Cross-Country Skiing

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https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/b/f/600_466702719.jpeg Be part of a supportive community of regular people looking to improve their wellness, shed a few pounds and have some fun! Come to our introductory class and learn about our effective and informative 5 week program! Lose up to 10 lbs** in 5 weeks and have the opportunity to win prizes for losing weight! Best of all; learn how to keep the weight off! • Weekly Nutrition Class • Weekly Weigh-in • Personal Wellness Coach to help you! • Support and Motivation • Learn how to keep the weight off! ** As part of a healthy lifestyle you can generally expect to lose around half a pound to 1 pound per week!

\*\*\*\*\*This is an **EAST END** Skate. Weekly event\*\* 🚇Closest **TTC** Station: **Kennedy** **🚗Free parking** on site! **⛸️Bring your own skates!** 📢 Post a comment if you have trouble finding the group. ❗If you can no longer attend, please kindly change your RSVP to Not Going. Thank you. See you there! 🫶 🩷 [Eliza](https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzpJDtHng/o13GDCBsOLDaTaqb5OpaEQ/view?utm_content=DAGzpJDtHng&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h8097854963)

Looking for something fun to do this St. Patrick’s Day? Join us at City Side Café for a cozy and social UNO night in the heart of downtown Brampton. Whether you’re competitive with your cards or just coming for the vibe, this night is all about good energy, new people, and lots of laughs. Expect a relaxed café atmosphere, friendly competition, and great conversations over matcha and fresh pastries. What to expect: 🎲 Multiple UNO tables and rotating games 🍵 Special matcha drinks available for the night 🥐 Fresh pistachio croissants ☘️ A cozy St. Patrick’s Day café vibe 🏆 Small surprise for the UNO champion Feel free to come solo or bring a friend. Most people attend Meetup events to meet new people, so it’s the perfect place to connect and have fun. Note: Guests are welcome to order drinks and food from the café menu during the evening. Each guest will simply cover their own orders.

📍 794122 3rd Line EHS, Laurel, ON L0N 1L0, Canada Start at Hockley Valley free parking → hike north on the Bruce Trail toward Mono Cliffs. Reach mono cliffs trail area → turn around and walk back the same route to your free lot. Distance: ~18 km round trip Time: ~6–7.5 hours including breaks Parking: Free at Hockley Valley Permit: Not required ⚠️ Important Notes This is not a guided or professional hike Participants are responsible for their own safety Please read and agree to the waiver before attending If weather or trail conditions are unsafe, the hike may be adjusted or cancelled

Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of pickleball + classic table games. Play pickleball for $7 While waiting for court time, enjoy FREE access to: 🏓 Table tennis (ping pong) 🎱 Billiards / pool tables 🎯 Other table games available at the venue No standing around. No awkward downtime. Always something to play.

**This adventure is open to both Wilderness Union members and the public!** **Join us for an exclusive evening at MEC as we reveal the most ambitious expeditions in our history.** We are gathering at the Queen Street flagship to pull back the curtain on our upcoming Epics. These journeys represent the very best of the backcountry, featuring some of the most extraordinary scenery that the province has to offer but is only reached through extraordinary effort. From three-day treks to six-day canoe circuits through *ancient waterways*, these are the trips we have been dreaming about all winter. The itineraries we are launching include routes we have never run before, many of which would be nearly impossible to organize alone. This is your chance to get the first look at the dates and details before they go live about a week later. If you are curious about pushing your limits in the wild or just want to meet the people you will be sharing a campfire with, then this social is the perfect place to start. Whether you're a seasoned tripper or looking to transition from day hikes to multi-day adventures, you will find plenty of inspiration here. **Trip Registration Dates** Trips will open a few days after the event once you've had a chance to book time off work. We'll be sharing the open date shortly after. **Highlights** **Maps by Jeff** Browse the maps, nerd out over routes and meet the man who makes them happen **Discounted Shopping** This is your chance to buy gear with a WU discount at this exclusive after hours shopping event **Food Sampling** Check out our newest partner, Wanderlust Kitchen **Itinerary** **19:30** Arrival & Mingling - Destination Stations are open for exploration. **19:45** The Epics Revealed - A presentation of the 2026 season and a new partner announcement. **20:15** Food & After-Hours Shop - Sample partner snacks and browse the flagship with expert staff. Giveaways drawn live. **21:00** The Pub Social - We head to a nearby pub to keep the stories going and start building your summer crews. **Event cost: Free. Register on Meetup!** **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/)***

✨🌙 **EXPLORE LUMIÈRE: THE ART OF LIGHT** 🌙✨ An Outdoor Night Walk of Light, Art & Waterfront Vibes Let’s go chase some light. Join us for **Lumière: The Art of Light** (formerly the Winter Light Exhibition) in its beautiful new home at **Trillium Park**. This free outdoor exhibition transforms the park into an illuminated art experience, featuring works by Ontario artists who use light, innovation, and creativity to reimagine public space. This year’s curatorial theme is *“Renewal”* — celebrating the shift from winter into spring, longer days, and that subtle feeling that something new is beginning. There’s something magical about walking by the water at night, surrounded by glowing installations and good company. It’s reflective. It’s playful. It’s very Toronto. 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) \*\*\* 🌉 The Plan We’ll meet at the iconic **Princes' Gates**, then walk together over to Trillium Park. We’ll spend about an hour exploring the installations at a relaxed pace — taking photos, chatting, and soaking it in. Afterward, we’ll continue the evening with food and drinks by the waterfront. Most likely we’ll head to **Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill** along Queens Quay. We’ll hop on the TTC streetcar for a few stops to get there. Art first. Social second. Best of both worlds. \*\*\* 🧥 What to Bring This is an outdoor nighttime event — please dress properly. * Warm coat * Hat & gloves * Warm boots or sturdy shoes * Something warm to drink Comfort = enjoyment. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: In front of the Princes’ Gates 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 7:45 PM ❗ I will only wait 10 minutes Please arrive on time so we can walk over together. \*\*\* 💰 Cost Explore Lumière: FREE 🎉 🎟️ **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person **or** e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This fee helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings You’re always welcome. And remember — you can just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. \*\*\* ⏳ Leaving Time You’re free to head out at any time — after the lights, after dinner, whenever works for you. \*\*\* ⚠️ A Gentle Reminder Sometimes circumstances change and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the glow. Stay for the waterfront energy. Leave feeling like you stepped into a little pocket of light in the middle of the city. Winter fades. Spring hints. And Toronto lights up. ✨

**Sunday Special, Only $99 for a Fantastic Day Out!** Hi Bird Lovers, Come join us for a wonderful spring birding adventure north of Barrie as we explore some of Ontario’s most exciting birding areas, including Minesing Wetlands, Tiny Marsh, and the Barrie waterfront at Kempenfelt Bay. Spring is one of the most exciting times of year to be out birding. Migration is getting underway, birds are on the move, and every stop can bring something new. Millions of birds are heading north at this time of year, and places like Minesing Wetlands and the surrounding marshes are important resting and feeding areas along the way. It is a fantastic time to be out in nature, and you never know what might turn up. We’ll be looking for a great variety of birds throughout the day. Birds of prey are always a highlight, and we will have a good chance for Bald Eagles along with several hawk species. Eastern Bluebirds are another special bird we’ll be hoping to find. In the marshes and wetlands, we’ll be watching for ducks, geese, herons, and Sandhill Cranes, along with other early spring arrivals. We’ll also be listening for the songs of returning birds and watching the woods carefully for woodpeckers and other songbirds. Downy, Hairy, and Pileated Woodpeckers are all possible, along with Northern Flickers and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. Depending on the day, there is always the chance of a few nice surprises too, which is part of what makes spring birding so much fun. This outing is perfect whether you are an experienced birder or just getting started. It will be a relaxed, friendly day out with lots of great birding, beautiful scenery, and plenty of help with bird identification along the way. I always enjoy sharing the birds and the excitement of the season with a small group, and this should be a really enjoyable day. **The Itinerary** We depart from Finch Station Subway Station at **9:00 a.m. sharp**. We return to Toronto at approximately **5:00 p.m.** **Transportation is provided from Finch Station.** **Important Details** I can take up to **5 guests** in my vehicle. The price is **$99 per person**. To reserve your spot, please send an e-transfer to **torontonaturelovers@hotmail.com** or pay using Paypal. Once payment is received, I will add you to the trip. Spots are limited and will be filled on a **first come, first served** basis. Come on out and enjoy a terrific day of spring birding with us!

Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month to learn more about the Columbus Ski Club and what we have to offer. Pizza, wings and a variety of appetizers provided. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1958 with over 800 members. The club has grown beyond the single mission of providing members with not only quality skiing events but also year round social and sport activities. Our gatherings are an opportunity for members and non-members to interact and learn about the many activities offered such as euchre, billiards, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, bowling, golf & softball leagues along with ski and non-ski trips. Our members also plan group activities such as visits to wine tastings, bike trips, comedy clubs, concerts, plays and local sports games, etc. CSC membership is not required to belong to the Meetup group. Membership is required in order to participate in most club activities (CSC member). However, anyone (21 and over) is welcome at our meeting gatherings which consist of checking out our current activities and socializing. The annual dues for club membership are $35 with the membership year from September 1st – August 31st. [https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961)

Ready for a night of music, laughter, and fun? Join us at Thunderwing Brewery for Music Bingo — a lively twist on classic bingo where songs replace numbers and good vibes are guaranteed! RSVP to secure your spot. Text Renee (614-257-9389). (Headcount needed to make sure staffing can accommodate the group) Arrive early to get a seat - **bring a camping chair for extra seating.** Often the brewery has food trucks or you can bring in your own food. Bonus - You can bring your dog!

Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month to learn more about the Columbus Ski Club and what we have to offer. Pizza, wings and a variety of appetizers provided. We are a non-profit organization founded in 1958 with over 800 members. The club has grown beyond the single mission of providing members with not only quality skiing events but also year round social and sport activities. Our gatherings are an opportunity for members and non-members to interact and learn about the many activities offered such as euchre, billiards, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, bowling, golf & softball leagues along with ski and non-ski trips. Our members also plan group activities such as visits to wine tastings, bike trips, comedy clubs, concerts, plays and local sports games, etc. CSC membership is not required to belong to the Meetup group. Membership is required in order to participate in most club activities (CSC member). However, anyone (21 and over) is welcome at our meeting gatherings which consist of checking out our current activities and socializing. The annual dues for club membership are $35 with the membership year from September 1st – August 31st. [https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961](https://www.columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=686961)

⛳ **Tuesday Golf League – Registrations Open!** Join our 2-Player Scramble league with 15 men and 15 women, featuring new partners every week. 📅 Every Tuesday, April 21–Aug 18 ⏰ 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Champions Golf Course (3900 Westerville Rd) 💲 Pricing: • 12 weeks – $450 • 9 weeks – $345 YOU MUST SIGN UP AND PAY USING BELOW LINK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: [Tuesday Golf - 2026 - Calendar - Columbus Ski Club](https://columbusskiclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=686961&item_id=2870039&actr=3) Great way to meet new golfers, mix up teams weekly, and enjoy competitive fun all season long. Questions - contact Bob Kaplan 614-286-8463 [gah97@aol.com](mailto:gah97@aol.com)

Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.