Community Support Toronto

Forest Hill Walking & Making Friends 🚶‍♀️🤝

**📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026** **🕔 5:00 PM** **📍 Meeting point:** *Second Cup Café,* 415 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5P 2W3 Come join us for a relaxed walk around **Forest Hill** and a chance to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy some fresh air together! Whether you’re new to the area or simply looking to connect with friendly people, everyone is welcome. 😊 **What to expect:** * 🚶 A casual group walk around Forest Hill * 💬 Friendly conversations and introductions * 🤝 An easygoing opportunity to make new friends * 🌳 A relaxed Sunday evening outdoors **Meeting point:** *Second Cup Café,* 415 Spadina Rd **Time:** Please arrive a few minutes early so we can start walking together at 5:00 PM. Come as you are, bring comfortable shoes, and let’s have a great evening together!

Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)

✨ **Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd** An opportunity to come together as a group to serve the homeless and those at risk in our community. **Registration** Toronto Joy is now using our website as the main place to stay connected and register for events. **To attend this event, please visit:** [https://torontojoy.org](https://torontojoy.org/) *After completing the quick registration, please select this specific event. This helps us prepare, stay connected, and make sure everything is organized for everyone attending.* *** During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar, but the tasks may vary depending on what is needed that day (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles, laughter, and good energy. Every session gives us an opportunity to come together, support the community, and share meaningful moments while serving alongside one another. *** **Only 6 spots are available.** If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, as the organization relies on our numbers for planning. We will send a reconfirmation message closer to the date, and if any spots become available, we will reach out to those on the waiting list. *** **Arrival Information** When you arrive at Reception, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group. Below are simple guidelines on what to wear, safety, and other things to know: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) *** **Good to know:** • Closed-toe shoes are required. • Tie back long hair and wear minimal jewelry. • Water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bottle if you prefer. • **Please arrive by** **1:40 PM at the latest** so we can plan who will be doing which roles and begin together. • If you can’t make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏 Grateful to serve alongside you.

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 week, we are having an outdoor meeting right in the midst of nature at David Balfour Park (near the fountain area).**

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.

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**

Photography Walk: Sunset @ Biidaasige Park West (Cherry St. & Commissioners St.)

🎨 City Quest: Yorkville

**Explore Toronto. Solve clues. Meet great people.** Toronto City Quest is more than a walking tour and more than a scavenger hunt. It's an **interactive social adventure** designed to help you discover the city - and connect with the people exploring it alongside you. Our first quest takes us through Yorkville, one of Toronto's most iconic neighbourhoods. Together we'll uncover **public art, hidden laneways, galleries, historic landmarks,** and surprising stories that most people walk past without noticing. Along the route you'll complete observation challenges, discuss fun questions, and solve small clues that reveal Yorkville from a new perspective. At each stop, you'll also take part in engaging conversations inspired by the places we visit, making it easy to get to know other participants naturally. **What to expect:** 🔍 Interactive city quest challenges 🎨 Public art, murals, sculptures, galleries, and hidden gems 📖 Fascinating stories about Yorkville's history and culture 💬 Conversation prompts inspired by each location 🤝 A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where it's easy to meet new people 📸 Plenty of photo opportunities **Route** **📍 Start:** Safe Hands Sculpture (Bloor-Yonge Station) **🏁 Finish:** Village of Yorkville Park (Yorkville Rock) **Duration:** Approximately 1.5-2 hours Whether you've lived in Toronto for years or have just arrived, you'll leave having discovered something new - not only about the city, but also about the people around you. 💙 **No competition. No pressure. Just curiosity, conversation, and discovery.** **🙍‍♀️ Meet Your Host:** Vika - a communication coach, educator, and the creator of Toronto City Quest. She created these quests to combine her passions for storytelling, communication, and discovering the hidden details that make Toronto unique. Contact number for the host, exact meeting spot, and other details will be shared with you right after registration, in the comments of this event. If you have any questions — feel free to message us! 💙

Sunday Stroll - Muir Gardens / Sherwood Park

Colouring and Chill: Village by the Grange

Beaches Mental Wellness - In Person

🚶🏾‍♀️Wednesday Walks: Riverdale Park East 🚶‍♀️

Board Games and Social