Charity Groups Toronto

Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd (Toronto)

✨ **Community Meal Service at Good Shepherd** We're heading back to Good Shepherd to serve meals for people experiencing homelessness and those at risk. Last time we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prep pasta. **Only 6 spots!** **How to sign up** 1. **Create your Toronto Joy free account**. It's one-time only and takes about 2 minutes. We ask for an emergency contact and a safety agreement so everyone is looked after. [https://torontojoy.org/register/](https://torontojoy.org/register/) 2. **Go to the event page**, look for November 14 Good Shepherd, and click "Register." [https://torontojoy.org/event/community-meal-service-at-good-shepherd-toronto-4/](https://torontojoy.org/event/community-meal-service-at-good-shepherd-toronto-4/) Already have an account? Skip to step 2. ***Only people registered on our website can reserve a spot.* We share the event on various platforms, so sign-ups occur on the website.** If you sign up, please plan to attend. Good Shepherd counts on our numbers. **When you arrive** Check in at Reception. Staff will take you to the volunteer room, where you can leave your things in a locker and meet the group. **Good to know** ✦ Closed-toe shoes required ✦ Tie back long hair; keep jewelry minimal ✦ Water is available; just ask Reception ✦ Can't make it? Message me as soon as you can 🙏 Full guidelines on what to wear and safety: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) Grateful to serve alongside you. Amar and Team

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.

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.

Japanese × English Language Exchange | Free Cafe Hop Series ☕

📝 Don’t worry about the waitlist! We use it to balance English and Japanese speakers. Everyone gets approved. 📝 キャンセル待ちでもご安心ください！英語・日本語話者のバランス調整のためで、全員参加OKです。 —日本語の説明は下部にあります— Practise Japanese or English with native speakers at a different Toronto cafe every time! No Entry Fee ☕🇯🇵🇨🇦 Every session is at a new local cafe, so you get to discover new spots while making friends and levelling up your language skills. 📍 This week: Alternity, 333 Bloor St W (near Spadina / St. George stations) 🕐 Time: Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 💵 Entry: FREE! 🎉 ☕ Drink purchase required: Alternity is hosting us, so please order at least one drink when you arrive! How it works: ⏱ Round 1: 25 min in English, then 25 min in Japanese 🔄 Switch partners ⏱ Round 2: 25 min in English, then 25 min in Japanese We’ll pair you up by level, so beginners are welcome! Who it’s for: ✅ Japanese speakers who want to practise English ✅ English speakers learning Japanese (any level) ✅ Anyone who wants to make new friends in Toronto ⚠️ Spots are limited! If you can’t make it, please cancel your RSVP so someone on the waitlist can join. Hosted by Tomodachi Toronto 👻 Ask for Johnny or Shutaro when you arrive! 📸 Instagram: @tomodachi_toronto This event is free to support Toronto’s Japanese community, in partnership with Canappon (カナッポン), Toronto’s Japanese-language hub for housing, jobs, events and more 🇯🇵🇨🇦. New to Toronto? Check them out at canappon.com! 【日英交流カフェ巡り】 毎回トロントの違うカフェで、ネイティブスピーカーと日本語・英語を練習できる交流会です！☕🇯🇵🇨🇦 新しいカフェを開拓しながら、楽しく語学練習と友達作りをしましょう。 📍 場所：Alternity（333 Bloor St W／Spadina駅・St. George駅近く） 🕐 日時：11月19日（木）18:00〜20:00 💵 参加費：無料！🎉 ☕ ワンドリンク制：Alternityさんのご厚意で開催しているので、お一人様1ドリンク以上のご注文をお願いします！ 流れ： ⏱ ラウンド1：英語25分 → 日本語25分 🔄 パートナーチェンジ ⏱ ラウンド2：英語25分 → 日本語25分 レベル別にペアを組むので、初心者の方も大歓迎です！ こんな方におすすめ： ✅ 英語を練習したい日本語話者の方 ✅ 日本語を勉強中の英語話者の方（レベル不問） ✅ トロントで新しい友達を作りたい方 ⚠️ 定員があります！参加できなくなった場合は、キャンセル待ちの方のためにRSVPの取り消しをお願いします。 主催：Tomodachi Toronto 👻 当日はJohnnyかShutaroに声をかけてください！ 📸 Instagram：@tomodachi_toronto 本イベントは、トロントの日本人コミュニティを応援するため、Canappon（カナッポン）さんと一緒に無料で開催しています 🇯🇵🇨🇦 住まい・求人・イベントなど、トロント生活に役立つ情報が満載です。トロントに来たばかりの方はぜひcanappon.comをチェックしてみてください！

HAT and Toronto Oasis Get-Together

**Join us the 4th Friday of every month at 6 pm at Cherie Bistro for a get-together jointly hosted by the Humanist Association of Toronto and Toronto Oasis. Catch up with friends and welcome new people. Please RSVP on Meetup so that we can make reservations.**

Mandarin-English Exchange

Hello Everybody! 【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）, near the Union Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of the Longo's supermarket] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 【位置通常会在longo's超市前面】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】 【位置通常會在longo's超市前面】

OM Chanting (indoor)

Welcome ! OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential. OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace . A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio . \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- EVENT DETAILS: address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas). We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water. Looking forward to seeing you ! For more information about Om Chanting, please visit: [https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/) Much Love, Veda Cell: 416-845-9375

The Wilderness Brothers (Sudbury)

Contact Alex for location and information.

Practical Philosophy Social!

Get to know your fellow hikers more intimately with a night of Practical Philosophy. In partnership with the Practical Philosophy Meetup I thought it would be a fun a social ! **How does it work?** We select a topic like monogomy vs pologomy and divide people in groups of 6-8 with a moderator (so conservations are respectful) ten questions are asked and everyone has a chance to give their take on the subject. Get to know your fellow hikers on a deeper level! You may be surprised! **Opposing views are of course**

Evening Social in Kensington Market

Sunday Stroll - West Don Trail

Inner Heart of Music

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.