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We will be closed from December 24th to January 8th, for the holidays.
Drop-In Periods
Drop-in periods are from 4pm to 7pm on Mondays and Fridays.
The drop-in periods allow you to come to our office without having made an appointment with us.
Whether it’s to ask questions to our staff, grab a book, pick up gender-affirming gear, or simply take advantage of our wifi and couches, you will be warmly welcomed!
Discussion Groups
Trans, non-binary and questioning adults (18+)
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. The discussion groups are a place to meet other adults who have a similar experience in order to discuss different topics, related or not to transness. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
This month, the group for adults is on Wednesday the 6th and Thursday the 21st.
Trans, non-binary and questioning teens (18+)
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays. The discussion groups are a place to meet other teens who have a similar experience in order to exchange on different subjects, related or not to transness. It takes place at 69 rue Wellington Nord, Sherbrooke.
This month, the group for teens is on Wednesday the 13th at the same time as the group for parents and loved ones, and Thursday the 28th.
Parents and loved ones of trans, non-binary and questioning people
In person: 6:30 - 8 pm, once a month, at the same time as the teen discussion group. 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. The in-person discussion group this month is Wednesday the 13th.
Online: from 6:30 to 8 pm, once a month. Email services@transestrie.org to get the meeting link. This month's is Wednesday the 27th.
Community supper
February 16th, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Our community dinners are an opportunity to connect with others in our communities while sharing a good meal. Bring food to share!
Café causerie midi-ZOOM - The Legal Recognition of Non-Binary Identities
January 23rd, from 12am to 1pm. This event is online, and held in French.
Our Cafés causeries are discussions on a different topic each month, open to everyone and sometimes featuring a guest speaker. Our midi-ZOOM events are perfect for those who want to squeeze a bit of learning and sharing into their work day!
This month, we’ll discuss the legal recognition of non-binary identities, notably the “X” gender marker. All are welcome!
Other Activities
We’ll be swearing in your name and gender change applications from 1 to 6 pm on March 5th!
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.
March 8th and 22nd, 4pm-7pm.
Are you a senior who’d like to forge intergenerational links with the community’s youth, break isolation and take part in a fun activity? Do you know someone who would be interested? Join us at our Crocheting the Rainbow event! You can learn to crochet packers and breastforms, two items that help trans, non-binary and questioning people live authentically and comfortably in their own bodies.
You’re welcome at any level of experience, even if you’ve never crocheted before! There’s nothing to bring: all materials are generously provided in partnership with Tricot Thé Serré. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
We’d especially like to thank Horizon pour les ainés: their financial support makes this project possible.
On Monday, March 11, from 4 pm to 7 pm, a nurse from SIDEP and IRIS Estrie will be in-person at TransEstrie to perform STI screening tests. Getting tested can be an uncomfortable experience when you’re trans, so this is the perfect opportunity to do it with confidence!
On March 20th, from 5 to 8 pm, come spend an evening playing various board games at TransEstrie! We have our own games, but we encourage you to bring your own to share your favorite games.
You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to create a Dungeons & Dragons character! Our guest Neo will introduce you to this role-playing game that is booming in popularity. No previous knowledge necessary.
On March 29th, from 4pm to 7pm, at the same time as our usual drop-in period, you can learn how to make your own pinback buttons, with the help of the CIOSAL! You can also make signs and posters for the March 31 protest in Montreal.
This event is in collaboration with the CIOSAL, Cégep de Sherbrooke’s LGBTQ+ committee.
On March 31st, Trans Day of Visibility, the collective Nous ne seront pas sages invites us to protest against the creation of the Comité de sages and the government’s complicity in the anti-trans movement.
TransEstrie will be there: the protest starts at 2 pm at 600 rue Fullum, Montreal. Keep an eye out for a car-sharing group that will bring people from the Eastern Townships to Montreal!
Axel Roy will host an art/writing workshop on November 14th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Axel Roy invites the community to create together, through writing and art workshops. These activities are intended as a queer-friendly space for self-expression, sharing and listening, without judgment, in a spirit of kindness. The workshop begins with a round of introductions for those interested, followed by a moment of creation and, finally, the sharing of creations on a completely voluntary basis. All materials provided!
⚠️ Masks are available, and wearing them is strongly encouraged for everyone’s health! Please do not participate in the activity if you have symptoms of the flu or COVID-19, or if you have been in contact with someone with symptoms.
♿ Accessibility: the venue is on the first floor, with a step at the entrance. Axel favors a low noise level. The lights are neon, but will be able to be adjusted/softened as needed. It is always possible to arrive or leave the activity at any time. Please contact Axel to express your needs.
For more info : Axel et ses exubérances
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