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The Cretans' Association of Toronto will be holding a Special General Meeting on November 22nd followed by General Elections, to allow members to review and approve proposed changes to the Association's bylaws. We kindly ask all members to make every effort to attend and we encourage you to share this information with fellow members. Location: 1110 Birchmount Rd, Unit #23, Scarborough You must have a valid 2026 membership to attend the AGM.

We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 22nd for a memorial commemorating the heroes of the Arkadi Monastery. Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2026 Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church; 1385 Warden Ave., Scarborough, ON M1R 2S3 Please join us after the service for coffee and koliva, as we come together to honor their memory.

Tickets are now available for the Annual Arkadi Dinner & Dance on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, a special evening celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the Cretan Association. Join us for an unforgettable night featuring live music from Crete with Δημήτρης Ξυλούρης (Κίτρος), Βασίλης Σκουλάς, and Γιώργος Ζέρμπος, along with laïko performances by Nerria Bouzounieraki, Stavros Kanichis, and Band. The evening will also include a silent auction with great prizes, 65th Anniversary co

We’re proud to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Scholarship Program! Available Scholarships: The Eleftherios Venizelos Scholarship (x2) is available to a student that graduated from high school in June 2026 AND is currently enrolled in any educational program. ​​​ The Nikos Kazantzakis Scholarship (x2) is available to a student enrolled in any post-secondary educational program that graduated from high school prior to 2026. The Youth Scholarship (x

The Sylogo will be opening on Sunday, September 13th which will include both dance registration and the welcome back BBQ! This year we are proud to be celebrating our 65th Anniversary on Saturday, November 7th 2026 and we are excited to see what our dance teachers have planned for our dancers! Please see updated Dance Schedule: Littles (ages 4-8): 1:30 - 2:30 PM Juniors (ages 9-12): 2:30 - 3:30 PM Intermediates (ages 13-15): 3:30 - 5:00 PM Seniors (ages 16+): 5:00 - 6:30 PM

This year, The Cretans' Association of Toronto 'Knossos' will be celebrating 65 Years of preserving and spreading Cretan culture and community. To honor this important milestone, we are creating a commemorative 65th Anniversary Yearbook that will capture our history, achievements, memories, and the people who have made this journey possible. This keepsake will be presented and distributed at our 65th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in hopes of havin

This year marks the 65th anniversary of The Cretans' Association of Toronto 'Knossos'. Founded in 1961 by Cretan immigrants, the association was built with a shared vision: to carry a piece of home across the ocean and create a place where Cretan culture, traditions, and community could thrive in a new country. Their dedication laid the foundation for something truly lasting. Over the decades, that vision has been carried forward by generations who have continued to nurtu

Join us on Saturday, May 23rd for our Annual Battle of Crete Dance Celebration! Enjoy a night of Cretan music and dance, featuring live musicians from Crete, Nikos Lagoudakis and musical guests. We are also excited to welcome special guests from the Cretan Association “Pseloritis” of Detroit, who will be joining us with a special performance by their dancers. Purchase your tickets now!

We would like to extend our gratitude to all the sponsors of our 2026 Cretan Landmarks Calendar . Proceeds from this initiative are in support of the Hellenic Home , helping us give back to our community. Keep an eye out for future initiatives if you’d like to be part of our mission to support the Hellenic Home Initiative. We truly appreciate your trust and support.

We’re making great progress in our mission to raise funds for the Hellenic Home Initiative. The Cretans’ Association of Toronto is proud to be raising funds in support of the Hellenic Home , with a goal of $25,000 . We’re over halfway there thanks to your incredible support! Every donation brings us closer to making a meaningful impact in our community. Let’s keep the momentum going and reach our goal together. If you're looking for a way to support, join us at our next event

Join us for our Annual “Μάχη της Κρήτης” Dinner & Dance on Saturday, May 23, 2026! This year, we are excited to welcome live musicians from Crete, Nikos Lagoudakis & Musical Guests , performing Cretan music, along with a traditional Cretan dancing for our Cretan Youth . The evening proudly the Hellenic Home Initiative . Event Details Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church 1385 Warden Ave., Toronto, ON M1R 2S3 Featu

The Youth Committee of The Cretan's Association of Toronto invites you to join us for a Go Karting Event at KI Speed! This event is exclusive to members of the Cretan Association of Toronto who are in good standing. Please note that only individuals who were members in good standing prior to this announcement are eligible to purchase tickets. Event Details Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 Time: Starting at 3:00 PM RSVP by Wednesday, March 18th! Location: KI Speed, 75 Carl Hal

Please save the date for our Annual Μάχη της Κρήτης (Battle of Crete) Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026! This year our event will be held St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. This special evening will also serve as a fundraiser in support of Hellenic Home for the Aged. More details, including tickets and event information, will be announced soon. We look forward to celebrating with you.

The Ladies in Blue of the Cretan Association of Toronto invite you on Friday, March 6th, to a special evening dedicated to honouring, uplifting, and celebrating the incredible women in our lives in recognition of International Women’s Day This meaningful gathering is not only a celebration, but also a fundraiser in support of the Hellenic Home initiative. You can learn more about it here . What’s Included: Fixed menu with a variety of options, (including nistisima/fasting opt

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!