Shyness

Join us for an interactive workshop on mastering public speaking, covering essential communication skills, personal development, and professional development. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this event is designed to help you gain confidence, improve your storytelling abilities, and conquer stage fright. Our experienced speakers will share practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help you become a more compelling and engaging speaker. Don't miss this opportunity to overcome your fears and unlock your full potential in public speaking.

**We're launching a BRAND-NEW event, every Tuesday!** "Eat, drink and meet new people over the chessboard!" Come join us for casual & tournament play in a social chess setting. Open to ALL levels! There's always someone to play & have a chat with. Most attendees don't RSVP on the Meetup, except many more people than you'll see "Attending" 8:15-11 p.m. Kid friendly: up to 9p.m. Casual: All night! Tournament: Starts around 8:15 PM (ends roughly 9:45 PM) come earlier to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated & you play with a clock! 3 minutes + 2 seconds. We provide all the equipment! **$10 for tournament entrance fee, casual play & fun!** Payment accepted via. cash, e-transfer or at [https://pubchess.shop](https://pubchess.shop) We are so happy to state that this is the 10th year of running pub chess (if you include COVID) and if it weren’t for you all we wouldn't have made it this long 💕♟️

Welcome! Join us at the North York Centre to colour and chat. You can bring your own colouring books and colouring pencils. There’s a Dollarama across the street to buy them. If you’re coming empty-handed, no worries, you can use ours for $2 cash. You can do other art related projects such as sketching, crocheting, etc. As long as you bring your own materials :) We’re meeting at the North York Centre food court by 5:55pm, at the long table in front of the subway. Please contact me if you’re coming late, have trouble finding the place, or have any other questions. Hope to see you soon:) P.S. The group will grab some food after the event in a nearby area and socialize. It is totally optional.

**Join Pub Chess Liberty for a fun and relaxed evening of casual and tournament chess!** Whether you're a beginner eager to meet new friends or a seasoned player looking for a challenge, this event is the perfect way to socialize, strategize, and unwind in one of Liberty Village’s most welcoming brewery spaces. All skill levels are welcome—so come on over, grab a drink from the bar, and make your move! 📍 **Left Field Brewery – Liberty Village** 🗓️ **Every Tuesday** 🕗 **8:30 PM – 10:30 PM** ♟️ **Casual Play:** All night long ⏱️ **Tournament:** Starts around 8:30 PM. Come early to secure your spot! It’s casual, unrated, and played with a clock: **5 minutes + 3 seconds increment** 💰 **Entry Fee:** $10 – cash or card accepted 🏆 **First Place Prize:** A **6-pack of Left Field beer** (courtesy of the brewery!) No drink or food ticket included, but the brewery’s full menu is available for purchase. Come for the chess, stay for the community—and maybe leave with a victory and a cold 6-pack!

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! If you’re interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills at an entertaining, educational and inspirational meeting, please visit us … it’s free! We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. The location or link will be sent to those who confirm attendance. Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club is a place where strangers become friends, where new ideas and experiences are shared. With a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences, our members are an interesting and diverse group. Regardless of whether you are a professional, student, stay at home parent, job seeker or a retiree, you will find something of value at Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club. Please feel welcome to visit us! Contact our Vice President of Membership at karen.goodyear333@gmail.com for details.

Let’s play some games to practice Japanese/English! The organizers will bring the games, but feel free to bring your own if you like. **All levels welcome!** 簡単なゲームをしながら日本語/英語を練習しましょう！主催者がゲームを用意しますが、お持ちになりたい方はご自由にお持ちください。**すべてのレベルの方歓迎** ————— **Schedule / スケジュール** * 6:30PM - 7:30PM: Group Game グループゲーム ("Codenames" for example) * 7:30PM - 9:00PM: New Groups and New Game (if you want) ————— Games Available / ゲームリスト: * [Codenames Pictures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0FsQZqjPVY&t=1s) (4-10 players) * [Incan Gold](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/nMJS94f5sKM)[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EzJWcuDLvc)(2-8 players) * [Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlqDjkER5Ws) (2-5 players) * [Camel Up](https://youtube.com/shorts/ga6nKaEhwDo?si=KrOtctKDbpjgsnN3) (3-6 players) * [Saboteur](https://youtu.be/fpxfCDYJbVA?si=-ljlNHVHVWWyj728) (4-10players) * [Cockroach Poker](https://youtu.be/6oN_jf0To2w?si=y9aFWlzF1N4CRj0r) (2-6 players) Board Game Words / ボードゲームの言葉: https://drive.proton.me/urls/9JNDDGXYD0#MIdKiGhDemRe ————— **General Etiquette and Harassment Policy:** We do not tolerate harassment of our members, and will operate under a \*\*zero-tolerance rule and will promptly ban members who break it\*\*. This is your community too, so be sure to make use of all that it has to offer while taking care of it. Please reach out to organizers via Meetup chat to address any questions, comments, or concerns that you may have. メンバーへの嫌がらせは一切許容せず、\*\*ゼロトレランス方針のもと、違反者は即時排除します\*\*。このMeetupは皆様のものでもあります。大切にしながら、提供されているすべての機能を活用してください。ご質問・ご意見・ご懸念がございましたら、Meetupチャットを通じて運営者までご連絡ください。 (DeepLの翻訳です)

**NOTE:** This is a paid event, please purchase a ticket to attend. **Tickets:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toronto-successful-men-and-select-women-speed-dating-30s-and-40s-tickets-1980052304745?aff=oddtdtcreator A curated speed dating evening that matches high-achieving gentlemen with specially selected ladies. Tickets for ladies are invites only. If you are a successful and established gentleman, this is the event for you. You will only meet the very best ladies our events have to offer, as women's tickets are invites only. These are are select group of ladies who have attended past events with us, and have received more than 50% Yes votes from their dates. We have ran hundreds of events over the years, so this ensures that you will only meet high quality people. Your ticket includes a drink or cocktail at the beautiful Oria bar, and up to 20 short dates with our most liked speed daters. This event is not for everyone, as it priced a lot higher than all of our other events. It's meant for those who are serious about their dating, and want to meet like minded people. How speed dating works is that you will meet members of the opposite sex for short dates, and then you will give them a yes or a no. They will then do the same thing for you. If there is a mutual match, contact information will be exchanged the next day. We will give you all needed materials, and explain the process to you once everyone has arrived. You don't need to bring anything, but please do come dressed to impress. This event is for professionals in their 30s and 40s, with a bit of wiggle room. See you at Oria. **Note: Women's tickets are invites only. Please attend one of our regular events first if you'd like to get on our special invites list.**

Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday at Tim Hortons at Bay and Wellesley. 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 - 630pm **Where to meet**: Alternity Cafe at 333 Bloor St West (just west of St. George Street, on the south side of Bloor). **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.

**Ideas Worth Saying Out Loud — Practice Session** Do you get nervous before speaking in meetings, presentations, or on stage? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to let fear hold you back. In this session, our gentle focus is: **Feeling Less Nervous on Stage**. Using **improv-inspired exercises** and small group activities, we’ll explore ways to: * Reduce stage anxiety and nervous energy * Speak with more confidence and presence * Express your ideas clearly, even when you feel nervous * Practice breathing, pausing, and grounding yourself before speaking No experience with public speaking or improv is needed. You can participate at your own pace and speak as much or as little as you want. This is a **safe, low-pressure environment** designed to help you feel calmer, more present, and more yourself on stage. **Come join us, practice speaking out loud, and take the first step toward speaking with confidence.**

#### **This event page is for JAPANESE PEOPLE only.** **If you are not Japanese, please sign up through a different event page.** **こちらのイベントページは日本人の方向けです。** 🌸Toronto Japanese English Language Exchangeにご興味を持っていただき、ありがとうございます！ 私たちは毎週日曜日の9:30AMから、英語と日本語の練習会を開催しています。 この会では、ペアまたは少人数のグループで、50分間の日本語練習と50分間の英語練習を行います。 使用する教材は、プロの言語教師が作成したものです。 ### **お申し込み前にご確認ください** * **イベントの詳細とミーティンぎゅうに使用する教材は、イベントページのコメント欄で参加者の方のみが見れる設定で、土曜日ぐらいにお送りしています。** * この会は、言語学習を目的とした方向けに開催しています。 それ以外の目的でのご参加はお断りする場合がございます。 * 安全で安心して参加できる環境を最優先に考えています。 * 迷惑行為・営業・勧誘行為があった場合、またはオーガナイザーやスタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退会していただくことがあります。 * 参加費の返金・繰越は不可です。 ### **参加費について** 皆さまからの参加費は、よさこいアンバサダーである田中恵美子が、日本の高知発祥のよさこい鳴子踊りを世界に広めるための活動費として活用しています。 詳しくは、私とチームのウェブサイトをご覧ください。 🔗 [Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/) 皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております！

**Important:** **RSVP’ing on Meetup does not reserve your spot.** **To join this experience, you must sign up at [app.cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=gFc9uzrAdjG27m0xhW9J&utmSource=Meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the exact location and details.** **Update:** **This experience is sold out for women! Only a few spots remaining for men. Request your invite on [app.cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=gFc9uzrAdjG27m0xhW9J&utmSource=Meetup).** **Single this Valentine’s weekend?** Join Cinders and meet your matches over a cozy dinner. End the night with drinks at a nearby hidden bar with other Cinders singles! This experience is designed for singles in their **20s to 30s**. **What to Expect** 🍽 Dinner in an intimate group of 6-8 singles (balanced mix of men and women) in your age range curated through the Cinders app. 🍸 After dinner, your group heads to a nearby hidden bar where you'll meet up with a group of other Cinders singles for some drinks and a lively Friday-night scene. ✨ An intimate dinner that turns into a fun social night with a curated group of singles. The perfect way to start your Valentine’s weekend! **Experience Details** 📍 Downtown (exact location will be revealed to confirmed guest before the event) 📅 February 13 at 6:45pm 🎟️ $15 registration fee **[Sign up here](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=gFc9uzrAdjG27m0xhW9J&utmSource=Meetup)** **[Cinders](https://cinders.dating/?utmSource=meetup) is a social app that brings singles together through curated IRL social experiences.** Our app learns your preferences and who and what you're into, then matches you into IRL experiences with people you might like. We're all about fun, social connection, and friendships, and who knows.. maybe it turns into something more! **To join this event, you must sign up at [cinders.dating](https://app.cinders.dating/eventDetails?eventRef=gFc9uzrAdjG27m0xhW9J&utmSource=Meetup) and complete your profile. Only confirmed guests will receive the location and details.**

This Valentine's day, let's make new friends. 🎉 Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to grow your circle, this is your chance to connect, laugh, and have a great time with amazing people. New beginnings deserve new connections. Step out, say hello, and let 2026 be the year you build genuine, meaningful friendships. **Book tickets now & save money -** [https://toro14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toro14thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. EVENT COST: Early Bird - CAD$ 10 per person Regular Ticket - CAD$ 15 per person Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CAD$ 20 cash when you meet Tanya at the venue. **Our venue for the evening** \- Stout Irish Pub is spacious\, has comfortable seating and not very noisy\. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment\. **Here's how your evening is planned -** \- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Tanya\. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Tanya will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. \- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\. \- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 35 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\. **Why do we have tickets?** 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets for socialising at our meetups - [https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx](https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx) Making new friends -[ https://bit.ly/455TsWY](https://bit.ly/455TsWY) How to make people like you instantly - [https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT](https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT) Members review - [https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d](https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d)

Come join us at the lovely, well-lit, and cozy Theatre Centre Cafe for an hour and a half of silent writing (on whatever writing projects you will)! After silent writing is done, feel free to stay and chat or go as you please. If you are late you are welcome to join us (quietly and not disruptively). Please note this is a casual event, and we will NOT be critiquing each other’s work. **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: #TheTheatreCentre (no password, open access) Travel / Parking info: There is paid street parking as well as Green P underground parking located at 45 Abell St (2 mins walk from the venue) . Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

\*\*NOTE: This meetup currently lacks a regular host. (The current hosts are volunteers for online organizational purposes; they show up in person occasionally.) If you arrive and there is no host, don’t worry. Whoever is the longest-running member (or whoever wants to) can set the timer for the writing session. In this way, the meetup is self-sustaining, and not dependent on any one person. Thanks for your understanding.\*\* Join us for an hour of quiet writing, followed by an hour of (optional) socializing. \*\*SILENT WRITING BEGINS AT 1:15 PM. IF YOU'RE LATE, WELCOME! WE WILL IGNORE YOU (BECAUSE WE'RE BUSY WRITING) UNTIL 2:15 PM.\*\* This meetup is open to everyone, whether you’re writing a novel, blog, class paper, or journal entry—or something completely different. Anyone interested is welcome to attend :) LOCATION: 5 Elements Cafe, basement level RSVP: Please be advised that seating is first-come, first-served, even if you have RSVP'd. Seats are not reserved and we can't control how many other people are in the cafe. We recommend coming down to the basement to grab a spot before you buy anything, just in case. SCHEDULE: 1:00 to 1:15 PM: Arrive and get settled in. 1:15 to 2:15 PM: Write in silence for an hour. \*\*If you arrive after 1:15, please silently find your own place to sit. We'll welcome you to join the group at 2:15.\*\* 2:15 PM: Introduce yourself. We'll go in a circle; just say your name and 1–2 sentences about what you're writing. (E.g., "I'm Rudolph and I'm writing a non-fiction book about reindeer.") 2:20 PM onwards: Chill/leave. Chat, hang out, keep writing if you want, leave whenever.

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

This is a time where players of all ages, and skill levels can gather and enjoy a nice Sunday full of Chess!

Come attend a free in-person seminar where you will find out why you: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way And we cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215

This is an in-person meeting. At this meeting you will get answers to depression and anxiety. Find out the source of them and how to get rid of them. Did you know that unwanted emotions like anxiety, depression, unhappiness, loneliness, hopelessness, anger, fear, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not due to a chemical imbalance in your brain from some nebulous chemical reaction "by chance". Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio and Church of Scientology of Central Ohio.

Communication is everything in life! You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

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Join us for a casual chat over coffee & tea at Grandview Grind! Come out and meet some new people, enjoy your favorite drink, and make some new friends!