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(English below) Venez profiter de la bonne nourriture et d'une bonne conversation en français au café **Black Pony** situé au **1481 Gerrard St East.** Nous serons à l'arrière du café autour d'une grande table, prêts à vous accueillir! On va pratiquer la langue de Molière tout en nous faisant de nouveaux amis(es). **Toutes les 30 minutes, nous changerons de place** pour favoriser les échanges. Tout le monde est bienvenu, quel que soit son niveau. Pour en savoir plus sur le café et son menu délicieux et varié : [https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/](https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/) Si vous ne souhaitez pas que votre photo soit publiée sur MeetUp, veuillez en informer Jesse. **Pourquoi ces frais de 3$?** C'est pour payer le coût de l'hébergement sur la plate-forme Meetup pour l’année courante et des années précédentes. Nous vous demandons de payer $3.00 à chaque événement. Jesse sera là pour recueillir vos contributions. Nous vous prions de bien vouloir apporter de la monnaie. Si vous préférez, vous pouvez utiliser ce lien pour payer sur Square **et montrer a Jesse votre recu:** [CLIQUER ICI](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1) Merci, **Jesse** .................................................................................................................. Come and enjoy good food and good conversation at the **Black Pony café** located at **1481 Gerrard St East.** We'll be in the back of the café around a big table, ready to welcome you! We'll be practicing the French language and making friends, **keeping in mind that every 45 minutes we'll be moving around to mix up the conversation.** Everyone is welcome, whatever your level. To find out more about the cafe and its delicious and varied menu: https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/ If you don't want your photo published on MeetUp, please let Jesse know. Why the $3 fee? It helps cover the cost of hosting the group on the Meetup platform for the current year and previous years. We ask participants to contribute **$3.00 at each event**. Jesse will be there to collect contributions, so please bring change. If you prefer, you can use this Square link and **show Jesse your receipt:** [CLICK HERE](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1) Thank you, Jesse

Please contact event host, Christopher, for the event location at christopher.tyrrell@ymail.com

***Free Community Cultural Activity*** **Our Spanish Club continues to meet this spring with Maria and Mercedes, our volunteers from Colombia and Argentina.** **Please join us if you’d like to continue to practice your conversational Spanish.** **Conversational Spanish is required** **Nuestro club se reune todos los Jueves entre 3-5 pm** **Estas sesiones son gratis y ocurrirán los Jueves de 3-5 pm.** **Únete a nuestro grupo y continúa practicando tu Español.** 
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Para cualquier duda o pregunta por favor contactar a Yury al 416-568-5707**

Featuring: Cara Matthew, Regional Sales Director Discover the magic of the Galápagos Islands—a destination unlike any other. After the overwhelming turnout from our Antarctica Info Sessions, we’re thrilled to welcome Cara Matthew back to share expert insights, incredible visuals, and insider tips on experiencing the Galápagos with National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions. Whether you’re a nature lover, a curious explorer, or planning a memorable family getaway, this session will help you understand what makes the Galápagos a once‑in‑a‑lifetime journey. 🌿 What You’ll Learn What makes the Galápagos one of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations How National Geographic–Lindblad expeditions provide safe, comfortable, and enriching experiences What a day on expedition looks like—from guided walks to snorkeling with sea turtles Best times to travel, what to expect, and how to choose your ideal itinerary Your questions answered live by Cara Matthew 👨‍👩‍👧 Who This Event Is Perfect For Adventure travelers & nature enthusiasts Families & multigenerational groups National Geographic fans Anyone looking for a meaningful, educational, unforgettable travel experience 🏛️ Attend In Person OR via Zoom You can choose the format that works best for you: 📍 In‑Person Location Expedia Cruises 2035 Danforth Ave, Toronto (Just a 2‑minute walk from Woodbine TTC subway station) 💻 Join Online via Zoom Simply register using the link below and select your preferred attendance option. 🎥 Can’t Attend Live? RSVP and choose “Yes, send me the recording”—we’ll email you the video after the session. 📍 RSVP / Register [Here](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o9d3hgfzQ2WEd5Wj0yd-8Q) 👉 [https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o9d3hgfzQ2WEd5Wj0yd-8Q](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/o9d3hgfzQ2WEd5Wj0yd-8Q) Attend in person or online—the choice is yours.

**[PORTUGAL SLOWCATION!](https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugalslowcation/)** **• Dates:** April 9 - 19, 2026 *(11 days / 10 nights)* **• Cost:** $4450 *(per person, excluding flights)* **• Single supplement:** NONE! *\*Room upgrades available for solo travelers.* **• Details:** [https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugalslowcation/](https://globe-drifters.com/trip/portugalslowcation/) Check out pictures from previous trips to see what we do, where we go and who goes on the trips: **[PORTUGAL PHOTOS!](https://www.flickr.com/photos/155293978@N02/albums/72157720194979221)** If you have any questions, please email [info@globe-drifters.com](info@globe-drifters.com). What is a slowcation? Click here to find out: [https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/](https://globe-drifters.com/slowcations/) ***Experience the magic of Portugal at your leisure on our slowcation…*** Explore Sintra’s fairytale castles, verdant hills, and charming cobblestone streets returning each day to a dreamy 19th-century estate. Then, head to Porto for wine tasting, golden sunsets aboard private sailboats, and strolls through colorful, lively neighborhoods. With hands-on experiences, unforgettable meals, and time to truly connect with each place; this is Portugal at your pace! **Portugal like a local**: Step off the tourist trail into authentic Portuguese traditions. Learn the art of cheese making at a family-run dairy farm, paint your own *azulejo* (traditional tile), and wander through the unique landscapes of a working cork plantation. **Fairytale castles:** Roam through Sintra, where enchanting palaces, lush gardens, and picturesque streets reveal centuries-old legends and hidden gems at every turn. **Douro Valley delights:** Sail in style down the Douro River and indulge in the finest wines at exclusive *quintas* nestled in the scenic, rolling hills of Portugal’s award-winning wine country.

Contact Alex for location and information.

We have a new program running on Thursdays 8:00pm-9:30pm from March 26th until May 28th: Casino Rueda! Also known as Rueda de Casino, this is a Cuban salsa dance style where a group of couples form a circle and execute synchronized salsa moves under the direction of a "caller". The classes are progressive, so we'll be looking for a commitment through payment for all classes, but please come join us for your first on March 26th and decide if you'd like to stay for the rest! Each 1.5h class will cost $20, with the entire 9-class program costing $180. No prior experience of partner necessary! Instructor: Leon Payment: Cash or e-mail transfer to galaxydanceclub.info@gmail.com Address: 39 Glen Cameron Thornhill, unit 1 Contact: 647-504-9876 Please let us know if you have any questions!

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer 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** The story of historic Little India is a true Toronto success story, a unique look at a neighbourhood and the people who call it home. But the story is not always a happy one. Like all other areas in Toronto, Little India started out as a purely English - Anglican area and was repeatedly changed as other immigrants opted to leave the security of the downtown core for outer areas. With the opening of the Naaz theatre in 1972, the community that became Little India started to take shape, but in Toronto the forces that developed communities were different in that part of the city sandwiched between Leslieville to the south, and Greektown to the north. With a strictly Anglo-Saxon pro-British community entrenched for over 100 years, now changing to include south Asians, the area was seen as a rather depressed area, or an area in transition, and violence was an unfortunate part of life. Racial tensions increased dramatically with the influx of south Asians. But by the 1980s and 1990s the district had found its feet, and Little India was a popular Toronto district and tourist attraction, with visitors pouring in from around the world to partake of the richness. A true cultural enclave in Toronto! A fascinating history and a fascinating community awaits! This tour has been revised a few times to add more historic information to the walk, it has been revised once again for 2026 with new landmarks and stories attached. Should be a fascinating walk! This walk is for all fitness levels. The meeting place for our walking adventure is on the southwest corner of Greenwood Avenue and Gerrard Street East! 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**

**On Saturday, April 11th, see Clyde's Diner from one of my favourite directors, Philip Akin.** Clyde runs a truck stop sandwich shop, staffed by ex-convicts looking for a shot at redemption. Despite her callous management style, the cooks learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their shared quest to create the perfect sandwich. A buoyant play full of witty dialogue, *Clyde’s* is a transcendent story about second chances, rising above past mistakes, and reconnecting with the world. Full of sizzling wit, big heart, and mouthwatering ambition, *Clyde’s* serves up a thrilling, high-energy ride—think The Bear meets Broadway. Helmed by returning director Philip Akin (*The Lehman Trilogy, Fat Ham*), an all-star Canadian cast takes on this deliciously funny and deeply moving play. My seat is Left Orchestra Seat P25. **Purchase Clyde's Diner on Saturday, April 11th at 7:30pm.** **COST** Adults: $35/ 69/ 85/ 115 + taxes Artsworker: $30 Under 29: $35 Discounted 40%; use CLYDES40 code on A and B seating only Rush Tickets: At the time of posting, there are no rush tickets; however, Canadian Stage has suggested to check back closer to the date if Rush tickets will be available. They would go on sale by phone at noon, or in person at the box office the day of the performance, two hours prior to show time, subject to availability. Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **PURCHASING TICKETS** Ticket Policy: All sales are final, exchanges are available for a fee. **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP, confirming if you will join for drinks/food after** * **[Purchase](https://my.canadianstage.com/9459/9460)**[ ](https://tickets.mirvish.com/tina/20416)**your own ticket on Saturday April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm, and post a comment with your seat number or that you will be buying a rush ticket.** A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior and cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 7:15pm inside The Bluma Appel Theatre at 27 Front St. E., to the right side after scanning your tickets** Start: 7:30pm Length: 90 mins After: meet at the same spot to head across the street to a local restaurant to chat about the show Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

**Happy Hour Event!** Hi Lovely Ladies! Let's celebrate the start of spring and warmer temps together at our upcoming HAPPY HOUR event at Añejo Restaurant (Don Mills) on **Friday, April 10th, 2026**. Enjoy a great selection of discounted handcrafted beverages and delicious tacos. The venue offers great service in an inviting and memorable setting. Click [here](https://www.anejo.ca/en/menus/happy-hour.html) for a link to the menu. Meet friends and make some new ones in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, April 3rd, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Happy Hour. **Note - attendees may bring one guest (subject to space availability) under this cover charge.** In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Happyhour** Hope to see you there!

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for a discover walk along Dundas West to Ossington and Trinity Bellwoods Park. We will meet-up at The Loveless Cafe for a beverage at 10:30 am. This relaxed spot with rustic decor serving compact cafe menu, coffee, tea & craft beers. http://thelovelesscafe.ca/ 1430 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y5 At 11 am, we will wander over to the Stephen Bulgar gallery to check-out this exhibition space dedicated to photography, showing work by established & rising artists. We will see Mehdi Dandi's *Afterimage*, which examines how photography, memory, and migration are closely connected. If you are a lover of coffee table books or just love photography, then Stephen's store will have what you are looking for. http://www.bulgergallery.com/ 1356 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y2 At 11:30, we will cross the street, at the lights, to the Atelier Next Door Gallery. Presenting emerging and established artists, both local and international, the gallery has become part of Toronto’s evolving cultural fabric. https://and1357.com/ 1357 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y3 Then we will head East towards Ossington Avenue. Take note of the soooo many eclectic stores along this route that you will want to come back to visit. Our next stop is Plaza Bolivar at the North entrance of Trinity Bellwoods Park. Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios Ponte y Blanco[c] (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a Venezuelan military officer and statesman who led what are currently the countries of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America. We will walk into the park on a paved walkway to the grand dame of St. Hilda's College, which was one of the first schools offering women higher education in Toronto. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=259711 Our last stop, has us exciting at the Western gates onto the scenic Lobb Avenue, to the Youngplace, a creative hub. https://youngplace.ca/ 180 Shaw St, Toronto, ON M6J 2W5 We will be visiting Koffler Arts, which is a multi-disciplinary arts platform that celebrates Jewish artistic voices within a diverse and exploratory framework of contemporary expression. Glorious Catastrophe by Gillian Iles, delves into the chaos of the current moment by exploring paradoxical themes of devastation, wonder, precarity, power, dereliction, and glory. https://www.kofflerarts.org/whatson/exhibitions/exhibition/glorious-catastrophe-gillian-iles Blessed and Highly Favoured by Kalmplex, curated by David Liss For over 20 years, Kalmplex has been a ubiquitous fixture at art exhibitions, music shows, festivals, and cultural events across Toronto, documenting the scene with his camera, performing as a DJ, painting live, and exhibiting in galleries and alternative venues. Afterwards, if you are needing a beer like I will, we will head over to Ossington to Bellwoods Brewery for some crafty goodness. https://bellwoodsbrewery.com/ 124 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z5

¡Hola! Welcome, and welcome back! We meet in the North York Centre, at 5150 Yonge St. (subway: North York), in the Food Court, every Sunday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Angela will be your hostess. ¡Hasta luego!

**Carden Alvar Birding Adventure** **Saturday, April 11, 2026** **Ospreys, Bluebirds, Meadowlarks and More!** Join us on Saturday, April 11 for a fantastic spring birding adventure to the famous Carden Alvar, one of the most exciting birding destinations in Ontario. Located about two hours northeast of Toronto, this remarkable area is known for its unique habitat, wide open landscapes, and excellent variety of birds that are not always easy to find elsewhere. We will explore some of the best birding spots in the region in search of Eastern Bluebirds, Eastern Meadowlarks, Ospreys Wilson’s Snipe, sparrows, and other early spring arrivals. Carden is one of the very best places in Ontario to enjoy great looks at Eastern Bluebirds, and it often provides wonderful photo opportunities as well. The Ospreys should also be back on territory, and we will have an excellent chance to watch and photograph these impressive birds as they rebuild their nests for the season ahead. This is a really enjoyable outing with plenty of birding, scenic country roads, fresh spring air, and the excitement of never knowing what might turn up next. If you enjoy birds, nature, photography, and a fun day outdoors, this trip is for you. **Itinerary** Departure from Finch Subway Station passenger pickup area at **8:00 a.m. sharp** Free parking is available on weekends Return to Toronto at approximately **5:00 p.m.** **Important Notes** This tour involves driving between birding locations, along with short and easy walks. Lunch is not included, so please bring your own food, snacks, and drinks. We will also make stops along the way at Tim Hortons. As always, we respect wildlife and private property, and our priority is to enjoy the birds without disturbance. **Cost** **$119 CAD per person** Payment by e-transfer to **torontonaturelovers@hotmail.com** I can take up to **3 passengers only**, so if you would like to join us, please reserve your spot early. Come out for a terrific day of spring birding adventure and enjoy one of Ontario’s true birding gems. **Come get wild with us!**

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If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

**Caller: Kim Thompson** **Band: Full Moon Country Dance Orchestra** **Clinton Heights Lutheran Church** **15 Clinton Heights Ave, Columbus, OH 43202** 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.

**Welcome to the Women’s Columbus Bogleheads® Sub-Group** This sub-group is for **women who want to learn and discuss finances in a safe, supportive space**. For those interested in moving towards financial independence and retirement by learning investment basics, choosing your 401(k) investments, minimizing taxes, and more. We’re a local chapter of **Bogleheads®**, following a long-term, practical investment philosophy: [Investment Philosophy](https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy): https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy [Bogleheads Forum](https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php): https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php No question is too small, and no experience is too simple. Share, ask, and learn — at your own pace, without judgment, in a group of like-minded women. Let’s build confidence and knowledge **together**!

Dinner and dancing

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.