Bridge Clubs Toronto

☕️ Coffee, ice cream & book chat

Come join us for a fun and relaxed kickoff meetup for Toronto ladies who love books, hobbies, good conversation & a little treat! 📚☕🍦💗 We’ll grab coffee and ice cream, get to know each other, chat about what we’ve been reading, share our favourite hobbies, and talk about our summer plans 🌸✨ No pressure, no assigned reading — just a cute afternoon/evening to meet some new people and make new friends! 🫶🏻

Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters Weekly Meeting - IN-PERSON

At Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters, we're more than just a club - we're a community. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Guests are welcome. There is no fee to visit. We meet at: Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Second Floor, RM# 200. Directions to the room can be viewed at the following link: [https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome](https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome) Members of Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills with a friendly, helpful, and encouraging group of people. As a year-round club, attendance varies depending on the season. A typical meeting involves 25-30 active members and 2-5 guests. Guests are able to: • Meet a great group of people • Participate in Table Topics • Share feedback at the end Members receive: • Learning materials • Monthly Toastmasters magazine • Access to Pathways • Online resources through Toastmasters International • An Easy-speak.org account to track speech progress We look forward to seeing you!

Silent Bookclub Meeting #89 (Bookstore Crawl and High Park)

The next event will be a two parter, bringing back a fan favourite! We're back with our fourth Bookstore Crawl and we'll be soaking up the sun in the West End! We'll be meeting at Sorauren Avenue Park first before going to Another Story Bookshop, and then having our typical Silent Book Club event at High Park. Hope to see you there, and bring sunscreen! Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately To help cover the costs of meetup fees, we will be taking optional donations for this event. If you're inclined to, feel free to send any amount you're comfortable with to harresh.s@hotmail.com, or bring cash to the event. Please note that this is entirely optional and not required to join the event! All proceeds will go towards fees for this event and future events, as well as meetup fees

PUB CHESS LIBERTY | TUESDAY TOURNAMENT & CASUAL CHESS

Join us Tuesday at Left Field Brewery for five rounds of quick chess, followed by casual games. New players are welcome, and experienced tournament players will find plenty of competition. The tournament is casual and unrated, with results counting toward the Pub Chess Liberty Leaderboard: [https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard](https://www.torontochessclub.com/leaderboard) DETAILS Boards open: 8:00 PM Round 1: 8:30 PM Format: Five rounds of 5+3 Tournament ends: Around 10:15 PM Casual games: Until 11:00 PM Entry: $10 by cash or card Advance registration: Not required Left Field Brewery 40 Hanna Avenue, Suite G1 Toronto, Ontario Schedule updates: [https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club](https://www.instagram.com/toronto_chess_club)

Tough Guy Book Club - Toronto ON

Join us for the Toronto Chapter of Tough Guy Book Club. You can find out this month's book here [https://toughguybookclub.com/books](https://toughguybookclub.com/books?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5aL8E3xpn05czDIaY5kEiHH3oABs4hICFLOrNXUsW-0gY5HePBTW1ni0SYzw_aem_qNxAzG9ij-sVr5-Rf8Uw3Q) If you have the chance, try to pick up the book and read a couple of pages before the night. If you haven’t, come anyway, no one gives a damn. We are not your boss. If you got one, make sure to bring your copy of the books down, it’ll help you talk about bits of it, we suggest underlining stuff that sticks out to you as important. Also like all months, we will be announcing next month’s book at the meeting and handing them out to those of you who were wise enough to pre-order last month. See you there. Want to know more about Tough Guy Book Club? Read this - [http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us](http://toughguybookclub.com/about-us?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcTVleWRsd0ZYSWdqZXV4QXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5QrDxxQmsaiuIfgbomTP4b6948UogKCm9U4Dudq5-VU_8aUx5RnTiUjO_R1Q_aem_n5AIic3b6NMTZ5TUJGTLkw)

Good Old Fashioned British Pub Night 🍻 *No Meet Up Fee*

Hey British Culture Lovers, Lets meet up for a good old fashioned British Pub Night. This bar is is known for being a traditional British pub. They have a good selection of food and drinks plus the service is wonderful. This is a great way to wind down after a hard week at work and catch up on the British culture and have some good old-fashioned gossip. As a British Expat, I'm excited to meet up with like-minded people who want to share their time with us and have a real interest in British culture. So please come out for a bite to eat and/or a drink. This pub offers a very relaxed environment that suits everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting up with you. Late/Lost then Call/Text:416 831 0870 or send me a message anytime through the site page.

CONTINUITY OF POWER BOOK CLUB

### CONTINUITY OF POWER BOOK CLUB ### Meetup Group Description & Event Posting Guide Behold! I bring you Western civilization's triumphs, trials, and tribulations poured forth onto the pages of timeless literature. This is a historical literary discussion group designed to elicit passionate discourse, debate, and devotion to the books we must cherish and celebrate. Author Gabriel Verveniotis invites you all to **The Continuity of Power,** a book club dedicated to charting the evolution of Western history, statecraft, dynastic conflict, and political power through classical high historical literature. From the court intrigues of ancient Egypt and the collapse of imperial Rome to the bloody civil wars of Anglo-Norman England, the Machiavellian corridors of Tudor statecraft, and the catastrophic fires of the French Revolution, we examine how empires, monarchies, and modern states are forged, preserved, and destroyed. If you are seeking serious, rigorous intellectual discourse on grand strategy, political realism, and historical literature, this group is destined for you. ### ABOUT YOUR HOST Gabriel Verveniotis is a published author, editor, historical researcher, and freelance journalist whose work appears across independent news outlets. He serves as editor for The Muckraker Tribune on Substack and has contributed extensively as a journalist for Druthers News. His literary works include his 2017 dystopian novel The Sanguinaires: Or What I Hate Most About Everything a work blending Greek tragedy, science fiction, and intense existentialism regarding state control and free will and his recent 570-page work, *The Origins of the Canadian Hick: A Sociological Study of Yargerism*, an unsparing, darkly satirical study of contemporary subcultures, social decline, and cultural mechanics written in the tradition of classical scholarly satire. **DISCLAIMER** This is a NON-WOKE, leftist or liberal book club. We are not here to discuss gender, sex, indigenous rights, minorities, colonialism, environmentalism, or any of those odious and ruinous contaminants of great literature. We dogmatically oppose such politically malicious and intellectually dishonest approaches to Western literature and history. This course is a celebration of the great "Dead White men". This book club is an homage to the brilliant European writers who have laid the foundation for drama, tragedy, comedy, romance, and poetry. **FIRST MEETUP EVENT TEMPLATE Event Title: The Continuity of Power: Classical Antiquity & The Twilight of Rome (Module I - Text 1)** **Event Details**: Join us for our inaugural session of The Continuity of Power as we begin our chronological exploration of Western statecraft through historical literature. In our first meeting, we dive into Mika Waltari's masterwork, The Egyptian, exploring imperial decay, religious coups, and realpolitik in 18th-Dynasty Egypt. Please come prepared having read the assigned text and ready to engage with our focus on power, statecraft, and political survival. **• Where:** Destination to be decided (we encourage group suggestions) **• When:** September 1, 2026 **• What to bring:** Copy of The Egyptian by Mika Waltari, notes, and an appetite for rigorous literary analysis. ### **LINKS, COURSE MATERIAL AND ATTACHMENTS** Linked to this Meetup invite will be a link to a Substack article containing detailed information regarding course material, the syllabus, and the module layout, which will outline the format and topics of discussion surrounding the works we read. Also, feel free to subscribe to my Substack for additional information and club-related messages moving forward. **[Link](https://open.substack.com/pub/gabrielverveniotis/p/the-continuity-of-power-book-club?r=pbmh4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web)** [https://open.substack.com/pub/gabrielverveniotis/p/the-continuity-of-power-book-club?r=pbmh4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web](https://open.substack.com/pub/gabrielverveniotis/p/the-continuity-of-power-book-club?r=pbmh4&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web)

🎤 Toronto Karaoke Night – Every Friday at Ace of Spades Lounge 🎶

Looking for a fun Friday night in Toronto? Join us **every Friday at 8:00 PM** for an unforgettable **Karaoke Night** at **Ace of Spades Lounge**! Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to cheer on your friends, everyone is welcome. Grab the mic, sing your favorite songs, meet new people, and enjoy a night full of great energy. ### What to Expect 🎤 Karaoke all night long 🍔 Delicious food and late-night bites 🍹 Great drinks from our full bar 🤝 Meet new people and socialize 🎶 Fun music and an exciting atmosphere ✨ Good vibes and unforgettable memories Come solo, bring a date, or gather your friends—this is one of the best ways to kick off your weekend in Toronto. **📅 Every Friday** **🕗 Starts at 8:00 PM** **📍 Ace of Spades Lounge** 536 Manning Avenue Toronto, ON **🎙️ Grab the mic. Be the star.** **Come socialize, sing, eat, drink, and have fun—we'll see you every Friday!**

Bachata Intermediate (L3-L4)

9.00pm-10.00pm Bachata intermediate Instructor :David We switch partners so it's ok if you don't have partner Drop in = $15 You can enjoy unlimited classes any days any time and learn variety of Dances Waltz, ChaCha, Salsa, Bachata Monthly plan = $100 for new members first month Address: 39 Glen Cameron Thornhill, unit 1 647-504-9876 Cell:647-504-9876

French at the Royal Conservatory

Join us for an evening of French conversation at B Espresso Bar in the atrium of the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music (near St. George station)!
We welcome all levels of French, and it's free\*.
Venez pratiquer votre français! \*While there is no fee to attend this event, guests are expected to purchase something from B Espresso Bar, in accordance with RCM's restrictions on usage of the cafe atrium space. **Building location:** The Royal Conservatory is at 273 Bloor St W, between Varsity Stadium and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). There are entrances off Bloor St. and Philosopher's Walk. If you enter from Bloor St through the large glass doors, follow the hallway on the left beside the staircase and turn left at the end. (Closest TTC: St. George) **Notes and restrictions:** The host may or may not attend this event. Attendees are encouraged to seat themselves at two or more adjacent tables, as needed. Please form groups of 6 people at each table; do not rearrange chairs and tables to accommodate more people, as this obstructs the narrow walking space. Guests are expected to order something from the cafe, and are asked to please refrain from bringing outside food or drink. Attendees must leave the building at 8pm when the cafe stops serving. **Contributions:** If you are a regular with us and would like to support the group, please send any contributions by e-transfer to [diskutomeetup@gmail.com.](http://diskutomeetup@gmail.com.) The yearly donation goal and amounts received year-to-date will be tracked anonymously on [this google sheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18GfqYsis8Cf2XGg4KsKQJsY_0Fv3bsSQHwJAxvC1Km8/edit?usp=sharing). Thank you so much for your support.

Cibo Happy Hour Sept. 3

Wednesday Night Euchre

♥️♠️ We play **Euchre** at **Stout Irish Pub** in Cabbagetown **every Wednesday night**! New members are encouraged to join us, and all skill levels are welcome (but *some trick-taking game experience is required*). ♣️♦️ Solo attendees are encouraged, or bring a friend. Our social events are welcoming and inclusive and an ideal setting to meet new people! We mix up the tables throughout the night so you'll meet and play with a variety of partners. ***"Wednesday Night Euchre - it's always a good decision!"*** \- Mar S\. *Please don't hesitate to reach out to Jason, our organizer, via email or a Meetup Message with any questions.* **There is a $5 attendance fee for this event.** Attendance payments support the costs incurred by our community *(Meetup and other advertising costs, playing cards, organizer time and energy).* **Cash is accepted on-site.** Alternately, **Interac** or **Paypal** e-transfers can be sent to -> **[jason@euchretoronto.ca](#)** <- **PW: Euchre** -> *(or email me if otherwise)*. **Credit cards** are accepted at the link below: 🎟 **[Purchase Your Ticket](https://buy.stripe.com/3cs28q1pMfzs9Gg8wx)** Please note that our venue, **Stout Irish Pub**, requires a **$10 minimum spend** on food or drinks for our recurring use of their space, and a **20% auto-gratuity** is applied to all bills from our group. On-street parking is available on both sides of **Carlton St.** (*paid until 9pm*) and on **Berkeley St.** (*FREE*). ***Thanks and see you there!***