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\#\# Dress in Yunnan Ethnic Glam · Feast on the Peacock Banquet · Battle in the Guandan Showdown \*\*\* \#\# ✨ All\-Night NYE Entertainment Ka \#\# Dress in Yunnan Ethnic Glam · Feast on the Peacock Banquet · Battle in the Guandan Showdown \*\*\* \#\# ✨ All\-Night NYE Entertainment * 🎤 **Karaoke Party** — Sing from Jay Chou classics to holiday hits * 🃏 **Guandan Tournament** — Challenge friends & claim the crown * 🎲 **Board Game Mayhem** — Play your way into the new year * 🍾 **Midnight Champagne Toast** — Celebrate as the clock strikes 12 * 🎁 **Mystery Grand Prizes** — Lucky draws throughout the night \*\*\* \#\# 📆 Date & Time **December 31st \| 5:00 PM – 12:12 AM** \#\# 📍 Location 3550 Victoria Park Ave unit 100, North York, ON M2H 2E1 · Toronto, ON North York *(RSVP via WeChat: **meetint0 or What's app 6478483328** )* \*\*\* \#\# 🎫 Tickets 👑 **Member Price:** $50 🐦 **Early Bird (20 spots):** $59.99 🎯 **General Admission:** $69.99

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with.\* These French, Spanish, and English, classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a francophone, hispanophone, or anglophone country. *English in this class can only taught in French and Spanish unless you are an advanced learner* The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other French nor Spanish classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** (Wishbone Animal Rights Lab) every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Call (647)787-9953 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Parking is available across from the Greyhound bus station on Elm Street and Bay Street.

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **This is the last tour of 2025! Let's ring in the New Year and celebrate our amazing city and country.** The only authorized cemeteries within York were Anglican or Roman Catholic. Citizens who did not belong to either church had no choice but to find burial arrangements outside York. The General Burying Ground received Royal Assent in 1826 and land that came to be known as Potters Field was acquired and started operation soon afterwards. Over time, additional cemetery lands were added and in 1873, a new cemetery available to all citizens was established. The new cemetery was situated on the farm land of the Cawthra family near Yonge Street. This walk is for all fitness levels. Please dress for the weather. This walk will begin and end outside the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church at 1585 Yonge Street just north of Heath Street. This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person! This tour has space for **11** explorers, so if you do plan on attending please secure your tickets early. \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

Welcome to the New Year's eve dinner dance happening on December 31, 2025 at Peter & Paul Banquet Hall! Get ready to dance the night away and ring in the new year with style at Sts. Peter & Paul Banquet Hall. Join us on December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM for a night filled with music, delicious food, and great company. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration! Location: St Peter and Paul Banquet Hall, 231 Milner Ave, 401 and Markham Rd ( largest dance floor) Salsa/Bachata/Latin-American/Ballroom dancing also some disco and top 40, DJ Frank Bishun The event is 65% sold out as of Nov 5ht. Follow the link to purchase tickets or email info@danceart.ca [BUY TICKETS HERE](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1200483070179?aff=oddtdtcreator) Includes served sit down dinner (see menu below), beginner dance lesson 7pm-7.30pm, social dancing, line dancing, red and white wine with dinner and sparklling wine for midnight toast DJ Frank Bishun. Doors open at 6.30pm. Hot and Cold Hors D'oeuvers will be served at arrival time. Dance lesson 7pm-7.30pm (beginners, basic steps in salsa, bachata, waltz and rumba) Dinner starts around 7.45pm. Early bird price is 110$ until Oct 15. After Oct 15, Ticket price will be $135 per person. Methods of payment, cash in person or etransfer to info@danceart.ca or from this eventbrite link(and in this case their service and processing fees will be added, about 8$ extra and tickets will be sent to you email address automatically). Round tables can accommodate 8-10 people or maximum 11. Discounts offered for booking an entire table of 10 people at once. E-transfer accepted also. Tickets can be also obtained from the banquet hall every Friday evening 7-9pm Contact info@danceart.ca -the dance space is very large 2 rows of tables all around, they all have good sitting. (there are 2 rows of tables on each side of the dance floor). -The tables will be assigned on first come first served basis. -Served sit down dinner and wine with dinner and sparkling wine for midnight toast included and coffee and fine teas . (One bottle of red wine and 1 bottle of white wine will be on each table. Sparkling wine toast will be served for the midnight toast.) Menu: Hors d’Oeuvres · Crispy Spring Rolls · Succulent Chicken Brochettes · Smoked Salmon Rosettes · Elegant Cheese Canapés Salad Course A Mélange of Fresh Field Greens crowned with Cocktail Shrimp, Goat Cheese Crouton, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Red Onions, Dried Cranberries & a Drizzle of Raspberry Vinaigrette Entrées · Grilled Breast of Chicken finished with a Brandy & Three-Peppercorn Sauce · Grilled Escalope of Atlantic Salmon complemented by a Champagne Citrus Reduction Accompaniments · Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Mini New Potatoes with Olive Oil · Bundle of Grilled Seasonal Vegetables · Warm Brioche Dinner Rolls with Creamery Butter Dessert Finale A Duo Dessert Sampler of Tiramisu & Cheesecake, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry with Mango & Raspberry Coulis Beverages Freshly Brewed Coffee & an Assortment of Fine Teas A bottle of red wine and one bottle of white wine will be on each table and Sparkling wine toast also included at midnight. *** Cash bar available for other alcoholic drinks. Free parking- Large parking lot. Dress code: semi-formal. Estimated attendance 400 but the room accommodates 440. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you buy tickets from this page, it will a service charge from Eventbrite, and your tickets will be automatically emailed to you. (you can purchase them via Pay Pal or credit card). Mark your calendars and get ready to welcome the new year in a grand way. See you there!

This is a purchase your own ticket event. I have selected (Orchestra section) Row K, Seat 26. Feel free to select beside/near me or anywhere else in the theatre :) https://www.mirvish.com/shows/and-juliet \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. ***& Juliet*** asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including *Since U Been Gone‚ Roar, Baby One More Time, Larger Than Life‚ That’s The Way It Is*, and *Can't Stop the Feeling*—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it. **AUDIENCE ADVISORY** **Use of flashing/strobe lighting /loud noises/confetti cannons and pyrotechnics throughout.** **Recommended for ages 6+ with adult language.** **Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (including intermission)** **DRESS CIRCLE and BALCONY - Stair access only.**

Come join La Dolce Vita Group (LDVG) for our 2nd Annual New Year's Eve Gala at La Primavera Event Space. Last year proved to be an amazing night. The entertainment & DJ was amazing! It will be a spectacular evening you don't want to miss!! **Early Bird Special: $175.00 per person till November 15, 20025** **Regular Price: $185.00 per person** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **MENU IS AS FOLLOWS:** **ANTIPASTO BAR** Oyster Bar Charcuterie Boards & Cheese Station Char Grilled Veggies & Olives Assorted Gourmet Salad Station Gourmet Assorted Pizza & Foccacia Station Mediterranean Dip Station Fish Station: Mussels, Fried Calamari, Shrimp Cocktail **FIRST COURSE** Short Rib Raviolo with Pomodoro Basilico **SECOND COURSE** New York Strip Accompanied with Broccolini, Peppers, Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Romaine & Radicchio Salad Centre Tables **DESSERT** Strawberries & Cream Trifle, Pannetone & Clementine Centre Table **LATE NIGHT STATIONS** Pasta Aglio e Olio, Fruit Platter, Truffle Fries, Mini Donut Station, Porchetta & Sides & 2025 Shaped Cake. **DELUXE OPEN BAR** **WINE ON TABLES** Click on link below: https://www.laprimavera.ca **SIGN-UP PROCESS** **STEPS:** How Our New Process Works: **MAXIMUM 35 GUESTS FOR THIS EVENT - reserve your spot ASAP!** 1. **RSVP to Join Waitlist**
 When you RSVP, you'll be added to our waitlist, which is your way of expressing interest in joining us. 2. **Secure Your Spot**
 E-transfer the full amount to: [mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com](http://mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com)
. Include the event name in your message. If your email name differs from your Meetup profile, please let me know. 3. **Confirmation**
 Once payment is received, I'll move you from the waitlist to "going" - spots are secured in order of payment received. 4. **Event Capacity**
 When maximum capacity is reached, RSVPs will close. Please stay on the waitlist as spots may open due to cancellations. 5. **Manage Your RSVP** If plans change, please remove yourself from the waitlist to allow others the opportunity to join. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Looking forward to meeting you soon! Here are the details for the e-transfer - email: mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com

Hey Toronto! This is your weekly escape into global cultures. [[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link to join ]](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GyoGCkYt392Bi8c9nOP2d4) Every Saturday at 7:30 PM, people in their 20s and 30s gather for a mix of language practice, travel stories, and community. Whether you’re new in town or born here, this is where world citizens connect. No judgment, no pressure — just pure, human interaction.

Join us for a delicious evening of Korean cuisine as we explore the culinary delights of Korea. This event is perfect for food enthusiasts looking to indulge in traditional Korean dishes while practicing both Korean and English languages in a friendly and cultural exchange setting. Whether you are a Korean food connoisseur or just looking to expand your palate, this event promises to be a fun and interactive experience for all. Get ready to savor the flavors of Korea while engaging in conversations about Korean culture, language, and more. Don't miss out on this delectable opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Korean food and language exchange with like-minded individuals!

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** Art Deco is all around us. Streamlined Modern or Art Modern are two other fascinating ways to say the same thing. Whichever way you plan on saying it, Art Deco buildings tell a rich story of optimism and positivity during one of the most darkest decades in history, the great depression of the 1930s! This walking tour explores our built environment of our downtown core. Toronto Stock Exchange built in 1937, along with the Royal York Hotel and the Canada Permanent Trust Company are prime examples. But others line Spadina Avenue during the challenging years of the depression, but also during the tensions which were bubbling in the Garment Industry. Art Deco buildings were centre stage! These buildings tell a story that goes beyond style into the heart of the Toronto story itself! Built at the height of the roaring 1920s and 1930s, the bubble was about to burst however, and the depression was just settling in. But a new style would set the tone, and it was called Art Deco! Toronto built some of its most enduring buildings, and left a built legacy of Art Deco during the 1930s which should be treasured and protected. Losing any of these treasures would surly be a loss to the community. They tell a rich and inviting story about the growth of Canada, and Toronto! This walking tour is for all walking levels. Please dress for the season, and hope to see you there. Please meet under the **clock tower** of the Queens Quay Terminal at 207 Queens Quay West on the south side just west of York Street! We end on Spadina and Richmond Street! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person. \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

New Rules: Starting now, we are asking that each person contribute $2 towards maintaining this page. Without our space here on MeetUp, there is no group. So we ask that you bring a tooney when you come to keep us operational. Thank you very much! Thank you to everyone who has ordered something to eat or drink. It's very important that we each make a purchase, even just a tea or coffee, to maintain our welcome. Mil veces, gracias!

In the midnight hour... Dance more, more, more to retro faves to ring in 2026! Midnight Hour Retro 80's & 90's New Year's Eve Dance Party w/ DJs Dwight Hybrid & Thomas Hall Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - Doors 9pm Dovercourt House - 805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto • $15 Early Bird Tix • $20 Advance Tix • $25 At Door • Nightowl (After 1230am) $15 Tix At Door Get tickets here: [https://midnighthournye.eventbrite.ca](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/midnight-hour-retro-80s-90s-new-years-eve-dance-party-tickets-1971282537134?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl) Spinning and spanning retro dancefloor faves to celebrate with: • Midnight Champagne Toast • Prizes • Party Treats Don't dance with yourself. Ring in the new year with a rebel yell. Dress the part, dress to party, or dress to impress. Presented by: Hybrid Events fb: [https://www.facebook.com/HybridEventsToronto](https://www.facebook.com/HybridEventsToronto?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUuOsWNIghRCOJlrp6cAbBn1nYOYdySjTNi6cUHm1n0S7xoYx6jJb8YQoTDALRiLrRnFWCYbcu3dmWYCDS57jBrIyAtVIWjzhWJIOUpEZrZ3EXaTkpC82Oub6DF--StWtgZSwBb2iFTxqt7OVwSLUXe&__tn__=q) ig: [www.instagram.com/dwight.hybrid/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fdwight.hybrid%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR60koNiGd3Y68CIOYm4F6BcYrBfq4oKRK689qN0Aq_C3RHw8lcMqvYZ06L9Fg_aem_FATWt7-9Bz3miu_BXDSqjQ&h=AT32_P_kakYyN7HYhqFOTgiCnR6VJB65DG0iOHC_1RhdRDcOcb_g3Ca6C8al_JwXkQF_JWQpnj0pgIiErAagGpkUQ9kDVJYU2nJyFO09Qs6pyXeHapWJIxGlVFygsMEG8-FSu-hrwQNIyh6vfPs&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8) mixcloud: [https://www.mixcloud.com/dwighthybrid](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fdwighthybrid%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7QqgxhRiqoFwU96JA6Pk3GGk3v0BSP13EZU3GujWe-m6L43ghz6DZkbrwe_Q_aem_CgSDVjt0a2Sq4Qxng8xuSg&h=AT2scNYxVuGbv7iA-IIlPkBL1-4P2SYi9oTDw4ksbDSckyP1yOFYdtSWBbv4geRwHINk3E-t-tMxlYaBZnMeiiSvYLbYLDY04a5aacndEgiHEn1Nfl6dnd7KryTqZ8-YX6T6Qj_gYd3a49r-VZc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8) youtube: [https://www.youtube.com/@DJDwightHybrid](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40DJDwightHybrid%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7jR7nFIbfIFDhxh8IOkZKe_0oPEZbAaKaSBVUKfXWU0D2XmbcJGzVEdWCTAg_aem_PBArVjkeMM15xNY2EdvtSA&h=AT0UPHt5JD2Ng1MLRp3TRh8q6WSbkPAG4BQPgUwPdgHyPWC5OQE2tcMzPAdNpDfZElwlzkCTLdo-lJUVChRo6a4zkoglFX-AqVdo2Xd_YwpXqVI3LVF_NlUrxwH5ZJbpEElsmtD0cE2QyyE4HEc&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8) Retromix Video Dance Party fb: [https://www.facebook.com/RetromixTO](https://www.facebook.com/RetromixTO?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZUuOsWNIghRCOJlrp6cAbBn1nYOYdySjTNi6cUHm1n0S7xoYx6jJb8YQoTDALRiLrRnFWCYbcu3dmWYCDS57jBrIyAtVIWjzhWJIOUpEZrZ3EXaTkpC82Oub6DF--StWtgZSwBb2iFTxqt7OVwSLUXe&__tn__=q) ig: [https://www.instagram.com/retromixtoronto/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fretromixtoronto%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ubslojeOBfHxQUo1bSRwqBkSQfJna3xnb1FRQwipWj_RTSqx_E0TT-u49xg_aem_CGqDPw6o8t5M-6sviSPnVw&h=AT2JbgfbyQo0IIxj1lqOX-uhJk4-c_l_A-jJhCbhdyE6L30mZJJfZQGfdj9ndtyqNwALn6OAea8iWNOILQdsmbJQh3_VC5EUCbLb-KtCLeqlq689PuqYPjCZn7l_yyAPS0MREi3ZQU6oY1IZLPY&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8) web: [retromix.ca](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fretromix.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExc2syYzVyd3gwSVk1RGlmeHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5CY7VKdIPD-FP0OTel1hMMzdGNdAP4K9IrIMj6P2qlpivy3xYJfs0O2Yl4nw_aem_4V-gc39bMaefy2ITnKtcuA&h=AT0kSlRstPeD7vlChLL3__Y0HbeSHs_gHS0lKvXwfm6vXp_xP73CG21bWRp0G7UDWcEsJ_V-QjoeJ39iEp7hNNES5NyOm6pZdD5QNilNP6zQ_xJfbybTVbMcc_KksJqRPa-tHwus9WeqhqYpoAY&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT2xKVti03KE3H_58yg-wLzlgFmie9kVZbhi-Tt1Ju24A_2KgqPxOAqc3bOMOwfvpHo6hND12v-wBUnH3GRFZnsn4B1-Z6yhLFMTLKcCIxjPg697P-JBFKEsuTzof6E9EQRu1rPceiuQ-Lx8Ohlfy-Cl2feo5wahBL8)

Hello Everybody! 【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）, near the Union Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】

Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where Japanese language learners and native speakers come together to learn, play, and connect. We’ll practice through fun games and interactive conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re just starting out, more advanced, or a native speaker who enjoys helping others, everyone is encouraged to join and participate. After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.

Join us for our January Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *Can't Spell Treason Without Tea* by Rebecca Thorne in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

## 🏓 Winter Singles Pickleball League \| Ages 20s\, 30s & 40s **Hosted by DateColumbus** **[Registration Through Eventbrite - Click Here!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Looking to meet new people OFF the dating apps this winter? Join us for an **8-week Singles Pickleball League** designed to help you connect, move, laugh, and meet other active Columbus singles — IRL. **📅 Thursdays, January 8 – February 26** 🎟 $160 (PLUS FEES) **⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM** **📍 Paddle Taps \| 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd\, Worthington\, OH 43085** *** ## 🏓 What to Expect * 💬 A fun, easygoing way to meet singles in their **20s, 30s & 40s** * 🎾 **Beginner-friendly!** Instructors onsite for the first 30 minutes of Weeks 1–3 * 🔄 **Open Play Format** Rotate courts + partners often = tons of chances to connect Winners stay one round, then rotate * 🍻 Food + drinks available at Paddle Taps’ full bar and restaurant * 🏓 Paddles available each week — or bring your own * 💬 Eat, drink, mingle before/after games * ⏳ Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks Whether you’re experienced or brand new, you’ll fit right in — this league is all about connection, not competition. *** ## ⭐ IMPORTANT — READ THIS ⭐ **This is a PAID event. Meetup RSVP does NOT count as registration.** You **must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite** to participate. [👉 ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)**[DateColumbus Winter Singles Pickleball League LINK HERE!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-singles-pickleball-league-tickets-1975043737987?aff=oddtdtcreator)** Spots always fill fast — grab yours early!

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).

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

First attempt at this. If it's good, we'll do it again. If it sucks, we tried. (Event photo is from a recent trip to Flagstaff. Stock photos of fake people drinking coffee are the worst.) **Why I'm doing this:** You're the average of the people you spend the most time with. Running a business solo means I've been spending most of my time with myself. And AI tools, which are great for thinking through business problems, but terrible for actual human connection. I want to raise that average. Looking for people who want real conversations. Not networking, not pitches, just the kind of talk that makes you think differently about what you're building and why. If we all end up making a few friends along the way, even better. **What to expect:** Coffee. Conversation. No pitches, no elevator speeches, no going around the table introducing ourselves like it's a corporate icebreaker. Just show up and talk like a normal human. **Ground rules:** * No pitching your business * No recruiting * No MLM talk * No hustle porn **RSVP cap:** 6 people max so it doesn't turn into a crowd. **Location:** Transcend Coffee & Roastery in Grove City **Time:** Friday, January 16th at 11 AM. See you there!