Etobicoke Master Gardeners' 2024 Spring Plant Sale
2024-05-25 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | 6 Kingsway Crescent, 6, Kingsway Crescent, Toronto, M8X 2R1, Canada
Free gardening advice clinic, green elephant table, native plants, perennials, herbs & vegetables in excellent condition at excellent prices.

Annual West Toronto Art Tour
2024-05-25 11:00 - 17:00
The Art Tour Collective is back with the Annual tour in Bloor West Village.
Experience original art in the community and connect with talented local artists.

Saturday May 25th, 11 am – 5 pm and Sunday, May 26th, 11 am – 5 pm

ADMISSION IS FREE

West Toronto Artists Art Tour
2024-05-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Multiple locations, Art Tour includes 622 Beresford Ave, Toronto, M6S 3C3
The annual Studio Tour takes place on May 25 and 26, 2024, from 11am-5pm both days. Experience original art by 30 local artists at 18 sites across the neighbourhoods of Bloor West, Swansea, High Park, The Junction, Roncesvalles and Runnymede. As always, admission is free.
The free ‘ART TOUR’ brochure and map is your guide to all the artists and exhibits. Digital and printed versions are available upon request. Order yours now at www.westtorontoartists.com .

Dorothy Ley Hike for Hospice
2024-05-26 10:30 - 14:00 | The Dorothy Ley Hospice, 220 Sherway Dr., Toronto, M9C 0A7
Join us on Sunday, May 26th for the Jack Cooper Hike for Hospice in support of Dorothy Ley Hospice. Together, we will hike to celebrate life, remember those dear to us, and raise funds in support of the Dorothy Ley Hospice.

Registration is free! People of all ages and furry friends are all welcome.

When: Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 10:30am – 2:00pm.
Where: The Dorothy Ley Hospice, 220 Sherway Dr., Toronto M9C 0A7

Register or support at https://dorothyleyhospice.akaraisin.com/ui/DLHhike2024.

Contact donorrelations@dlhospice.org or 416-626-0116 for more information or for support.

Swan's 20th Anniversary Party
2024-05-26 11:00 - 16:00 | The Swan And Firkin, 2205 Bloor street west, Toronto, M6S 1N5
Wrapping up our celebration weekend!
We have Tre Amici coming for a delicious prosecco tasting 12pm-2pm. Paired with an amazing brunch menu and bottomless mimosas!
Is your mouth watering yet, no? How about coming down for our fresh prime rib carvery! It won’t disappoint!

Colours of Spring Concert: A Celebration in Jazz and Brass
2024-05-26 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Matthew’s United Church, Toronto, 729 St Clair Ave West, Toronto, M6C 1B3
Colours of Spring Concert: A Celebration in Jazz and Brass of the Season. Join us for an afternoon of amazing music and good vibes. Featuring the Patti Payne Trio and Quaturo de Fleurs a trombone quartet from the Annex Brass Ensemble. Our talented musicians will entertain you with the best of jazz and brass tunes, celebrating the beauty of spring.

This event is not just a concert, it’s a Fundraiser for the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Let’s make a difference together! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable time filled with music, community, and the spirit of giving.

See you at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 26th at St. Matthew’s United Church (729 St. Clair Ave West)! Tickets at the door or online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/colours-of-spring-concert-a-celebration-in-jazz-and-brass-tickets-886804154097?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Summer Container Planting Workshop for 55+
2024-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 | 123 La Rose Ave, 123 La Rose Ave, Etobicoke, M9P 1A6, Canada
Come join new friends in the Stay Connected Program! This FREE program is offered to older adults 55+ and is held in person at 123 La Rose Avenue.

It’s gardening season, I’m so excited that I wet my plants! 😁

Come plant a pot full of vibrant summer flowers for your balcony or yard! Arrange cheerful annuals in a brilliant container to brighten up those hot summer days! Create a miniature garden with pinks, reds, yellows, oranges and purples in contrasting or complementary shades. Watch them bloom and grow all summer long! Some herbs will also be available.

LIMITED MATERIALS AVAILABLE, PLEASE REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT & SUPPLIES
Email achomyn@stdemetrius.ca or Call 647-725-0877

Learn More: www.stdemetrius.ca/community-programs

Visit The Long Branch Social House
2024-05-28 04:00 - 2024-05-29 03:59 | Long Branch Social House, 3595 Lakeshore Blvd W, Etobicoke
Daily Specials:
Monday: All cocktails $2.00 off / Karaoke 7:00 pm – 11:00pm
Tuesday: 1/2 price Bottles of wine
Wednesday: 1/2 price bottles of wine/ $5.00 off all Steak Dinners
Thursday: $2.00 oysters & Acoustic Live Music set 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Friday: Live Music 9:00pm – 1:00am
Saturday: Matinee Acoustic Set 4:00pm- 8:00pm / DJ 9:00pm – 1:00am
Sunday: Matinee 4:00pm -8:00pm / FREE Mussels with bottle of wine purchase
Social Hour 2:00pm -5:00pm Monday – Friday Discounted Appetizers & Drinks

One-on-one Technology Lessons for Older Adults 55+
2024-05-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | St. Demetrius Apartment, 123 La Rose Avenue, Toronto, M9P 3T3
Are you 55+?
Is technology leaving you with more questions than answers?
Look no further! The Stay Connected Program is here to help you with Technology Training for Seniors.
Learn and Practice:
• How to use your tablet, smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer
• How to browse the internet & YouTube
• Set yourself up to use programs like Zoom, FaceTime & Facebook to stay connected with friends and family
• Get more skillful at using programs like Microsoft Word and Excel
• Practice taking photos on your device, sending emails, paying bills online, online banking, and more!
Call Anna at 647-725-0844 for your FREE 60min lesson now!
One-on-one classes at 60 Richview Rd & 123 La Rose Ave. in Etobicoke
Proudly Funded by the Government of Ontario

Tech Class for Seniors: Navigating Data & Wifi
2024-05-28 13:00 - 14:30 | 123 La Rose Ave, 123 La Rose Ave, Etobicoke, M9P 1A6, Canada
Are you 55+ looking for support with technology? Come meet new friends in the Stay Connected Program! We offer group in person at 123 La Rose Avenue or virtually via Zoom.

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Tuesday May 28 | 1pm – 2:30pm | 123 La Rose Ave & Zoom
“Modes of Digital Communication: Navigating Data & Wifi”
Interactive Group Workshop
FREE

There are so many ways of communicating these days – texts, WhatsApp, Viber, Facebook messages, emails & so many more – and because everything is wireless, it can be hard to picture the differences. Join us and get more comfortable in understanding when to choose to connect to someone through your phone plan & when to connect over the internet. With internet-based options, we’ll clarify when to use data & when to use wifi.

This will be a 90 minute interactive workshop where we will learn some new information, then practice with support on our own devices. You will have time throughout to ask questions. Our dedicated TECH team will also be available for you after the workshop for support from 2:30-3pm

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Join us weekly on Tuesdays at 1pm for our skill-building classes.
Meet others like you who are learning about technology, help each other out, and Be-Friend Technology!

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PRE-REGISTER WITH ANELIA: 647-725-0877 or by emailing achomyn@stdemetrius.ca
Learn More: www.stdemetrius.ca/community-programs

Free Youth Bollywood Classes at Northwood & Jimmie Simpson Centers
2024-05-28 17:00 - 21:00 | c, Northwood Community Centre, Toronto
We are running free Bollywood sessions for the City of Toronto’s Asian and South Asian Month events at Northwood Community Center and Jimmie Simpson.
The City of Toronto’s Asian and South Asian months will include Yoga and Bollywood, bubble tea making, sushi, making, and more!

Run Club at Great Lakes Brewery
2024-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Great Lakes Brewery
GLB Run Club is a free weekly 6km run club that starts and ends at Great Lakes Brewery!

Muldoon Session (live Irish music) at Whelan's Gate
2024-05-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Whelan’s Gate, 1663 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M6H3Z2
Join us every Tuesday 730pm onwards for Toronto’s longest running Irish Session! Sing along with a proper pint of Guinness or bring an instrument and join the session.

Calling all students! For the funnest volunteers hours ever
2024-05-29 04:00 - 2024-05-30 03:59 | Humber Bay Shores Marine Parade Drive, 58 Marine Parade Drive, Etobicoke
The Waterfront Festival is returning for 2024! We could use your help to pull off the best e vent ever! If you can assist for a few hours on Saturday, August 10th we would love to have you!
Contact Kathy Winter at kwinter@rogers.com to learn more and join our volunteers for the best
Waterfront Festival yet!

Uncover the Magic of Ukraine: Workshop Series with Journalist Iryna Yevstafieva
2024-05-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom Webinar
This program is offered to older adults 55+ and is held virtually via Zoom or in person at 123 La Rose Ave.
• Wednesday May 22 @ 2PM • KYIV
We invite you to a virtual tour of the capital of Ukraine.Modern Kyiv is a city of fresh ideas and innovations despite the war. It is also a city of impressive history and unique cultural treasures. Take on the tour with us, see its beauty, feel its energy, and learn about its fascinating history, culture and innovations.
• Wednesday May 29 @ 2PM • DONBAS
Did you know that Ukrainians have lived here since the 16th century, that Donbas is the homeland of the sixties, Soviet dissidents, and creators of UNSO – Ukrainian People’s Self-Defense? We will introduce you to a constellation of our contemporary poets of Donbas, poet Serhiy Zhadan, the most popular Ukrainian writer abroad, charming Lyubov Yakimchuk, who was invited to perform in front of thousands at the official Grammy Awards ceremony, where she read the poem “Prayer” from her collection “Apricots of Donbas.”
PRE-REGISTER WITH ANNA: 647-725-0843 or by emailing adenkova@stdemetrius.ca
Learn More: www.stdemetrius.ca/community-programs

Trident Banquet Hall - Blood Donation Events
2024-05-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Trident Banquet Hall, 145 Evans Ave, Etobicoke, M8Z 5X8
Join a community of lifesaving donors who make all the difference for patients in your community and across the country.
Appointments are still available at your local blood donation event.
Book your appointment today on blood.ca

Annette Village Farmers' Market
2024-05-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Runnymede Presbyterian Church Parking Lot, 680 Annette St., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 2C8, Canada
Annette Village Farmers’ Market will offer fresh Ontario fruits and vegetables, local sustainably-raised meats, eggs and butter, Ontario made preserves, fresh bread and baked goods, VQA wines, cider and locally crafted beer, delicious prepared foods to enjoy right at the market, and other artisan delights!
Expect to find live music every Wednesday and good vibes!
There is always a constant flow of neighbours enjoying the tantalizing tastes and leaving with bags of fresh Ontario produce. It is truly the weekly event for the community and we cannot wait to see you there every Wednesday this summer!

T.J O'Shea's Always Has Something Going On
2024-05-30 04:00 - 2024-05-31 03:59 | T.J O’Shea’s Irish Snug, 3481 Lakeshore Blvd West, Etobicoke, m8w1n5
Daily Specials:
Monday: Burger and a pint $11.95
Tuesday: $6.00 margaritas $4.50 tacos
Wednesdays: Trivia 7:30pm / $7.50 hoagie special
Thursdays: 1/2 price wings $5.00 jameson Shots
Friday: Live Music 9:30pm -1:30am
Saturday: Live Music 9:30pm -1:30am
Sunday: industry Night 1/2 price Wings & Drink Specials

Freestyle Painting at KCP ArtStudio
2024-05-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-31 11:00 - 13:00 | KCP Art Studio, 157 Lakeshore Road East, MIssissauga, L5G4T9
Art is therapy! Book a timeslot to freestyle paint. Learn the acrylic medium and great painting techniques. Bring in an image or select one from our library as a starting point. All materials are included such as; canvas, brushes, paint, an apron and guidance. The time frame is 2 hours. Price $35+tax. Relax and paint your week away! The recurring timeslot is 11:00 am every Thursday, but this session can be booked anytime! Visit www.karencolangelopaintings.ca. We also offer many other great artistic services!

PLAY SCRABBLE
2024-05-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd, Etobicoke
A fun afternoon with old friends or make new ones – Come on your own or with partners – All skill levels welcome – Refreshments provided – Freewill donations of $10 gratefully accepted for the Dorothy Ley Hospice. Please RSVP to 416-231-8948 or 416-233-7472.

Crossroads & Thresholds: Reflecting with Art
2024-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Etobicoke
Are you facing a life transition? Need time to stop and reflect? Join Toronto author and spiritual alignment coach Noelle Boughton for a summer afternoon in the serene west end setting of Neilson Park Creative Centre to learn how to meditate with art. Check www.neilsonparkcreativecentre.com/program/crossroads-thresholds-reflecting-with-art/ for details and registration.

Long Branch Social Hour
2024-05-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Long Branch Social House, 3595 Lakeshore Blvd W, Etobicoke
Join us at Long Branch Social House every Monday – Friday 2:00pm until 5:00pm for discounts on food & drinks. Perfect happy hour specials for a late afternoon meet up!

Women's Bollywood Dance Fitness at High Park
2024-05-30 20:00 - 21:00 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto
Our Women’s and Adult Bollywood Dance Fitness program is a dance workout that combines easy-to-follow dance movements, functional exercises, and beautiful rhythms spanning from South Asia to the Middle East. No dance experience is required. This is a low to moderate-impact class to accommodate all fitness levels and ages.
This is a community-based program that runs 3 times per year across 2 locations.
For more information on the schedule / to take a class, please visit our website www.fusioncardiotoronto.com

A night of NEO Burlesque at MY HOUSE in the Junction……
2024-05-30 21:00 - 23:00 | 2882 Dundas Street West, 2882 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6P 1Y8
Step into a glamorous night of Neo Burlesque, where the atmosphere oozes with seductive allure. The venue is bathed in low, sultry lighting, casting an enchanting glow upon the crowd. As you take your seat they scent of delectable cuisine wafts through the air. The menu boasts a fusion of decadent dishes, from Oysters, Lamb and Foie Gras to delectable sweets. Exquisite cocktails, like the classic Martini and vintage-inspired concoctions, arrive at your table with an artistic flourish.
The show begins with a mesmerizing overture, the dancers adorned in sequins, feathers and lace, each more enchanting than the last. Their graceful movements and sensual choreography tease and titillate, leaving the audience spellbound. As the night unfolds, the energy in the room sizzles. Applause fills the air, mingling with laughter and whispered conversations. The performers, masters of the art of tease, captivate with their wit and charisma.
The evening unfolds like a beautifully choreographed performance, a harmonious blend of dance and music.

Yoga/Pilates Fusion for Seniors
2024-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto
Instructor-led classes let you focus on breath, precise movements and proper alignment of core muscles. Mind-body benefits of fusion workouts include better balance, focus and flexibility along with toned muscles and reduced stress. To attend, please contact Swansea Area Seniors Association at 416-392-1953 or email at: swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com .

IAMS™ For Life Caravan at Giovanni Caboto Park
2024-06-01 04:00 - 2024-06-03 03:59 | Giovanni Caboto Park, 75 Matthew Park, Vaughan, L4L 7K9
The IAMS™ For Life Caravan is back, to provide pet parents with a fun day out, with access to pet health-related advice, resources, and prizes.
With more stops across Southern Ontario, the Caravan is here to help pet parents understand the importance of holistic pet health.
There will be many pet-friendly wellness perks on-site including:
• *NEW* IAMS PetTalks series – Pet parents will get to see the PetTalks recording live with Deena Cooper, who will be sharing expert advice on dogs and then attendees will have a chance to speak directly with them afterwards!
• Those unable to attend can listen to the podcast episode on Spotify in July.
• A complimentary grooming session for dogs and cats, consisting of nail trimming, ear cleaning, paw pad shaving, and a brushout.
• Many other fun activities, like a dog run area, and a prize wheel where attendees can win pet-friendly prizes!
For a look at all tour locations or to book a grooming appointment, guests can visit iams.ca/en-ca/caravan

Humber Bay Shores Farmer’s Market
2024-06-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Humber Bay Park West, 2225 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Etobicoke
Join your neighbours and support our local farmers
