Avenue Community Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity

				Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity #201 - 320 21st Street W. Saskatoon SK Canada S7M 4E6 Phone: 306.665.1224 Toll Free: 1.800.358.1833 Fax: 306.665.1280 info@avenuecommunitycentre.ca
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news & events		Dear Friends of The Avenue Community Centre: WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT!!! In our last fiscal year we helped over 5936 people through our phone lines, drop-in and support groups. In the first half of this year we have made contact with over 4732 people. This is a significant increase. Last fiscal year we provided 17 educational speaks to high schools, University and professional groups. This year to date we have provided 50 educational speaks addressing over 3000 people. Another significant increase! Our current funding levels from all sources do not meet the financial resources that we need to address these increases. PLEASE HELP BY MAKING A DONATION TODAY OUR CAMPAIGN GOAL FOR 2009/2010 $22,000 WON'T YOU PLEASE HELP US? We Accept M/C, Visa, Cheque or Cash You can now donate online. www.canadahelps.org is a secure site for non-profits. Once at the Canada Helps site, search “The Avenue Community Centre” and follow the prompts. It is that easy. The Avenue Community Centre Is now wheelchair accessible! To access the lift enter the 2 glass door on the 21st side of the building and the lift is immediately to your right. The Avenue Community Centre Office Location: 201 – 320 21st St. West Directions to the Centre Our building is on the corner of Avenue D & 21st Street. Our door is on the 21st side of the building. There are 2 glass door with a sign above it indicating those doors lead too the Habitat Administration Offices. To the left of those doors you will see 2 brown doors, which are the doors you use to get to our office. After you enter those brown doors take the stairs all the way up to the top. Go through the double white doors that you find at the top of those stairs, and hang a right. We are the only office in that direction. Our logo should be clearly visable. The Avenue Community Centre Hours of Operation Office/Drop In Monday & Tuesday 10:00am - 5:30pm Wednesday 1:00pm - 9:00pm Thursday & Friday 10:00am - 9:00pm Phone Line Monday & Tuesday 10:00am - 5:30pm Wednesdays 1:00pm - 9:00pm Thursdays & Fridays - 10:00am - 9:00pm Saturdays 4:30 - 10:00pm Drop-in Centre Improvements: We have added a variety of board games and a full sized pool table to our drop-in centre. Come down and play a few games in our relaxing sun-filled drop-in centre! For those of you you don't want to miss your favorite program we now have cable tv for your viewing pleasure. Including Canada's queer channel OutTv.		Are You Interested? ... Theatre Group We have had some interest shown in starting a theatre group, and I have an experienced performer and teacher lined up who is willing to lead a group. Let me know if you are interested. For more information email Barbara or call her at 665-1224. Low-Carb Collective Kitchen: We are starting a Low-Carb Collective Kitchen group - are you trying to eat a low-carb diet? Is someone in the family diabetic? Join a small group of people to share recipes, ideas and cook together in bulk around this theme. We are also open to having more Collective Kitchen Groups start, just let us know. A Collective Kitchen involves a small group of people getting together regularly (once a month or however often they decide) to cook in bulk for themselves and their families. They pool resources, and plan and prepare delicious low cost nutritious meals. Members stretch family food funds while having fun and making new friends. If you would like to be part of a Collective Kitchen group, or have a group of friends you would like to start a group with, please contact us, 665-1224 and ask for Barbara. Walking Group: The weather is turning cold and it's easy to turn into a couch potato. If you are interested in being part of a walking group with other members of the community, please contact us and we will take a poll to find the best day/time/place(s). It could be outside or inside, evening or weekend, a brisk walk or a leisurely stroll followed by brunch. What works best for you? For more information email Barbara or call her at 665-1224. Good Food Box: The Avenue Community Centre acts as a co-ordinator for CHEP's Good Food Box (GFB) Program. Boxes are ordered (and paid for) on a Monday and picked up from The Centre 9 days later on a Wednesday afternoon. There are 5 choices of GFB: Snack Pack - $10, Mini Fruit & Veggie - $8, Small Fruit & Veggie - $12, Regular Fruit & Veggie - $17, Fruit Bag - $15 To order or for more information email Barbara or call her at 665-1224. Self Defense Classes: The Avenue Community Centre is planning to offer self-defense classes as part of our 2010 winter programming. Participants will learn self defense tactics and self preservation behaviour in a healthy, safe, fun, and educational environment. Learn to: - Identify potential assailants - Escape an attack unharmed - Defend yourself or others - Gain confidence and assertiveness If you are interested in participating in this class and want info about this program as it develops please email Garnet or call him at 665-1224. The Avenue Community Centre is looking for ... The Avenue Community Centre is looking for GLBT books and dvd movies to add to our library. If you would like to donate books or dvd movies please contact Garnet at 665-1224 or by email him. Donate to The Avenue Community Centre Online through canadahelps.org! On canadahelps.org your donation is safe, secure, and private. You can make your donation with confidence and in a timely manner. Thank you for your support.
	Avenue Community Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity Updated February 24, 2010