BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MAX Ottawa - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://maxottawa.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MAX Ottawa REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250703T201000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250602T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z UID:10002854-1751569200-1751573400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men. \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-07-03/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002399-1751907600-1751914800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-07/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T201000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250602T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z UID:10002855-1752174000-1752178200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men. \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-07-10/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250714T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002400-1752512400-1752519600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-14/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T203000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250607T232759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T161722Z UID:10003128-1752606000-1752611400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Queer Death Salon DESCRIPTION:The dead can leave behind so much stuff\, from a few sentimental items\, to entire homes stuffed to the brim. What to do with it can be complex and filled with conflicting emotions. This is a space to explore our relationships with the physical objects left behind by the dead\, what to keep\, what to pass on\, what we are having hard feelings about\, and what we celebrate. \n\n\n\nQueer Death Salon is a 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\nQueer Death Salon takes place over Zoom\, in English\, with Automatic Closed Captioning. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-5/ LOCATION:https://maxottawa.ca/list/queer-death-salon-5/ CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Queer Community Deathcare":MAILTO:Queercommunitydeathcare@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250714T214912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T214922Z UID:10003242-1752681600-1752692400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:MAX Ottawa: Pop-up Vaccine Clinic DESCRIPTION:MAX is working with Ottawa Public Health to host two pop-up immunization clinics for mpox. The clinics are open to members of our community who meet the eligibility criteria and who have not had two doses of the vaccine yet. \n\n\n\nVaccines for HPV and Hepatitis A and B will also be available for those who are eligible. More information for these can be found in the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule for Ontario. \n\n\n\nClick the link below to review your eligibility for the vaccines and book an appointment. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/max-ottawa-pop-up-vaccine-clinic/2025-07-16/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:MAX Programs,Ottawa,Service ORGANIZER;CN="MAX Ottawa":MAILTO:info@maxottawa.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T201000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250602T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z UID:10002856-1752778800-1752783000@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men. \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-07-17/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002401-1753117200-1753124400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-21/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250513T215911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T215920Z UID:10002624-1753380000-1753385400@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:2SLGBTQ+ Adult Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION:Diversity Cornwall’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group is hosted by Rhonda Quinn from Quinn Creative Counselling. This group will be a chance to share your experiences as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community\, and hear from others as well\, all in a safe and supportive environment. \n\n\n\nThe group will meet monthly on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30PM at the Diversity Cornwall Office\, located at 167 Pitt Street. \n\n\n\nThis event is only for people 18 years old and above who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+\, and there is no cost to attend. \n\n\n\nRegister through the link below! URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/2slgbtq-adult-peer-support-group/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:Diversity Cornwall\, 167 Pitt St.\, Cornwall\, Ontario\, K6J 3P5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Cornwall,Service ORGANIZER;CN="Diversity Cornwall":MAILTO:cornwall.diversity@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250724T201000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250602T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z UID:10002857-1753383600-1753387800@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men. \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250728T190000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250409T154054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154103Z UID:10002402-1753722000-1753729200@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun\, queer chat with people your age? Want to just hang out\, eat some snacks and meet new friends? Are you interested in having some discussions about sexuality\, identity\, homophobia and your personal experience? YSB is proud to offer Spectrum\, a program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in Ottawa! \n\n\n\nSpectrum meets every Monday from 5-7 p.m. upstairs at our 147 Besserer St location. \n\n\n\nWe provide workshops\, discussion groups\, and art collaborations\, as well as counselling services\, peer mentoring\, and primary care resources. \n\n\n\nSpectrum can help with challenges like depression\, anxiety and suicide while also offering practical support to navigate the mental health\, housing and educational systems. \n\n\n\nSpectrum is also a safe space for youth to: \n\n\n\n\nMeet new people\n\n\n\nEngage in workshops and discussions\n\n\n\nAccess services like showers\, laundry\, computers\, telephones\n\n\n\nGet referrals\n\n\n\nAccess trained counsellors and peer mentors if youth need to talk\n\n\n\nJust hang out!\n\n\n\n\nActivities include: \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to our space and expectations\n\n\n\nA queer current events discussion\n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nAccess to snack during group\, showers\, laundry\, harm reduction supplies\, telephone\, internet\n\n\n\nAccess to crisis counsellors from YSB and/or our in-house counsellor from Centretown Community Health Centre\n\n\n\nA relaxed space where youth can be out and proud!\n\n\n\n\nContact: Aidan FritzEmail: afritz@ysb.ca URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/spectrum/2025-07-28/ LOCATION:Youth Services Bureau\, 147 Besserer St\, Ottawa\, K1N 6A7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Advocacy & empowerment,Educational,Family friendly,Regular programming,Service,Social,Youth END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250731T201000 DTSTAMP:20260519T075717 CREATED:20250602T193247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T193339Z UID:10002858-1753988400-1753992600@maxottawa.ca SUMMARY:Gay Men In Recovery DESCRIPTION:A weekly hybrid narcotics anonymous group for gay men. \n\n\n\nTo access the Zoom link\, click the link below\, select Thursday\, and scroll down to “Gay Men In Recovery.” To enter the building\, ring the intercom doorbell on the left side of the main doors if they are locked and a member will let you in. \n\n\n\nMeeting formats and accessibility: \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.\n\n\n\nThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay\, lesbian and transgender members of NA.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.\n\n\n\nThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.\n\n\n\nMeetings virtually and in person. URL:https://maxottawa.ca/list/gay-men-in-recovery/2025-07-31/ LOCATION:MAX Ottawa\, 400 Cooper St. Suite 9004\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Ottawa,Regular programming,Service END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR