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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

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.

🎄✨ 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 🎄🎁✨

\# ❄️🥾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/)

🎬 Let’s Go to the Movies (and Actually Talk… or Not) Whether you're a film nerd, popcorn enthusiast, or just looking for a chill night out with interesting people — this one's for you. We’re heading out to see a movie together, then grabbing food or drinks after. If the film's great (or terrible), we’ll probably talk about it forever. If it’s just okay, we’ll talk about it for 10 minutes and move on to everything else — books, dating apps, weird dreams, how Toronto keeps getting more expensive, etc. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and not too serious. No film degree needed. No icebreakers. No pressure to “perform.” Just come enjoy the film, connect with some thoughtful people, and see where the night goes 🎞️ **Movie Title + Trailer:** [[Click here to watch the trailer!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az8M5Mai0X4)] 📖 **📖 Plot Summary:** Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed. *** ### 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meetup Time:** 6:30pm....I will only wait 5mins 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** 6:50pm ⏱️ **Runtime:** 1hr39mins 📌 **Meetup Spot:** I will be at the top of the escalators on the 4th floor and I will be wearing my Moose Hat. 🎟️ **Cost:** * **$11.50** for *CineClub* members * **$16.00** regular admission 👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket. **🪑 Reserved Seating:** You must buy your ticket *before* signing up. You'll be asked where you're sitting so we can all sit together! 🎫 Buy your ticket here: [https://www.cineplex.com](https://www.cineplex.com) 📍🪑 **Where I will be sitting:** I will be in ROW "G" SEAT "13" 🍿 **After the Movie:** Yes, we’re heading out after! It’s not just a movie night — it’s a social night. Let's talk, laugh, and dissect every plot twist. *** ### ✅ **Before You Sign Up** * Please **buy your ticket first** — seating is limited! * When signing up, let us know your **seat number** so we can try to group everyone together. * You can still sign up or just **show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible! 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](#) 🎟️ **Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts**: [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub) 🎁 **Get your SCENE Card** for free movies and points: [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca) *** ### 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). *** ### 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Organized by:** Mathew 📧 Questions? Reach out: **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. ❤️❄️

**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!

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 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

This cozy pub, loved by locals, is a true community favourite! The food is hearty, comforting, and always made fresh 👨🏽‍🍳 It’s a welcoming spot where people come together, share laughs, and enjoy great company 😃 Newcomers quickly feel at home and often leave with new friends! ⭐️⭐️ When you arrive, just check in with me or the staff and we’ll get you set up with seating and service 🍺🍽🥃 ⭐️⭐️ See you at The Irish Rose🎤

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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

Welcome to our monthly piano recital! We are a casual and welcoming group of amateur pianists who enjoy playing for and supporting other pianists in the community. To sign up to play, please post a comment on the meetup, reserving your spot. You attend, simply RSVP to the meetup. The time limit for each performer is 7 minutes. Please shorten your piece if it exceeds 7 minutes so everyone will have time to play. ======= COST ======= We use GoFundMe as a vehicle to collect donations for our costs. https://gofund.me/4ee1b739 Expand the "description" to view an exact breakdown of costs, collected donations, and the current goal. Any additional donations above the goal will be carried forward to the next recitals. Generally, performers donate a suggested donation of $20 and attendees donate what they can. ======= SCHEDULE ======= 1 Prasa 2 Graham 3 Victor 4 Fabian 5 Roberte 6 Cathy 7 Steve 8 Tricia 9 Yousif 10 Jacqueline 11 Alex 12 James 13 Fernando 14 15 Dunie .... Waiting list ( cancels and no shows)

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

**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!

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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!

We’ll be reading Brigands and Breadknives by Travis Baldtree this month! We recommend readingading “Bookshops and Bonedust” and “Legends and Lattes” before reading Brigands and Breadknives.