What we’re about
This group was born out of a desire to create a community for women who are redefining societal expectations by choosing to be single and unmarried (can be in a relationship) and who are also childfree (have never had children by choice or circumstance, or do not plan to have children). If you fall into those categories, guess what? You're a SWaNK🥰 a Single Woman and No Kids!
Welcome to the Toronto chapter of SWaNK. It is a local community of women organized by and for women who identify with being a SWaNK. Join our Meetup group for events and gatherings that will include entertainment, support, friendship, and fun with other women who have chosen chose the SWaNK lifestyle.
We are also now on Instagram and Twitter. Follow us @ SWaNKToronto
The SWaNK Evolution is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is expanding to other parts of the continent. If you are interested in being a leader, please contact Carolyn Quan, the Founder of SWaNK, for more information: http://SWaNKEvolution.com
SWaNK ATTENDANCE POLICIES:
**No shows without reason x 3 will result in removal and ban from the group.** Please be respectful of your fellow group members & organizer’s time and energy by avoiding no shows unless illness or emergency arises. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis.
Please do not bring guests (non members) or pets unless the event states otherwise.
ABOUT EVENT FEES
An event that requires an Event Organizer to secure a criterion, setting, or venue will likely require an event fee paid up front. Each event will be priced with the intent to cover expenses for the event, or to avoid no shows, not to produce revenue. Any surplus will serve as the operating budget to used towards these expenses:
- Incidental costs (e.g. to help subsidize fees for larger events (e.g. the cost to secure a permit, rental fees, etc.) or
- Assisting members with financial difficulty with a subsidy to promote accessibility to certain events. Events where financial subsidy is available will be noted in the event. Please make a request for consideration to the event host.
Any revenue above and beyond what is needed to cover event fees, the Organizer Fee, or incidental costs in a given year will roll into the next year to fund these same annual expenses.
WHO ARE THE ORGANIZERS?
Our intrepid leader Melissa has stepped down, and we have a fantastic group of capable volunteers ready & excited to carry on this group’s mission to make your social life SWaNKtastic! Please note this group is not about meeting men, it is about building strong female friendships and connections.
SWaNK founder Carolyn who originally founded this childfree community will stay on to sponsor this group indefinitely 🙌❤️, which means that this group will remain free of membership fees!!
Your new organizers, responsible for membership inquiries, group administration, and comments/complaints/kudos:
👩🏻 Katy T
👩🏾🦱 Teresa YM
👱🏻♀️Aurora B
🧑🏻Ingrid W (backup)
Our event hosts:
All of the above organizers PLUS
Jane
Joy Daria
Kulvi (on hiatus)
Beenish (on hiatus while she collects degrees)
*New event hosts are always welcome who have attended at least two previous SWANK events and who have zero no-shows on record. Please reach out to one of the main Organizers (Katy, Aurora, or Teresa).
We are so excited to carry on the wonderful work that Carolyn and Melissa started in creating a community for strong, single, independent women!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- NEW Vegan modern Japanese restaurant! 🍣 🍱 (4.9 star rating!)Sushi Momo par Christian Ventura, Toronto, ON
This is NEW nearly 5⭐️ Japanese restaurant that has one unusual defining trait: it is entirely vegan! This is the first branch of the restaurant outside of Montreal by Chef Christian Ventura.
The menu looks absolutely delicious, with some unique items.
Please note we will likely be sharing some dishes so that we can try more of the menu. If you are uncomfortable with this, please order on your own at the dinner. I am guesstimating dinner will likely be somewhere between $30-$50 but this will depend on what we order.Also check out the salivating write-up with food pictures about this restaurant from BlogTO!
Vegetarian/vegans and members without no shows will be prioritized, some spots will be reserved for new members. Please do not bring guests
- 👻 A Night at the ROM AFTERDARK👻Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, ON
🎃 Spooktacular Night at the ROM!
📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
📍 Location: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park
⏰ Event Time: 7:30 PM
🕒 Meeting Time: Between 7:15 and 7:30 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Entrance (Inside)
🎫 Tickets: $35-$45 (depending on availability)
🌐 Event Info: https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/rom-after-dark/rom-after-dark-halloweenSWaNK members, please note that when you RSVP for my events, I don’t follow the RSVP order. It’s an organizing tool that I don’t find particularly helpful. I’ve noticed that those who RSVP first often change their plans just before the event. I prioritize attendance history when selecting attendees. If you’re not being selected, feel free to check your attendance record and reach out to me via DM if you’d like to discuss it🧙♀️.
Get ready for an incredible evening of adult fun at ROM AFTER DARK! Enjoy a night where you can wear your favorite Halloween costume, complete with nostalgic vibes, exciting performances, spooky inflatables, a scary scavenger hunt, and Halloween-themed projections that will definitely give you goosebumps🕯️
What to Look Forward To:
- Haunted Tours: Dive into the eerie side of history and uncover ghostly secrets in the museum’s cool displays! 👻
- Costume Contest: Show off your best Halloween creativity for a chance to win a spooky prize! 🎭
- Photo Ops: Snap some fun pics with creepy props and spooky backdrops! 📸
- Tasty Treats: Enjoy Halloween snacks and drinks to keep the energy up! 🍬
This meetup is intended to bring 6 SWaNKs together who love to celebrate the spirit of Halloween!! Ticket includes:
- 1 complimentary drink
- Free coat check
- Access to the entire museum and special exhibitions: Earth: An Immersive Journey and Quilts: Made in Canada.
If interested, RSVP and the host will prioritize attendees based on previous participation to ensure everyone gets a chance to attend a Halloween event. Please be aware, you may not get to attend both Halloween events if you RSVP for both. Members who often cancel or no-show may be placed lower on the waitlist. Thank you for your understanding!
Not open - Rocky Horror with Shadowcast ($24.86)Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (formerly the Bloor Cinema), Toronto, ON
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (with Shadow Cast)
📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
📍 Location: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, 506 Bloor St W
⏰ Event Time: 9:30 pm
🕒 Meeting Time & location: 8:45 pm outside of theatre
🎫 Tickets: $24.86 (e-transfer to host to receive your ticket)
🌐 Event Info: https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/rocky-horror-picture-showI pre-purchased tickets as there is assigned seating. TO CONFIRM YOUR RSVP, YOU MUST E-TRANSFER $24.86 FOR THE TICKET (email address provided in registration process). If you do not send an e-transfer, your RSVP will be deleted.
"Let's do the Time Warp Again!" Cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show is back! Toronto’s own shadow cast, Excited Mental State, will be performing their own satirical, comedic version of the film for audiences. Wear your favourite costume (optional) and "don’t dream it, be it."
Please note that the following items are prohibited:
- Outside food or drinks
- Oversized water guns
- Toast, rice and other organic projectiles
PLEASE READ: Only members who have RSVPed to this event may attend. Please do not show up unannounced, nor bring guests/pets without first checking with the event host. Members who have previously no-showed without reason to prior events may be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.
PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME: organizers will not delay event start and will stop checking messages after 15 minutes so they can focus their attention on the event and on hosting the members who were punctual.
- Trailblazing Women of Jazz 🗣️🎙️🎶Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON
📅 When: Sunday, October 27, 2024
🏛️ Location: The Young Centre for the Performing Arts
📍📌 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON
🕢 Meeting Time: Between 12:45 and 1:00 PM
⏰ Event Start Time: 1:30 PM
🔍 Event Website for details: Click here🗣️🎼🎵 BILLIE, SARAH AND ELLA
Join me in celebrating the women of jazz and the modern era that sparked change! This Soulpepper Concert showcases the incredible stories of jazz legends Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald, who infused jazz with a powerful social message.
Soulpepper Slaight Music Associate and Canadian recording artist Divine Brown will be paying tribute to these incredible women and the powerful movement they inspired. You won’t want to miss it!
I’m planning for about 4/5 of us to attend. I’ll purchase group tickets on Saturday, Sept 27th. For those interested, please RSVP and answer two questions:
- Will you be ready to e-transfer for the group tickets this Saturday Sept 27th?
- What’s your preferred price point based on the ticket options (balcony or floor)?
Be sure to check the event website for ticket pricing details. If there's enough interest, we'll move ahead with the purchase together! You can DM me or leave a comment if you have any questions about the event.
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