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If anyone is interested in participating in the marches and hasn't RSVP'd yet, please RSVP to toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com!

Also, shout-out to everyone who came out to the sign-making today and made some wonderful signs!

Friends, allies, etc. of all identities welcome! -- the more the merrier!

Trans March-- Fri June 27th, 2025: check in by 7:45pm

on Church near Charles (at the Toronto Aces & Aros table at the community fair, unless there's a changeare marching in seque

Dyke March-- Sat. June 28th around 1pm

we are borderline about enough people so RSVP asap if interested

Pride Parade-- Sun, June 28th, by 12:30pm at the north-west corner of Yonge & Pears Ave. (near Rosedale subway station).

new location!

line-up # C9

we are marching in sequence with the Toronto Bisexual Network

Please RSVP to toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com to co-ordinate day-of contact info to make sure we find everyone, bring the signs people want to carry, etc.

As usual, we invite people (esp. trans, non-binary etc. and bi+ folx) to march with us in solidarity, particularly those bringing more anti-corporate, abolitionist, anti-colonial messaging. (We expect everyone to abide by Toronto Aces & Aros Respect Guidelines and Pride Toronto’s policies, which include *not* displaying logos from any other group, organisation or business etc.) Because we are a politically diverse group, those with more straightforward "aces & aros exist" messaging will be at the front with the Toronto Aces & Aros banner, followed by the more politically nuanced messages-- so that we can all march by messaging that reflect our pride goals.

For the Pride Parade especially:

dress for the weather (sunscreen, hat)-- events rain or shine

bring water

expect to be standing around waiting for a long time in a loud & crowded stretch of pavement with possibly no shade

If you have difficulty standing for a long time and may want to sit, maybe bring something to sit on (e.g., a towel)

Masks recommended in the dense line-up crowd.

You may want ear plugs while waiting

neither bathrooms nor food are likely to be readily available (we will have some granola bars though)

Please RSVP to toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com

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Pre-pride sign-making event! (RSVP required for logistical reasons)

We will have posterboard and paints available. You don't need to plan to march with Toronto Aces & Aros in any pride-related event to attend and/or make a sign-- you don't even need to make a sign to attend: just come hang out and help think up slogans!

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 (2-4pm)

25 Wilcocks St (UofT's Earth Science Centre building)

wheelchair accessible building

unfortunately there is no ASL interpretation

The door to the building will be locked-- the event host will meet people at the door at 2pm

Please RSVP by Friday midnight for day-of contact info in case you're late-- so you can tell the host you're there and can open the door for you! (toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com)

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Toronto Aces & Aros is excited to be hosting another Makers' Market later in 2025! Are you a member of Ace, Aro, 2-Spirit, Trans, Non-binary, or Bi+ communities in or around the GTA? You can apply!

See our wordpress post for more details and a link to the application form!

Applications to table are open until July 20.

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Initial & RSVP info for the ace & aro groups in Toronto's Pride 2025 events.

This year, Toronto Aces & Aros has info tables at the Community Fairs. Come by and pick up some stickers!

Trans Pride Fair-- Friday, June 27th, 2025 (5-7pm)-- immediately before the Trans March (Church st. between Hayden & Charles st.)

Dyke Pride Fair -- Saturday, June 28th (3-6pm)-- immediately after the Dyke March (Church & Gould st.)

Toronto Pride 2025 marches are fast-approaching-- here's the preliminary info!

We will again have groups marching in the Trans March & Pride parade. And if there's enough interest, the Dyke March too.

Trans March (Friday, June 27th) -- meet around 7pm

Dyke March (Saturday, June 28th)

Pride Parade (Sunday, June 29th) -- time TBA (afternoon)

If you're interested in marching with us in any of these events, please RSVP by email (toronto.ace.aro.pride@gmail.com). [Please also email if you have questions.]

The meetup spots will be different this year due to updated marching routes.

Friends, allies, etc. welcome! As always, we also invite (especially) trans/non-binary and/or bi+ folks to march which us who don't have another group to march with, particularly those who bring more radical/anti-colonial/abolitionist messaging. (We expect everyone to abide by Toronto Aces & Aros Respect Guidelines and Pride Toronto's policies, which include not displaying logos from an organisation or business etc.)

Accessibility of the Pride Parade, Trans March & Dyke March:

All marches are wheelchair accessible

Dress for the weather! (sunscreen, hat, raingear, etc.)

Masks strongly encouraged esp. for Trans March

will involve a lot of standing/walking

bring water!

Pride Toronto has a limited number of wheelchairs and rolling walkers for people to borrow (we can help facilitate this for people-- please email us as soon as possible)

Additional accessibility info from Pride Toronto:

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Toronto Aces & Aros is excited to be hosting another Makers' Market later in 2025! Are you a member of Ace, Aro, 2-Spirit, Trans, Non-binary, or Bi+ communities in or around the GTA? You can apply!

See our wordpress post for more details and a link to the application form!

Applications to table are open until July 20.

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When: June 8 (Sunday), 2:00 - 4:30pm

Where: The 519, Room 304 (519 Church St)

Come share your experiences and ideas about ace & aro joys. What has being ace or aro (or both) brought into your life? What are some ideas about possibilities for future joys? (Even if you can't think of anything, you are still welcome to come join us)

Please note: acknowledging joys and positive parts of our experiences doesn't deny the challenges we face. This isn't about forced/toxic positivity... just trying to share the things we do appreciate despite all the challenges, even if they're just small things.

ASL interpretation is available.

We ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear a mask.

Accessibility:

ramp to enter; power doors; elevator inside

accessible, all-gender washroom

near Wellesley station (which has an elevator)

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Online Crafting Session!

When: May 25 (Sunday)

Where: Online - find the link on our discord, or email toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com for the link.

If you like crafting or just want to have company while working on something, come and join us for an online craft and chill session.

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Make-your-own buttons, stickers, and magnets! (in-person social) -- April 13

When: April 13 (Sunday), 2:00 - 4:30pm

Where: The 519, Room 304 (519 Church St)

Come make crafts with TA&A at the 519 for our April in-person event!

We’ll have supplies so you can make your own stickers, buttons, and magnets. We’ll provide some art / drawing materials, but feel free to bring your own as well if you want to.

ASL interpretation is in progress.

We ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear a mask.

(optional) Since we’re purchasing some supplies for this (e.g. materials for the button machine), if you’re able to contribute a dollar or two towards the cost, it is greatly appreciated. Doing so is not a requirement for coming to the event!

Accessibility:

ramp to enter; power doors; elevator inside

accessible, all-gender washroom

near Wellesley station (which has an elevator)

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Online crafting social!

When: March 20 (Thursday) from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Where: Online - find the link on our discord, or email toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com for the link.

Come hang out and bring your art / crafting projects for an online crafting night with Toronto Aces & Aros!

video/voice with a chat box

video optional

We are unable to offer ASL interpretation for this event.

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Workshop facilitator training for TA&A

Are you interested in volunteering for workshop facilitation training for co-facilitating workshops or other educational stuff with Toronto Aces & Aros? Do you have knowledge of (or are you prepared to learn about) the following topics?

diversity of ace and aro communities (including gender diversity and neurodiversity)

how social expectation complicate things like boundaries and consent

different social structures and how they interact (e.g., how amatonormativity and compulsory sexuality are related to things like white supremacy and ableism)

Toronto Aces & Aros is training some new facilitators to help with educational workshops.

This round of training sessions will be running online from 7-9pm the 3 evenings of Wed. March 12, 19 and 26th, 2025

If you're interested in workshop facilitation training, please fill out the application linked here. (Even if you're not available for this round please fill it out to help us prepare for any future rounds).

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Board games social! [March 9]

When: March 9 (Sunday) from 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Where: The 519, Room 304 - 519 Church St.

Bring your own games! (and some will be provided) We ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear masks (masks provided if needed).

Accessibility:

large ramp to enter; power doors and elevator inside; accessible all-gender washrooms

near Wellesley station (which now has an elevator)

ASL in progress

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Online discussion: Challenges finding community in the GTA

When: March 1 (Saturday) from 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Where: Online - find the link on our discord, or email toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com for the link.

Come hang out (online) and chat about the to find challenges and strategies for building community here in the GTA.

Whether you have found your community or not, this group discussion will be dedicated in discussing the challenges of finding meaningful connections!

video/voice discussion with a chat box

video optional

We are unable to offer ASL interpretation for this event.

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Join Toronto Aces & Aros for Aro Awareness week!

Come make patches to express your aro (and other) identities. Or just come hang out, chat and share casual space for people to raise some aro-related topics.

Patches are a great medium for small artwork and short phrases! You can sew patches onto clothes/bags or display them as art!

Supplies provided - and people are welcome to bring more supplies and/or patches they have for inspiration.

We ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear a mask (provided if needed).

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When: Feb 9 (Sunday), 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Where: The 519, Room 304 - 519 Church St.

Accessibility:

large ramp to enter, power doors and elevator, - accessible all-gender washroom

near Wellesley station, which has an elevator

ASL interpretation is confirmed for this event

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In-person Board-Games social -- Jan 12

Come hang out and play some board games with Toronto Aces & Aros, do a puzzle, or colour (or just chill). You can also bring your own games!

We ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear masks (masks provided if needed)

When: January 12 (Sunday), 2:00 - 4:30pm

Where: The 519, Room 304 (519 Church St)

Accessibility:

large ramp to enter, power doors and elevator inside

accessible all-gender washrooms

near Wellesley TTC station (which now has an elevator)

Masks required if not communicating by ASL

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Online "craft and chill" social -- Jan 5

Toronto Aces & Aros is hosting an online craft and chill session where we can chat and do some crafty stuff together. Come bring crafts (or anything) to work on while we hang out and chat -- or come just hang out if you're not into crafts.

When: January 5 (Sunday), 2 - 4 pm

Where: Online (Contact toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com for the link, or find it on our discord!)

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BIPoC Caucus

When: December 18 (Wednesday), 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Where: Online (Contact toronto.aces.and.aros@gmail.com for the link, or find it on our discord!)

We're inviting people in the Toronto Aces & Aros community who identify as racialized, Black, Indigenous, or otherwise a Person of Colour, to chat about our experiences and get to know each other!

As a reminder, please be respectful to everyone in the space, and remember that being racialized encompasses a wide range of experiences, just as "ace" and "aro" do.

This discussion is a closed space for people who identify as BIPoC. (white community members are not invited to this caucus)

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Holiday Card Making! -- ASL confirmed

When: December 8 (Sunday), 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Where: The 519, Room 304

Meetup to make holiday cards (or other things) with card-making supplies -- supplies provided.

Accessibility at the 519

ramp to enter

elevator (fixed)

accessible all-gender washrooms

ASL interpretation is confirmed for this event

we ask everyone not communicating by ASL to wear masks (masks provided if needed)