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Life Drawing with HIM
Hone your sketching skills and try your hand at drawing the human body! Life Drawing with HIM is a drop-in, informal social group for men with a focus on drawing and sketching. The group has an open studio format and, depending on the weather, may even move outdoors. All skill levels are welcome. This group is facilitated, but no formal instruction is offered. Please bring your sketchbook and favourite drawing materials (but no ink or paint please). To register, please email…
Re-wired: Surrey
Anxiety got you worried and up all night? Stuck in patterns of worrying about the future? HIM is here for you. Anxiety is different for everyone and can be painful and disruptive. Re-wired is a support group offering strategies and new perspectives on how to manage anxiety and anxiety symptoms. This CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) informed group will be facilitated by experienced mental health professionals. This 8-week Support group for anxiety is open to self-identified men (trans, cis, and other…
Dance with HIM: Jazz Funk
Emerging in the 1980s, this dance form was brought about by the popularity and commercial influence of Hip Hop dance. Jazz Funk, sometimes known as Street Jazz, borrows movement from other dance styles – ballet, modern, hip hop, to lyrical – and wraps them into a funky style that is both cool and expressive! Come dance with HIM and connect with other fun-spirited dancers. Bring your best dancing shoes and flexible clothing. No previous skills or partner required. For more…
Flex Fit with HIM
Drop-in exercise class every Wednesday for gay and bi men. All levels welcome. This class combines muscle strengthening and stretching exercises such as push-ups, squats, yoga, basic pilates, core exercises, and resistance band training. We recommend to wear sneakers and athletic wear. Don’t forget a towel and a bottle of water. For more information or to register, please phone 604.488.1001 or email register@checkhimout.ca
Meth & Sex
Want to talk about Meth and Sex? Feeling pressure to party n’play? HIM is here for you! This group is designed to be a supportive space for gay, bi, queer, and other guys into guys who are stopping, or reducing use of Crystal Meth. Get resources, join in facilitated group discussions, learn about harm reduction options, and explore CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) strategies. This group is open to self-identified men (trans men, cis men, and other men), non-binary, and gender-queer…
Yoga with HIM in Surrey
Join HIM for yoga in Surrey – a fun, upbeat way to to stay healthy and meet like-minded guys while building better yoga practices. allAll male-identified folks, all experience levels and body types welcome. Bring a mat, towel, water, and positive energy! Free or by donation. For more information, please phone 604.488.1001 or email register@checkhimout.ca.
Argentine Tango
Close embrace tango for gay men A fun and social group dedicated to learning the essentials of Argentine Tango Milongeuro. Get the chance to get close and connected to your fellow dancers through this passionate and expressive style of dance and music. Bring your best dancing shoes (no rubber) and flexible clothing. No previous skills required. No partner required. For more information or to register, please phone 604.488.1001 or email register@checkhimout.ca.
Get Kinky with HIM and VML
A series of talks held by Health Initiative for Men (HIM) and Vancouver Men in Leather (VML) to further the understanding and exploration of Fetish and Kink for Gay and Bisexual Men who have sex with Men. October 17 - Consent: Navigating Communication, Desire and Pleasure! October 24 - Play Parties: How To Go and How To Throw! November 7 - Pervertables: Do It Yourself! November 14 - Puppy Play: Throw Me A Bone! November 21 - Bondage: All Tied Up! November 28 - Fisting: Gimme…
Get Fit with HIM in Surrey
Want to boost your workout or get help kick-starting a new workout regime? This workout series for guys will help you develop balance, speed, stamina, and endurance using a combination of exercise styles that include Plyometrics, core exercises, aerobics, stretching, and resistance training. For all fitness levels, ages and body types. For more information or to register, please phone 604.488.1001 or email register@checkhimout.ca.