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- “Childless Cat Ladies” (=SWaNK😽) dinner & post-election childfree chatWellington Market Food Hall at The Well (lower ground level), Toronto, ON
(Owning cats is not required, just be a SWaNK!) ⚠️ Please turn Meetup notifications on and join @swanktoronto IG group to participate in this event
“In a 2021 interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, then-Senate-candidate Vance complained that the U.S. was being run by Democrats, corporate oligarchs and "a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made and so they want to make the rest of the country miserable, too."”
For background read: https://www.npr.org/2024/07/29/nx-s1-5055616/jd-vance-childless-cat-lady-history
In a polarized world where strong, independent, childfree women in positions of leadership are still being reduced to a sexist trope, let’s get together and talk about our accomplishments and the challenges that childfree women continue to face in society.
Wellington food market has lots of delicious food options, including a new fried chicken chain BHC which just opened up from Korea.
This is an extension of our regular biweekly Wednesday Walk + childfree chat.
PLEASE READ: Only members who have RSVPed to event may attend, do not show up unless you are on the attending list. No guests/pets. Please do not ask to increase the event size so you can go, or try to organize a separate meet up event within this event. Please arrive on time – I have an early day the following day and will not delay the start of this event nor check messages after 15 minutes so I can focus on hosting.
- 🎶 The Magic Hour Tour with Jhené 🎶Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
🎶 Jhené Aiko - The Magic Hour Tour 🎶
📍 Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
📅 Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
⏰ Show Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Meeting Time: Between 6:45 and 7:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: TBD (Downtown)
🎫 Ticket info: $75 - $150 (depending on seating) – Click here⚠️If you’ve RSVP for this event, make sure your Meetup notifications are on for updates. Also, follow SWaNK on IG @swanktoronto!
I’ve been a fan of Jhené Aiko’s music for about 10 years, and I’m genuinely excited to see her again in Toronto!! I’ve noticed concerts don’t seem to be a big draw for some SWaNK members, but I thought to extend the invitation as I’ll be going anyways. Whether you’re a long-time fan or simply enjoy good R&B vibes, from what I’ve read about this tour, the show will be memorable 🦋✨.
Jhené Aiko’s soulful, dreamy sound has captivated fans for years, and she’s collaborated with artists like Drake, Kehlani, Summer Walker, Childish Gambino and Big Sean. With hits such as “Bed Peace,” “The Worst,” “Never Call Me,” “None of Your Concern”, and “While We’re Young,” she offers a beautiful blend of classic soul and chill vibes. Even if R&B isn’t your primary genre, her artistry and the energy of a live performance may pleasantly surprise you!
If you’re interested, check the ticket and seating chart. When you RSVP, please mention your price range. I plan to purchase two tickets in mid-October, and I’ll request an e-transfer then if you’d like to be included (and sit together). Please DM me if you have any questions.
