This is a new group and so there will be multiple updates as the group evolves and it gains its footing. This group is a bit informal in the sense that it is designed to bring people together to have open discussions about Islam. I originally wanted to limit it as an introduction for Non-Muslims, but that is difficult to do.  We will discuss everything that anyone wishes to discuss.   Essentially this is to help people understand what Islam is all about. This is a way to get together and hav …

The Ontario Young Architects + Interns Forum (YAIF) is an informal group of architects, interns, design professionals and students, supported in part by the Ontario Association of Architects, who are interested in furthering the discussion of design, fostering community within the profession and supporting professional mentoring & development. If you are a "young" (licensed 10 years or fewer) architect, intern, or student, please join us for networking opportunities, and intriguing/educational s …

***GUESTS/VISITORS ARE WELCOME*** About Ebony Toastmasters Ebony Toastmasters is a part of Toastmasters International, a non-for-profit organization that is designed to help you develop excellent communication and leadership skills. As such, Ebony Toastmasters will help you to effectively achieve your goals in communication and leadership in a welcoming and supportive environment. Benefits of attending Ebony Toastmasters: Overcome fear of public speaking Improve communication skills Improve s …

A Meet Up group dedicated to the practice, cultivation, and celebration of ASL in Toronto! I am a hearing student of American Sign Language, or one of it's many dialects (as I've found many), in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I am working my way slowly to a career in ASL interpreting, and possibly English teaching for deaf children, and the twists and turns surely to come on these paths. With time in between my ASL 102 class and starting college, I decided to start a group for the City of Toronto an …

Join our intellectual and creative group Let's see what sparkles we can make together! (as a group or with few partners met here) Any group member can schedule an event for this group!   You may as well learn a lot during the process and have fun in this enjoyable journey^^    Idea Jams are brainstorming and creation workshops where we talk about things that aren't working around us (products/services/institutions) and collaborate on making them better. It's a great chance to give your brain a f …

Today's Toastmasters meeting was excellent! Too bad you missed it!!! there were several ToastMasters from other clubs (thank you!) that help us put on a successful Table Topics contest! you're probably wondering what'sTable Topics? Have you ever been asked for your opinion about something, only to have your mind go blank? Have you given your opinion, but it was so disorganized that the point you were trying to make was lost? The ability to “think and speak on your feet” is an important skill tha …

Dear motivated English speakers in Toronto, time to meet now! This group "Motivated English speakers" is for... motivated English speakers who came to Toronto, -to study English! -to study some specific major! -to study in post graduate schools! -to get a permanent/temporary job! -to find an internship/volunteer position! -to hear about other's goals and dreams! -for more other positive reasons! *What is "Motivated English speakers"? This group aims to create the place where... -non-native …

Welcome to the Toronto Poetry Club .com! To participate, as a guest or poet, click "JOIN US!" in the top right corner, at: www.torontopoetryclub.com The Toronto Poetry Club meets once a month at ING DIRECT CAFE at 221 Yonge St E., across from the Eaton's Centre Shopping mall in downtown Toronto! (click here for map). Afterward, we walk to the FIRKIN ON YONGE to socialize! Our events are via RSVP. Go to www.torontopoetryclub.com and RSVP to read a poem aloud, then socialize! (Optional: p …

The Architecture and Design communities in Toronto are vibrant and have wonderful people, working on residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. As professionals in the industry... design and architecture, suppliers and associations, we have a wealth of knowledge, and resources that can be shared. The Ontario Interior Architecture and Design Meetup will be a forum for those in our community who want to network, learn and share resources. Please post your ideas or contact me d …

This group's purpose is to meet up to discuss and dissect Rand's novel about "individualism versus collectivism, not in politics but within a man's soul." This won't be just a "bull session". We'll work together to construct our own artifacts (such as timelines and character sketches) in order to deepen our understanding of the plot, theme, style and characterization. We'll rely on personal insights, Objectivist essays, and whatever we can dig up online (like Bernstein's 6-part video course). Me …

  The purpose of this group is to educate people how to become financially free through buying, selling and Investing in Real Estate. Anyone who is interested in creating true wealth knows Real Estate is one of the best ways. We have assembled a team of industry leading experts to keep you on top of the latest market trends and show you how to buy low risk high yield properties. Not only are we teachers we’re also investors!!!

Welcome to Business Networking and Network Marketing group. Objective of our business networking group is in helping support each other in daily business by taking initiative in collective construction of powerful network marketing strategies and collective business community projects. Upon becoming a member of our business networking group you will be joining friendly atmosphere of business owners who will do their best to help your business succeed. By helping each other we help ourselves – an …

Coffee and Critiques Toronto (#CoffeeCritiquesTO) brings the "Hackers and Founders" model from Silicon Valley to Toronto with an injection of caffeine. The premise is simple: one brave entrepreneur presents his/her product or idea, and several people provide constructive feedback. The dialogue is low key and casual.  Our hope is that our presenters will go away with a list of action items and feedback, so that they can present again within a six-month time-frame.  We hold everyone accountable fo …