1. Why I decided to start the group: - To provide customized ESL lessons for the people who need language skill-specific guide and help to reach their ESL learning goals in their individual situations - To coach the ESL learners who cannot find the right program for their own needs in a private educational institution/college/university - To teach ESL learners who want to practice their discussion strategies while correcting their grammatical mistakes - To make the fees that the ESL learners …

… (Optional: post your poems in our "Discussions" Forums to be edited, commented on and critiqued, by our entire membership and editorial team, for free, before you RSVP to a meetup! All poems posted have a chance to be selected for publication in any of our forthcoming magazine/publications!). TO SHARE A POEM ONLINE (to be edited and critiqued): Click here to post your Poems in our "Discussions" Forums! Note: Most of the constructive criticism held by the Toronto Poetry Club is held in our …

The International Arts Movement "is a non-profit organization. A group of artists and creative catalysts united in wrestling with deep questions of art, faith and humanity. It is people who love art, who love others, and who love the world. This movement seeks to uphold and extol the work of all those who, by their craft, are rehumanizing our world. Our events streams include the Readers Guild, Discussion Café, and Cinema Series as outlets for connection. Come find a way to create the world that …

… Each month, groups around the world will meet to discuss the book of the month, beginning with a list of questions that will be sent to all groups and welcoming spontaneous discussions as they arise. A member of each group will take notes and blog a brief summary of the group discussion after the meeting, allowing all the readers a wider experience of the book. “Deeply engaged reading leads to perceptual awakening, stimulation of the core of the intuitive and experiential . . . What reading and …

Welcome to the Practical Philosophy Meetup Group. To give you a quick sense of what this group is about, the working title for this group was 'Philosophy in a Pub', and that's exactly what it sounds like; a fun night of good people and 'deeper' discussions which may include a beer, glass of wine, or whatever works for you.  :) Click here for the longer description of this group  

We are a small discussion group based in Toronto devoted to understanding, sharing and applying the practice and philosophies of Huayen Buddhism. Although Huayen is considered a distinct school of Buddhism dating back to the seventh century, it is also a rich philosophy that weaves together myriad strands of Buddhist thinking. In fact, one key emphasis in Huayen Buddhism is that the true nature of the entire universe is revealed in everything, no matter how small or seemingly mundane. Through …

… Visit the Discussion section for more details on our first upcoming meeting, or if you have any questions about the club. When you’re ready, click Join Us below and start submitting your book suggestions. We hope to see you at our first meeting on April 12! Please note, this group is open to women only who live in Leaside, Toronto.

I started this group to facilitate discussion and debate, to get people talking with people they do not know, to improve public discourse and, in that way, promote democracy.

I wanted to start a informal and fun discussion in Toronto around topics that are near and dear to my own heart and worthy of hearty debate: - Cloud computing (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) - Virtualization benefits/drawbacks/strategies - Next generation application architectures - Cloud security, data mobility For each session, a couple members will prepare a bit of background on a topic and then we can have a debate/discussion. A good opportunity to learn and hear what others think!

… Here is a sample of events we have offered to date: Round-table discussions on topics relevant to the polyamory lifestyle, e.g. Dealing with Jealousy, Coming Out to the People in Our Lives, Negotiating Boundaries in Open Relationships, etc Poly movie socials featuring films relevant to the poly lifestyle Potlucks and larger social events Some additional events currently being considered are: a Ladies’ Social & Round-table, more frequent Meet & Greet’s, a Love & Intimacy Camping Weekend, plu …

Calling all book-loving cinephiles and film-loving bookworms!  Roncesvalles' historic Revue Cinema is running a new monthly screening series that is certain to get cinematic and literary discussions flowing. Toronto Star critic Geoff Pevere will guide the audience through film selections and post-screening discussions to explore what makes a film adaptation successful. Please note that the events for this group are now organized as part of the "We Don't Do Mainstream" (WDDM) Film Group, so …

  Mommy Connections West Toronto introduces you to programs and services available within your community. Our classes provide a unique learning opportunity as well as a fun way to bond with your child and other moms in a social environment.  We connect moms in family friendly neighbourhoods like Bloor West Village, Swansea, Roncesvalles, The Junction, The Kingsway, South Etobicoke, and King West. Each week’s class features a discussion lead by a local parenting expert followed by a fun activity …

A gathering of like-minded adults who appreciate the value of true friendship in all its various meanings. The members of this group, ideally between 35 to 55 years of age, may be spiritual, believers in God, and/or users/practitioners of positive energy. This group will entail meetings at various venues for activities such as intellectual discussions about various subjects including the purpose of our existence, how we can contribute to our communities while emphasizing respect, trust, and frie …

In this group we will be analyzing screenplays on a monthly basis. We'll try to pick new and old scripts of all genres depending on everyone's preferences. I always tell myself that I'll read more screenplays but I never do! I started this group hoping to motivate myself and to meet others who share an interest in movies and analysis. So, if you would like to analyze screenplays, either to better your own writing or to gain a better understanding of how screenplays are written, this is the group …

This group is for Manor Road United Church Families. This site is an easy way to keep you updated on family and youth events, Sunday School news, and is a great venue to ask question and discuss faith and family related issues. All are welcome!

Hi Everyone In this age of business, money and cut throat competition - who could believe that Yoga and Spirituality would be so high on people's priority list. Guess what - its high on ours too. We are a group of volunteers who enjoy sharing the ancient knowledge of the vedas and presenting how this can be used to deal with contemporary challenges of work or personal lives. But we make this fun as every time we meet we have a great vegan feast, enjoy spiritual chants and intriguing discussions. …