Finding Rainbows Summit
- Tuesday, November 7, 2017
- 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
- 1405 St Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg
There are a few spots left! Registration is extended to noon on Monday, November 6th, 2017!
Finding Rainbows Summit
Addressing Social Isolation in the LGBT2SQ+ community
FOR THOSE AGE 55±
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
8:30am-4:30pm (social events will follow)
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
1405 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Keynote Speaker: BILL RICHARDSON
Author and Broadcaster
Bill Richardson was born in 1955 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received his BA from the University of Winnipeg and his Master of Library Sciences from the University of British Columbia. Richardson worked as a children's librarian before joining CBC Radio, where he has hosted many shows, including: regular contributor and guest host on Vicki Gabereau's show, host of As You Like It, Richardson's Roundup and Canada Reads. Books include: Queen of all the dustballs: and other epics of everyday life, Bachelor Brothers' Bed and Breakfast, Old Father William's Well-Ordered Universe and many others.
Sessions, Workshops, Resources & Networking
The Finding Rainbows Summit committee is working on providing sessions, workshops, resources and networking opportunities to address issues specific to the LGBT2SQ+ aging process including:
- Community Health Services
- Housing Options
- Personal Safety
- Accessible and Gender Inclusive Facilities
- Social Isolation and Community Engagement in the LGBT2SQ+ Community of Manitoba
Social Events
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
HAPPY HOUR, DINNER & DANCE TYC Event Centre, Canada Inns Destination Centre Polo Park 1405 St. Matthews Ave., Winnipeg, MB
5:00 PM: Happy Hour Cash Bar
5:30 - 8:00 PM: Bud and Spud Dinner (chicken or vegetarian). $20
6:30 - 11:30 PM: Entertainment/Dance. Music by Deborah Romeyn (6:30) and Trial By Fire (7:30). $5
(If you attend the Finding Rainbows Summit, your ticket includes free admission to the Dance.)
Tickets available at:
Rainbow Resource Centre, 170 Scott Street
McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park Shopping Centre
Contact
Phone: (204) 474-0212 ext. 255
Email: findingrainbows@rainbowresourcecentre.org
Wheelchair-accessible, gender-inclusive washrooms.