The Heart and Stroke Foundation Hamilton Region is a meet up group to inform the community of our public upcoming events in the Hamilton region. The Foundation encourages everyone to come join our events by participating, volunteering or cheering on others in the community who have also been personally touched by heart disease and stroke. Our Mission The Heart and Stroke Foundation, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through …

"It is more blessed to give than to receive"...that pretty much sums up the purpose of this group. This is a bit of an experiment, the power of the group will rely on the heroes that join, and the great things we can do together. This group's aim is to help out where we can...sounds simple, well...there are many good people out there that would love to lend a helping hand...there is no greater joy than devoting your energy to a good cause. So instead of volunteer red tape, this group will seek o …

Project417 is a registered charity in Canada with programs in the Toronto area, across Canada, and the US. We engage volunteers and guide them in meaningful programs which meet the homeless where they live - out on the street, in shelters or drop-ins, and food banks. One of our Homeless Street Outreach programs is called the Sandwich Run, which we have been facilitating for over 15 years. A sandwich run involves volunteers delivering nutritious bag lunches to homeless street people by walking …

Ever dreamed of making a difference that leaves a lasting impact in the lives of children and adults at risk...at home and around the world, but felt that you alone could not make a difference ? Ever thought of combining your skills, resources, abilities and efforts with people of like minds, and together move "mountains" or bring sustaining change in the lives of the less fortunate...orphanages, widows & children of slain soldiers, projects that will help the poor etc. ? In other words..you wan …

This is a working group of volunteers and staff at CultureLink Settlement Services, an agency serving newcomers to Toronto. Our mandate is to  create opportunities for the transfer of wisdom across cultures and across generations, on environmental issues such as climate change, energy conservation, recycling, and sustainable transportation. The Committee develops ideas for CultureLink programming and ways to "green" CultureLink's operations and procurement. The activities of the committee includ …

Would you like to get involved in the community doing service projects and meeting great like-minded individuals? The Rotaract Club of Mississauga is an international and local volunteer service and professional development organization of students and young professionals from 18 to 30 years of age. Rotaract is committed to making a difference locally and globally through service projects that help those less fortunate. To learn more about the club, please email info@rotaractmississauga.com

This group is for members and invited guests of CultureLink's Bike Host Program. You can become a Bike Host Multilingual Cycling Ambassadors only if you are a responsible adult who is willing to commit 30 volunteer hours within next 4 months, hold a PR card, can speak English and one other language, and pass group interview. Please contact CultureLink for more information or to register for this program.

We are a group of volunteer knitters and crocheters who have come together using our heads, hands and hearts to collectively make strips to sew into blankets that will be donated to local charities for those in need.

The Shaolin culture, once found only in the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan province of China is here in Toronto. Join a growing community of Shaolin enthusiasts whose aim is to help the communities here and nearby. Learn traditional Shaolin kung fu, qi gong/chi kung, and discuss chan buddhism philosophy in Toronto. Also participate in many great and fun activities with like minded people including Shaolin Retreat camping, sporting events, parties, and general get together.  Join in volunteer eff …

NEAT (Newcomers Explore and Appreciate Toronto) is a Walking group organized by volunteers of the Mentorship Programs at  CultureLink Settlement Services. New Torontonians are curious about their city and walking is the most healthy and inexpensive way to explore new places. But where to go and how they can learn more about the culture and history while enjoying the walking? Many of the newcomers found “Toronto Doors Open” an intriguing event, but it only happens once a year. On the other hand, …

Im tired of being excluded from jobs by slick companies that wont give me a chance because im a male with a disability and BULLIED and HARRASSED IN THE WORKPLACE. I HAVE 10 years postsecondary education. IT IS NOT A CRIME TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> IT is NOT A SIN TO STAND UP FOR MYSELF> I DONT NEED TO TAKE BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE< IN SCHOOL< IN THE MARKETPLACE IN CHURCH OR AS A CUSTOMER ENOUGH IS ENOUGH IM A HUMAN BEING I WILL NOT APOLOGIZE FOR STANDING UP FOR MYSELF I DONT NEED TO BE INSULTED I …

Since 1930, the Rotary Club of Etobicoke has been doing work in our community and abroad. Our focus is on fellowship, fun, and doing good work in the world. On the third Wednesday of each month, we meet for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Crooked Cue, for an event we've called our "Big Ideas Forum". Everyone is welcome. You can also check us out on the web, http://www.rotaryetobicoke.org, on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/RotaryEtobicoke, or on Twitter, @RotaryEtob. Come meet …

The Kindness of Strangers Want to be a part of making someone’s day? The intention is to use our everyday skills in order to make someone’s day just a little brighter. How? You ask. Not sure yet. Consider it a work in progress. I don’t have all the answers yet but I’m sure things will fall into place. The first meeting will be a generative thinking session (brainstorming) to understand our interests and skills and how they can best be applied. These will not be pre-organized events rather we wil …

Dare to be a Dandelion believes in the beauty and authenticity of all living things. Much like a dandelion, we often undervalue ourselves though we have so many wonderful gifts to share with the world. Dare to be a Dandelion explores how to live your authentic self and explore your true potential to improve your life and the world around you. This is a group for people to come together in their search for authenticity, purpose and passion in life. Its aim is to help individuals not only imagine …

CALLING ALL DOWNTOWN TORONTO MOMS AND DADS! We’re a group of neighbourhood moms and dads who get-together regularly for playdates and outings for our infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  If you are a family with young children, we’d love to meet you! We have great team of volunteer organizers and we aim to find activities that are low-cost and local!Some of our activities centre around our neighbourhood (Trinity-Bellwoods), but other outings take us across the city. Our events include neighbourh …

Toronto Net Tuesday is a place for nonprofits, social enterprises and social purpose businesses to come together to learn about technology trends, issues and tools, share stories and build new relationships. Toronto Net Tuesday is run by TechSoup Canada (http://techsoupcanada.ca/) and is a part of the global NetSquared community (http://www.netsquared.org).

A service club that work to support children programs in Toronto and around the world.

Vegetarian? Vegan? You've come to the right place! We are a social group for people who have committed to a vegetarian, vegan, or raw vegan diet. Join us at as many or as few events as you like! Membership Guidelines: All members need to use their real first name and have an identifiable photo on their profile. Why? We are a real group that meets in real life! Having a photo of yourself and using your real first name allows organizers to identify members at meetups, so you don't miss out on the …

"Little one, whoever you are, wherever you are, there are little ones just like you all over the world." - Mem Fox Heart Transformers is a group for everyone interested in promoting human welfare and basic human values, such as love and compassion. The group is founded on the fundamental belief that we all deserve love, compassion, and respect. We will show love and compassion not only in our daily lives, but we will also engage in various initiatives/activities that seek to help one anot …

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” Do you have a passion for adventure, travel, sports, exploring new environments, discovering new cultures, lifelong learning, challenging yourself, personal growth, human potential, community building, volunteering, positive social and environmental impact? Would you like to be part of a vibrant community of fun, down-to-earth, adventurous, like-minded souls? We all love the feeling of anticipation be …

Computer graphics or CG covers anything related to images or drawings created or manipulated on a computer.  CG can be achieved either by writing code or pushing a mouse.  CG covers fields as diverse as computational photography, augmented reality, mapping, GIS, spatial databases, computer vision, image processing, remote sensing, photogrammetry, digital cinema, 3D stereoscopic creation and display as well as the usual perception that computer graphics is things like 3D animation, video editing, …

Project417 does a number of outreach activities such as Sandwich, Latenight outreach to women involved in sex work, operates a safe houses for women flee situation of human trafficking and we also do a number of country trips. Project417 is a Christian based organization.

I'm a new mom and want to meet other moms in central Toronto. I was a member of other Mommy Groups but through my experience and talking with other moms and moms to be about what they want in a great group, I decided to start this one- so WELCOME! You have taken the first step in becoming involved in an energetic, dynamic and fun group. In this group we are not about the numbers but the quality of the meetups. This group is for Moms to make friends for their babies/toddlers and for themselves or …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. DIRECTIONS: We meet in the "Central Conference Dining Room". (1st floor, main hospital building) @ St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto). Enter from the south side of central portion of St. Joseph's Health Centre. If you like, ask for directions to the Central Conference Dining Room from the person behind the main informatio …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. This meetup group is designed to become a support network for friends, family and caregivers related or close to people with mental health challenges. Many families understand the dramatic emotional burden of dealing with loved ones with mental health challenges. Family and friends are relied upon to support those affected …

The Toronto SharePoint Users Group (TSPUG) launched in 2006 to support the SharePoint community in southern Ontario. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at KPMG (Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 4600) in downtown Toronto . Each meeting features a catered social, Q&A, and a featured presentation. All are welcome! TSPUG members also host the Toronto SharePoint Camp. This free, volunteer-run event is held on a Saturday using the CodeCamp format (see also: CodeCamp Manifesto). The …

Do you like ballroom and Latin dancing, but are self-conscious on the dance floor? We are a group that is dedicated to learning International Ballroom dancing whch covers only 10 dances.  You will be learning how to waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, quick step, rumba, tango, samba and jive, etc. We are primarily a group for beginners, but ballroom dancers of all levels are welcome and can benefit. Weekly lessons are held at a central location on the Bloor-Danforth subway line, just steps from a subway st …

Do you have a sense that there could be much more to your life's experience? Have you been looking for a way to know yourself and grow on a very deep level? Look no further. Welcome to the Halton (Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Milton) and Niagara (St. Catharines) FREE MEDITATION GROUPS! Achieve energetic balance and inner peace. Relieve stress and sleep soundly. Experience universal connection and joy! In each of our free classes, we: Perform guided meditation led by one of many experienc …