Skipping Stone Foundation

Let's celebrate the beautiful uniqueness in all of us! 🌈

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Good Morning! We’d love to spend some time with you this week. Join us for an affirming fitness class, attend one of our meet-ups, and close out the week by stretching your creative muscles.

🌈 Learn more, register, and discover our suite of programs at www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Spring is just around the corner, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🌸

This March, let's come together for International Transgender Day of Visibility and International Women’s Day. How will you be making this month marvelous?

🌈 Learn more: www.skippingstone.ca/learnmore

Trans and non-binary youth deserve to have their main character moment. 🏳️‍⚧️

LGBTQ+ youth advocate and author Jessica Herthel is here to remind us that OUR VISIBILITY MATTERS — on National Day of Reading and every day.

Hi friends! We’re happy to spend the final week of February with you. If you want to get out and connect, we have our first Trans Board Game tonight in Canmore, as well as our Caregiver Meet Up at Prairie Dog Brewing!

🌈 Learn more and discover our programs at www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

Hey there! Are you thinking about top surgery, planning for it, or somewhere in between?

We have a few open spots for our Weds night group for trans masculine and non-binary folks (16+) considering chest reduction, reconstruction, or mastectomy-type surgeries.

skippingstone.ca/top-surgery-support

Thank you to Vivek Shraya and Kels Valendela for your generosity on the Queer in Alberta podcast and for being wonderful advocates! 🌈

Watch A Future for Us, a video series in partnership with Vivek featuring trans, non-binary and gender diverse youth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tvu...

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Need a trim? Ready for a fresh look? 💇‍♀️💇‍♂️

Join us this Sunday at Expressions: Hair and Makeup Days! We still have a few hair spots open just for you.

Register now and celebrate your unique style: www.skippingstone.ca/expressions

Good morning friends! We hope the long weekend held exactly what you needed. We have a full line-up for this short week!

🌈 Learn more, register, and discover our suite of programs at www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

🎲 Our Trans board game night is now 3X a month!

In YYC, join us on the 2nd and 4th Monday. Register today for next week's session!

In Canmore, our Bow Valley Board Game nights will be held monthly - no registration required.

🌈 Ready to roll some dice? skippingstone.ca/boardgames

Image with text stating an Office Closure notice from February 14-17.

Hey Skipping Stone family! Just a quick heads-up that our offices are closed today and tomorrow. We'll be back in action on Wednesday, February 18th. How are you spending your day?

Hey lovely community! 💖 On this Valentine's Day, let's take Lucille Ball's advice to heart: "Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line."

Join us for Expressions: Hair and Makeup Days where we come together to celebrate your unique gender expression: www.skippingstone.ca/expressions

An image with a dice, overlaid with copy about a new monthly board game night in partnership with Canmore Pride. Everyone who identifies as Two-spirit, trans, gender-diverse, or is exploring their identity is welcome. Monday, Feb 23 | 6pm to 8:30pm 950 8 Ave, Canmore No need to register.

🎲✨ Hey friends! We're excited to invite you to a new monthly board game night in partnership with Canmore Pride.

Everyone who identifies as Two-spirit, trans, gender-diverse, or is exploring their identity is welcome.

Monday, Feb 23 | 6pm to 8:30pm
950 8 Ave, Canmore
No need to register.

We still have spots open for our Gender Affirming Hormone Info session tomorrow night...join us! 🌟

You'll hear from folks with lived experiences, mental health advocates, and physician experts. Plus, there's plenty of time for your questions.

Want to learn more? skippingstone.ca/calendar

Happy Monday, friends! 🌟 Whether you're looking to move your body, connect with others in-person, or join us from the comfort of your own home, we're here for you. Let's make this week amazing together!

🌈 Learn more, register, and discover our suite of programs at www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

An image of Rebekah Bruesehoff overlaid with her quote, "“I want to make a difference in the world by speaking out and spreading hopeful messages. I want to send the message of ‘you are not alone and you are safe’ to other transgender kids.”

From stories of hope and resilience from our young clients to donations from high-school groups, we are constantly inspired by the next generation. May their efforts to create a more loving and inclusive world continue to motivate and mobilize people of all ages to create lasting change.

Join us tonight for Young Hearts, our meet-up for trans women & trans feminine folks over 40. This group focuses on supporting the unique needs & perspectives of older trans feminine folks, especially those transitioning later in life.

Wednesday, Jan 27 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

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, January 27 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

www.skippingstone.ca/groups

Tonight Tuesday, January 20. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Join us tonight for Tender Hearts, our in person meet-up for trans men, trans masculine folks, as well as those looking to affirm, to explore, or are questioning a masculine gender identity!

Tuesday, January 20 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

www.skippingstone.ca/groups

Next Week! Pop-up Clinic: Affirming Sexual Health Clinic for Trans Folks. Book your appointment online! When: Tuesday January 27th from 11am to 4pm. Location: Sheldon Chumir Health Centre.

POP-UP CLINIC: Affirming Sexual Health for Trans Folks
Tues, Jan 27 | 11am-4pm
Sheldon Chumir Health Centre
Registration required

🩸 Book before tomorrow for an IUD related appointment (to reduce or stop periods)! IUD appointments must be booked a week in advance.

www.skippingstone.ca/sexualhealth

Weekly Highlights. Tuesday January 20, Tender Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday January 21, Affirming Yoga 5pm to 6pm in person, Harmony Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online, Hearts and Crafts Teens 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday January 22, Trans ID Clinic 5:30pm to 7pm in person, Caring Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Friday January 23, Open Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person.

Tuesday, January 20. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Wednesday, January 21st. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger.

Thursday, January 22nd. Trans ID Clinic. Help navigating the complex process of updating IDs and documents. Registration Required. 5:30pm to 7pm in person at Skipping Stone.

This week:

Tues
🧡 TENDER HEARTS**

Wed
💛 AFFIRMING YOGA (Every Body Stronger) | 5pm-6pm
💛 HARMONY HEARTS*
💛 HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teens**

Thurs
💚 Trans ID Clinic (Skipping Stone) | 5:30pm-7pm
💚 CARING HEARTS*

Fri
💙 OPEN HEARTS**

* Online 6:15pm-8:15pm
** At Skipping Stone 6:15pm-8:15pm

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Twiggy Pucci Garçon is an award winning film director, producer, and activist. A proud non-binary member of the LGBTQ+ community, their work in film and television amplifies visibility, equity, and agency of LGBTQ+ youth.

January 16th, Friday's Highlights, Skipping Stone. Youth Choir. Ages 18 and under. No experience required. Register online, or email to try out a session. 3pm to 4:30pm at Anacrusis Music. Creative Labs, ages 13 and over. Work on your own music or sound creation project. No experience required. 4:30pm to 6:30pm online and in person at Anacrusis Music.

Friday’s Queer Music Program Events:

💙 YOUTH CHOIR (Anacrusis Music) | 3pm-4:30pm | under 18

💙 CREATIVE LABS (Online & at Anacrusis Music) | 4:30pm-6:30pm | Ages 13 & over

To try out your first music class Email jacqs@skippingstone.ca
www.skippingstone.ca/music

Registration Now Open! Help navigating the complex process of updating IDs and documents. Registration Required. When: January 22nd from 5:30pm to 7pm. Location Skipping Stone.

Is one of your New Year's resolutions updating your name or gender marker on your IDs this year? We can help! Registration is now open for our next TRANS ID CLINIC!

Thursday, January 22 | 5:30pm-7pm
In person at Skipping Stone
Registration Required

www.skippingstone.ca/id-clinics

January 15th, Thursday's Highlights, Skipping Stone. Strong Hearts. For trans women and trans feminine folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Skipping Stone. Trans Neurodiversity Group. Exploring the unique intersection of gender and neurodiversity in our communities. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Thursday’s Events:
💚 STRONG HEARTS (at Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks, regardless of where you are in your journey.
💚 TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Celebrate the intersection in our communities!
www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

January 15th, Thursday's Highlights, Skipping Stone. Adult Band/Choir. All instruments and voices are welcome. Experience is encouraged for instrumentalists. 8pm to 9:30pm at Anacrusis Music. Youth Guitar and String Ensemble. Ages 14 to 20. Connect with peers by playing music together. 6:30pm to 8pm at Anacrusis Music.

Thursday’s Queer Music Program Events:
💚 YOUTH GUITAR & STRING ENSEMBLE* | 6:30pm-8pm
Ages 14-20. Do you play a string instrument? We are looking for new members!
💚 ADULT BAND/CHOIR* | 8pm-9:30pm

*At Anacrusis Music. To try out your 1st class email jacqs@skippingstone.ca

www.skippingstone.ca/music

Registration Now Open. Affirming Fitness Class for Trans Folks. A private upbeat 60 minute fitness class for Two-Spirit, trans, and gender diverse folks. Registration required. When: Wednesday January 21st from 5pm to 6pm, Location in person at Every Body Stronger.

Registration is now open for our monthly Affirming Yoga Class! Partnering with Every Body Stronger, we offer free private yoga classes open to all trans folks.

Wednesday, January 14 | 5pm-6pm
Every Body Stronger 2501 Alyth Rd SE
www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

Tonight, Wednesday, January 14th. Young Hearts. A space for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40 years old. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

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, January 14 | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Zoom link: www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoomlinks

Update folks: Registration is no longer required for Strong Hearts!

Pop-up Clinic Affirming Sexual Health for Trans Folks. Tuesday January 27 by appointment only. Services offered: Pap Testing, IUD for reducing or stopping periods, STI Testing, HIV and STI prevention medications, STI-to-Go Kits, HPV vaccination, Free birth control and emergency contraception, Pregnancy testing, and more. 11am to 4pm at the Sheldon Chumir Health Centre 1213 4th Street on the 5th floor, enter at Urgent Care on the west side of the building.

POP-UP CLINIC: Affirming Sexual Health for Trans Folks
Tues, Jan 27 | 11am-4pm
Sheldon Chumir Health Centre
Registration required

Created in partnership with AHS Sexual & Reproductive Health, these events are for Two-Spirit, trans, & gender diverse folks.

www.skippingstone.ca/sexualhealth