Community Gardens Toronto

Workplace Communication Skills – Toronto | 1 Day Workshop

**Duration:** 1 Day **Course Delivery:** Classroom / In-House **Language:** English **Credits:** 8 **Certificate:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session **Overview** We communicate all day — in meetings, emails, conversations, and even through a simple look. But have you ever wondered why something you said didn't quite land the way you intended? 😅 Communication Strategies is a practical 1-day workshop designed to help you understand how communication works and choose the right approach for different situations. You'll build skills to express yourself more clearly, listen better, and connect more effectively — making everyday interactions easier for you, your team, and the people you work with. **Who Should Attend?** Anyone who wants to become a more confident and effective communicator — whether you're starting your career, working in a team, managing people, or simply want to connect better with others. **Why Choose** MEDA Corporate Mastery * **Learn by doing** — Real activities, case studies, and role plays you can use at work. * **Proven in practice** — Trusted by 100+ participants. * **Made for new leaders** — Focuses on the challenges you face when stepping into management. * **Flexible & recognised** — Earn 8 credits and a Course Completion Certificate, with in-house options. * **Keep growing** — Build on your skills with related leadership and professional development courses. **Ready to communicate with greater impact?** Reserve your place on Eventbrite today and start building stronger, clearer connections at work and beyond. **Course Agenda** The workshop covers eleven practical modules: 1. **The Big Picture** – What communication is and how we communicate 2. **Understanding Communication Barriers** – Language, cultural, and situational barriers 3. **Paraverbal Communication Skills** – Pitch, tone, and speed 4. **Non-Verbal Communication** – Body language, gestures, and the Mehrabian study 5. **Speaking Like a STAR** – Situation, Task, Action, Result framework 6. **Listening Skills** – Active listening and sending positive signals 7. **Asking Good Questions** – Open, closed, and probing questions 8. **Appreciative Inquiry** – A positive approach to conversations and problem-solving 9. **Mastering the Art of Conversation** – From small talk to deeper connection 10. **Advanced Communication Skills** – Common ground, “I” messages, and handling triggers 11. **Wrapping Up** – Key insights and next steps **@ 2026 MEDA Corporate Mastery. This content is protected under applicable copyright laws. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or use is prohibited.**

Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)

✨ **Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd** Hi everyone, We're heading back to Good Shepherd to serve meals for people experiencing homelessness and those at risk. Last time we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prep pasta. **Only 1 spot left!** ✦ **Saturday, October 10, 1:30pm to 4pm** ✦ **Please arrive between 1:30 and 1:40pm** so we can assign roles ✦ Good Shepherd Ministries, 412 Queen St E, Toronto **How to sign up** 1. Create your Toronto Joy account. It's one time only and takes about 3 minutes. We ask for an emergency contact and a safety agreement so everyone's looked after. [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) 2\. Go to the event page\, look forward October 25th\. Good Shep and click "Register\." [https://torontojoy.org/event/community-meal-service-at-good-shepherd-toronto-2/](https://torontojoy.org/event/community-meal-service-at-good-shepherd-toronto-2/) Already have an account? Skip to step 2. *Only people registered on our website can take a spot. If you sign up, please plan to be there. Good Shepherd counts on our numbers.* **When you arrive** Check in at Reception. Staff will take you to the volunteer room, where you can leave your things in a locker and meet the group. **Good to know** ✦ Closed-toe shoes required ✦ Tie back long hair, keep jewelry minimal ✦ Water is available, just ask Reception ✦ Can't make it? Message me as soon as you can 🙏 Full guidelines on what to wear and safety: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) Grateful to serve alongside you. Amar and Team

🍂 Marie Curtis Waterfront Walk & Lakeview Harvest Celebration

**Join us for a relaxed waterfront walk through Marie Curtis Park, followed by the Lakeview Harvest Celebration!** **📍 Meeting point: Main parking lot at Marie Curtis Park, 2 Forty Second Street, Etobicoke.** **🥾 The walk: Approximately 5–6 km, at a social pace, exploring the waterfront and nearby trails. Mostly flat and easy.** **🎃 Afterwards: We’ll walk to the Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Road East, for the season’s final Lakeview Farmers’ and Artisan Markets. Enjoy local produce, handmade goods and harvest activities until 2 p.m.** **The market is approximately 10–15 minutes on foot from the park, depending on our finishing point.** **🎒 Bring water, snacks, comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate layers.** **💰 No trail admission fee. Market purchases and some activities cost extra. Check parking signs on arrival for applicable fees.**

[CAS] ENG x MANDARIN Board Game Exchange (英语x普通桌游活动)

*To join this event, you must be able to speak full sentences in Mandarin. This event is for those wanting to practice Mandarin and/or English. Here, you can chat with others and play board games in either language to improve your linguistic skills. Feel free to join our WeChat group during the event, as it is the best way to stay connected with us. If you have any questions, leave a comment on this event page. ＜中文版＞ 此活动是以聊天和玩桌游练习中文或英文，等级不限，平时有6-10位参加者。此活动微信群可在活动中加入，互相学习，天天向上。 如果您有任何疑问，请随时在活动页上留言或联系主持人

Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration

Join us for a special celebration of Mexican culture and food with activities including live music, traditional dancing, Mexican food, market and crafts. This event is free. We'll first meet at noon OUTSIDE Castle Frank Station then take a nice 30 minute walk through the Don Valley to see the fall leaves then on to the Brickworks for the free festival. Please dress warmly as the festival is OUTSIDE. This is a highly recommended event. There is free street parking near the station. While there is food available to purchase at the festival there will be long lineups you might want to bring some food with you. Lots to see and do, check it out at: [https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.evergreen.ca/evergreen-brick-work/events/good-mourning-festival/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw34sFM-wPYjAt5UiMv7_my_)

November hiking in Don Valley Trails

Serving at Daily Bread Food Bank, Halloween morning 🎃

Hi everyone 🙏 We'll be serving together at Daily Bread Food Bank in Etobicoke on Halloween morning. They can take 8 of us, so register early to save your spot. More than 1 in 10 people in Toronto now rely on food banks... visits are at an all-time high. **We'll start with a short tour, then help sort and pack donated food, or wherever they need us that morning. No experience needed, and it's** **free to join**. ✦ **Saturday, October 31, 10am to 12pm** (please come 5 to 10 min early) ✦ 191 New Toronto Street, Etobicoke (Lake Shore Blvd W & Islington) ✦ Free parking, or the 110C bus from Islington Station ✦ **Closed-toe shoes please** ✦ Ages 18+ **How to join** 1. Create your Toronto Joy account. It's one time only and takes about 3 minutes. [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) 2. Register on the event page by **Friday, October 16**: https://torontojoy.org/event/volunteer-at-daily-bread-food-bank/ Already have an account? Skip to step 2. Only people registered on our website can take a spot. Once you're registered, I'll send you Daily Bread's waiver to sign and our WhatsApp group link for day-of updates. If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending... Daily Bread is counting on us. Would be great to serve together! ❤️ Amar and Team

Forest Hill Walk Club Weekly Sunday Mornings

Halloween Themed Vegan Potluck, Karaoke, games, and fun times!

We are celebrating Halloween a week early! Because why not?! Dress in a Halloween costume (strongly encouraged), but not mandatory. Bring a spooky Halloween themed (strongly encouraged but not mandatory)/ or Fall themed item to share with 4-6 people! Bring your own plate, cutlery, cup, serving utensil. *eating at 1 pm sharp!!! Or some of us might get hangry 😜 Prepare to participate in karaoke and sing spooky songs or cheer on others! Bring scary board games! I have a few. Open to any other suggestions!!

☕ Coffee, 🥐 Bakery Hopping & 🍂 Fall Colours: Midtown Toronto v6

☕ Coffee, 🥐 Bakery Hopping & 🍂 Fall Colours: Midtown Toronto v6 Join us for a relaxed afternoon of coffee, pastries, and fall colours as we explore Midtown Toronto! ☕🥐🍂 We’ll visit cafés and bakeries, stroll through leafy neighbourhood streets, and enjoy a stretch of the Beltline Trail along the way. 📅 **Date:** 24 Oct 2026 (Sat) ⏰ **Time:** 2:30PM 📍 **Meeting point:** Outside Eglinton Station, at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue 🗺️ **Entire route:** [https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9PDDxtp4u4xTWLAA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/E9PDDxtp4u4xTWLAA) Our planned route will be: 1. 📍 **Eglinton Station** – [our meeting point](https://maps.app.goo.gl/rRt2jM3P8cqbCiFR8) 2. ☕ **Crosstown Coffee Bar** – our first coffee stop, tucked just off Eglinton on Highbourne Road 3. 🥐 **Goûter** – a French bakery offering croissants, pastries, and sweet treats 4. 🍂 **Forest Hill Road Park & the Beltline Trail** – a relaxed stroll to enjoy the trees and autumn scenery, continuing through Oriole Park 5. ☕ **Circles & Squares Bakery Café** – another stop for coffee and baked treats near Davisville 6. 🥖 **Thobors Bakery** – finish with French pastries and breads on Mount Pleasant Road 🚶 **Walking distance:** Approximately 4.6 km ⏳ **Walking time:** About **an hour,** plus time for café stops, photos, and enjoying the scenery. Allow around 2 hours for the full outing. Come for the coffee, the pastries, the fall colours, or simply a little company. Talk as much or as little as you like—there’s no pressure to socialize in any particular way. You’re welcome to join for part of the route or stay for the whole afternoon. Purchases are optional, and everyone pays for their own food and drinks. 🍁 Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Fall colour will depend on the weather and conditions on the day. Looking forward to a cozy autumn afternoon together! ☕🍂

🍂 Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park and Picnic🌳

# 🍂🌳 Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park 🌳🍁 ### A Real Hike, Beautiful Fall Colours & a Picnic Together Want to get out of the city without actually leaving Toronto? **Rouge National Urban Park** is Canada's only urban national park — and one of the most popular hikes we do. Once you get onto the trail, it can be hard to believe you're still in Toronto. Forest paths, rolling hills, changing leaves, and quiet stretches of wilderness make this feel much more like a trip outside the city than a walk through it. And fall is one of the best times to experience it. This is **a real hike**, though. There are some hills and ups and downs, so it isn't the best choice if you're looking for an easy, flat walk. But if you're up for the challenge, there's something satisfying about reaching the end knowing you did it together. And then we'll have a picnic. 🧺 📱 Don't forget to join our **WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc)** *** ## 🥾 What We'll Do We'll meet at **Don Mills Station** and take the 85C bus together toward Rouge National Urban Park. Once we arrive, we'll begin our hike through the park. Along the way we'll: * Hike through forest and open spaces 🌳 * Enjoy the fall colours 🍂 * Navigate the hills and changing terrain * Take in some beautiful views * Stop for a short break along the route * Finish at the Park's Welcome Centre * Have a **30–40 minute group picnic** afterward 🧺 The hike takes approximately **2½ hours**, plus a short break. Afterward, we'll take some time to relax, eat, and enjoy each other's company. *** ## 🍁 Fall Weather & Expectations This is a **moderately challenging hike**, not a casual stroll. There are hills, uneven sections, and some ups and downs, so good walking or hiking shoes are important. Please come prepared for typical fall weather and bring enough water for the hike. If you're comfortable walking for a couple of hours and handling some elevation changes, you'll be fine. If you're looking for something completely flat and easy, **this probably isn't the walk for you.** *** ## 🚌 Meetup Details ### 🚇 By TTC 📍 **Meetup Location:** Don Mills Station — on the platform for the **85C bus** 🫎 **Look for me in my Moose Hat!** ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **9:45 AM** 🚌 **Bus Leaves:** **10:06 AM sharp** I'll wait for the bus, but if you miss it, **you won't be able to join the group afterward.** **Early is on time. On time is late.** ### 🚗 By Car Parking is **not available at our TTC meeting point.** If you're driving, please park at the **Toronto Zoo** and walk to the **Park's Welcome Centre (the house)**. 🚗 **Car Meetup Time:** 11:00 AM We may be a few minutes late arriving, depending on the bus and traffic. *** ## 🧺 The Picnic After the hike, we'll have a **30–40 minute group picnic** at the end. Please bring something small to share — nothing too large or heavy. The goal is simply to have something to eat together after the hike. 🥪 Sandwiches 🍎 Fruit 🍪 Snacks 🥤 Drinks Whatever is easy to carry and share is perfect. *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details at a Glance 🥾 **Hike:** Approximately 2½ hours + short break 🧺 **Picnic:** 30–40 minutes 🏁 **End Point:** Park's Welcome Centre 💲 **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash or e-transfer 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 🥾 Good walking shoes or hiking shoes 🥪 A snack 🧺 Something small to share for the picnic 🧥 A fall jacket or layers *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This hike is great for: * People who enjoy a little challenge * Anyone who wants to explore Rouge National Urban Park * People who love fall colours 🍂 * Hikers looking for a social outing * Anyone comfortable walking hills and uneven terrain * People who want to meet others while getting outside This isn't the easiest walk we do. **But sometimes the harder walks are the ones you remember.** You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates. 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** **Come for the hike.** **Stay for the picnic.** **Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend.** 🍂💛

Challenging Hike at Hockley Hills and Mono Trail Loop