Becoming an engaged reader requires commitment and intellectual curiosity, but the rewards are great. The IAM Readers Guild is designed to allow readers to interact with others in their own community as well as the wider IAM global community, and to learn a “deeper empathy” through experiencing great writing that wrestles with big ideas in many cultural contexts. 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 t …

I want to connect authors with their readers. If you love books, and would love to meet your favourite authors, here's your chance! I'll plan bookclub-style events at cafes in the GTA, where you can come to meet and chat with real authors. Email me if you have any suggestions. Join if you love reading and want to hear about the latest books, and meet other booklovers.

New to Toronto? Or just want to discuss great books with like minded friends? This group was started because there's nothing better than sharing a great book. Come to laugh, have fun and exchange stories over a glass or two! From the humble beginnings of a few avid readers meeting once a month in London in 2008, The Girly Book Club network now extends around the world and would be delighted to welcome you, wherever you are! Join us in Denver, Colorado  Join us in London, England Join us in Ok …

This group is for those who are interested in insights from great teachers from various backgrounds. We will take quotes and short readings to examine these insights, and try to work them into our lives, or simply enjoy their beauty. We will also encourage all to share their insights and interpretations of the text, or of your observations of what is currently going on around you and in your world. Insight oriented people, or those who appreciate them are best suited to this group. All faiths we …

The Spiritual Book & Films Club!   This is a great group to get together for connecting, contributing and learning about topics of great interest to you.  We have monthly book readings, film nights, and guest speakers from time to time.   The Book Review events: Each month I will present a brief synopsis and facilitate an interactive group discussion on a best selling inspirational book that pertains to spirituality, relationships, personal growth and other related topics. *Members are not …

A book club for people looking to read thoughtful intelligent books. If you like to read non-fiction this is the place. Any suggestions from members of future titles would be great. Please post suggestions on the meetup discussion board. Books must be available in the Toronto Public Library (not too many holds) and at Chapters. Authors are welcome -- but not at discussions of their own books. We meet in a central location. If you want to check out the group and have not read the book you are mor …

The purpose of the group is to give and receive individualized support in going after our goals, dreams, and wishes. We will be reading and doing the exercises from Barbara Sher's book "Wishcraft".  The group will function as a "buddy system" (how many of you have bought more than one self-help book only to find your efforts on completing the exercises in the book peter out?) Not ready for weekly meetings with assignments?  JOIN THE MEETUP GROUP ANYWAY, networking parties (for career changers an …

Have you noticed that you have great ideas and start projects that somehow get set aside for more pressing activities. "Oh, I'll work on that idea AFTER I rearrange the closet, clear my desk and put away the winter clothes." That's what happens to me all the time. The only projects I finish are those with deadlines and since I have no deadlines for my personally generated projects, they just never happen. If you're like me, maybe this group is for you. My thoughts on this are that we pick one pr …

I'm a new mom and want to meet other moms in central Toronto. I was a member of other Mommy Groups but through my experience and talking with other moms and moms to be about what they want in a great group, I decided to start this one- so WELCOME! You have taken the first step in becoming involved in an energetic, dynamic and fun group. In this group we are not about the numbers but the quality of the meetups. This group is for Moms to make friends for their babies/toddlers and for themselves or …

  The Toronto Men's Group is a discussion; support and social group for gay guys in Toronto. We celebrated our 500th meeting in a row in August 2011! The group offers men an opportunity to meet new friends, discuss various life issues and interactions with others, learn about ourselves, relationships, challenges that we face such as discrimination; sexual & mental health issues, finding a partner; staying in a loving relationship; etc - see more topics further down. Your participation level i …

… This unique session is part book-club and part support-group. Parents will explore what blocks them from reaching their full potential as parents and work at the growing edges of what is possible for them, their children and their families. This group is for anyone who wants to understand how to be a better parent while working towards greater possibilities for themselves personally. We hold the sessions at Lil' Bean And Green Cafe, at 1133 Queen Street East in Leslieville (www.lilbeanandgree …