message to transgender community from roommate
As some know, we've been looking at doing a few activities with the Sunday transgender support group.
We are looking at possibly pre-empting one of the meetings, likely the 3rd-Sunday Edmonton meeting (20may07, Victoria Day long weekend), for a Shop Class for both the Edmonton and Calgary groups (we would all be carpooling, as this would take place in High River, just south of Calgary). This is especially geared toward the transmen, who often don't get the benefit of this sort of thing growing up, but it is also open to others in the trans community who might be interested. There is no charge, but contributions to foodstuffs (we're planning to order pizza, but are open to workable suggestions) and gas would be appreciated. Your instructor (and host) would be April, who has carpentry experience, as well as extensive experience in the flooring industry.
Care will be taken with regards to safety; however, everyone is also responsible to practice safety and to behave accordingly.
We would like to get a head-count of how many people are interested in this, before announcing anything as certain. Please let me know, and also indicate if there are any specific things that you would be interested in learning. We're thinking the basics: small hand tools (including power tools) to start. Also, if you have plans for that weekend but would be interested in participating on a different date, please also let me know this.
(We will also be looking to get some safety glasses and probably a pair or two of kevlar safety gloves -- if anyone has some they can bring, please let me know before I buy any. I have current First Aid training, but if any others attending also have that, please let me know)
Axcella has agreed to be at the Pride Centre (Edmonton) to facilitate on that day (May 20th, if confirmed) for the benefit of any who prefer discussion and support instead of attending the shop class.
Thanks; take care;
Mercedes Allen,http://sistermercy.blogspot.com/Webmistress http://www.albertatrans.org/
We are looking at possibly pre-empting one of the meetings, likely the 3rd-Sunday Edmonton meeting (20may07, Victoria Day long weekend), for a Shop Class for both the Edmonton and Calgary groups (we would all be carpooling, as this would take place in High River, just south of Calgary). This is especially geared toward the transmen, who often don't get the benefit of this sort of thing growing up, but it is also open to others in the trans community who might be interested. There is no charge, but contributions to foodstuffs (we're planning to order pizza, but are open to workable suggestions) and gas would be appreciated. Your instructor (and host) would be April, who has carpentry experience, as well as extensive experience in the flooring industry.
Care will be taken with regards to safety; however, everyone is also responsible to practice safety and to behave accordingly.
We would like to get a head-count of how many people are interested in this, before announcing anything as certain. Please let me know, and also indicate if there are any specific things that you would be interested in learning. We're thinking the basics: small hand tools (including power tools) to start. Also, if you have plans for that weekend but would be interested in participating on a different date, please also let me know this.
(We will also be looking to get some safety glasses and probably a pair or two of kevlar safety gloves -- if anyone has some they can bring, please let me know before I buy any. I have current First Aid training, but if any others attending also have that, please let me know)
Axcella has agreed to be at the Pride Centre (Edmonton) to facilitate on that day (May 20th, if confirmed) for the benefit of any who prefer discussion and support instead of attending the shop class.
Thanks; take care;
Mercedes Allen,http://sistermercy.blogspot.com/Webmistress http://www.albertatrans.org/
Labels: april, calgary, edmonton, high rivver, mercedes, roommate, transgender group sundays
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