register: www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

Today’s events! 💚 GENDER AFFIRMING HORMONE INFO SESSION (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm A community-led session including a presentation, panel discussion, & time for questions. 💚 STRONG HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Join us tomorrow for our free online Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session! Including: - an informative presentation - a panel of experts including lived experience, mental health, and physicians - lots of time for questions Thurs. August 14th | 6:15pm-8:15pm www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

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...

This week: Mon ❤️ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT (D6 Tabletop Café) Tues 🧡 FLOWING HEARTS (online) Wed 💛 YOUNG HEARTS (online) Thurs 💚 GENDER AFFIRMING HORMONE INFO SESSION (online) 💚 STRONG HEARTS (online) www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Join us for an evening of community and connections! Open Hearts is for all trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals to share and just be themselves. Friday, August 8th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

Registration is now open for our Gender Affirming Hormone Information Session (August 14th)! 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. www.skippingstone.ca/calendar