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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

\*\***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**

Ready to sweat it out on the hills? Join us for a HIIT-style hill training hike This hike is part of the **HikeFit Series**, a collection of fitness-focused hikes designed to build strength, endurance, and overall hiking fitness. We’ll challenge you with steep climbs, rugged terrain, and a high-intensity workout. This isn’t a fast-paced hike, but it is **intense**. We’ll tackle multiple **very steep hills** in intervals, with plenty of chances to catch your breath, recover, or skip hills if needed. This hike is designed for intermediate hikers, but it’s **beginner-friendly** since you can skip as many hills as you need. It’s perfect for anyone looking to **get stronger, improve endurance, and boost their hiking fitness** at their own pace. **Weather-Dependent Notice:** The hike is a go, **(light)** rain or shine; However, if there's a risk of excessive mud making the hills too slippery, the hike will be canceled with around 24 hours’ notice. **Distance & Duration:** * **Length of hike:** \~4 km * **Event duration:** \~1.5 hours * **Trail maps:** Random hill at Earl Bales park * **Difficulty level:** L3 (Level 3/Moderate) * Terrain: L4 * Pace: L2 * Distance: L1 **What to Bring:** * **Water:** 1\~2 liters * **Extras:** Hiking pole (Highly recommended) * **Required Gear:** Hiking boots or Trail Runners with good grip, Headlamp, and [Microspikes](https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq-URDFRgNAISoLYH1l1cSLKeXOTSuU6EqUC6VupfLNZAGRg8P) **Costs:** * **Member Event fee:** FREE EVENT **Travel Coordination:** * No Travel Coordination for this Event, Meeting at Starting Point **Event Guidelines:** * **Punctuality,** Please arrive on time so we can start promptly. We won't be able to wait for more than 5min past the start time * **Pack out everything you bring** (including nut shells, fruit peels, etc.) to help keep our trails clean. * **RSVP:** Only those marked as “Going” and have confirmed travel details (if requested) are eligible to attend the event. * If your **plans change** and you are no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. * **No-shows** without prior communication may result in removal from future events. * **Weather Considerations** The hike is a go (light) **rain or shine**, so please be prepared for the conditions. for example, If it’s expected to rain, waterproof gear (like a jacket or shoes) * **Pets:** please check with the organizer for details before bringing your pet. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail

**Note**: Members can use the Comments to arrange getting together at a location, as I will be in Curacao and unable to host. On **Wednesday December 31st/ Wednesday January 1st**, **check out a variety of New Year's Eve events in downtown Toronto.** Here are options you can enjoy! Bundle up and perhaps take some hot chocolate with you, or avail of the onsite food/drink. Also, take advantage of free TTC/ GO from Dec 31st @ 7p, until Jan 1st end of day for the TTC, and 8am for GO. ‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **Harbourfront Centre Fireworks and Celebrations**, **Dec 31st,** **10pm - 12:10am, Free, 235 Queens Quay West.** Enjoy live entertainment at Harbourfront Centre Stage, a spectacular 10-minute midnight fireworks display lighting up the city skyline and visible from anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour or can be watched live on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@Culture_TO). Take advantage of other Fireworks & Fun [activities](https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/new-years-eve/) in other areas of Toronto's harbourfront. **The Distillery Winter Village Bash, Dec 31st,** 1**0pm - midnight, $35 tickets required after 4pm, 55 Mill St.** Celebrate the arrival of 2026 at one of Canada’s most iconic destinations! Dance under a canopy of lights with a live DJ, and enjoy an unforgettable fireworks display at midnight.[ ](https://www.thedistillerywintervillage.com/buy?id=eb198f07-147f-490c-b393-280a0723b556&tic=GA&ts=10PM-12)**[Purchase](https://www.thedistillerywintervillage.com/buy?id=eb198f07-147f-490c-b393-280a0723b556&tic=GA&ts=10PM-12) Tickets.** **Toronto's Best Singles NYE Party – An Elegant Affair, Dec 31st,** **9pm - 2am, $50, Kelly's Landing, 123 Front St. W.** Celebrate 2026 in style with Toronto’s most eligible singles at Single in the City’s 20th Annual New Year’s Party. [Kelly’s Landing](https://www.thelandinggroup.ca/en/locations/on/toronto/123-front-st.-w), conveniently across from Union Station, provides the perfect setting to mingle, dance, and flirt your way into the new year. **[Purchase](https://singleinthecity.ca/events/toronto-singles-new-years-party/) tickets**. **Dinner + House Party at The Drake Hotel, Dec 31st,** **5pm - 3am** **Dinner + House Party reservations 5 - 8:30pm then stay for the party, $129/ person (plus tax + gratuity)** **A decadent dinner party with live music and vibrant sounds awaits.** Savour a 4-course prix fixe dinner before seamlessly transitioning into their three-level NYE House Party. Enjoy DJs and dance floors, tarot readings, games night, and flowing cocktails — all in West Queen West’s most iconic venue, shaped by its energy, art, and design.[ ](https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/thedrakehotel/new-years-eve--8451708168)**[Make reservation.](https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/thedrakehotel/new-years-eve--8451708168)** **House Party Only, 9pm - 3am, $50 early bird, $60, purchase [ticket](https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlchwLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIC0ja-DgAoM?event_id=ahNzfnNldmVucm9vbXMtc2VjdXJlcjkLEg9uaWdodGxvb3BfVmVudWUYgIC0ja-DgAoMCxIQc3JfR2VuVmVudWVFdmVudBiAgK2Rw7igCAw).** **ROM for the Holidays, Dec 31st/ Jan 1st, 10am - 5:30pm, $26 + taxes, Queens Park and Bloor Streets** This is a holiday tradition you won't want to miss with enhanced programming, live performances, hands-on experiences, four special exhibitions and re-imagined dinosaur galleries, Bring your curiosity and enjoy a stress-free day with family and friends. **[Purchase](https://www.rom.on.ca/whats-on/special-programs/rom-holidays) tickets**. **Bravissimo! New Year’s Eve at the Canadian Opera Company returns to Roy Thomson Hall, Dec 31, 7pm, $90-$289, 60 Simcoe St.** This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits returns to Roy Thomson Hall for a one-of-a-kind concert event. Backed by the power of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra, four international stars perform genre-defining selections from the greatest operas ever written during this glamourous New Year's Eve experience. End your year on a high note at Bravissimo! New Year's at the Opera. **[Purchase](https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/bravissimo/) tickets**. **Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert, Jan 1st, 2:30pm, $94 - 210, Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St.** Celebrating 30 years in North America, Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert returns to Toronto for a dazzling anniversary season. This beloved annual tradition is an unmissable addition to every music-lover's holiday wish list. **[Purchase](https://roythomsonhall.mhrth.com/tickets/salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert-2026/) tickets**. **\-\-\-\-‐\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **COST:** Free or cost stated under each option ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **SIGNING-UP:** * **RSVP Yes** * RSVPs close same day ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME:** **Meet members at whatever location and time you arrange via the Comments** Length: leave whenever you like Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after

Toptracer Winter Golf League @ The Docks Overview Weekly 9-hole Toptracer Virtual Golf League — runs all winter. Men’s and Women’s divisions. $50 Docks Gift Card to weekly low gross in each division (requires ≥10 entrants; rolls over if not met). $200 monthly Gift Card for ≥25 total entrants (rolls over if not met). All scoring is automatic via Toptracer leaderboard — no manual scorecards. Starting 5 November 2025 17:30 - 9 November 2025 23:59 weekly Wednesday to Sunday Regular Driving range rates apply (rates posted at www.thedocks.com)

\#\# 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

THE START OF THE NEW YEAR IS HERE YAY! HAPPY 2026. After the language event ends, we will play a board game to celebrate the New Years for fun. I will bring 2-3 games to share with everybody. If interested, please dm in the event attending page. Thank you! ^^ This is a paid event so please everybody please be responsible and pay $5 in cash in person when you see me. Welcome to our 🍁Toronto & Japan Cultural Club 🍙 \| Language Exchange event\! Thank you for joining and attending our event\.'' Please spread the word to your friends if they are interested to join\, it will really help if Japanese people also joined\! We need more people in order for this work\! ✨ **We’re currently looking for Japanese and English enthusiasts who want to help bridge the cultures of Japan and Canada while sharing amazing language and cultural experiences together!** We can’t wait to meet you! ^>^ \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **\~ Before Joining: Event Instructions \~** **🌟 Criteria #01: English Learners** Everyone is welcome—complete beginners to advanced learners! Bring your notes, apps, journals, or anything that helps you study. The more the merrier! **🌸 Criteria #02: Native Japanese Speakers & Japanese Learners** Learning English? New to Canada? Come join us! We just ask that you can **chat comfortably in English** so you can help our English learners during conversations. If you can **read and write in Japanese**, that’s an awesome bonus and super helpful for those practicing Japanese! **🌸 We will provide Japanese study work sheets and learn to navigate the difficulty of learning how to speak and write! The worksheets will be for beginner, Intermediate, and advance level. Japanese native speakers are going to help us and achieve that goal!** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ **🌸 Please arrive on time—Tristan will have signs and seating ready so you can team up in comfy groups of 2–4 people.** Your support helps our club grow! All contributions go toward the organizer so we can keep hosting **fun, creative events**—and as our community gets bigger, we’ll add even more activities like **karaoke, group dinners, seasonal parties, and gaming nights** 🎉 **🌸**This is **a paid event** to help support the organizer and the club to keep going. **🌸Please Pay $5 in person to Tristan. Once payment is recieved in person, you will be seated with Japanese - English exchange partners. In groups of 2-4 people.** **🌸 No refunds on the day of the event is held and if you are on the wait list, you will be moved to the going list! Please inform us by dm incase you are late on your first day!** Language event rule: This is a place where we practice both speaking Japanese and English speaking. No food is allowed even though it is a food court, you are allowed to buy drinks for yourself, but please respect the members and respect their space! We don't want to make them feel uncomfortable. We want to make this event a fun and safe place. Thank you!

*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

ONLINE EVENT TBA! Join us for a educational meetup of cultural celebration of the European Canadian Identity. We will explore, affirm and define the European Canadian identity as well as a discussion on the human right to affirm your European identity. This event aims to promote cultural awareness, understanding, and solidarity within our community. Who we are: Are you a Canadian student of European Canadian background in the GTA or elsewhere in Ontario who wants to affirm and celebrate your heritage? We are forming a European Canadian student group, dedicated to: • Advocating for and affirming the identity of old stock Canadians — those whose ancestry and heritage come from Europe’s nations • Celebrating European history, culture, and achievements as the foundation of Canada • Building a community for students of European background to connect, exchange ideas, and organize cultural and academic initiatives

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.

\*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, English (for Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. 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 language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** [torontohistorywalks@gmail.com](http://torontohistorywalks@gmail.com%2A%2A/) **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](http://torontohistorywalks@gmail.com%2A%2A/) Well it's New Year's once again, 2026, and it's time to party. Let's restart the process and head into the sun. It will be a great year I'm sure. Well in theory anyway. Let's make 2026 shine. Over the years, Toronto has played host to some of the most famous nightclubs in the world. Nightclubs that not only invited the world's celebrities to party, but also created an exciting city that loved to boogie into the early morning. These nightclubs and dance halls turned the city of the Sunday Blue Laws into one of the world's party towns. And historically some of them are still around, but in a very different setting. Come along on a voyage of discovery as we look back at thirty of the iconic nightclubs in the downtown core. And take a trip down memory lane to the spots we all know and love. I remember two clubs from my youth, one was the iconic RPM on the lakeshore and Sparkles at the CN Tower. Do I have stories to tell about these two? Oh yeah, do I! Just don't hold it against me! Hope to see you on this walk, and Happy New Year, 2026. This walking tour is for all fitness levels and skills. Please dress for the weather. This walking tour begins at the Toronto Reference Library on Yonge Street just north of Bloor Street. We end at the King Edward Hotel on King Street East! And hope to see you there! 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](http://torontohistorywalks@gmail.com%2A%2A/)

Join us at the North York Language Exchange for a fun and interactive cultural exchange event! This is a great opportunity to meet new people, practice different languages, and learn about various cultures from around the world. Whether you are a language enthusiast, a culture lover, or simply looking to socialize, this event is perfect for you. Connect with like-minded individuals, make new friends, and engage in stimulating conversations in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Expand your horizons by sharing your language skills and cultural background while also learning from others. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network, socialize, and immerse yourself in a diverse and inclusive community at our upcoming Culture and Language Social Networking Event.

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."

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.

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).

This cutting edge rom-com translates the familiar "love triangle" to the 2025 luxury driven NYC culture. Can our successful matchmaker find true love herself? Watch it and cast your opinion at the group discussion,

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.