Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-11-20 11:00, 2025-11-27 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Lunch for adults in the community. Format may vary.

Warm Hearts, Warm Hands: Knitting & Crochet for a Cause
2025-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Beaches Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto
Join us at Beaches Branch and take part in our new community program! We’re inviting all knitters and crocheters – whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro – to help create cozy, handmade items (mitts and hats) for those in need. Bring your own supplies or use some of ours.
These items will be donated to local shelters and organizations to help keep our neighbours warm during the colder months. Drop-in Program (no registration required).
November Dates:
Thursdays
Nov 20, 27
1:00-2:30 PM
If you identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services to make a request at least 3 weeks in advance: Email accessibleservices@tpl.ca or leave a voicemail at 416-393-7099.

Calvary Grace Food Bank
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-27 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

Strategic Semi-Retirement: Planning with Confidence & Health
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | BMO Branch, 2183 Queen St. East, Toronto, M4E 1E5
This FREE event is designed for individuals focused on retiring well. Created by specialists in wellness and finance, this session will help to plan your fit future. The evening promises to summarize the science behind ageing well, and making most out of your financial investments, savings, and pensions. It is suitable for people who have been working for a significant period of time, as well as for those people who are just beginning a professional career, and want options as they age. Considering the strategic option for Semi-Retirement is both exciting and wise.

Beach Photo Club
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:30 | Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., Toronto
Are you interested in photography? We invite all shutterbugs to check out our local photo club. We offer a range of activities including guest speakers, mentorship, opportunities to share your work, photo excursions, competitions, practical seminars and more! We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Info: beachphotoclub.com or email beachphotoclub@gmail.com

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-11-21 11:00 | Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd

Grantful Food and Fellowship Food Bank and Soup Kitchen
2025-11-21 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

Hollyberry Christmas Market Vendors Call
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 904 Coxwell Ave., Toronto
Seeking makers and bakers and crafters and creators of lovely things. Tell a friend! To reserve a table, call 416-421-6878 extension 21. Rental cost $60. Only 20 tables available.

Ashdale Writers Group
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Gerrard Ashdale Library, 1432 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Meet other writers, share your stories, hone your craft. Drop-in, no registration required. Info: 416-393-7717

Crescent Town Club Craft Sale
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Crescent Town Club, 2A The Marketplace, Toronto, M4C 5M1
Find the perfect gift or treat yourself to something handmade by one of these local artisans.

AA
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
AA meets every Saturday. Info: 416-691-1113

Drop In Chess - Gerrard St. Library (2nd. floor)
2025-11-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Gerrard Ashdale Library, 1432 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
Come and play some casual Chess games with players of all ages. You can bring your own Chess sets and boards or borrow a few that they have at the Library. Free and open every Saturday to all levels of play. It’s a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

A Senior Moment Luncheon
2025-11-22 13:30 | Beacher Cafe, 2162 Queen St. E., Toronto
Please R.S.V.P. by text to Colleen at 647-829-8042.

Toronto Contra Dance
2025-11-22 19:00 - 22:30 | St. Barnabas on The Danforth church hall, 175 Hampton Avenue, Toronto, M4K 2Z3
November 22 – Contra Dance on the Danforth!
The Toronto Contra season keeps rolling—come dance with us!
Shake off the week and dive into a night of music, movement, and pure community joy.
✨ Featuring:
Caller Gaye Fifer leading the moves, with Cat Sloboda + Alex Fortier 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-optional
💧 Bring a refillable water bottle
🥟 Samosas are back—and they go 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 friends!) keeps 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 join the Contra joy! ❤️

Kingston Road Village Concert Series presents Callista Trio
2025-11-22 19:30 | Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd
We welcome one of Canada’s most dynamic chamber ensembles: Elizabeth Dolan (cello), Laurence Kayaleh (violin), and Lucas Porter (piano). Tickets $35 advance, $40 at door. Info: kingstonroadvillageconcerts.eventbrite.com

Learn Coding with Dash and Dot
2025-11-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Beaches Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto
Ready to dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math? This month, we’re exploring coding with Dash and Dot robots! No experience needed – just bring your curiosity and get ready to learn through hands-on play and problem-solving.
Drop in. Children ages 8-12 years.
If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or phone 416-393-7099. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Cantemus Singers Benefit Concert for Centre 55’s Share-a-Christmas
2025-11-23 15:00 | St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada
Cantemus Singers, directed by Michael Erdman, present “Gloria in Excelsis”, Renaissance Christmas motets and carols by Byrd, Tallis, and Taverner, a fundraiser for Centre 55’s Share-a-Christmas campaign. Tickets at Centre 55 and at the door. General Admission $35. Kids under 12 free. Info: 416-578-6602, www.cantemus.ca

Wee Folks
2025-11-24 09:30 - 11:30 | Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church, 35 Wood Glen Rd., Toronto
Interactive play and fun at our drop in event for young children and their caregivers. Info: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-11-24 11:00 | Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Rd

In Solidarity with Land Defenders in the Amazon
2025-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton St., Toronto
Please join Canadian Jesuits International (CJI) for a first-person account and film night in solidarity with land defenders in Latin America.
Come hear Indigenous land defender Laura Vicuña Pereira Manso speak about her experiences in the Karipuna Indigenous territory in the Amazon, where she works with Brazil’s Indigenous people who have been fighting to protect their land for generations.
The evening includes an exclusive Canadian screening of The Illusion of Abundance, a film about three extraordinarily brave women who fought to defend their land against exploitation and extractivism in Latin America.
Tickets are $35 on EventBrite. All proceeds go to support the work of Canadian Jesuits International with land defenders in Latin America.

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-11-25 11:00 | St. Nicholas, Birch Cliff, 1512 Kingston Rd., Toronto

Lego Club
2025-11-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Beaches Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto
Every Tuesday come out to build, create and use your imagination with LEGO! Enjoy a new building challenge each week. Both LEGO and Duplo blocks will be provided.
Drop-in. For children ages 2-12 years and their parents/caregivers.
If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or phone 416-393-7099. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Beaches Mental Wellness Group
2025-11-25 19:00 | Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
Beaches Mental Wellness Group meets each Tuesday at Centre 55. Info: www.mentalwellness.help. Or join us most nights of the week on Zoom. Go to: https://www.meetup.com. Ask to join us: Mental Wellness Peer-to-Peer Support-Groups

Euchre
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 2423 Queen St. E., Toronto, Canada
Join us for a fun and friendly evening of progressive Euchre, Tuesdays, at the Church of St. Aidan (enter from the northeast side door, $5 to play, all proceeds go to outreach). Beginners welcome.

Beach Interfaith Outreach Fellowship Lunch
2025-11-26 11:00 | Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Avenue

What You Need to Know About Tax
2025-11-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Danforth Coxwell Library, 1675 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, M4C 5P2
Taxes don’t have to be confusing. Join us at the library for a practical session designed to help you understand Canada’s tax system and how to make it work for you. You’ll learn why taxes matter, which taxes apply to you, strategies to manage and sometimes reduce taxes, and how to file a tax return.

Al-Anon
2025-11-26 19:15 | Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., Toronto
Al-Anon meets Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Alateen members are welcome to attend. Info: 416-691-1113

Warm Hearts, Warm Hands: Knitting & Crochet for a Cause
2025-11-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Beaches Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto
We’re inviting all knitters and crocheters – whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro – to help create cozy, handmade items (mitts and hats) for those in need. Bring your own supplies or use some of ours. These items will be donated to local shelters and organizations. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7703
