AIDS Calgary Awareness Association - Event Calendar - January 2013

Events:

Volunteer Activity Nights
Bring a friend, have a laugh, make a difference! Volunteer activity nights are a fun way to get involved with AIDS Calgary on a short term basis. Each month 12 - 15 volunteers join us in our offices to assemble condom packs, make ribbons, assist with agency mail-outs and do other easy tasks to help us provide our daily services. Anyone can join in, but registration is required. Registration opens two weeks prior to event date and closes when the maximum capacity is reached. Light snacks are provided.
Dates:
Time:	5:00 - 7:00pm
Location:	AIDS Calgary Training Room
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Call 403-508-2500, ext.116 or email volunteer@aidscalgary.org

Core Training Workshop
Topics Covered:	Safer Sex & HIV/AIDS, Living with HIV/AIDS, Challenging Stereotypes
Dates:
Time:	9:00am – 4:00pm
Location:	AIDS Calgary Training Room
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Call 403-508-2500. Registration is free.

Friday Lunch
Friday lunches are an opportunity for those living with HIV/AIDS to share in a hot, nutritious meal in a safe non-judgemental environment. Come in for lunch and conversation at 1:00pm on the following Fridays:
Dates:	January 11, 25
Time:	1:00pm
Location:	Calgary Cares Centre
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Friday Lunches are drop-in events for registered clients of AIDS Calgary only.

Shifting Perspectives
This is a free training workshop for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge and awareness around sex work. This course includes topics such as perceptions on sex work, sex work 101, challenging stereotypes, and an introduction to the Shift Calgary program.
Date:
Time:	9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:	Calgary Cares Centre
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Call 403-237-8171 to register.

Women’s Group
The Positive Women’s Network builds connections among HIV positive women and recognizes their unique experiences of being positive.
Date:	January 10
Time:	2:00pm - 3:30 pm
Location:	Calgary Cares Centre
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Available for registered clients only. Call 403-508-2500 to register.

Coffee & Conversation
Join us for an informal afternoon of coffee and conversation! This is an opportunity to get to know other people living with HIV, complimented by snacks and refreshments. Feel free to bring a guest.
Date:
Time:	2:00pm
Location:	Calgary Cares Centre
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Registration is required. Please contact 403-508-2500 for more information.

Facts and Friction Workshop
An interactive and informative workshop for Gay men and MSM(men who have sex with men) on current HIV transmission, prevention information, HIV and STI stats, and new and emerging science and technologies. Snacks and beverages provided.
Date:	Saturday, January 19, 2013
Time:	12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:	Calgary Cares Centre
Address:	110, 1603 10th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	Registration is required. Please contact 403-508-2500 for more information.

HEAT Outreach - Sheldon Chumire
STI and Rapid HIV testing and outreach with Safeworks.
Date:	January 2, 9
Time:	1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:	Sheldon Chumire Health Centre, Main floor, room 1039
Address:	2130-1213 4 Street SW, Calgary
Register:	n/a

HEAT Outreach - Goliaths
STI and Rapid HIV testing and outreach with Safeworks.
Date:	Friday, January 4, 2013
Time:	4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:	Goliaths
Address:	308b – 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Register:	n/a

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