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\#\# 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

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

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/)

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This is a purchase your own ticket event. I have selected (Orchestra section) Row K, Seat 26. Feel free to select beside/near me or anywhere else in the theatre :) https://www.mirvish.com/shows/and-juliet \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. ***& Juliet*** asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including *Since U Been Gone‚ Roar, Baby One More Time, Larger Than Life‚ That’s The Way It Is*, and *Can't Stop the Feeling*—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it. **AUDIENCE ADVISORY** **Use of flashing/strobe lighting /loud noises/confetti cannons and pyrotechnics throughout.** **Recommended for ages 6+ with adult language.** **Running Time: 2 hours 30 mins (including intermission)** **DRESS CIRCLE and BALCONY - Stair access only.**

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)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

🎆❄️ **New Year’s Day Walk: Toronto Island** **Walk off the hangover. Start fresh. Do something different.** Let’s be real — January 1st can go one of two ways: You stay on the couch all day… **or** you step outside, breathe in fresh air, move your body, and actually start the year feeling good. Join us for a **New Year’s Day walk on Toronto Island** — the perfect way to **reset after the night before**, try something new, and maybe even make a few new friends while you’re at it. Yes, I will be hungover. That’s why we’re starting at **1:15 PM** 😏🍾 Being surrounded by water and nature can be surprisingly calming. The Islands offer a quiet place to slow down, clear your head, and start the year feeling grounded — no mystical claims, just fresh air and space to think. Whether you’re setting healthy intentions, shaking off the fog, or just refusing to let January win — this walk is for you. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” So layer up, grab your warmest coat, and let’s make **January 1st** a *choice*, not a write-off ❄️💪 Miss this and your New Year officially starts on January 2nd. Just saying. *** 🌆 **THE WALK** • Approx. **7 km** • Flat, easy, and very walkable — no hills • One of the **best skyline views** of Toronto • Calm, scenic, and surprisingly magical in winter Perfect for beginners, casual walkers, and anyone trying to ease back into movement after the holidays. *** ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** • This walk happens in **any kind of weather** — snow, cold, crisp winter vibes • **Do not sign up** if you’re not ready to walk in winter • Event will only be cancelled if it reaches **-20°C** *** 🕓 **MEETUP DETAILS** 📍 **Meetup Location:** 📍 **IMPORTANT: MEETUP LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)** I will be meeting everyone **INSIDE the Ferry Docks** — **INSIDE means AFTER your ticket has been scanned** and you are **in the ferry waiting area**. 👉 **This is NOT:** • The bathrooms **outside** the terminal • The bathrooms **before** ticket scanning • The other side of the ferry terminal • Anywhere outside the building 👉 **This IS:** • **After** your ticket has been scanned • **Inside** the ferry waiting area • Beside the **bathrooms INSIDE the terminal** 👀 **How you’ll spot me:** I’ll be wearing my **MOOSE HAT** 🦌 ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **1:15 PM** 🚢 **Ferry Leaves:** **1:30 PM** — *please arrive early* ⏰ **Ferry Back to Toronto:** **4:45PM** (or sooner) ⚠️ **PLEASE BE ON TIME** Once we’re on the ferry, it will be very hard to catch up with us. *** 💲 **COSTS** • **Meetup Fee:** $5 – Cash in person **or** – E-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** • **Ferry Ticket:** **$9.70** – You **must purchase your ferry ticket before signing up** – 🎟️ **Ferry Ticket: [Click Here!](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp)** *** 🎒 **WHAT TO BRING** • Snack • Water • **Good boots** • Warm coat • Something warm to drink ☕ *** ⏳ **HOW LONG?** Approx. **3 hours**, including a small break. 🚪 **Can you leave early?** Anytime you like. 👀 **NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT?** You can **just show up** or even decide on the day — New Year energy is flexible. *** 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) ⚠️ **NOTE:** Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates. *** ✨ Fresh air. Movement. Skyline views. Good people. ✨ A healthier start to the year — without pretending you’re perfect. **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

🎉 **New Year’s Eve: The Cozy Countdown ✨🥂** Ring in 2026 in a warm, intimate, low-key environment at Mathew’s place. If you’re looking for something relaxed — soft lighting, great conversation, gentle music, and a space where you can really *connect* — this is the perfect New Year’s Eve. Expect good food, community vibes, festive touches, party favours, and a little bubbly at midnight. 🥂✨ *** ## 🧀 **What to Bring** Please bring an hors d’oeuvre to share with the group. Nothing too “snacky” like chips — we’ll already have those — but small bites, finger foods, and little plates that feel special for the night. **You’ll be able to warm things up if needed.** ### ✔️ **Suggested Hors d’Oeuvres (easy + classy + shareable):** **Cold / Room Temp Options** * Caprese skewers (tomato, basil, bocconcini) * Charcuterie platter * Cheese board with crackers * Veggie platter with dip * Deviled eggs * Hummus & pita wedges * Shrimp cocktail * Cucumber bites with herbed cream cheese * Smoked salmon bites * Stuffed mini peppers (cheese or quinoa) **Warm Options** * Mini quiches * Sausage rolls * Spanakopita * Cocktail meatballs * Stuffed mushrooms * Mini samosas * Pizza bites or flatbread squares * Baked brie with jam * Jalapeño poppers * Puff pastry pinwheels **Sweet Options** * Mini cupcakes * Cookie tray * Chocolate-dipped fruit * Holiday pastries If someone isn’t sure what to bring, they can ask — this helps avoid duplicates. Please let us know what you are bring in the comments. *** ## 💲 **Cost & RSVP** $20 to cover the event E-transfer within 24 hours of signing up → **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** **No refunds for any reason.** If the event is cancelled, you will be fully refunded. Space is limited to about **15 guests** — it’s a cozy bachelor apartment with big hearts and small spaces. 💖 *** ## 🥂 **What’s Provided** * Festive beverages * Non-alcoholic options * Party favours * Midnight bubbly * Music (soft + background level) *** ## 📍 **Location** The exact address will be sent via text 24 hours before the event. Mathew lives near **Sherbourne & Wellesley**. Parking available at the building. TTC accessible — short walk or bus ride. *** ## ⏰ **Timing** Meetup starts at **8:00pm** Arrive anytime after 8! Leaving time: whenever you’re ready — stay for as long or as little as you’d like. *** ## ⚠️ Please Note If Mathew feels you’ve had too much to drink, you will be asked to take an Uber home (at your own cost). Please drink responsibly and stay safe. 💛 Occasionally events may need to be rescheduled — please check for updates. *** ## 💬 Stay Connected 👉 Join our WhatsApp group — **CLICK HERE!** *** ## 👤 **Organizer: Mathew** Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

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)

*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 ✨

❄️🚶‍♂️ **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. ❄️🔥

🎬 Let’s Go to the Movies (and Actually Talk… or Not) Whether you're a film nerd, popcorn enthusiast, or just looking for a chill night out with interesting people — this one's for you. We’re heading out to see a movie together, then grabbing food or drinks after. If the film's great (or terrible), we’ll probably talk about it forever. If it’s just okay, we’ll talk about it for 10 minutes and move on to everything else — books, dating apps, weird dreams, how Toronto keeps getting more expensive, etc. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and not too serious. No film degree needed. No icebreakers. No pressure to “perform.” Just come enjoy the film, connect with some thoughtful people, and see where the night goes Click here to watch trailer! 🎞️ **Movie Title + Trailer:** [[Click here to watch trailer!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5Yrw)] 📖 **📖 Plot Summary:** Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father — and deal with an American star dropped right into the middle of their complex family dynamics. *** ### 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meetup Time:** 5:45 PM...I will only wait 5mins 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** 6:00pm ⏱️ **Runtime:** 2hrs15mins 📌 **Meetup Spot:** I will be at the top of the escalators by the wall of movie posters and I will be wearing my Moose hat. 🎟️ **Cost:** * **$11.50** for *CineClub* members * **$16.00** regular admission 👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket. **🪑 Reserved Seating:** You must buy your ticket *before* signing up. You'll be asked where you're sitting so we can all sit together! 🎫 Buy your ticket here: [https://www.cineplex.com](https://www.cineplex.com) 📍🪑 **Where I will be sitting:** I will be in ROW "G" SEAT "6" 🍿 **After the Movie:** Yes, we’re heading out after! It’s not just a movie night — it’s a social night. Let's talk, laugh, and dissect every plot twist. *** ### ✅ **Before You Sign Up** * Please **buy your ticket first** — seating is limited! * When signing up, let us know your **seat number** so we can try to group everyone together. * You can still sign up or just **show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible! 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](#) 🎟️ **Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts**: [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub) 🎁 **Get your SCENE Card** for free movies and points: [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca) *** ### 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). *** ### 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Organized by:** Mathew 📧 Questions? Reach out: **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

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.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

*GOhio!* turns 8!! 🥳 Come celebrate with us at [Pins Mechanical](https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/easton)! 😄 **Summary** Pins Mechanical Co. is a social entertainment venue that combines old-school games like duckpin bowling, pinball, and other classic arcade and table games with craft cocktails, local beers, and punch. The vintage-industrial atmosphere is designed for playful, face-to-face gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, offering a casual and lively alternative to a typical bar. Pins' Easton location spans over 38,000 square feet, making it the largest in the United States. This massive entertainment venue features two floors, a mezzanine level with stadium seating, and three full-service bars. It offers 16 duckpin bowling lanes, two indoor bocce courts, and more than 60 classic and modern pinball and arcade games. For additional fun, the location is known for its two outdoor patios, an indoor slide, and an expanded patio pong setup. **Activities** As noted below, some machines take actual quarters. Pins has two change machines (one downstairs and one upstairs) that accept ones, fives, or tens (only), and return quarters (only). * *Duckpin Bowling* [Like Bowling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duckpin_bowling) but with smaller balls, stubby pins, and no oil on the lanes. The cost is $9 per game per person. * *Pinball* [Who](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Who)'s a [wizard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball_Wizard) on these [retro machines](https://pinballmap.com/map/?by_location_id=15311)? At $1 per play, everyone! Takes quarters. * *Arcade* Play classics like Gorf, Pac-Man, Gorf, Donkey Kong, Gorf, Galaga, and Gorf! The best part is, there's Gorf! And all the arcade games are free! * *Patio Pong* The classic college party staple but bigger. Instead of tossing a ping pong ball into cups, you use a regular ball and oversized buckets. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Ping Pong* The most popular sport in China! They have two ping pong tables downstairs and two more ping pong tables upstairs. For those of you who have studied topological spaces and set theory, you will know this means they have four total ping pong tables. They have bubble gum dispensers with ping pong balls in them for 25¢ each. The dispensers take quarters. However, they also have racks where they store the ping pong paddles, and in these racks are slots for ping pong balls. It's not uncommon to see balls already here, so there's a chance you may be able to play ping pong for free if you want to. * *Hookie* You can't put your eye out! The safe alternative to darts: Hook thrown rings on a board. Outdoors on the upstairs patio, and free! * *Bocce* Like bowling, except there’s turf and a lot more balls. You can also knock your opponent’s balls out of the way. There are two of these upstairs, and they're both free! * *Foosball* Everyone loves [foosball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_football)! 50¢ a game. Takes quarters. * *Giant Jenga* Stack massive wooden blocks into a tower, then take turns pulling out one block at a time without collapsing the tower. There are four of these sprinkled throughout the venue (two downstairs and two upstairs, with one on each patio), and they're all free! * *Skeeball* There are three skeeball machines on the first floor (near the Gorf machine!), and they're all free! * *Giant Connect Four* On the outdoor patio upstairs, and free! * *Bubble Hockey* This is upstairs. Up to four people can play at once, and it costs $1. Takes quarters. * *Cornhole* There are two cornhole lanes upstairs, and they're both free! * *Basketball* There are two basketball machines downstairs. They're tucked behind the downstairs bar, so they're not always obvious unless you go look for them. They're $2 per play, and they take quarters. * *NES and Sega Genesis video games* These are collections, downstairs (near the Gorf machine!), of video games that you can play for free! * *The Big Metal Indoor Slide* This large two-story slide is for kids, and certainly no adults would ride this. After all, it's not like it's free or anything. **Outdoor Patio** Pins at Easton actually has two outdoor patios. But for our purposes, only the upstairs one matters. See, it will be winter and likely cold. But their upstairs patio has multiple ceiling heaters and two massive gas fire pits that put out a ton of heat. Sitting out here may be a real option. As mentioned above, the upstairs outdoor patio has one of the venue's two Patio Pong setups, one of their multiple Giant Jengas, the Giant Connect Four, and Hookie. **Food** Pins doesn't serve food, but there's a [Mikey's Late Night Slice](https://www.latenightslice.com/) next door. This Mikey's is basically an extension of the Easton Pins; there's a large open doorway between both establishments. Mikey's has a fountain dispenser with Coke products. You can also get Coke and Diet Coke (but not Coke Zero, like you can at Mikey's) at the bars in Pins, but I think the quality of the soda pop from Mikey's fountain is better than that from the bar hoses Pins uses to dispense soft drinks. You are also quite allowed at Pins to either bring food in or order it in via your favorite delivery app. **Parking** I recommend parking in the [Worth Garage](https://eastontowncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parking-at-easton-updated-file-sept-25.pdf). It's literally right next door to Pins, and it's free as long as you park on Level 2 or above. They recently started charging people to park on Level 1, and you pay for parking on this level the same way you pay for street parking in Columbus, with the [ParkColumbus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parkmobile.parkcolumbus&hl=en_US&pli=1) app. I've seen them enforce this by ticketing people's cars, but I don't know how they actually compel payment. The garage is not a public street that actual cops can write you tickets for parking illegally on. If you have an actual ticket from a cop that you don't pay, they can go so far as to issue a warrant for your arrest. But all Easton has, seemingly, is, "[Please pay our ticket](https://eastonpreferredpark.com/)." Still, in my ongoing efforts to eliminate needless stress and aggravation from my life, I just park above the first Level. The actual address of the garage is [4049 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4049+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388a86de3af559:0xc1dc8b4661fc834f!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11sgzjp4ml?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDkyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D). However, your GPS is stupid. The actual entrances to the garage are on the cross steets Brighton Rose Way and Fenlon St, not Worth Ave. Just keep this in mind once you get to the garage. **Where we'll meet** I'll post in the comments where I am. People will obviously want to explore different areas of the venue over the course of the event (and there's a lot to explore), but please just let me know (as in, come find me) once you've arrived. **Peroration** Come on out and say hi! 😄

Join Columbus Vegan Meetup for a NOON Year’s Eve at Vida's!! We will count down to noon on 12/31. This is a great opportunity for families or for people that do not want to stay up past midnight for New Year’s celebrations. We will be eating food from Vida’s Plant Based Butcher, the kitchen will be taking orders.🤤 Here is the link to their website: 🔗 https://www.vidasbutcher.com/ The hosts will be providing the sparkling juice and glasses for a celebration drink when the "ball" drops 🥂✨ Please do not bring your own drinks. So yeah! Come join us and celebrate with fellow vegans and animal lovers while supporting a local family owned vegan business 🤩

Yes, the [Chocolate Café](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/menu-1?menu=signature-desserts) serves chocolate fondue *(Chocolate Fondue Day is Feb 5th)*! No one does chocolate fondue like they do. It's rich, creamy, and served with an array of fresh fruit and other dipping items. They encourage making it a party! A perfect winter warmup to share with friends! **Chocolate Fondue Kit:** Served with dippers, including marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats, graham crackers, pound cake, strawberries, and pretzels. **COST**: Bring ***$5.00 cash*** to cover your portion of our delightful dessert bar. **EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups. **PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building. [Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!