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From Silos to Circles 

Purpose-driven, curated dinner for leaders and change-makers, turning cross-sector insight into  partnerships, and action.

OCTOBER 30th, Toronto | Only 20 seats. 

Who it's for? 

  • Leaders & Decision-Makers (Execs, Directors, Founders, etc.)

  • Change-Makers (Social impact, civic, public sector, community members, etc.)

  • Builders (Ops, People & Culture, Innovation, Creatives, Activists etc.)

Impacts you can measure

  • Leave with 2–3 warm intros targeted to your priorities and an expended and supportive network 

  • Cross-pollination of ideas, networks and supports for the projects you are working on. 

  • Join a diverse cross-sectoral community of people who don't just ideate about change, but make it happen. 

  • Direct support for local change makers (a portion of proceeds supports a local organization committed to making change in our society)

CONNECTING FOR CHANGE DINNERS

CURATED ROOMS |  CANDID CONVERSATIONS | REAL-WORLD COLLABORATION 
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October 30th. Toronto 

We ask for a short application to place you at a table that maximizes relevant connections. Pay after acceptance only.
More info on the October 30th menu, location, theme and more, GO HERE 

What makes our dinners unique

DIVERSITY 

Skip the usual siloed and single industry mixers. Our curated dinners unite diverse sectors, decision makers, change makers and leaders  creating for rich conversations which spark inspiration, change, and real  impact.

FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS

At intimate tables of 10, community building facilitators take participants through conversations which build authentic connections while exploring collective collaboration. 

GIVING BACK 

 Proceeds from all of our dinners go towards a local charity or grassroots organization  / community initiative. 

Different charity is featured at each dinner.
  

UNIQUE VENUES, LOCAL CHEFS

 ​​​​​​​Each dinner features a local chef who is changing the game of cuisine, as well as local places which makes us re-imagine what a venue can be. ​​​​​​​  

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NEXT DINNER: October 30th, Toronto 

OUR LOCATION HOST:

THE DEPPANEUR
Founded in 2011 by Len Senater in an old corner-store in Toronto, The Depanneur is an ongoing, evolving social and culinary experiment; a prototype and proof-of-concept exploring food’s role in building community, creating opportunity and celebrating diversity.
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OUR FABOLOUS CHEF:

RAHAF ALAKABANI
Rahaf Alakabani is a Syrian-born chef and community culinary leader in the GTA. Since arriving from Sweida in 2016  she co-founded Newcomer Kitchens. Rahaf leads hands-on workshops and cultural events that preserve and teach family recipes and traditional Syrian techniques.
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IN SUPPORT OF: 

FREEDOM IS A MUST FOUNDATION 
The Freedom is a Must Foundation is a grassroots organization that takes a holistic approach to provide mentorship, opportunity and guidance to deter marginalized youth involved in criminal activity or at risk of being involved in a life of crime.

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Our pricing structure 

Portion of all ticket sales go to a local charitable partner. 

Executive Seat

$180
For leaders, executives, change makers and decision -makers, company representatives. 

Patron's seat 

$360
Pay it forward seat for leaders wanting to sponsor a seat for a community leader.

​​​​​​​Recognition at the dinner as a Seat Sponsor

Bridge Seat 

$75
Accessible seating for non for profit leaders, small independent entrepreneurs and new changemakers.

Community Seat 

By application only
Subsidized seat for  community leaders and young change makers.

​​​​​​​Limited seating.

Get your ticket  and step into a curated circle of leaders.
​​​​​​​Make meaningful connections, co-create opportunities, and leave with momentum.

Kind Words..

"To know that there's so many people doing such great work in our city, and we pass each other and don't really know about the wonderful work that everyone's doing. So it's been really amazing to hear everyone's stories and everyone's initiatives and projects and new collaborations are forging. New friendships are cultivating, and it's really exciting. There's an inspiring energy going around"
 - Lora Marinkovic, Director BMO
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About Your Host

Snjezana Pruginic is the Founder & CEO of Circle Point Wellness and a trusted facilitator to leaders across sectors. With 25+ years building communities and high-performing teams, she designs curated rooms where insight becomes sustainable growth, impact and change.. Grounded in her neuroscience and community building expertise her curation and facilitation helps decision-makers move from talk to traction. She brings the right people to the table, asks the right questions, and commits to the collaborations which turn momentum into impact.
Snjezana Pruginic
Founder, CEO,
​​​​​​​Community Builder &Culture Transformation Leader 

Get inspired by previous dinners....

Join us at our next dinner on OCTOBER 30th in TORONTO

LOCATION: The Depanneur | CUISINE: Traditional Syrian Cuisine | CHARITABLE RECEPIENT: Freedom is a Must 
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FAQs

What's the flow of the evening? 

Arrival & welcome, and informal  networking→ chef story, venue story,→ dinner & first short facilitated rounds, → cause spotlight table rotations, dinner and second short facilitated round→   actionable connections  → close.  Total: ~2.5 hours.

Do you offer tables or group bookings? 

Curated for cross-sector breadth: attendance is limited to two seats per organization. Organizations seeking a larger footprint may sponsor additional seats for community leaders. 

Can I sponsor a seat or the dinner? 

Yes—Our Patron's Seat ticket price is our pay it forward seat. It allows for one Community Seat and supports our Bridge Seats.

Can't attend the dinner, but you want to support a community leader's attendance? Connect with us for our Non Attending Seat Sponsors. (All seat sponsors receive recognition at the dinner)

Interested in becoming a patron for the whole dinner, or dinner series. Email us at snjezana@circlepointwellness for our Sponsorship Impact Package. 

Dietary needs and allergies? 

Please note them at time of seat purchase in our form and we’ll confirm accommodations with the kitchen in advance. Our menus are pre-set but we do our best to ensure all dietary needs can be met.

What's the refund / transfer policy? 

If plans change, you can transfer your seat to a colleague at any time before the event. No refunds.

Can my company pay by invoice or PO? Can I use it as part of my professional development? 

Yes. Apply first and upon acceptance you can pay by card or request an invoice/PO. We can add your company details and any procurement info. We provide you with necessary receipts for any professional development reimbursements.

What is a Bridge Seat and a Community Seat ? Who qualifies?

Bridge Seat
Reserved for nonprofit leaders, early-stage founders, and solo entrepreneurs working with limited budgets. Limited availability.

Community Seat
Subsidized seats for grassroots/community leaders, under-funded innovators, and young changemakers. Application required: tell us how your work creates impact; we match as capacity allows.


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Even though we work globally, our offices are on the traditional unceded territory of Huron-Wendat, Anishinabek, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and The Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nations.  As treaty people on this land, we acknowledge the collective, yet uniquely, and individually distinct responsibility of repairing the harms and preventing further harm caused by the White supremacist, colonial, systems which impact all parts of society, and which are directly responsible for the violent physical and cultural genocide of Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island, and the forced enslavement of people of African decent on these lands.

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