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.
Learning About Flogging
On Tuesday, May 8 the ALCC held a Flogging 101 workshop. Sir Master Marc gave the workshop, and we barely fit everyone into seating! A full crowd to say the least!
Sir Master Marc demonstrated his great knowledge of flogging, not just in techniques but in safety as well. He also brought along many wonderful floggers! Attendees learned where to flog, where not to flog, and of course techniques on how to flog.
If you are curious about learning to use a flogger, this is a must have workshop!
- Vanessa
Self Bondage
A workshop on self bondage was held on March 13, the first one at the ALCC (the previous had to be rescheduled due to illness). The workshop was given by Vanessa, (vanessa_fetish on FetLife), who has been performing self bondage for many years. Self bondage is a dangerous practice, but she gave pointers on how to reduce the risk and how to make it safer. As well she demonstrated how a person can safely put themselves into a self bound hogtie. Having free airways, more than one release, and thinking ahead was reinforced, so that people can reduce their risks performing this.
ALCC at Radical Queer Semaine
On February 25, 2012, the ALCC participated in this years Radical Queer Semaine with a BDSM 101 workshop, given by Sir Kira. Despite the inclement weather and a big party the night before, there was a very decent turnout. The workshop was amazing, and it was pretty clear that those in attendance learned a lot and enjoyed this workshop!
- Vanessa
Rope Bondage Group, March 11
There was one clear lesson from this month’s bondage practice group: Practice makes perfect! For myself, I was getting kind of rusty in my knot-tying, so I definitely needed the practice. I learned some cool new rope ties, while sharing my own knowledge too. Everyone was happy to share what they had learnt in an easy-going environment. Actually practicing knots and ties on another human being is invaluable to becoming proficient in bondage.
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Le jour, ils sont juges, avocats, enseignants ou infirmiers. Le soir, ils revaêtent cuir et latex et conquièrent un univers qui n’est pas accessible à tous. Maintenant, il s’offre à vous. Bienvenue dans le monde du BDSM.
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AGM
We had a great AGM at the NEW and fabulous ALCC location. Thanks to everyone who turned and and a grand welcome to all our new members!!!
- CA
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.
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
