QUEER MEN'S CIRCLE - DECEMBER BRAMPTON GATHERING

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● This invitation extends to those in the Region of Peel.

● This location typically meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month unless scheduled otherwise.

● If you aim to attend, please register a ticket so we know to expect you. If you decide you can no longer attend after registering a ticket, it would be greatly appreciated if you would cancel your order on your personal Eventbrite page. There, you can view your tickets and click to cancel them.

● IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME attending, it is appreciated that you read our & . This is for you to self-identify that your presence honours the purpose and integrity of the group.

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👋 W E L C O M E !

Our final gathering of 2025! The year has been rich in revealing hardships, growing through discomforts, exploring with curiosity, and celebrating wins. As the holidays come around, whether this season holds deep meaning for you or not, you're invited to come celebrate in fellowship with us!

We'll keep it relaxed as we reflect on the main lessons we've learned this year, maybe some takeaways the group has leveraged for you, and if you want support of any kind during this time, we're here for you!

I'll be bringing some delectable, hand-crafted edible goodies to share, and in the festive spirit of giving, I invite you to bring a little something too if you feel called (totally optional).

This will be the only gathering this month, and I'm looking forward to closing out the season together. If you haven’t joined us in a while, you're most especially invited to come today!

🎁 Many blessings to you all 🙏

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🌈 WHY JOIN US?

We are an inclusive space for all queer/gay/bi/ace/questioning men—a place to show up as you are, without judgment. Our gatherings are rooted in honesty, respect, and openness.

At the heart of the circle is a vision to nurture authentic connection, trust, and brotherhood. You’ll be invited to share your personal experiences, practice open communication, and grow your confidence. Through discourse and guided exercises, we strengthen mind–body awareness, explore the meaning behind our life experiences, and uncover the unique gifts we each carry.

The group is not a substitute for therapy, but together we form a safe space for peer support, growth, and healing potential. You’re free to bring whatever matters most to you—not only topics of sexuality or orientation. Here, we face who we are, bravely share that, and feel empowered in the process.

Join us to deepen your self-understanding and nourish true camaraderie, while on this path of conscious development to realizing your greater potential.

A warm welcome awaits all returning and new faces!

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💫 F O R M A T

This is a typical outline for our circles. But each gathering may alter this format to suit the theme or intention for the day.

● Our circle opens with a setting of intention for our gathering, with brief introductions when new participants join.

● A short guided meditation or grounding practice follows, to help create a sense of calm and receptivity.

● Next is an opening check-in, where we practice somatic awareness and reflect on how each of us is arriving today.

● We commonly engage in an exercise, movement, or a practice that helps us connect and awaken our spirit for sharing—often tied to the theme of the gathering.

● The remainder of our time is dedicated to a sharing circle. The theme for our gathering gently guides what we share. Everyone will have an opportunity to express what feels most alive in the heart and mind. Processes may be offered to help unpack complex situations, and peer feedback (if welcomed) is offered—not as advice, but through curious questions or relatable life experiences that may offer new insight. We nurture one another with care while taking responsibility for our own feelings.

● The circle is foremost an opportunity to explore what is most uniquely relevant for you—whether tender, challenging, or just asking for your attention. This is your space to share bravely, move through discomfort, and integrate what’s ready.

● Where relevant, if you feel uncertain about what to share, you can reflect on each domain of life and ponder which calls attention for more nurturing: Family Relationships \ Friendship Relations \ Romantic Relationships \ Physical Health \ Mental Health \ Finances \ Career & Purpose \ Fun & Leisure \ Spirituality

● The circle closes with a check-out, offering appreciations, clearing any tensions, or sharing final thoughts.

● You are also encouraged to bring a journal if you use one; we may use powerful reflection prompts, or you may wish to capture your own insights and experiences.

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📋 L O G I S T I C S

LOCATION @ COMMUNITY DOOR

MOYO HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES

7700 Hurontario Street, Unit # 601, BRAMPTON

(doors located immediately to the left of the "Wok of Fame" restaurant)

● TIME: 7 pm – 9 pm

● Please do your best to arrive on time / send a message in advance with your ETA if you are arriving late, so we can avoid interruption during our opening exercises. We gather in the large boardroom directly to the right upon entering through the main doors.

● Upon arrival, text or call 289-325-4689 for someone to open the door for you, as the sliding doors remain locked. If you do not have a mobile phone, a facilitator will keep an eye open for new arrivals at the entrance. Please NOTE that if you arrive late and without notice, if we are in meditation or in the middle of a process, you will need to wait until someone can come to the door.

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