Upcoming Programs & Events
06
Feb
2023
Monday Meetup
Monday, February 6, 2023 7:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Online Event
Free
Join us virtually every Monday from 7:00pm - 8:15pm for QLink Windsor-Essex’s weekly Monday Meetup. This is a peer-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 12-29. It’s a chance to connect with community and check-in about things you enjoy, share solidarity for coping with what is difficult, and learn about what is going on in our region. Each Meetup will close with a brief mindfulness exercise.
08
Feb
2023
QConnect Youth Drop-In
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 4:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Free
Join us every Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for QConnect Youth Drop-In. This is a youth-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults ages 12-18. It’s a chance to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults, hang out, and enjoy an activity. Events will rotate weekly with Games Night, Movie Night, Craft Night, Coffee House, and Open Mic Night. Events and light snacks and refreshments are complimentary for everyone. Please register in advance so that we can make sure we have enough food/beverage and supplies. Events will be held at the Qlink / Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. For more information visit www.qlinkwe.ca/programs.
09
Feb
2023
Young Adult Mixer (YAM)
Thursday, February 9, 2023 4:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Free
Join us every Thursday for YAM (Youth Adult Mixer). YAM is a youth-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults ages 18-29. It’s a chance to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults, hang out, and enjoy an activity. Events will rotate weekly with Games Night, Movie Night, Craft Night, Coffee House and Open Mic Night. Events and light snacks and refreshments are complimentary for everyone. Please register in advance so that we can make sure we have enough food/beverage and supplies. Events will be held at the Qlink / Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. For more information visit www.qlinkwe.ca/programs.
13
Feb
2023
2-Spirit Circle
Monday, February 13, 2023 6:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Free
2-Spirit Circle Closed Group is an all ages group that provides programming for 2-Spirit First Nations, Inuit and Métis community members in Windsor Essex, facilitated by Shane Lyon (2S Mi'kmaw/Irish) and presented by the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest. 2-Spirit Circle will be held biweekly on Monday’s from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Windsor-Essex Pride Fest office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. The 2-Spirit Circle ensures that everyone attending this group will have a non-judgmental, supportive space to get together and explore your identities and what that means to you. We will do this through Sharing Circles, Traditional Teachings, music, crafts, game nights and other activities to build connections within our community of Windsor-Essex.
13
Feb
2023
Monday Meetup
Monday, February 13, 2023 7:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Online Event
Free
Join us virtually every Monday from 7:00pm - 8:15pm for QLink Windsor-Essex’s weekly Monday Meetup. This is a peer-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 12-29. It’s a chance to connect with community and check-in about things you enjoy, share solidarity for coping with what is difficult, and learn about what is going on in our region. Each Meetup will close with a brief mindfulness exercise.
14
Feb
2023
Type Out Tuesdays
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 6:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Online Event
Free
Join us virtually every other Tuesday for Type OUT Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. A writing circle for 2SLGBTQ+ youth and young adults ages 12-29. Each session will include a check-in, writing prompts, and opportunities to share our work and receive feedback. This drop in workshop space is designed to be flexible and accommodate participants’ desires and goals.
15
Feb
2023
QConnect Youth Drop-In
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Free
Join us every Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for QConnect Youth Drop-In. This is a youth-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults ages 12-18. It’s a chance to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults, hang out, and enjoy an activity. Events will rotate weekly with Games Night, Movie Night, Craft Night, Coffee House, and Open Mic Night. Events and light snacks and refreshments are complimentary for everyone. Please register in advance so that we can make sure we have enough food/beverage and supplies. Events will be held at the Qlink / Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. For more information visit www.qlinkwe.ca/programs.
16
Feb
2023
Young Adult Mixer (YAM)
Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Free
Join us every Thursday for YAM (Youth Adult Mixer). YAM is a youth-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults ages 18-29. It’s a chance to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults, hang out, and enjoy an activity. Events will rotate weekly with Games Night, Movie Night, Craft Night, Coffee House and Open Mic Night. Events and light snacks and refreshments are complimentary for everyone. Please register in advance so that we can make sure we have enough food/beverage and supplies. Events will be held at the Qlink / Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. For more information visit www.qlinkwe.ca/programs.
20
Feb
2023
Monday Meetup
Monday, February 20, 2023 7:00 pm
-8:00 pm
Online Event
Free
Join us virtually every Monday from 7:00pm - 8:15pm for QLink Windsor-Essex’s weekly Monday Meetup. This is a peer-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 12-29. It’s a chance to connect with community and check-in about things you enjoy, share solidarity for coping with what is difficult, and learn about what is going on in our region. Each Meetup will close with a brief mindfulness exercise.
22
Feb
2023
QConnect Youth Drop-In
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:00 pm
-7:00 pm
Free
Join us every Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm for QConnect Youth Drop-In. This is a youth-facilitated program for 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults ages 12-18. It’s a chance to meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ young adults, hang out, and enjoy an activity. Events will rotate weekly with Games Night, Movie Night, Craft Night, Coffee House, and Open Mic Night. Events and light snacks and refreshments are complimentary for everyone. Please register in advance so that we can make sure we have enough food/beverage and supplies. Events will be held at the Qlink / Windsor-Essex Pride Fest Office located at the Market Square Entrance, 2109 Ottawa Street, 2nd Floor, Unit #216. For more information visit www.qlinkwe.ca/programs. 
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Windsor-Essex Pride Fest is funded in part by a generous