Community Organizations

## 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**

Join us for a friendly game of Volleyball in **Antibes Park**. All experience levels are welcome... Weather permitting! :) See you on the net!

If you are new to Toastmasters, we make each session interesting by following a structured schedule with numerous roles for each member, including a new theme, a word of the day, and a fun portion called Table Topics that everyone is welcome to participate in. And if you have felt intimidated by public speaking, this club is for you. St. Vladimir Toastmasters is the BEST place to practice your communication skills in a stimulating and supportive environment. Our group rocks! We have a fun, friendly, welcoming atmosphere focused on mutual support, encouragement and improving self-confidence to speak in public. If you're a guest, grab an agenda and a seat, and enjoy some good company. Participation is optional, but we encourage you so that you feel welcome and ready to participate right away. After all, you want to get more comfortable speaking, right? **We meet every Wednesday, 6:55-8:20 pm EST** **Message us for more details or information at** officers@StVlad.org We prefer meeting in person, but will accommodate **online attendance** for those who leave a message below or email us. We do not activate the Zoom room if there are no requests. So, be sure to **email us to activate the meeting link if you want to attend online**: officers@StVlad.org **We encourage you to come directly to our location, but please note** **that we are on the move the months of December and April.** So, always check in with us for meeting details for those months. **WE ARE NOT AT OUR USUAL LOCATION APRIL 15, 22, 29. IF YOU ARE A GUEST, PLEASE REGISTER FOR MAY INSTEAD! WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.** Saint Vladimir Institute 620 Spadina Ave Toronto, ON M5S 2H4 Canada Email: **officers@StVlad.org** Phone: **+1 416-536-0678**

🌍⚽ Toronto Babel Language Exchange + World Cup Watch Party ⚽🌍 Join us this Wednesday at Madison Avenue Pub for an evening of language exchange, community vibes, and live World Cup action on the 2nd floor patio! 📍 Madison Avenue Pub – Toronto
14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 🗓️ Wednesday, June 24
🕖 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 2nd Floor Patio Come hang out, practice languages, meet new people, and enjoy live World Cup matches on screen throughout the night! 🌍⚽ ✨ What to Expect: ✅ Language Exchange 🇫🇷🇯🇵🇲🇽🇩🇪🇰🇷
✅ Make New Friends 🗣️
✅ Fun Board Games 🎲
✅ World Cup Watch Party ⚽ ⚽ World Cup Games During the Event: 9:00 PM:
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇨🇿 Czechia Pull up solo or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with new connections, good laughs, and even better vibes 💬🫶🌟 💵 $5 Entry Donation
Your contribution helps cover meetup costs, name tags, games, and all the little extras that make the night special ✨ 📲 E-transfer also available:
tmg8@wealthsimple.me 🔗 Meetup:
http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel 📘 Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel 💬 WhatsApp:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7 👉 Check out the calendar & RSVP:
http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar 📝 Note: Toronto Babel is a welcoming and safe space for all attendees. Any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. If you experience or witness any issues, please inform one of the organizers immediately so we can address it appropriately. #Toronto #ToDoToronto #TorontoEvents #TorontoLife

Our friends, please [register for FREE](https://calendly.com/innerpath-yog/sunset-yoga) before the event! Join us for a fun, relaxed yoga practice with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop — right by the Statue of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. Danilo and Tia guide Hatha/Vinyasa flow classes that blend breathing exercises, restorative postures, and active sequences to strengthen both body and mind. All levels are welcome. Classes are donation-based — pay what you can. Please bring a yoga mat or sarong and a water bottle. Follow us on Instagram @innerpath.yoga Come practice, breathe, and connect with our community. 🙏 Namaste.

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of post game celebration of Canada's win over Switzerland (wishful thinking) with a FIFA inspired menu at the Duke of York, followed by a visit to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum to see three exhibits. At 6 pm, we will meet at the Duke of York, to enjoy some of the items on their FIFA inspired menu. They have an Oh Canada burger with cheese curds, peameal bacon, beef gravy and french fries. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 At 7pmish, we will walk over to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum for free Wednesday entry to see the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF). https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/international-ceramic-art-fair-2026/ At 8 pmish, I will depart as I work at 7 am the next morning. Don't let me leaving keep you from enjoying the museum, as it closes at 9 pm.

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Toronto! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Details 💰 Cost: $5 (Online only, no tickets at door) 🍺🥃 Drinks and social 📍 Madison Avenue Pub (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - 14 Madison Ave 🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday ​ **Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:** 🔗 [Link to Website](https://meetpeopletoronto.com/event/meetup) ​ If you cannot find us, ask staff about Social Meetup, or find a table, snap a photo and ask in the WhatsApp community above. ​ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Perfect For * 🌎 **International Students & Expats** in Toronto * ✈️ **Travelers & Digital Nomads** looking to connect * 🏠 **Locals** wanting to expand their social circle * 💼 **Working Holiday Visa holders** and new arrivals * 🎓 **University students** and language school attendees * 👥 **Anyone** looking for genuine friendships and networking \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Why Join Our Toronto Community? * 🤝 **Meet diverse, welcoming people** from all backgrounds * 🗣️ **Practice conversation** with native and fluent speakers * 🌍 **Cultural exchange** and international perspectives * 🗺️ **Local insights** on best places to visit in Toronto * 🎯 **Social activities** and games \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Ideal If You're... 📍 **New to Toronto?** Perfect for getting oriented and making friends ✈️ **Traveling solo?** Find your Toronto social circle 💼 **Looking for work opportunities?** Network with peers 🎓 **Student or recent graduate?** Connect with peers and mentors \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ### Event Guidelines * Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed) * Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees * Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm) * Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with the venue, we just use the space. So don't call the venue asking about our events. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ​ ​ *Toronto Canada make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english Toronto Canada make new friends social mixer afterwork drinks meet people connect network social international party friends event new night welcome world culture japanese french chinese german korean italian spanish brazil lingos meet people community expats travelers digital nomads students cultural exchange friendship meetup multicultural language exchange multilingual conversation practice english* **📱 Follow us:**[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/meet.people.social) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/meet.people.social/)

トロントで日本語と英語の言語交換会を行います！ 参加費は5ドルです！ 申し込みから2日以内に、 e-Transfer $5 shungo.n0405@gmail.com に送金してください。 e-Transterが使えない場合は、現金での対応も可能ですので、必ずメッセージでお知らせください。 日本語と英語に興味のある人たちを集め、言語交換や新しいコミュニティ作りを行うことを目的としています！英語を学びたい方はぜひご参加ください！ ★こんな方におすすめです！ ・英語を話す練習がしたい方 ・トロントに来たばかりで情報を求めている方 ・友人を作りたい方 イベントの雰囲気は、こちらのInstagramでご確認いただけます https://www.instagram.com/toronto_language?

This is a Japanese-English Language Exchange event held in Toronto. 極力遅刻しないように時間に間に合うように来てください Participants will be moved from the waiting list to the join list based on pairing balance with the Japanese participants. Therefore, it may not follow the exact waiting-list order. Thank you for your understanding. The format is 1-on-1, with equal time in English and Japanese. The participation fee is $5. Once you are moved to the join list, please send the payment via e-Transfer to: shungo.n0405@gmail.com For the question about your purpose of participation, please enter "Language practice" as your primary purpos Japanese Level Please enter the level you took or passed in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) within the last 2 years. (e.g. N2 passed, N3 taken, etc.) No Solicitation / No Harassment Policy Any form of solicitation, recruiting for other communities, or flirting / pick-up behavior is strictly prohibited. If such behavior is confirmed, you will be asked to leave immediately. Pairing Policy (For Safety & Trouble Prevention) To prevent any issues, first-time participants will be paired only with someone of the same gender.

Have You Gotten Your TICKETS For The Singles Mixer (SALSA FOR SINGLES) on June 28th in TORONTO --> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1992066818479?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hosted by [Moonshadow Events](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-visual-performing-literary-artists-meetup-group/events/313480603/): **Summer Vibes Meet Mystical Finds! ☀️✨** Join us for the **Summer & Shade Community Market** on June 27th! We’re bringing together the best of Etobicoke’s local talent for a day of art, magic, and community spirit. **When:** June 27th\, 2026 \| 12 PM – 7 PM * **Where:** 5005 Dundas St. West / 47 Mabelle Ave, Etobicoke * **Entry:** ABSOLUTELY FREE! \*\*What to expect:\*\*🛍️ 30+ Local Vendors & Artists 🎨 Interactive ART Workshops & Installations Delicious Food & Drinks, All-Ages Fun! 🔮 **Special Feature:** Get a glimpse into your future with Tarot Readings available in both English and Spanish! 🇨🇦🇪🇸 Come support local artists and find something truly unique. See you in the shade! 🌿 \#\#\# 🎟️ Cost & Entry: **Entry is FREE and open to all ages!** To help us manage the crowd and keep you in the loop, please register for a free ticket at the link below. **Important:** This ticket gets you through the door, but to stay updated on specific workshop times and featured vendor reveals, make sure to follow us on Instagram at **@MoonshadowEvents**. \*\*[https://www.eventist.ca/summer-and-shade-community-market**](https://www.eventist.ca/summer-and-shade-community-market**) Come for the art, stay for the community. We can't wait to see you in the park! If there's any local artist interested in putting up and Installation or Vendors or busineses interested in selling their goods, Please feel free to apply using this link - [https://forms.gle/DB5UaFgMCfDppDhT9](https://forms.gle/DB5UaFgMCfDppDhT9) Summer & Shade is a hyper-local market held in the heart of Islington Village. We provide a dedicated space for entrepreneurial growth and artistic expression, with a specific focus on supporting low-income creators. Our mission is to foster self-sufficiency and self-reliance by lowering the traditional barriers to entry for local talent. We specifically advocate for Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) residents, who often face systemic obstacles such as selection biases and prohibitive participation fees. By creating an accessible and inclusive marketplace, Summer & Shade ensures that the vibrant creative energy of our local community has the platform it needs to thrive.

### 🎟️ Registration Required To attend, please create your free account and register through - https://famelee.ai/signup **Limited spots available. Come solo, leave with new friends, memories, and your new social circle.** Location will be emailed separately who signed up Tired of small talk and endless scrolling? Join us for an evening designed to help you build genuine friendships that feel like family. Whether you're new to the city, looking to expand your social circle, or simply want to meet amazing people, this event is all about fun, connection, and creating lasting memories. No networking. No awkward speeches. Just real people, exciting games, great conversations, and a welcoming community. ### 🎉 What to Expect ✅ Icebreaker Challenges Fun activities that make meeting new people easy and natural. ✅ Flip the Cup Tournament Team up, compete, and share plenty of laughs. ✅ Speed Friending Sessions Meet multiple people in a relaxed and fun environment. ✅ Human Bingo Challenge Find people with unique experiences and win prizes. ✅ Team Building Games Work together, solve challenges, and create instant connections. ✅ Mystery Partner Challenge Get paired with someone new and complete fun mini-missions. ✅ Friendship Trivia Battle Test your knowledge and compete for bragging rights. ✅ Group Social Mixer Enjoy music, snacks, and meaningful conversations. ✅ "Find Your Tribe" Activity Connect with people who share your interests, hobbies, and lifestyle. ### 🎁 Bonus * Meet people who are looking for genuine friendships. * Fun prizes and giveaways. * Photos and memories you'll want to keep. * Opportunity to join future community gatherings. ### Who Should Attend? * Newcomers to the city * Professionals looking for a social life * Remote workers * Students and graduates * Anyone wanting to make real friends and meaningful connections ### Our Mission We believe friends can become family. This event is designed to bring together positive, welcoming people who want to build authentic relationships beyond social media. ### 🎟️ Registration Required To attend, please create your free account and register through https://famelee.ai/signup **Limited spots available. Come solo, leave with new friends, memories, and your new social circle.**