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, September 17th, 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 Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)

✨ **Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd** Hi everyone, we have an opportunity to come together as a group to serve the homeless and those at risk in our community. 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's needed that day (e.g., sorting food). We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles, laughter, and good energy. \*\*\* **Only 7 spots are available.** If you sign up, please do so with the intention of attending, the organization relies on our numbers for planning. \*\*\* **Quick One Time Free Registration** We'll need a few details, name, emergency contact, and a quick agreement checkbox, to keep everyone safe and coordinated. Once you're registered, head to our Events page and click "Register" on this event, that's it. Register here: [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) Events page: [https://torontojoy.org/events/](https://torontojoy.org/events/) **Arrival Information** When you arrive at Reception, 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 **Good to know:** ✦ Closed-toe shoes are required. ✦ Tie back long hair and wear minimal jewelry. ✦ Water will be provided, please ask reception for a bottle if you'd like one. ✦ Please arrive by 1:40 PM so we can assign roles before we start. ✦ If you can't make it due to an emergency, please message me as soon as possible 🙏 Grateful to serve alongside you. Amar and Team

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**

Garden Volunteering at Garden@Kimbourne

🌱 **Community Garden Volunteering at Garden@Kimbourne** More than 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on food banks right now. Half of what grows in this garden goes straight to one in Toronto's east end. We're looking for 5 to 10 people to come dig in, literally. New or experienced, doesn't matter. No skills needed, just intention to show up. You'll help with: ✦ Watering, weeding, harvesting ✦ Pruning, sowing, transplanting ✦ Removing invasive species ✦ Mixing soil and compost ✦ Sign painting and light carpentry for raised beds You'll pick up real permaculture basics along the way. And the food you help grow goes to people who need it this week, not someday. **Three steps to join** (takes a few minutes total): 1. Register with Toronto Joy (one-time): name, emergency contact, quick agreement checkbox. Register here: [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) 2\. Find this event on our Events page and click "Register\." Event page: [https://torontojoy.org/event/garden-volunteering-at-gardenkimbourne/](https://torontojoy.org/event/garden-volunteering-at-gardenkimbourne/) 3\. Fill out the short Garden Participation form on the event page\. If you sign up, please plan to actually show up. Spots are limited to 5-10 so we can keep it hands-on. **Good to know** ✦ Gloves and tools provided ✦ Closed-toe shoes recommended ✦ Bring your own sunscreen and water ✦ Meeting point: side lawn of Kimbourne Park United, 200 Wolverleigh Blvd ✦ Parking: street parking Come dig in.

🎵 Free Community Concert at Roy Thomson Hall

Spend the day at one of Toronto’s most iconic concert halls and enjoy a performance by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, completely free! The TSO is hosting an Open House at Roy Thomson Hall. Before the concert, you can explore the venue and **enjoy a variety of musical activities:** * Try playing different orchestral instruments * Compose a short piece and hear it performed by a TSO musician on the spot * Visit creative stations and enjoy face painting * Take a self-guided tour of Roy Thomson Hall * Watch performances by TSO musicians and special guests At 2:00 PM, the full Toronto Symphony Orchestra will perform a one-hour concert led by conductors Gustavo Gimeno and Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser. ✅ Participation is completely free 🎫 **Concert tickets for our group are limited**, so registration through TryToronto is required **📍 Meeting point:** Roy Thomson Hall **👩 Group Host:** Vera **Register on [TryToronto website](https://trytoronto.org/events/food-bank-sep)** **Our Instagram: [@try_toronto_](https://www.instagram.com/try_toronto_)**

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.

Alternity Coffee Shop

Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups as we enjoy a wonderful Saturday with a fun leisure walk through parts of Port Credit and also check out some of the live Street performances as well. Many of us will return to our gathering place after our walk for dinner, cold beverages and the sun set. \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) 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 out to Port Credit, near the water and also to check out all the amazing live music during there annual blues and jazz festival. Event Details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer) **Event Details:** **Port Credit Nature Walk with the Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival** \*We can stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group shots and share some laughs \*Check out some awesome live music during the walk (Many bands will be playing this afternoon) \*Play a couple fun ice breaker games as well to help build some bonds \*Great way to make new connections and build upon our existing friendships \*Head for dinner and beverages after the walk and festival \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time, Parking and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet out side of **Stonehooker Brewing Company, 866 Lakeshore Road East Mississauga, O**N **L5E 1E1.** \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) **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 :) \*If you need a ride (leave a comment below and someone might be in your neighbourhood) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon! :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Building Hope Gala Dinner

The Shalom Catholic Community in Toronto is hosting a Building Hope Gala Dinner to raise funds for the construction of the Espaço Educativo de Paz (Educational Space for Peace) in Lubango, Angola. [Register here ](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/building-hope-gala-dinner) Lubango is home to many families living in extreme poverty. The Shalom mission there currently serves the local community through prayer groups, home visits, and the distribution of food to approximately 30 families. One of the greatest challenges the missionaries face is the lack of a safe and dedicated space where children and youth can gather, learn, and grow. Access to even basic medical care is also very limited. The Espaço Educativo de Paz will provide a place of hope for approximately 80 children and adolescents. It will offer educational support, vocational training, faith formation, recreational activities, and a health post to meet basic medical needs. By attending the gala dinner—or by making a donation—you can help make this project a reality and offer these young people a brighter future.

End of Summer Brunch

Shamrock Bowl: 5-Pin Bowling

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.