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Event Descriptions:
Open Events
Workshops
Members Only Events
Special EventsEvent list - a daily planner look at all the upcoming events
Calendar - a calendar based web page that shows upcoming events
Past Events listing - all the events that were and could be again if the interests is there
The Community Centre schedule may change without much notice. Please check it regularly for changes and additions. ID may be required to ensure all attendees are of legal age. Adults are welcome to attend all Community Centre events, unless otherwise specified in the description of that event. Feel free to attend any and all that interest you, but leave those that don't to others. Please be open-minded to all topics offered at the Centre. If there are topics you'd like to see added to the calendar, feel free to write to us!
Cold drinks are available for a nominal fee at the Centre for your convenience. Please consider purchasing from the canteen to help defray the costs of hosting events at Breathless.
BDSM General Discussion Group
BDSM Movie Screening
Bi Discussion Group
Card & Games Night
Membership Orientation
Polyamory Discussion Group
Polyamory Potluck Dinner
General Meeting
BDSM Medical Play Workshop
Breathless General Meeting
Cuddle Fest
Kinky Kabaret
BDSM General Discussion Group
Open Event, any adult may attend (ID required);
Free (donations welcome)
3rd Thursday of the month 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Note new Time!!!!
January 15th
This discussion group is geared to anyone with an interest in BDSM and is open to all adults. There will be one facilitator that will keep the discussion on topic, but everyone's input, experience and stories are welcome to help flesh out this event.
Cold canned drinks and snacks are available at the canteen and donations are most welcome to help defray the cost of hosting the discussion groups. Please be generous..
BDSM Movie Screening
Open to any adult. (ID required)
Donations requested but not required
1st Thursday of the month 7:00-10:00 p.m.
January 1st - cancelledFebrurary 5th
The BDSM movie screening night will fall on the 1st Thursday of each month, and is open to the public. Lots of comfy couches to snuggle into to watch a movie on the big screen (we have an overhead projector now!) We will show some popular BDSM movies and perhaps a few somewhat obscure BDSM films for your viewing pleasure. If you have a request for a specific title, please let us know!
Bi Discussion Group
Open event, any adult may attend (ID required)
Free
4th Thursday of the month 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Note New Time!!!
For details check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ottawa-Bi-Town/
December 25th: cancelledJanuary 22nd: More than Bi? A look at the overlaps and crossovers with other alternative identities and lifestyles.
February 26th: Bi-Connections: How important is it for you to be involved in LGBT/queer communities?
March 26th: Let's Make a Date! Exploring the ways to facilitate meeting people and dating in the bi world.
April 23rd: Lifestyle Changes: How does life differ when switching between the "straight world" and "the gay world", and back again?
May 28th: Shades of Purple: An exploration of the various 'types' of bisexuality (degrees, preferences, outings, relationships, etc.)
June 25th:- BI 101: A 'back to basics' introductory look at what, who, how... an open opportunity for any questions and story sharing.
This monthly event is hosted by the Ottawa-Bi-Town yahoo group, and is intended for any bisexuals: male, female or transgendered. Attendees should be bisexual, bi-curious or bi-friendly/supportive and willing to learn from the group.
Card & Games Night
This special event is for couples and singles, male and female, any orientation (ID required)
$5/person, open to any adults (non-members welcome!)
1st Friday of the month Starts at 8:00 p.m.
December 5thJan - cancelled
Want to play Texas Holdem? Poker? Romoli? How about euchre, cribbage, or crazy eights? How about Cranium? Trivial Persuit? Pictionary? Any game goes! The club will supply cards, cribbage boards, poker chips and a select few board games. If you want to play something specific, bring it along with you. For betting games, poker chips will be available. No betting allowed.This is also a great time to socialize. Plenty of comfy couches around the room available to relax, get to know new people and enjoy the atmosphere. Also an ideal place for your first 'face to face meeting' with someone you've met online. Safety in numbers, but discrete enough for most people.
As this is a public social event, there will be no alcohol on site, but cold drinks can be purchased from the canteen. Potluck munchies if you wish. No genital nudity allowed.
Membership Orientation
Open event, any adult may attend (ID required)
$30/personNext Orientation -December 20th 7:30 p.m.
This orientation is required to become a member of Breathless. The orientation starts promptly at the time stated, but attendees are required to arrive 15-30 min early for registration purposes. This also gives people some time to chat and meet other future members. Although the orientation takes approx. 90 min, additional time is often required for questions and answers. If you choose to become a member of Breathless you will be required to read and sign a waiver, as well as fill out a membership form. The $30 Membership fee will be collected at the end of the evening. Once you have become a Member you can attend any Members Only event that applies to you.
If you are unknown to the owner, you should be known to another Member who will vouch for you (they should write to the owner and receive a response before you attend the Orientation). This is to ensure that all Members have a genuine interest in alternative lifestyles and is not there to cause trouble. If you have not been vouched in or do not know the owner, you should attend some other open Community Centre events and become known before attending an Orientation.
Polyamory Discussion Group
Open event, any adult may attend (ID required)
Free - Donations accepted!
2nd Thursday of the month 7:00pm - 9:00pm - Note New Time!!!
For details check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Ottawa-Polyamory/
December 11th: Coming out - how, why, when and to whom. The good, the bad and the ugly.
January 8thThis monthly event is open to all adults who are in or wish to be in a poly relationship, are interested in learning about polyamory or are supportive of others in this lifestyle. For male, female or transgendered folk of any sexual orientation. Polyamory is loosely defined as this: Poly = many and amory = love. So "many loves". It's when members of a committed relationship have secondary partners in a loving and open relationship.
All adults welcome! Hosted by the Polyamory Ottawa yahoo group.
Open event. Any adult welcome. (ID required)
Free (Donations welcome)
2nd Sunday of the month 6:00pm - 8:00pm
November 9th - Hosted off-site
December 14th
January 11th
Potluck is the 2nd Sunday of every month and is open to non members. (ID required)
Polyamory Ottawa yahoo group is hosting this event, and any adult over 18 is welcome to attend. It's designed as a simple social event where anyone in a poly relationship or those interested in this lifestyle may attend. Please check the calendar for any last-minute changes for this regularly-scheduled event.
Bring your favorite potluck dish(s) and join the group. (Please note, there is a microwave oven only) Bring your own serving dishes/spoons for your dish(s). Cold drinks are on sale at the canteen. (sale of canteen items helps defray the cost of hosting this event).
Breathless General Meeting
Open event, any adult may attend (ID required)
Fri Nov 14, 8pm - 10pm
Do you want to know how your club is doing? Are we covering our financial obligations? Do we have enough volunteers? What can you do to help make Breathless a success? Come out and get all the answers! This year, we'll look at the next year and how we can make it more successful! The first thing we need to do is find new volunteers! And to fill the calendar!
Breathless is YOUR club, for YOUR community! (whether your community/family is BDSM, kink/fetish, swing, poly, GLBT, nudist, etc... this is YOUR space!!! Dont you want to see it succeed??) Lets work together to improve Breathless! We sincerely hope you'll come out to see what the big news is!
Cuddle Fest
This special event is for couples and singles, male and female, any orientation but for adults only (over 18).
$10 - Open to the publicTBA
Ever felt the constraints of society which frowns on adults having physical interaction with others thru touch and cuddling? Cuddle Fest is an open, non-judgemental way to get that one-on-one touch you haven't been getting. It is a structured event that helps you to set up boundaries, communication, intimacy and affection with other attendees. It's a drug and alcohol-free way to meet fascinating people in a relaxing, non-sexual environment. A place where you can experiment with what makes you feel safe and feel good.This playful, fun event is a place for people to rediscover non-sexual touch and affection, a space to reframe assumptions about men and women, and a great networking event to meet new friends, roommates, business partners and significant others.
Participants must RSVP in advance so we know how many to expect and have sufficient room for cuddlers, and participants must arrive on time! (by 9pm). The first 15 minutes gives you time to change into pajamas and get to the Welcome Circle. The first 40 minutes or so will be spent on introductions, some background on what a Cuddle Fest is, and to go over the rules. Miss Jenn will be the Cuddle Facilitator at this event, and she is there to ensure that all rules are being followed. Bring all questions or concerns to her at the event. The remainder of the evening will be spent breaking off into groups of two or more and cuddling, chatting, exchanging ideas, touching and caressing, all in a non-threatening way.
You do not have to cuddle with anyone you do not wish to, and you must receive a verbal yes before doing so. Rules will be posted and be read aloud so everyone understands them. If you are looking to hook up for a sexual encounter, this is NOT the place!
Dress Code: Pyjamas or comfortable lounge wear. Leave the sexy, lacy stuff at home… think draw strings and cotton, not lace and satin. No shorts please! Clothes must stay on during Cuddle Fest, so dress comfortably. Feel free to bring a pillow or stuffed animal if you like It would be best that you bring a non-spilling drink container to pour anything you may purchase to drink into.
Please by hygienically savvy! Bad breath and body odor will not make you any friends.
Dirty Dancing Workshop
Saturday, December 13th, 7:30-9:00pm
$10 for members/$15 for non-members
Erotic Artist Priestess Anness teaches the mechanics and fun of Dirty Dancing. Learn how to share body weight so you can really lean in really close without falling over. Feel stable and light on your feet at the same time. Lean back and feel support and get as close to fucking standing up as you can without getting arrested.
The workshop is designed for couples, but if you're feeling really ambitious and want to bring your whole poly-amorous network, we can do some group manuevers too!
Live DJ, lots of fun, plus! a BDSM party hosted by Breathless starts
at 9:00 (priced seperately)
RSVP please: anness@priestessanness.com (though showing up the night of will still technically work)
BDSM Play Party (1)
BDSM Play Party (2)
Play As You Like Night
Sleepover
BDSM Play Party (1)
$20/member ($30 for guest of member)
2nd Saturday of the month 9:00 pm - 2:00am
December 13th - Dec 13th, a Kinky BDSM XXXMas play party, complete with a Chris Kringle gift exchange...
simply bring a unisex gift with a value of $15-20, and everyone who brings a gift will receive one in return!
January 10th
This monthly event falls on the 2nd Sat. of every month and is a pansexual event, open to all genders and orientation, singles and couples. Dress code in effect.This event is for the practice of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadomasochism). The Club will offer a social area and a play area where you can use the equipment provided. Remember, you are responsible for your own safety! There are no DM's at these events. Please supply your own drop cloth and sharps container if needed. No street clothes please! Fetwear is best, or at least basic black.
Regular Play rules will apply: Please read the posted rules upon entry. Sex and Insertibles will be allowed at this event. It is not intended as a 'sex-on-premise' event, such as a swinger party, but to allow the inclusion of sexual acts within a D/s or S/m scene.
A small buffet will be served at around 11pm, and is included in the cost of admission. Non-alcoholic drinks are on sale for a nominal fee, and regular members may BYOB. If you intend to play, play early and drink afterwards. Alcohol and BDSM play do NOT mix!
BDSM Play Party (2)
$20/member ($30 for guest of member)
4th Friday of the month 9:00 pm - 2:00am
Dec - cancelled (Christmas Eve)
Jan 23rd (Please check back for updates on this event)
This monthly event falls on the 4th Fri. of every month and is a pansexual event, open to all genders and orientation, singles and couples. Dress code in effect.This event is for the practice of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadomasochism). The Club will offer a social area and a play area where you can use the equipment provided. Remember, you are responsible for your own safety! There are no DM's at these events. Please supply your own drop cloth and sharps container if needed. No street clothes please! Fetwear is best, or at least basic black.
Regular Play rules will apply: Please read the posted rules upon entry. Sex and Insertibles will NOT be allowed at this event.
A small buffet will be served at around 11pm, and is included in the cost of admission. Non-alcoholic drinks are on sale for a nominal fee, and regular members may BYOB. If you intend to play, play early and drink afterwards. Alcohol and BDSM play do NOT mix!
Play As You Like Night
$20/member ($30 for guest of member)
3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 pm - 2:00amDecember 20th
January 24th - Part of Mini Kinki-Kabaret (see below)This is for men and women to explore their wild side! Explore your interest in alternative lifestyles along side others who are exploring theirs. Swinging, BDSM, Bisexuality, Massage, Intimacy, etc all under one roof! Come and enjoy the intimate atmosphere at Breathless! BYOB (must be checked at the canteen). Dress to impress!
Here's our chance to mix with other kinky and open-minded folk and flirt and play openly with or near others. This event is sex friendly, and latex condoms and lube will be provided as well as massage oil.
New Year's Party
Mini Kinki-Kabaret
Fireplay Workshop
New Year's Party - Wednesday December 31st.
Theme: Leather and Lace Time: 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Cost: $30.00/person
Complimentary glass of champagne at midnight as well as party favours. Special hors d’overes, which will include some warm items. BYOB. Door prizes. Play as you like night. Come enjoy the festivities and roll in the New Year with your kinky friends in bdsm style.
Mini Kinki-Kabaret
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009.
Time: 9.30pm to 10.30pm.
4 to 5 performance skits by a variety of guests.
MC - Diane C.GROUND RULES:
CONSENT as always, Safe Words apply, and all Standard Breathless Club
Rules.
Standard Breathless Cover Charges (Members, Guests).
Play As You Like Party after, playstations available throughout event.
BE THERE for this first Combo 2 in 1 Entertainment and Play event of 2009!
as well as massage oil.
January 31, 2009
7PM until 12PM
Exploritorium
$15 at the door, $10 for members
So what does it feel like to be flogged? Does a cane really sting? What does a violet wand do? How will a karada make me feel? What is fire play?The answers to these and other questions will be answered at the Breathless Exploritorium. This event is open to all and provides a safe venue for people to try new things. Whether you want to know what a flogger feels like or learn a bit about how to use one. These 10-15 demo sessions are the perfect way to explore.
March 14th, 2009
7PM -8:30PM
Fireplay Workshop 101
$15 at the door, $10 for members
Members staying afterwards for the members only function will be charged an additional $15
Some of you will no doubt remember the devil playing with fire at the Fetish Ball. Back by popular demand, Lord Omy and his slave sultryspirit will introduce various aspects of fireplay. What's needed, safety precautions, fire play, fire gloves, and fire cupping will be covered, as well as massage oil.