Community Support Toronto

🐐 Riverdale Farm & Playground Meetup

🐓 **Farm Animals, Fresh Air & New Friends!** Join us for a fun family day at Riverdale Farm! This is one of Toronto's hidden gems where kids can explore the farm, see animals up close, run around outdoors, and enjoy the playground while moms connect and build community. Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. 🐴 Meet horses 🐐 Visit goats 🐓 See chickens 🐑 Spot sheep 🛝 Enjoy the playground 🌳 Explore the walking paths 🗓️ Event Details 📍 Date: June 27th ⏰ Time: 12:00 📌 Location: Riverdale Farm 💰 Cost: FREE 🎒 What to Bring: ✔️ Water bottles ✔️ Snacks ✔️ Comfortable shoes ✔️ Stroller if needed ✔️ Camera for cute farm photos 🐄 After the Farm Depending on the group, we may: 🛝 Spend extra time at the playground 🍦 Grab a treat nearby 📸 Take group photos 🌳 Enjoy a picnic 💬 Let the kids play while moms chat No rush. No pressure. Just a relaxed day together. 🤎 Why Join? ✨ Meet other Black moms in the GTA ✨ Help your children make new friends ✨ Build your village and support system ✨ Enjoy affordable family activities ✨ Create lasting memories together Making friends as adults can be hard. Making friends as moms can feel almost impossible. That's exactly why we're creating these opportunities to connect, laugh, and build genuine friendships—one outing at a time. 📲 Join Our WhatsApp Group: Link will be provided to members 👥 About the Group 🤎 Organized by: Alisha 🌸 Black Moms Social Club GTA A community for Black mothers looking to make friends, build meaningful connections, attend family-friendly events, and create a supportive village for themselves and their children. 📧 Questions? Reach out anytime! 😊

Local Social Host Sign-Up: Lunches, Drinks & Curated Experiences

**Want to help bring your city’s community together?** We’re looking for local hosts to organize small group lunches, evening drinks, mixers, movie get-togethers and curated experiences. **No experience necessary,** just a friendly attitude, some local knowledge, and a willingness to meet a few new people. After each event, we’ll send a short feedback form so we can improve and support you. The host will also be able to provide feedback so we can learn what worked and what didn't. **[Click here](https://form.questionscout.com/6926c9ab87a828a5c11a79fc)** to apply and get started: if you’re selected, we’ll reach out for a quick screening call.

Anxiety and Depression Peer Support 20s, 30s

This is an in person event! Join our anxiety and depression peer support group where we'll: 1. Share experiences about anxiety and depression 2. Hear others' struggles with anxiety and depression, so you don't feel alone 3. Hear victory stories, feel inspired that healing is possible 4. Build connections based on the common experience of mental illness and anxiety Positive social interaction, supporting others, and sharing our thoughts, all associated with positive mental health outcomes.

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**

High Park Nature Walk

St.Vladimir Toastmasters Overcome Fear of Public Speaking (In Person & Online)

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**

Family Picnic at Trinity Bellwoods Park (Picnic Area #6)

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.

CANADA DAY Social Walk in Lakefront Promenade Park (Music, Barbecue Fireworks)

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups on **Canada Day** for a very relaxing and fun leisure nature walk through lovely **Lakefront Promenade Park** on the east edge of **Port Credit** This will be a beautiful walk and wonderful mental and physical "getaway" for the day. Followed by Dinner and Fire Works (Optional) We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure! More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) 416-915-6677 Event Details: **CANADA DAY Social Leisure Walk in Lakefront Promenade Park (with Music, Barbecue, Fireworks following walk)** A great day as we explore some of the best area's on the east side of Port Credit near the water and walking trails -We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another \*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and release all the stress built up from a week at work \*A great event for barbecue and/or beer lovers too :) **Bonus:** \*Stick around after if you like as we will enjoy outdoor music and barbecue followed by Canada Day Fire Works over looking the water \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** **Parking Car when arriving:** \*Park your cars behind the Brewery (lots of parking) then meet us out front. Look for me (Steve) and the group. (easy to find) (In between Dixie and Cawthra right on the Lakeshore) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) Free parking behind the Brewery :) \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 4:00 pm, and will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Vegan Potluck at Christie Pits

Sunday Park, Trail and Neighbourhood Walk! (with Patio Dinner Party after)

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun Sunday social leisure nature walk that will include trails, parks and cool neighbourhoods in the Yonge and Eglinton area. The day will continue after the walk with a patio party with pizza and burger specials for the group! **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30 p.m.) This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see. More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **Sunday Park, Trail and Neighbourhood Walk! (with Patio Dinner Party after)** -During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, café break, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another \*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and (re) connect with some wonderful people **Bonus after our Leisure Nature Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Patio with Friends Party at an iconic venue with Burger and Pizza specials for the group! **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at out front of the **Burger Priest (2 Eglinton Avenue)** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30 p.m.) **Drivers & Free Parking:** Plenty of parking on Yonge and residential too :) Free parking on Duplex, one street west of Yonge :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-