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# ❄️🥾Mount Pleasant Cemetery Winter Walk ### **Toronto’s Most Peaceful Winter Walk** Join me for a gentle 90-minute winter stroll through one of Toronto’s most beautiful hidden gems — **Mount Pleasant Cemetery.** This isn’t just a cemetery — it’s like walking through a living museum and botanical garden, full of winding paths, tall evergreens, and peaceful charm. It’s also one of the best places in the city to meet friendly people, share good conversation, and soak in the quiet magic of winter. 💫 **Did you know?** When Mount Pleasant first opened in 1876, it was a *Victorian-day destination*! Torontonians would dress up, hop on a streetcar, and spend the day here picnicking and strolling before heading back downtown. *** ### 🕚 Meetup Details **Meetup Time:** 11:00am (I’ll wait 5 minutes) **Meetup Spot:** Inside the main gates of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at the **Yonge Street entrance** (the one with the big stone archway). Look for me — I’ll be wearing my *famous Moose Hat!* 🦌 **End Spot:** Right back where we started. *** ### 🍗 Lunch After After the walk, join us for a cozy lunch at **Swiss Chalet!** Great food, friendly prices, and warm vibes — the perfect way to wrap up a winter morning. *** ### 💲 Meetup Fee **$5 cash in person** or **E-transfer** to: 📧 **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** (This small fee helps support the group and future events!) *** ### 🧣 What to Bring * Warm boots and layers * Hat and gloves * A drink to keep you cozy ☕ * A small snack if you like ☃️ **Weather:** This walk happens in *any kind of weather* (we’ll only cancel if it’s -20°C or colder). Remember — *there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing!* 😉 *** ### 💬 Final Notes * You can **just show up** — no need to commit early! * Please keep an eye out for updates in case of cancellation. * 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) *** ✨ This is one of the best, calmest, and friendliest ways to spend a winter morning in Toronto — good company, good conversation, and a peaceful setting that feels miles away from the city. **Organizer:** Mathew 📩 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

\# ❄️🥾Mount Pleasant Cemetery Winter Walk ### **Toronto’s Most Peaceful Winter Walk** Join me for a gentle 90-minute winter stroll through one of Toronto’s most beautiful hidden gems — **Mount Pleasant Cemetery.** This isn’t just a cemetery — it’s like walking through a living museum and botanical garden, full of winding paths, tall evergreens, and peaceful charm. It’s also one of the best places in the city to meet friendly people, share good conversation, and soak in the quiet magic of winter. 💫 **Did you know?** When Mount Pleasant first opened in 1876, it was a *Victorian-day destination*! Torontonians would dress up, hop on a streetcar, and spend the day here picnicking and strolling before heading back downtown. \*\*\* \#\#\# 🕚 Meetup Details **Meetup Time:** 11:00am (I’ll wait 5 minutes) **Meetup Spot:** Inside the main gates of Mount Pleasant Cemetery at the **Yonge Street entrance** (the one with the big stone archway). Look for me — I’ll be wearing my *famous Moose Hat!* 🦌 **End Spot:** Right back where we started. \*\*\* \#\#\# 🍗 Lunch After After the walk, join us for a cozy lunch at **Swiss Chalet!** Great food, friendly prices, and warm vibes — the perfect way to wrap up a winter morning. \*\*\* \#\#\# 💲 Meetup Fee **$5 cash in person** or **E-transfer** to: 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) (This small fee helps support the group and future events!) \*\*\* \#\#\# 🧣 What to Bring * Warm boots and layers * Hat and gloves * A drink to keep you cozy ☕ * A small snack if you like ☃️ **Weather:** This walk happens in *any kind of weather* (we’ll only cancel if it’s -20°C or colder). Remember — *there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing!* 😉 \*\*\* \#\#\# 💬 Final Notes * You can **just show up** — no need to commit early! * Please keep an eye out for updates in case of cancellation. * 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) \*\*\* ✨ This is one of the best, calmest, and friendliest ways to spend a winter morning in Toronto — good company, good conversation, and a peaceful setting that feels miles away from the city. **Organizer:** Mathew 📩 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](http://torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com/)

**Boxing Day Edition** As the holiday glow settles in and the city slows down between Christmas and New Year’s, join us for a cozy, heartwarming Boxing Day gathering to unwind, reconnect, and recharge. Think winter zen meets festive cheer - the perfect moment to share good food, good vibes, and good company. This month’s theme invites you to embrace *winter calm with a touch of zest*: soft textures, warm colours, sparkles, scarves - or simply come as you are. Let’s close out the year together with laughter, conversation, and delicious plant-based food. And we have a special surprise… 🎁 **Lucky Draw Giveaway!** Our wonderful hosts at **Thien Tam** are offering **8 fantastic prizes**: ✨ 4 × **$50 gift vouchers** ✨ 4 × **bottles of white wine** Everyone attending will be entered automatically - just show up and enjoy! ### **About Toronto Vegan Drinks** Vegan Drinks is a social event for those interested in making new friends and meeting like-minded people. We meet up on the last Friday of the month. You don't have to be a vegan to come and enjoy the fun (in fact we encourage you to bring your veg and non-veg friends!), but only vegan food and drinks are available for purchase. This event is an inclusive space for all! ### **This Month’s Venue** We’ll be celebrating the winter season at the vibrant **Thien Tam** in the Junction! ❄️ Enjoy their flavourful Pan-Asian vegan dishes, cozy atmosphere, and a refreshing menu of cocktails and mocktails. From scrumptious grub to refreshing drinks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Menu: [https://thientamca.com/](https://thientamca.com/) ### **Event Details** **📅 Thursday, December 26** (Boxing Day!) **⏰ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm** **📍 Thien Tam – The Junction** There is no cover charge but we encourage everyone to support our host by buying some food and/or drinks! ### **How does it work?** Just show up, have fun, and meet new people! Name tags will be available so you won't have to remember a million names! Talk about your interests, your favourite recipes and restaurants, your dream job to save the animals, the environment, your ethics, or anything and everything! Let’s wrap up the year with warmth, friendship, and a little Boxing Day magic. ❤️❄️

🎄✨ Christmas Encore: The Boxing Day Edition ✨🎄 Toronto Babel | Language Exchange & Social Night @ Madison Ave Pub We’re back at Madison Ave Pub on Friday, December 26 . 🎁🎅 Come join us for Christmas Encore: The Boxing Day Edition — a cozy, high-energy night of conversation, culture, and global connections 🌍✨ Whether you’re keeping the festive spirit alive or just looking for the perfect Friday night out, this is your sign. Come practice a language, meet new faces from around the world, and enjoy that post-Christmas, no-pressure, good-vibes-only atmosphere 🍻🎄 ✨ What to Expect: ✅ Language Exchange & Social Mingling 🗣️ ✅ Make New Friends 💬 ✅ New Arts & Crafts Table 🎨✨ ✅ Fun Board Games ♟️ ✅ Live acoustic band ✅ DJ Keiko Ojima 🇯🇵 spinning in the new Babylon Room 🎶🔥 📍 Madison Ave Pub — 14 Madison Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 2S1 🕖 Doors Open: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Pull up solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave with new connections, good laughs, and that warm holiday-afterglow feeling 🫶🎄✨ 💵 Entry Options: • $5 or FREE entry when you bring a small gift (under $10) 🎁 — gifts will go toward our Kris Kringle / Secret Santa exchange 🎅✨ Your support helps cover meetup costs, name tags, games, stickers, and all the little details that keep the magic going 💫 📲 E-transfer available: tmg8@wealthsimple.me 📩 Contact: Terry (Organizer) Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/torontobabel WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EYMdUw8XaxE5irFSNg5bt7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t.o.babel 📅 Check our calendar to RSVP & see upcoming events: http://www.meetup.com/TorontoBabel/#calendar #TorontoBabel #BoxingDayToronto ##KrisKringle #LanguageExchange #TorontoEvents #MadisonPub #todotoronto #torontolife 🎄🎁✨

Join us the 4th Friday of every month at 6 pm at Cherie Bistro for another Toronto Humanist & Atheist get-together! Catch up with friends and welcome new people.

**Experience an unforgettable night of Canadian classic rock with the 49th Parallel Canadian Covers Band at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga.** Rama Gaming House is hosting The 49th Parallel Canadian Covers Band from **7 PM to 10 PM**. As part of their **Classic Rock Series**, It’s energetic live performance that celebrates some of the greatest homegrown hits ever made. The 49th Parallel Canadian Covers Band is known for delivering powerful renditions of legendary Canadian artists from **The Guess Who**, **Blue Rodeo**, **Bryan Adams**, **The Tragically Hip**, and more. This event is **just $8!** A great night of live music and entertainment, and on a budget for those of us still recovering from Christmas shopping! Rama Gaming House in Mississauga is a great location for live music, dinner and dancing. Let’s meet and enjoy a fun night of music after Christmas and before 2026 kicks in!

Join us for the launch of ROBOT ROCK. The newest electronic dance event at Ground Control. Fri Dec 26 - ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party ADVANCED TIX $10: [https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca](https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca) ROBOT ROCK will bring you on a trip through the greatest electro and electronica music from the 70s 80s 90s to now. ARTISTS YOU MIGHT HEAR: Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Underworld, Egyptian Lover, Juan Atkins, Aphex Twin, LCD Soundsytem, Royksopp, Orbital, Chemical Brothers, Afrika Bambaataa, Gary Numan, New Order, Digitalism, Soulwax, Mirwais, Simian Mobile Disco, Fisherspooner, Rattan, Boards of Canada, The Orb, Thievery Corporation, Groove Armada, Bob Mosses, Air, Devo, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Justice, Anthony Rother, Ladytron, The Hacker, Legowelt, Dopplereffekt, Sven Vath, DMX Crew, Ascii.Disko, Felix Da Housecat, Arnaud Rebotini, Ellen Allien, Adriano Canzian, Miss Kittin, Dave Clarke, Westbam, and more. Friday December 26, 2025 ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto DJ's Lazarus and Be Kind Rewind Lounge 9pm - Mainroom 10pm 19+ event Adv. Tix ONLY $10: [https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca](https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca) $15 at the door INVITE: [www.facebook.com/events/1406305851161251/](www.facebook.com/events/1406305851161251/) (please INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- SOCIAL: www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Hello everyone, I'd like to invite you out for a fantastic Sunday afternoon with **Name That Tune.** A great way to make lots of new friends, share some laughs and enjoy all the best music that we love. \*We will be joining my other social groups too, so we can look forward to a great turn out and great afternoon **Date:** Sunday November December 28th **Time** 4:00-6:30 pm **La Carnita - (Main Floor)** **Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9 Free Parking on Eglinton on Sundays on North side of street :) See below for event details: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer & DJ) Event Details: **NAME THAT TUNE** **(Music, Treats and Memories) (Sunday December 28th)** -Everyone can play, all ages welcome! -Teams will be formed in groups of 4-6 people -New teams for each round will be formed so that we can all meet lots of new people -Treats handed out to winning teams -Lots of fun and laughter in store for all who come out (Songs will include the various decades, past and present so everyone will have a chance to contribute and have a great time) **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (Cash only please at the door) (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** -Please arrive between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. \*Name That Tune will start shortly after that (Invite your friends out too if you l \*Plan to have dinner here if you like as the food is great! \*Dinner Party after event at no extra charge as well :) \-\-\- **Dinner & Beverage Menu available too** \*Includes reserved seating for the group \*Beverage and/or appetizer minimum to support the staff and venue \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Parking Available:** \*Plenty of free street parking on Eglinton and (Residential area south/east of venue for free) **Close to Subway Station:** \*Also just a three minute walk east from the Yonge/Eglinton subway station \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents **Sat Dec 27 - PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ HUMAN LEAGUE Spotlight** ADVANCED TIX $10: [https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca](https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca) PANIC is a brilliant evening of new wave, post-punk, classic alternatives, synth pioneers, britpop, shoegaze, madchester, new romantic, classic industrial, ska, and more. Join hundreds of your friends dancing to the coolest retro tunes at PANIC. Saturday December 27, 2025 PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ HUMAN LEAGUE Spotlight Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto @groundcontroltoronto Lounge 9pm - Mainroom 10pm 19+ event Adv. Tix ONLY $10: [https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca](https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca) $10 before 11pm - $15 after INVITE: [www.facebook.com/events/1509389283530135/](www.facebook.com/events/1509389283530135/) (please INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- SOCIAL: www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Join us for the launch of ROBOT ROCK. The newest electronic dance event at Ground Control. **Fri Dec 26 - ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party** ADVANCED TIX $10: [https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca](https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca) ROBOT ROCK will bring you on a trip through the greatest electro and electronica music from the 70s 80s 90s to now. ARTISTS YOU MIGHT HEAR: Kraftwerk, Daft Punk, Underworld, Egyptian Lover, Juan Atkins, Aphex Twin, LCD Soundsytem, Royksopp, Orbital, Chemical Brothers, Afrika Bambaataa, Gary Numan, New Order, Digitalism, Soulwax, Mirwais, Simian Mobile Disco, Fisherspooner, Rattan, Boards of Canada, The Orb, Thievery Corporation, Groove Armada, Bob Mosses, Air, Devo, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Justice, Anthony Rother, Ladytron, The Hacker, Legowelt, Dopplereffekt, Sven Vath, DMX Crew, Ascii.Disko, Felix Da Housecat, Arnaud Rebotini, Ellen Allien, Adriano Canzian, Miss Kittin, Dave Clarke, Westbam, and more. Friday December 26, 2025 ROBOT ROCK: Electro & Electronica Dance Party Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto DJ's Lazarus and Be Kind Rewind Lounge 9pm - Mainroom 10pm 19+ event Adv. Tix ONLY $10: [https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca](https://RobotRocklaunch.eventbrite.ca) $15 at the door INVITE: [www.facebook.com/events/1406305851161251/](www.facebook.com/events/1406305851161251/) (please INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- SOCIAL: www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents **Sat Dec 27 - PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ HUMAN LEAGUE Spotlight** ADVANCED TIX $10: https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca PANIC is a brilliant evening of new wave, post-punk, classic alternatives, synth pioneers, britpop, shoegaze, madchester, new romantic, classic industrial, ska, and more. Join hundreds of your friends dancing to the coolest retro tunes at PANIC. Saturday December 27, 2025 PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ HUMAN LEAGUE Spotlight Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto @groundcontroltoronto Lounge 9pm - Mainroom 10pm 19+ event Adv. Tix ONLY $10: https://PANIChumanleague.eventbrite.ca $10 before 11pm - $15 after INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1509389283530135/ (please INVITE your friends) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- SOCIAL: www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Should you be around over the December holidays--we can fit in ONE last outing! A 60th anniversary screening of this documentary. Ticket link is below. $10-$15 per ticket This Genie Award–winning documentary follows a **30-year-old Leonard Cohen on a visit to his hometown of Montreal**. Before he was the celebrated musician, Cohen was a poet and a novelist. This NFB documentary casually observes Cohen in his daily routine: he bathes, he gets a haircut, he delivers a reading before an audience. As he goes about his day, a portrait emerges of a thoughtful, perceptive and soulful man. (This documentary is 45 mins) *Screening with:* **Poen \|** D: Josef Reeve \| Canada \| 1967 \| 4 min Leonard Cohen delivers four different readings of a poem from his book *Beautiful Losers*. Each time it is a little different, and each time the accompanying visuals evoke new responses. **Poets on Film No. 1** \| D: Bozenna Heczko\, Elizabeth Lewis\, Gayle Thomas & Janet Perlman \| Canada \| 1977 \| 8 min This short film brings together animated interpretations of four poems by Canadian writers: *Riverdale Lion* by John Robert Colombo, *A Kite Is a Victim* by Leonard Cohen, *Klaxon* by James Reaney and George Johnston’s *The Bulge*. **Ticket link here:** (tickets have just gone on-sale) Don't sit so close--say row G and behind.. https://hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films/mr-leonard-cohen A nice way to end the year... Hot Docs in Toronto with Leonard Cohen in Montreal

**Caller: Gaye Fifer** **Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

First Sundays are free admission at Franklin Park Conservatory. Sunday, January 4th, is also the last day The Palm House will be open before renovations begin. Let’s meet, enjoy a respite from January weather, and wander the gardens. Free neanthe bella palms are available to guests, beginning at 10am, while supplies last. Afterwards, we can visit the nearby East Market (212 Kelton Avenue).

Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed! RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group) Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food. Bonus - You can bring your dog!