November Poly 101 discussion: expectations in polyamory

November 28th is the date for our last Poly 101 discussion of 2013 at Camas Books on Quadra, 7 pm to 9 pm! If you want to talk about managing poly expectations, this is the discussion for you! We'll also have time to ask and answer basic poly questions, and we'll talk about our December social event (in lieu of a discussion next month).

Bring your open mind, heart and questions, plus a small donation for Camas for use of their space if you can afford it (really, it's okay if you can't) and join a group of pretty nice people for some good discussions on polyamory -- new folks are always very welcome!

October poly 101

Oct. 24 is the next 101 discussion at Camas Books on Quadra Street. 7 to 9 pm, free (donation to Camas for the space is optional). Our topic this month is metamours -- your partner's other partners -- and how to get along with them famously (or at least communicate).

September monthly discussion: Safer Sex Agreements in Poly Relationships

Safer sex is important for everyone to consider, but in poly relationships, deciding how to structure agreements, what to include and who to include can be challenging. This month's discussion will focus on how to create and maintain safer sex agreements in poly relationships. You do not have to be over 19 to attend this discussion, but if you're under 16, I ask that you either bring a parent/guardian with you, or their written permission.

Place: Camas Bookshop, 2620 Quadra St, Victoria, British Columbia

Time: 7 pm -- 9 pm

Cost: Free, but please consider donating to Camas for the use of their space

What happens at a Victoria Poly 101 discussion? A guide for first-timers:

For first-timers, here's the format of the discussion:

Starting promptly at 7, I'll ask everyone to introduce themselves and say a few words about what brought you to the discussion (this is optional, except that we'd like to have some kind of name to address you by and your preferred gender pronoun). 

I'll provide a brief introduction to Poly 101 and Camas, and then we'll look at the posted topic. If you have a question about polyamory that's not related to the topic, we may have time for it at the end of the discussion. I'll provide a question jar for you in case we have a lot of them.

Around 8:30, I'll wrap up the discussion and we can take a look at any outstanding poly questions.

At 9 pm, I'll do announcements about upcoming events, and then it's possible that some of us will go out for further discussion and social time at the local restaurant or the local swimming pool. 

I look forward to meeting you all at Poly 101!