Upcoming events

• WRIB Members Discount on 'Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce' (OLGCC) Membership

  • Start
    July 07, 2010
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • End
    July 31, 2010
  •  
    11:30 PM
  • Location
    Online Membership Discount

   
  
  This is an opportunity for membership in OLGCC at a discount price. 

  WRIB members only. 

  We encourage you to join this organization so link here for a WRIB member discount.
  
  For more details contact Dee Paul at dee.paul@rogers.com.
  

  More information on the OLGCC can be found on their website: link here. 

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• WRIB Members Night

  • Start
    August 10, 2010
  •  
    08:15 PM - 09:30 PM
  • Location
    The 519 Community Centre

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  Come Meet the WRIB Members... 
  

  Here's an opportunity for WRIB members to:

  • Meet up with each other
  • Learn more about the organization
    
  • Find out about upcoming activities
    
  • Enjoy a relaxing night connecting 
    

  We welcome all WRIB members to this, as well as anyone who is interested in joining WRIB. This is a regular event, scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month. You are also welcomed to bring a guest. 

  
  

  We would appreciate an rsvp for this, as it would help us plan for snacks. However, you are welcomed to drop-in on the night as well. 

  
  

  If you have any questions, please let me know. You can email me at membership@wrib.ca 

  
  

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• 8th Annual Summer Business Networking Bash

  • Start
    August 11, 2010
  •  
    05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    Gossip (50 PEI Crescent, CNE Grounds

  FREE TICKETS and Business Promotion Opportunity!
  
  We are currently looking for 10 volunteers to assist with a shared booth for WRIB and OGLCC.   A ticket will be provided to each volunteer valued at $35 for entrance into the networking event with an opportunity to grow your network and promote your own business at our booth.  Contact the dee@yourhometoronto.com.
  
  WRIB will be promoting the itself along with the OGLCC at the 8th Annual Summer Networking Bash alongside the WRIB organization.
  
  The networking event is expecting 500-800 business owners to be attending and we believe that this is a good opportunity to gain more visibility for WRIB and OGLCC as well as our role in the business community.  If you would like to see the WRIB and the Chamber grow and become a more vital organization within the community, please consider joining us:
  
  8th Annual Summer Networking Bash
  Wednesday, August 11, 2010
  5:00 - 9:00pm
  at Gossip (50 PEI Crescent, CNE Grounds)
  
  We're looking forward to a great year and increased growth to WRIB in the coming months!  Be a part of the fun and grow your business too!
  
  Event details:
  
  http://www.biznetworknews.com/search_bnn_events.php?time=7&region=-&province=-&district=-&group_cat=-&group_type=-&group_name=-&location=-&organizer=-&submit=Search&nosearch=true&eventid=91532
  
  

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• Sacred Sex: Fueling the Fire (non wrib event)

  • Start
    August 12, 2010
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    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    Sherbourne Health Centre

  Sacred Sex: Fueling the Fire
  

  Thurs Aug 12 • 7:00 – 9:00pm • Sherbourne Health Centre • 2nd floor
  By: Carlyle Jansen
  

  Deepen your connection to yourself and/or your partner(s) using sacred sexual techniques common to many spiritual traditions. Discover how to blend your spirituality with your sexuality in practical ways meaningful to you. Gain new techniques that will intensify your current lovemaking style as well as create new passionate sacred experiences. Regardless of whether you follow a spiritual tradition or not, this workshop will teach you how to build a deeper erotic connection that fans the flames of desire.

  Carlyle Jansen got her start when she gave an impromptu sex toys seminar at her sister’s bridal shower. Carlyle had just recently learned how to orgasm and her sister's friends were so thrilled with Carlyle’s ease in sharing her knowledge that they requested more workshops. Over time doing workshops at the YMCA, women said that they wanted a comfortable place where they could purchase the toys Carlyle was speaking about, and they wanted more workshops. Thus Good For Her was born.

  ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! Light snacks, safer sex supplies and sexual health resources will be provided.

  Please register for each workshop at amehta@ppt.on.ca or at 416*961*0113 ext 123; workshop spaces are limited so register early! Also, let us know how we can make the workshop more accessible for you. Please note that all of the workshops are scent-free, wheelchair accessible and trans-positive.
  

  Directions
  

  TTC Access
  Buses run along Sherbourne Street and stop at Gerrard Street and Carlton Street. The Centre is a short walk from these two stops. The Carlton streetcar runs along Carlton Street and stops at Sherbourne Street. The Centre is a short walk south from this stop.

  Parking
  Parking is extremely limited in the parking lot.  Fee based street parking is available on Sherbourne Street. There is also a Green P Parking lot on Sherbourne Street, just north of Carlton Street.
  
  

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• Live Action Laser Tag at Laser Quest with WRIB

  • Start
    August 19, 2010
  •  
    06:00 PM
  • Location
    LaserQuest - Toronto East (1980 Eglinton Avenue East)

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  Join us for 3 games of live action laser tag at Laser Quest with WRIB, followed by socializing next door at Kelsea's.

  Time: 6:15 pm - 9:00 pm or later.

  Location is at Laser Quest - Toronto East.

  1980 Eglinton Avenue East. 

  Link to full map of directions here.  

  The price will be $21 for members and $25 for non-members.  The price is payable by paypal once we get enough participation. 

  ***This is a special price for a summer group and is actually 3 games for the price of 2!!!

  A maximum of 36 participants will be allowed.

  Please note that booking is for 3 full games for the same person and is not transferrable to another participant.

  Both singles and couples are welcome to register. 

  Laser tag is a safe game and meant for team building and fun.   Instruction will be given on how to play and all the rules of the game upon arrival at Laser Quest. 

  More information on the event and the payment processing will follow after pre-registration.

  After our games we will walk over to Kelsea's next door for a drink or food with a 10% discount.   You are responsible for your own tab and tip at Kelsea's.

  For more information on this event, please write Carol at communications@wrib.ca.

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• Social Media and Marketing Your Business

  • Start
    August 23, 2010
  •  
    06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
  • Location
    Whistler's Grille, 955 Broadview Avenue

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  Social Media and Marketing Your Business
  
  Are you stressed by today's technology? 
  

  Tweets, fans, connections, followers, links, e-marketing, emails, facebook, fan pages, e-blasts, my space, your face and endless other options. 
  

  To help navigate through the stream of on-line marketing options we have arranged for a hands on workshop to get you started.

  Bring your laptops or follow along with the projection display.  Wi Fi available at the venue but we also recommend bringing your own internet stick or blackberry to connect to the internet.
  

  Keynote Speaker:  Lisa Chang

  Lisa is the principal of Yenius Interactive Marketing with over 20 years of sales & marketing experience and 13 years in her own website design business.  Lisa started designing websites when people couldn’t even understand why they would want to have a domain name much less a website.  

  KEY TOPICS

  The key topics that will include a demonstration and as time permits, time for people to try some of these items:

  • how to get started on LinkedIn
  • useful activities in LinkedIn that will engage your social network or build it
  • how to start a Facebook fan page
  • using Twitter for centralization and extending the reach of your message
  • some etiquette guidelines and how not to get yourself into trouble on day 1
  • ways to make social networking easier on yourself

  Workshop fee includes: Workshop and Finger Foods. Cash Bar at venue

  WRIB and OLGCC members, advance tickets $20
  

  Tickets at the door $25
  

  Please register on-line or email dee@yourhometoronto.com for more information.
  

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• Empowered Health Care: Tips on Navigating and Advocating within the Health System (non wrib event)

  • Start
    August 25, 2010
  •  
    07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  • Location
    The 519 Community Centre • Room 304

  Empowered Health Care: Tips on Navigating and Advocating within the Health System

  
  Wed Aug 25 • 7:00 – 9:00pm • The 519 Community Centre • Room 304
  By: Phyllis Waugh and Amina Jabbar

  
  Going to see your family doctor can be a trying experience as a LGBTQ identified person. In this interactive workshop, we will teach tips on how to navigate your way around the homophobia, transphobia and other oppressions we experience as women seeking primary health care. Learn how to get a doctor, take control of your health care, prepare for a visit and follow up.

  ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE! Light snacks, safer sex supplies and sexual health resources will be provided.

  Please register for each workshop at amehta@ppt.on.ca or at 416*961*0113 ext 123; workshop spaces are limited so register early! Also, let us know how we can make the workshop more accessible for you. Please note that all of the workshops are scent-free, wheelchair accessible and trans-positive.
  

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• Wrib Women's Golf Tournament

  • Start
    August 28, 2010
  •  
    10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Location
    Kedron Dells Golf Club, 2400 Ritson Road North

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  Come out and enjoy a day of golf at Kedron Dells Golf Club in Oshawa Ontario.

  We will play 18 holes of golf and then afterward sit back and enjoy a wonderful evening that includes dinner and socializing.

  Arrive early so that you can sign in and be ready for your Tee  Time. First Tee time starts at 10:00am.

  Cost: $110 for Members and $125 for Non Members

  Dinner Only for Non-Golfers:  $30 all inclusive

  You will have a choice of a 8 oz Steak with a baked potato OR a 1/4 Chicken and Rib dinner plus hot vegetables, fresh dinner rolls, a variety of salads, dessert, coffee, tea all included. ***Vegetarian Meal available upon request ONLY!***

  ON-LINE PAY PAL NOW AVAILABLE!

  Link to the Golf registration form by CLICKING HERE

  Final cut off  date for booking and receipt of payment is August 19th, 2010!

  If you have any questions you can contact the Hostess or Co-Hostess...see below

  Hostess: Sandy  sandra.furlotte@sympatico.ca 905-891-7608 evening contact number, daytime 416-393-7923

  Co-Hostess: Vona vonamartin@rogers.com 416-365-7897 call me if you wish to pay by cheque and not by Pay Pal.

  ***WRIB TOKENS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EVENT***

   

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• Camp with WRIB & Parks Canada - all inclusive camping - WAITING LIST STARTED

  • Start
    September 24, 2010
  • End
    September 26, 2010
  • Location
    Georgian Bay Island

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  All-Inclusive Camping Experience at GBINP!

  
  © Parks Canada

  The All-Inclusive Camping Package is now in its second year and proving to be very popular! This experience provides all equipment and activities are included in the cost, from pick up in Honey Harbour and pre-assembled luxury tents to guided hikes, canoeing and campfires.

  The camping package was designed for those who would like to discover – or rediscover – camping in a National Park setting without having to acquire and assemble all the necessary equipment, set up a tent or take it down.

  This event is now fully booked.  You can request to be placed on a wait list and you will be contacted if a spot becomes available.  Spots allocated on a first come first serve basis.   To request a wait list spot, please register online.  You are not obligated to take a spot as one becomes available, so you are not committing by registering online.
  

  You can contact Jacquie for more information as follows:
  

  atlarge@wrib.ca 

  or by calling 416 686 2357

  I participated in this all inclusive experience last year and had a blast.  The camping was tent camping, but it was luxurious camping - tents set up on raised platforms, raised air mattresses, sitting area in tent with chairs and side table and wee little camping lamp.  I did not have to schlep my gear or worry about setting up or taking down.  On Friday the camping staff provided the full evening meal.  They made coffee every morning and the kitchen area was fully equipped.  All I had to bring was a sleeping bag, pillow, clothes and food for 3 meals on Saturday  and  breakfast/lunch on Sunday.

  I have camped before - many many times, back country included.  I lost my gear in a basement flood several years back...I wanted to camp again but without purchasing all the gear and really - setting up a tent is not my favourite activity - though it can shed light on the health of your relationships with significant others....consider joining us for this weekend - spots are limited.
  

  Cost - last year it was 299.00 for two people sharing tent and 179.00 for one person occupying a tent.

  Guided hikes were available, camp fires, boating excursions.  Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
  

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