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Sing, grow, and rise. Build joy and confidence in your authentic voice in a safe, soulful circle of women. Beginners cherished. Love to sing and want to unlock more freedom and fun in your voice? Whether you're new to singing, love karaoke, or just want to tap into more of your inner fire, this workshop is for you. This joyful 4-week experience helps women break free from perfectionism and self-doubt to rediscover that most authentic, powerful self within. A great way to start the New Year! ### 🗓 Wednesdays\, 6:30–9:30pm \| Jan 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 🎶 **The Smoking Frog Studio** \| Dupont & Christie **Registration covers the full 4-week program.** Be guided through a journey of **vocal discovery and joyful self-expression**—where every note you unlock becomes lifelong confidence. **What happens:** Each evening begins with an opening circle, where you can relax, greet each other and leave the busy day behind. From 6:30 - 9:30pm, Kira guides you through fun and engaging warm-ups, and an evening of beautiful, easy-to-learn mantras and songs. Each week's caringly curated flow includes time for private reflection, group chat, pair shares and rest. **What you’ll get:** ✅ 4 joyful, song-filled evening intensives (3 hours each) in person — from 6:30–9:30pm ✅ Exclusive access to our private WhatsApp group to stay connected and inspired between sessions ✅ A specially curated Spotify playlist so the joy, confidence, and musical expansion continue long after the workshop ends **What You’ll Gain:** * **Let go of perfectionism** – Express freely without judgment * **Experience joyful release** – Through singing, movement, and safe group connection * **Reclaim your natural confidence** – In a soulful, supportive circle of women **Program tuition: $395 through EventBrite OR...** I have created a preferred Holiday Rate for my communities - just $275 for the Program. To be e-transferred directly to me. Message me for details. To Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4-week-program-unleash-your-voice-singing-and-vocal-empowerment-for-women-tickets-1977389809149?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=1 **About Your Guide - Kira Callahan:** Kira (Founder, Soul to Voice) is a singer and vocal empowerment guide blending decades of music expertise with soulful professional coaching. She creates spaces where women shed limitations and discover the joy, power, and freedom of their authentic voice. Her work is rooted in deep respect, safety, and the belief that your voice matters. #UnleashYourVoice #TorontoWomen #EmpowermentWorkshop #VoiceActivation #FindYourVoice #AuthenticExpression #WomenSupportWomen #ThroatChakraHealing #CreativeConfidence #TorontoEvents #SoulfulSinging #WomenSingToronto

## Details This is a hybrid event, and we would like to encourage you to join us at WaterPark Place at noon! **What to expect:** Find out first-hand what it means to participate in a club meeting. * Watch as one of our expert Toastmasters delivers a Prepared Speech. * Learn and practice how to think on your feet with an impromptu Table Topics session. * Witness how to give and receive constructive feedback to help encourage and build confidence with our members. Practice the skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence. Experience a club meeting with the WaterPark Speakers Toastmasters. It all starts with a fun club environment where you will learn and practice together—to grow individually. Guests are **free** to join us for up to three meetings - **[click here](https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00007282-waterpark-speakers-toastmasters-club/contact-club?id=2b9b3e9a-8cd7-ec11-a2fd-005056875f20)** to schedule your visit or ask us anything!

Welcome! Join us at the North York Centre to colour and chat. You can bring your own colouring books and colouring pencils. There’s a Dollarama across the street to buy them. If you’re coming empty-handed, no worries, you can use ours for $2 cash. You can do other art related projects such as sketching, crocheting, etc. As long as you bring your own materials :) We’re meeting at the North York Centre food court by 5:55pm, at the long table in front of the subway. Please contact me if you’re coming late, have trouble finding the place, or have any other questions. Hope to see you soon:) P.S. The group will grab some food after the event in a nearby area and socialize. It is totally optional.

PLEASE CONTACT Jason at 905-308-4100 FOR DETAILS.

**Description** Coming Out Being Out (COBO) is a peer discussion group that has served the LGBT community for over 15 years in downtown Toronto. We meet to share stories and opinions, challenges and triumphs at all stages of coming out and being out. COBO participants are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit and questioning people. We welcome all who identify under the banner of queer sexual orientation and gender identity. **What We Do** \|\-\| COBO participants are often seeking to: * Understand what experiences others have in coming out to family, friends and their respective communities. * Develop comfort in discussing their identity with others. * Meet others having the same experiences when it comes to living openly. * Receive the encouragement of peers. \|\-\| Regular topics of discussion include: * How people choose to come out (at work, with family, with friends). * Where to find others like us in the community. * Challenges and triumphs in navigating family and partner relationships. **Where & When** * Every Wednesday from 6-8pm * Community meeting space at Casey House - 119 Isabella St., Toronto **How to Access the Meeting** Registration on Meetup is not required to attend. Attendance is on a drop-in basis. The front door to our meeting space at Casey House is controlled by the main floor receptionist. To access the space when you arrive: * Press the button to the left of the main entrance door. * Tell the receptionist that you are there for the COBO meeting. * You will be buzzed in and someone from our group will come to show you to the meeting. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON WEDNESDAY! *COBO is a community group led by non-professional peer facilitators and is not a Casey House program.*

**An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group.** During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). *We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles and good energy.* **Only 6 spots available. If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan.** When you arrive at **Reception**, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group. Below are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.: **Guidelines (what to wear, safety, etc.):** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) **Good to know:** * Closed-toe shoes are required. * Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry. * Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start together. * **If something urgent comes up and you can’t make it, please send a quick message when you can 🙏** Grateful to serve alongside you.

**Interested in learning Japanese but not sure where to start?** Or maybe you’ve been studying on your own and want to actually *use* Japanese? This is a **fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly Japanese meetup** in Toronto 😊 No pressure, no tests — just real Japanese you can enjoy using. ### 🌸 What we’ll do * Learn **simple, useful Japanese phrases** * Practice through **games & light conversation** * Discover **Japanese culture & daily expressions** * Meet people who love Japan, language, and learning ### 🌱 Who this meetup is for * Complete beginners are **very welcome** * People who tried apps like Duolingo but want more connection * Anyone interested in **Japan, travel, anime, culture, or language** * Canadians & residents curious about Japanese ### 👩‍🏫 About the host Your host is a **Japanese educator living in Canada**, with experience teaching languages and supporting learners from different backgrounds. The focus is on **learning naturally, comfortably, and with confidence**. At the end, I’ll briefly introduce my small Japanese classes called **J-Motion Japanese** for those who want to continue learning — **no pressure at all** 🙂 ✨ Come join us, relax, and enjoy Japanese in a friendly environment!

A welcoming social mixer designed to help people connect naturally in a relaxed café setting. Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to meet like-minded people, this is a low-pressure space for meaningful conversations and genuine connections. **What to expect:** **Ages:** 25–35 **Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes This edition focuses on **open conversations and relaxed one-on-one chats** A small, intentionally limited group **(5–6 participants)** to keep conversations comfortable and natural **No awkward icebreakers or forced networking** A welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere Whether you’re new to the city or have lived here for years, you’re very welcome to join us. Come as you are - the goal is simple connection. **Important note:** Attendance is by **RSVP only.** Participants without a confirmed RSVP will not be permitted to join the event. **If you’re unable to attend,** please update your **RSVP at least 48 hours in advance** so participants on the waitlist have the opportunity to join.

A welcoming social mixer designed to help people connect naturally in a relaxed café setting. Whether you’re new to the city or simply looking to meet like-minded people, this is a low-pressure space for meaningful conversations and genuine connections. **What to expect:** **Ages:** **25–35** **Duration:** 1 hour 30 minutes This edition focuses on **open conversations and relaxed one-on-one chats** A small, intentionally limited group **(5–6 participants)** to keep conversations comfortable and natural **No awkward icebreakers or forced networking** A welcoming, judgment-free atmosphere Whether you’re new to the city or have lived here for years, you’re very welcome to join us. Come as you are - the goal is simple connection. **Important note:** Attendance is by **RSVP only.** Participants without a confirmed RSVP will not be permitted to join the event. **If you’re unable to attend,** please update your **RSVP at least 48 hours in advance** so participants on the waitlist have the opportunity to join.

This first Sangam gathering is simple. **\~ No agenda.** **\~ No pressure.** **\~ No expectations**. Just a few of us coming together at a café, sitting with a drink and having an **open, honest conversation.** This is a space to slow down and check in. How are you really doing? How has life in Canada been lately? What has been on your mind recently? What has been challenging? What has been settling? What has been okay? You can share as much or as little as you want. You can speak, listen, or just be there. I will also share a bit about **why Sangam is being created**, what inspired it, and the intention behind building a space that feels like a home away from home for Indian students in Toronto, where we can support each other and receive the support we need right now. There will be a **short, optional questionnaire** you can complete during or after the meetup. Nothing intense, just a gentle way for us to better understand what kind of support would feel most helpful to you right now, so this group grows with care and intention. *** ### **This gathering is for you if** Are you an **Indian student in Toronto**, new or not-so-new? You have been adjusting, feeling unsure, or just finding your footing. You would appreciate **real conversation and community**. Or you simply want to meet people who understand this journey. **Come as you are.** No pressure to explain yourself. Just real connection at your own pace. This first meetup is about listening, meeting each other, and beginning to shape Sangam together.

Business Builders is a Toronto-based, in-person community for **professionals**, **founders**, and **entrepreneurs** who are building—or preparing to build—meaningful businesses. This is **not** a pitch room. This is **not** a motivational talk club. This is a **builder room**. We meet monthly to focus on **practical growth**, share real experiences, solve real business problems, and help each other move forward—together. Each session is built around one core theme that matters right now, such as: * Scaling systems and teams * Improving cash flow and financial clarity * Marketing and lead generation that actually converts * Hiring, delegation, and company culture * AI and automation in real-world businesses * Preventing burnout while maintaining momentum If you’re tired of surface-level networking events and want conversations that actually move your business forward, you’ll feel at home here. **Who This Group Is For** Business Builders is designed for people who are **actively building**. You’ll fit right in if you are: * A business owner or founder * An entrepreneur or independent professional * Running (or growing toward) a real business * Focused on revenue, systems, and long-term sustainability * Looking for meaningful conversations—not business card swaps **This group is especially valuable if you want:** * Honest conversations about what’s working and what isn’t * Practical frameworks you can apply immediately * Accountability and momentum between sessions * A trusted circle of peers who understand the challenges of ownership **What We Do at Each Meetup** Every month, we host a **2-hour in-person session** built around one high-impact theme. **Each meetup includes:** * **Practical Learning** Short, focused insights from an experienced guest or facilitator. * **Real Conversations** Members share wins, challenges, and what they’re currently working through. * **Hands-On Building** Group exercises, workshops, or problem-solving sessions—not passive listening. * **Momentum & Accountability** You leave with clarity, next steps, and support from the group. **Typical Meetup Agenda** **Arrival & Intro (10 min)** Casual mingling, introductions, and agenda overview. **Expert Talk or Theme Presentation (30 min)** A focused presentation on the month’s topic by an experienced practitioner. **Open Sharing & Discussion (30 min)** Members share a win, a challenge, or a current focus area. **Group Workshop (30 min)** Hands-on work on a specific business problem or exercise. **Guided Theme Discussion (15 min)** Facilitated conversation to go deeper on the topic. **Wrap-Up & Social (5 min)** Next steps, upcoming dates, and casual networking. **Topic of the Month** Top 10 AI Tools Every Business Builder Should Know AI is no longer a future trend, it’s a practical advantage for builders who know how to use it correctly. This month, we’ll break down 10 high-impact AI tools that business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs can use right now to think better, grow faster, automate smarter, and build more efficiently. **Meetup Details** **Frequency:** Monthly **Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM **Duration:** 2 hours **Location:** Rotating venues in Toronto Exact location details are shared before each event. **Community Values** To keep this group high-quality and valuable for everyone, we operate with a few simple principles: * Be practical * Be honest * Be generous * Be willing to ask for help * Find ways to add value * Respect everyone’s time * Support others before asking for support This is a peer-driven community. Everyone contributes. **What This Group Is NOT** To set clear expectations: ❌ Not a sales pitch room ❌ Not a casual networking happy hour Due to limited capacity, **walk-ins will not be accepted**.

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.

Wild Ones: Annual Native Seed Swap January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Join Wild Ones Columbus for their annual native seeds swap. If you have native seeds to share, please label them with the Latin name and common name. The seeds don’t need to be removed from the seed head if you aren’t sure how to do it, but remove as much stem as possible. Bringing seeds is not required. Bring bags or envelopes to store seeds. Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Phone (614)895-6216 This event will be held in the Greenhouse/Multipurpose Building located near the east end of the parking lot. Click here to see the Inniswood map. If you have native seeds to share, label each species with this information: * Botanical Name * Common Name Species we will accept: * Species native to our ecoregion (8.2.4) - Best * Species native to Ohio and surrounding states - Good * Straight species only - no cultivars. The seeds don’t need to be removed from the seed head if you aren’t sure how to do it, but don’t leave much stem on the seed heads. Please email the list of species to Mary May so we can prepare information for attendees. You can bring the seeds on the day of the swap, or we can arrange to have them picked up beforehand - just let her know in the email. If you don’t have any seeds to bring, no worries. If you are new to native plants or didn't have time to collect seeds, there are ALWAYS plenty from those that do bring them! We love to see "newbies" at our seed exchange! Also, remember to bring something to put seeds in such as envelopes, paper bags or containers.

For Adults: Beginner Macrame Plant Hangers January 31, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Create a basic cord plant hanger and then practice some simple macrame knots to use in future projects. Hosted by Metro Parks VENUE Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Westerville, OH 43081 Phone (614)895-6216

Join Soft Life Society for a cozy and intentional Cultural Potluck Night centered on community, connection, and culture. This is a potluck-style gathering where each guest is invited to bring a dish that represents their culture, heritage, or a family tradition. We will be tasting and sharing each other’s cultural foods while connecting through conversation, laughter, and soft living. The evening will also include fun games and a prize for the winner. Drinks will be available, but guests are welcome to bring their own favorite beverage if they prefer. This is a relaxed, welcoming space to slow down and enjoy a beautiful evening together. Limited spots available. RSVP required.

Start the New Year off right! Join us as we get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event to distribute food at the Champion Food Pantry! We’ve created a great little community of Movie Group friends! Rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve people in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: The Champion Food Pantry provides needed food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity. For this event, we’ll be volunteering to help with Food Distribution during client pick up times. Our group will receive on-the-spot training from some of their seasoned regular volunteers. PLAN FOR CHAMPION FOOD PANTRY: Please arrive by 2:45pm. Our volunteer time will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm. LOCATION & PARKING: The Champion Food Pantry is located at 1460 S. Champion Ave in Columbus. Parking is located in the lot on Frebis across from the pantry. Please enter through the door marked "Volunteers enter here” on Frebis Ave. A map has been uploaded to the photos. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing the majority of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. No shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will mak you ineligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. LINKS & INFO: Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: • Champion Food Pantry Civil Rights Training: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Parking and Entrance: Attached file. • Champion Food Pantry Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0wI-AwOYLY • Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/foodpantrieschampion THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others in our community! But the benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering can provide a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Thanks for your help and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

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

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.