A reminder that the next St. John’s Queer Book Club meeting is this Friday, May 3rd at 8:00 pm. As usual, the St. John’s Queer Book Club will be meeting at Quadrangle (330 Elizabeth Ave). We are happy to be able to share our space with this group.
Please feel welcome to join us to talk about our April selection (Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree),
Join us on May 16th for a free online "Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion Event about Transgender Individuals with Cancer"
This event is organized by Public Interest Group on Cancer Research - Newfoundland and Labrador and Quadrangle NL
Registration is free and needed - please register here: https://shorturl.at/mxLNP
We gratefully acknowledge funding by Public Engagement at Memorial University and support by NL Support
Quadrangle NL, the Public Legal Information Association of NL (PLIAN), the Human Rights Commission of NL and Juritrans have partnered to offer a Trans Legal Clinic on Friday April 26th from 12pm-6pm at Quadrangle NL location (330 Elizabeth Ave)
This survey is to gain an understanding of how many people are seeking support in changing their legal name and/or gender marker at the Collaborative Trans Legal Clinic
Survey here: https://forms.gle/5ba5WF2mbS9tXkTv6
When: April 26th, 2024, from 12-6 PM
Where: 330 Elizabeth Ave, St. John’s, NL, A1B 1T9 (The Quad)
For more information on this initiative, please contact PLIAN at 709-722-2643 or info@publiclegalinfo.com.
Monthly drop-in for trans & gender diverse folks. Join us for board games, movies, and crafting – all about low-key, low-effort fun!
Happening: Tuesday April 23rd, 6pm-9pm
Location: 330 Elizabeth Ave
Board games + program co-creation discussion. Also come meet Logan, our Trans Navigator!
Self Care Sunday at Quadrangle NL this Sunday April 14th, 4pm-8pm.
Come join Ali, Emyn and Patrick for gender affirming haircuts in our community space.
When: April 14th, 4-8pm
Where: Quadrangle Community Centre, 330 Elizabeth Ave (downstairs of St. James)
Accessibility: Accessible parking and lift in building.
Booking: email artv.nfld@gmail.com *limited spots
Pay what you want. We want this event to be accessible to anyone who wants to join. Please let us know if we can do better to accommodate.
[Image Description: At the top of the image in white text is the Quadrangle NL logo and website www.thequadnl.com along with the AP unstyled logo. Below that in big white text reads Sunday April 14th, 4pm-8pm Sunday Self Care. Under that in small white text says Quadrangle NL 330 Elizabeth Ave, St. John's, NL. Gender affirming haircuts and relaxing massage therapy. Pre-register by emailing artv.nfld@gmail.com. for more info www.thequadnl.com/events .The background is a image our the Quadrangle NL pride progress pins with a red filter over it.]
On Wednesday April 10th, 10am-2pm the NLHS Harm Reduction Team and Quadrangle is hosting a drop in Mobile STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood borne infestations) Blitz at Quad!
This is a confidential service, non judgemental, low barrier approach being offered by NLHS, Harm Reduction team, on-site at Quadrangle. Results with individuals can be discussed on April 17th at the quad site or at the Harm Reduction Team walk-in clinic.
More info about The NLHS Harm Reduction Team: they provide mobile and on site harm reduction services with a low barrier approach. Providing mental health support, peer support, SWAP site, system navigation, B/W, minor wound care, some prescriptions, and renewals, and a safe place for marginalized/vulnerable individuals.
Save the date!
Join us this Sunday, April 7th, from 4-6 PM for our belated TDOV celebration with Quadrangle & Trans Support NL Inc. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we paint a vibrant mural, craft a zine of trans stories, and personalize your swag at our DIY station. Spread positivity at our Affirmations Station and compete for exciting rewards in our trivia game. Let’s come together to celebrate trans joy and visibility!
The next Queer Craft Club meeting will be taking place on Sunday April 7th at the Quad, from 2pm-4pm. Bring your whatever craft you are currently working on to the Quad OR enjoy using some of our art items to make something.
Come join Quadrangle NL and Safe Alliance for a free curling event in Happy Valley-Goose Bay
When: Saturday April 6th 6:30pm-10:30pm (Atlantic Time)
Where: Goose Bay Curling club 126 Edmonton street (Canadian side)
**If attending please ensure to bring indoor sneakers**
**any children under the age of 12 years old must wear a Helmet while on the ice as well. **
Register here: https://forms.gle/EH24LsgL64iEoP8b7
Everyone welcome to come enjoy the sport of curling in a relaxed, judgement free zone! No experience needed as we will have an instructor with us to help those learning to curl!
Each team will consist of 4 players however you do not need a full team to attend, as we can organize teams after your arrival to the club.
There will be free appetizers & snacks served throughout the evening with drinks available for purchase from the curling club! There will be a door prize drawn near the end of the event as well!
Event hosted in partnership with the Safe Alliance
Are you interested in learning what we’ve learned about the barriers and facilitators to Healthcare for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Newfoundland and Labrador? We are hosting not one but two town halls to present our research findings. These town halls are created with research and data collected over the last year directly from and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of the province.
Join us on
March 11th, 7pm-9pm at 245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s NL either in-person or online!
OR
March 28th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at 49 Grenfell Street, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
registration link at: https://forms.gle/WUunMk3w6iKf2XR96
If you have any questions please email ainsley@thequadnl.com
This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Description of Event: Come enjoy pizza by Crust Craft Bakery (a Choices For Youth Social Enterprise) with readings from transVersing: "Originally produced for the stage by Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland and For the Love of Learning, transVersing features some of Newfoundland’s most vibrant and necessary trans-youth voices. Gathering the work of Violet Drake, Daze Jefferies, Fionn Shea, Perin Squires, Taylor Stocks, and Dane Woodland, and including the dramatic text by Berni Stapleton and Sharon King-Campbell, transVersing is where Shakespeare meets slam poetry and the fiddle meets soapbox rant. These are the creative and courageous voices charting our course to understanding and social justice for all."
Where: SJFM, 245 Freshwater Road, St. John's
When: Thursday, March. 28th from 6pm-8pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/vfRPsV8qRVEa4ZyZ7
Event funded in part by RBC Foundation
Join Quadrangle NL & Writers NL for another Drag Story Time!
Featured performer: Ophelia Delight
Featured Book: The Ice Shack by Katia Canciani, translated by Jocelyne Thomas, illustrated by Christian Quesnel
Drag Story Time takes place at the Amal Wellness Centre at 92 Elizabeth Avenue in St. John’s on Saturday, March 23 at 1 p.m. NST.
This event is part of a larger community-led family event for our trans, & gender non-conforming community.
[Image Description: at the top of the image it says in white text Quadrangle NL and Writers NL presents. Below that in big white text reads Drag Story Time, with a photo of Ophelia Delight in a triangle outline and Ophelia Delight in white text beside it. A cover of the feature book, with white text that reads The Ice Shack by Katia Canciani, translated by Jocelyne Thomas, illustrated by Christian Quesnel is next to the photo of the Drag performer. Closer to the bottom in white text reads, all ages, community event Saturday March 23rd at 1pm at Amal Wellness Centre. Part of a larger community led family event for our trans, and gender non-conforming community, but all are welcome! At the bottom is the partnering organizations logos, Writers NL and Quadrangle NL on a white bar. The background image is of Ophelia Delight with a purple filter over it.]
Launching “Chill Nights” at The Quad
Monthly drop-in for trans & gender diverse folks. Join us for board games, movies, and crafting – all about low-key, low-effort fun!
Happening: Friday March 15th, 6pm-9pm
Location: 330 Elizabeth Ave
First session: Board games + program co-creation discussion. Also come meet Logan, our Trans Navigator!
Are you interested in learning what we’ve learned about the barriers and facilitators to Healthcare for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Newfoundland and Labrador? We are hosting not one but two town halls to present our research findings. These town halls are created with research and data collected over the last year directly from and about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of the province.
Join us on
March 11th, 7pm-9pm at 245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s NL either in-person or online!
OR
March 28th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at 49 Grenfell Street, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
registration link at: https://forms.gle/WUunMk3w6iKf2XR96
If you have any questions please email ainsley@thequadnl.com
This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada
Come enjoy a Valentine's Social and Dance for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members who are ages 55+ in partnership with the St. James United Church. The social will be a two part gathering, the first part of the event will be a social gathering from 6-7pm to enjoy some treats, snacks and conversation followed by a dance from 7-9pm.
Register here : https://forms.gle/rKhRDqQbYfTdeMsw6
Time: Friday, Feb 9th, 2024 from 6pm-9pm
Place: 330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's
Funded in part by RBC Foundation
Join Ali & Emyn for affirming haircuts and sit with special guest Justine Tibss of Treelight Wellness for fully clothed massage therapy sessions, all within a shared community space.
When: Feb 4th, 4-8pm
Where: Quadrangle Community Centre, 330 Elizabeth Ave (downstairs of St. James)
Accessibility: Accessible parking and lift in building.
Booking: email unstyled@alipike.com *limited spots
Pay what you want. We want this event to be accessible to anyone who wants to join. Please let us know if we can do better to accommodate.
Come enjoy a fun night of yoga at Quadrangle NL hosted by Carolann Harding. Yoga focuses on gentle stretches and calming poses to unwind both the body and mind. Embrace tranquility as you flow through a series of postures that help to promote mindfulness...
*Folks are welcome to bring their own yoga mats but we will also have a limited number of mats at the space...
Time: Friday, January 26th/2024 from 6pm-7pm
Place: 330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's
Register here https://forms.gle/9Fzmh5XhcpmcpF5Y6
Quadrangle NL's Chosen Family Dinner!
It's that time of the year when families are coming together and we know how that can be a hard time for some in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. So we wanted to host a Chosen Family Dinner to bring together our community family in order to enjoy a nice warm catered meal, some great fun, a Drag Storytime and wonderful music by Spectrum Queer Choir.
Meal we start between 5-5:30pm with music and story time to follow around 6-7pm. *if you'd like to join for the music and story portion please click the coming for the holiday energy option
Register and learn more here https://forms.gle/vT49a8VE33GtVqyx6
Time: Tuesday, December 19th/2023 from 5pm-7pm
Place: SJFM, 245 Freshwater Road, St. John’s NL
Event funded in part by RBC Foundation
Quadrangle NL's Chosen Family Dinner! In partnership with Grenfell Campus, CMHI, NL English School District, Queer Caucus, GCSU, Vine Place Community Centre, Corner Brook Status of Women Council, and Community Youth Network.
It's that time of the year when families are coming together and we know how that can be a hard time for some in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. So we wanted to host a Chosen Family Dinner to bring together our community family in order to share a nice warm catered meal, conversation and fun in the spirit of the holiday season.
Register and learn more here https://forms.gle/jmcgbZuxALpj7Rov9
Time: 6pm-9pm
Place: Grenfell Campus Grove, 20 University Drive, Corner Brook
Event funded in part by RBC Foundation
Quadrangle NL's Chosen Family Dinner!
It's that time of the year when families are coming together and we know how that can be a hard time for some in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. So we wanted to host a Chosen Family Dinner to bring together our community family in order to share a nice warm catered meal, entertainment, conversation and fun in the spirit of the holiday season.
Register and learn more here https://forms.gle/Z3cjtPz3h1TedmQi6
Time: 7pm
Place: Masonic Lodge, 377 Hamilton River Road, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Event funded in part by RBC Foundation
At Quadrangle NL, we're on a mission to build an inclusive provincial centre for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our vision includes a larger space designed to fortify community strength, connection, and celebration.
But here's the most thrilling part: We want YOU, our incredible community, to be the architects of this future space! Your opinions are invaluable, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
How can you get involved?
1) Join the Conversation!
Attend our upcoming community forum, and "Make Space" on December 1st, 2023, 6pm-8pm at Quadrangle NL (St. James United Church, 330 Elizabeth Ave) which will have light refreshments and an ASL interpreter present.
Sign up here https://forms.gle/QjjARP81Zx597Pi1A
An online event happening Dec 5th, 4pm-5pm to ensure we hear from community across the province.
2)Spread the Word!
Tell friends and allies who should be part of this dialogue.
Together, let's craft a space that mirrors our incredible community's diversity, warmth, and creativity!
*the location of in-person event is welcoming and accessible
Quadrangle NL is hosting a flu shot and COVID Booster drop-in clinic on Wednesday November 22nd, starting at 6pm at our location (330 Elizabeth Ave) thanks to Shoppers Drug Mart Lemarchant Road!
Register here: https://forms.gle/BPGo7Hn5D4FfvpWe9
Eligible Requirements:
6 months from last COVID infection AND last COVID shot,
Have your MCP card
*Kids 2 and up are also welcome
This week of awareness leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th. A day of honouring and remembering.
We have partnered with Trans Support NL Inc. to help create a space to honour members of the Trans community lost due to transphobia and acts of violence towards the community. We invite you to join us on Nov 20th, 6pm-8pm at our location for Honouring our lost siblings, a night of commemoration and celebration to honour Trans Day of Remembrance. An evening that is filled with art-making, insightful speakers, community reflection and snacks. With a take home self-soothe care bag for moments of self-care and reflection.
Want to be a speaker at this event learn more at https://forms.gle/qG9WuXRmkXGroq2F8
Join Ali & Emyn for affirming haircuts and sit with special guest Jen Cake for a restorative Reiki session, all within a shared community space.
-When: November 12th, 4-8pm
-Where: Quadrangle Community Centre, 330 Elizabeth Ave (downstairs of St. James)
-Accessibility: Accessible parking and lift in building.
-Booking: via alipike.com/book under the Quad Self Care Sunday Registration and they will email you with a time once registered.
Pay what you want. We want this event to be accessible to anyone who wants to join. Please let us know if we can do better to accommodate.
SAVE THE DATE! Quadrangle AGM announcement.
We will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on Sunday Oct 29th with a start time at 6:00pm(NT)/ 5:30pm Atlantic Time over Zoom. If you wish to attend you must be a Quadrangle NL member.
zoom link will be sent out a day before the event.
To learn more about becoming a member and what that means please check out our "Become A Member" page on our website at https://www.thequadnl.com/become-a-member
UPDATE: Fully registered, but there is a waitlist started
Join Quadrangle NL, NL Public Libraries & WritersNL for a Halloween edition of...
Drag Storytime with Eda Kumquat!
This all-ages event takes place at the A.C Hunter Library, on Saturday, October 28th at 2:30pm. Register by calling the library at 709-737-3953. Halloween costumes are encouraged, as we’d like to see all you ghouls dressed up.
Featured Book: Chirp’s Large Day by Rebecca Gladney
Come enjoy some other Halloween themed books read by Drag reader @edakumquat
Come join us for a fun night of pumpkin carving, art making and letter writing at our Quadrangle NL Centre. Enjoy the spooky season with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in a safe, inclusive and accessible space while crafting art or letter writing. The art and letters will be sent to our Government.
Register by filling on this link https://forms.gle/FjHZpmP5WtbK2bB18
With the rise in hate we wanted to create a space to enjoy community
The space is accessible , welcoming with lots of parking
Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm, Oct. 21st/2023
Place: 330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's
This event is in partnership with Parents of Trans, Two-Spirit & Gender Diverse Kids, Trans Support NL and No Space For Hate.
Join us for some collage making!
On Sunday, September 24th we are hosting a collage-making afternoon with our volunteer Laura. Limited space available!
We are also accepting donations for this event! Donations of paper materials, glue, stickers, and scissors are greatly appreciated and can be accepted anytime during our open hours.
See you there!
Come have a wellness wiggle with community during our all ages and sober dance sponsored by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador as part of Well-being Week
When: Friday September 22nd
Time: 6pm-10pm
Where: 330 Elizabeth Ave (St. James Church)
All ages and sober dance in a welcoming and accessible location with parking
The NL Public Libraries, Writers NL and Quadrangle NL have rescheduled our Drag Story Time Tour Day One originally planned for August 22nd but now booked for September 19th to visit several local libraries and featuring a local author from a local publisher.
Join us and local Drag icon Carmen Getit reading books that you can find at your local libraries along side the events featured book “ The Little Red Shed” By Adam and Jennifer Young from local publisher Breakwater Books Ltd.
At the following libraries:
Clarenville - 11am
Whitebourne-2pm
Torbay-4:30pm
Join Ali & Emyn for affirming haircuts and sit with special guest Jen Cake for a restorative Reiki session, all within a shared community space.
-When: Sept 10, 4-8pm
-Where: Quadrangle Community Centre, 330 Elizabeth Ave (downstairs of St. James)
-Accessible parking and lift.
-Pre-register at unstyled@alipike.com - subject QUAD
Pay what you can. We want this event to be accessible to anyone who wants to join. Please let us know if we can do better to accommodate.
Event Details: Come enjoy a lovely meal by local SJFM vendor Yes, Thai!, a presentation by the Community Based Research Centre (CBRC) on healthcare related topics, and some drag performances by local drag artists (details TBD)
*The Heath care presentation is on chronic health conditions as they impact 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. There will also be an opportunity to support CBRC study through an online survey on community health and space for screening if you wish to take part.
Time/Place: Join us on Sunday, August 27 from 5pm-7pm at SJFM, 245 Freshwater Rd, St. John's for a Chosen Family Dinner in Partnership with the CBRC.
Please Note: We have a limit of 80 people for this event. Registration for this Chosen Family Dinner is below:
Register here https://forms.gle/5A8etSx58cCU13tq6
Once registered we’ll reach out to confirm your spot.
IF the registering form is a barrier please reach out to Lee at lee@thequadnl.com for support. To support a more equitable opportunity to this event we have reached out to community organizations serving underserved populations.
[Image Description: At the top of the image in white text is the Quadrangle NL logo and website www.thequadnl.com. Below that in big white text reads "August 27th, 5pm-7pm, Chosen Family Dinner, at St. John’s Farmers’ Market, 245 Freshwater Road" Below that and to the left of the image in white text reads " save your seat today, event is limited to 80 people" to the right also in white text reads "fill out the form, thequadnl.com/events " . At the bottom of the image is white bar with black text on it that reads “a partnership between” followed by the Quadrangle NL and CBRC logo on it. The background is a image of some sandwiches with a pink filter over it.]