Toronto Visionaries chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind

Events and activities

Notice: The CCB Toronto Visionaries will follow all Toronto Public Health recommendations for COVID-19. As restrictions lift, protocols may vary according to venue requirements. Please see individual event listings below and event bulletins for more information.

Every year, the CCB Toronto Visionaries presents a few big events, like our Spring concert, our Walk-a-thon and Beach BBQ, our bus trip, and the WCW Experience Expo. We also offer many smaller activities throughout the year, including local historical tours, described walks, meals out at local restaurants, our regular monthly meetings, and much more!

A group of Visionaries members raising their glasses at Creekside winery on our 2016 Bus Trip.
Photo courtesy: Julie Pierce

Our calendar

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The information on this page was last updated: Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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September, 2025

Labour Day

Date: Monday, September 1, 2025

Coffee and Conversation

Date: Monday, September 1, 2025

Time: 10AM until 12PM

Cost: free

Location: Via Zoom conference call only (ZOOM: 647-558-0588, Meeting ID: 511 951 0004)

Directions: Ask us for a password to access the call

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Download the Zoom app and join host Denise Chamberlin via phone or computer

Celebration Pub Night at The Swan

Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Time: 6:30pm until 9:30pm

Cost: $5 member rebate

Location: The Swan & Firkin Pub (2205 Bloor Street West, Toronto)

Directions: South side of Bloor Street West, just east of Runnymede

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , https://www.unionsocial.ca/st-...

Notes: This is our regularly scheduled pub night but it will include a celebration! We�ll be honouring and congratulating Ian for having received the Jane Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award in June of 2025. RSVP 24 hours in advance and come join us at the pub!

Let's Talk with Kamini Rodhan

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

Time: 8PM until 10PM

Cost: free

Location: Via Zoom conference call only (ZOOM: 647-558-0588, Meeting ID: 511 951 0004)

Directions: Ask us for a password to access the call

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Kamini guides the conversation on a wide variety of issues and topics

Guided Nature Hike with TRCA and the CCB Toronto Visionaries

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time: 2PM until 4PM

Cost: free

Location: Old Mill TTC Station (2672 Bloor Street West, Toronto)

Directions: Everyone will meet inside the station before the paid area.

Contact: TRCA and CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca, https://maps.app.goo.gl/X63pbi...

Notes: Celebrate the beginning of fall along the Humber River and learn about local wildlife! Join us for a guided nature walk, where we'll discover the birds and other plants and animals that call Toronto home. You'll have the chance to visit the shores of the Humber River, participate in hands-on activities, and explore nature!

Peter's Book Club

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 10:00am until 12:00pm

Cost: Free

Location: Deer Park Library (40 St Clair East, Toronto)

Directions: North side of St Clair, just east of Yonge Street

Contact: Peter Tsatsanis, 416-755-4310, petertsa@hotmail.com, http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Peter leads discussion of great books in accessible formats

CCB-Lions Bingo

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Time: 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Cost: $1 per card, max of 4 cards, plus 3 for $1 tickets for final jackpot

Location: CNIB Centre (1929 Bayview Avenue, Toronto)

Directions: Corner of Bayview & Kilgore, north of Eglinton

Contact: Lynda Spinney, 416-456-7117, secretary@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca

Notes: In-person fully accessible Bingo with cash prizes!

Let's Talk with Kamini Rodhan

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Time: 8PM until 10PM

Cost: free

Location: Via Zoom conference call only (ZOOM: 647-558-0588, Meeting ID: 511 951 0004)

Directions: Ask us for a password to access the call

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Kamini guides the conversation on a wide variety of issues and topics

Bowling

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Time: 3:45PM until 6:15PM

Cost: Members $5

Location: Rexdale Bowlarama (115 Rexdale Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M9W 1P1)

Contact: Lynda Spinney, 416-456-7117, secretary@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Come on out for some 10-pin fun! Includes bowling shoes

CCB Toronto Visionaries Monthly Meeting

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Time: 2pm until 4pm

Cost: free

Location: Northern District Library, 2nd floor, Room 200 (40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, ON, M4R 1B9)

Directions: Just west of Yonge, 1 block north of Eglinton

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Join us, and find out what's going on in the blind community!

Aamer's Evening Book Club

Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Time: 7PM until 9PM

Cost: free

Location: Via Zoom conference call only (ZOOM: 647-558-0588, Meeting ID: 511 951 0004)

Directions: Ask us for a password to access the call

Contact: Aamer Khan, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Join Aamer for lively conversation about the latest great reads!

October, 2025

Let's Talk with Kamini Rodhan

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Time: 8PM until 10PM

Cost: free

Location: Via Zoom conference call only (ZOOM: 647-558-0588, Meeting ID: 511 951 0004)

Directions: Ask us for a password to access the call

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Kamini guides the conversation on a wide variety of issues and topics

St Jacob's Market Bus Trip

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Time: 8am until 8pm

Cost: $50

Location: St jacob's Market (878 Weber St. N Waterloo, Ont,)

Directions: King Street and Benjamin Road in Waterloo

Contact: CCB Toronto Visionaries, 437 882-4323, info@ccbtorontovisionaries.ca , http://www.ccbtorontovisionari...

Notes: Come join us for some fun and shopping at St Jacob's Market, some great shopping and a described wagon ride

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