august september 2014 newsletter
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NEWSLETTERAugust - September 2014
NEWSLETTERAugust - September 2014
The (not-so) hot days of summer are beginning to wane and we are gearing up for fall around here. We are excited to get back into Saskatoon's schools where we work with educators around the city to make Saskatoon a supportive place for all, and we look forward to seeing more faces around here as our Rainbow Families and Rainbow Coffee groups start back up in September. That said, summer's not over yet, and we hope you all
rdjoin us as we send it out in style at our on August 23 at the Riversdale Pool. Join us from 7-10 for burgers, prizes, and a splashing good time!
Aside from picking out our most vibrant bathing suits we are directing our energy toward the fast approaching S atchewan still has the highest rates of HIV/AIDS in Canada, and we need your help so that we can keep working to bring these numbers down. The AIDS Walk kick-off party is on Sunday, August 24th at 10:30 am at the Roxy Theatre (320 - 20th Street West), where you can join
thus as we decorate 20 street with hundreds of red ribbons to build visibility and momentum throughout the community. The main event is on Sunday, September 21st -registration starts at 9am at the Roxy Theatre, where you can pick up your Scotiabank AIDS Walk t-shirt and buy your bagged lunch from PickNic's Catering. The walk starts at 11am, rain or shine, and after we fill Saskatoon's streets with hope, support, and solidarity, we will be awarding exciting prizes and bucket draws including a weekend rental for a Cooper Mini from Bema AutoSport, and VIP year long passes to Rainbow Cinemas!
and you can help us reach this goal by walking, donating, and volunteering! Register or donate online at
and contact the ACC at 306-665-1224 or if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
Looking forward to AIDS walk-ing (and queer swimming!) with YOU Saskatoon!
Rachel
Queer Swim
Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life 2014
Our fundraising goal this year is $50,000
! ask
www.aidswalkforlife.ca/[email protected]
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ACC Staff
Rachel Loewen WalkerExecutive Director
Garnet WoloschukProgram Manager
Joe Wickenhauser Communications & Events Coordinator
Joanne HorsleyOutreach & Support Services Coordinator
Liz SenecalAdministrative Coordinator
Leeanne Kayseas (Chair)Robin Koutecky (Treasurer)
Martha Smith-Norris (Secretary)Dave Culleton Fran Forsberg
Cameron GoodfellowSkipp AndersonAmanda Guthrie
Tracy UniqueOwen Manz
Jenna Blahay
Chelle MatthewsSummer Events Coordinator
Vic CowanSummer Programming Assistant
ACC Board Members
August - September 2014
Hellos and Goodbyes: At this year's Annual General Meeting in June, we said goodbye to two of our board members: Rae Shoofey-Stabler and Brice Field. Rae was the Board Secretary, and we will miss her meticulous documentation, and Brice brought with him a wealth of expertise from the SDN board that has served us well over the years. Take care Brice and Rae! As well, we would like to welcome one new board member for the 2014/15 year: Jenna Blahay is no stranger to the ACC and we are happy to have her on board ;)
As the summer comes to a close, we also have to bid farewell to our 2014 Summer Students. Chelle Matthews and Vic Cowan have been with us since May, and in a few short months they have become indispensable members of our team. Not only have they assisted with event planning, research, and public relations throughout the summer, but they have both put their mark on programming, human resource initiatives, and event-planning that will add to our ongoing and futureprojects. Vic is heading off to Vancouver to begin a Masters degree in English while Chelle is continuing her degree in Political Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. We wish them the best and hope they visit often!
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Vintage Movers & Shakers Club
A social group geared towards men and women 50+. Regular
brunches
Please RSVP
to find out when and to reserve
your spot.
the 3rd Sunday of every month at Mulberry's at
Market Mall @ 12:15pm.
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The ACC is a CHEP Good Food Box distribution point. To order, call Liz at the ACC every second Monday, and then CHEP delivers your box to the ACC the following Wednesday. Payment is due at the time of your order. There are many different boxes available for pre-order purchase: Basic Box $24Contains approx. 10 different kinds of fruits and veggies in larger quantities, and one dry item such as pasta or soup mix.Regular Box $17Contains approx. 8 different kinds of veggies, 3 different kinds of fruits and 1 grain.Small Box $12Contains approx. 6 different kinds of veggies, 2 kinds of fruit and 1 grain.Mini Box $8Contains approx. 7 different kinds of fruits and veggies in smaller quantities.Fruit Bag $15Contains approx. 7 different kinds of fruit.Snack Pack $10A bag of ready to eat single servings of fruits, veggies and seed mixture.Sunshine Box $30All items are locally grown in Saskatchewan.Gardener's Box $17Contains fruits and veggies you can't grow in your own garden.
Order your CHEP Good Food Box today! Call or email Liz at 306-665-1224 or
for future order dates and get your order [email protected]
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Office/Drop In Hours:Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pmTues:1:00pm-4:30pm
Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pmThurs: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Phone Line Hours:Mon: 9:00am - 4:30pmTues: 1:00pm - 4:30pmWed: 9:00pm - 9:00pm
Thurs: 9:00 am - 9:00pmFri: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Sat: 4:30 - 9:00pm
The Avenue Community Centre is
wheelchair accessible!
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Ad Size & Prices:
Full Page (w 6.5 x h 7.75in) $60
½ Page (w 6.5 x h 3.75in) $45
¼ Page (w 3.0 x h 3.75in) $30
Business (w 3.0 x h 1.75in) $15
Types of ads:BusinessEventCelebration (Wedding, engagement, birthday)Ads must be PG13 (child/youth appropriate)No dating/personal ads.
We reserve the right to refuse advertisements that do not fit the essence, intention or purpose of the ACC Newsletter.
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Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon is a youth-friendly, LGBT safe space, p ro-choice, charitable organization. We serve Saskatoon and the surrounding community, providing sexual health information and resources, low-cost birth control, pregnancy options counseling and support, and doctor referrals.
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Postage has doubled and we are exploring various ways to continue our newsletter mailouts because we recognize not everyone has access to various electronic ways of communication. However, if you have email then consider getting your community events information and our newsletter electronically by signing up for OutBurst!
Just email and let Liz know you want to receive The Avenue Community Centre Outbursts. Get the information you need quicker and help us be more environmentally friendly by signing up today!
AIDS Saskatoon is a community-based nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing outreach, support, prevention, and education services for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. We are committed to a holistic, collaborative and inclusive approach in the work that we do with individuals, organizations, and communities.
Phone: (306)242-5005Toll-free: 1(800)667-6876Fax: (306)665-9976General inquiries: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
601 Outreach Centre: 10:30am-4pm Mon-Fri
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Club Cricket
For Gender Variant Children (Ages 0-13 years) and their families meeting at Grosvenor Park United.
thFriday, September 12 , 2014.Time: 6:30-8:30pm
For more information contact Fran at 306-491-3484
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