Morning Activities

Do you want to improve your Public Speaking skills, your Impromptu Speaking skills, learn how to present Feedback with Evaluations, and build your Leadership skills? If the answer is YES to any, attend SUN LIFE SPEAKERS CORNER online for an informative and fun filled session each Tuesday at Noon EST/EDT (except following a Holiday Monday). Guests/Visitors are welcome to participate in the Table Topics (impromptu) session. Join and become a Member to have access to all roles and Pathways, the education system. Please email info.sunlifespeakerscorner@gmail.com for the Zoom link.

Join us for a friendly 5K run in Giovanni Caboto Park (75 Matthew Dr, Vaughan, ON L4L 9B4) at 11:45 am on Saturdays. 🌳👟 We’ll be running on the sidewalk, doing 5 easy loops to complete a total of 5 km. The whole session will take about 1 hour or less. All paces are welcome – you can run, jog, or do run/walk intervals. The goal is not speed, it’s showing up, moving your body, and feeling good.

⚠️ **Important:** RSVPs on Meetup **do not guarantee a spot.** To secure your complimentary experience, you **must call or text us at 416-900-9679** to confirm your qualification and booking. Please don’t attend without confirmation – space is limited and unconfirmed arrivals cannot be accommodated. Experience what it feels like to train at Toronto’s most advanced **fitness and longevity studio** — where science meets community. In this small group session, you’ll build functional strength, endurance, and mobility while learning how to move and recover like an athlete. Each class blends: * **Short bursts of cardio** (yes, even if you hate it) * **Targeted functional strength training** to build lean muscle * **Mobility, mindfulness, and breathwork** to finish strong and centered All levels are welcome — from beginners to seasoned gym-goers. Our coaches lead every step and correct your form in real time to ensure maximum results and safety. 📍 **Location:** Telomere Fitness, 518 Yonge Street (Yonge & College) 🚇 Easy access by subway – minutes from College Station ### 💥 **Special Complimentary Offer (Limited Spots)** We’re currently offering for **qualified downtown Toronto residents** a *free* full fitness experience, including: ✅ **InBody Scan** (body composition & fat/muscle analysis) ✅ **Personal Fitness Assessment** ✅ **Small Group Training Session** ✅ **Nutrition Consult** *(Total value: $200 – complimentary for qualified individuals)* ### 🔹 **How to Qualify** To reserve your complimentary session, you must **live or work in downtown Toronto** and **call or text us first** at **416-900-9679** to confirm eligibility. Spots are limited to maintain our small-group focus. ### 🏋️‍♂️ **How to Prepare** * Wear athletic clothing and indoor footwear. * Bring a water bottle – we have a no-touch filling station. ### 🕓 **Event Schedule** * We offer 5 sessions per day - Morning, After you and then this is where I had an issue I couldn't just make it. It's weird.noon and Evening * Spots fill up fast so call us to see if we have a spot available at your preferred day/time! * RSVP + confirmation required before attending 📍 Google Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jMKrTvr4Lk5aUna7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jMKrTvr4Lk5aUna7) 📞 Questions? Call or text us anytime: **416-900-9679** ### ⚠️ **Final Reminder** Meetup RSVPs **alone do not** secure a space. Please **call or text 416-900-9679** after RSVPing to confirm your booking. Unconfirmed arrivals **cannot be admitted** due to limited capacity.

🎬 **$4.99** **Movie Night Meetup: *Trading Places*** 🎬 **Tuesday\, December 30 \| Imagine Cinemas Carlton** Join us for a fun, laid-back movie night as we watch the classic comedy ***Trading Places*** on the big screen! Perfect for a midweek laugh and an unbeatable movie deal. *** ### 🕒 **Schedule** * **6:30 PM** – Meet outside **Auditorium #4** * **6:40 PM** – Movie starts * **Where to find us:** Look for **Nick** holding the **Meetup sign** outside Auditorium #4 **before and after the movie** * 🎟️ **General seating** at this location If you’re unsure about your schedule, no worries — **you can just show up!** *** ### 🎥 **About the Movie** ***Trading Places* (1983)** is a sharp, hilarious comedy starring **Eddie Murphy** and **Dan Aykroyd**. When a wealthy commodities broker and a street hustler have their lives switched as part of a cruel social experiment, chaos — and comedy — ensue. Clever, quotable, and still wildly entertaining, this film is a true classic. * **Runtime:** 1 hour 56 minutes * **Trailer:** [click here](https://youtu.be/Fupg2r1EJ9w?si=FVGT9--oNP4lS5it) *** ### 💸 **Amazing Deal Alert** 🎉 **Tickets are just $4.99 tonight!** Yes — **$4.99** for a classic movie on the big screen. An absolute steal and a perfect excuse for a group night out. Purchase your ticket in-person at the Cinema or [online](https://omniwebticketing6.com/imaginecinemas/carlton/?schdate=2025-12-30&perfix=130960) *** Come for the movie, stay for the laughs, and enjoy great company. See you there! 🍿😄

Join us for friendly American MahJongg! **Please note: There is a $10 table fee per person to play each week. The drinks and food you purchase will count towards this so if you buy a latte for $5, then you will just pay $5 more (+ HST) for the table fee. See my Jan 3 email for details on discount available if this is a burden.** \*Stay & Play—To maximize everyone’s fun, I ask that you attend for at least 2 hours if you sign up to play. Kindly skip this week if your schedule will not allow this, thanks! *Not sure if our events are for you? Come on down and join us a few times, we’d love to meet you.* The Guild House has a great cafe! [Here's their menu.](https://theguildhouse.ca/pages/menu) Last but not least...PLEASE cancel your RSVP on Meetup if your plans change.

\*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.

Sunday Morning Pick-Up Soccer - 7:30am to 9:00am Markham Soccer Dome 5300 14th Ave, Markham (McCowan and 14th) Indoor Turf Field. Game Play: 7 v 7 Fee: $15 Please EMT to miguel.jamal@gmail.com ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!!! Download the APP - Canadian Soccer Club OR Please go to www.canadiansoccerclub.com The App can be downloaded via Google Play or Apple Store. Click Register and create a profile. Log in using your credentials and select day you would like to play Please RSVP on Field 1. \*\*\*\*ALL PLAYERS MUST RSVP ON Canadian Soccer Club APP TO PLAY\*\*\*\* Games will begin at 10:00pm sharp. Players are requested to arrive by 9:50pm to pick teams and kick-off at 10:00pm sharp Players are responsible to bring the following: * Cleats or Turf Shoes * A white jersey and a black/dark jersey * Shin Guards (Strongly Recommended) If you have any questions, please contact the organizers at admin@canadiansoccerclub.com Thank you and look forward to seeing you guys out there.

To help keep straight who's at Cactus Club for dinner, I'm creating this meetup as well. Here's the menu: [https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/first-canadian-place/menu/drink/](https://www.cactusclubcafe.com/locations/first-canadian-place/menu/drink/)

⚠️ **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.

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.

Please join us for a traditional worship service every Sunday, with music from our wonderful choir and organist. Communion (the Lord’s Supper) is a part of every Sunday service. Join us for coffee hour after the service for conversation and a snack

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."

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

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.

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

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).

CHANGED to WEDNESDAYS COLUMBUS RECREATION CENTERS require membership fee to play. Register & Pay at the desk when you arrive. $5 day pass is available. I have some extra pickle ball paddles and balls if you don’t have one. Definitely bring your own paddle if you have one and bring some balls if you have them. Legal Stuff: The event hosts/Organizers are just fellow member volunteers. By participating in any event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in these activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in condition fit to participate. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and rules during your participation in any event.
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