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Mob Programming at Mofer Coffee
Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together.
Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions.
If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming!
Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event!
Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event!
**Discord**:
We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event!
https://discord.gg/Da9fZFxPfs
**Event policy**:
* We have 0 tolerance for harassment.
* We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets.
* The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do.
* Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.
🇨🇦Japanese and English Language Exchange (Page for everyone)
~English description below~
イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は$2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は$5頂いております。
皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。
予約受付開始:土曜日5:00PM(前イベント終了後)
予約取消締切:土曜日14:00PM(当日)
予約受付締切:土曜日15:00PM(当日)
スケジュール
5.15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け
5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間[または英語の時間]
6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間[または日本語の時間]
【イベント内容】
Language Exchangeへようこそ!このグループでは、皆さんのレベルに応じて、3〜4名のグループにわかれ、同じ席になった人たちで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でフリートークを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽に質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。
開催場所:Atrium フードコート
TJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(もしサインがなかったり、わからなければメッセージをお願いします!)
予約規約(⚠️重要)
・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻、また予約取消締切後の変更は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。
・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。
キャンセル待ち
・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト(going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、オーガナイザーが”参加予定”へ移動しますので、当日の参加状況の変更がないかご自身でご確認ください。
※ご注意※
・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。
・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。
Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca
最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。
ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします!
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***Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5 per English Speaker for every event. All the proceeds are used to run this website and for social events***
RSVP:
RSVP open: 5:00 PM (Saturday after previous event)
RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 2:00 PM (day of the event)
RSVP close: Saturday, 3:00 PM (day of the event)
Day of Event:
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese conversation
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English conversation
Event Description:
This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study.
Optional Dinner :
After the Language event, we usually go for Dinner. Dinner is optional, you may or may not join the Dinner, it depends on you.
However, Dinner is only for Participants that joined on the day of the event.
Event Location:
Atrium Food Court
The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station. Leave the subway station and walk west along Dundas Street.
At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator.
The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.)
⚠️RSVP & Late Policy:
If you are unable to join on the day of the event, please change your status from 'going-list' to 'not going-list'. Failure to Not show up will result in 1 No -Show. Also, in case of arriving 15 mins late to the event will result in 1 No-Show.
Members are removed from the group after 3 No-Shows.
Waiting List:
Members can join the waiting-list even if an event is full. When a spot becomes available, we will move you to the going-list.
Going List:
Only Members on the going-list can participate on the day of the event.
Group Instagram -
@tjex.ca
Feel free to follow us!
[CAS] Korean & English Language Exchange
한국어는 아래를 참조하세요!
A warm welcome to CanAsian Station’s In-Person English x Korean Meetup!
A weekly event where we invite you to enjoy sharing language and culture with each other.
* Beginners are welcome, what’s important is you’re willing to learn!
* Short on ideas? Fear not! We provide new topics each week ,also doubling as study material!
Our participation fee is **$5 per event**. All fees are to be E-transferred to canasianstation@gmail.com We also accept payment in cash, but please be advised that E-Transfers are preferred.
Looking very forward to meeting and sharing with you all! 😊
Location: Go to the food court downstairs.
CanAsian Station의 대면 영어 x 한국어 만남에 오신 것을 환영합니다!
매주 열리는 행사로, 여러분이 서로의 언어와 문화를 나누며 즐길 수 있는 자리를 마련합니다.
초보자도 환영합니다! 중요한 것은 배우고자 하는 마음입니다.
아이디어가 부족하다면 걱정 마세요! 매주 새로운 주제를 제공하며, 그 주제들은 학습 자료로도 활용됩니다!
참가비는 **행사당 5달러**입니다. 모든 요금은 canasianstation@gmail.com으로 E-Transfer를 통해 송금해주세요. 현금 결제도 가능합니다만, E-Transfer를 선호합니다.
여러분과 만나고, 함께 나누게 될 것을 기대하고 환영합니다!😊
장소: 지하에 있는 푸드 코트로 와주시길 바랍니다
(For Japanese speaker)
日本人用Toronto🇯🇵&🇨🇦
Language exchange
トロントで日本語と英語の言語交換会を行います!
参加費は5ドルです!
申し込みから2日以内に、
e-Transfer $5
shungo.n0405@gmail.com
に送金してください。
e-Transterが使えない場合は、現金での対応も可能ですので、必ずメッセージでお知らせください。
日本語と英語に興味のある人たちを集め、言語交換や新しいコミュニティ作りを行うことを目的としています!英語を学びたい方はぜひご参加ください!
★こんな方におすすめです!
・英語を話す練習がしたい方
・トロントに来たばかりで情報を求めている方
・友人を作りたい方
イベントの雰囲気は、こちらのInstagramでご確認いただけます
https://www.instagram.com/toronto_language?
[Trial] 🇨🇦 Toronto English Connection & Networking! (English Only / All Levels
Trial Events, Entrance fee : Free
【詳細 / Details】
⚠️ English Guidance below ⚠️
今までのような「ただ座って話すだけの言語交換」はもう終わり!
今回のイベントは**【英語でのコミュニケーション&ネットワーキング】**に特化した新しいスタイルのソーシャルイベントです。
ネイティブスピーカーも、英語を勉強中の人も大歓迎!英語が完璧じゃなくても大丈夫です。大切なのは「英語を使って、トロントでの新しいコネクション(繋がり)を作ること」!
✨ このイベントの特徴 ✨
English Focused: 会話は基本的に英語!「英語環境にどっぷり浸かりたい」という人に最適な空間です。(ブロークンイングリッシュでも100%OK!)
Active Networking: ただ座るだけでなく、「Topic Roulette(トピックルーレット)」などのゲーム性を取り入れ、グループを定期的にシャッフル。短い時間でたくさんの人と自然に話せる仕組みを用意しています。
Life & Career Connection: 単なる言語練習ではなく、トロントでの友達作り、仕事探し、情報交換のための強力なネットワークが手に入ります。
気軽にお友達を作りたい方、リラックスした環境で楽しく英語を話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(イベントホストにお声がけください)
Japanish ルール (Safe & Fun Community)
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。
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。無断キャンセル(No show)が2回続いた場合は退会となります。
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・強引な勧誘など)は禁止です。
・同意のない軽いタッチやハグなど、あらゆるハラスメント行為を禁止します。
ホストの指示に従うこと
・全員が楽しめるよう、イベントの進行(席替えなど)にご協力をお願いします。
・これは出会い系(デート)イベントではありません。特定の人のみを指名して会話することはご遠慮ください。
⚠️ 話したくない相手(NGパーソン)がいる場合は、いつでもホスト(KOKI または Juan)にこっそり相談してください。すぐに対応します!
(English Version)
Toronto English Connection & Networking!
No more "just sitting and talking" standard language exchanges!
This time, we are bringing you a new style of social event strictly focused on 【English Communication & Networking】.
Whether you are a native speaker or an English learner, everyone is welcome! Your English doesn't have to be perfect. The most important thing is to use English to build new connections in Toronto!
✨ Event Highlights ✨
English Focused: Conversations will be in English! It's the perfect environment if you want to immerse yourself. (Broken English is 100% welcome!)
Active Networking: We don't just sit! We use fun systems like "Topic Roulette" and regular seat shuffles so you can naturally talk to many different people in a short time.
Life & Career Connection: More than just language practice—this is the place to make real friends, exchange information, and expand your Toronto network.
🎟 Fee: Just $5
💰 Payment: Cash or e-transfer on the day of the event. (Please find one of the hosts upon arrival).
Japanish Rules
To ensure everyone enjoys the event safely and comfortably, please follow these rules. Anyone who violates them may be removed from the group.
Cancellation Policy: If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to “Not going.” Two no-shows without notice will result in removal.
Respect for Others: Inappropriate behavior (harassment, discrimination, unsolicited business pitches) is strictly prohibited. Avoid any unwanted physical contact.
Follow Host Instructions: Please cooperate with our event flow (like seat shuffling). This is NOT a dating event; do not monopolize specific individuals.
⚠️ If there’s someone making you uncomfortable, let the hosts (Koki or Juan) know privately. We’ve got your back!
03/07 [Free] North York English X Korean Language Exchange
\*\*\*(한국어는 아래에 있습니다) \*\*\*
**Hello and welcome North York ENG X KR meetup (NYEK)!**
**Event Description:**
This is a meetup located in North York area of Toronto, dedicated for those who wish to learn/improve their proficiency with speaking, reading, listening and writing Korean with the help of native Korean speakers and the vice versa for native Korean speakers who wish to improve their English skills.
**This event is focusing on 1-on-1 conversation to ensure that all members are taking part in conversations.**
-The meetup will happen once a week with a session lasting 2 hours.
2X 40 Minute conversation (20 minutes of English and 20 minutes of Korean)
Every time a new 40 minute conversation begins, conversation partner will be changed.
**Participation Fee:**
**-Because this is a new group, sessions will be free.**
-If you cannot make the session, let me know or multiple no-shows without any notice will be kicked out of the group.
**Requirements:**
All Korean learners must at least be able to read bits of hengeul or be able to speak little bit of Korean. Unfortunately this is done so that 1-on-1 conversations can flow in both languages.
* Please **RSVP** by **Friday 10pm**
* Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave.
* No shows will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist for future events. If you are a repeat no show, you may be removed from the group.
* If you are running late, please ensure you send a message to the organizer so we can keep a spot open for you.
* This group is for language exchange. If you are joining us for other purposes, you may be asked to leave. **\*\*This is not a dating-related activity\*\***
* Disruptive behaviour, solicitation, or sales activities are strictly prohibited. Individuals who fail to adhere to the instructions of the organizer or staff may be subject to removal from the group.
**HOW DO I KNOW IF I CAN JOIN THE EVENT?**
If you see yourself as "waitlisted", it means you cannot participate in the event (for the time being..)
If you see yourself as "Going", it means that you have been selected to attend!
***캐나다에 온지 좀 됐는데, 아직도 본인의 영어실력이 부족하다 생각하시나요? 매번 한인들과 놀다보니 영어로 대화하는게 아직도 어색하신가요? 한국친구들말고 좀더 같이 놀 외국인 현지인친구들을 찾고 계신가요?***
\*\*\*그럼 이 밋업을 추천드립니다! \*\*\*
**안녕하세요! 노스욕 영어X한국어 밋업에 오신걸 환영합니다 (NYEK)!**
**이벤트 설명**
이 밋업은 토론토에 위치한 노스욕 지역에서 주최하는 이벤트로, 한국어를 배우거나 더 유창하게 하고싶어하는 외국분들과 영어를 배우거나 더 자연스럽게 쓰고 싶어하는 한국분들을 위해 만들어진 밋업입니다.
**이 이벤트는 1-대-1 회화를 주목표로 삼고있습니다. (그래야 다들 대화에 참여할 기회가 있다보니..)**
이 밋업은 일주일에 한번씩 주최되므로, 매 세션마다 2시간 지속됩니다.
2개의 40분 대화 세션이 진행되므로 20분 한국어, 20분 영어로 됩니다.
매 40분 세션 시작마다 대화 상대를 교체합니다.
**참가비:**
-**새로운 그룹이다 보니 이벤트 참여는 무료입니다.**
-만약 이벤트 참가가 불가능하신다면, 저에게 미리 알려주세요! 연락없이 미참가인원은 여러번의 기회이후 그룹에 강제퇴장됩니다.
* 금요일 오후 10시까지 참가여부를 신청해주시고, 이벤트에 참가할수있다는걸 확인이됐을때 이벤트 참여가 가능하십니다.
* 이벤트 리스트에 GOING 이 아닌데 이벤트 장소에 오신분들은 이벤트 참여가 불가능하시며, 퇴장을 권유 당하실수있습니다. Attendees who are not confirmed for this event and show up will be asked to leave.
* 참여 리스트에 계신데 이벤트에 참여하지 않으시면 추후 이벤트에 우선순위에서 최하위로 내려가시고, 연속으로 나온다했는데 안오시면 그룹에서 강퇴되실겁니다.
* 만약 늦게 도착하실 예정이면 연락해주세요!
* 이 그룹은 언어교환과 친목이 목적인 그룹입니다. 이 외 이유로 참여하시면 퇴장을 권유 당하실수있습니다. 이 그룹은 소개팅 또는 데이트 목적의 이벤트가 아닙니다.
(For English speaker)
Toronto🇯🇵&🇨🇦
Language exchange
This is a Japanese-English Language Exchange event held in Toronto.
極力遅刻しないように時間に間に合うように来てください
Participants will be moved from the waiting list to the join list based on pairing balance with the Japanese participants.
Therefore, it may not follow the exact waiting-list order. Thank you for your understanding.
The format is 1-on-1, with equal time in English and Japanese.
The participation fee is $5.
Once you are moved to the join list, please send the payment via e-Transfer to:
shungo.n0405@gmail.com
For the question about your purpose of participation, please enter
"Language practice" as your primary purpos
Japanese Level
Please enter the level you took or passed in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) within the last 2 years.
(e.g. N2 passed, N3 taken, etc.)
No Solicitation / No Harassment Policy
Any form of solicitation, recruiting for other communities, or flirting / pick-up behavior is strictly prohibited.
If such behavior is confirmed, you will be asked to leave immediately.
Pairing Policy (For Safety & Trouble Prevention)
To prevent any issues, first-time participants will be paired only with someone of the same gender.
Akka Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Toronto’s BIGGEST Language Exchange Event Party & Social, organized by [TILE.]
**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁**
**[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/)**
**[TILE.]** now has a **2-for-1 special event,** which includes:
**1.** From **[6:30 - 7:15 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** An optional new $5 small group 45-minute **[English language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)led by a certified language teacher
**2.** From **[7:15 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)** (Cost: *$0-$5\*, see below)*
Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events!***
Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more! Join us for board games, conversation, dancing, singing, and more! Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers.
*You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.*
**[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details:
* We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.*
* With our night ride promotion, the second event (the 7:15- 11 PM Party & Social event) is **FREE** for women who will be traveling alone at night to promote inclusion and equity\*. This event normally $5.
* The cost for the first event (the 6:30 - 7:15 PM English Language class) is $5 for everyone.
**PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT, or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **TILETORONTO1@GMAIL.COM**. You can also support the bar by buying a drink or appetizer.
**\*** The second event ends late at night. It is 100% your own responsibility to ensure you get home safe. We can simply waive the $5 event entry/cover fee for women who will be traveling home alone so that they may instead put this money towards taking a safe ride home.
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**IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – Meetup Group**
By attending any TILE events, including these ones, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
* *The organizers and hosts of TILE events are are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or other unforeseen outcomes that may occur before, during, or after any event.*
* *Participation in TILE events is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety, personal belongings, transportation, behavior, and well-being. It is your responsibility to assess the risks involved in any activity or location and to act accordingly.*
* *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.*
* *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.*
* ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***
Dupont Morning Code
[Summary]
This meetup is for those who are interested in code, web development, design, cloud, or AI. All levels are welcome, so feel free to bring your laptop and discuss what you are working on or what you are learning. You can share your projects and ideas with other participants freely. There are outlets and WiFi, drinks are about $5 for tea, they take card only.
[Price]
Attendance is FREE. But you need to buy something from the venue.
[Policies]
\- We do not tolerate harassment of our members
\- We remind users that that this meetup is intended for networking and hobby development\, and any attempts at using this meetup event as a dating platform will not be not be tolerated
Further information: https://torontostack.exchange/
📣3/8‼️FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS : TORONTO Japanese English Language Exchange
#### **This event page is for English speakers only.**
**こちらのイベントページは英語話者の方向けです。**
**日本人の方は、別のイベントページからお申し込みください!**
***
We host a Japanese & English language exchange meeting every Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Participants practice in pairs or small groups, with 50 minutes of Japanese practice and 50 minutes of English practice.
The study materials used in our sessions are created by professional language teachers.
### **Before Signing Up, Please Read the Following**
* **Please make sure to check the comments section of the event page, as all event details and materials will be shared there around Saturday.**
* This meeting is intended for people who are genuinely interested in language learning. Participants joining for other purposes may be asked to leave.
* We prioritize creating a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees.
* Disruptive behavior, solicitation, or sales activities are not allowed. Anyone who does not follow the instructions of the organizer or staff may be removed from the group.
* **Participation fee : Refunds and carryovers are not available.**
### **Participation Fee & Donation**
Your participation fee will be used by Emiko Tanaka, a Yosakoi Ambassador, to promote Yosakoi Naruko Dance from Kochi, Japan, to the world.
For more details, please visit our website:
[Yosakoi Ambassador Project](https://yosakoiambassador.com/)
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
🇯🇵3/8 日本人の方専用 FOR JAPANESE : Toronto Japanese English Language Exchange
#### **This event page is for JAPANESE PEOPLE only.**
**If you are not Japanese, please sign up through a different event page.**
**こちらのイベントページは日本人の方向けです。**
**Toronto Japanese English Language Exchangeにご興味を持っていただき、ありがとうございます!**
私たちは毎週日曜日の午前9:30から、英語と日本語の練習会を開催しています。
この会では、ペアまたは少人数のグループで、50分間の日本語練習と50分間の英語練習を行います。
使用する教材は、プロの言語教師が作成したものです。
### **お申し込み前にご確認ください**
* **イベントの詳細とミーティン中に使用する教材は、**
**イベントページのコメント欄にの方のみが見れる設定で共有し、更にMeetupのメッセージ機能を通してご登録されたEmailアドレスへ土曜日ぐらいにお送りしています。**
* メール受信機能がオフになっていると詳細が届きません。メール受信をオンに、そしてお知らせが届く設定にされることを推奨します。
* この会は、言語学習を目的とした方向けに開催しています。 それ以外の目的でのご参加はお断りする場合がございます。
* 安全で安心して参加できる環境を最優先に考えています。
* 迷惑行為・営業・勧誘行為があった場合、またはオーガナイザーやスタッフの指示に従わない場合は、退会していただくことがあります。
* 参加費の返金・繰越は不可です。
### **参加費について**
参加費は以下の目的に使用されます。
・Meetup利用料
・当日サポートスタッフへの謝礼
・オーガナイザーEmikoの「よさこい国際化プロジェクト」の活動費
トロントにはよさこいチームもあり、さまざまなイベントに出演しています。
ご興味のある方は、ぜひご参加ください。
ウェブサイト
[https://yosakoiambassador.com/](https://yosakoiambassador.com/)
パフォーマンス動画
[https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw](https://youtu.be/2z8f4p6DJkw)
皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております!
Badminton Enthusiast
This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. Since we have 3 courts and allowed the maximum of 24 players so that everyone signs up for this event will be placed on waiting list FIRST then will be moved to the joining list on WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address will be provided at that time for etransfer.
【For English speakers】Let's mingle with Language Exchange🌎✨
**This registration form is for English speakers only🇨🇦**
If you are Japanese, please use the Japanese registration form below:
[Japanese Registration Form](https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/101-canadamingle/events/313608370/?eventOrigin=group_events_list&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=event_card_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2&member_id=401820222)
Thank you for your interest in 101 Canadamingle ✨
This group was founded in January 2026, and we host language exchange events every Monday or Tuesday, as well as on weekends.
This event is a Language Exchange 🔄 where you can enjoy learning Japanese and English through fun worksheets.
Beginners are more than welcome 😊
You can practice conversation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere 🙌
⏰ Date & Time: Saturday\, March 7 \| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍Location: Yonge Eglinton Centre (Lower Level 2 Food Court)
💰Fee: $10
※ Photos and videos taken during the event may be posted on social media ✨
**💰Payment**
We kindly ask for **advance payment** to confirm your spot.
**Cancellation Policy**
Due to preparation arrangements, please refrain from same-day cancellations.
If unavoidable, please contact us at least one day in advance.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
⚠️Participants under 18 must attend with parental consent and at their own responsibility.
If you have any questions, feel free to send us a DM on Instagram
[@101.canadamingle](https://www.instagram.com/101.canadamingle?igsh=ZjVtb3Jscjc0anhx)
Tea time at Teamendous
Come drink tea at Teamendous together! We can talk about the different teas, and have a tea drinking session. We will buy our own teas. Average price for a tea is: $12.
https://teamendous.org/
Keep an eye on this event page for more updates. Join discord for more events: https://discord.gg/mWaskzq8jq
The shop tables are small so a limited number of RSVPs is available. Please reply so I can make a reservation by Friday, Mar 6th, 2026.
This group would be spoken in English with a little bit of Cantonese, but no prior knowledge of Cantonese is required.
Edit: meet inside the store itself! Parking would be recommended on Metro/Pi Co. Side (plenty of parking) with two min walk to Teamendous!
@everyone Last call for Tea time at Teamendous as RSVP will close tonight 11:59PM!
The location is at Shops on Don Mills with currently 6 ppl RSVPed for 1-3pm. I’ll head there earlier to grab a table, and we can buy our own teas to try and to discuss while we’re there! The tea ceremony and tea workshop are other options but will have higher budget so we’ll just be buying our own teas this time. If there’s enough interest I’ll organize an event for the actual programmes but they are limited to max 4 and max 6 ppl respectively!
Vocabulary:
Cantonese. Jyut Ping. Definition
┃ 六 ┃ luk6 ┃ six ┃
┃ 時 ┃ si4 ┃ time ┃
┃ 荼 ┃ syu1 ┃ Tea ┃
┃ 茗 ┃ ming4 ┃ Ming ┃
Akka Events Near You
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From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
DoJo (Informal Python Meeting)
**New Dojo Location!**
**Draft Day Columbus**
1130 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43215
We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works
Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead.
We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)
CBusData - Discover the Power of Window Functions
Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems:
* Using running totals
* Performing operations in intervals
* Identifying data gaps and islands
* Performing aggregates without losing detail
Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.
Cocoaheads
Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings.
This Month's Presentation:
**Python Tips and Tricks on iOS**
**Mike Kennedy**
What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)?
CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics.
What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)?
BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend.
Presentations!
Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website.
To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/
Columbus Code & Coffee 84 @ Improving
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**
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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!
Building Agents with Microsoft Foundry
We will show a variety of methods for building agents that run in Microsoft Foundry. This covers the different types of agents: Prompt, Multi, and Hosted, as well as the development lifecycle using evals and traces.
TBD
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
TBD
**YouTube Link**
TBA



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