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🪞 My Inner Mirror – Inner Alchemy Workshop Through Art Therapy 🎨 Immerse yourself in a unique and transformative workshop, blending artistic creation, meditation, and inner exploration. This guided introspective space will allow you to manifest your inner reality through art, shifting perceptions and strengthening your connection with your subconscious. 🌟 Why Join? ✅ Visually express your inner world and uncover its hidden messages ✅ Deepen your connection with your subconscious through guided meditation ✅ Use art as a tool for transformation and self-analysis ✅ Learn interpretation techniques to better understand your creations No artistic skills required – this workshop is accessible to everyone! 🧘‍♂️ Workshop Flow: 1. Breathing Exercises – Mental and energetic preparation for meditation 2. Guided Meditation – Activating the subconscious and awakening intuition 3. Mirror Drawing Creation – Representing your inner reality through art 4. Interpretation & Examples – Understanding the symbols and messages within your artwork 5. Sharing & Q/A – A space for discussion and guidance 📌 Required Materials: 🔹 Paper: Blank sheets (A4 or A3 format, no grid lines) 🔹 Artistic tools: Pencils, brushes, markers, or any medium of your choice ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💫 Guidance: This workshop is led by Ludovic, exploring inner alchemy through yoga and art therapy. 🪞 Let your true essence emerge, observe your inner reflection, and uncover the secrets your subconscious wishes to reveal. ✅ Reserve your spot now and embark on this transformative journey! **✨ Join Our Wellness Community** More on [https://www.yogasource.org](https://www.yogasource.org)

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!!

**Abstract:** This talk introduces a new high-level CUDA C++ library that brings functional, array-style programming to GPUs - without compromising performance. With a fluent API that slashes boilerplate and minimizes kernel launches, it enables you to write expressive, high-performance GPU code with up to 10× less code. This talk explores how functional patterns can unlock both clarity and speed in GPU development. **Speaker: Conor Hoekstra** Research Scientist at NVIDIA working on array programming models and languages. Creator of the [Parrot](https://nvlabs.github.io/parrot/) library (a high-level, array-based library with implicit GPU fusion). Extremely passionate about programming languages, algorithms, and beautiful code. Founder and organizer of the [Programming Languages Virtual Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/Programming-Languages-Toronto-Meetup/). Host of four podcasts and an avid conference speaker.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)! (Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity) **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in 25+ countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Mississauga Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

For several decades, scientists worldwide have described the impending future (and now, the present circumstance) as a “climate crisis” or a “climate emergency”. People now know that there is very little time to implement strategies to mitigate climate change before irreversible climate danger occurs. Given this, fear and despair seem like natural responses and motivators for action; we want to avoid, or at least mitigate, a future more apocalyptic than our present already is. However, hope might, alternatively, seem like a necessary tool for envisioning a safe and sustainable future as well, where climate justice is achieved. When it comes to the climate crisis, do you find yourself responding primarily with a sense of hope, or a sense of despair? Which of these responses do you see as being the more effective guiding sentiment when it comes to climate action? Join returning moderator Jasmine Tremblay D’Ettorre and Sophia Whicher at our next *Revisited* Curiosity Café, where we will explore the intricate relationship between these concepts in a discussion that is both thought-provoking and intriguing. We will explore the ethical – and emotional – dimensions of our responses to the climate crisis, so be ready to reflect, question, challenge, and expand your thinking! **Space is limited!** **Please obtain a “Pay-What-You-Can” ticket from Curiosity Café at [this link (click here)](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/curiosity-cafe-revisited-hope-despair-and-climate-action-tickets-1987289833388) to attend this event. You need a ticket to be admitted.** See the above link for more info about tickets and other options including a limited number of free tickets. Come and hang out with us, grab food, and read through our handout from 6-6:30pm. Our structured discussion will run from 6:30-8:30pm with a 10 minute break in the middle. Hope to see you there! *Every four(ish) weeks, we revisit a previous Curiosity Café. In this series, we will be repeating topics, sometimes with a slight twist, sometimes with the same questions (but rest assured, even if you went to the first iteration and the questions were exactly the same, the discussion will change based on who is in attendance. Maybe you’ve even changed too…).* ***__________________________________________________________________*** This event is brought to you by [Being and Becoming](https://beingnbecoming.org/), a Toronto based non-profit. We aim to create community around exploring everyday concepts and experiences so that we may live more intentional, thoughtful, and meaningful lives. We use philosophy as a tool with which we can come to a richer understanding of the world around us. By offering activities, spaces, and other opportunities for conversation and co-exploration, we hope to enable the meeting and fusion of individuals and their ideas. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background: indeed, we believe the journey is best undertaken alongside explorers from a variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Find out more about Being and Becoming [here](https://beingnbecoming.org/). About the Curiosity Café Series: For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to join us at our Curiosity Cafés and are wondering what they’re all about: every two weeks, we invite members of our community to come out to the Madison Avenue Pub to engage in a collaborative exploration of our chosen topic. Through these events, we aim to build our community of people who like to think deeply about life’s big questions, and provide each other with some philosophical tools to dig deeper into whatever it is we are most curious about.

**We are back to shooting for Spring.** **It’s been long overdue and too long a winter to wait any more.** **So considering the dead of winter is virtually gone, our theme will start at this Cemetery.** **I’ve been photographing these type of subjects for years, as tells a story and has a little drama if you convert to Black and White.** **We will be practicing the following.** **-composition** **-lighting** **-angles for drama** **-depth or lack there of** **If this does not intrigue you, we will also be exploring another location, to be announced only if you attend.** **Which will give you even more practice to build your portfolio.** **Bring your gear that could include flash, macro or prime lenses.** **If you have any further questions feel free to contact me.** **Please note the time of 4 pm.** **If you want to attend but can’t make it for this time, please contact me anyways.** **If there is a major consensus to move the time forward, I will do that.** **Look forward to to seeing you there** **Please note,** **I will be announcing a Special Outing for the following Sunday at 8:30 AM in Burlington**

Skip the endless swiping and meet real people, face to face. Get up to **20 mini dates** with like-minded singles (ages **30–45**) who meet our curated criteria — all in a **chic King West bar**. Structured, comfortable, and perfect for **introverts who prefer meaningful conversations** over small talk. **When:** Monday\, April 27\, 2026 \| 7:00pm – 10:00pm **Where:** Oria on King (220 King St W) **Tickets:** [\[Buy Here\]](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-april-speed-dating-for-professionals-ages-30-45-tickets-1985965490242?aff=meetup) **(must buy ticket from website - RSVP from Meetup doesn't count)** ✨ **What to Expect:** * A dedicated & experienced host/emcee – Andrea Lo * Fun icebreakers & guided introductions to warm up the room * Structured speed dating rounds (1–1.5 hrs – short & sweet) * Open mingling to reconnect with matches or meet anyone you missed * Digital match form for easy post-event follow-ups Can’t make it? Follow **[Toronto Dating Hub](https://www.torontodatinghub.com/)** for upcoming mixers & events!

**📸 Photo Day Under the Sakuras** Once a year High Park transforms into a blooming paradise — and it's the perfect time for soft, dreamy spring photos! **What to expect:** 🌸 Professional photoshoot among cherry blossoms 📸 Individual and group shots in beautiful locations ✨ Cozy atmosphere and gentle morning light for the perfect shot **How to prepare:** ✔ Clothing: light or pastel tones work best — they complement the spring mood ✔ Accessories: scarves, dresses, hats — anything that completes your look ✔ Be on time! Morning light is soft and magical We can't wait to capture the beauty of cherry blossom season with you! ‼ The event date may shift depending on when the sakuras bloom, but will remain on a weekend in the early morning. 👩‍🦰 Photographer: Lana, 15 years of experience 📅 Date: May 2, 2026 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Location: High Park

## Times & Location Saturday May 2nd 2025, – 1:00 p.m - 2:30pm Toronto, 100 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada We also have other FREE WALKS at Exhibition Place park, we are doing 3 photo walks in partnership with Exhibition Place Park this spring - please go to for alternative dates available [https://www.wtpg.ngo/courses](https://www.wtpg.ngo/courses) ## About the event Join us for a fun and FREE photo walk through Exhibition Place Park, this social and fun photo walk is great for all levels of photographers and types of cameras. Our meeting Place is right in front of the Princess Margaret Fountain and we will walk from there to do an 1 hour and 30 minute guided walk through the sakura blooms, our guides can give you tips on how to get the best possible images of the blooms and tips and tricks to take better images as well.

## Time & Location Apr 30, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Revprint Studio 205 , 146 Thirtieth St, Etobicoke, ON M8W 3C4, Canada you can purchase tickets here or on our website at www.wtpg.ngo ## About the event ### **Passion for Fashion 1960's edition Lighting Workshop** **Date:** Thursday, May 30th 2026 **Time:** 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM **Instructor:** *Phil Sutherland* – Elinchrom Ambassador & Executive Director, West Toronto Photography Group Model Anjali- gallery of images from previous workshop -This workshop features wardrobe selected by Adrianna Fulop and is a great selection of 1960's fashion    **Lighting Equipment:** Provided by **Elinchrom** **Location:** Revprint Studio 205 - 146 Thirtierth street unit 205 **Workshop Size:** Limited to **6 participants** #### **Workshop Overview** Join us for a fun and informative **Passion for Fashion photography lighting and shooting workshop** designed to help you build skills and portfolio images and technical skills in the art of Fashion lighting. Whether you’re new to studio photography or looking to refine your lighting technique, this hands-on session will guide you through essential tools, setups, and creative lighting approaches. This **three-hour, small-group workshop** ensures plenty of individual attention, shooting time, and opportunities to ask questions.   #### **What You’ll Learn** 1. **Studio Gear** A detailed overview of lighting equipment, modifiers, and how we will use them for each lighting set up we build as a group .. 2. **Studio Design & Setup**Understand how to plan and use studio space efficiently for portrait sessions. 3. **Modifiers & Light Quality** Explore how different modifiers affect your images as we utilize the Rotolaux modifiers from Elinchrom in studio. 4. **Building a Lighting Setup** As a group we will step-by-step construct professional portrait lighting setups using Elinchrom lights and modifiers. 5. **Hands-On Shooting Practice** Photograph our model Lilli in **multiple lighting setups that create strong and elegant lighting** —each participant will have one-on-one shooting time and instructor feedback. You will get some stunning images for your portfolio from the small group 3 hour portrait perfection lighting workshop #### **Who Should Attend** This workshop is ideal for photographers of all skill levels who want to: * Learn or refresh the fundamentals of portrait and studio lighting or pick up a few new tricks * Get hands-on experience with professional lighting equipment from Elinchrom * Practice creating and refining lighting setups that you can use to WOW clients * Build confidence shooting portraits in a studio environment while updating your portfolio #### **What to Bring** * A **DSLR or mirrorless camera** with a working hot-shoe * **Fresh batteries** and **formatted memory cards** * Your **favourite lens** (anything between 10mm–200mm works great) * Curiosity, creativity, and your passion for photography! #### **What’s Included** * Professional instruction and lighting gear provided by **Elinchrom** * Access to a variety of light modifiers: reflectors, umbrellas, softboxes, grids, snoots, and beauty dishes * A safe, supportive, and professional environment to learn and network * Dedicated time with the model for individual shooting opportunities \*\*Time is money, and we value yours.\*\*That’s why we keep our workshops efficient, informative, and fun—so you leave inspired, informed, and ready to light your next portrait session like a pro.

## Times & Location Saturday May 2nd 2025, – 1:00 p.m - 2:30pm Toronto, 100 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada We also have other FREE WALKS at Exhibition Place park, we are doing 3 photo walks in partnership with Exhibition Place Park this spring - please go to for alternative dates available [https://www.wtpg.ngo/courses](https://www.wtpg.ngo/courses) ## About the event Join us for a fun and FREE photo walk through Exhibition Place Park, this social and fun photo walk is great for all levels of photographers and types of cameras. Our meeting Place is right in front of the Princess Margaret Fountain and we will walk from there to do an 1 hour and 30 minute guided walk through the sakura blooms, our guides can give you tips on how to get the best possible images of the blooms and tips and tricks to take better images as well.

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

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TOPIC (TBD): Meeting Schedule: 1. 6:00 - Introduction, Meet New Members 2. 6:10 - Old Business 3. 6:20 - New Business 4. 6:30 - Pre-Shoot Briefing/Education 5. 7:15 - Break 6. 7:30 - Image Critique 7. 8:00 - Adjourn Pre-Shoot Brief/Education: NIK Collection 8 Image Critique: Previous Photoshoot Images (iPhone images and Christmas Cards). If anyone has images they would like critiqued, please provide them at the beginning of the meeting. Providing Images for Critique: For now, I will collect images at the beginning of the meeting on a USB memory stick. My computer has USB-C ports, so a USB-C memory stick or one with dual (USB-C / USB-A) ports will be needed. Images should follow these format rules: JPG - 80% quality or higher 132 dpi resolution 2048 pixels across the long edge Embedded colorspace - sRGB

**Session 01 - Lightroom Classic Fundamentals and Catalog Management** **Session 02 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 01** **Session 03 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 02** **Session 04 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 01** **Session 05 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 02** **Session 06 - Lightroom Classic Export Operations** **Session 07 - Lightroom Classic Print, Book, and Slide Modules** **Session 08 - Lightroom Classic Troubleshooting and Optimizing**

**Session 01 - Lightroom Classic Fundamentals and Catalog Management** **Session 02 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 01** **Session 03 - Lightroom Classic Library Module Part 02** **Session 04 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 01** **Session 05 - Lightroom Classic Develop Module Part 02** **Session 06 - Lightroom Classic Export Operations** **Session 07 - Lightroom Classic Print, Book, and Slide Modules** **Session 08 - Lightroom Classic Troubleshooting and Optimizing**

🌸 Mother’s Day deserves more than flowers 🌸 Join us for an elevated outdoor paint experience designed for creativity, connection, and unforgettable memories. ✨ Brushes & Brunch: Mother’s Day Garden Edition ✨ Beautiful garden vibes Brunch bites Signature refreshments Guided painting Soft music Luxury energy Whether you're celebrating your mother, your daughter, your friends, or simply honoring yourself — this experience is your invitation to slow down and create something beautiful. No painting experience needed — just bring your good energy. This is not your typical paint party. This is intentional. This is elevated. This is your moment. 🎟 Limited seating available to keep the experience intimate. Reserve your spot early https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brushes-brunch-a-curated-mothers-day-painting-experience-tickets-1987709930911