Social Groups – Older Adults
Provided by: OUTSaskatoon
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Service Description
Older adult support groups provide a space to meet new people and participate in a variety of discussions and activities. Staff or community member-led. Groups include:
- Queer and Muslim (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – Provides support and fosters a sense of community amongst queer-identified Muslims in Saskatchewan.
- Two Spirit Tuesday (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – For Two Spirit, and Queer and Indigenous community members. Provides new friends, community, cememony, food and love medicine.
- Un-Covering: A Queer Recovery Meeting (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – For those that are sober or sober-curious and looking for a space to meet others who are on a similar sobriety journey.
- Men’s (Book) Club (Adults, Older Adults) – Provides opportunities to discuss a specific 2SLGBTQ+ book with other men. Also provides a wide range of social activities.
- Women’s Group (Adults, Older Adults) – Provides a social community for women. Activities include everything from board games to golf.
- ACE Space (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – Provides friendship and discussion within the ace- and aro-spectrum community.
- Bi/Pan/Poly (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – Provides community connection and support from other Bisexual, Polysexual, and Pansexual community members.
- Coffee Row (Older Adults) – For adults over the age of 55. Casual gatherings, conversations, movie nights, food and more.
- Gender Revolution (Youth, Adults, Older Adults) – Provides community and support from other transgender (and questioning) individuals.
- Parents and Families (Adults, Older Adults, Caregivers) – A social and support group for parents of 2SLGBTQ youth. Activities include discussions, coffee hang outs, and connecting over shared experiences.
Visit the website for more information about older adult social groups.
Eligibility
Serves all adult genders and sexual orientations.
Application Process
Call 306-665-1224 or drop into the centre.
Fax: 306-665-1280
Business Line: 306-665-1224
Hours of Operation
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Service Website
www.outsaskatoon.ca/social-groups/?_sfm_social_group_audience=Older%20Adults
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Coverage Area
Saskatoon
Languages Offered
English
OUTSaskatoon
- Counselling
- Essential In-Person Support Services
- Gender Based Violence Project
- Housing – Pride Home
- Online Resources
- Peer Support
- Q List – Online Directory
- Social Groups – Adults
- Social Groups – Caregivers
- Social Groups – Older Adults
- Social Groups – Youth
- Workshops and Training
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Office / Drop-in / Peer Support Line:
Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sexual Health Clinic Nights:
Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - lowered elevator buttons; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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