Cross-Country Skiing

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/lake-escape)** **Make your own adventure at this amazing getaway to Six Mile Lake Provincial Park, a stunning landscape that once inspired the brushes of Canada’s most prolific artist collective, the Group of Seven!** In the morning, we’ll spend some time meandering the hiking trails and finish with a group lunch. The afternoon is then your opportunity to create your own adventure. If you are looking for activities, you can rent a canoe or kayak to explore the lake’s many islands and hidden bays. For those who prefer a slower pace, the park’s three sandy beaches are ideal for lounging with a book or taking a refreshing dip in the clear water. The atmosphere for the day is relaxed, making it easy to drift between adventure and rest. Come along and dive in! Please note that any rental costs are not included in the price of your registration. **Highlights** **Sandy Beaches** \- With three beautiful\, sandy beaches to choose from\, finding a spot to soak up the sun is simple\. **Island Hopping** \- The lake is dotted with small islands and hidden inlets best explored by water\. Rent a canoe or kayak and navigate the refreshing summer waters\. **Summer Serenity** \- Whether you are wandering the forest trails\, swimming or paddling\, you’ll find that summer magic that makes Ontario so special\. **Event cost: $60+HST - $50 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/lake-escape)** **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/)***

**MEETUP POINT: Woodbine Park in front of the Beach Club - 1681 Lake Shore Blvd E** Join us for a 50km bike ride in the city. Don't worry it's flat! Led by Italo who is an experienced cyclist and leader, so you will be in good hands. It's lots of fun and not too far! The ride begins at Woodbine park and ends nearby for a social and lunch. (I'll keep you posted on where it will be.) Please come prepared with the right riding gear which means not a commuter bike. This wouldn't be a beginner bike ride. Bring lots of water and snacks. Helmets obviously a must! [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53737876](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53737876)

Our hike leader is Carol Pyke. Our plan is to hike east, to Waterdown, and Grindstone Falls. If it has been raining, we will hike west to Borer's Falls, which is less muddy. Until we announce otherwise, we are *not* meeting at Yonge and York Mills (Old York Mills Road). If you need a ride or some passengers, arrange car pooling in the messages below. Car pooling is good for drivers. You get to meet people. You get a navigator. You get your gas costs defrayed a bit. Starting from westbound on the QEW... 1. Take the QEW west to Highway 403 west (Hamilton) to Highway 6 north. 2. Go north on Highway 6 for approximately six kilometres, to the lights at Dundas Street. 3. Turn right (west) onto Dundas Street and drive about 700 metres. 4. Turn right into the plaza. This is 50-92 Dundas Street East. It has a Rona and a Walmart store. 5. Drive south to the back of the plaza, between Staples and Rona, and then park. You should be right at the edge of the quarry to access the trail. Google Maps: [88 Dundas Street East, Dundas, Ontario L9H 7K6](https://goo.gl/maps/zSaHYw7GPbYLKq8G6)10

**Acro Yoga at Withrow Park with Isabelle** Saturdays at 1:30pm \| Drop\-in welcome \| By donation Join [Isabelle and Stuart](https://www.instagram.com/button.belle.acro/) every Saturday afternoon at Withrow Park for an outdoor acro yoga class. The class is for beginners with no (or very little) experience. No partner is needed. Each week we'll cover a few fundamental poses during the class, then we open it up into a community jam from 2pm-5pm so you can put what you learned into practice and connect with others. Bring a mat or sarong/towel and a water bottle, and come ready to play!

MEETUP POINT: 300 kingston Rd, Pickering This is a quick [..2.5..hour](http://..2.5..hour/) hike up and down focusing on building cardio and calf muscles. Same place every Saturday and same hills where we increase the number of repetitions each week. This is your time to bring it on! Just for fun you could bring a loaded backpack!

**AcroYoga in High Park 🌿** *with Valerie McLean (She/Her)* ☀️ **13-Week Summer AcroYoga Fusion Series** Join us for a progressive 13-week journey through the foundations and flow of AcroYoga. This series is designed for beginners and intermediate practitioners, with progressions and challenges offered for different experience levels. No partner required. **Please [SIGN UP here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/acroyoga-in-high-park-summer-season-tickets-1990745151337?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) before the class** or through e-transfer to val.s.mclean@gmail.com 📍 **High Park - [exact location](https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B039'09.8%22N+79%C2%B028'01.0%22W/@43.652717,-79.466937,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.652717!4d-79.466937?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** ⚡ Spots are limited — reserve your spot today! **Sundays \| 1 PM– 2 PM** **June 21 — Acro Fusion Kickoff** **June 28 — First Flight** **July 5 — Couch Pose Foundations** **July 12 — Side Acro & Cartwheel Skills** **July 19 — Throne Progressions** **July 26 — Inversions** **August 2 — Bat Flow** **August 9 — Star Pose** **August 16 — Reverse Star & Side Star** **August 23 — Acro Meets Acrobatics** **August 30 — High Bird & Pose Linking** **September 6 — Introduction to Washing Machines** **September 13 — Community Jam & Choreography** *Click on date for read more about the focus of the classes* 💫 **Free AcroJam after class (stay & play!)** 🌿 **Who Is This For?** • Beginners welcome • Intermediate practitioners welcome • No partner required • Progressions offered for different experience levels • Inclusive, consent-based environment 📍 **High Park - [exact location](https://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B039'09.8%22N+79%C2%B028'01.0%22W/@43.652717,-79.466937,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d43.652717!4d-79.466937?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** 🌳 In light rain or heat, we’ll be under the trees 🎪 Look for the **bright orange fly**

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-foraging)** **Knowing how to safely and sustainably forage is one of the oldest skills there is, and one that's been largely lost in modern life.** This one-day workshop will reconnect you with the wild plants growing all around us. You'll learn how to spot, identify and confidently harvest a range of common edibles, alongside developing the kind of attentive eye that turns every walk in the woods into something richer. You will learn: * How to identify Ontario's most common wild edibles by their leaves, flowers, roots and seasonal cycles * How to tell edible plants apart from their toxic lookalikes * Where to look for different types of edibles * The principles of ethical and sustainable foraging **Who It's For:** Anyone curious about the food growing right under our feet. No prior foraging experience required. For those with some background, this is a great chance to fill in gaps and build confidence with new species. **About this series:** The Survivalist Series is an expert-led set of courses designed to develop applicable and life-saving skills in the outdoors. Keep your eyes peeled for more courses on many other topics as they become available. ***NB: Foraging comes with its own set of risks. For the purposes of this class, we do not condone the consumption of any wild edibles.*** **Highlights** **Expert Instruction –** Our amazing expert guide will teach you everything you need to know in a safe and approachable way. **Wild Edibles Library –** Build a working knowledge of the most common wild plants in our region, along with the lookalikes you'll want to avoid. **Sustainable Harvesting –** Learn the rules of ethical foraging so you can take only what you need without harming the ecosystems you're walking through. **Event cost: $80+HST (for explorer members) - $40 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/intro-foraging)** **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/)***

5K every week till the snows come down! Or try to! We'll meet by the track. I'll be there early to warm up. We will start the 5K exactly at 9:30am. As mentioned in the About Us, * Using the park track we can all go at our own pace and never really be left behind unless we all finish way ahead of you. :D I think an hour is enough time to dedicate to the run. I'm pretty slow, so you will likely have me around for most of the hour. * Members are free to leave the run whenever they want. * Bring your kids, your pets, your partners, etc. * All encouraged to stick around afterwards and enjoy the park or neighbourhood on your own. * Let's get stronger, healthier and foster a great community at the same time. We also welcome runners who are not in our neighbourhood and want to join us spiritually and run from their own neighbourhoods. :-) Imagine how much healthier and communal the world would be if we all stopped for an hour once in a while to run together; re-centring and re-charging together?

**BE AN EXPLORER THIS SUMMER! SET SAIL FOR NORWAY ICELAND SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND** **EVERYONE CAN PACK THEIR BAGS WITH THIS INCREDIBLE GROUP PRICE!** **JUNE 21 2026** **(905) 471 7843 or email traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com** **11 Nights 8 Ports INCREDIBLE GROUP PRICED CABINS!** **4 DAYS ONLY! SAVE $250.00 OFF the Price of the Group Cabin! -until Monday February 2 at 5:00pm** **2 for 1 Priced Air! - Per person air is ONLY $951.14 per person all in - price can change at any time!** Picture of the iconic Icelandic waterfall Sejialandsfoss - You can walk behind it! **PERK'S GALORE** **NORWEGIAN'S BRAND NEW CRUISE PERK PLUS PACKAGE** **Call me to deposit (905) 471 7843** SEE JAW DROPPING SCENERY AT EVERYTURN NORWAY - The land of the Vikings - don't forget the incredible fjords! ICELAND - See Iceland in the summer months - the waterfalls are amazing - the country is dramatic, volcanic, untouched and mystical SCOTLAND -Visit the Scottish highlands and the castles - it is majestic and historic ENGLAND - Immersive yourself in the Pomp and Pageantry that make up London CRUISE ADVENTURE - June 21 - July 2 2026 Call me at (905) 471 7843 to book or email traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com **PORTS OF CALL - IT WILL BE AN ADVENTURE!** June 21 2026 South Hampton England 5:00pm June 22 Fun Day at Sea June 23 South Queensferry Edinburgh Scotland 7:00am June 24 Invergordon (Inverness) Scotland 7:00am June 25 Fun Day at Sea June 26 Maloy Norway 7:00am June 27 Alesund Norway 7:00am June 28 Fun Day at Sea June 29 Akureyri Iceland 8:00am June 30 Isafjordur Iceland 9:00am July 1 Reykjavik Iceland 8:00am July 2 Reykjavik Iceland 8:00am Final Payment February 21 2026 **PRICING** INSIDE CABIN $1270.51 + Port $626.84 + Tax $503.15 TOTAL =$2400.50 2 Perks OCEAN VIEW $2186.55 + Port $626.85+ Tax $503.15 =$3316.64 4 Perks BALCONY $3421.45+ Port $626.85 + Tax $294.2 =$4363.17 4 Perks SOLO CABINS - YES I HAVE A FEW! Inside Cabin including Port and Taxes - $4363.17 NEED A ROOMMATE? JUST ASK. We are on the Norwegian Star Final Payment February 21 2026 Package A Perks Beverage or Soda Package \* Under 21 Only Premium Beverage Package\* Ultimate Specialty Dining Package - 1 Dinner \* $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin Internet Package - 150 Minutes per Person Or Package B Perks $100.00 US On Board Credit per cabin $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin Internet Package - 150.00 minutes per person 10 Professional Photo Package per Cabin **ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ITINERARY - YOU WILL SEE SO MUCH!!!** **FLIGHT** $951.14 WOW includes all taxes and fees. TORONTO TO LONDON ICELAND TO TORONTO **IMPORTANT NEW AIR RULE** \- If you book Norwegian Air you must book at least one night pre sailing date\. NOTE You can fly up to 2 days pre and or post - Once you make payment for your flight on February 21 no changes can be made to your flight schedule. You will receive your flight 30 + days before the cruise, probably before that. Norwegian is now offering specialized bookings through their air department - ask me for details. I need Credit Card Expiry and 3 Digit Code Name as it appears on your Passport Mailing Address Phone Number Date of Birth All Information is private and not shared **INSURANCE IS SO IMPORTANT** \- I will speak to you personally Hope you can join us for this incredible vacation \* 20 Gratuity on Dining and Beverage Package Staff Gratuity not included **CANCELLATION:POLICY** 120 Days Prior - No Penalty 119 to 106 Days - 25% Penalty 105 to 91 Days -50% Penalty 90-61 Days -75% Penalty 60 Days or less 100% Penalty. BOOKING Call me at (905) 471 7843 or email me at [leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca](mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca) \*20% Gratuity on Beverage Packages and Dining Staff Gratuity not included Please make sure you are full insured - ask me for details. CRUISE FIRST CERTIFICATE - Deposit $250.00 Canadian and Norwegian will match your deposit with $250.00 FREE $$$$ Total deposit $500.00!!!! If you cancel the cruise the full $500.00 will go back to your Norwegian Latitude Account for another cruise booking. You keep the free money and there is no expiry date. The deposit does not go back to your credit card. You need a Passport with minimum 6 months remaining from date of arrival. Prices/itinerary can change any time. Travel Agency Nexion 380 Wellington St Tower B 6th Floor London #67927204 (519) 660 6966 LeeAnn (905) 471 7843

Join us for a friendly game of Volleyball in **Antibes Park**. All experience levels are welcome... Weather permitting! :) See you on the net!

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)

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Join us for a Discount Tuesday / Choose Your Movie event to see your choice of the A24 thriller THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD or the latest animated adventure in the always great series, TOY STORY 5! Should be a winner either way! Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD: This thriller from A24 is being called a dark adaptation of the 17th-century ballad Robin Hood's Death. It follows an aged Robin Hood in the hands of a mysterious woman after being critically injured as he grapples with his past life of crime and murder. The film is written / directed by Michael Sarnoski and stars Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett and Noah Jupe. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlSDDuWxO_0&t=1s TOY STORY 5: The fifth installment of what is quite possibly the best animated series ever! With something for everyone, this animated adventure faces a new crisis as 8-year old Bonnie has become enamored with the new favorite plaything, a frog-like tablet named Lilypad! The film stars returning cast members Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Keanu Reeves, and Melissa Villaseñor, along with newcomers Greta Lee, Conan O'Brien, Craig Robinson, Matty Matheson, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino and Ernie Hudson. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c51ND9Hdbw0 PLAN: For those seeing TOY STORY 5, please purchase your ticket for the 7:00pm showing and meet in the bar area starting at 6:30pm! For those seeing THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD, please purchase your ticket for the 7:10pm showing and meet in the bar area starting at 6:30pm! Discount Tuesday ticket prices are $6 for ROBIN HOOD and $8 for TS5 (because it’s on their Ultra Screen) when you join Marcus Rewards and use the app. Marcus Rewards is FREE and also includes a FREE popcorn on Discount Tuesday showings. Tickets moving FAST so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your movie of choice and seat number in the Comments section of this event. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.