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Outreach

is a Gay/Les/Bi/Trans group at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. We host a forum every week on a different topic. Outreach is a great place to come to if your just coming out, or have been out for years. It's a chance to come and meet interesting people as well! Check us out!

Apollo Calgary

Includes: Badminton, Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Bowling, Curling, Volleyball, Outdoor Pursuits and the Apollo Western Cup Tournament - From 04/17/03 through 04/20/03

The Pride Centre of Edmonton

The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Edmonton is now The Pride Centre of Edmonton.  Providing Resources, Referrals and Support to all members of the general public regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues.  Near and dear to me, as I was a host, and also on the board of directors, way back in the 80's.

New Address:
Pride Centre of Edmonton
9540 - 111 Ave
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0A5
ph: 780.488.3234   fax: 780.482.2855
www.PrideCentreOfEdmonton.org

Information and Community Advocacy

AGAPE

AGAPE A Sexual Orientation and Schooling Focus Group in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. Considers issues in relation to sexual orientation and schooling.

Designed to meet the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender undergraduate and graduate, faculty and staff in the Faculty of Education. Straight allies are also welcome. As well, we welcome practicing teachers and other interested members of the larger community.

For a schedule of events please visit our website http://www.ualberta.ca/~cied/eps/AgapeVerdana.htm or email Dr. Andre P. Grace andre.grace@ualberta.ca or Kris Wells kwells@ualberta.ca.

Edmonton Pride Week Society

A community group working to organize a parade, etc. for Edmonton Pride

E-mail: info@prideedmonton.org
Edmonton Rainbow Business Association

Gay men and Lesbians in business and our non-gay friends: Join us...share your business knowledge, learn more, make new friends, network...in positive, proud space where being yourself is the norm.

For more information call Bill at 422-6207

Greater Edmonton Pride Pages

Gay and gay-friendly business directory for the greater Edmonton area.

Deadline for 2003 Directory is October 15, 2002. Released annually: 2002 directory available at ICARE (address below), Pride Centre & other locations starting January 25, 2002

Mailing Address: c/o 12018-96 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 1V8
Phone: 780-477-3411
Fax: 780-477-3411
E-mail: rainbowdirectories@shaw.ca

LEGIT

An organization dedicated to the issues of same-sex immigration. Link: http://www.legit.ca/
Contact Info: http://www.legit.ca/contact.html

Outlooks Magazine

Outlooks Magazine. Calgary's GLBT news magazine. Published monthly. Available across Alberta and in Vancouver.

Telephone: Edmonton 447-3006, Calgary (403) 228-1157, Vancouver (604) 377-3584 Toll free 1-888-228-1157
E-mail: main@outlooks.ca
Link: http://www.outlooks.ca/

Planned Parenthood

Support Services, information for individuals and groups concerning sexuality. Advocacy for marginalized groups.

Telephone: 423-3737
Mail: #50, 9912-106 Street, Edmonton, AB, T5G 1R3
E-mail: ppae@ecn.ab.ca
Link: www.ppae.ab.ca

Police Liaison Committee

Edmonton Police Service and the Gay & Lesbian community.

Telephone: Police at 421-2277 or Fred at 488-3234 or 1-877-882-2011 extension 2038
Calgary Telephone: (403) 268-8399

Times.10 Magazine

Telephone: 415-5616 Toll free 1-888-846-3710
E-mail: times10@telusplanet.net
Link: www.times10.org

womonspace Monthly Publication

womonspace is a publication of the Womonspace Social and Recreational Society of Edmonton. Our purpose is to inform and entertain our members and other interested lesbians.

Available at Pride Centre and other points around Edmonton.
Forward submissions by mail: womonspace Editor, Box 128, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3J4
E-mail: womonspace@hotmail.com
Link: www.gaycanada.com/womonspace

Youth and Family Support

Alberta P-FLAG Faith Society

• Meets the last Sunday of every month at 2:00 PM
• Location:  Christ Church (Anglican) 12116 - 102 Street, Edmonton.
• >Family and friends from every background, faith and culture are welcome.
• Link: http://www.robinsondale.com/pflag.htm
   

Bisexual Support Group

• A group meeting to provide information and support for bisexual men and women.
• Telephone:  913-3076
• E-mail: purplehaze@breifcase.com
• Link: www.angelfire.com/ab/thepurplehaze.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays and Transgendered (PFLAG)

• A support group for parents and friends of lesbians, gays and transgendered people.
• Telephone:  Lynne 462-5958 or 1-877-882-2011 extension 2043
• E-mail: pflag@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
• Link:  www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/glcce/pflag.htm

Yours, Mine, Ours and Us (YMOU)

• A support group for LGBT parents, partners and their friends.
• We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Phone Garry at 426-6311 or Liz at 415-5434 for more information
• E-mail: slurpee@telusplanet.net

Youth One

• Youth One has developed an interactive and comprehensive on-line network that supports and strengthens youth initiatives, and connects to youth resources.
• Youth One fosters an environment for individuals to become connective, active and vibrant citizens in the youth community.
• Website: http://www.youthone.com

"Youth Understanding Youth" Group

• A facilitated volunteer social/support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning youth who are under the age of 25. We strive to create a safe atmosphere in which youth can explore and express their interests and needs in an atmosphere where they can expect to be supported and respected for their contributions and unique individual differences.
• Telephone:  Pride Centre of Edmonton at 488-3234
• E-mail: yuyedm@hotmail.com
• Link:  http://yuyouth.tripod.com/

Social and Recreational

Alternative Bears (Alt-Bears) of Edmonton

• A group of hairy gay or bisexual guys who get together every Saturday night for late-night swimming and snacks afterwards.
• Also get together for the occasional coffee or movie.
• Link: http://altbears.8k.com

• A social group for hairy gay men and their admirers.
• Mail:  Box 1852, Main Post Office, Edmonton, AB, T5J 2P2
• E-mail: bears@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
• Link: www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/~bears

Bisexual Women's Coffee Group

• Meet once a month for coffee in a gay friendly environment.
• Discuss the issues that affect us, families, careers, relationships, politics....  whatever we want!
• E-mail: bwcoffeegroup@yahoo.ca

• We are a chapter of Prime Timers Worldwide, an international social organization for mature gay and bisexual men and their younger friends over 21.  Our activities include: theatre nights, video nights, pub nights, Sunday brunches and dining out.  We meet every second Sunday (except July and August) at 3:00 PM a the Unitarian Church of Edmonton (12530-110 Avenue) for a social period, a guest speaker and an optional supper at a restaurant. For more information:
• Telephone:  Peter 426-7019
• E-mail:  Ron at mercury@planet.eon.net  ... or better yet, just join us at our monthly meeting!

Edmonton Vocal Minority

• A mixed voice choir.
• Phone: 479-2038
• Mail:  PO Box 12091, Main Post Office, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3L2
• E-mail: evm@freenet.edmonton.ab.ca
• Link: www.evmchoir.com/

Lesbian Wine Tasters

• A relaxed and educational evening of wine tasting.
• Second Tuesday of the month.
• Time:  7:00 PM
• Cost:  $10.00 for 3 red wines and 3 white wines.
• Call 439-1400 or e-mail: lesbianwine@hotmail.com

Liatris Society

• A gardening and outdoor nature-loving group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders and all of our friends and families.
• E-mail: liatrissociety@yahoo.com
• Link: www.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/glcce/liatris.htm

Northern Chaps  

• I was one of the founders of this, Edmonton's original leather-latex-fetish-uniform club started in 1984!
• Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday every month at Buddy's Night Club (11725B Jasper Avenue)
• E-mail: northernchaps@telusplanet.net
• Link: http://www.northernchaps.com

Northern Lights Square Dancing Club

• Beginning September 12, 2001 at 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
• Location:  St. Kevin School (10005-84 Street)
• These are open classes, so anyone can drop by and try out gay square dancing.
• Singles and couples of any age are welcome.
• Admission:  $5.00 per person.
• Contact:  Denis at 780-922-4355 or e-mail bflorapro@aol.com

Outreach

• Telephone:  1-877-882-2011 extension 20299
• Mail:  Box 75, Students Union Building, U of A, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J7
• Link: www.ualberta.ca/~outreach/
• Email: outreach@ualberta.ca

• A club for camping enthusiasts
• Link: http://members.home.net/glr/RRV.html

Womonspace

• Fostering a positive lesbian image among ourselves and the larger community.
• Mail:  Box 128, Main Post Office, Edmonton, AB, T5J 3K4
• Telephone:  482-1794 or 1-877-882-2011 extension 2041
• E-mail: womonspace@hotmail.com
• Link: www.gaycanada.com/womonspace

Alberta Resources (Outside Edmonton)

Freedom

• A social / support group for members of the GLBT community who live in Fort McMurray and area.
• Telephone:  (780) 799-4291

GLBT Alberta

• The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Two-Spirited (GLBT) Youth Outreach Project is a joint project between PFLAG, PPA and individual members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community. The project goals are: to develop and disseminate informational resources for rural GLBT youth; to educate professionals (e.g., school counselors, teachers, etc.) regarding GLBT issue; to develop a list of resources for GLBT support; and to help establish support for GLBT youth, their parents, and families and friends in communities throughout the province.
• http://www.glbtalberta.com

HIV North

• HIV North can be reached at:
• Postal Mail:  9909-112 Avenue
  Grande Prairie, AB
  T8V 1V5
• Telephone:  (780) 538-3388/li>
• Fax:  (780) 538-3368
• E-mail: spak@telusplanet.net

• Their centre has been closed and the phone disconnected but to contact the Grande Prairie, Alberta community there are two choices below:
• Postal Mail:  Box 1492
  Grande Prairie, AB
  T8V 4Z3
• E-mail: pellerin@gprc.ab.ca

• A social / support group based in High Level with counseling services and an excellent web page.
• Telephone:  926-3989
• E-mail: 
• www.geocities.com/westhollywood/park/7702//li>

• A support group for high school students. Any high school student can get more information by contacting their school guidance counselor.
• If you want more information yourself then you can call Crystal at work:
• 780) 790-0775
• Email: nry13_18@hotmail.com
• www.mhenley.com/ashe/nry

• Pride Outreach Line in Red Deer, Alberta
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• It is staffed by gay and straight volunteers and all are friendly and open-minded.
• Established under the Students' Association of Red Deer College, it is a group of gay, lesbian and straight students promoting awareness, acceptance, and understanding of the gay and lesbian community.  Pride On Campus coordinates a Pride Outreach Program which includes a peer helping line (the Pride Outreach Line) which provides confidential, non-judgmental assistance with the confusion of sexual identity and stress of sexual realization.
• Phone:  (403) 304-6789
• Webpage: http://www.webspawner.com/users/prideoncampus

• Primarily male
• Country dancing (Fridays - ladies welcome)
• Male dancers (Satudays)
• 10242 - 106 Street
• Phone:  423-5014

• 10314 104 Street
• Happy Hour Mon - Sat 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with live music Fri from 7:00 til 9:00.
• Open Tues to Saturday 4:00 pm to 2:00 am and Sunday 2:00 to 12:00 midnight.

Garage Burger

• Licensed.

• Great burgers and sandwiches

• 10244-106 Street

Buddy's, The Night Club

• Primarily male / mixed
• Friendly pub atmosphere
• Amateur strip (Mondays)
• Pool Tournaments (Tuesday 8:00 pm and Saturday 4:00 pm)
• Drag shows (Wednesdays)
• Strippers (Fridays and Saturdays).
• 11725B Jasper Avenue
• Phone:  488-6636

The Roost

• A gay and lesbian dance club
• Drag shows (Sundays)
• Strippers (Tuesdays)
• Amateur strip (Wednesdays)
• 10345-104 Street
• Phone:  426-3150

Secrets (Bar and Grill)

• Primarily female / mixed
• Karaoke (Tuesdays)
• Wing night (Wednesdays)
• Cheap highballs (Thursdays)
• DJ music with dancing Friday and Saturday nights)
• A comfortable, community bar
• 10249 - 107 Street
• Phone:  990-1818

The Bagel Tree Deli

• A cafe and deli on Whyte Avenue and 103 Street

Precinct 55

Lesbian owned, managed and operated bar.

• Located on the south side, 5552 Calgary Trail South
• Phone:  432-5550
• Open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) from 11:00 am to 2:00 am.
• Pool table, dart boards, games and ping pong table.
• Tuesday:  10% off everything
• Wednesday:  Games night!  Comedy Night.
• Thursday:  Dance lessons at 8:00 PM
• Friday:  Karaoke and Dancing
• Saturday:  Dancing and Karaoke
• Sunday:  Smorgasbord and Jam session (bring your instruments).

Books / Magazines

Orlando Books

• 10123 Whyte Avenue
• Phone:  432-7633
• Edmonton's progressive, feminist, gay / lesbian bookstore

The Front Page

• The greatest selection of magazines
• 10356 Jasper Avenue
• Phone:  426-1206

Bathhouses

Down Under Spa (bathhouse)

• 12224 Jasper Avenue (101 Avenue)
• Telephone:  482-7960
• http://www.gayedmonton.com

Steamers Baths

• 9668 Jasper Avenue (101 Avenue)
• Telephone:  422-2581

Online Dating

OutPersonals

• 1000's of men online - a great site