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Coffee & Connection: Cultural Edition
You are Invited to our Coffee & Connection: Cultural Edition event at DSpot Dixie Road, Mississauga on May 16, Saturday 1:30pm - 3pm
📍5165 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada L4W 4G1
**What to expect?**
\- Get to know each other and make friends from similar life experiences/stages **(ages 25-35)**
\- Be part of a diverse and meaningful community
\- Play **board games** that’s popular in our culture
This event is **RSVP ONLY.** If you are planning to join this event, Please mark yourself as **“Going”** under the **Events section** on our **Facebook Group: Mississauga Community and Social Connections**
So excited to see you there on Saturday, May 16th!💗
**How to find us?**
\- Ask the staff for a reserved table for 7 people under Maham’s name
\- Please have yourself seated and wait to meet the event organizer
🎨 Talk & Walk AGO Neighbourhood + Paul McCarthy Photo Exhibition
**🎨 Talk & Walk AGO Neighbourhood + Paul McCarthy Photo Exhibition**
The May walk will be split into two parts: exploring the area around the AGO and the neighborhood, followed by a visit to Paul McCartney’s photography exhibition about The Beatles. **At the AGO, we’ll view the exhibition and briefly discuss the photos and the band’s impact on culture and music.**
You’ll also get to meet each other and take part in a short, meaningful photo quest. Along the way, **we’ll use discussion prompts, questions, and vocabulary guides for different levels** \- from beginner to more advanced\.
This walk is suitable both for those who already speak English and want more practice, and for beginners - you’ll have helpful conversation guides related to the theme.
All participants will get access to a group chat with curated materials in English about The Beatles and the locations we’ll visit.
🎤 **Host:** Vika - neurolinguistic coach and a big fan of real, live communication
🚶 **Format:** walking tour, 2 hours, in English
**Important details about exhibition entry:**
☑ Free entry to the exhibition for AGO Members, AGO Annual Pass holders, and Ontarians under 25. A general admission ticket to the AGO ($30) must be purchased separately if you don’t have an Annual Pass.
☑ If you’re under 25, you need to register for a free annual pass here: https://visit.ago.ca/m/5/19
☑ If you don’t have an Annual Pass, we recommend getting one, as it’s only $10 more than a single entry ticket and gives you access for the entire year.
**Дата:** 16.05.2026
**Начало мероприятия:** 14:00
In Good Company – Saturday Walk & Coffee (Rosedale → Brick Works)
A simple way to meet new people and spend a relaxed Saturday morning outdoors.
This is a new, small meetup series — first walks are now starting.
We’ll meet just outside the main entrance of Rosedale Subway Station at street level (I’ll be standing near the exit and easy to spot), and walk through Rosedale onto the ravine trails toward Evergreen Brick Works, finishing with coffee and conversation.
The format is simple — just a walk, fresh air, and easy conversation.
Most people come on their own, so you’ll likely not be the only new face.
It’s a smaller group by design, which makes it easier to talk and connect without it feeling overwhelming.
Conversations can stay light or go a bit deeper depending on what feels natural — there’s no agenda or structure.
**Timing**
• Meet: 11:00–11:15am at Rosedale Station
• Walk: \~40 minutes at an easy pace
• Coffee: around midday at Brick Works
You’re welcome to join for the full walk or meet us at the café.
If you’re running late, feel free to join us along the route or meet at the café.
If it’s raining heavily, we’ll skip the walk and meet directly at Brick Works instead - the Pop-up Cafe inside the Young Centre at Brick Works. In case it rains, I will update this invite on the morning of the event day.
I’ll be there to welcome everyone and keep things relaxed and easy.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Avengers’ Saturday Cafe for the Homeless
Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup.
Avengers put your costumes on and let’s go and save the world!
Well we can’t save the world (yet), but we aim to try to play a small part in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by making their day a bit better!
Description: Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.
Membership Dues: Membership dues are $2.00 for the calendar year. Membership dues go towards paying for food/supplies incurred by no-shows. Membership dues are due at the first meetup of the year that you attend.
No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.
[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.
⚠️ [Notice] Booking & Tardiness Policy
We do not accept walk-ins. Please ensure you sign up in advance.
We do not accept members who are more than 30 minutes late. Please be on time.
No refunds will be provided for tardiness or no-shows.
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
⚠️ [필독] 예약 및 지각 관련 규정 안내
현장 접수 불가 (No Walk-ins)
사전 예약 없이 방문하실 경우 참여가 불가능합니다. 반드시 미리 신청해 주세요.
30분 이상 지각 시 입장 제한 (30-Minute Late Limit)
모임 시작 후 30분 넘게 늦으시는 분은 참여하실 수 없습니다. 시간을 엄수해 주세요.
지각이나 당일 불참(노쇼)으로 인한 환불은 불가합니다.
Saturday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party and Disco Band After)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a fantastic spring afternoon involving a leisure nature and beautiful neighbourhood walk
\- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see
-Our great event will continue as we hit a fabulous location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional)
-Stick around after dinner for live disco band and Dancing (optional)
**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see.
More details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**Saturday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party and Disco Band After)**
-A great event planned as we explore Parks, Trails, Cafes and beautiful Neighbourhoods with cool sites to see
-During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another
\*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air, exercise and (re) connect with some wonderful people
**Bonus after our Leisure Nature and Neighbourhood Walk:**
\*Stick around after the walk for a fun Saturay evening gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Disco Band.
**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
**Date:** Saturday May l 16th
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Community Building Events This Week
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The Happy Tour! Yes the Happy Tour is Back
\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
**for more information or for signing up!\*\***
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
So in the winter of 2022 I listened to my guests. Time after time, the question that came up was, is there anything good and happy about history? Well not much, it's always a bit on the horrific side, and that is about all I can say, for now!
Things are a changing for the better. Let's make the rest of 2026 a happy year! And with everything that has transpired in the last year and a half with tariffs and other undesirables let's have a good old time. I have been told that I am wordy, but that's ok.
A tour about good times, good times in the sun, that's a bit of a stretch, but I did it. I put together a fun tour of the sunny side of the street. A tour of the good things in Toronto life from the Santa Claus Parade to decorated windows of both Eaton's and Simpson's, to trips over to the Island, and picnics with little puppies and kittens in High Park. Ok that's going a bit far, cut the puppies and the kittens!
No dark secrets, no fires, cut off fingers, floods, tooth marks, disasters, murders, horrific deaths or innocent victims falling from windows, or crushed under subway trains, ghosts peeking out of buildings, human vampires, Spanish Flu or Spanish Civil War's impact on Toronto, or graves, I'm already starting to get homesick for the good times with all this fun stuff.
Come along and experience a different and fun Toronto. In this strange era we are living in, a bit of sunshine is just the ticket. But no winter blues on this tour, I promise! You'll be as happy and contented as a **bunny in the sun.**
And there is plenty of interesting history here in Toronto that is on the positive and fun, happy side, you'll see.
This walking tour is for all fitness levels and skills. Please dress for the weather. This walking tour begins and ends on the steps of old City Hall at the northeast corner of Queen Street West and Bay Street. Hope to see you soon!
This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person.
\*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:**
**torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**
Beginner Softball – Starter Series (SOLD OUT)
***SOLD OUT***
In order to participate you must register in advance at www.headouttoronto.ca
Never played softball before? This is where you start!
The **Starter Series** is a beginner-first session designed to help you learn the game in a relaxed, low-pressure setting.
No experience needed. No expectations.
We’ll walk you through the basics, then get you into a **paced, beginner-friendly game** so you can actually play without feeling overwhelmed.
We use **softer balls and batting tees when needed**, so it's easier to get started and build confidence.
**Your session takes place within a 3 hour window** (morning or afternoon) and you're welcome to hang out at the park before or after.
**What to expect:**
\- 60\-minute beginner\-friendly tutorial
\- 1 paced\, beginner friendly game
\- Softer balls \+ optional batting tees
\- All equipment provided \(bats\, balls\, gloves available\)
\- Supportive\, low pressure envrionment
\- BBQ & drinks
**Details:**
Date: Sunday May 17th
Time: Between 10AM - 4PM
Location: Coronation Park, Toronto
***SOLD OUT***
Social Softball – In Play (Rec level · 3-Pitch · No Pressure)
Spend a day outside playing softball, having a drink, and actually enjoying being out with people.
Register here ($35 until May 15th): [https://www.headouttoronto.ca/registration](https://www.headouttoronto.ca/registration)
This event is called **In Play - a social-first day** for people who have played before and understand the rules of the game.
It's **3 pitch format**, with teams pitching to their own players.
**Teams and game times are set in advance**, so you'll know exactly when you're playing. Each team plays two games within a 4-hour window, and you're welcome to hang out at the park as long as you like.
**Most people sign up solo or with a friend.**
**What to expect:**
\- 2 casual games \(50 minutes each\)
\- Social\-first\, rec level play
\- 3\-pitch format
\- BBQ lunch
\- Team and schedule set in advance
\- Self umpired games
**Details:**
Date: Sunday May 17th
Time: Between 10AM - 4PM
Location: Coronation Park, Toronto
Register here ($35 until May 15th): [https://www.headouttoronto.ca/registration](https://www.headouttoronto.ca/registration)
New to softball?
Start with our Starter Series instead!
Sunday Social Café
Join us this Sunday for a friendly café meetup to connect with new people and expand your professional network.
Locating Limberlost - A Wilderness Hike
**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/locating-limberlost-2)**
***Please note that this adventure was originally planned for April 4th, but was rescheduled due to severe weather.***
***Join us for this 10km trek through the quiet, stunning wilderness of Muskoka.***
We'll be exploring the edge of Algonquin Provincial Park in a little-known spot with pristine lakes, budding forests, and incredible rocky landscapes.
As we hike along the trail and trace the edge of a crystal-clear lake, you can expect:
* Dense, old-growth forests where towering trees create a dramatic canopy overhead
* Ancient granite cliffs rising up from the shoreline, carved by glaciers over millions of years.
* Possible glimpses of wildlife like deer, beavers, and all sorts of birds that call this place home.
One of the coolest parts of the hike is getting to see the raw beauty of the Canadian Shield up close. We'll stop at several lookout points where you can take in the incredible panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness.
**There's a mix of terrain, including boardwalks, rocky sections, and well-maintained paths, which is suitable for any moderately fit hiker.**
**Highlights**
**Stunning Views -** Enjoy wild views of the iconic Canadian Shield at the many lookout points along this hike
**Floating Boardwalk -** Stroll across a beautiful floating boardwalk along the lake’s edge
**Sprawling Forest Reserve -** With over 10,000 acres and 70+ trails, this hidden gem has so much to offer
**Event cost: $60+HST (for explorer members) - $50 optional transport available.**
**Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/locating-limberlost-2)**
**About Wilderness Union**
Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people.
Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad.
Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming!
***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***
Taylor Creek Peaceful Slow Walk & Chill
# Taylor Creek Slow Walk & Reset
Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure walk through Taylor Creek.
We’ll meet near **Cullen Bryant Park** and walk at an easy pace toward **Victoria Park**. (**Route**: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd4vmBeLiyk18k9i7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vd4vmBeLiyk18k9i7))
The route follows the creek through a peaceful ravine, with stretches of trees, open green space, **gentle water sounds**, and the feeling of **being tucked away from the city for a while**.
It’s the kind of walk where you can slow down, notice the light through the trees, listen to the creek, and let the conversation happen naturally.
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## What to expect
The walk is about **4 km** and will take around **1 - 1.5 hours.**
We’ll keep the pace comfortable and take a short pause along the way to enjoy the surroundings.
You’re welcome to chat, walk quietly, or move between the two. There are no pressure to socialize in any particular way.
Just showing up and being present is enough. **Being there is enough.**
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## A few notes
1. Comfortable shoes are still a good idea, and you may want to bring water. We’ll keep the pace easy and relaxed.
2. The route is mostly paved, with a calm trail feel as it follows the creek through the ravine.
3. This walk is for anyone who wants to be around people in a simple, low-key setting. You don’t need to be a fast walker, a big talker, or “good at socializing.”
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Shipgarten After Dark with Bianca Diamond – The Queen of the Night in McLean!
Join us every Saturday at Shipgarten After Dark for an unforgettable night with Bianca Diamond, one of D.C.’s most celebrated DJs. Feel the energy and dance the night away to the hottest dance, top 40s, and hip hop beats until 2 AM.
FREE ADMISSION! Come for cocktails, beer, great vibes, and one of Tysons/McLean’s best outdoor spaces. Check the dates below to catch Bianca Diamond live on the decks and don’t miss the party.
Catch [Swift Running ](https://www.topvirtualstaffing.com/best-running-walking-shoes) as we party the night away!
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.
**At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.
Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event.
We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. We are a collaboration between people of all faiths and stripes. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee is authentic, spacious, has a helpful staff, and I like their espresso. If you try this place on your own, they’re open early and late.
This spot has been recommended a couple times and I think it’ll make a great stop on our journey. Come out Saturday morning for a relaxed convo.
(Please keep your RSVP updated if you know you won't be able to attend, so others who can join have the opportunity to. No discussions on politics, religion or potentially controversial topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and we'll be alright. Pay your own way, and enjoy!)
Soul Coffee in Reston: A BreadBreakers Gathering
**Join us for Soul Coffee, an informal gathering where we can connect a bit deeper, check in on each other, and share some real soul conversation together - as always, across beliefs and traditions.**
Soul Coffee is a gathering by BreadBreakers, a community for people of all stripes to build meaningful relationships and have curious conversations.
**Our mission in BreadBreakers is to be a place of compassion and belonging in a time of division and isolation; to rebuild the town square, one table at a time.**
Usually we do this by breaking bread and having facilitated conversations over dinner, but sometimes it's good to just meet over coffee and spend some unstructured time talking about the deep stuff. At each Soul Coffee, we'll keep it simple and talk about three questions:
- How's your soul doing?
- How have you experienced wonder lately?
- What do you need right now?
No matter your religion, or if you even are religious; no matter where you are spiritually; no matter if you even think souls exist - come to be seen and known, to just be humans together in a crazy world, to talk about those things of the spirit that are so central to the human experience but rarely get discussed.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of being in community with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by[ Restoration United Methodist Churc](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers)h in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community, a collaboration between the church and those of all different beliefs. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
👉 Turn Your Lived Experience Into Multiple Books Using AI (Ashburn)
**Saturday • May 16 • 2–5 PM • Ashburn, VA**
Many people say they want to write a book someday — **this session helps you start.**
Your life experiences already contain stories, lessons, and insights that could become books. The real challenge is **how to organize those experiences and actually turn them into writing.**
In this interactive session, I’ll share the approach I’m using to build a **multi-book journey based on lived experience.**
So far I have:
📚 **3 books published on Amazon**
📖 **1 more books releasing this year** (end of the year)
📝 **16 additional books planned** — and likely many more.
This session is not about writing **just one book**.
We’ll explore how your experiences can evolve into **multiple books over time**, and how to **use AI the right way to speed up your writing while keeping your voice authentic.**
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### What We’ll Explore
• Turning life experience into book ideas
• How one journey can become multiple books
• Simple ways to structure stories and lessons
• Using **AI to organize ideas and speed up writing**
• Practical strategies to actually finish a book
**Everyone will leave with the outline of their first book idea.**
**You don’t need writing experience — just curiosity about how your life experiences might turn into ideas worth sharing.**
***
### Event Details
💵 **$25 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks**
📍 **Ashburn, VA** (exact address shared after RSVP)
🕑 **2:00 PM – 5:00 PM**
👥 **Max 10 people** for a small, interactive conversation.
Most attendees are professionals, entrepreneurs, and people navigating reinvention or new chapters in life.
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# Background — Writing & Reinvention Journey
Writing has been one of the most powerful tools in my own reinvention journey.
What began as reflections during a difficult life transition gradually evolved into published books and a growing body of work focused on reinvention, personal growth, and life transitions.
My goal is not just to write books — but to help others realize that their experiences may also hold stories worth sharing.
***
# 🔗 Midlife Reinvention Ecosystem
🌐 Website
[https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
▶ YouTube (400K+ views)
[https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness)
💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers)
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/)
🤝 Meetup Community (300+ Members)
[https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/)
📚 Amazon Author Page
[https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)
May Resource Presentation - HR And What You Really Need To Know
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun – Resource Presentation**
**What You Really Need to Know from an HR Professional**
**Presented by Donna Giarratana**
**Wednesday\, May 27 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun**
Join us for a practical and insightful resource presentation designed to help small business owners navigate one of the most critical — and often overlooked — areas of growth: **Human Resources**.
***
## **About the Session**
As your business grows, so do the complexities of managing people, processes, and compliance. Many entrepreneurs wait too long to think about HR — and by the time they do, they’re already reacting instead of planning.
In this session, **Donna Giarratana** will break down what small business owners *really* need to know about HR — in a way that is clear, actionable, and relevant to your stage of growth.
This conversation is designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence when it comes to building and managing your team.
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## **What You’ll Learn**
* When it’s the right time to hire
* How to set your business up for success before bringing on employees
* Why HR matters — even for small businesses
* Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
* The foundational HR knowledge every business owner should have
***
## **Who Should Attend**
* Entrepreneurs preparing to hire their first employee
* Small business owners currently managing a team
* Founders looking to strengthen operations and compliance
* Anyone who wants to build a business with a strong, scalable foundation
***
## **Why Attend?**
* Gain clarity on one of the most important aspects of business growth
* Learn how to avoid costly mistakes before they happen
* Ask questions and get real-world insight from an HR professional
* Walk away with practical knowledge you can apply immediately
***
## **About 1 Million Cups**
1 Million Cups is a national program that brings entrepreneurs and communities together to learn, connect, and grow through presentations and discussion. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
Join us on **May 27** for coffee, connection, and a conversation that will help you build your business the right way from the inside out.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Kids’ Renaissance Festival
We invite you to enjoy a day of excitement as we are having Kids Renaissance Festival. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience! For your little ones Shipgarten has face painting and arts & crafts, allowing their creativity to shine. The fun doesn’t stop there – we’ve got live music, great drinks, moonbounces, and a full outdoor playground to ensure everyone has a blast. Dogs are more than welcome at Shipgarten, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park. Treat your furry friends to Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter for a delightful family treat.
I will have a popup booth for [Swift Running ](https://www.topvirtualstaffing.com/best-running-walking-shoes)so I would be busy that way. But I will also do a scavenger hunt / mini activity.
Park over here and there is a FREE shuttle or you can walk!
## [PARKING ADDRESS: 1700 OLD MEADOW ROAD, MCLEAN, VA 22102.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SGX7NYjPUxiN3Y3m7)






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