What we’re about
🎉 Celebrating 13 Years of Fun, Friendship & Film! 🎉
Welcome to the Toronto Movies and Social Group (TM&SG)
We’re more than just movies — we’re a vibrant, inclusive, and adventure-loving community! For over 12 years, TM&SG has brought people together to enjoy not only the magic of cinema but also a wide variety of exciting social experiences. From movie nights and scenic walks to trivia nights, dinners, karaoke, cruises, and so much more — there’s always something happening here!
This year, we’re thrilled to share that Mathew, our incredible Founder and Head Organizer, has been named one of Meetup’s Top Organizers — a well-deserved recognition that highlights the passion, creativity, and community spirit that keep this group thriving.
Whether you're single or in a relationship, new to the city or just looking to expand your social circle, you’re welcome here. Our events are designed to foster fun, friendships, and lasting connections in a supportive, laid-back atmosphere. Many of our members return again and again — some after trying other groups — because TM&SG simply feels different... in the best way possible.
🎬 Love Movies? So Do We!
At TM&SG, we celebrate storytelling in all its forms — from the Good, the Bad, to even the delightfully Ugly. We seek out both blockbuster hits and hidden indie gems, curating a variety of films that spark conversation and bring people together. But we don’t stop at the screen — we keep the energy going with countless other social adventures too.
🌈 Everyone Is Welcome
Creating a warm, inclusive, and respectful environment is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly welcome members of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or social class. We believe everyone deserves equal access to events, opportunities, and information — No cliques. No favourites. Just good vibes and great people.
✨ If someone’s behavior goes against this standard, we take it seriously. We want every member to feel safe, respected, and connected.
So why not take a chance, try something new, and see what happens? Whether it’s your first event or your fiftieth, we’re excited to meet you and share in some amazing experiences together.
Come join the adventure — TM&SG is where stories begin, friendships grow, and fun never stops!
Click Here to Read an Article About the Group: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/they-trek-long-and-short-distances-for-fun-exercise-and-socializing-meet-torontos-hardcore-walkers/article_55d090a6-a1ec-11ef-9f7d-6fd335296621.html
Other Info:
What we Do: We see at least one movie a week and different social actives through out the month.
Who is this group for: Anyone that loves movies or wants to meet other people.
Other Events: Walks, dinner, coffee, single events, potlucks, and much much more.
Age range: 19 to 75
A little more Info:
With over 1,000 plus+ meetups events under our belt this is one of the busiest groups in Toronto. We want to build a community of like minded people that want to go out and do things.
This is a group for anyone that LOVES movies, other social events, having fun and meeting new people!
We also have a few other groups too:
Click Here For Our What'sApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO](WhatsApp%20Group!)
Facebook group @ http://www.facebook.com/groups/502945113062739/
Here are some of our reviews:
"A fun group of people. ” — STEPHAN
“ Good to see everyone! meet great day out and meeting new people ” — Anne
“ love it ” — Crystal
“ I really had a nice time ” - Sally Sutton
“ Two thumbs up! ” - Drew
“ Friendly group of interesting and fun people ” — Sanj
Come out sail with us to Norway in 2026 and see the Fjords ! The ship leaves Sunday July 26th to Sunday August 2nd. Starting in Rotterdam. This is a must do, bucket list and once in a life time trip! Enjoy the the wildlife, outdoor adventures, waterfalls, fjords and trolls!
Holland America Line offers exceptional cruises to Norway, showcasing the country's stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and fascinating history. Known for their impeccable service and luxurious ships, Holland America provides an unforgettable way to explore Norway’s majestic fjords, charming coastal towns, and vibrant cities like Stavanger and towns like Modle. Passengers can immerse themselves in the dramatic landscapes of towering cliffs, deep blue waters, and lush greenery, while enjoying excursions like scenic train rides, hikes, and cultural experiences. Whether you're savoring traditional Norwegian cuisine or taking in the breathtaking Northern Lights, a Holland America cruise to Norway promises an extraordinary adventure.
We will also be sailing their newst and their flagship Rotterdam! It is a stunning and elegant cruise ship that combines modern luxury with classic charm. As the flagship of the Holland America fleet, the Rotterdam offers a sophisticated atmosphere and exceptional service, providing guests with an unforgettable cruising experience. With a rich history and a state-of-the-art design, the Rotterdam is perfect for those looking to explore exciting destinations in style and comfort.
THIS IS A ADULT ONLY CREWS AND YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO JOIN US. The prices will just keep going up. Don't wait for it.
FUN FACT!: Mathew has also worked for Holland America Line, knows the ships and even did a few crusies in Norway. He know's the in's and outs and how to get the best out of a crusie.
Sign up now and you can put down a deposit as little as $520 to save your room but this might change.
This will be a 7 day cruise starting and ending from Rotterdam (day 1). 4 port days, 2 scenic relaxing seas day with some scenic cruising insideth fjords ! Which is one of the most beautiful scenic part of this crusie!
Watch the Information Session: Click Here!
How it all works:
We will be working witha Cruise Consultant through Holland America Line (HAL). She will be dealing with the room bookings, and any other costs associated with the cruise.
Mathew will be dealing with all the day to day stuff about the crusie life and about the ports we are visiting. He will be setting up all the shore excursions, dining reservations and activities.
When you sign up, you will be on the waiting list, you will be asked for your email and more information will be email to you on the crusie with dates to remember. You will be given the contact of the Cruise Consultant and how to book your room. Once you have paid your deposit, you will message Mathew back and will be moved over to "going".
Accommodations:
All costs are in Canadian and base on solo traveler with the room to yourself and it come with the HAVE IT ALL package. If you would like to share aound please add about $1000 and divide it by 2. It will be cheaper with two people in the room.
Inside Cabin – No Windows - Starting at $4,423.10
Ocean View – Big Window - Starting at $5450.55
Verandah – Balcony - Staring at $5807.00
What comes with you fare: baisc tea, coffee and juice at breakfast, amazing buffet, dinning room, pools, gym, world class entertainment, first Rate accommodations and top tier customer service (for everyone 2 guest there are 1 staff).
Have It All Package: Gives you $100 credit for Shore Excursion, premium Wi-Fi, alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks which includes water, one specialty restaurant, specialty teas and coffees and soda.
Highlights: See waterfalls, viking farms, hiking and walking tours, glaciers, Pulpit Rock Preikestolen an and much, much more.
Look at Crusie Here: Click Here!
Ltinerary
Day 1 - Rotterday
Day 2 - Sea Day
Day 3 - Haugesund
Day 4 - Molde with Fjords
Day 5 - Olden with Fjords
Day 6 - Sandnes (Stavanger)
Day 7 - Sea Day
Other Costs:
Flight - You must fly in the day before as you don't want to miss the ship. You might want to fly into Amsterdam (it's also cheaper) and spend a few days there.
Hotel - We will work together to find something cheap for the group
Excursions - Please add another $500. Everything is really expensive.
Day to Day stuff on the ship - bingo, specialty restaurants, specialty coffees, spas and much more
Speading Money - Money for when you are in shore.
Health insurance- You will want/need health insurance.
Cruise insurance - This will be for cancellations, missed departures, lost or stolen items and miss ports (it happens).
Please watch this video of what the crusie will be like just note they went to different ports: CLICK HERE!!
You can email Mathew for any qustions at mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
Please note:
Members must be able to independent and self-sufficient. In Toronto Movies & Social Group, we uphold a principle of fostering physical independence & self-sufficiency among members. This means each individual is encouraged to understand their own capabilities & resources, ensuring they can actively contribute to group activities without undue reliance on others. We promote a culture where everyone takes responsibility for their own physical well-being, needs, mental health and cognitive abilities. Thereby fostering a community of empowered individuals who can fully engage in social interactions and collective endeavors with confidence and autonomy. Members should never feel the need to support the needs of other member that might take away from their own experience from the event.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Dinner, Ice Cream and Sunset Boardwalk!Tiarré's Brunch & Bistro, Toronto, ONCAD 5.00
## 🍽️ Dinner, Ice Cream & Sunset Walk at the Beaches
Hosted by Toronto Movies & Social Group
Join us for an unforgettable summer evening by the lake! We’ll start with a delicious dinner at one of our favourite east-end gems — Tiarré’s Brunch & Bistro — followed by ice cream at Ed’s Real Scoop, and wrap things up with a peaceful sunset walk along the boardwalk. It’s the perfect blend of good food, great company, and beautiful scenery.***
### 🕕 Meetup Time: 6:45 PM
📍 Meeting Spot: Outside Tiarré’s Brunch & Bistro (1980 Queen St E)
📸 Look for Mathew wearing a Moose hat!
⏰ Please note: We will only wait 5 minutes before being seated.***
### 🍽️ Dinner at Tiarré’s Brunch & Bistro
This cozy, locally loved spot offers an elevated dinner experience with dishes that blend comforting flavours and Mediterranean flair. It’s not just about brunch — Tiarré’s dinner menu is packed with delicious options and great service.
📖 Menu: [Click Here]
💵 Cost: Approx. $$$ (Pay for your own meal)> Please do not call the restaurant about this event — they will not have details. Contact Mathew directly with questions.
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### 🍦 Next Stop: Ed’s Real Scoop
A Beaches favourite and arguably the best ice cream in Toronto! After dinner, we’ll take a short walk for a sweet treat to cool off and keep the vibes going.
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### 🌅 Sunset Walk Along the Boardwalk
We’ll end the evening with a relaxed stroll along the beach as the sun sets — a beautiful way to enjoy the lakefront and good company.
🚶♂️ End point: Woodbine Bathing Station (Lake Shore Blvd E & Northern Dancer Blvd)
Please note: We will not be walking back to Tiarré’s.***
### 💬 Want to stay in the loop?
📱 Join our WhatsApp Group for updates, chats, and new event alerts!
👉 [CLICK HERE TO JOIN]***
### 💰 Save Your Spot – Seating Fee
To secure your spot, please send a $25 E-transfer to `mathewmaclean@hotmail.com` within 24 hours of signing up.
- When you show up, you’ll receive $20 back — the group keeps $5 to help cover costs.
- No refunds or exchanges. This helps ensure commitment and accurate reservations.
> Your RSVP is only confirmed once payment is received. Otherwise, your spot may be moved to “NO”.
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### 🙌 This Group Is for Everyone!
Whether you’re single or not, new in town or just looking to make friends, this group is all about being social, open, and welcoming. We host a variety of events like movies, walks, hikes, art & culture, and dining experiences — all designed to help people connect and have fun.
### 📩 Questions?
Reach out to Mathew, your organizer, by posting on the event wall or emailing:
📧 `torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com`***
### 🎉 Don’t miss this perfect summer evening of food, fun, and connection.
Come for dinner — stay for the sunset!
- A Day at the Races (Horse Racing)! - Woodbine Racetrack!Islington, Toronto, ONCAD 5.00
A Day at the Races (Horse Racing): Join us for a day at the races. If you have never been to a horse track before, then you are missing out. There is nothing like seeing horses run as fast as they can. It's even better if you bet. Just know that you don't have to bet if you don't want to. It's really a nice day to get out and try something new. We did this over the last few years and every time we have had a great time> This is something you have to do once in your life and it's always a members favourite!
Don't Forget to join our WHATSAPP GROUP - CLICK HERE!
Please read everything!
Meetup Spot: There will be 2 Meetup spots. 1 for those that will be meeting at the TTC and 1 for those that are driving.
- TTC (Meetup time 11:15am) - Meet me on the Bus platform under the 37 Islington Bus sign and I will be wearing my Moose Hat. I will only wait till the bus comes. We are taking the 37 Islington Bus and it leaves at 11:24am. There will be a 10min walk from the TTC spot to Woodbine Racetrack.
- Woodbine Racetrack (Meetup time - 12:15pm) - There is a lot of free parking which is great if you want to drive. I will meet you at Gate 10 outside and I will be wearing my Moose Hat.
What time do the races start: 1:10pm
What time they end at: 4:00pmishPLEASE NOT THAT YOU CAN LEAVE ANY TIME YOU LIKE!
What to bring:
Government issue I.D
CASH!!!!! - If you want to bet you MUST PAY IN CASH!!!
YOU CAN BRING IN YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINKS. LET'S BRING SOMETHING TO SHARE WITH THE GROUP.What we will do: Once we are all together at the Woodbine Racetrack we will find a place where we can all sit together in the stands. There is also a VIP room that costs $10 if we all want to do that. Then we will go place our bets which start at $2 and enjoy the race. You don't have to place an bets as the energy in the place is great. There is also a food court for those that want to drink and eat.
Learn to bet on a horse: Click Here!
Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or E-transfer -You can send the E-transfer to mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
Leaving time - Any time you like.
NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!
REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS.
Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post a message on the wall, or email him at torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com
- Movie: I Know What You Did Last Summer - Food & Drinks after the movie!Cinplex Cinema Yonge-Dundas, Toronto, ON
Plot Summary : Five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident. They try to cover their tracks, and in doing so make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences.
A year later, their past comes back to haunt them, and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer — and is hell-bent on revenge. One by one they are stalked by a killer, and they discover the same scenario has happened before, so they turn to two survivors — Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and Ray Bronson (Freddie Prinze Jr.) — of the Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.Trailer: Click Here!
Don't Forget to join our WHATSAPP GROUP - CLICK HERE!
What time the Meetup group will meet at: 6:45pm....I will only wait 5mins
Time the movie STARTS: 7:00pm
Movie Running Time: 2hrs
Meetup Spot: I'll be on the fourth floor close to the oscillator wearing my moose hat
Where I will be sitting: I will be in "ROW G" SEAT 13"
Cost of movie: $11.50 for CineClub (by Cineplex) members or $16.00 for regural price tickets......You are responsible for buying your own ticket. You also will not be able to sign up if you have not bought your ticket as it is reserve seating.
Click here to go to the website to buy your ticket: https://www.cineplex.com/
After the Movie: WE MUST GO OUT AFTER TO TALK ABOUT THIS MOVIE!
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket must be bought before signing up. You will be asked where you will be sitting. Seating is very limited.
Don't forget to join Cineplex's new MOIVE CLUB for those that love movies and discounts - https://www.cineplex.com/cineclubNOTE: All movies are subject to change, I will always try for the best time, and to see a movie in 2D (some movies are a must in 3D) for the best price. ***Also, please keep an eye out for any changes in venue or movie times.
I look forward to seeing you there!!
REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SIGN UP ON THE DAY OF OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
Toronto Movies and Social Group Movie Etiquette Policy
Please do not use your cellphone, talk, or otherwise disrupt the enjoyment of others around you, once the movie starts. Any complaints will be dealt with first as a warning, then subsequent removal from the group on repeated complaints.
Scene card: A Scene card helps you to collect movie points at Cineplex movie theatres. After 1000 points or 10 movies your 11th movie is free. If you love to see movies then this is a must have card. Go to - https://www.scene.ca to get your card today
THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE
FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF
OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS.Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post a message on the wall, or email him torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com
- High Park Station to Old Mills Station Walk (Stop at Tom's Dairy Freeze)! 12KM!Bloor Street West & High Park Avenue, Toronto, ONCAD 5.00
High Park Station to Old Mills Station Walk: Join me for this amazing walk where we get a little bit of everything. We are going to go through a park, a long the water front, throught parts of City and walk up the Humber River....did I mention we will be have some ice cream!!!!!
This is a 12Km walk and it's not hard just a little long and you do have to be able to walk up some stairs at the end.
Meetup Details
Meetup Location: I will be waiting at the High Park Sign on the west side at Bloor and High Park Ave and I will be wearing my Moose Hat.
End point: Old Mills Subway Station subway station.
Meetup Time: 11:00am...I will only wait 5mins
Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or E-transfer -You can send the E-transfer to mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
What to expect on the walk:
We will first start out at the Subway station and wait for everyone. We will have a brief stop at the bathrooms in High Park and then keep walking through the park. We will then walk a long Sunnyside Boardwalk heading over to Humber Bay Shores Park. We will take a 30min break. We then walk to Tom’s Dairy Freeze which serves one of the best soft serve ices in the City. Then we will make our way over to Old Mill's Subway.
High Park
High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.
Tom's Dairy Freeze
Long-running (since 1969) window-serve stop for ice cream & frozen yogurt, burgers & hand-cut fries. Click Here to Read More!What to bring:
Water
Good shoes to walk in
A snackLeaving time - Any time you like.
NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!
REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.
THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS.
PLEASE NOTE: MEMEBERS THAT SIGN UP FOR EVENTS OVER AND OVER, AND CHANGE THEM A FEW DAYS BEFORE WILL ALSO BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP.
Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post a message on the wall, or email him at torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com
