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SUMMARY:Queer Lifting Club
DESCRIPTION:Wanna lift weights with queer people?? \n\n\n\nCome lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! All 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome!(drop-in\, free\, No registration required) \n\n\n\nJuly drop-in schedule:☆ Monday\, July 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27 (7pm to 9pm) \n\n\n\nWe provide snacks\, water\, masks\, and weightlifting equipment! See the link below for more information. \n\n\n\nWaivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age\, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio. \n\n\n\nMasks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide n95 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink\, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow. \n\n\n\nEntrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances. \n\n\n\nTransportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets. \n\n\n\nRestrooms:– Two private\, gender-neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible\, but does not have an automatic door opener.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them. \n\n\n\nQuiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting. There’s also a park on the other side of Sparks St. where you can take a break. \n\n\n\nSee you soon! 👊🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-lifting-club-7/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Queer Lifting Club":MAILTO:queerliftingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260707T193000
DTSTAMP:20260703T162716Z
CREATED:20260703T002921Z
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UID:10005357-1783447200-1783452600@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Rainbow Flow
DESCRIPTION:Rainbow Flow is a 90 minute yoga class focused on a holistic practice including movement\, meditation\, and breath work. Incorporating accessible shapes and flows\, that may be adjusted to suit all levels of practice. No previous yoga experience will be required\, nor any base level of flexibility. Each class is run with the goal to help participants leave with a sense of ease of self\, and tools to return to that sense on or off the mat. The class makes room to explore the other limbs of yoga beyond just asana\, practicing wellness instead of fitness. \n\n\n\nIn order to participate and benefit from the class participants must: \n\n\n\n\nBe able to stand up from sitting on the floor or a block\n\n\n\nWear clothes you are comfortable in\, that allow for range of movement\n\n\n\nSigned a liability waiver\n\n\n\nOptional: Bring a water bottle\n\n\n\n\nSpots are limited: Sign up through the form below to secure yours
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/rainbow-flow/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Sports and recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T193521Z
CREATED:20260701T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T193521Z
UID:10005349-1783969200-1783976400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Lifting Club
DESCRIPTION:Wanna lift weights with queer people?? \n\n\n\nCome lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! All 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome!(drop-in\, free\, No registration required) \n\n\n\nJuly drop-in schedule:☆ Monday\, July 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27 (7pm to 9pm) \n\n\n\nWe provide snacks\, water\, masks\, and weightlifting equipment! See the link below for more information. \n\n\n\nWaivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age\, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio. \n\n\n\nMasks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide n95 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink\, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow. \n\n\n\nEntrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances. \n\n\n\nTransportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets. \n\n\n\nRestrooms:– Two private\, gender-neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible\, but does not have an automatic door opener.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them. \n\n\n\nQuiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting. There’s also a park on the other side of Sparks St. where you can take a break. \n\n\n\nSee you soon! 👊🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-lifting-club-7/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Queer Lifting Club":MAILTO:queerliftingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260709T192142Z
CREATED:20260709T192137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T192142Z
UID:10005378-1784052000-1784059200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Reel Queers Film Club
DESCRIPTION:Lights… Camera… Action. \n\n\n\nWe’re kicking GayZone Week 2 off with a movie night 🎬 \n\n\n\nJoin us for our first ever Reel Queers film club. This week\, we’re screening The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.  \n\n\n\nThis bio-doc investigates the mysterious 1992 death of black gay rights activist and Stonewall veteran\, Marsha P. Johnson. Using archival interviews with Johnson\, and new interviews with Johnson’s family\, friends and fellow activists. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a film buff or just looking for a low-key Tuesday evening with friends\, this is for you. Sign up through the form below to let us know you’re coming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Reel Queers\n\n\n\nReel Queers is GayZone’s recurring queer film club\, creating a welcoming and affirming space where 2SLGBTQ+ community members can gather to experience\, discuss\, and celebrate queer cinema. Through carefully curated screenings spanning classic\, contemporary\, independent\, and international films\, Reel Queers explores the diversity of queer identities\, histories\, and lived experiences while fostering meaningful conversation and community connection.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/reel-queers-film-club/
LOCATION:Centretown Community Health Centre\, 420 Cooper Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 0H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film,Health & Wellness,MAX Programs,Ottawa,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T214838Z
CREATED:20260629T214824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T214838Z
UID:10005304-1784055600-1784061000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Death Salon: Sex\, Death\, and Kink
DESCRIPTION:Queer Death Salon is a virtual community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death\, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space\, with the purpose of building connection\, skill\, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities. \n\n\n\nJoin Badly Licked Bear for a deep conversation about the ways that sex and death are woven together in fetish\, kink and BDSM\, seen through and with a critical eye towards the realities and illusions of the “kink escalator\,” which like the “relationship escalator\,” both suggests and expects illusions of “progress” as a goal\, while also looking at the advantages of living and playing and loving in both the deep and the shallow ends of the pool. \n\n\n\nBadly Licked Bear is an educator\, storyteller\, artist\, and mutual aid worker. A former curator and college professor\, she teaches\, speaks\, and writes at the intersections of film\, culture\, politics and sexuality. She also works as a voice and activist for transgender civil rights and practical\, transformative sexuality in the BDSM\, kink\, and leather communities.
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-sex-death-and-kink/
LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-sex-death-and-kink/
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Virtual event
ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T193521Z
CREATED:20260701T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T193521Z
UID:10005350-1784574000-1784581200@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Lifting Club
DESCRIPTION:Wanna lift weights with queer people?? \n\n\n\nCome lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! All 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome!(drop-in\, free\, No registration required) \n\n\n\nJuly drop-in schedule:☆ Monday\, July 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27 (7pm to 9pm) \n\n\n\nWe provide snacks\, water\, masks\, and weightlifting equipment! See the link below for more information. \n\n\n\nWaivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age\, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio. \n\n\n\nMasks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide n95 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink\, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow. \n\n\n\nEntrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances. \n\n\n\nTransportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets. \n\n\n\nRestrooms:– Two private\, gender-neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible\, but does not have an automatic door opener.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them. \n\n\n\nQuiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting. There’s also a park on the other side of Sparks St. where you can take a break. \n\n\n\nSee you soon! 👊🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-lifting-club-7/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Queer Lifting Club":MAILTO:queerliftingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T193521Z
CREATED:20260701T193514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T193521Z
UID:10005351-1785178800-1785186000@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Lifting Club
DESCRIPTION:Wanna lift weights with queer people?? \n\n\n\nCome lift with us! First-time lifters welcome! All 2SLGBTQIA+ people welcome!(drop-in\, free\, No registration required) \n\n\n\nJuly drop-in schedule:☆ Monday\, July 6\, 13\, 20\, and 27 (7pm to 9pm) \n\n\n\nWe provide snacks\, water\, masks\, and weightlifting equipment! See the link below for more information. \n\n\n\nWaivers:– Everyone is required to sign a waiver upon entry. No deadnames allowed on the waivers.– For those who’re under 18 years of age\, make sure a legal gaurdian can sign your waiver. There’s no mention of “queer” on the under 18 waiver.– Waivers can be viewed ahead of time through the link in our bio. \n\n\n\nMasks:– Wearing masks is mandatory.– We provide n95 masks.– Feel free to remove your mask to eat or drink\, but we ask that everyone respects the space of the people around them while doing so.– Windows will be open for air flow. \n\n\n\nEntrances:– Wheelchair accessible entrance faces Sparks St.– Part of the entrance measures only 35 inches in width.– Entry instructions posted on the door at both entrances. \n\n\n\nTransportation:– Free parking in the church’s driveway beside the parking lot.– Close to Lyon Station by train/bus.– Bikes can be kept in the church hall.– Paid parking in the parking lot.– Free street parking on nearby streets. \n\n\n\nRestrooms:– Two private\, gender-neutral restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible\, but does not have an automatic door opener.– Pads and tampons available for anyone who needs/wants them. \n\n\n\nQuiet area:The church itself serves as a quiet area with seating and low-lighting. There’s also a park on the other side of Sparks St. where you can take a break. \n\n\n\nSee you soon! 👊🏳️‍🌈
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-lifting-club-7/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1R5A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Regular programming,Sports and recreation
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Queer Lifting Club":MAILTO:queerliftingclub@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T203000
DTSTAMP:20260726T182316Z
CREATED:20260726T182313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T182316Z
UID:10005417-1785432600-1785443400@maxottawa.ca
SUMMARY:Healthy (trans)masculinity 2.0
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we’re continuing our conversations about healthy masculinity for transmasculine people\, with a specific focus on racialized experiences. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore our experiences of gender\, transitioning\, and building community.We will guide folks through a zine-making activity to reflect on our relationships with our “pre-trans” selves. \n\n\n\nAs a group\, we’re hoping to talk through things like male privilege\, fetishization\, emotional regulation\, our relationship to femininity\, and more. \n\n\n\nCraft supplies and light snacks will be provided! We look forward to coming together in the park ❤️ \n\n\n\n🎒 Bring something to sit on\, water\, and something to use to write on (i.e. clipboard or book)💭 This is intended to be a closed space for BIPOC trans folks \n\n\n\nRegistration link is below\, exact meeting location will be sent out the day of 🫶🏼
URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/healthy-transmasculinity-2-0/
LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Ottawa,Outdoors,Social
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