Beach Metro Community News

Al-Anon
2025-12-17 19:15 (America/Toronto)
Al-Anon meets Wednesdays 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-12-17 11:00 | Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Avenue
Lunch for adults in the community. Format may vary.

The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of Its Kind
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Danforth Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4C 5P2
Co-authors Lynne D. DiStefano and Dan Schneider pay tribute to a centuries-old house form that graces landscapes across the province. The Ontario Cottage: Perfect of Its Kind examines the timeless appeal of this humble abode. The presentation considers the cottage houseform from a number of perspectives. It will be fully illustrated with photographs by Steven Evans, a well-known Toronto photographer, and with illustrations by Ho Yin Lee, an architect. Come to gain a better understanding of the Ontario Cottage and what makes built form appealing. Comments and questions will be welcomed after the presentation.

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-12-16 11:00 | St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada

Holiday Jam Nite
2025-12-15 19:00 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Bring your voice, your instrument, and join us for a fun, relaxed jam session on well-known seasonal songs and carols. All skill levels are welcome – even complete beginners; all you need is enthusiasm to make music together. All ages are welcome! Info: beachunitedchurch.com

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-12-15 11:00 | Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Rd

Charles Dickens’ 'A Christmas Carol' Dramatic Reading
2025-12-14 15:30 | Beaches Presbyterian Church, 65 Glen Manor Drive, Toronto, M4E 3V3
Beaches Presbyterian Church hosts a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, featuring Tom Allen and a stellar line up of readers and musicians. This is also a charitable fundraising event and this year’s funds go to support a local Food Bank. Refreshments and snacks also included. To reserve tickets or get more info please contact the church at office@beacheschurch.org or call 416-699-5871.

Christmas Programme and Luncheon
2025-12-14 11:30 - 14:00 | Danforth Gospel Hall, 2237 Danforth Ave., Toronto
A time of singing carols and hearing a Christmas message followed by a free community Christmas luncheon.

Grow Wild With Us
2025-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The Artiful Gallery, 1551 Kingston Road, Toronto, M1N1R9
The Artiful Gallery and The Ground Crew Toronto are teaming up to support Toronto east end pollinators this winter!
Come explore, create and take home meaningful earth friendly gifts.

Toronto Contra Dance
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:30 | St. Barnabas Church Hall, 175 Hampton Ave, Toronto, M4K 2Z3
December 13 – Contra Dance on the Danforth!
The Toronto Contra season keeps rolling — come dance with us!
Shake off the week and jump into a night filled with music, movement, and pure community joy.
✨ Featuring:
Caller Drew Delaware leading the moves, with Jon Cannon + Lea Kirstein — plus our amazing open band musicians keeping the tunes flowing and the energy high!
🕖 Schedule:
7:00 PM – Beginner lesson (no partner or experience needed!)
7:30 PM – Dance the night away!
😷 Mask-mandatory
💧 Bring a refillable water bottle
🥟 Samosas are back — and they always sell out fast!
💰 Sliding scale: $7–$35 (kids 16 & under free)
It costs about $22 per dancer to keep the lights on and the music playing — your generosity (or bringing your friends!) helps keep the magic alive.
📍 St. Barnabas Church Hall, 175 Hampton Ave (near Chester Station)
🌐 www.tcdance.org
Tag your dance buddies, lace up your shoes, and come share the Contra joy! ❤️

Christmas Concert 'Rejoice Greatly!'
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh blvd, Toronto, M4C 1S2
Join us for our fourth annual Family Friendly Christmas Concert! Get in the Christmas spirit! A concert of seasonal solos, instrumentals and fun sing-along carols. Admission is free, food bank donations would be greatly appreciated. There will be refreshments and a little bake sale after the concert. We are an affirming church & fully accessible – absolutely everyone is welcome!

Scarborough Harmony Chorus presents "Snow Day - An A Cappella Concert"
2025-12-13 14:00 | Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., Toronto
An afternoon of popular and holiday music. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. for craft and bake sale. Tickets $25 online at www.scarboroughharmonychorus.com or at the door (14 years and under free). SHC is a non-profit, women’s community chorus singing a cappella music in four-part harmony.

AA
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
AA meets Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info: 416-691-1113

Pancake Breakfast
2025-12-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., Toronto
Annual community pancake breakfast and social hosted by the Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council. Please bring a non-perishable item or new unwrapped toy for donation.

Christmas Miracles: The Magic of Hope
2025-12-12 19:30 | Birchcliff Bluffs United Church, 33 East Road, Scarborough, M1N1Z9
An entertaining evening of Christmas stories and music. Storytellers: Avis Favaro, Ann Ward, Doly Begum, John Moore & Steve Paikin. Guest Musicians: The Ault Sisters with David Warrack. Tickets $20. Tickets & info: www.bbuc.ca

Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen
2025-12-12 15:30 - 18:00 | Grant AME Church, 2029 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen is open Fridays from 3:30-6 p.m. Registration is required. New clients must present identification for members in their household on their first visit and annually thereafter. Time slots are handed out and clients are encouraged to arrive at the food bank the time slot they have selected. Info: 416-690-5169

A Senior Moment Luncheon
2025-12-12 13:30 | The Stone Lion, 1958 Queen St. E., Toronto
Please R.S.V.P. by text to Colleen at 647-829-8042.

Calvary Grace Food Bank
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., Toronto
Calvary Grace Food Bank is open Thursdays, by appointment only, through Daily Bread Food Bank. Info: 416-691-2899, gpcc@calvary-baptist-church.ca, www.gracepascoefoodbank.ca/access-our-services

Greenwood Park Holiday Tree Lighting & Community Celebration
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave., Toronto
Join Councillor Fletcher and City of Toronto Parks and Recreation on Thursday, December 11th to celebrate the holidays and kick off the winter season at Greenwood Park!
Councillor Fletcher will be hosting a holiday tree lighting ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m. in conjunction with the city’s Parks & Recreation team’s “superhero” community skate and holiday celebration from 5 to 7 p.m.
There will be hot chocolate, candy canes, as well as a cozy winter craft station and other festive activities put on by our fantastic Parks & Recreation team.
Residents are encouraged to wear a cape to celebrate the (super)power of community. Extras will be available to borrow.

Al-Anon
2025-12-10 19:15 | Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto

Carolling in the Park
2025-12-09 19:30 - 20:30
This annual event is held at Glen Stewart Park (Queen St. E. at Glen Manor Dr.) and features the Salvation Army Band, choirs, refreshments, and a special visitor. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Donations can be made at www.scarboroughcitadel.ca. Info: David Breech 416-578-0656

3rd Year Graphic Design Portfolio Exhibition Centennial College
2025-12-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Centennial College Story Arts Centre, 951 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, M4K 3M2
As we wrap up another fall semester at the Centennial College School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design, the Third-Year Graphic Design students will be presenting their portfolios and personal brand.
Come join us to learn about the program and view the work of these highly creative and professionally skilled students.
Hire an Intern!! The students are looking to secure an 8-week field placement in early March to complete their studies.

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-12-09 11:00 | St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff, 1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto

The 32nd Annual Riverdale Share Concert
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | DANFORTH MUSIC HALL, 147 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4K 1N2
Kick off the festive season with this wonderful holiday tradition on December 7th at 3pm at the Danforth Music Hall. Every December community volunteers and local business sponsors work together in the production of a diverse holiday celebration to raise funds and food for local charities.
This year’s musical guests include Julian Taylor, Trainwreck, The Daniel Raums, Mia Sheard, Jen Schaffer and the Shiners, Michael Brennan, Jamie Shannon, Anne Lederman, Seven Page, Hermina George, Artist’s Play Dancers, Bowmore School Choir, the Riverdale Share Band, Mr. Grinch and the Jolly old Nick himself.
Tickets are now on sale at The Big Carrot & Treasure Island Toys for $25 (no fees) or through Ticketmaster.

Scarborough Model Railroaders Train Show
2025-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Scarborough Model Railroaders, 17 Jeavons Ave, Scarborough, M1K 1S9
Enjoy two floors of layouts – HO scale of Southern Ontario through the ages, and N scale through mountainous scenery. Fun for families and all ages! HO and N scale equipment (engines and freight cars) for sale. Admission $10 adults, $5 children. Cash and e-transfer. Info: scarborough-model-railroaders.org

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-07 10:00 | RCL Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave., Toronto
Pancakes, Bacon or Sausages, Coffee or Tea for the adults & Juice for the kids – all for $5.00 tickets sold at the door – this is not an all you can eat buffet! Starts 10:00 am until noon last seating at 11:30 am – Kids win a prize for Best ugly Christmas Sweater – take your picture with Santa – a Jar full of candies for $1.00 & guess how may candies to win – exact or closest will win the jar of candies!! Draws done at 11:30 – Candy Canes for all the Children! Come out and enjoy all the Festivities!!

Acoustic Harvest presents “It’s Good To Be Canadian” Celebration
2025-12-06 20:00 | St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., Canada
Acoustic Harvest presents “It’s Good To Be Canadian” Celebration with John Prince & A Piece of the Rock. Blending East Coast energy with folk, roots, and blues, this holiday-season concert will lift your spirits and warm your heart – with a distinctly Canadian flavour. Tickets $35. Info: acousticharvest.ca

Jazz & Reflection with Red Hot Ramble
2025-12-06 16:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Roberta Hunt and Red Hot Ramble bring the vibrant spirit of New Orleans to our Main Hall with a special Christmas show that blends traditional jazz, blues, funk and more! Pay what you can at our doors – suggested minimum $15.

East End Arts Holiday Arts Market 2025
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Avenue, Toronto, M4K 2N3
Come and join East End Arts for our second annual Holiday Arts Market taking place at our space, St. Matthew’s Clubhouse! Come and support a great lineup of 15+ local artists who sell items that they personally make or design themselves. For the warm cozy holiday vibes there will be holiday music on the porch, mulled wine for sale, and sweet treats of hot apple cider and cookies inside. We hope you’ll come by and support east Toronto artists and your east Toronto arts service organization!
For anyone who is interested, East End Arts will be collecting nonperishable food items at our Holiday Market, which will then be donated to a local Food Bank, Nourish East End. If you would like to join us, simply bring your item(s) with you on Saturday December 6th, and we will collect them at the door. Thank you!
Learn more about our artist lineup here: https://eastendarts.ca/holidaymarket2025

Christmas Marketplace: Kimbourne Park United Church
2025-12-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Kimbourne Park United Church, 200 Wolverleigh blvd, Toronto, M4C 1S2
Do some holiday shopping! Admission is free, food donations would be greatly appreciated. Come see 20+vendors, bake sale, jams, jellies and preserves, raffle table, hot cocoa stand. Check out our vendors at www.kpuc.org We are an affirming church & fully accessible – absolutely everyone is welcome!
