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We are so excited to present Bouzouki Night on Friday, February 27th, with live performances by Nerria Bouzounieraki, Stelios Hois, Dimitris Netser, and George Papadas . You won’t want to miss it — tickets are limited , so secure yours today!   This event proudly supports the Hellenic Home Initiative . You can learn more about it here . Event Details Meet & Greet: 7:00 PM Party Begins: 8:00 PM Location: Cretan Association, 1110 Birchmount Rd #23, Scarborough $25 – includes yo

The Youth Committee  is excited to invite our youth to a fun Movie Night on Saturday, February 21st at 6:30 PM! 🎬✨   This will be a great chance to hang out with friends and enjoy a movie chosen by our youth. We’ll also have snacks, treats, and more to make the night even better! RSVP Now! Event Details: Location: The Cretan Association, 1110 Birchmount Rd Time: 6:30 PM Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026 Free for members All youth are welcome

Mark your calendar! Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, March 1 at 4:00 PM . To participate in the meeting, you must be a 2026 member in good standing . Renew your Membership today!

We are incredibly proud of our senior dance group for their performance at the Annual Detroit Dance on January 31st. We also extend our sincere thanks to the 40+ members who joined us on this trip to support our dancers. We are especially grateful to the Cretan Brotherhood “Pseloretis” of Detroit for welcoming us with open arms and providing our youth with the opportunity to build meaningful connections. Cretans' Association of Toronto "Knossos" & Cretan Brotherhood "Pseloret

Back by popular demand, the Youth Committee  has organized a day of skating on  Saturday, January 17th 2026!   The event will take place at Nathan Philips Square from 3:00PM-5:00PM .   Cost of rental skates are posted below We hope to see you all there!

As we begin 2026, we are excited to kick off the new year with our Vasilopita Dinner Party.  Event Details: Date: January 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church30 Thorncliffe Park Dr, East York, ON M4H 1H8   More details will be shared soon. We look forward to celebrating together and welcoming the new year!

Thank you for making 2025 such a Wonderful Year! The Cretan Association of Toronto has had an incredible year, and it’s all because of you. Your support, your presence, and your participation within our community has made everything possible. Please take a moment to read our end-of-year letter below. It’s just a small way to say thank you, even though words can never fully express how much we appreciate your support. We can’t wait to see you in 2026!

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14th at 1:00 PM. Let’s come together to celebrate the holiday season with joy and laughter!   This year, our Christmas party will be extra special, The Women's Committee has taken the Initiative to support The Red Door Shelter, an organization dedicated to helping families and women fleeing violence. The Women’s Committee will be collecting donations at the Christmas Party   We kindly ask all member

The Cretan Association of Toronto  is proud to award these scholarships to outstanding students who continue to make our community proud. A special thank-you to Adonis Artemakis  for his generous donation to our scholarship program. This year’s recipients were recognized at our 2025 Arkadi Dinner & Dance for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. A heartfelt bravo  to each student — your accomplishments inspire us, and we can’t wait to see all you achieve

We’re hosting our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 30th, from 3:00–4:00 PM , and we would love to see you there. This is your chance to have your voice heard , share your ideas, and stay informed. We’ll be recapping our 2025 events, reviewing our progress, and giving an update on our plans for the year ahead.   Location: 1110 Birchmount Rd, Unit #23, Scarborough Your participation makes a difference in shaping the future of our Association. We hope you’ll join us.

We are excited to announce that our Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance this Saturday, November 15th, 2025, is now completely sold out.   Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and continues to support our community.   We look forward to an incredible night filled with live Cretan music from Kounalis and Georgiladakis, along with amazing performances from our dance groups, who have worked hard all year to bring you traditional Cretan performances. This year's Arkadi Dinner & Da

We invite you to join us this Sunday for a memorial  commemorating the heroes of the Arkadi Monastery, a symbol of courage and sacrifice during the Cretan revolt of 1866. Date: Sunday, November 9th 2025 Location: St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Toronto, ON M4H 1H8 Story of the Arkadi: During the Cretan revolt of 1866, the Arkadi Monastery became a beacon of resistance against Ottoman rule. Besieged by 15,000 Ottoman troops, nearly 943 people—mostl

Join us for our Annual Arkadi Dinner Dance on November 15, 2025! Experience an unforgettable night of Cretan music, dance, and celebration featuring live performances by Μιχάλης Ι. Κουνάλης , Λευτέρης Γεωργιλαδάκης , Γιώργος Μακράκης , and Μανώλης Κουνάλης . 🎶 This event supports The Hellenic Home Initiative — learn more about it here!   Keep an eye out for fun ways to contribute to this important fundraiser during the evening. Event Information: Crystal Fountain Event Venu

Join us for a fun evening of pumpkin painting, sweet treats, and Halloween-themed activities. All ages welcome! RSVP below! Time &...

Our 2025 Scholarship Program are officially open! Each year, we recognize and support the achievements of our youth by awarding over...

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We are excited to share some wonderful news with you!   Our association has officially joined the community-wide effort to support the...

Are you looking for a way to get more involved with the Cretan Association of Toronto?   Good news! The Ladies in Blue are welcoming new...

Thank you  to everyone who joined us for the first day of dance classes — what an amazing turnout! The energy was incredible, and it was...

Get ready to dance the night away! 🎉 Join us for a 19+ throwback, club-style party, packed with all your favorite ’80s hits and ’90s...