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On Sunday, January 25, at the Paradise Theatre in Toronto, the Toronto Film Society is showing a double feature of two Billy Wilder romantic comedies - two films for one low price! First up is *Sabrina* (1954): Audrey Hepburn lights up the screen in this sparkling Cinderella story with a dash of Parisian flair. When the chauffeur’s daughter returns home transformed from shy girl to elegant sophisticate, she turns the heads - and hearts - of both Larrabee brothers (played by Humphrey Bogart and William Holden). Billy Wilder’s writing and direction brings wit, romance, and razor-sharp dialogue to this timeless classic. Sabrina is pure Hollywood magic, wrapped in Givenchy and glowing with charm. Next up is *Midnight* (1939): Don’t let the title fool you - Midnight is a champagne-soaked screwball delight from start to finish, also co-written by Billy Wilder! Claudette Colbert shines as a down-on-her-luck showgirl who stumbles into high society thanks to a borrowed gown and a well-timed lie. Add a lovestruck taxi driver, a meddling aristocrat (John Barrymore), and a whirl of mistaken identities, and you’ve got a comedy that’s as sharp as it is stylish. A hidden gem from the golden age of Hollywood, this one deserves the spotlight. Please note that this is a paid event. You can purchase tickets online or at the door. Tickets: [https://paradiseonbloor.com/programs/double-feature-sabrina-midnight/](https://paradiseonbloor.com/programs/double-feature-sabrina-midnight/)

【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON）, near the College Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON) [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] [ Usually in front of the pharmacy ] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 【位置通常在药房前面】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON），靠近College 】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm Aura Concourse food court（384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】 【位置通常會在藥房前面】

“**MAKING TORONTO A MORE MUSICALLY INTERESTING CITY.**” - *TORONTO STAR* “**INNOVATIVE COMPOSERS MAKING NEW WORKS ARE THE STARS**.” - *NOW* This is the 13th year for the **21C Festival**. What better time to devour *new and innovative music* than in the depths of a Toronto winter! **All tickets are $21**--at the link below. Choose your own seat. Associate dean of The Glenn Gould School and Director of The Taylor Academy, **Barry Shiffman leads a concert of works by celebrated Argentine-American composer Osvaldo Golijov**, “a musical alchemist (who) conjures up new worlds” (*The New York Times*). Among other works, the program includes *Tintype*, a new work co-commissioned by the RCM for viola and string quintet. Lovely sample of what you will hear/experience-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXljNtg_V9o&t=214s **Ticket link:** https://www.rcmusic.com/events-and-performances/new-worlds-colon-music-of-golijov We could aim to meet 1pm in the venue CAFE and/or in the lobby area of Mazzoleni Hall (1: 30pm onwards)

🧩☕ **A Cozy Puzzle Afternoon (1000 Pieces, Zero Stress)** Looking for a **low-pressure, cozy Sunday plan** where you can actually relax, chat, and do something with your hands instead of staring at another screen? This is for members who love **quiet fun, teamwork, and a calm afternoon vibe**. We did this event last year and it was a **huge hit**, so it’s back! We’ll work together as a small group to complete a **1000-piece puzzle** over **4–5 hours**. It’s an *easy* puzzle — the goal isn’t speed, it’s **connection, conversation, and that deeply satisfying moment when pieces finally click into place**. Think: snacks, soft music, good company, and a very chill Sunday at my place. No pressure to stay the whole time — just come, puzzle, relax, and enjoy. ⚠️ **PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP** This is a **small, intentional gathering**, so it’s important that everyone reads and agrees to the details. *** ### 💲 Cost & Commitment • **$10 fee** to help cover the cost of the puzzle and event fee • E-transfer to: **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** • You have **24 hours from signing up** to send payment • If payment isn’t received within 24 hours, you’ll be moved to *“Not Going”* 🚫 **No refunds for any reason** *** ### 🧩 Group Size & Vibe • **Only 5 people total** (very limited space) • This is a **group puzzle** — we’ll all work on the same one • Please **bring snacks to share** • **BYOB** if you’d like — I’ll have non-alcoholic drinks *(Mathew does not drink wine — please don’t bring him a bottle)* 🐱 **Important:** I have a **cat**, so you must be okay with cats. *** ### 🏠 Location • Exact address will be sent **24 hours before the event via text** • I live near **Sherbourne & Wellesley** • Parking is available in the building • TTC accessible — walking distance or short bus ride *** ### ⏰ Timing • **Meetup Time:** 1:00 PM (we start right away) • You’re welcome to arrive from **12:45 PM** • **Leaving time:** Anytime you like — no pressure to stay the full 4–5 hours *** ### ⚠️ RSVP POLICY (PLEASE READ) Members who change their RSVP **within 24 hours of the event start time** will **not be able to attend future puzzle or board game events**. These events only work when people **follow through**, so please **only sign up if you are 100% sure you can attend**. *** ### 📝 Final Notes • Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates 📱 **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! *** 🧩 This event is perfect if you’re craving something **calm, social, cozy, and screen-free**. Small group. Good energy. And the quiet joy of fitting pieces together. **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

For January, we'll read O Pioneers! by Willa Cather 224 pages First published in 1913 About the book: *O Pioneers!* (1913) was Willa Cather's first great novel, and to many it remains her unchallenged masterpiece. No other work of fiction so faithfully conveys both the sharp physical realities and the mythic sweep of the transformation of the American frontier—and the transformation of the people who settled it. Cather's heroine is Alexandra Bergson, who arrives on the wind-blasted prairie of Hanover, Nebraska, as a girl and grows up to make it a prosperous farm. But this archetypal success story is darkened by loss, and Alexandra's devotion to the land may come at the cost of love itself. At once a sophisticated pastoral and a prototype for later feminist novels, *O Pioneers!* is a work in which triumph is inextricably enmeshed with tragedy, a story of people who do not claim a land so much as they submit to it and, in the process, become greater than they were.

⚠️ **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 lovely ladies! Ready for a fun, girly coffee date — Rang & Raunak style? 🌸 Come join us to: • Introduce yourself (name, hobbies, hidden talents — yes, we do want to know!) • Share fun stories, favorite music, movies, or guilty pleasures • Enjoy some casual gup shup and laughs • Brainstorm ideas for our future events: dance nights, potlucks, talent shows, chai sessions, trail walks, and more! ☕ Coffee is on you — sadly, we don’t have a magic chai fairy (yet 😄). 📍 Location - Starbucks - 439 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 2H6 🌟 Heads-up: If fewer than 10 ladies RSVP, we might reschedule or turn it into a virtual coffee & chat — because coffee is always better with company ☕😄 No registration fee, no pressure, no judgment. If you just want to sip your coffee and listen, that’s totally fine — introverts are welcome too! Come for the coffee, stay for the inside jokes, gossip, and new friends. P.S. Spilling your coffee is totally allowed — it’s basically an icebreaker 😜 Warm Regards Namrata and Sanaa 💕🌸🙏🏻

Come join La Dolce Vita Social Group for a fun afternoon of playing a game of Bocce! Bocce is one of the oldest known ball sports, with roots stretching back over 2,000 years to Ancient Rome. Eventually, bocce travelled the world with Italian immigrants, landing in parks, backyards, and beaches everywhere. Today it is still played the same way; a little skill, a little luck, and a lot of laughs! Simple to learn yet rich in tradition, bocce remains a timeless game that brings people together across generations! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP PROCESS** **STEPS:** How Our New Process Works:\* 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 $6.50 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. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **POSITIVE GROUP POLICIES** * **Meet Someone New:** Every meetup is a chance to make a new friend! We encourage everyone to sit with someone different each time. * **Open Seating** * Seats are first come, first serve - no saving seats. This helps everyone feel welcome and included. * **Warm Welcome** * If you see someone new or alone, invite them to join your table or conversation. * **Positive Vibes Only** * We celebrate kindness, encouragement, and support in all our interactions. * **Respectful Listening** * Everyone's voice matters. Listen with respect & curiosity. Let's make every meetup a chance to expand our circle of friends. A smile and a hello can make someone's day - let's be that person for each other. Trying something new can be scary - thank-you for being brave and open to meeting new people! We are all here to connect, so let's make sure no one feels left out! Warmest Regards Mirella

All meetups of the "What is Right?" group are intended, as the name implies, to be exploratory sessions in which participants might freely exchange views, contest and debate positions and, it is hoped, might demonstrate for one another what a principled conservative position ought to be. Among the various traits that a conservative thinker should have is a desire to preserve what our civilization got right, and to make innovations only with an abundance of caution and humility. In order to get to the Bishop and the Belcher Pub, note that despite its Bloor Street address, it is actually located one block south of Bloor at the intersection of Church St. and Hayden St.

Non-hosted event. If anyone is interested in hosting the group, send me a message. **\*\*If you can no longer come to the meetup, please un-RSVP as soon as possible (i.e. not the day of) so someone else from the waiting list can attend\*\*** This is an informal conversation group for anyone wanting to practice / use their French and meet some new people. All levels are welcome, but having a conversational level is strongly recommended (and of course native French speakers are very welcome too!). / Il s'agit d'un groupe de conversation informel pour toute personne souhaitant pratiquer / utiliser son français et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus, mais il est recommandé d'avoir un niveau de conversation approximatif (et bien sûr, les locuteurs natifs du français sont également les bienvenus !) Nous nous rencontrerons dimanche, de 14h00 à 16h00, au foodcourt de Brookfield Place, qui heureusement a beaucoup de tables et garde la musique basse! **+ Juste un rappel que ce groupe est un lieu d'échange détendu avec les autres dans un esprit de respect, de tolérance et de réceptivité à la multiplicité des cultures et des niveaux de français représentés. Merci de respecter ces principes en participant aux meetups.**

Let’s meet and discuss whatever comes to mind about one of Tennesse Williams’ most famous plays.

Join us as we get together to see the steamy-romance-period-drama, WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Director Emerald Fennell gives us her take on the romance between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw from the classic Emily Bronte novel. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film tells a passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. The film is directed by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) and is loosely based on the classic novel by Emily Bronte. It stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Alison Oliver, Owen Cooper and Hong Chau! TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fLCdIYShEQ PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet inside the lobby area about 30 minutes before the show begins. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised! Be sure to mention you’re with the Movie Group for admission and concession discounts! And, after the movie, don’t miss the best part of the night – food and drinks at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

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."

**Photography 101: Discover The Photographer Within** **Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera? Then this beginning photography course is perfect for you!** This beginner-friendly photography class is your gateway to unlocking the power of your camera and developing a confident artistic vision. This course offers an engaging and practical approach to essential techniques and creative principles for impactful photography. We will explore the use of camera settings, composition, and light to tell a story that evokes emotion in the viewer. **Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn to:** * **Master Your Camera:** Learn fundamental camera functions, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, so you can confidently control exposure and creative effects in any lighting situation. * **Compose Captivating Images:** Explore and apply classic composition principles like the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to create visually appealing and impactful photographs. * **Harness the Power of Light:** Understand how different light sources (natural and artificial) affect your images and learn to manipulate them to create mood, texture, and enhance the overall quality of your photos. * **Control Focus and Depth of Field:** Discover how to effectively utilize depth of field to isolate your subject and achieve captivating background blur (bokeh) or ensure sharpness throughout your landscape shots. * **Work with Lenses and Filters:** Explore the impact of various lens types and focal lengths on photographs and learn how filters can add creative control and protection. **This class provides the foundation needed to confidently create high-quality images and begin a photographic journey, regardless of the camera used.** **Prerequisites:** * A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises. * You may attend this class in one of two ways: 1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store 2. Purchasing a seat in the class

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton