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Pride & Plates
Bi-Weekly Mondays at Trellis @6PM - 844 Princess St, Kingston, ON
CALENDAR OF POTLUCKS, EVENTS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS, YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @prideandplates :)
*** IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT OR OUTING DETAILS - please send and it will be added to the calendar. ***
*** Note that sometimes there will be gaps (i.e. multiple weeks between potlucks, sometimes we have to adjust the schedule for holidays and things related to the space etc.)
*** IF YOU ARE IN A PHOTO AND WANT IT TAKEN DOWN - LET US KNOW AND IT WILL BE REMOVED ASAP! ***
Who Can attend?
The word "Men" & "Gay" is held loosely and gently. Whomever wants to be here, shows up, and needs community is welcome here. We honour and recognize the diverse complexities of gender, sexuality, and identity - there is no gatekeeping and no one will be excluded. What is more important is belonging, connecting, and having a good time.
What to bring?
There is no requirement to bring a food dish or drink. Please don't let this be a barrier or reason to not join us. Even if you do not bring a dish, you are still very welcome to eat and share in the dishes that members bring.
If you want to bring a dish. There are no rules or expectations. Whatever people bring and want to bring is welcome. We currently average about 20 members per potluck. Each week is a surprise!
Food Allergies ... here is a current list of severe allergies:
Shellfish
*** Note that there are some gluten sensitive, lactose intolerant, and vegetarian members.
A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
The potluck group is divided into two tables. A "Chill" Table, & a "Topics" Table. You are welcome to sit at either, or go back and forth between the two.
Topics Table
Topics Table
Each week there will be a new topic/theme with some loose guidelines to facilitate a more in depth conversation. Check the description of the event in the calendar to see the topic.
Chill Table
Chill Table
For unstructured connection and hanging out. There are also games, questions, and objects if you need inspiration to strike a conversation.
Expectations and the Sprit of Co-creating a Grass Roots Queer community:
A lot of building community is winging it - trial and error - and letting things unfold as they need to.
Friendships & connections also take time. It is recomended to give a few potlucks a try - in order to find your own rhythm and build connections.
*** If you have any offerings, such as hosting a discussion, planning an outing, facilitating an activity. You are very welcome to do so. Many hands make light work as they say.
Safety
We work towards creating a safer and more inclusive community as we go. We recognize that each individual is a complex multitude of intersecting dimensions of the human experience - race, gender, sex, economic status, sexuality, ability, education, age, language, neuro-diversity, religion and more. We work to hold this with grace, compassion, and gentleness.
If you have any concerns, challenges, thoughts etc. regarding the safety or inclusivity of our community, please reach out by email.
Outings
In addition to the potlucks, we may go as a group to other events and happenings in the community. If you are hosting/planning an event or have an idea - let us know and make it happen! :)
Get in Touch!
If you have questions, concerns, or want to know more, reach out to prideandplates@gmail.com ... there will be a contact form here one day😅 Technology is not my strength.
COMMUNITY GUIDELINES
We are here to care for, support, and uplift each other. In this space we actively challenge all forms of harm that may impede connection and development of this community. This includes eliminating transphobia, racism, misogyny, ableism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of hate and division.
We honor each person’s unique journey. We respect desires without judgment, and uphold boundaries while prioritizing mutual consent and safety.
We relate to one another as full human beings, with empathy and curiosity.
Pride and Plates is a shared, co-created space. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the collective. Feedback is welcome, along with a willingness to help implement it.
Speak directly and transparently - no giving second-hand information about this group or its members. Lets consciously and respectively work through any challenges, conflict, or concerns in an open, mature and kind manner.
Everyone here belongs. We aim to create an inclusive environment, but knowing we won’t always get it right. We ask for patience and grace as we learn and grow together. We lead with understanding, but inclusion and connection will be given greater importance than opinion.
Ultimately don’t be a SKUNT!
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