Amateur Radio Toronto

Music Appreciation from the 1980s Social Event!

Good day everyone, Join us for a fun and interactive Sunday night celebrating the incredible music of the 1980s! We’ll listen to great songs, share memories and opinions, and talk about the artists and music that helped define this awesome decade of music! ㅤ This is more than just listening to music — everyone is encouraged to participate! Whether you grew up with these songs or simply love discovering great music from the past, come spend an enjoyable evening with friends and fellow music lovers. ㅤ \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out with lots of friendly peers to begin our weekend with! \*Please note we are at **The Pheasant: A Firkin Pub** at 1999 Avenue Road (roughly 6 blocks north of Lawrence - south of the 401 **(we will be in the back dining area)** *\*You can ask the bartender if you like to show you to the group (simply ask for Steve's event-easy to find)* -You'll find it's a cozy, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere! **-Free Parking found on residential side streets** (Event Details Below) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) Event Details: **Music Appreciation from the 1980s Social Event!** • Listen and learn about the great music from the 1980s • Share your favourite songs, singers, albums and bands • Take part in fun, interactive music discussions • Hear some forgotten gems and rediscover old favourites • Meet other people who enjoy music and good conversation ㅤ Come listen, reminisce, laugh and enjoy a Sunday night of great music and great company! **Steve Flemming** has been a DJ since the early 2000s with a lifelong passion for music, especially from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Raised by a father who was also a DJ during the ’70s and ’80s, music has always been a big part of Steve’s life. He enjoys sharing great songs and bringing people together through music. **Event Fee:** 5 dollars (Cash only at the door) (HST included) or by e transfer: steveflemming11@gmail.com \*No extra charge for those attending the earlier event **Friendly Reminders:** -Arrive any time between 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm (if you can) -arrive earlier if you like) (please ask for Steve when you arrive \*Great dinner menu and food specials provided: (One beverage or appetizer minimum upon arrival to support venue) **Parking and Transportation:** \*Lots of street parking on avenue and free residential parking https://www.firkinpubs.com/thepheasantandfirkin/ (15-20 minute walk from Yonge & Lawrence subway station-or simply take bus or uber from the station)

November Recital!

To sign up to play, please post a comment on the meetup, reserving your spot. You attend, simply RSVP to the meetup The time limit for each performer is 7 minutes. Please shorten your piece if it exceeds 7 minutes so everyone will have time to play ======= COST ====== We use GoFundMe as a vehicle to collect donations for our costs [https://gofund.me/4ee1b73](https://gofund.me/4ee1b739) Expand the "description" to view an exact breakdown of costs, collected donations, and the current goal. Any additional donations above the goal will be carried forward to the next recitals Generally, performers donate a suggested donation of $20 and attendees donate what they can ======= SCHEDULE ====== 1 - Adam D 2 - Vincent X. 3 - Gairus 4 - Cole 5 - Nui 6 - Roberte 7 - Anthony 8 - Alex B. 9 - Tarandeep 10 - Andrey 11 - Bang 12 - Ida 13 - Jason B 14 - Dunie 15 - Steve A. Waiting list -- Matt Windsor Yuhan Luke

Astronomy on Tap

Quench your thirst for astronomy at The Great Hall in Toronto! It'll be another fun evening of pints, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games, prizes, and Dunlap merchandise for sale! Beer and other beverages are available. Following all the talks, there will be plenty of time for you to have all your cosmic questions answered by astronomers from the Dunlap Institute and the University of Toronto. \- No cover and no tickets required \- Starts at 8\. Recommend you plan to arrive around 7 to get a decent seat\. Astronomy on Tap T.O. is sponsored and organized by the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics with the participation of astronomers from the David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto.

November's Book: Wild Dark Shore

A family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. Isolation has taken its toll on the Salts, but as they nurse the woman, Rowan, back to strength, it begins to feel like she might just be what they need. Rowan, long accustomed to protecting herself, starts imagining a future where she could belong to someone again. But Rowan isn’t telling the whole truth about why she set out for Shearwater. And when she discovers sabotaged radios and a freshly dug grave, she realizes Dominic is keeping his own secrets. As the storms on Shearwater gather force, they all must decide if they can trust each other enough to protect the precious seeds in their care before it’s too late—and if they can finally put the tragedies of the past behind them to create something new, together. A novel of breathtaking twists, dizzying beauty, and ferocious love, *Wild Dark Shore* is about the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

Practical Philosophy Social!

Get to know your fellow hikers more intimately with a night of Practical Philosophy. In partnership with the Practical Philosophy Meetup I thought it would be a fun a social ! **How does it work?** We select a topic like monogomy vs pologomy and in groups of 6-8 with a moderator (so conservations are respectful) ten questions are asked and everyone has a chance to give their take on the subject. Get to know your fellow hikers on a deeper level! You may be surprised! **Opposing views are of course welcome!** Location to be determined!

Meridian Arts Centre: Canadian Golha Orchestra and Sepideh Raissadat

In this unforgettable concert, **the Canadian Golha Orchestra joins forces with acclaimed Persian music vocalist Sepideh Raissadat** to present rarely performed masterpieces of Iranian orchestral music. Timeless works by Rouhollah Khaleghi, Ali-Naqi Vaziri, Ali Tajvidi, and other pioneering composers will be brought to life through Raissadat’s velvety voice and the 40-piece orchestra’s expressive interpretation of these intricate and captivating melodies. ***INFO Link here--*** https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Canadian-Golha-Orchestra-2026?utm_medium=crosspromo&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=canadiangolhaorchestra2026&utm_content=torontoisculture Ticket link is below. Inspired by the legacy of the *historic Golha radio orchestra*, the Canadian Golha Orchestra offers a refined interpretation of beloved repertoire by past masters, rooted in the Dastgāh tradition, alongside works by contemporary composers. Together, **the 40-piece orchestra** and Raissadat’s heartfelt artistry promise to immerse audiences in the profound beauty and emotional depth of Persian music. **More info here:** https://tolive.com/Event-Details-Page/reference/Canadian-Golha-Orchestra-2026 **Ticket link here: ($45-$100)** https://am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/canadiangolhaorchestra-2026 (Play around with the seating map (+) --ensuring you sit where you want!)

Badminton Enthusiast

ATTENTION: Due to many first timers signed up the event but no show, I have no choice to charge the first timers $10 per person as deposit via etransfer to me no later then Friday night. There is no refund for no show. If you show up, then I will pay the balance back to you at the end of the badminton event. My email address is: [lingseilau@yahoo.com](mailto:lingseilau@yahoo.com) Racket & Birdies: Everyone has to bring your own racket and at least one birdie with you. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $216 (for 4 courts), $162 (for 3 courts) or $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address for etransfer is: [lingseilau@yahoo.com](mailto:lingseilau@yahoo.com)

Sunday Nature Leisure Walk in Port Credit (Walk, Talk and Flock)

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a great **Saturday in** **Port Credit.** If you have never been; it's a great place to enjoy the sun, the water, the trees, the flowers, grab a coffee, ice cream, go for a leisure walk by the lake and then enjoy a tasty meal. Port Credit is also known for it's live music and dancing too (Event is both indoor and outdoor) I'm going to show us all around Port Credit, play a couple new ice breaker games and then head to a fun restaurant in the main strip of town with a great dinner menu following the walk. \*The walking portion will be roughly 2 hours with some stops along the way; then we will head for dinner and more mingling. This will be a fun day and evening gang! We will meet at **Star Bucks (111 Lake Shore Rd. West) in Port Credit** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like. This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small evening adventure through **Port Credit.** More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** **Saturday Leisure Nature Walk and Dinner in Port Credit (Walk, Talk & Flock)** -A great day as we explore some of the best area's of Port Credit near the water, board walk and entertainment strip (lots of live music too) -We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another \*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and enjoy our long weekend together) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at **Star Bucks (111 Lake Shore Rd. West) in Port Credit** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like. \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 2::00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 2:30) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) Plenty of parking in that area too- especially near Front Street and the Library :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Speaker: Edward Eastman

🍻 Languages & Beer!

**────── How It Works ──────** Tables will be marked with flags representing the languages being spoken. You're welcome to move between tables throughout the evening. The goal is to practise languages through natural conversations rather than formal instruction. If you'd like to participate in conversations, you should be able to speak and understand at least the basics of your target language. There's no expectation of perfection! If you're a beginner, you're welcome to listen and learn, or join a table speaking a language you're fluent in and help others practise. **────── A Few Things to Know ──────** **🍻 Free Event:** There's no admission fee! However, attendees are expected to purchase either food or drink(s) to support the venue hosting us. **🤝 Be Welcoming and Respectful:** Help everyone feel comfortable and included, regardless of their background or language level. Be patient, include newcomers, and respect others' boundaries. **❤️ Come for Languages and Culture:** This isn't a dating event. Friendships and connections happen naturally, but unwanted advances or behaviour that makes others uncomfortable won't be tolerated. **📸 Group Photo:** We'll take a group photo during the evening! I'll ask for everyone's consent beforehand, and anyone who prefers not to be photographed won't be included. **📅 Respect Your RSVP:** If you can't attend, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can join. Members who don't show up without cancelling or contacting the organizer will be removed from the group. **🕙 Event Ending:** The official meetup runs from 7–10 PM, but you're welcome to stay afterward if you'd like, subject to the venue's hours and policies. **🔞 Ages 19+:** This event is for adults aged 19 and older. **────── See You There! ──────** Most importantly, **we're here to have fun, make connections, and build a great community together!** Looking forward to meeting everyone! Dax 🤠

Hands-on Lab: Shift left with reliability testing

**BRING YOUR COMPUTERS TO THIS EVENT! And check out the prerequisites below.** Join us for the second hands-on lab session, snacks, and discussion! This time around instead of talks we are going to run a free hands-on lab on how to get started with reliability testing. We'll teach you how to setup various levels of reliability testing for your application services. **Repository** https://github.com/grafana/grafanacon-2026-k6-workshop Please use Git and clone the above repository before coming to the workshop to save time and get started faster. **Prerequisites** In order to participate in the lab, you must have a laptop with Wi-Fi/Internet connectivity, running Linux/MacOS/Windows. * The following also needs to be installed: * Git * IDE installed like [VSCode](https://code.visualstudio.com/download) or [Cursor](https://cursor.com/download). * [k6 OSS](https://grafana.com/docs/k6/latest/set-up/install-k6/) binary installed * [k6 studio](https://grafana.com/docs/k6-studio/set-up/install/) installed **Again special thanks to Nokia and Mark Prosser for hosting us at their downtown office.** **Agenda:** 6:00-6:15 PM: Arrivals and introductions 6:15-7:40 PM: Hands-On Lab 7:40-8:00 PM: Q&A, networking and wrap up **Facilitators:** Cristiano Ventura, Marylia Gutierrez and Nikola Grcevski

Saturday Night S’mores

Do you like s’mores? Maybe you’ve never had a s’mores. Either way this is the place to be for dollar s’mores. But you’ve got to roast the marshmallows over an open fire yourself which is the best part. Not mention you’ll be meeting other people in a social environment. $1 (cash only please) gets you two crackers, a piece of milk chocolate and a marshmallow on a skewer. For those of you who have never made your own or aren’t that skilled I will teach you how. And yes you can have more than one!