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Hi minna! This meetup will be on Monday December 29. There will be no meetup on Christmas and New Year's Day. このイベントが12月29日（月）にあります。クリスマスと元日にはイベントはありません。 みんなさん！トロントにワーホリとか英語を勉強するのがのために来ましたか？このイベントで新しい友だちと会って、楽しましょう！ Let's meet new people and hang out together. We will speak English and Japanese. People who are learning Japanese or are passionate about Japanese culture and traditions are welcome to join. **6pm:** let's meet in the MaRS building food court to practice English and Japanese together 18:00にMaRSビルのフードコートで会いましょう。英語と日本語の練習を一緒にしましょう

**Welcome to the New Year** **Get the Membership Yearly Explorer PASS for you** AND a **guest for $125.00. Buy one get one free. Two can explore all year long. That's it, that's the offer for a new year that is just around the corner. But the offer ends at the stroke of midnight on December 31! Welcome in a year of Toronto!** **Tours are ongoing all winter long. All PASS holders have access to the Lectures on the Go as well. The sale ends at 12:01 am on January 1!** **All tour prices will remain the same at $15.00 per person for 2026!**

Interested in the unseen? Looking to be initiated? Wanting to learn more about Tarot, I Ching, and other forms of divination? Same! Join us during Mystical Mondays at Say Hey House :) Every week will be a new theme/topic of discussion. Activities will operate on a rotating basis and include, but not be limited to: Shadow work exercises, Tarot study (history, symbolism, readings), Divination & Interpretation, Earth magic, Mindfulness & meditation. Light refreshments included. Participation by donation only. Recommended donation of $5/week.

Join other Gaymers this evening to work on your DIY project with others and show off your work in progress! Come chat, craft, and work on whatever project you wish! (Or just chill with us!) The only thing you have to do is bring your project, materials, and yourself! Your host, Nef, is also happy to teach you how to crochet :) While this event is free, we encourage folks to get some food or drinks if possible! (Only if this is a possibility for you!) We provide nametag stickers with a pronoun field; we want this to be a comfortable environment for everyone, kindly respect people's listed or stated pronouns. If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, don't assume: Ask, Respect and Practice Definitely ask before taking pictures/videos. \*\*\*Please reach out to [info@torontogaymers.ca](mailto:info@torontogaymers.ca) with any accessibility concerns. [https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1753646882381297&usg=AOvVaw00IFqJeQVIkNQH04yjTL6E)

⚠️English Guidance below ⚠️ 🇯🇵 日本語 × 英語のカジュアル言語交換イベント🇨🇦 日本人と英語話者が数人ずつのグループを組み、フレンドリーでカジュアルな雰囲気の中で会話を楽しむイベントです。 気軽にお友達を作りたい方、リラックスした環境で語学を練習したい方にぴったり！ 参加費： たったの 5ドル 支払い： 「当日」現金または e-transfer 🌿イベントホストに声をかけてお支払いください。お席にご案内します。 📝 Japanish ルール みんなが安心して楽しく参加できるよう、以下のルールを設けています。 ルールを守れない場合は、グループから退会となります。 1. キャンセルポリシー 参加できない場合は、必ず「不参加（Not going）」に変更してください。2回続けてNo showの場合は、退会となります。 2. 他の参加者への配慮 ・場の雰囲気を壊すような発言（セクハラ・侮辱・差別的な発言・勧誘など）は禁止です。 ・軽いタッチや同意のないハグなど、あらゆるハラスメント行為を禁止します。 3. ホストの指示に従うこと ・指定された席に着席し、勝手な席移動はご遠慮ください。 ・イベントをスムーズに進行できるよう、ご協力をお願いします。 ・デートイベントではありません。そのため、特定の人を「話したい」と指定することはできません。 ⚠️ただし、話したくない相手（NGパーソン）がいる場合は、ホストに気軽にご相談ください。 🤝 楽しく、安心できる空間をみんなで作りましょう！ 🇯🇵 Japanese × English Casual Language Exchange 🇨🇦 Join us for a friendly and casual language exchange where Japanese and English speakers form small groups and enjoy meaningful conversations together! It’s perfect for those who want to make new friends and practice languages in a relaxed, casual environment. Participation Fee: Just $5 Payment: Cash or e-transfer on the day of the event 🌿 Please find one of the event hosts to make your payment. They will help guide you to your seat. 📝 Japanish Rules To make sure everyone can enjoy the event safely and comfortably, please follow the rules below. Anyone who does not follow them may be removed from the group. 1. Cancellation Policy If you can’t attend, please make sure to change your RSVP to “Not going.” Two consecutive no-shows without notice may result in removal from the group. 2. Respect for Others • Any kind of inappropriate behavior such as harassment, discrimination, insults, or solicitation is strictly prohibited. • Please avoid any unwanted physical contact (e.g., touching, hugging without consent, etc.). 3. Follow Host Instructions • Please stay in your assigned seat and avoid moving around without permission. • Help the hosts keep the event running smoothly. • This is not a dating event, so please don’t request to talk to a specific person. ⚠️ However, if there’s someone you’d prefer not to talk to (NG person), feel free to let the host know privately. 🤝 Let’s create a safe, friendly, and enjoyable space together!

\*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 $35 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. 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 conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

January 1st | Downtown Toronto — Don Valley Urban Hike + Movie & Café Start the new year with movement, fresh air, and good company. This is a relaxed New Year’s Day social that flows from a scenic urban hike through the Don Valley, into a movie downtown, and ends with a cozy café hangout. No pressure, no rush — just an intentional, feel-good way to begin the year. What we’ll do (in order) 1️⃣ Don Valley Urban Hike Meet at Broadview Station Hike through the Don Valley Trail, moving from city streets into nature and back toward downtown Distance: ~12 km total Pace: steady and conversational, with breaks as needed This is a beautiful winter urban hike — peaceful, grounding, and a great way to reset on January 1st. 2️⃣ Movie (optional) End the hike near Cineplex Yonge–Dundas Square Watch the new release: Avatar: Fire and Ash Think of this as your post-hike reward — totally optional, but fun if you stay. 3️⃣ Wind-down at Juju Café After the movie, we’ll head to Juju Café & Board Games $5 board game play fee Warm drinks, food, vegetarian-friendly options Board games optional — relaxing and chatting encouraged What to bring Comfortable walking shoes Weather-appropriate layers Water / light snacks An easygoing mindset You’re welcome to join for any part — just the hike, the movie, the café — or the full flow. Come as you are. Start the year moving forward, one step at a time.

Start 2026 the right way — by making new friends. 🎉 Join us in the first week of the New Year for an exciting fast-friending event. Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to grow your circle, this is your chance to connect, laugh, and have a great time with amazing people. New beginnings deserve new connections. Step out, say hello, and let 2026 be the year you build genuine, meaningful friendships. **Book tickets now & save money -** [https://toro3rdjan.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toro3rdjan.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. EVENT COST: Early Bird - CAD$ 10 per person Regular Ticket - CAD$ 15 per person Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CAD$ 20 cash when you meet Tanya at the venue. **Our venue for the evening** \- Stout Irish Pub is spacious\, has comfortable seating and not very noisy\. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment\. **Here's how your evening is planned -** \- We will meet at 7\.00 pm when you will be welcomed by your host Tanya\. She will manage the evening and also help you make connections\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Tanya will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. \- From 7\.30 to 8\.30 pm\, we will start 'Fast Friending' where our host will ask you to speak to a different attendee every 3 minutes\. You will be able to meet lots of ladies and gentlemen and not be limited to only those sitting or standing next you\. \- After 8\.30 pm you will have time to interact with those you have met as well as others\. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 35 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\. \- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\. **Why do we have tickets?** 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.** Secrets for socialising at our meetups - [https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx](https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx) Making new friends -[ https://bit.ly/455TsWY](https://bit.ly/455TsWY) How to make people like you instantly - [https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT](https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT) Members review - [https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d](https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d)

\*\***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**

Are you looking to get some fresh air and exercise after the holidays? Come for a 5 km hike at gorgeous Rouge National Urban Park. 🛑This will be an adults only hike. ❄️If you are new to hiking that is ok ❄️Beginners welcome ❄️All ages welcome We will walk at a moderate pace. This route will be an out and back, terrain is varied and considered moderate in difficulty. If you have crampons or micro spikes you are welcome to wear them as conditions might be icy. Be prepared for the weather, wear good sturdy shoes and warm clothing. This classic Rouge Valley hike features excellent examples of rare Carolinian ecosystems while traversing a 200-year-old former logging route where pine trees were cut and floated down the river, eventually bound for ship building yards in Europe. We will meet in the south parking lot off of Kingston Rd 🅿️ 📍South trailhead 7450 Kingston Road, Toronto Lat: 43.805583, Long: -79.136111 Bring a water bottle, some snacks and warm clothing. See you at the park 😉

Hello everyone, **Kindly Read Carefully:** Please join us for a unique **New Years Eve** experience as we hit, not one but two great places to mix, mingle and dance the night away with DJ's, Live Music, Dance Floors and great people! First we will meet at ***(La Carnita - (go down stairs to find us)*** to get our evening going. (Conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton; 3-4 minute walk east on Eglinton. All the best music from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and your requests too! The next venue is only 5 minutes away from there (secret 2nd location) \*Joined by my other groups too so we can anticipate a fantastic turn out! **Where to Meet us?** **La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar-** You will be directed downstairs to their cool party room area :) **Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9 **Arrive between:** 8:30 pm and 10:00 pm (if you can) (Encouraged to arrive early if you can- even come for dinner :) **Highlights:** \*Reserved tables and seating for dinner, cocktails and mingling \*Venue is very close to the Yonge and Eglinton subway station \*Ice breaker game to make it easy to meet and connect with everyone :) \*A fun draw for complimentary beverages and New Years treats :) \*DJ and Dancing (First location) Live Music, DJ and Dancing at our second secret location Party goes until 3 AM (Stay as long as you like!) \*Dress casual or dress up if you like :) -Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate an awesome New Years Party to remember! \*Minimum one beverage or appetizer minimum at the first and second location-Thank you and remember to Tip your Server :) **HAPPY NEW YEARS!** \-\-\-\-\-\- Event Details below: Steve Flemming Organizer & Host \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Details:** **The ULTIMATE 2026 NEW YEARS- Meet, Mix and Mingle Bash! (Wednesday December 31st)** -We will meet ***down stairs in their party bar room area;*** connect with everyone, ice breaker game, socialize, decorated room, reserved seating, share some laughs, make song requests, dance, have fun, then make our way to our surprise location with live music, party atmosphere, decorated room and more dancing:) \*Plan to come for dinner too if you like at the first venue, as tables will be reserved for everyone (All Venues will be close walking distance for us) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **EVENT FEE:** Pay Cash or in advance by e transfer to steveflemming11@gmail.com **Night of Event- Wednesday December 31st (Arrival Times)** -20 dollars if you arrive between (8:30 pm to 10:00 pm) -25 dollars if you arrive between (10:00 pm to 11:30 pm) If you arrive after that you will simply miss the event :) **(cash or by e transfer to steveflemming11@gmail.com)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Toronto City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

❄️🚶‍♂️ **JANUARY WALK: SPADINA ➡️ WATERFRONT + LUNCH & DAY DRINKING** 🍔🍹 **Because winter doesn’t scare us — we scare winter.** “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” So layer up, grab your cutest toque, and let’s make January our personality 😏 Join us for a **city walk through some of Toronto’s most iconic neighbourhoods**, ending with lunch, drinks, and that smug feeling you get when you actually *leave the house in winter*. Miss this and your January will officially be beige. FOMO will be real. *** ### THE WALK 🗺️✨ We’ll start at **Spadina Station** and head south, soaking up the city one fabulous step at a time. • **Kensington Market** 🛍️ – over 100 years of history, culture, and vibes. From its roots as a Jewish market to the many immigrant communities that shaped it, this place is Toronto’s heartbeat. • **Chinatown** 🏮 – now home to many Asian communities, buzzing with markets, food, and energy. • **Graffiti Alley** 🎨 – yes, *world-famous*. Iconic murals, photoshoot moments, and peak Toronto cool. • **Mueseum of Toronto** 🖼️ **-** This is free a mueseum - Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: 42 Years of Legendary Toronto Kids TV • **The Well** 🏗️ – shiny, new, and very “Toronto glow-up.” • **Crumbl Cookies** 🍪 – because walking burns calories and we deserve happiness. • **Waterfront** 🌊 – fresh air, winter drama, and main-character energy. After the walk, we’ll head for **lunch and drinks at a local spot**. Did someone say **day drinking???** 👀🍹 *** ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** • This is **NOT a historic walking tour** — it’s an introduction to neighbourhoods and communities (with commentary when the mood strikes). • This walk happens **rain, snow, cold, drama, or vibes** ❄️ • **Do not sign up** if you’re not prepared to walk in winter. • Event will only be cancelled if it hits **-20°C** (because we are brave, not reckless). *** ### MEETUP DETAILS 🧤🧣 📍 **Meetup Location:** Outside the **main exit of Spadina Station** 👀 **How you’ll spot me:** I’ll be wearing my **MOOSE HAT**. You can’t miss it. ⏰ **Meetup Time:** 11:00 AM (I wait **5 minutes**, because winter waits for no one) 🏁 **End Point:** **Shoeless Joe’s** for lunch! 💰 $5 (cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)) You can send it before or on the day of the walk. 👟 **PLEASE WEAR GOOD SHOES OR BOOTS** — this is a long walk and icy sidewalks are sneaky. *** ### WHAT TO BRING 🎒 • Water • Good walking shoes or boots • A snack • A sense of humour about the cold *** ⏳ **HOW LONG?** About **3 hours**, including a small break. 🚪 **Can you leave early?** Absolutely — Irish goodbye anytime. 👀 **NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT?** Just show up. Literally. January is hard enough. 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) Get updates, chat with other walkers, and stay in the loop for future events! *** Mathew is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact him, please post on the wall or email: 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** ✨ Bundle up. Come walk. Eat cookies. Drink in daylight. If you miss this… yeah. You’ll hear about it. ❄️🔥

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

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).

Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

If you’ve never been out with us, or it’s been a while… this is the event to jump in. Most people come solo and leave with new friends. Bowling on New Year’s Eve is **nearly impossible to book** — and we locked down 8 lanes. That alone makes this a rare one. we are definitely not a pro bowlers (**I’m actually pretty bad** 😅), but bowling is way better when pizza and beer are involved 🍕🍺 This event is posted on meetup with Central Ohio Friends **Please RSVP with ONE group only** 🎳 • $15 per person • 2 hours of unlimited bowling • Up to 6 people per lane • **Bring $15 exact cash** (helps us move fast) ⏰ THE PLAN 🕢 **7:45 PM** – Show up, grab a drink, and settle in 🕘 **9:00 PM – Bowling starts** 🕚 **11:00 PM** – Head to Level One Bar & Arcade / **The Derby (Worthington)** to **watch the ball drop** and finish the night 🎉 Please **arrive early (around 8:00 PM)** so we can get checked in and start on time. If you’re new, nervous, or haven’t been out with us before — you won’t be the only one. If you need help finding the group or have questions, feel free to reach out. 📍 LOCATION Sequoia Pro Bowl 5501 Sandalwood Blvd Columbus, OH 43229 ⚠️ GPS heads-up: The entrance can be tricky. Look for the large parking lot near the volleyball courts — that’s the closest entrance. 🍻 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY 👉 RSVP now and don’t miss one of our most fun nights of the year.

**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!