Annual General Meeting
Sunday March 4th from 1p.m. to 4p.m. our regular Drop-in Day will be reserved for our first AGM. All voting members of the ALCC will have the opportunity to learn all about what we’ve been up to over the last year, decide who our new Board member will be and read our annual report. If you are not a voting or associate member of the ALCC and would like to become one, please sign-up online and click ONLINE FORM or in person at the AGM where we will be providing applications and our orientation before the elections begin. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Join us and help make a difference in the future of the ALCC.
NEW new location!!!
Our new official location is 372 St Catherine Street West (Belgo Building) suite #127, Montreal, H2X 2A1. It is centrally located and only five minutes from Metro Place des Arts. Paid parking is available just out front of the building.
We want to extend our sincere thanks to L’espace for opening its doors to us and their commitment in supporting the ALCC. Unfortunately, as a non-profit without funding, we were unable to make the financial commitment required to remain at L’espace. However, we will continue our partnership and hope to organize a great co-hosted event with L’espace sometime in the future.
The ALCC
Welcome to the Alternative Lifestyles Community Centre!
The ALCC is a free and open space where like minded individuals can meet, share, learn, build and create meaningful relationships, discover, and seek information without fear, judgment, or discrimination.
ALCC at the 2012 Salon de l’amour
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The ALCC was at the 2012 Salon du l’amour et de la seduction from January 20-22, but this year we were in charge of the dungeon and the shows on the dungeon stage! We had the chance to showcase various activities, and as well provide more information to people who otherwise would likely not have been able to obtain it reliably. Stations included suspension, spanking, flogging, D/s, and vacbed and there were info tables available.A big huge THANK YOU to the volunteers! It is you who are the ALCC! Without your efforts this past weekend we could not have done this. Your time and effort allowed the ALCC to take on this task, and succeed. Thank you all so very much!
- Vanessa, Secretary
Braving The Cold For Gender Diversity
Despite it being a pretty “darn” cold day, we managed to have a good turnout at the Gender Diversity Group this Sunday, held as usual in the new location of the 2110 Center for Gender Diversity (much thanks to them!)
We discussed a variety of things, from simple things to stuff like the now pulled TV show “Work It” and the tampon ad that not only offended many in the gender variant community but even some cisgen females (those who’ve not had to transition). Also talked about was perhaps setting up a separate night out for the group, perhaps in the village or perhaps at an event. More to come on that as soon as ideas are gathered!
All in all a good group!
- Vanessa
Bondage Practice… Can We Say Lotsa Fun?
Bondage practice group was held at Contessa’s place this past Sunday and a nice turn-out it was. Thanks to Sasha, the temporary group leader, for bringing her enthusiasm and very naughty bondage positions that got all of our attention … little did you know lol. Great ties and collaboration by our two regulars, you know who you are! Oh, and welcome to our new attendee who came all the way from Japan… she knows what I mean *wink*. I’m still waiting for your photos from the group… please send!!!
Please note we are looking for a permanent leader for this group. Someone with enthusiasm and charm who is willing to volunteer for 2 hours every month to welcome members to our practice group.
- Alura
Rope it!
On Wednesday December 14, Lord Saxnot gave his rope bondage workshop. Remember – before you take the Advanced Rope Bondage workshop you will need to have taken the Basic first!
There was a good attendance, and those taking it caught on pretty fast on the subject. Besides how to tie, where to tie and not to tie was also taught (not everyong knows you shouldn’t in some areas!)
- Vanessa, Secretary
Gender Isn’t Binary
The Gender Diversity Group met on Sunday, Dec 11, and while sparsely attended (holiday season does that! lol!) the discussion was lively and interesting.
One thing that has become apparent is that those who are gender fluid need to be protected by law. It is hard enough being transsexual in a workplace, but those who are gender fluid can face some even harsher discrimination.
For some gender is binary, for example male or female, but for some it is more than that. And society does tend to ignore this, despite the fact that it is increasing.
- Vanessa, Secretary
