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GAY FATHERS OF TORONTO

We’ve been saying that since 1978 when a small group of gay fathers first met in the home of one of the GFT’s founders. Today, as was the case forty years ago, men finally coming to terms with the fact that they are gay have found a place to feel connected, supported, and can finally be who they were meant to be.

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Our Purpose

At Gay Fathers of Toronto (GFT) we don’t tell you what to, instead it is a place to gain valuable information, and allow you to hear and share stories and experiences with other gay fathers. What is disclosed at meetings is strictly confidential. We’re here to support you in any positive and healthy path that works for you!

GFT has no religious agenda or affiliation, everyone is welcome.

Meetings

Many of us arrived at our first meeting unsure of what to expect, but discovered a room of like-minded fathers.

It is a time to be real, to allow yourself to listen, share and ask questions in a supportive environment. It is also completely acceptable if you aren’t ready to share for the first little while, but would rather listen.

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CAlendar of Events

Check out the calendar for upcoming events and click on the event listing for more information.

The GFT meets at the 519 Community every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month between 8:00 to 9:45pm. Always check the calendar for topics and specific dates. Following the facilitated discussion, members gather at a local pub.

Also check the calendar for various social events throughout the year.

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	September 2019
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8	9	10	11	12 GFT Support Meeting GFT Support Meeting September 12, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9 Topic: Dealing with school and kids Many parents look at back to school as a celebration. How do you look at back to school, is it different for a gay parent? Do you worry about the kids? We try to protect our kids as much as possible, we may have had problems at school ourselves. How can we prepare the kids to be resilient? What resources do the schools have for supporting your kids? How can the school support you as a gay parent? Lead Facilitator: Chris Second Facilitator: Daniel See more details •	13	14 2nd Annual Farewell To Summer Potluck 2nd Annual Farewell To Summer Potluck September 14, 2019 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please join us and other GFT members and others to join us in our 2nd Annual Farewell to Summer Potluck. Details will be emailed out to you regarding location and how to RSVP. If you are not on our mailing list, please go to the website's main page and sign up to be on the mailing list, or email GFT for details. RSVP HERE See more details •
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22	23	24	25	26 GFT Support Meeting GFT Support Meeting September 26, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9 Topic: Don’t give away the farm! When the discussion shifts to a financial reality, sometimes we are overwhelmed. We look at ourselves and our kids, and wonder what happens next. This could be in the dissolving of the nuclear family, when circumstances change, or just adapting to the new reality of managing your finances. Sometimes we let the emotions tell us what to do. Where can you get support? What questions do you have? Tonight we look at discussing managing your wealth, and how not to give the farm away in the process. Lead Facilitator: John StJ Second Facilitator: Graham See more details •	27	28
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Toronto, ON

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	September 2019
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8	9	10	11	12 GFT Support Meeting GFT Support Meeting September 12, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9 Topic: Dealing with school and kids Many parents look at back to school as a celebration. How do you look at back to school, is it different for a gay parent? Do you worry about the kids? We try to protect our kids as much as possible, we may have had problems at school ourselves. How can we prepare the kids to be resilient? What resources do the schools have for supporting your kids? How can the school support you as a gay parent? Lead Facilitator: Chris Second Facilitator: Daniel See more details •	13	14 2nd Annual Farewell To Summer Potluck 2nd Annual Farewell To Summer Potluck September 14, 2019 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Please join us and other GFT members and others to join us in our 2nd Annual Farewell to Summer Potluck. Details will be emailed out to you regarding location and how to RSVP. If you are not on our mailing list, please go to the website's main page and sign up to be on the mailing list, or email GFT for details. RSVP HERE See more details •
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22	23	24	25	26 GFT Support Meeting GFT Support Meeting September 26, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 519 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9 Topic: Don’t give away the farm! When the discussion shifts to a financial reality, sometimes we are overwhelmed. We look at ourselves and our kids, and wonder what happens next. This could be in the dissolving of the nuclear family, when circumstances change, or just adapting to the new reality of managing your finances. Sometimes we let the emotions tell us what to do. Where can you get support? What questions do you have? Tonight we look at discussing managing your wealth, and how not to give the farm away in the process. Lead Facilitator: John StJ Second Facilitator: Graham See more details •	27	28
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