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St. Timothy's is excited to offer support to newcomers in Canada. Our goal is to provide conversational language practice through informal instruction and feedback, alongside emotional and practical assistance. We invite all new immigrants, English language students, visitors to Canada, parents of children temporarily attending schools in Toronto, foreign university students, and anyone looking to enhance their language skills. We aim to build a welcoming community where friendships can flourish, help participants establish meaningful connections, learn about life in Toronto, and access practical resources like resume and interview preparation, shopping tips, and guidance on setting up home services or navigating government offices. We begin every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. with a time to socialize and connect. Our formal program begins at 10:30 a.m., and each week we will have different activities and topics, including practicing English conversation, reading short articles, learning about common pronunciation and grammar mistakes made by ESL speakers, etc. Our volunteers would love to get to know you and offer gentle and constructive feedback to help you improve your English! We also offer Individual career mentoring, including job search, mock job interviews, and helping you improve your resumes and cover letters.

Oakville Pub Night We're delighted to offer all German speakers a pub night on the fourth Monday of each month in Oakville on the west side of the Greater Toronto Area. Wir freuen uns allen deutsch-sprechenden ein Pubtreffen am 4. Montag des Monats in Oakville im Westen des GTAs anbieten zu dürfen. Our meeting place is The King's Arms Pub, on Church Street in the downtown Oakville area. The pub offers a traditional atmosphere, a variety of beers on tap, and a tasty menu of typical pub fare as well as other favourites. Unser Treffpunkt ist das King's Arms Pub in der Church Street im Zentrum der Stadt. Es bietet eine traditionsreiche Atmosphäre , mehere Biere vom Fass, und eine umfangreiche Speisekarte mit Pub- und anderen leckeren Gerichten an. Map/Karte: https://goo.gl/maps/7v1Lj9ZVLewmDSus6. Please ask the staff if you cannot find us, however until further notice a table in the room upstairs will be reserved for us. If the weather is nice, you may find us on the patio. Bitte fragt Ihr das Personal wenn Ihr uns nicht findet, aber bis auf weiteres wird ein Tisch im Obergeschoss für uns reserviert. Bei schönem Wetter kann es auch sein, dass wir im Biergarten sitzen. \*\*Please note this is NOT a language learning event: it is intended for those with a good command of German. If you are learning German, please check out our calendar for the German Conversations event the fourth Wednesday of the month which is designed for you!\*\* COVID-19 Health Policy We want to protect your health, the health of your fellow members, and the health of the staff members where we meet. We encourage you to be fully vaccinated. COVID-19 Gesundheitsregeln Wir wollen Ihre Gesundheit, die der anderen Mitglieder der Gruppe und der Mitarbeiter, wo wir uns treffen, schützen. Wir empfehlen, daß Ihr vollständig geimpft seid. \-\-\-\- **Thank you to our sponsor – Wir danken unserem Sponsor** Our group could not exist without our sponsor, Steffen Hugo. Professional Real Estate Services for Houses, Condos, Investments, Rentals. More info [here](https://www.steffenhugo.com/). Ohne unseren Sponsor, Steffen Hugo, ginge diese Meetupgruppe nicht. Profesionelle Immobiliendienstleistungen für Häuser, Wohnungen, Investitionsobjekte, Vermietungen. Weitere Infos [hier](https://www.steffenhugo.com/uber-mich/). \-\-\-\- Parking is free after 6 PM at the city-owned surface lot right next door (Lot 8; https://www.oakville.ca/residents/parking-limits-rates.html; as of October 2021), and Oakville bus route 14 (Oakville GO – Oakville Stadtzentrum – Bronte – Appelby GO) passes nearby (https://www.oakvilletransit.ca/14-14a-lakeshore-west.html; as of October 2021). Das Parken ist ab 18 Uhr im benachbarten städtischen Parkplatz kostenlos (Parkplatz 8; https://www.oakville.ca/residents/parking-limits-rates.html; Stand: Oktober 2021), und es verkeht die Oakville Buslinie 14 (Oakville GO – Oakville Stadtzentrum – Bronte – Appelby GO) um die Ecke (https://www.oakvilletransit.ca/14-14a-lakeshore-west.html; Stand: Oktober 2021). Looking forward to meeting you! Ich freue mich auf deinen Besuch! Martin Haefele

Join us for ESL Cafe on Mondays nights at St Paul's Bloor Street. We have groups for all levels of English: Basic English, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. At ESL Cafe, you can practice English conversation, drink coffee (or tea) and have lots of fun meeting other interesting people!!

\*\* Networking & speaker session with a full dinner included. Secure your seat now! Only 20 open spots are available for this private gathering.\*\* Join IFL Toronto on February 24th, as we bring together 35 of Canada's next generation of leaders for an intimate discussion on business development, team leadership, and business plan execution. **Speaker Bio:** **Michael Garrity** is a Canadian fintech entrepreneur and executive best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Financeit, a point-of-sale financing platform serving sectors such as home improvement and retail. After leading Financeit through a significant growth phase, he transitioned from CEO to Executive Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2024, continuing to support the company’s strategic direction at the board level. In addition to his board leadership at Financeit, Garrity is a Venture Partner at Exit North Ventures (often referred to as North Exit Ventures), a Canadian fintech-focused seed fund backed by exited founders. ** Topics of Discussion** **Building, leading, and advising businesses as they grow from zero to one.** This intimate dinner offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with peers and thought leaders, exchange bold ideas, and gain insights to lead with greater impact in times of transformation. ** Event Details** **Date:** Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 **Time:** 6:30 PM – Doors open for Networking \| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM \- Event **Venue:** JOEY Eaton Centre Event Space, 1 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON **Dress Code:** Business Casual **Audience:** 30 emerging leaders aged 25–39 **Guest Policy:** This is a private event, but we welcome referrals of like-minded young leaders who embody the spirit of IFL. **How to buy your ticket?** RSVP to purchase directly on this page. *\*By purchasing a ticket, attendees agree to be photographed at the event, and photographs that may be posted on IFL Toronto social media channels*

January's snow storm might have killed our vibe, but we are back! Join GoGeomatics Toronto for our first networking social of 2026! These monthly socials are a chance to network with other students and professionals in the geomatics field to chat GIS, data, remote sensing, surveying and more in a casual atmosphere. Feel free to bring friends and colleagues along - we're eager to welcome everyone back for a fantastic evening! This is a free event. Please RSVP to let us know you're attending.

Smaller group on a small field, recreational, low level, only very small group. It's a smaller field, usually, we play 4 on 4 or max 5 on 5. No subs. Outdoor turf and free soccer event, . The event is none competitive soccer for low levels only, the game should be easy and fun, so we can get little bit sweat while enjoy the weather. This is no contact soccer, We should have have another what's app group of friends joining us on the soccer field, all you need to bring is good spirit and your own water. should be lots parking around the school and it's few mins walk from the subway station, once you get there, we will be gathered on the field. If we cancel the event, I will post on the event board here. If the game is cancelled, I will post on the comment board. This event is sponsored by Harbord Bakery (http://www.harbordbakery.ca/), Bakery on Mavis(http://www.bakeryonmavis.ca/) Brazil Bakery (http://brazilbakerypastry.ca/) Kensington Natural Bakery (http://kensingtonnaturalbakery.ca/) and EJoyCity.ca (https://www.ejoycity.ca/), iBake (http://i-bake.ca/), La Novita Bakery(http://lanovitabakery.ca) Absolute Bakery(http://absolutecafe.ca) they will give 10% off on everything. Simply, just tell them you are here for the meetup event.

Hey Toronto! This is your weekly escape into global cultures. [[[Click this WhatsApp Groupchat Link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GyoGCkYt392Bi8c9nOP2d4) ] Every Saturday at 7:30 PM, people in their 20s and 30s gather for a mix of language practice, travel stories, and community. Whether you’re new in town or born here, this is where world citizens connect. No judgment, no pressure — just pure, human interaction.

On **Sunday March 1st,** **join us for The North American Premiere of Flight Pattern and Suite En Blanc from the National Ballet of Canada.** Two full company works in dramatically different styles take the stage in this double bill as The National Ballet of Canada performs Crystal Pite’s acclaimed *Flight Pattern* alongside Serge Lifar’s *Suite en Blanc*, a love letter to classical technique. Each harnesses the power of the group to unique effect, with Pite exploring the physical and emotional toll of the refugee crisis and Lifar experimenting aesthetically, with pattern, nuance and line. Together, these works put nearly every dancer in the company onstage in powerful movement.. My seat is Ring 3, Row D seat 323. **Purchase Flight Pattern/ Suite En Blanc on Sunday March 1st at 2pm.** **COST** Regular: $56 - 264 includes taxes and fees. Rush: A limited number of tickets may go on sale at 11:00am on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Discounts vary per performance. Rush tickets are limited to two per person and can be purchased over the phone at 416 345 9595 or in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office, 145 Queen Street West. Meetup fee: $5 Ticket Policy: Sales are final and non-refundable. **SIGNING-UP** * **Simply RSVP Yes, [purchase](https://my.ballet.ca/3168/3172) your ticket and post your seat number and I will move you to attending.** * If you plan to buy RUSH, please state that in your RSVP, so I can include you in the pre-mail and we can meet you. * RSVPs close 1 day prior, and cancellations after will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. * A pre-mail will go out the day before with my cell and details when to meet, etc. ‐‐----‐----‐‐-------------‐----------- **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at 1:45pm** **along the right glass wall, after scanning your tickets and entering The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts at 145 Queen St. W.** **Ballet start time: 2pm** Length: 2 hours TBC (incl. an intermission) Enjoy and please post your Comments after!

(English below) Venez profiter de la bonne nourriture et d'une bonne conversation en français au café **Black Pony** situé au **1481 Gerrard St East.** Nous serons à l'arrière du café autour d'une grande table, prêts à vous accueillir! On va pratiquer la langue de Molière tout en nous faisant de nouveaux amis(es). **Toutes les 30 minutes, nous changerons de place** pour favoriser les échanges. Tout le monde est bienvenu, quel que soit son niveau. Pour en savoir plus sur le café et son menu délicieux et varié : [https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/](https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/) Si vous ne souhaitez pas que votre photo soit publiée sur MeetUp, veuillez en informer Jesse. **Pourquoi ces frais de 3$?** C'est pour payer le coût de l'hébergement sur la plate-forme Meetup pour l’année courante et des années précédentes. Nous vous demandons de payer $3.00 à chaque événement. Jesse sera là pour recueillir vos contributions. Nous vous prions de bien vouloir apporter de la monnaie. Si vous préférez, vous pouvez utiliser ce lien pour payer sur Square **et montrer a Jesse votre recu:** [CLIQUER ICI](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1) Merci, **Jesse** .................................................................................................................. Come and enjoy good food and good conversation at the **Black Pony café** located at **1481 Gerrard St East.** We'll be in the back of the café around a big table, ready to welcome you! We'll be practicing the French language and making friends, **keeping in mind that every 45 minutes we'll be moving around to mix up the conversation.** Everyone is welcome, whatever your level. To find out more about the cafe and its delicious and varied menu: https://www.blogto.com/restaurants/black-pony-toronto/ If you don't want your photo published on MeetUp, please let Jesse know. Why the $3 fee? It helps cover the cost of hosting the group on the Meetup platform for the current year and previous years. We ask participants to contribute **$3.00 at each event**. Jesse will be there to collect contributions, so please bring change. If you prefer, you can use this Square link and **show Jesse your receipt:** [CLICK HERE](https://square.link/u/S6dAAKd1) Thank you, Jesse

This group is to discuss and practice our French . Everu

Practice and improve your English through conversation at St. Andrew's Church (73 Simcoe St, downtown Toronto), while making new friends! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- How to Get Here: By TTC, exit at St. Andrew Station. Walk west on King St. West. Do not enter through the church building; the large church front doors will be closed. At the corner of Simcoe St. and King St. West, walk south on Simcoe St. Enter through St. Andrew Centre behind the church building.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Grandview Heights Public Library** in **Conference Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*note change in location\* Grandview Heights library (1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212) Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations!

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

# The Ostrich Social #### 3408 Indianola Ave Dresden Stammtisch is a monthly social gathering for members and friends of Dresden Sister City, Inc. The event is free and open to the public. We speak German or English - it is largely up to you!

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Please join the Columbus Atlassian Events Team for an evening program where we show you how we are using the Atlassian tools to track, manage and collaborate with others on our hobbies, From Jira & Confluence and Lego, to Tabletop gaming and Trello to miniature painting and Jira. Join the Columbus Atlassian leaders as they walk you through how the Atlassian tools enhance their passion projects.   We'll go over space structures, lessons learned as we built and tracked our project and how it helped us organize group adventures.   Looking forward to sharing our fun with you!Please take note of the New Location and Time of the event. Pay Parking can be found on street, and in locations marked. Agenda --- Speakers Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-for-the-love-of-atlassian-using-atlassian-to-manage-your-passion-projects/.

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."