Community Support Toronto

North York Toastmasters Club Meeting

``` Find your confidence at North York Toastmasters! We are a diverse group of people who take the Toastmasters mission seriously... with a lot of fun. "The mission of a Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth." We do not judge because we have all been just starting out... at one time or another. Our in person meetings take place at the North York Seniors Centre at 21 Hendon Avenue, North York in the "Trillium Room". You are welcome to come out as guests at any meeting... Our next in person meeting will be on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. Please "Register as a Guest" for future meetings on our https://northyorktoastmasters.com/ home page prior to the meeting. You can check our calendar here: https://northyorktoastmasters.com/calendar.html As our meetings are in person, seating is limited, so register early. Feel free to message any questions. ```

Community Brain Health and Homelessness Symposium

QueerTech is excited to support this nonprofit initiative focused on homelessness leading up to QTQ! Looking to make a meaningful impact in community health and equity? Join us for an interactive, community-driven workshop at the Community Brain Health and Homelessness Symposium - an ancillary event of CBRC’s 2026 Summit. This collaborative event will bring people together to share knowledge, experiences, and ideas to support brain health and advance equity for people experiencing homelessness. By taking part in the Summit, participants will shed light on the latest ways to help people live happier, healthier, and longer lives despite reactionary interests pushing back against equity, inclusion, and liberation. Join us for an interactive workshop that brings together members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, people with lived experience, frontline workers, researchers, and healthcare providers to share knowledge and perspectives on brain health needs. Through guided discussions and activities, participants will help identify practical, community-driven ways to recognize when people may need brain health support. Our speakers include: * Galo F. Ginocchio, MScCH (AMH) – University of Toronto – Dalla Lana School of Public Health * Dr. Carolyn Lemsky, Ph.D., C. Psych. – Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) * Dr. Flora Matheson, PhD – MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions & Unity Health Toronto, University of Toronto – Dalla Lana School of Public Health We welcome people with lived experience of homelessness, brain health concerns, and/or sex- or gender-based barriers, inequities, or discrimination. We also welcome those who work alongside these communities, including researchers, students, clinicians, volunteers, and community advocates. [Register here](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JsKqeAMvTUuQN7RtVsVSEN64Z8Emoz9MphAwgSFKZoVURUFWSFU5OURFTDU5S1dPTlY4MkxONlBXTy4u). **This event is not hybrid (it is marked as such to support registration and location markers).**

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

Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.

Deer Park Toastmasters IN-PERSON Meeting (Guests welcome)

## Details *We are a welcoming place and space to develop your public & virtual speaking, presentation and leadership skills*. **Meeting Agendas** *include*: • Reading of Our Mission statement • Guest Introductions • Introduce a Word Of The Day • Table Topics impromptu speaking opportunities (if you're comfortable!) • Toastmaster Toast on a chosen Theme for the meeting • Speakers • Speech Evaluations and more... We look forward to meeting you soon! **This event is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library**

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

Movie Night at St. Matthew's Clubhouse

Movie Night at Friends House

Music Bingo with Friends! (Best of 7 Decades!)

Hello everyone, I'd like to invite you out to a fun-filled afternoon with this fantastic social game called **MUSIC BINGO with Friends! (Best of 7 Decades!)** Everyone can play (It's easy to learn and most of all it's a lot of fun!) \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out \*Please note we are at **The Pheasant: A Firkin Pub** at 1999 Avenue Road (roughly 6 blocks north of Lawrence - south of the 401 **(we are in the back dining area to find us)** *\*You can also ask the wait staff or bartender if you like to show you to the group (simply ask for Steve's games event)* Event Details Below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Details of Event:** **Music Bingo with Friends! (Best of 7 Decades!)** Music Bingo puts a fun musical twist on traditional bingo. Instead of listening for numbers, you'll hear familiar songs from across the decades and mark them off on your Music Bingo card. You don't need to be a music expert — recognizing the songs, singing along and enjoying the company is all part of the fun! • **Seven decades of great music** with plenty of familiar favourites • **Treats for our winning participants** during the different rounds • **Meet and mingle** with a friendly group while enjoying a relaxed social atmosphere • **Come on your own or invite some friends** — we'll get everyone settled in and ready to play **Event Fee: $10** Your event fee includes **Music Bingo, treats for our winners, reserved seating and plenty of music, laughs and fun throughout the event.** Payment can be made **in cash at the event** or **in advance by e-transfer to [SteveFlemming11@gmail.com](mailto:SteveFlemming11@gmail.com)**. If paying by e-transfer, please include **your name** in the message so your payment can be easily identified. Bring your music memories, your sense of humour and maybe even your singing voice — although singing along is completely optional! **Friendly Reminders:** Please arrive between **3:00 PM and 3:30 PM** so you'll have time to get settled, meet some people and get ready to play. **Music Bingo will begin shortly afterward.** \*Great lunch menu and food specials provided: (One beverage or appetizer minimum upon arrival to support venue) **Parking and Transportation:** \*Lots of street parking on avenue and free residential parking [https://www.firkinpubs.com/thepheasantandfirkin/](https://www.firkinpubs.com/thepheasantandfirkin/) (15-20 minute walk from Yonge & Lawrence subway station-or simply take bus or uber from the station)

🚶🏾‍♀️Wednesday Walks: Riverdale Park East 🚶‍♀️

Hike Leaders’ Meeting at Marjan’s Trail ✅

Our hike leaders are getting together to share ideas, plan future hikes and adventures and help our community continue to grow. Thank you to all our volunteers and members for making every hike a great experience. 🥾🥾

Coffee meetup for shy and socially anxious people

Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday. Come out to meet and chat with your fellow members of the Toronto Social Anxiety Support group in a supportive environment. **IMPORTANT: This group is intended to provide a safe space for people with social anxiety who may feel inhibited in louder, more extroverted environments. Please respect the nature of this group and do not attend if you are not in this category. There are many other groups available on Meetup.** **When**: 5pm - 7pm **Where to meet**: Alternity Café, just west of St. George Street, on the south side of Bloor. Vegan café with a chill vibe. Here is their website: https://alternity.ca/pages/our-place **Reminder**: Like all our events, the group's code of conduct applies. Pls make this a successful outing by being courteous and respectful in language and behaviour, and supportive towards other members, especially those with higher anxiety. **Covid/flu safety**: If you are sick or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick, pls use your judgement about attending this event. You can always come to the next event when you feel better.