The Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto

One more week! Please come out to the Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada for a complimentary movie screening of Cliffs of Freedom. An English Speaking Film that we are showcasing during this wonderful Greek Month. Snacks and beverage will be available for purchase.
Location: Pan- Macedonian Federation of Canada
@ 406 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P3
Time: 2pm

Greek Independence Day Parade on Danforth Ave, Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Meet on the field at the corner of Chatham & Euston Avenue at 1pm!
All Thessalonikeans are encouraged to participate!

🇬🇷 GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 🇬🇷

Greek Independence Day commemorates the beginning of the Greek War of Independence in 1821, when Greeks rose up against centuries of Ottoman rule. It is a powerful day of national pride that honors the courage, sacrifice, and unity of those who fought for freedom, faith, and identity.

📅 Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Greektown on Danforth Ave, Toronto
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🇬🇷ΠΑΡΕΛΑΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΗΜΕΡΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΕΞΑΡΤΗΣΙΑΣ🇬🇷

Η Ημέρα της Ελληνικής Ανεξαρτησίας τιμά την έναρξη της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης του 1821, όταν οι Έλληνες ξεσηκώθηκαν έπειτα από αιώνες οθωμανικής κυριαρχίας. Είναι μια ημέρα βαθιάς εθνικής υπερηφάνειας που τιμά το θάρρος, τη θυσία και την ενότητα εκείνων που αγωνίστηκαν για την ελευθερία.

📅 Ημερομηνία: Κυριακή, 29 Μαρτίου 2026
🕜 Ώρα: 1:30 μ.μ.
📍 Τοποθεσία: Greektown, Λεωφόρος Danforth, Τορόντο

Thessaloniki is a city built on strength, culture, and resilience — and so many remarkable women have helped shape its story.

From Eleni Skoura, the first woman elected to the Greek Parliament, to Katerina Sakellaropoulou, born in Thessaloniki and becoming the first female President of Greece… from the legendary voice of Marinella, who carried Greek music to the world, to women in medicine, leadership, the arts, and community who quietly transformed lives around them.

Today, on International Women’s Day, I celebrate not only these trailblazers but also the women around us who continue to build, lead, nurture, and inspire every single day.

Women who lift others.
Women who lead with integrity.
Women who create change simply by refusing to stand still.

May we continue to support one another, open doors for the next generation, and keep proving that when women rise, entire communities rise with them.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Join us for the Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto Annual Lunch and Vasilopita Cutting.

Sunday, March 1, 2026
2:00 pm
Salonika Restaurant, 402 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

Lunch included. Cash bar available.
New members welcome. Membership available at the door.
$50 family, $25 single.

We look forward to celebrating together.

Important Notice – Event Update

Due to weather conditions, the Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto Annual Lunch and Vasilopita Cutting scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2026 has been cancelled.

The event has been rescheduled for:
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Salonika Restaurant, 402 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to gathering together on the new date to celebrate, reconnect, and share in this special tradition. New members are always welcome.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Thessalonikeans Society of Toronto invites all members and friends to our Annual Lunch and Vasilopita Cutting.

Sunday, January 25, 2026
2:00 PM

Location:
Salonika Restaurant
402 Danforth Avenue, Toronto

Lunch will be provided. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea included.
Cash bar available.

New members are welcome.
Not a member yet? You can sign up on the day of the event and become part of our wonderful community.

Pricing:
$50 Family
$25 Single

We look forward to celebrating together.

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our dear friend and longtime supporter of the Thessalonikean Society of Toronto, Evgenia Ioannou.

Evgenia and her husband were cherished members and friends of our Syllogo for over a decade. Her kindness, warmth, and dedication to the Greek and Cypriot communities of Toronto will always be remembered.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Αιωνία της η Μνήμη.

🕊 Funeral Details:
Visitation: Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Service: 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 1385 Warden Avenue, Scarborough.
Interment: Pine Hills Cemetery (Section 19)