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Connecting trans and gender diverse youth, adults and families across Alberta w/ comprehensive, low barrier access to the support they need & deserve. #1900 - 736 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta | Treaty 7 www.skippingstone.ca/learnmore

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Registration now open. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration required. When August 11th 6pm to 9pm at D6 Tabletop Cafe.

Registration now open. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration required. When August 11th 6pm to 9pm at D6 Tabletop Cafe.

Join us for a fun night playing board games and with other two-spirit, transgender, non-binary & gender-diverse folks and their families. Registration is free and now open.

August 11th from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
D6 Tabletop CafΓ© (2323 32 Ave NE Suite 112, Calgary)

www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

06.08.2025 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A quote by Laura Kate Dale, Video Game Journalist, Author, and Activist on a watercolour trans flag background that says: If you try presenting yourself as something other than your birth assigned gender, and it makes you feel euphoric, that’s just as valid a reason to transition as escaping dysphoria.

A quote by Laura Kate Dale, Video Game Journalist, Author, and Activist on a watercolour trans flag background that says: If you try presenting yourself as something other than your birth assigned gender, and it makes you feel euphoric, that’s just as valid a reason to transition as escaping dysphoria.

Laura Kate Dale is an award winning video game journalist, author, and activist from England. She is known for tackling topics such as accessibility and LGBTQ+ representation in video games. Laura has published five books that include gaming critiques, a memoir, a children’s picture book, and more.

05.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Weekly Highlights. Tuesday August 5 Office Closed, Tender Hearts for trans men and trans masculine folks 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday August 6 Harmony Hearts a space for Asian trans and non-binary folks to connect, heal, and thrive 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday August 7 Strong Hearts for trans women and trans feminine individuals 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Friday August 8 Open Hearts for all trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Saturday August 9 Summer Swim 6:30pm to 8:30pm in person.

Weekly Highlights. Tuesday August 5 Office Closed, Tender Hearts for trans men and trans masculine folks 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday August 6 Harmony Hearts a space for Asian trans and non-binary folks to connect, heal, and thrive 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday August 7 Strong Hearts for trans women and trans feminine individuals 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Friday August 8 Open Hearts for all trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Saturday August 9 Summer Swim 6:30pm to 8:30pm in person.

Tuesday, August 5th. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online.

Tuesday, August 5th. Tender Hearts. A space for trans masculine folks and trans men. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online.

Wednesday, August 6th. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Wednesday, August 6th. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, August 7th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, August 7th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Happy August! We are still on vacation today and tomorrow, but our office opens again Wednesday.

Tuesday
🧑 TENDER HEARTS (online)

Wednesday
πŸ’› HARMONY HEARTS (Skipping Stone)

Thursday
πŸ’š STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone)

Friday
πŸ’™ OPEN HEARTS (online)

Saturday
πŸ’œ SUMMER SWIMS (Bowview Outdoor Pool)

04.08.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Your hairline may start receding after about 12 months. This typically happens around the temples, and its extent is dependent on your age and genes. Your skin may become more oily and acne-prone starting between 1 to 2 months. This will often last between 1 to 2 years. Your jawline may become stronger and more well-defined. Illustration by: Eva Janke-Furman. Portrait of Sullivan from Calgary, AB.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Your hairline may start receding after about 12 months. This typically happens around the temples, and its extent is dependent on your age and genes. Your skin may become more oily and acne-prone starting between 1 to 2 months. This will often last between 1 to 2 years. Your jawline may become stronger and more well-defined. Illustration by: Eva Janke-Furman. Portrait of Sullivan from Calgary, AB.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Your voice will start to get lower between 3 to 6 months, and may continue to get lower for up to 2 years. Gaining muscle mass will become easier starting between 6 to 12 months. Changes may continue for 2 to 5 years before complete. The amount of muscle mass gained will depend on how much you work out. The smell of your urine and sweat may change.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Your voice will start to get lower between 3 to 6 months, and may continue to get lower for up to 2 years. Gaining muscle mass will become easier starting between 6 to 12 months. Changes may continue for 2 to 5 years before complete. The amount of muscle mass gained will depend on how much you work out. The smell of your urine and sweat may change.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Fat will begin redistributing between 3 to 6 months. It will move from hips and thighs to the stomach area. It may take between 2 to 5 years for fat to fully redistribute. Facial and body hair will begin to grow more quickly, thicker, and darker between 3 to 6 months. Hair growth will likely continue to increase for 2 to 5 years before changes are complete.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Fat will begin redistributing between 3 to 6 months. It will move from hips and thighs to the stomach area. It may take between 2 to 5 years for fat to fully redistribute. Facial and body hair will begin to grow more quickly, thicker, and darker between 3 to 6 months. Hair growth will likely continue to increase for 2 to 5 years before changes are complete.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Regular periods typically stop after between 2 to 6 months. Your clitoris will begin to enlarge at between 3 to 6 months. This can continue for 1 to 2 years before complete. Vaginal atrophy will start between 3 to 6 months. As a result there may be less fluid production during arousal. Changes may continue for 1 to 2 years before complete. Libido will start to increase after 1 to 3 months.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Changes. Regular periods typically stop after between 2 to 6 months. Your clitoris will begin to enlarge at between 3 to 6 months. This can continue for 1 to 2 years before complete. Vaginal atrophy will start between 3 to 6 months. As a result there may be less fluid production during arousal. Changes may continue for 1 to 2 years before complete. Libido will start to increase after 1 to 3 months.

Continuing our previous post. Here are the changes associated with testosterone focused HRT for those looking for a more masculine appearance. See our first post or our website for information about medication and risks.

www.skippingstone.ca/resources-fu...

01.08.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HRT for people assigned female at birth. Medications. Testosterone (T) is available as: Intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections, Skin gel, Adhesive patches. Testosterone is very hard on your liver if taken orally. Other medications are available to help stop your period. In some cases, the body converts T back into estrogen. There is medication available to stop this. Medications are also available to help lessen hair loss.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Medications. Testosterone (T) is available as: Intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections, Skin gel, Adhesive patches. Testosterone is very hard on your liver if taken orally. Other medications are available to help stop your period. In some cases, the body converts T back into estrogen. There is medication available to stop this. Medications are also available to help lessen hair loss.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Risks. Testosterone can increase the risk of: Heart disease, Stroke, Diabetes, and Increased blood pressure. Testosterone also increases fat deposits around organs and the mid abdomen, which can lead to an increased risk of unhealthy weight gain. Any medication should only ever be taken under the supervision of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.

HRT for people assigned female at birth. Risks. Testosterone can increase the risk of: Heart disease, Stroke, Diabetes, and Increased blood pressure. Testosterone also increases fat deposits around organs and the mid abdomen, which can lead to an increased risk of unhealthy weight gain. Any medication should only ever be taken under the supervision of a physician or qualified healthcare provider.

Gender affirming care such as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be life saving and life changing. Here's some basic info on medication and risks of testosterone focused HRT for those looking for a more masculine appearance.

www.skippingstone.ca/resources-fu...

01.08.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Service Spotlight Lending Library

Service Spotlight Lending Library

Skipping Stone has a lending library with more than 500 books featuring Two Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse subjects, authors, and characters waiting to be checked out! Our library has been carefully curated by trans and gender diverse staff.

www.skippingstone.ca/library

31.07.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A quote by Alok V. Menon who is a writer, performance artist, and media personality in a heart on a trans flag colour watercolour background saying: We seek the proliferation of possibility that blooms when people can self-fashion their own ways of living, loving, and looking.

A quote by Alok V. Menon who is a writer, performance artist, and media personality in a heart on a trans flag colour watercolour background saying: We seek the proliferation of possibility that blooms when people can self-fashion their own ways of living, loving, and looking.

Alok V. Menon is an American writer, performance artist, & media personality. They are transfeminine & gender non-conforming. The child of Punjabi and Malayali immigrant parents, they used their art in response to the gender and race based harassment.

30.07.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Skin will start to become softer from 3-6 months. This change does not have a specific timeline to finish. Body hair will start to thin out between 6-12 months. Hair does not stop growing, but does grow more slowly and sparsely. Body hair may continue thinning beyond 3 years.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Skin will start to become softer from 3-6 months. This change does not have a specific timeline to finish. Body hair will start to thin out between 6-12 months. Hair does not stop growing, but does grow more slowly and sparsely. Body hair may continue thinning beyond 3 years.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Unexpected erections will become less frequent after 1-3 months. This decline will continue for another 3-6 months, at which point they may near completely cease. Testicles will start to shrink between 3-6 months and may continue to do so for up to 3 years. Typically at that point they have reduced to around half their original volume, however, the size of the scrotal skin will remain largely unaffected.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Unexpected erections will become less frequent after 1-3 months. This decline will continue for another 3-6 months, at which point they may near completely cease. Testicles will start to shrink between 3-6 months and may continue to do so for up to 3 years. Typically at that point they have reduced to around half their original volume, however, the size of the scrotal skin will remain largely unaffected.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. The smell of your urine and sweat may change. Sperm production will be reduced but there is no specific timeline for this. Sperm count may also be further decreased by tucking. Illustration by: Eva Janke-Furman. Portrait of Natalie from Calgary, AB.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. The smell of your urine and sweat may change. Sperm production will be reduced but there is no specific timeline for this. Sperm count may also be further decreased by tucking. Illustration by: Eva Janke-Furman. Portrait of Natalie from Calgary, AB.

Continuing our previous post. Here are some more changes associated with estrogen focused HRT for those looking for a more feminine appearance. See our first post or our website for information about medication, risks, and more changes.

www.skippingstone.ca/resources-fu...

29.07.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
HRT for people assigned male at birth. Medications. Estrogen is available as: Oral and sublingual pills, Intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections, and as adhesive patches. Anti-androgens reduce the production of testosterone in your body. These are always taken orally. Other medications are sometimes used in addition for specific purposes.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Medications. Estrogen is available as: Oral and sublingual pills, Intramuscular and sub-cutaneous injections, and as adhesive patches. Anti-androgens reduce the production of testosterone in your body. These are always taken orally. Other medications are sometimes used in addition for specific purposes.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Risks. Taking estrogen can increase your risk of: Estrogen sensitive cancers (e.g. breast cancer), and blood clots. Oral medications increase the risk of liver disease. The most commonly prescribed anti-androgen (spironolactone) will make you pee a lot, and might lower blood pressure, and increase levels of potassium. Other anti-androgens, and some medications that encourage breast growth, can worsen symptoms of depression. There is a somewhat increased risk of diabetes, gallstones, and heart disease.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Risks. Taking estrogen can increase your risk of: Estrogen sensitive cancers (e.g. breast cancer), and blood clots. Oral medications increase the risk of liver disease. The most commonly prescribed anti-androgen (spironolactone) will make you pee a lot, and might lower blood pressure, and increase levels of potassium. Other anti-androgens, and some medications that encourage breast growth, can worsen symptoms of depression. There is a somewhat increased risk of diabetes, gallstones, and heart disease.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Hair loss/baldness cannot be reversed but its progress will be slowed after 1-3 months, and may stop fully within 1-2 years. Facial features may β€œsoften”. This means fuller cheeks and jawline. Loss of muscle mass starts between 3-6 months and continues for up to 2 years. The extent of loss will depend on how much you work out.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Hair loss/baldness cannot be reversed but its progress will be slowed after 1-3 months, and may stop fully within 1-2 years. Facial features may β€œsoften”. This means fuller cheeks and jawline. Loss of muscle mass starts between 3-6 months and continues for up to 2 years. The extent of loss will depend on how much you work out.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Breasts will start to develop between 3-6 months and can take 3 years to complete. After 3 years their size will largely stay the same only fluctuating slightly with weight loss/gain. At 3-6 months fat will start to redistribute, moving from the stomach area to the hips and thighs. This process may take 2-5 years to complete.

HRT for people assigned male at birth. Changes. Breasts will start to develop between 3-6 months and can take 3 years to complete. After 3 years their size will largely stay the same only fluctuating slightly with weight loss/gain. At 3-6 months fat will start to redistribute, moving from the stomach area to the hips and thighs. This process may take 2-5 years to complete.

Gender affirming care such as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can be life saving and life changing. Here's some basic info on estrogen focused HRT for those looking for a more feminine appearance, including medication, risks, and some changes.

www.skippingstone.ca/resources-fu...

29.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A quote by Hannah Gillard on a watercolour trans flag background that says: Non-binary acceptance is a collective project, which needs to permeate the spaces of everyday life in a way that is accessible and culturally sensitive. Given the role of the colonial system in embedding binary gender, the aim of recognising identities outside of this binary is inherently connected to the project of decolonisation.

A quote by Hannah Gillard on a watercolour trans flag background that says: Non-binary acceptance is a collective project, which needs to permeate the spaces of everyday life in a way that is accessible and culturally sensitive. Given the role of the colonial system in embedding binary gender, the aim of recognising identities outside of this binary is inherently connected to the project of decolonisation.

Mx. Hannah Gillard, Ph.D., is non-binary and a Research Affiliate at the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia. They have previous professional experience with the Community Restorative Centre, and the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA).

25.07.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Skipping Stone Office is Closed July 23rd to August 6th.

Skipping Stone Office is Closed July 23rd to August 6th.

Wednesday, July 23rd until Wednesday, August 6th is Skipping Stone’s annual summer closure. Our office will be closed while our team takes some time to rest and recharge so they can keep providing the amazing support they do to our community throughout the year.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

22.07.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Weekly Highlights. Tuesday July 22 Flowing Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday Yoga Class 5:00pm to 6:00pm in person. Young Hearts Cancelled. Thursday July 24th Caring Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Top Surgery Support Group 6pm to 7:30pm online. Friday Open Hearts Cancelled.

Weekly Highlights. Tuesday July 22 Flowing Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday Yoga Class 5:00pm to 6:00pm in person. Young Hearts Cancelled. Thursday July 24th Caring Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Top Surgery Support Group 6pm to 7:30pm online. Friday Open Hearts Cancelled.

Tuesday, July 22nd. Flowing Hearts. A space for non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Tuesday, July 22nd. Flowing Hearts. A space for non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Wednesday, July 22nd. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger.

Wednesday, July 22nd. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. Time 5pm to 6pm at Every Body Stronger.

Thursday, July 24th. Caring Hearts. A gathering place for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Thursday, July 24th. Caring Hearts. A gathering place for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Our annual two week office closure starts this Wednesday, July 23rd and continues up to August 6th.

Tues
🧑 FLOWING HEARTS (in person)

Wed
πŸ’› AFFIRMING YOGA FOR TRANS FOLKS (in person at Every Body Stronger)

Thurs
πŸ’š CARING HEARTS (online)
πŸ’š TOP SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP (online)

21.07.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A watercolour trans flag background with a quote from Sally Goldner, Australian Educator, Speaker, and Activist: It is really important, in a world that is often very β€œeither/or”, to remember there can be both, neither and everything – that is, other than the β€˜binary’ of male or female.

A watercolour trans flag background with a quote from Sally Goldner, Australian Educator, Speaker, and Activist: It is really important, in a world that is often very β€œeither/or”, to remember there can be both, neither and everything – that is, other than the β€˜binary’ of male or female.

Sally Goldner an Austrian based educator, speaker, activist, MC, and occasional performer. She is a founding member of Transgender Victoria and advises many diverse committees and advisory groups. Sally also hosts the radio show β€œOut of the Pan”.

18.07.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
July 17th Thursday's Highlights Skipping Stone. Caregiver Meetup For family of trans loved ones. 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Original Joes. Strong Hearts For trans women and trans feminine folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Skipping Stone. Trans Neurodiversity Group. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

July 17th Thursday's Highlights Skipping Stone. Caregiver Meetup For family of trans loved ones. 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Original Joes. Strong Hearts For trans women and trans feminine folks. 6:15pm to 8:15pm at Skipping Stone. Trans Neurodiversity Group. 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Tonight! Thursday, July 17th. Caregiver Meet Up. Now on the south side of the city! A casual in person meet-up for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse loved ones. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Original Joes 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE.

Tonight! Thursday, July 17th. Caregiver Meet Up. Now on the south side of the city! A casual in person meet-up for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse loved ones. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Original Joes 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE.

Thursday, July 17th. Trans Neurodiversity Group, Explore, share and celebrate the unique intersection of gender and neuro diversity. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

Thursday, July 17th. Trans Neurodiversity Group, Explore, share and celebrate the unique intersection of gender and neuro diversity. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

Thursday, July 17th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, July 17th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Here’s what we have for you this Thursday!

πŸ’š CAREGIVER MEET UP in south Calgary (Original Joes, 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE) 6:15pm to 8:15pm

πŸ’š STRONG HEARTS (Skipping Stone) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm

πŸ’š TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online) | 6:15pm to 8:15pm

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

17.07.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Registration now open. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. When July 23rd 5pm to 6pm. Location Every Body Stronger.

Registration now open. Affirming Yoga for Trans Folks. Free yoga in a private and affirming space. Registration required. When July 23rd 5pm to 6pm. Location Every Body Stronger.

Registration is now open for our Affirming Yoga Class! We are partnering with Every Body Stronger to offer free private yoga classes open to all trans folks.

When: Wed, July 23 | 5pm-6pm
Where: Every Body Stronger 2501 Alyth Rd SE
Register: www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

16.07.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A watercolour heart in the nonbinary flag colours saying International Non-Binary People's Day July 14th.

A watercolour heart in the nonbinary flag colours saying International Non-Binary People's Day July 14th.

July 14th is International Non-Binary People’s Day. Today, and everyday, we work to raise awareness and fight for the health and safety of the non-binary, gender diverse, & trans community here in Alberta. The gender spectrum encompasses many more identities than just woman & man (the binary).

14.07.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Wednesday, July 16th. Hearts and Crafts Teens. Connect with community through creativity. Open to all queer, trans, and ally youth. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Wednesday, July 16th. Hearts and Crafts Teens. Connect with community through creativity. Open to all queer, trans, and ally youth. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Coming Up! Thursday, July 17th. Caregiver Meet Up. A casual in person meet-up for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse loved ones. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Original Joes.

Coming Up! Thursday, July 17th. Caregiver Meet Up. A casual in person meet-up for parents and caregivers of trans and gender diverse loved ones. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Original Joes.

Thursday, July 17th. Trans Neurodiversity Group, Explore, share and celebrate the unique intersection of gender and neuro diversity. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

Thursday, July 17th. Trans Neurodiversity Group, Explore, share and celebrate the unique intersection of gender and neuro diversity. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location online.

Thursday, July 17th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, July 17th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

For more upcoming events check out our programming calendar: www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

14.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Weekly Highlights. Monday July 14 Trans Board Game Night 6pm to 9pm in person. Tuesday July 15 Tender Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday July 16 Harmony Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hearts and Crafts Teens 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday July 17 Caregiver Meet Up 6:15pm tp 8:15pm in person, Strong Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person, Trans Neurodiversity Group 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Weekly Highlights. Monday July 14 Trans Board Game Night 6pm to 9pm in person. Tuesday July 15 Tender Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Wednesday July 16 Harmony Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hearts and Crafts Teens 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person. Thursday July 17 Caregiver Meet Up 6:15pm tp 8:15pm in person, Strong Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm in person, Trans Neurodiversity Group 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Monday, July 14th. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration Required. Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Location D6 Tabletop CafΓ©.

Monday, July 14th. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration Required. Time 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Location D6 Tabletop CafΓ©.

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

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

Wednesday, July 16th. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Wednesday, July 16th. Harmony Hearts. A welcoming space created by and for Asian trans, non-binary and gender diverse folk to connect, heal, and grow together. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Weekly highlights:

Monday
❀️ TRANS BOARD GAME NIGHT (D6 Tabletop Café)

Tuesday
🧑 TENDER HEARTS (in person)

Wednesday
πŸ’› HARMONY HEARTS (online)
πŸ’› HEARTS & CRAFTS - Teens (in person)

Thursday
πŸ’š CAREGIVER MEET-UP (Original Joes)
πŸ’š STRONG HEARTS (in person)
πŸ’š TRANS NEURODIVERSITY GROUP (online)

14.07.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote by Kael McKenzie, a Canadian Judge: For people who are employing transgender people, I hope this is an example they can see here, we have a judge, we have politicians, we have community leaders, we have all these people, this is not something scary for my business, it’s one more step to true equality.

Quote by Kael McKenzie, a Canadian Judge: For people who are employing transgender people, I hope this is an example they can see here, we have a judge, we have politicians, we have community leaders, we have all these people, this is not something scary for my business, it’s one more step to true equality.

Kael McKenzie is a member of the Manitoba MΓ©tis Nation, and when he was appointed to the Provincial Court of Manitoba in 2015, he became the first trans person to be appointed as a judge in Canada. He was president of the provincial Rainbow Resource Centre for Manitoba's LGBT & 2S communities.

11.07.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Tonight Friday, July 11th. Open Hearts. A casual, open format space for trans, non-binary and gender diverse folks. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

Tonight Friday, July 11th. Open Hearts. A casual, open format space for trans, non-binary and gender diverse folks. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

Join us for an evening of community and connections! Open Hearts is for all trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals to share and just be themselves.

Friday, July 11th | 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Online

www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

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July 10th Strong Hearts for trans women and trans feminine folks 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hormone Injection Workshop, registration required. 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

July 10th Strong Hearts for trans women and trans feminine folks 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Hormone Injection Workshop, registration required. 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Tonight Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Tonight Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Tonight Thursday, July 10th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Tonight Thursday, July 10th. Strong Hearts. A space for trans feminine folks and trans women. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm online.

Today’s events!

πŸ’š HORMONE INJECTION WORKSHOP (in person) | 6:15pm-7:15pm
A community-led session including a presentation, panel discussion, & time for questions.

πŸ’š STRONG HEARTS (online) | 6:15pm-8:15pm
Our meet-up for trans women and trans feminine folks.

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

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Spots still available. Saturday, July 12th. Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Spots still available. Saturday, July 12th. Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Spots are still available for this Saturday’s Summer Swim! These events occur outside of regular facility hours and thereby allow our group to have exclusive use of the pool, facilities & change rooms.

Bowview Outdoor Pool
Sat. July 12th | 6:30pm-8:30pm

www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

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The PTP Pink Awards is a national event and content series featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ celebrities and activists (Champions) by recognizing community organizations (Changemakers) doing front line work with queer and trans communities in Canada. As queer and trans rights remain at risk and these communities continue to be targeted by hateful narratives, the PTP Pink Awards counters these narratives by celebrating achievement and shining a spotlight on the people doing urgent work to fight back and protect 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The 2025 PTP Pink Awards will take place on November 6, 2025 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The celebratory evening is co-hosted by award-winning actor Emily Hampshire and Canada’s Drag Race resident Choreographer Hollywood Jade, with the pre-awards pink carpet hosted by Bell Media’s popular radio personality Shannon Burns.

The PTP Pink Awards is a national event and content series featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ celebrities and activists (Champions) by recognizing community organizations (Changemakers) doing front line work with queer and trans communities in Canada. As queer and trans rights remain at risk and these communities continue to be targeted by hateful narratives, the PTP Pink Awards counters these narratives by celebrating achievement and shining a spotlight on the people doing urgent work to fight back and protect 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The 2025 PTP Pink Awards will take place on November 6, 2025 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The celebratory evening is co-hosted by award-winning actor Emily Hampshire and Canada’s Drag Race resident Choreographer Hollywood Jade, with the pre-awards pink carpet hosted by Bell Media’s popular radio personality Shannon Burns.

Who are some of your community heroes? Share in the comments!

Last year, the Pink Awards celebrated 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations, Among Friends, pFlag Canada, Rainbow Railroad, Skipping Stone, and You Can Play.

@the519to.bsky.social @pflagcanada.bsky.social @skippingstone.ca #ptppinkawards

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Tonight Wednesday, July 9th. Young Hearts. A space for trans women and trans feminine folks over 40 years old. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Location Online.

Tonight Wednesday, July 9th. 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.

6:15pm to 8:15pm
Zoom links: www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoom...

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This Week Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. A few spots left. Sign up now! Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

This Week Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. A few spots left. Sign up now! Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

A few spots left for our Hormone Injection Workshop! Sign-up now. This free session is led by affirming physicians and community members. Supplies provided. Registration required.

Thursday, July 10th | 6:15pm to 7:15pm
In person at Skipping Stone

skippingstone.janeapp.com/locations/co...

08.07.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Registration now open. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration required. When July 14th from 6pm to 9pm at D6 Tabletop Cafe.

Registration now open. Trans Board Game Night. A space for trans and gender diverse folks and their chosen families to get to know each other. Free Admission. Registration required. When July 14th from 6pm to 9pm at D6 Tabletop Cafe.

Join us for a fun night playing board games and with other two-spirit, transgender, non-binary & gender-diverse folks and their families. Registration is free and now open.

Monday, July 14th | 6:00pm until 9:00pm
D6 Tabletop CafΓ© (2323 32 Ave NE, Suite 112)

www.skippingstone.ca/boardgames

08.07.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Registration now open Expressions: Hair and Makeup Day! Services and tools to help you realize your gender expression goals. Registration required. When: Sunday, July 13th from 10am to 2pm at Sunalta Community Hall.

Registration now open Expressions: Hair and Makeup Day! Services and tools to help you realize your gender expression goals. Registration required. When: Sunday, July 13th from 10am to 2pm at Sunalta Community Hall.

Registration is now open for our next EXPRESSIONS: Hair & Makeup Day! Realize your gender expression goals.

This event includes free access to:
- Haircuts
- Makeup tutorials
- and more!

Sunday, July 13th | 10am-2pm
Sunalta Community Hall (1627 10 Ave SW, Calgary).

www.skippingstone.ca/expressions

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Weekly Highlights Tuesday July 8th Flowing Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday July 9th Young Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Thursday July 10th Strong Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online and Hormone Injection Workshop 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone. Friday July 11th Open Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Saturday July 12th Summer Swims 6:30pm to 8:30pm in person.

Weekly Highlights Tuesday July 8th Flowing Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Wednesday July 9th Young Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Thursday July 10th Strong Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online and Hormone Injection Workshop 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone. Friday July 11th Open Hearts 6:15pm to 8:15pm online. Saturday July 12th Summer Swims 6:30pm to 8:30pm in person.

Tuesday, July 8th. Flowing Hearts. A space for non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid folks. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online.

Tuesday, July 8th. Flowing Hearts. A space for non-binary, genderqueer, and genderfluid folks. Time 6:15pm to 8:15pm Online.

Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Thursday, July 10th. Hormone Injection Workshop. Best practices and techniques for self-administering gender affirming hormone treatments. Registration Required. Time: 6:15pm to 7:15pm in person at Skipping Stone.

Saturday, July 12th. Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Saturday, July 12th. Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Time 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Weekly highlights:

Tuesday
🧑 FLOWING HEARTS (online)

Wednesday
πŸ’› YOUNG HEARTS (online)

Thursday
πŸ’š HORMONE INJECTION WORKSHOP (at Skipping Stone)
πŸ’š STRONG HEARTS (online)

Friday
πŸ’™ OPEN HEARTS (online)

Saturday
πŸ’œ SUMMER SWIMS (at Bowview Outdoor Pool)

www.skippingstone.ca/calendar

07.07.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Omnisexuality Visibility Day July 6th 2025. A heart in the omnisexual pride flag colours on a white background.

Omnisexuality Visibility Day July 6th 2025. A heart in the omnisexual pride flag colours on a white background.

July 6th is Omnisexuality Visibility Day. Omnisexuality is similar to pansexuality & bisexuality, however, there are distinct differences between these identities, & various unique & valid reasons to prefer one term over the other. Today we celebrate omnisexuality & those who are omni.

06.07.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Registration now open! Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Saturday July 12th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Registration now open! Summer Swims. A private event with exclusive access to the pool, change rooms, and facilities. Free Admission. Registration required. Saturday July 12th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Bowview Outdoor Pool.

Registration is now open for our next Summer Swim! These events occur outside of regular facility hours and thereby allow our group to have exclusive use of the pool, facilities and change rooms.

Bowview Outdoor Pool
Sat. July 12th | 6:30pm-8:30pm

www.skippingstone.ca/fitness

05.07.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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