JULY 2026

Hey love!

In this newsletter:

Learn to Crochet

Wonderland Tickets

Essentials Market

Summer fun

PWA's Summer Picnic

Meth & Sex

Living with HIV Drop-In

CSSP

- and more -

Here's the update on everything happening at

163 Queen Street East

and community partners.

We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Canada's

Wonderland

Tickets

Email Chris Godi

with your full name,

phone number, and

date of birth.

Subject: Wonderland

Include the number of

dependant children under 17

registered to you.

You're

Invited

Members of HIV and AIDS communities are invited to participate in a meeting to review and provide feedback on the preferred concept plan of Barbara Hall Park, including the AIDS Memorial. The preferred concept plan of the park and AIDS Memorial was shaped by community feedback from two phases of community engagement.  

Anyone with a personal connection to the AIDS Memorial is encouraged to attend this meeting.

We remain grateful for the guidance, knowledge, and perspectives shared by HIV and AIDS communities and organizations in developing a plan for the future of Barbara Hall Park. Your contributions have helped shape the direction of this work, ensuring that the experiences of people living with HIV and the histories connected to the AIDS Memorial remain central to the park's evolution. Thank you for your patience and for your continued commitment to this process.

In-Person AIDS Memorial

Stakeholder Meeting

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Place: the 519; 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9

Room: Ballroom (Room 200)

Please note: including your name or any identifying information on the registration form is optional. Registration is requested only to help support event planning.

Essentials

Market

Wednesdays

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursdays

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fridays

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

163 Queen Streat East

Second Floor

Our Essentials Market was buzzing with energy as a fantastic group of student volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help prepare fresh food items for distribution. Their hard work and generosity are helping us provide nutritious essentials while creating a community where everyone feels supported. Together, we’re making a meaningful difference. 

Summer feeling a little out of control?

Problems piling up?

Feel like there is no one to talk to?

Take advantage of free psychotherapy sessions with Gestalt student therapists.

Minimum 10 sessions.

In-person at PWA or virtual appointments available.

At this time there is no waitlist.

Click the below link to register for appointments.

(no walk-ins)

HIV Care

Clinic

Every Wednesday

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

in partnership with freddie

Here are the next PINK CINEMA choices for our monthly movie night.

If someone would like to join our group and vote on the movies they can do so here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/195374003920591

Hosted by Alphonso King Jr & Zvika Weidenfeld.

It's an intergenerational event and everyone is welcome (18+ in age).

(editor's note: there are no bad John Waters movies!)

Learn to be a

Hairstylist

George Brown College is once again offering a pre-apprentice program starting in September that enables students to complete the Level 1 curriculum, take the exemption test and then enroll in Level 2 in Spring 2027.. The program is free of charge and includes all materials and tools. Click the button below for more details.

Immigration

Drop-In

Clinic

Every Thursday

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

163 Queen Street East

Second Floor

Free!

Therapeutic

Care Clinics

Student Clinic appointments are for PWA Members only. One booking at a time, please.

We ask that you confirm appointments when you receive a reminder or please let us know if you are unable to attend.

Speciality Clinics Available upon request:

Dental cleaning, dentures, eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, hearing aids. Optician referrals.

Pet Care referrals: spay/neuters, vaccines free if on ODSP

PWA MEMBERS to book appointments please call 415-506-1400 ext 200 or 254 or 261 or email therapeuticcare@pwatoronto.org

Standby options available for last minute substitutions for non-members and volunteers for all PWA clinics.

ALERT

Centennial College provide massages on Wednesday afternoons. The student cohort is cancelled for the fall semester.

If you have a Wednesday massage appointment booked after August 12, please email Chris Godi to reschedule.

Elevator

Update



Here's an update on the ongoing elevator upgrade efforts.

The stages of the project include sourcing, transporting, and installing the new elevator system components. This work represents a significant overhaul of the elevator system and is more extensive than a standard repair.

Once the installation is complete, the elevator's safety and licensing body will visit our site to review the upgrade, provide any required guidance, and complete the approval process before the elevator can return to service.

Based on the current timeline provided, the projected return-to-service date for the elevator is September/October 2026.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience and difficulties this delay continues to cause for staff, partners, visitors, and community members. We understand the importance of the elevator to building access and daily operations, and we will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Closed: August 3

PWA will be closed on Monday, August 3 in observance of Civic Holiday. Our offices will resume usual business hours on Tuesday, July 4. Happy Civic Holiday!