Spectrum, Waterloo Region's Rainbow Community Space
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Spectrum serves, affirms, and supports the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Waterloo Region through peer support, sports and arts events, and more.
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Some days you have to go where you’re welcomed.
At Spectrum Queer Run Club, you don’t just take one step, you run all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent inclusion – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
At Spectrum Queer Run Club, you don’t just take one step, you run all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent inclusion – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Some days you have to go where you’re welcomed.
At Spectrum Queer Run Club, you don’t just take one step, you run all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent inclusion – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
At Spectrum Queer Run Club, you don’t just take one step, you run all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent inclusion – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
Join Spectrum Waterloo Region, SHORE Centre, and Willow River Centre host a community conversation on how we can keep each other safe. The community conversation will be held featuring panelists Amy Smoke, Teneile Warren, and Kamil Ahmed. Sign up for a free ticket: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join Spectrum Waterloo Region, SHORE Centre, and Willow River Centre host a community conversation on how we can keep each other safe. The community conversation will be held featuring panelists Amy Smoke, Teneile Warren, and Kamil Ahmed. Sign up for a free ticket: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite
Coming up next Tuesday is Affirming Program, a group for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth. Join us on December 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Spectrum!
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Coming up next Tuesday is Affirming Program, a group for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth. Join us on December 2 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Spectrum!
A student at WLU has created a new group for South Asian Queer folks called the Q Pursuit! This group will have it's first meeting January 7 at 5:00 PM, then continue on the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up on the Google Form, go to: bit.ly/SouthAsianLGBTForm
November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A student at WLU has created a new group for South Asian Queer folks called the Q Pursuit! This group will have it's first meeting January 7 at 5:00 PM, then continue on the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up on the Google Form, go to: bit.ly/SouthAsianLGBTForm
Next week, Rainbow Film Club is honouring World Aids Day with a special presentation of Zero Patience, followed by a discussion about HIV/AIDS. Learn more at: ourspectrum.com/events
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Next week, Rainbow Film Club is honouring World Aids Day with a special presentation of Zero Patience, followed by a discussion about HIV/AIDS. Learn more at: ourspectrum.com/events
What's On this Week at Spectrum, November 24 - 30
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What's On this Week at Spectrum, November 24 - 30
From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan
📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan
📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🔗 From Vision to Action: Launching RCWR’s Strategic Plan Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Some days you see yourself in the mirror.
At Spectrum, you don’t just take in one queer story once, you do it all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent representation – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
At Spectrum, you don’t just take in one queer story once, you do it all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent representation – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Some days you see yourself in the mirror.
At Spectrum, you don’t just take in one queer story once, you do it all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent representation – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
At Spectrum, you don’t just take in one queer story once, you do it all year.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent representation – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
If you're between 25 and 40 and looking for a place to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks your age, this group is for you! In this more relaxed space, you can get to know others and make new friends. Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
If you're between 25 and 40 and looking for a place to connect with other 2SLGBTQIA+ folks your age, this group is for you! In this more relaxed space, you can get to know others and make new friends. Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
Some days you just have to vibe.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent self expression – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent self expression – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
November 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Some days you just have to vibe.
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent self expression – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent self expression – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
Aro & Ace Space is a place for aromantic and/or asexual folks to come together in community! Join us next Wednesday, November 26 to connect with others of a similar identity to you. We hope to see you there! Want full details? ourspectrum.com/events
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Aro & Ace Space is a place for aromantic and/or asexual folks to come together in community! Join us next Wednesday, November 26 to connect with others of a similar identity to you. We hope to see you there! Want full details? ourspectrum.com/events
Join Spectrum Waterloo Region, SHORE Centre, and Willow River Centre host a community conversation on how we can keep each other safe. The community conversation will be held featuring panelists Amy Smoke, Teneile Warren, and Kamil Ahmed. Sign up for a free ticket: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Join Spectrum Waterloo Region, SHORE Centre, and Willow River Centre host a community conversation on how we can keep each other safe. The community conversation will be held featuring panelists Amy Smoke, Teneile Warren, and Kamil Ahmed. Sign up for a free ticket: bit.ly/SpectrumEventbrite
Next Tuesday, November 25, we have our Beyond the Binary group! This group is for anyone with a gender outside of the binary. We'll see you there! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Next Tuesday, November 25, we have our Beyond the Binary group! This group is for anyone with a gender outside of the binary. We'll see you there! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
At Spectrum Sports, you don’t just hit a ball once, you hit all year.
On Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent connection – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
On Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent connection – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
November 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
At Spectrum Sports, you don’t just hit a ball once, you hit all year.
On Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent connection – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
On Giving Tuesday, give the gift of consistent connection – set up your monthly donation and give like you live: ourspectrum.com/donate
Instead of Creative Writing next week, join us at Willow River Pavilion as we blend dance, drag, and fine arts into one fantastic celebration of Queerness & Community. The evening will include performances and an art market all from emerging artists. More info: ourspectrum.com/events
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Instead of Creative Writing next week, join us at Willow River Pavilion as we blend dance, drag, and fine arts into one fantastic celebration of Queerness & Community. The evening will include performances and an art market all from emerging artists. More info: ourspectrum.com/events
What's on this week at Spectrum, November 17 - 23. Rainbow Family Breakfast Club is also on Sunday, November 23 starting at 10 AM -- but this week was so full we couldn't fit it! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What's on this week at Spectrum, November 17 - 23. Rainbow Family Breakfast Club is also on Sunday, November 23 starting at 10 AM -- but this week was so full we couldn't fit it! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
A queer vespers service centered around Transgender Day of Remembrance. Reverend Michiko Brown-Kai (they/them) presiding. To submit names or for info, please email [email protected] - Sunday November 16th at 7pm, at Keffer Memorial Chapel at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo.
November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A queer vespers service centered around Transgender Day of Remembrance. Reverend Michiko Brown-Kai (they/them) presiding. To submit names or for info, please email [email protected] - Sunday November 16th at 7pm, at Keffer Memorial Chapel at Martin Luther University College in Waterloo.
The Polyamorous Community Discussion Group is back Next Sunday, November 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM! If you're a part of the polyamorous community and looking for a fun space to find community, come join us! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Polyamorous Community Discussion Group is back Next Sunday, November 23 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM! If you're a part of the polyamorous community and looking for a fun space to find community, come join us! Want more info? ourspectrum.com/events
*REPOST* Eli Wood has been missing since October 19 after a house fire, and investigators are suspecting foul play. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS' Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191, or anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
November 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
*REPOST* Eli Wood has been missing since October 19 after a house fire, and investigators are suspecting foul play. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS' Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191, or anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Our monthly BRIQ House program is back next Saturday, November 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM! This group is for 2SLGBTQIA+ who are also Black, Indigenous, or Racialized. We hope to see you there! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
November 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our monthly BRIQ House program is back next Saturday, November 22 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM! This group is for 2SLGBTQIA+ who are also Black, Indigenous, or Racialized. We hope to see you there! For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
We’re eager to bring our Rainbow Family Breakfast Club and after-school programming to more people, especially underserved rural communities, through this granting opportunity at The Commonwell. Show your support for the project by leaving a quick comment here: https://bit.ly/SpectrumxCommonwell
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We’re eager to bring our Rainbow Family Breakfast Club and after-school programming to more people, especially underserved rural communities, through this granting opportunity at The Commonwell. Show your support for the project by leaving a quick comment here: https://bit.ly/SpectrumxCommonwell
Eli Woods has been missing since October 19 after a house fire, and investigators are suspecting foul play. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS' Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191, or anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Eli Woods has been missing since October 19 after a house fire, and investigators are suspecting foul play. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS' Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191, or anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477
Our 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers Peer Support Group is finally beginning. If you're looking for support as you settle into Canada, join us. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our 2SLGBTQ+ Newcomers Peer Support Group is finally beginning. If you're looking for support as you settle into Canada, join us. For full info, go to: ourspectrum.com/events
📢 📢 New Program Alert!! 🚲 🦽
We'd like to present the Queer Mechanic's Club in partnership with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue! This group is for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to learn about bike & mobility device repair and meet others passionate about bikes! Learn more here: ourspectrum.com/events
We'd like to present the Queer Mechanic's Club in partnership with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue! This group is for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to learn about bike & mobility device repair and meet others passionate about bikes! Learn more here: ourspectrum.com/events
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢 📢 New Program Alert!! 🚲 🦽
We'd like to present the Queer Mechanic's Club in partnership with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue! This group is for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to learn about bike & mobility device repair and meet others passionate about bikes! Learn more here: ourspectrum.com/events
We'd like to present the Queer Mechanic's Club in partnership with Red Raccoon Bike Rescue! This group is for folks in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to learn about bike & mobility device repair and meet others passionate about bikes! Learn more here: ourspectrum.com/events
Next week's Singing Social is a special Instrumental Edition! This session welcomes you to bring along some instruments to play along with the singing. We hope to see you there.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Next week's Singing Social is a special Instrumental Edition! This session welcomes you to bring along some instruments to play along with the singing. We hope to see you there.