Crucible

**\*\*Please note, tickets to this event can be purchased at the Toronto Fringe website (RSVP'ing on the Meetup does NOT mean you have a ticket to attend the show). Tickets here:** **https://www.fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/many-happy-returns** Hey! The leader of our Meetup, Julie, has a super-fun immersive show! Check out the details: Rewrite history at this smash hit, immersive time travel adventure, Winner of No Proscenium’s 2025 Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work! Time Travellers, your mission: infiltrate and manipulate a 1926 New Year’s Eve speakeasy, retrieving ten historical artifacts - or stay trapped in a time loop. Dress to impress, secure a cocktail, make new friends, and team up for this thrilling escapade! Every choice reveals novel timelines; no two missions are alike - return to uncover more secrets! 30-minute cocktail reception to meet co-operatives, 60-minute caper! 19+ This isn't a traditional escape room, but it has puzzle elements, such as manipulating party events to try to get all 10 historical items in time! It has been described as a Rubik's Cube of people, and like an escape room, it is a timed challenge in which you must try to complete a specific goal. Use teamwork to learn, plan, and solve this mystery before your time travel abilities wear off! Will you succeed? Or will you find yourself in an endless loop in this race against the clock?! **Reviews & Accolades:** \*Winner - No Proscenium’s “Immie” Audience Award for Outstanding Immersive Work (2025) \*From the award-winning director of "Meet Cute" (Best of Fringe) and creator of Sorry 'Bout That. (Fringe Top 5) \*Sold-out audiences across Toronto! \*Immersive and interactive - your decisions create the outcome of the adventure! \*Make new friends! \*Come back and join us again to experience new storylines - every visit is unique! "I had such an amazing time at this production... These performers are masterful... If you're feeling like a fun and glamourous night out, Many Happy Returns is the show for you!..."You definitely don't want to miss out on Many Happy Returns." -Janine Marley, A View from the Box "The brilliance of Many Happy Returns lies in the many branches of the story... A genuine sense of camaraderie as we unlocked pieces of the puzzle... a time loop I'd happily experience over and over and over again." -Katrina Lat, Toronto Curator, No Proscenium "Better than an escape room!" -Audience Testimonial **Show Dates/Times:** June 30, cocktail reception 7:15 pm, heist 7:45 pm; Wed, July 1, cocktail reception 4 pm, heist 4:30 pm; Thurs, July 2, cocktail reception 10 pm, heist 10:30 pm; Sun, July 5, cocktail reception 9 pm, heist 9:30 pm; Mon, July 6, cocktail reception 7:15 pm, heist 7:45 pm; Tues, July 7, cocktail reception 7:15 pm, heist 7:45 pm; Thurs, July 9, cocktail reception 6:45 pm, heist 7:15 pm; Sun, July 12, cocktail reception 2 pm, heist 2:30 pm See you there!

**Note: I recommend you buy your tickets as soon as possible, as the good shows always sell out in advance.** **On Tuesday, June 30th, see the opening night of YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery at Tarragon Theatre**. From the creators of the Best of Fringe winning hit show 'Entrances and Exits' and the highly acclaimed 'Murder at the Winterhouse' comes a new improvised whodunit where you’re in control. In 'You Choose', the audience decides who the murderer is while our improvisers remain in the dark! Hot off Howland's 10 Dora Award nominations last week, tickets for their next show ***YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery*** created by Howland's **Ruth Goodwin** and Second City's **Liz Johnston** are now on sale. Howland returns to the **Toronto Fringe Festival** and **The Tarragon Theatre** with a brand-new improvised adventure where every performance is shaped by the audience. You'll make the choices. We'll deal with the consequences. Featuring an all-star cast of comedians, improvisers, and Second City alumni. ***YOU CHOOSE*** is a fast-paced, hilarious, and completely unscripted show where no two performances will ever be the same. **Purchase *YOU CHOOSE: An Improvised Murder Mystery* on Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm.** **COST** Adults: $19 includes service charges If there are Rush tickets, they will be posted online that morning. Cost is $14 + service charge Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 Ticket Policy: All sales are final. **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP, confirming if you will join for food/drinks after. Everyone goes on the Waitlist until they post they have purchased their ticket.** * **[Purchase](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/you-choose-improvised-murder-mystery) your own ticket for Tuesday June 30, 2026 at 7pm and post you have your ticket in the Comment section. I will then move you to attending.** * All tickets are general admission A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 2 days prior and cancellations may result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet us at: 6:30pm in the line for The Tarragon Theatre Main Space at 30 Bridgman Ave,** **Show Starts**: 7pm (Note: Latecomers may be admitted into the theatre at select moments during this performance. Re-entry will be permitted.) Length: 60 minutes (no intermission) After: meet at the same spot to head out for dinner Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 1!** Join us for one or two shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features a thought-provoking new Canadian drama, and a delightful Roaring Twenties musical comedy. Best of all, the performances are at Factory Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***SOLD OUT 7:15 p.m.*** **[The Vine that Withers](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/vine-withers)** *Drama* * An original new Canadian drama by May Tartoussy that explores timely themes of immigration, identity, economic pressure and the difficult choices people make while trying to build a life in Toronto. * A character-driven story set in a small café, focusing on relationships and moral compromise rather than spectacle, making it a strong choice for audiences who appreciate thoughtful, realistic drama. * Offers a perspective and set of experiences that are underrepresented on Canadian stages, examining the challenges of starting over and pursuing stability in an increasingly difficult world. * Factory Theatre – Studio – 125 Bathurst Street (Queen-Bathurst) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/125+Bathurst+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5V+2R2/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34de1db5ece7:0x1a198efa3ee7bf95?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * Runtime: 60 mins * Ends: 8:15 p.m. ***9:15 p.m.*** **[1920s Walking Around in a Dream](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/1920s-walking-around-dream)** *Musical* * Written by award-winning playwright Natalie Kaye, whose 2025 Fringe hit *With Victor & Priscilla* earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. * A witty Roaring Twenties musical comedy inspired by *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, featuring songs by Cole Porter, Fats Waller and Jerome Kern in new arrangements. * Produced by Unspoken Theatre in its 15th season, making it one of the stronger pedigree musical productions at this year's Fringe. * **[Video](https://youtu.be/KI273hNoub0)** * Factory Theatre – Mainspace – 125 Bathurst Street (Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/place/125+Bathurst+St,+Toronto,+ON+M5V+2R2/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x882b34de1db5ece7:0x1a198efa3ee7bf95?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111)** * Runtime: 60 mins * Ends: 10:15 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

Grief is often labelled as a negative emotion to be avoided, if at all possible. But many identify grief as a marker of love — a continuation or expression of it. And insofar as we experience loss, grief seems like the most fitting response. This suggests that there is something good and important about grief, even if it is painful. But what *is* grief? When we grieve, whom or what are we actually grieving? And what can our experiences of grief tell us about the value of whom or what we are grieving (or, indeed, the value of grief itself)? Together, we’ll consider what role grief can and should play in our lives, beginning with our lived experiences and ending with an investigation of grief over time. In addition to the questions above, our exploration will be guided by the following: * Whom or what can we grieve? * What are the similarities and differences between different kinds of grief? * Despite being painful, why is grief important? * Is love worth the pain of grief? Where do you draw the line? * In your life, what has helped you to grieve? What has hindered your grief? * What makes grief more or less possible in different circumstances, with access to different resources? Why might it be important for us to make more space for grief? * How can grief isolate us? How can it bring us together? * Does grief diminish over time, or do we grow around it? * Is the point of grief to get over a loss? Can you ever complete grief? * Why does grief diminish in cases where the person, relationship, or thing continues to matter to us? Join co-moderators Alexandra Gustafson and Adrian Ma on Tuesday, June 30th, to explore these questions and more. (This is a discussion-based event intended to provide a space to collaboratively explore the concept of grief, such that we may gain a better understanding of what it is and of our own experiences of it. However, this event is *not* intended to be a place for engaging *in* the process of grieving: although of course this might happen (and it’s okay if it does), please note that the moderators have philosophical and event-leading expertise, but aren’t equipped to provide therapeutic support/emotional counselling.) **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-grief-tickets-1992389203742) 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! ***__________________________________________________________________________*** 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.

**Are third spaces dead....(like this book club was for the last year)?** Short-Read Socials are back! Come meet with like-minded and unlikeminded people to talk about the topic of the month. This time, we're thinking about **third spaces, socialization, and community-building.** *How has socialization changed with modern urban living and the rise of social media? Have commercialization and high cost of living killed third spaces? How do (or should) we actually build communities now?* \-\-\- **How does it work?** * The event is casual. You can talk to anyone there with or without our prompt sheets, either about the month's topic or about whatever you want. * Open philosophical discussion, including for controversial topics, is welcome but be respectful :) * If you've read/watched/heard anything related to the topic of the month, feel free to bring it in! Not necessarily physically, but you can if you want... * If not, here are some thought-provoking reads to start you off (read as many or as few as you want): * On third spaces: * [Are commercial “third places” a dying breed?](https://spacing.ca/toronto/2024/04/26/are-commercial-third-places-a-dying-breed/) * [the modern third space is in your phone](https://maansiwritesstuff.substack.com/p/the-modern-third-space-is-in-your) * Who's creating third spaces? (slightly more interesting imo) * [From sauna socials to run clubs: Are community event leaders the new influencers?](https://archive.is/20260320083437/https://www.vogue.com/article/from-sauna-socials-to-run-clubs-are-community-event-leaders-the-new-influencers#selection-1275.0-1275.81) * [“The more I give away, the better the bar does”: Why Danu Social House wants to become the city’s first community-owned watering hole](https://torontolife.com/food/danu-social-house-community-owned-co-op-bar/) * Bonus: [Why do Torontonians love to line up? Expert says there’s many reasons, including making friends](https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/why-do-torontonians-love-to-line-up-expert-says-theres-many-reasons/) * Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments!

ABCD Reads "**[Reading Lolita in Tehran](https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C191026)**", a Memoir in Books by Azar Nafisi. [[RESULTS](https://opavote.com/results/5367401513484288) of the poll for this event] **:: ABOUT THE BOOK ::** "Every Thursday morning for two years in the Islamic Republic of Iran, a bold and inspired teacher named Azar Nafisi secretly gathered seven of her most committed female students to read forbidden Western classics. As Islamic morality squads staged arbitrary raids in Tehran, fundamentalists seized hold of the universities, and a blind censor stifled artistic expression, the girls in Azar Nafisi's living room risked removing their veils and immersed themselves in the worlds of Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Henry James, and Vladimir Nabokov. In this extraordinary memoir, their stories become intertwined with the ones they are reading. Reading Lolita in Tehran is a remarkable exploration of resilience in the face of tyranny and a celebration of the liberating power of literature." (from [Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7603.Reading_Lolita_in_Tehran)) "Azar Nafisi’s engrossing Reading Lolita in Tehran is the sort of book that ruins the sleep of those in charge of placing books in bookstores. Where to shelve it? Under literary criticism? No, for although it subjects a number of classics to revealing scrutiny, that would miss much of its point. Under memoirs? Similar problems: although its story is intertwined with the life of its author, it is not that life. Women’s issues or feminism would not be entirely out of place—the main characters who both act and suffer in this book are female—but again, in such a classification something would be lacking. A mischievous soul might stash it under book groups, which would be about as close as my college library’s choice of veterinary medicine for Hemingway’s Death in the Afternoon: there is a book group in Reading Lolita, but it is more like a life raft than an after-work social gathering." (from [ReviewCanada](https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2003/09/the-book-lovers-tale/), written by Margaret Atwood) **:: ABOUT THE EVENT ::** You are welcome to arrive 30 minutes before the event and stay 30 minutes or longer afterward to connect with other attendees outside the book talk. Please ensure you have read the book before attending (though finishing any book is not a barrier to participating, as long as you don't mind spoilers). First-time attendees can join for free. If the event is full, we maintain an unofficial waitlist. Please send [Michael](https://www.meetup.com/members/55295192/) a direct message for more information, in either case. We request a $3 contribution from regular attendees to help cover our monthly meetup costs. **:: ABOUT OUR NEXT BOOK ::** At the end of each event, we will ask for nominees for our next book. If you have a good one in mind, please ensure it is between 200-400 pages long, available from the Toronto Public Library, and counts as contemporary literary fiction (though these are not hard and fast rules). When enough nominees are collected, Michael will send the members a direct message with a link where you can vote.

Our favourite trivia host, Simon from Are You Smarter than a Scottish Guy, is at One-Eyed Jack's (287 Richmond Road - between Spadina and Peter Streets). The beer selection is starting to improve, with several KLB selections; their food menu is very good [https://www.oneeyedjackpub.com/torontomenu](https://www.oneeyedjackpub.com/torontomenu). They have a set of Trivia Night specials, including wings with lots of flavours. The trivia starts at 7:00pm with first question around 7:15 pm. We have a set of pair of tables reserved under Steve. Serious RSVPs only as no-shows prevent us from fielding a complete team. Top prizes is a gift certificate for the next visit. Other prizes are a free round for the table and nachos. There is also a small prize for best team name, so put on your creative hat; the host seems to like puns and prefers short team names. Let's have some fun, eat some wings, and hopefully win!

**CANADA DAY BOAT CRUISE** **SET SAIL ON A TALL SHIP ON CANADA DAY WEDNESDAY JULY 1 11:30AM** **OPTIONAL PATIO LUNCH** JOIN ME AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS! IF YOU CAN - WEAR SOMETHING RED!!! Hi Everyone! IT would not be summer without sailing at Harbourfront! In fact over 3000 people have sailed on the Kajama with me since I started doing events! My first sail with a group was June 2001. CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WITH SOME NEW FRIENDS ON LAKE ONTARIO. IT IS A FABULOUS EXPERIENCE! THIS WILL SELL OUT SO BOOK EARLY! It is a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on the water! Great music - FABULOUS cocktails - food also available - Help to Hoist a Sail! Catch those Summer Vibes and Cool Breezes out on the water HINT - Early time is less busy **CANADA DAY WEDNESDAY JULY 1** 11:30am Boarding 12:00pm Sail Return 1:30pm I will be giving out bracelets so you can find our group on the ship and at lunch. Optional Patio Lunch at Harbourfront or Food Court Lunch This is your chance to get on board one of Toronto's best attractions and sail the Kajama, a traditional 165 foot three mast Schooner boat cruise. Toronto's only Tall Ship boat cruise. I have been organizing this event since I started my original group in 2001 so it is a fitting place to celebrate. This is my 26th year sailing! Come and Join us! Friends and family welcome! Nothing says SUMMER like being out on Lake Ontario - and stunning views of the waterfront. Sit back and relax, perhaps with a cold drink from the fully licensed bar, as you set sail on Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario. You might even have a chance hoist the sails! Join us afterwards for lunch or an adult beverage on the patio. 235 Queens Quay West - lots of Green P Parking or take transit HOW TO FIND ME - I will be standing outside the ticket booth with a straw hat. Transit: From Union Station you can take either the 509 or 510 streetcar two stops to Harbourfront Centre stop. Once you are off the streetcar, walk south towards the water. Or walk directly from Union Station about 15 minutes Kajama is docked directly behind the Harbourfront Centre and the Power Plant buildings. Please give yourself lots of time to park. Some of the cheapest parking is at Loblaws - about a 15 minute walk - 10 Lower Jarvis - can be reached directly off Queens Quay Please send an E Transfer to [[leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca](mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca)]([mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca](http://mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca/)) using only this password E Transfer Question What will be celebrating? Answer Canada Cruise $42.00 + $5.46 HST = $1.50 SC = $49.00 ONLY USE THIS PASSWORD- I cannot buy your tickets if you send me a different password Any questions please email me at [traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com](mailto:traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com) My cell phone for this day only is (416) 427 7843 otherwise call me in the office. at (905) 471 7843 before the sail. Please keep this email - you have everything you need to meet me at the event. Cancellation - No refunds but I will send out an email to sell your space if you have to cancel or you can transfer to someone else. Hope to see you there! LeeAnn

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Explorer Pass is available. Get it now for $125.00 for 1 year of unlimited tours, email** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** **for more information or for signing up!\*\*** \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket amount when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com** First it was **Ambrose Small** and my team of brilliant detectives who tried to figure it all out. The walkers on this tour just about cracked the case. Well done my detectives. But your smarts are needed again however. The Harley Karulis Detective Agency needs your help! The famous murder of Burt Massey on Walmer Road awaits your inspection. This time we are needed as **jurors** to figure the case out and add a fresh perspective. Are you up for this interactive game once again? The story shocked the city back in February of 1915. How a young teenage maid shot and killed her boss on Walmer Road in the Annex made headlines across Canada and around the world. But it was the name of that boss that made people gasp, the Massey family, from the famous music hall of the same name on Shuter Street in downtown Toronto! And people talked and tried to come up with explanations. But the following trial exposed the undercurrents of Toronto life, and the class system that was in place. This trial changed Toronto at a crucial time in its history. The first World War was raging in Europe, and residents of the city now had something else to think about. Murder! How this could have happened to an upper middle class family in the centre of Toronto, the Annex neighbourhood was rife with theory and fears. This walking tour/game takes participants back in time to the 1915 trial and explores the many sites associated with the trial and the personalities involved. You will be introduced to 15 historic characters and each has their own dark secrets, it will be up to you to render a **verdict** in this case. Guilty, or Not Guilty, and was the trial fair, those are the questions that need answering! Are you up for it? Sites like the National Club and the Toronto Club, Old City Hall and the Morgue are explored and their stories exposed. **This tour requires a PRESTO card for TTC as this tour uses transit to get around the city for stops outside the downtown core. One could call it a hop on hop off walking tour!** Our walk begins on the steps of Old City Hall at the northeast corner of Bay Street and Queen Street West. We end the tour at the site of the murder in the Annex for the reading of the verdict! Just like in the Ambrose Small case, we end where it all begins! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person. Please get your tickets early if you would like to attend. \*\* **Please note: Please e-transfer the ticket price when booking your space for this tour! You can e-transfer to the following email at:** **torontohistorywalks@gmail.com**

**CANADA DAY BOAT CRUISE** **SET SAIL ON A TALL SHIP ON CANADA DAY WEDNESDAY JULY 1 11:30AM** **OPTIONAL PATIO LUNCH** JOIN ME AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS! IF YOU CAN - WEAR SOMETHING RED!!! Hi Everyone! IT would not be summer without sailing at Harbourfront! In fact over 3000 people have sailed on the Kajama with me since I started doing events! My first sail with a group was June 2001. CELEBRATE CANADA DAY WITH SOME NEW FRIENDS ON LAKE ONTARIO. IT IS A FABULOUS EXPERIENCE! THIS WILL SELL OUT SO BOOK EARLY! It is a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on the water! Great music - FABULOUS cocktails - food also available - Help to Hoist a Sail! Catch those Summer Vibes and Cool Breezes out on the water HINT - Early time is less busy **CANADA DAY WEDNESDAY JULY 1** 11:30am Boarding 12:00pm Sail Return 1:30pm I will be giving out bracelets so you can find our group on the ship and at lunch. Optional Patio Lunch at Harbourfront or Food Court Lunch This is your chance to get on board one of Toronto's best attractions and sail the Kajama, a traditional 165 foot three mast Schooner boat cruise. Toronto's only Tall Ship boat cruise. I have been organizing this event since I started my original group in 2001 so it is a fitting place to celebrate. This is my 26th year sailing! Come and Join us! Friends and family welcome! Nothing says SUMMER like being out on Lake Ontario - and stunning views of the waterfront. Sit back and relax, perhaps with a cold drink from the fully licensed bar, as you set sail on Toronto Harbour and beautiful Lake Ontario. You might even have a chance hoist the sails! Join us afterwards for lunch or an adult beverage on the patio. 235 Queens Quay West - lots of Green P Parking or take transit HOW TO FIND ME - I will be standing outside the ticket booth with a straw hat. Transit: From Union Station you can take either the 509 or 510 streetcar two stops to Harbourfront Centre stop. Once you are off the streetcar, walk south towards the water. Or walk directly from Union Station about 15 minutes Kajama is docked directly behind the Harbourfront Centre and the Power Plant buildings. Please give yourself lots of time to park. Some of the cheapest parking is at Loblaws - about a 15 minute walk - 10 Lower Jarvis - can be reached directly off Queens Quay Please send an E Transfer to [[leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca](mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca)]([mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca](http://mailto:leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca/)) using only this password E Transfer Question What will be celebrating? Answer Canada Cruise $42.00 + $5.46 HST = $1.50 SC = $49.00 ONLY USE THIS PASSWORD- I cannot buy your tickets if you send me a different password Any questions please email me at [traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com](mailto:traveltheworldhorizons@gmail.com) My cell phone for this day only is (416) 427 7843 otherwise call me in the office. at (905) 471 7843 before the sail. Please keep this email - you have everything you need to meet me at the event. Cancellation - No refunds but I will send out an email to sell your space if you have to cancel or you can transfer to someone else. Hope to see you there! LeeAnn

🎭 **Join us at** **Toronto Fringe Festival - Day 5!** Join us for one, two or three shows at today's Fringe. Today's lineup features an interactive comedy experience, a thought-provoking drama about AI and human connection, and a fascinating true-crime-inspired play based on the story of Canadian Olympian-turned-fugitive Ryan Wedding. Best of all, all three performances are at Sweet Action Theatre, so there's no need to travel between venues. Click on "read more" below for full details. 📅 **Today's Schedule** ***3 p.m.*** **[2-Man, No Show, Balls Out](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/2-man-no-show-balls-out)** *Comedy* * Created by acclaimed Fringe comedy duo 2-MAN NO-SHOW, whose previous work earned a five-star review from NOW Magazine and built a reputation for inventive, highly physical comedy. * Features performers Ken Hall (Netflix/TBS) and Isaac Kessler in an interactive "ClownProv" experience that promises to be one of the festival's most unique and audience-driven comedy events. * Known for breaking the fourth wall and embracing absurdity, making it a strong choice for audiences looking for something completely different from traditional stand-up or scripted comedy. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 3:55 p.m. ***4:45 p.m.*** **[Imagined Love](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/imagined-love)** *Drama* * Created and performed by Tamara Almeida, an accomplished Canadian actor, playwright and screenwriter whose work has appeared on television, film and stage, bringing strong professional credentials to this intimate Fringe production. * Features dramaturgy by Haley McGee, one of Canada's most acclaimed contemporary theatre creators and a Dora Award-winning artist known for innovative and emotionally intelligent storytelling. * Explores one of today's most relevant topics—the growing role of artificial intelligence in our emotional lives—through a deeply human story about loneliness, heartbreak and connection. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 55 mins * Ends: 5:40 p.m. ***6:30 p.m.*** **[El Jefe](https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/show/el-jefe)** *Drama* * Inspired by the astonishing true story of Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who went from representing Canada at the Olympics to becoming one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. * Written and directed by Nate Simpson, the play explores themes of ambition, morality and the seductive appeal of fame through a clever confrontation between a young athlete and his future criminal self. * A uniquely Canadian story that combines true crime, sports history and psychological drama, making it one of the most intriguing original plays in this year's Fringe. * Sweet Action Theatre – 180 Shaw Street, Unit 106 (Shaw / Bathurst-Queen) * **[MAP](https://www.google.com/maps/@43.6468947,-79.4175449,16z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)** * 60 mins * Ends: 7:30 p.m. *** 🎟️ **How to Attend** * **Step 1:** Sign up on this Meetup event page. * **Step 2:** Purchase your own Fringe ticket(s) for the performance(s) you wish to attend by clicking on the show links above and selecting the date/time we are going. If you need help, call the Fringe Box Office at **(416) 966-1062**. * **Step 3:** After buying your ticket(s), post a comment on this event page with the show(s) you'll attend. This helps Belinda know who to look for at the theatre. * ⚠️ **Important:** Signing up on this event page does **not** reserve or purchase a Fringe ticket. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. 💰 **Cost** * Most Fringe tickets are **$19** per show. Multi-show passes and other discount options are also available through Fringe. * There is no meetup fee. 📍 **Meetup Arrangements** * Meet Belinda in the theatre lineup about 30 minutes before showtime. * Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink cap.

We are now at **Yonge Sheppard Centre** in the **food court** near **Dazzle Mi**. We start a bit past 1pm, so if you're late, please find a seat and start writing -- we'd love to hear about your story or your day -- afterwards. :) **Coworking for writers in your area!** Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Travel / Parking info:** Public Transit: 1. Take the TTC subway to Sheppard-Yonge Station. 2. Use the Yonge St. Sheppard Ave exit **Driving & Parking:** Parking Entrance to Yonge Sheppard Centre is located on Greenfield Avenue and Doris Avenue. Accessible parking is available on P1, P3 and Concourse. Be sure to check for parking limits or fees. **Location:** We gather around the tables in the food court near **Dazzel Mi**. If you spot a group of people with laptops out, that’s probably us! **RSVP:** Please do RSVP. But be advised that seating is first-come, first-served, even if you have RSVP'd. Seats are not reserved and we can't control how many other people are in the cafe. **SCHEDULE:** 12:45 to 1:15 PM: Arrive and get settled in -- come in early if you want to get lunch. 1:15 to 2:15 PM: Write in silence for an hour. \*\*If you arrive after 1:15, please silently find your own place to sit. We'll welcome you to join the group at 2:15.\*\* 2:15 PM: Introduce yourself. We'll go in a circle; just say your name and 1–2 sentences about what you're writing. (E.g., "I'm Rudolph and I'm writing a non-fiction book about red-nosed reindeer.") 2:20 PM onwards: Chat, hang out, keep writing if you want, leave whenever.

Join us as we get together for a CAPA Summer Movie event to see the romantic, funny, heartwarming, feel-good classic, PRETTY WOMAN! Julia Roberts and Richard Gere star in this modern-day fairy-tale romance! Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: A wealthy corporate raider hires a Hollywood escort as his date for a week of high-society business events. But what starts as a business transaction blossoms into genuine love, challenging both of their lives and leading to an unexpected romance. The film is directed by Garry Marshall and stars Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy (in his final performance), Laura San Giacomo and Jason Alexander. MINI TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-JghOdhAwc) SHORT BONUS CLIP #1 - DIRECTOR GARRY MARSHALL Recalls Famous Scenes from the Film: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpIMOzieGPs) SHORT BONUS CLIP #2 - RICHARD GERE on the Film’s Impact all these years later: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0T3O94dAA8) SHORT BONUS CLIP #3 - JULIA ROBERTS Remembers a Gift from Director Garry Marshall: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ4AZSjbMsA) BUZZ & ACCLAIM: A huge box office hit at the time of its release, PRETTY WOMAN has since gone on to become a modern-day classic! The film catapulted Julia Roberts to superstardom and earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress and her first Oscar nomination! Critics praise Julia Roberts’ star-making performance, the undeniable chemistry between her and Richard Gere, and its warm, funny feel-good story about kindness, self-worth and transformation! The film’s “intelligence and wit,” “first-class performances” and “sharp, funny script” have made Pretty Woman a classic and truly “something special!” THE OHIO THEATRE: The Ohio Theatre is located at 39 E. State Street, between 3rd and High Streets, across the street from the Ohio Statehouse. From classical music to modern dance, yearly family traditions to hot concerts, the world’s best artists come to the 2,791-seat, historic Ohio Theatre. The breathtaking details (including the 21-foot-high chandelier!) of its opulent, Spanish-Baroque architecture make any night at the Ohio Theater an event to remember! PRE-SHOW ENTERTAINMENT: Now celebrating his 33rd year as featured organist for the CAPA Summer Movie Series, Clark Wilson will again provide pre-show entertainment at the keyboards and controls of the Ohio Theatre’s treasured “Mighty Morton” theatre organ 30 minutes prior to each screening. PARKING: Parking is available at Columbus Commons Parking Garage off 3rd or Rich Streets or in Statehouse Parking Garage off 3rd Street. You can find out more about parking in Downtown Columbus by visiting the Downtown Columbus website. PLAN: Purchase your ticket for the 7:30pm showing and we’ll meet outside the theater between 6:50 and 7:00pm. We’ll head in at 7pm to get good seats and enjoy the pre-show organ music! TICKETS: Tickets just $6 adult / $5 senior! Parking is available under the Capital building, in the nearby garage, or on the nearby streets. You can purchase your ticket at the box office on the day of the event or online here: [https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/](https://www.capa.com/capa-summer-movie-series/) Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. NOTE: We’re switching it up this time and going with a DINNER shift on Mon, 7/6. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. For this event, our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for DINNER from 4:30 to 6:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 4:20pm and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1 (in the back of the building), indicated in the attached map. On-site parking in the adjacent lot and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all 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 try to update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible 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. Our Partner Agency for this event is Lutheran Social Services! A huge THANK YOU to those volunteering at this (or any of our previous or future) CMG Gives Back events! Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

This week is national unplayed games week, so we encourage you to break out those shrink-wrapped games you bought on a whim but haven't had a chance to try yet. Do your best to learn the game ahead of time to facilitate the process! let's get those dusty ones to the table! The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~20 per person. Soft drink refills are 1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can sometimes fill esrly. There is additional parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

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.