EVENTS
TransEstrie organizes various events and activities for trans, non-binary and questioning people, and their loved ones.
Unless indicated otherwise, our activities are held at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
To stay updated on our upcoming events, take a look at our Facebook and Instagram.
Gradual return of services
After pausing our services in September, we are slowly reintroducing them: our social media accounts are the best way to stay up to date with this process.
Thank you for your patience!
Calendar
We are closed on August 20th and 21st.
Discussion Groups
Trans, non-binary and questioning youth (14-17)
Our discussion groups are a place to meet other teens who have a similar experience in order to exchange on different subjects. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke, and sometimes, it's bimodal! That means you can participate in person or through Zoom.
These groups are open to youth aged 12 to 17 years old, but 12 and 13 year-olds must have permission from their parents to participate.
This month, the group for teens is on Thursday the 9th, from 6:30 to 8pm, in person. The theme of this group is back-to-school.
Trans, non-binary and questioning adults (18+)
Our discussion groups are a place to meet other adults who have a similar experience in order to discuss different topics. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
This month, the group for adults is on Thursday the 16th, from 6:30 to 8pm. The theme of this group is work and studies.
Parents and loved ones of trans, non-binary and questioning people
The discussion groups allow people to adapt to the coming-out and transition of their parent, child, spouse, family member or friend. It is held at 69 Wellington Street North, Sherbrooke. This month's in-person discussion group is on Thursday the 23rd, from 6:30 to 8pm.
Online: from 6:30 to 8 pm. There is no online group this month.
Café causerie - Transition 101
October 17th, from 6 to 7:30pm. This event is held in French, but our team speaks English.
Our Cafés causeries are discussions on a different topic each month, open to everyone and sometimes featuring a guest speaker.
This month, we’re explaining social, medical and legal gender transition. “Transitioning” can be a big, intimidating idea: but what is it, really? All are welcome!
Community Dinner
August 15th, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Our community dinners are an opportunity to connect with others in our communities while sharing a good meal. Bring food to share!
Other Activities
Friday October 31st, from 4:30 to 9 pm
Halloween can be a great time to express and explore your gender: come and celebrate with other trans, non-binary, and questioning people! We look forward to seeing you at our Halloween party with a costume contest, candy, and music: bring your friends!
We’ll be swearing in your name and gender change applications from 1 pm to 6 pm on July 22nd!
SEE THIS PAGE TO LEARN WHAT TO BRING
You can make an appointment to have your name and/or sex marker change request sworn in at any time by contacting services@transestrie.org.
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