Animation & Visual Effects

## Spanish Conversation & Coffee @ Cafe Panchita ☕ **¿Quieres practicar tu español en un ambiente relajado y con sabor latino?** Join us for our Spanish Conversation Club session in the heart of Port Credit! Whether you are a beginner looking to build confidence or an advanced speaker wanting to keep your fluency sharp, this is the place for you. We believe the best way to learn a language is through real conversation, laughter, and a good cup of coffee. This week, we meet at **Cafe Panchita**, a beautiful artisanal bakery known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious Latin-inspired treats (perfect for a full cultural immersion!). ### 🗓 Details: * **When:** Every Sunday * **Time:** 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM * **Where:** Cafe Panchita (152 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga) * **Price:** $10 CAD per person (First time Free! - Cash only, please). * **Level:** All levels are welcome! * **WhatsApp group :** join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/CctREp712VE2XULn5upHMr ### 💡 What to expect: 1. **Relaxed Conversations:** We’ll have conversation starters and prompts to keep the flow going. 2. **Cultural Immersion:** Practice your Spanish while enjoying a *tortilla de patatas* or some *empanadas*. 3. **Small Groups:** We try to group people by level so everyone feels comfortable speaking. ### ⚠️ Important Notes: * **Support the Venue:** As the cafe is hosting us, we kindly ask every participant to purchase at least one drink or snack. * **RSVP:** Space is limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to speak. Please update your RSVP if you cannot make it. **¡Nos vemos el domingo para hablar, conocer gente nueva y disfrutar de un buen café!**

### 🚶‍♂️❄️ Downtown Toronto Walk + The PATH (Mostly Indoors!) ❄️🚶‍♀️ **Sunday\, February 1 \| 10:00 AM – approx\. 12:30 PM** **Free Event** Winter can make it tough to stay active in Toronto. Often late Jan/early Feb gives us the coldest days of they year. Join Nick for a **downtown walk that transitions into a long, fascinating journey through the PATH system**, keeping us mostly warm and indoors while still exploring the city on foot. 📍 **Meeting Point** **10:00 AM sharp** Wellesley Station — **right by the PRESTO kiosk** Look for **Nick and the Meetup sign** *** ### 🗺️ The Route We’ll start outdoors at Wellesley Station and walk **west**, then **south**, before entering the PATH system. From there, the walk becomes largely **indoors** as we continue **south through the PATH all the way to the lake**, finishing at **10 Bay Street**, right where the PATH meets the waterfront. **Estimated walking time:** \~2.5 hours at a relaxed, conversational pace **End time:** around **12:30 PM** *** ### 👀 What We’ll See Along the Way This isn’t just a walk — it’s a guided urban exploration: * Older downtown parks with **recent upgrades and improvements** * **Brand-new parks** — some finished, some still under construction * A **refreshed and facelifted section of the PATH** * The **relocated bus terminal** * A surprisingly **sad indoor mall** * And plenty of lesser-known downtown details you’ve probably walked past without noticing *** ### 🏙️ A Little PATH History The **PATH** is the largest underground pedestrian network in the world, stretching **over 30 kilometres** beneath downtown Toronto. What began in the early 1900s as simple underground connections between buildings slowly evolved into a climate-controlled city beneath the city — linking office towers, transit hubs, shopping areas, food courts, hotels, and attractions. Love it or hate it, the PATH is a uniquely Toronto creation — confusing, practical, occasionally bizarre, and endlessly fascinating. Nick has even led **curated private tours of the PATH**, featured in *NOW Toronto*: 👉 [https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/toronto-walk-exploring-the-path-with-nicolas-bello/](https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/toronto-walk-exploring-the-path-with-nicolas-bello/) *** ### 🧤 What to Bring * A **bag or backpack** to carry your coat, hat, and gloves — we’ll be indoors for long stretches * Comfortable walking shoes *** ### 🐕 Accessibility & Notes * **Only certified service animals** are permitted on this walk * This is a **free event** * Please **respect your RSVP**, but feel free to **just show up** if your schedule is uncertain *** Come explore Toronto from **street level to underground**, learn some history, and enjoy a winter walk that doesn’t freeze you solid. See you there! 👋 Our Whatsapp to stay informed about events with us. [Whatsapp link here ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=gi_t)

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

Come join us for a special event celebrating Hourly Comics Day! Draw one comic an hour (about anything) and share it, or do a collaborative comic with others! The organizer will be in the central area of the ground floor with a bright orange shirt. More details here: https://share.google/Om5pA3i0CbbPcyORk

❄️ Seenagers Toronto – January Adventure 💙 “Beat the Winter Blues” 📅 Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 💲 TTC Day Pass recommended | 🚶‍♀️ Approx. 2–3 km (mostly indoors) 💬 Event Theme January can feel long — so let’s brighten it together! Join your fellow Seenagers for a warm, indoor winter walk filled with art, nostalgia, conversation, and connection. This month’s adventure is designed to keep us moving, smiling, and cozy — no icy sidewalks required. 🗺️ Meet-Up Point 📍 Inside Union Station – Great Hall, near the VIA Rail information desk A central, warm, and easy-to-find meeting spot with seating and washrooms. 🎨 Updated Itinerary (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) 1️⃣ Union Station Artwalk (10:00 – 10:45 a.m.) Explore the indoor Artwalk and Front Street concourse displays. Coffee stop at Pilot Coffee Roasters or Balzac’s inside Union. Group photo and welcome chat. 🚶‍♀️ Indoor PATH walk toward the waterfront. 2️⃣ Lower Simcoe Nostalgia Stop (11:00 – 11:30 a.m.) Visit the retro exhibit celebrating Mr. Dressup to Degrassi High at Lower Simcoe & Queens Quay. A wonderful walk down memory lane and a perfect conversation starter! 3️⃣ Harbourfront Centre – Studio 235 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) Explore Studio 235 and other indoor art exhibits at Harbourfront Centre. Plenty of seating, warmth, and space to take your time. 4️⃣ Lunch & Gratitude Exchange (12:30 – 1:30 p.m.) Walk across the street to the Royal Bank Plaza food court (upper level) (open Sundays depending on vendors) OR return via PATH toward Union Station food court. Gratitude Card Exchange: Each Seenager writes one kind or happy note to another member — a simple way to spread warmth and appreciation in the heart of winter 💌 5️⃣ PATH Walk Back to Union (1:30 – 2:00 p.m.) Enjoy an easy, fully indoor PATH walk back to Union Station. Final tea, hugs, and goodbyes before heading home. 👟 Walking Summary Mostly indoor walking via PATH + galleries ≈ 2–3 km total, flat and relaxed pace 💡 Seenager Tip of the Month Kindness is the best winter warmer — bring a pen and an open heart for the gratitude exchange 💙

Join us for a relaxed creative hangout where we spend time painting, working with air-dry clay, and creating together. This is not a class, just a shared creative session where everyone works on the same activity in a calm, social setting. **All supplies will be provided. A small materials fee will apply to cover the cost of supplies.** No prior experience is needed. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.

( SOLD-OUT ) We've been attending these **ARTbus** trips for many years. Not always able to get them posted on MEETUP-as they fill up quite quickly. (We rent a BUS--ok its a **yellow school bus**--but it works!) Hence the $20 price! **$20 per person** at the *link below. (By signing up--signals to me that you've purchased your $20 ticket--LET me know via Meetup email)* Usually **12noon-6pm** on a Saturday or Sunday. Would you like to join in this next one/upcoming? **Sunday February 1rst.** This will be incredible afternoon!! **3 gallery visits**, private tours at each one, **and light reception/food** before we head back to Toronto! We've not been inside The **Textile Museum** for 4-5 years. It was closed for renovations and some money problems. We've not been to **ART Gallery of Burlington** in 3 years (really lovely large gallery/team). We were in Mississauga a few months ago, but this is a new experience--and the artist had a recent exhibition at Aga Khan Museum (also he is part of the artist roster at one of the galleries we will visit on FEB 7th ARTCrawl) So let's jump on this. This is a SUNDAY trip. 12pm-6pm. **Contemporary Art Bus Tour** **SUNDAY, February 1, 12noon–6pm** $20 per person, includes transportation (yellow school bus), admission/private tours, and light refreshments. Let someone else DRIVE while we enjoy socializing and ART learning. Hop aboard for a special winter art excursion beginning at the **Textile Museum of Canada** (55 Centre Ave) in Toronto and traveling to the **Art Gallery of Mississauga** with a final stop at the **Art Gallery of Burlington** before returning to Toronto\*\*.\*\* With curatorial tours of *[Made By Many: 50 Years of the Textile Museum of Canada](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/made-by-many-50-years-of-the-textile-museum-of-canada/)*, *[Taking](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/taking-shape-recent-acquisitions/)*[ ](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/taking-shape-recent-acquisitions/)*[Shape: Recent Acquisitions](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/taking-shape-recent-acquisitions/),* and \*[From Cloth to Code: New Media Responses ](https://textilemuseum.ca/event/from-cloth-to-code-new-media-responses/)\*at TMC, Shaheer Zazai at AGM, and Roda Medhat at AGB, this trip offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary practices that bridge textiles, digital design, and innovative material approaches. You'll meet us inside the Textile Museum (Bay/Dundas area) https://textilemuseum.ca/event/made-by-many-50-years-of-the-textile-museum-of-canada/ https://www.artgalleryofmississauga.com/events/shaheer-zazai-%CE%B9-whyishnave-suthagar/ https://agb.life/visit/exhibitions/roda-medhat-things-i-can-fold-deflate-and-break/ **Reserve your own seat ($20)** and enjoy an inspiring afternoon across three leading art institutions. Plus refreshments in Burlington before we head back. [https://agb.life/learn/courses/contemporary-art-bus-tour/](https://agb.life/learn/courses/contemporary-art-bus-tour/) (when you click Register--on the next page JUST click Select Sessions and carry on) FYI--this is perhaps our 25th ARTbus afternoon trip--**and the FIRST finally posted on MEETUP.** Please be on TIME. Plan ahead.

⭐️⭐️ A Winter Outdoor Adventure on the Islands! ⭐️⭐️ The winter is long and cold… but that won’t keep us from spending a great day outdoors, just minutes away from Downtown T.O. Join us for this scenic adventure, as we tour the **Toronto Islands** on a cold winter day, and enjoy some amazing views of **Lake Ontario,** the Toronto skyline, swans, Canadian geese, ducks and other wild animals. In winter there are a few **public washrooms** and **restaurants** open on the islands. We will take breaks along the way for beverages and/or washroom needs. **Length**: 8 Km. DIFFICULTY LEVEL: **Beginner** \-\- all levels welcome\! WHAT TO BRING: Water (about 0.75 L), appropriate clothing, hiking shoes/ boots and cash for ferry ticket and personal purchases. **POST-EVENT: TBD** **Event conditional on weather.** In the event of harsh weather, this walk will be cancelled or rescheduled. **\*\*\* PLEASE, BE ON TIME \*\*\*** We will not wait for anyone after 11:45 AM. It is not okay to join the event or call the Organizer after the event starts at 11:45 AM. ⭐️⭐️ **Event Fee:** $5/ person (only $4 if paid ONLINE) ⭐️⭐️ HOW TO PAY ⭐️⭐️ You may pay the **$5** fee CASH at the beginning of the event, or online via Interac **E-Transfer** (Save $1). * Send payment to: **Walter De Marco** * Email: \*\*thats.walter @ [yahoo.com**](http://yahoo.com**) * E-Transfer security question: What is this payment for? * Answer: **"Adventure"** ⭐️⭐️ OTHER COSTS * **Ferry ticket:** **$9.15** round trip ( $5.90 for Seniors) Tickets available online on this **[secure website](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp)** (City of Toronto): [https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp) * GETTING THERE **Jack Layton Ferry Terminal / Toronto Ferry Docks** ⭐️ **[Google Map](https://goo.gl/maps/R9ptdGQKa49Mc5SJ7)** ⭐️ **[>> Click HERE <<](https://goo.gl/maps/R9ptdGQKa49Mc5SJ7)** DIRECTIONS * **By Car:** Parking is available 1 block north, at Lakeshore and Bay, 1 block west on Queens Quay between Bay and York Sts, 1 block east opposite Toronto Star building (1 Yonge St). * **By TTC:** From Union Station, take the streetcar or the Bay St. Bus #6 southbound to the stop at Bay St and Queen's Quay, or you can walk from Union Station to the Toronto Ferry Docks at the foot of Bay St and Queen's Quay. ===================================== * **DISCLAIMER** During all events, members are responsible for themselves. All events in this Meetup group are planned and operated by volunteers with several years of experience as event organizers. However, we make no claims of being professional guides, and take no responsibility for the outcome of any of our trips or activities.

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan

Joanie Shell and Lindsay Thomas of Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, will be representing the Independent Living Older Blind (ILOB) program, and will explain what this program can offer to persons ages 55 and older. As taken from their website, the ILOB program can help Ohio’s aging population face the many challenges of vision loss and maintain their independence. Target audience for this group is persons who are visually impaired, especially those who have experienced recent loss, however, all are welcome, including family members and supports. Light refreshments will be served. You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Join us as we get together for something dark, humorous, twisted, violent and thrilling: SEND HELP! Rachael McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in this film that follows a worker and her boss stranded on an island following a plane crash and their attempts to survive. Here are details, trailer and a plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Two office colleagues find themselves stranded on a deserted island after they are the only survivors of a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it is an unsettling and darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. The film is directed by Sam Raimi (the Evil Dead franchise, the Toby Maguire Spider-Man trilogy) and stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE PLAN: Details for this event have already been confirmed! Please purchase your ticket for the 7:15pm showing and meet in the lobby area between 6:45 and 7:00pm! Tickets just $5.50 and advance purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below! Pre-show bite at nearby El Vaquero at 5:30pm! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us. As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead. **Apply now to lead a group in your area:** 👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind

Welcome to Casual Boardgames, where we enjoy classic tabletop games and social deduction games while bonding over good food, drinks, and great conversations. 
We started this group to meet new people and make new friends, and bonding over games in a relaxed atmosphere is a great way to do that. We currently meet near route 23 and Polaris Parkway, and this is close to areas like Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, and parts of Westerville and Columbus. 
Feel free to bring your own games or play one of the many games our members bring. If you are inexperienced, we will help you learn. 
Here are just a few examples of the kind of games we play. 
Tabletop/board games: Splendor, Catan, Azul, Dominion, 7 Wonders… 
Social deduction games: Code Names, Chameleon, Werewords… 
IMPORTANT: 
1. While we love playing a variety of games and competing, we are not just about the games. We interact and talk while playing, and this leads to a lot of laughter and fun. If you just want to compete and focus solely on the game, then this is probably not the group you are looking for. 
2. Many people join groups like this and never (or rarely) show up after weeks or months. If you join and never really come, we will eventually remove you from the group as a courtesy to our members. Why? Because limiting group conversations (on the app) to regular members makes communication and planning much easier. Also, while it may be rare, it protects members from people who join because they are interested in following a person instead of having a real interest in our group. If you get removed, it is just because you haven’t come, and we follow this protocol as a courtesy to our regular game players.

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.