Chess Clubs Toronto

BYOB(oardgames) Chess & Board Games Night

Please note this event is now taking place at my buildings Social Lounge Area. My building address will be shared after RSVP. Tea and snacks will be provided. Whether you’re into chess, board games, or both, this is your chance to meet fellow players, enjoy some friendly competition, and see what our community is all about. All skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your favorite game or try something new from my collection. All skill levels and ages welcome! All proceeds go towards covering meetup fees and acquiring new games for the group. Whatsgroup group created here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNPCVwM99MH145x35cktL9?mode=gi_t

BYOB(oardgames) Chess & Board Games Night

Please note this event is now taking place at my buildings Social Lounge Area. My building address will be shared after RSVP. Tea and snacks will be provided. Whether you’re into chess, board games, or both, this is your chance to meet fellow players, enjoy some friendly competition, and see what our community is all about. All skill levels and ages welcome. Bring your favorite game or try something new from my collection. All skill levels and ages welcome! All proceeds go towards covering meetup fees and acquiring new games for the group. Whatsgroup group created here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FNPCVwM99MH145x35cktL9?mode=gi_t

BOOKCLUB: Osamu Dazai, The Setting Sun

Join us for the July meeting of **World Fiction Club**, a monthly book club in Toronto focused on fiction from around the world, published between 1500 and 1950. For our July meeting, we are beginning our Q3 Japan quarter. **Book:** Osamu Dazai, *The Setting Sun* **Translator:** Juliet Winters Carpenter, Tuttle **Literary region:** Asia **Country:** Japan **Period:** 1900–1950 **Date:** Sunday, July 26, 2026 **Time:** 2:00–4:00 PM **Location:** Dineen Outpost - 1042 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1Z5 *The Setting Sun* was first published in 1947 and is one of Osamu Dazai's major works. Set in postwar Japan, the novel follows an aristocratic family as inherited class structures collapse and older social codes lose their authority. **Discussion focus** * Postwar Japan * Class decline * Family collapse * Gender and social expectation * Moral exhaustion * Self-destruction and survival * What changes when an old social order disappears You do not need an academic background. Come prepared to discuss the book, ask questions, and listen carefully to others. Please RSVP only if you are reasonably sure you can attend. Spots are limited to keep the discussion focused.

Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters Weekly Meeting - IN-PERSON

At Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters, we're more than just a club - we're a community. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Guests are welcome. There is no fee to visit. We meet at: Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Second Floor, RM# 200. Directions to the room can be viewed at the following link: [https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome](https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome) Members of Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills with a friendly, helpful, and encouraging group of people. As a year-round club, attendance varies depending on the season. A typical meeting involves 25-30 active members and 2-5 guests. Guests are able to: • Meet a great group of people • Participate in Table Topics • Share feedback at the end Members receive: • Learning materials • Monthly Toastmasters magazine • Access to Pathways • Online resources through Toastmasters International • An Easy-speak.org account to track speech progress We look forward to seeing you!

Silent Bookclub Meeting #81 (Bookstore Crawl and Riverdale Park)

The next event will be a two parter, bringing back a fan favourite! On Sunday July 19, we will be doing our second Bookstore Crawl (think pub crawl but for books)! We'll meet in the East End (location TBD) and then visit a few bookstores before finally ending at Riverdale Park for our regular Silent Book Club event. Please RSVP if you're planning on coming so we can plan appropriately! To help cover the costs of meetup fees, we will be taking optional donations for this event. If you're inclined to, feel free to send any amount you're comfortable with to harresh.s@hotmail.com, or bring cash to the event. Please note that this is entirely optional and not required to join the event! All proceeds will go towards fees for this event and future events, as well as meetup fees.

Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters Club

SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE! If you’re interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills at an entertaining, educational and inspirational meeting, please visit us … it’s free! We meet weekly on Wednesday evenings. The location or link will be sent to those who confirm attendance. Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club is a place where strangers become friends, where new ideas and experiences are shared. With a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experiences, our members are an interesting and diverse group. Regardless of whether you are a professional, student, stay at home parent, job seeker or a retiree, you will find something of value at Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters club. Please feel welcome to visit us! Contact our Vice President of Membership at karen.goodyear333@gmail.com for details.

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**

Silent Bookclub Meeting #82 (RSVP REQUIRED)

Note you will need to RSVP to attend our event this Saturday July 25 at Danu Social House. You can RSVP here: https://luma.com/k92i2yit

Toastmasters - Brainwave Speakers - weekly meeting

**Visitors are always welcome!** Drop by and experience a Toastmasters club first hand. Brainwave Speakers is an open club Toastmasters Club. Everyone is welcome. If you are committed to growing as a speaker and leader, and want to do it in a supportive social atmosphere, we'd love to meet you! **Meetings are every Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.** Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. for a social/networking session. Directions and information can be found at https://1001005.toastmastersclubs.org/ Contact us at vpm-1001005@toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters of Cedarbrae Club

At Toastmasters of Cedarbrae, our meetings are conducted in a casual, relaxed style that allows for individual creativity. You will be in a supportive and positive learning environment. Our membership reflects a diversity of careers, ethnic backgrounds, ages, and experience levels. Visit our club as a guest every Monday at 7:30 PM EST! We meet online on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Monday of every month and in person at the Scarborough Village Community Centre on the 2nd Monday of each month (3600 Kingston Road) Register to receive the Zoom password for our virtual meeting. Contact us for more info: cedarbrae.tm@gmail.com

Monthly Games Event

Build Your Speaking Confidence: MidTown Toastmasters • Virtual Meeting

**Ready to get better at speaking in front of a room and leading with confidence?** MidTown Toastmasters is a friendly, diverse club that meets twice a month to practice real public-speaking skills in a supportive environment. **What to expect** * Quick orientation for newcomers * Prepared member speeches * Table Topics impromptu speaking * Encouraging feedback that helps you improve right away Take the first step toward becoming a more confident communicator. **Guests are always welcome.** You are invited to try a few meetings as a guest before deciding to join. There is never pressure to speak on your first visit. **New here?** Message us here on Meetup with any questions. **Where** St. Matthew's United Church Oakwood Room 729 St. Clair Avenue West (St. Clair & Christie) **Learn More About Our Club:** Club’s Website: **[https://torontomidtowntoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/](https://torontomidtowntoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/)** Our club meets online every 2nd Monday of each month, and meets in-person every fourth Monday of each month (holidays excepted). **\-\-\-** **Here's what our previous guests (from August 25) said about our club:** * "It was engaging from start to end" * "I'm very impressed by how the evaluators notice everything." * "I enjoyed practicing my active listening." * "The report on the filler words is useful. I can see myself improving with this feedback."