QUEER MEN'S CIRCLE - OCTOBER TORONTO GATHERING

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May this place and time find you well, open, and curious! You are invited to join our OCTOBER Circle, which is featuring a special format to take us on a journey, exploring our inner child as a path that invites untapped healing potential!

For this session, please bring a physical photo of yourself from when you were little (if possible, from a time you recognized your difference or uniqueness from others). We are delighted to host this session, and look forward to seeing the circle come together again 🙏

Read on for more details on what we're offering and what we’re all about!

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📋 REGISTERING

If you aim to attend this gathering, please purchase a ticket so we know who to expect. 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 one of our circles, 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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CIRCLE GATHERING ON OCTOBER 2

👋 ARRIVAL
Guided opening ritual and welcoming you into the space in silence.

GROUNDING PRACTICE
A short guided meditation process to relax into the present moment.

📜 SETTING INTENTIONS
Declaring objectives for our circle and consenting to community agreements.

🚦 CHECK-IN
A short introduction from each man to share how you are arriving in the space today.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ACTIVITY 1 — EXPERIENTIAL NARRATIVE
As a group, we’ll bring to life the journey of the inner child — the youngen's passage into adulthood — and unveil the inner power of the Healer archetype within each of us.

👱‍♂️ ACTIVITY 2 — SHARING YOUR INNER CHILD
Important: please bring a photo of yourself as a young boy (a physical photo is ideal, a digital version as a last resort). Each man will take a turn sharing his younger self’s story — what that boy needed, and how the adult self can now show up for him today.

🚪 CHECK-OUT & ANNOUNCEMENTS 📣

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L O G I S T I C S

❓ WHO THIS IS FOR
This Circle exists for non-heterosexual men who want more than surface-level connection. If you are craving space to reflect, share, heal, and grow alongside others on a conscious path, this is your invitation.

🎟 PURCHASE TICKET IN ADVANCE
This secures your seat in the circle. A sliding scale is available for an equitable exchange that conveys your commitment to show up.

🏠 MEETING ADDRESS & BUZZER
This info will be delivered to registrants by email. Location is near Caledonia & St. Clair West. NOTE that there are stairs for walking up to the studio on the third floor.

🕖 ARRIVE BEFORE 7 PM
Please wait in the building entrance where all participants will gather. A facilitator will then welcome the group into the studio, and we will begin at 7 pm. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME because the door will not be opened for anyone after we begin—this maintains respect, integrity and flow of the circle.

🚗 FOR THOSE DRIVING
There is free parallel parking available for visitors along the west side of the building complex. Avoid parking spots marked as reserved.

📖 BRING YOUR JOURNAL if you use one; we may use powerful reflection prompts, or you may wish to write about some of your insights and experiences.

🤗 YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO BEFRIEND each other outside of the group if there is a resonance to do so. Likewise, respect the space of anyone who does not wish to connect further; be honest and kind. Our WhatsApp group is available to further connect outside of scheduled gatherings so that we can nurture an intimate community.

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🌈 WHY JOIN US

We are an inclusive space for all queer/gay/bi/ace/questioning men to show up as you are, without judgment. Honesty, respect and a willingness to be open are the basic prerequisites for your presence.

The group’s purpose is to offer a safe container and opportunity for us to develop personal self-awareness, courageously share what is in our hearts, witness with empathy, give and receive feedback with compassion, and connect in brotherhood with men on a path of conscious development. Your participation is always encouraged, and you can choose to just bear witness when you need space to process.

We may practice communication skills, use question prompts, exercise in playful and creative activities, or engage in some deeper somatic work (having a physical experience of feeling through strong emotion). At your request, we can also offer counsel, perspective and accountability. The group is not intended as a substitution for professional therapy — yet together we hold potential for healing and restoration. The space is not for unsolicited or performative advice — we reflect on how we are impacted and via our own experiences.

The Vision is to help meet our community’s need for deeper, authentic connection, nurture prospective friendships, and support each other’s transformation into realizing our greater potential.

A warm welcome awaits all returning and new faces!

Host or Publisher Joel Simoes