Crucible

**Come Play in Our Beach Volleyball League in Toronto!** Not on a team yet? No problem! Register as a **Free Agent**, and we'll match you with a team. Free Agent registration is confirmed once you've RSVP'd via Meetup and completed your payment. **Exclusive Meetup Early Bird Discount:** Expires on Sunday June 21st! *Register ASAP!* **Key Information:** * **Skill Level**: [Intermediate/Competitive](https://www.offlimitsports.com/skill-levels) * **Duration:** 8 Weeks * **Day:** Mondays - Starts June 29th * **Location:** Woodbine Beach (1675 Lake Shore Blvd E.) * **Cost:** $189.00 + tax for the full 8-week season **Season Details:** * **Start Time:** Sessions will be scheduled between **6:30 PM and 8:15 PM**. The exact schedule will be provided once registration is complete. * **Play Time:** 3 matches (6 sets total) - Game time up to 100 min. approx. **Limited Registration**: To maximize playtime, spots are limited. Register now before it's too late! **Steps to Register (Free Agent)** 1. **Step 1:** RSVP & Pay on Meetup 2. ***Step 2:*** *Create a free All-In Sports and Rec login -* [CLICK HERE](https://accounts.leagueapps.com/join?siteId=51381) **\*Both steps are required and mandatory!** **Important Note:** * **On Meetup**, we are accepting individual registrations, which we refer to as **"Free Agents."** We will do our best to match you with a team. * If we are unable to find a team for you, **you will be given a full refund.** Please review our refund policy on our [FAQ page.](https://www.offlimitsports.com/faqs) **Team Captain Registration:** Already have a team of 2 (male and female player)? Great! You can register directly as a Team Captain through our league page on our [website.](https://www.offlimitsports.com/leagues/monday-inter-to-comp-bonnie-%26-clyde-4s-beach-volleyball-sm2026---woodbine) *(**Please note**: Meetup is only accepting individual free agent registration).* **Save Your Spot Today!** With limited space available, registration will close soon! Don't wait—sign up now and get ready for some intense volleyball action. For more details, or if you have any questions, please reach out: 🌐 **Website**: [www.OffLimitSports.com](www.OffLimitSports.com) 📱 **Follow us on Instagram**: [@OffLimitSports](https://www.instagram.com/offlimitsports/?hl=en) All-In Sports and Rec is an affiliate of Off Limit Sports. **IMPORTANT NOTE:** **\*Please do not show up until you have completed your registration and received a confirmation email from us. This is not a drop-in event.** **Thank you for your cooperation!\***

**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!** Summer has arrived—and with it, long, golden evenings, warm breezes, and the irresistible call of the dance floor! It’s the season of sun-kissed smiles, fresh adventures, and reconnecting with the joy of being together. At Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa, we’re ready to turn up the heat and fill your Monday nights with rhythm, laughter, and community spirit. My objective has always been to create a different kind of social gathering—one that is open, non-judgmental, and safe. A place where you can meet people just like you, where socializing and dancing come together to help build community and tear down the walls that separate us. Here, we make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy the calmness that comes from knowing we are in a safe and welcoming space. Many times, I have been asked, “Why host an event on Monday night?” Many people escape on the weekend and dread Mondays when they return to work. I believe that if you dance and socialize on a Monday, you infuse your week with joy and positive energy, giving your life balance and helping you face your challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. We’re also thrilled to announce that our trial of advanced Bachata lessons, which began last September, has been a resounding success! Building on this momentum, we’re excited to offer an enhanced schedule for 2026. Our dance evenings will now feature three hours of classes: one hour of beginner to intermediate Bachata, one hour of advanced Bachata, and one hour of beginner to intermediate Salsa. As always, the entrance fee remains $15 for a night of 2 lessons and social dancing. For those interested in the advanced Bachata lessons, there will be an additional $5 fee. Here’s our updated schedule: **Miss Bachata – Main Ballroom** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Bachata Lesson (No partner required) 🕗 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing **Miss Salsa – Round Room** 🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Advanced Bachata Lesson (+$5) **NEW** 🕗 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Lesson 🕘 9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing ✨ **Additional Details:** ✔️ Free Parking ✔️ Full Bar (Free Water, Beer: $5.75) Over the past decade, organizing Latin dancing events in Mississauga has been a labor of love. Our mission has always been to foster a sense of community, proving that the connections we share are far stronger than the differences that divide us. Loneliness is a growing concern, with over half of U.S. adults and many Canadians experiencing its effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this issue. Harvard University's long-term study on happiness, which began in 1938, highlights the detrimental impact of loneliness on health. People with strong social connections experience slower mental and physical decline and greater overall happiness compared to those who are isolated. Here are some key findings from the study: 🌿 Close ties help delay mental and physical decline more than money, fame, social class, IQ, or genetics. 🌿 Relationship satisfaction is a better predictor of aging well than cholesterol levels in middle age. 🌿 A strong sense of community improves memory function. 🌿 Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking or alcoholism. But there’s hope! Strengthening our relationships and supporting community initiatives can combat loneliness and build healthier, happier lives. Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a safe, welcoming, authentic environment. Bring your open heart and a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest. 🌞 ***Cheers to a season of sunshine, joy, and community!*** 🌞 **Anna G.** https://www.meetup.com/LatinDanceMeetup https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/ https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG

**Come Play in Our Beach Volleyball League in Toronto!** Not on a team yet? No problem! Register as a **Free Agent**, and we'll match you with a team. Free Agent registration is confirmed once you've RSVP'd via Meetup and completed your payment. **Exclusive Meetup Early Bird Discount:** Expires on Sunday June 21st! *Register ASAP!* **Key Information:** * **Skill Level**: [Recreational/Intermediate](https://www.offlimitsports.com/skill-levels) * **Duration:** 8 Weeks * **Day:** Mondays - Starts June 29th * **Location:** Woodbine Beach (1675 Lake Shore Blvd E.) * **Cost:** $145.00 + tax for the full 8-week season **Season Details:** * **Start Time:** Sessions will be scheduled between **6:30 PM and 8:15 PM**. The exact schedule will be provided once registration is complete. * **Play Time:** 6 sets per night. Game time up to 100 mins approx. **Limited Registration**: To maximize playtime, spots are limited. Register now before it's too late! **Steps to Register (Free Agent)** 1. **Step 1:** RSVP & Pay on Meetup 2. ***Step 2:*** *Create a free All-In Sports and Rec login -* [CLICK HERE](https://accounts.leagueapps.com/join?siteId=51381) **\*Both steps are required and mandatory!** **Important Note:** * **On Meetup**, we are accepting individual registrations, which we refer to as **"Free Agents."** We will do our best to match you with a team. * If we are unable to find a team for you, **you will be given a full refund.** Please review our refund policy on our [FAQ page.](https://www.offlimitsports.com/faqs) **Team Captain Registration:** Already have a team of 6? Great! You can register directly as a Team Captain through our league page on our [website.](https://www.offlimitsports.com/leagues/monday-rec%2Finter-coed-6s-beach-volleyball-sm2026---woodbine) *(**Please note**: Meetup is only accepting individual free agent registration).* **Save Your Spot Today!** With limited space available, registration will close soon! Don't wait—sign up now and get ready for some intense volleyball action. For more details, or if you have any questions, please reach out: 🌐 **Website**: [www.OffLimitSports.com](www.OffLimitSports.com) 📱 **Follow us on Instagram**: [@OffLimitSports](https://www.instagram.com/offlimitsports/?hl=en) All-In Sports and Rec is an affiliate of Off Limit Sports. **IMPORTANT NOTE:** **\*Please do not show up until you have completed your registration and received a confirmation email from us. This is not a drop-in event.** **Thank you for your cooperation!\***

As I looked under CFI’s Mission, Vision, and Values, the phrase ‘**community**’ stood out in the opening line. Then, I found it repeated seven more times, all within a short description. Elsewhere, CFI informs us we run ‘open’ and ‘friendly’ discussions in ‘safe and hospitable’ environments for everyone. And 'Critical Thinking' is, you might say, the backbone for starting any discussion. But while we all know what thinking is, how is **critical thinking** different? Especially in matters that are not quantitatively measurable? As humans, thankfully, we are born curious – we probably won’t have learnt to crawl on four to experience our body and the world around us. We all are capable of being forever-curious – and therefore seeing through the evidence methodically. That is a good start for any talk no matter how complex it may seem. If it’s a human problem, we may not solve it, but surely can think through it critically. That’s a big, and hopeful, first step! Tantalizing? Let’s Talk!

**Social Pool Night in Downtown Toronto (King & Spadina)** **Details:** 📍 FunMix Downtown 393 King St W, Toronto 🕕 Monday, April 20th 7:00PM - 9:30PM 💲 $20 per person (**Cash or ET to dean@tbcpool.org**) Join us for a relaxed and social evening of pool right in the heart of downtown. Whether you're wrapping up your workday nearby or just looking for something different to do in the city, this meetup is designed for people who enjoy good conversation, a bit of friendly competition, and a lively atmosphere. Hosted at FunMix Billiards, ESports and Mahjong, a modern and vibrant space just off King & Spadina, this event brings together a mix of players of all levels. You don’t need to be experienced — most people come to meet others, rotate through games, and enjoy the environment. Unlike our more community-style neighborhood events, this downtown session has a more social flow, with players rotating frequently so you’ll have the chance to meet a variety of people throughout the night. **What to expect:** * Drop-in friendly pool games (8-ball primarily) * Rotating play so everyone gets involved * A mix of beginners, casual players, and regulars * Music, energy, and a central downtown setting * Come solo or bring a friend — most people show up on their own and quickly find a group to play with.

**Full Moon Mystery Meditation in Cancer** *"I BUILD A LIGHTED HOUSE AND THEREIN DWELL"* *** You are warmly invited to join us for the **Full Moon Mystery Meditation in Cancer** **Monday, June 29th, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST** (Doors open at 7:15pm) Cancer is the great **door into incarnation** — the sign through which souls descend into matter and through which, in time, they return. At the full moon in Cancer, the great tidal flow of life between spirit and matter is most keenly felt. It is a moment to honour the vast work of manifestation itself, and to turn the tide of personal need toward the impersonal service of all. **Full Moon exact:** *Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:57 PM EDT* *** **Join us in person** Toronto Theosophical Society, 792 Glencairn Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 2A3 **Or join us online via Zoom:** [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85005356634?pwd=bUTKsgjKwtiF79OrhJ9jaaoMjyjxbP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85005356634?pwd=bUTKsgjKwtiF79OrhJ9jaaoMjyjxbP.1) **Fee:** Always free *** **The Mystery of Cancer** **The 7th Field of Group Work** The 7th Field represents the seventh aspect of the divine plan — the embodiment of spirit in matter, and the consecration of form to soul purpose. Cancer governs the great door of incarnation through which souls descend, and through which, in time, they consciously return. It is the mystery of the lighted house: matter rendered luminous, form made fit for the indwelling life. *Major Themes of Cancer* **The Lighted House** The Cancer keynote points to the soul's central task in this sign: the **construction of a fit vehicle for spiritual life**. Not escape from form, but the purification and consecration of form — matter rendered transparent to the soul's intent. **The Mass and the Individual** Cancer governs **mass consciousness** — the tides of collective emotion and racial memory. The disciple's task is to stand within the mass without being absorbed by it: to feel the pain of collective existence fully, and yet serve with clarity. This is the transmutation of Cancer — from unconscious participation to **conscious compassionate inclusion**. **Matter as Mother** Ruled by the Moon, Cancer holds the memory of all that matter has worn — the past, the womb, the seed. In the initiate's hands, this becomes the **power of recognition**: the capacity to meet every living thing at the level of its own nature. The Cancer initiate does not love from above; they love from within, having entered the depths. **Planetary Rulers** **Exoteric Ruler: Moon** ☾ — Form-building, instinct, and the pull of the past. The Moon rules Cancer at the personality level, governing the tides of emotional life and the magnetic power of habitual response. **Esoteric Ruler: Neptune** ♆ — At the soul level, Neptune dissolves the separating walls between self and other, opening the disciple to the vast sea of group consciousness. Neptune in Cancer confers exquisite sensitivity and the power of spiritual perception through feeling. **Hierarchical Ruler: Neptune** ♆ **—** At the highest level of initiation, Neptune reveals Cancer's deepest mystery: that matter itself is divine, that the waters of space are full of life, and that compassion — not as sentiment but as cosmic law — underlies the entire structure of manifested existence. *** **Positive Qualities** Profound Receptivity to Spiritual Impression Deep Nurturing Power Tenacity in Service Capacity for Inclusive, Impersonal Love The Power to Build Consecrated Form *** **Negative Qualities** Absorption in Mass Emotion Possessiveness and Attachment to Form Psychic Permeability Without Discrimination Living in the Past Moodiness and Sentimentality *** ## **The Labour of Hercules** **The Capture of the Golden Hind** Hercules is given a seemingly gentle task: to capture the golden-horned, brass-footed hind sacred to Artemis — a creature of extraordinary beauty that has been ravaging the countryside, though no one understands how or why. He pursues it for a full year through all the signs of the zodiac, across every kind of terrain, never catching it by force, never tiring of the chase. At last, when he stops trying to seize it and simply holds it — gently, with open hands — it permits itself to be taken. Artemis meets him on the road and accuses him of violating the sacred. But Hercules explains that he has captured it in order to present it to Eurystheus, so that its destructive wandering may be ended and its beauty restored to its proper place. The hind represents the intuition — the soul's own light, always glimpsed but never grasped by effort. The lesson of Cancer is precisely this: that spiritual life cannot be seized. The lighted house is built not by force, but by **patient, loving, consistent attention**. The Cancer disciple learns that the divine feminine does not yield to conquest; it yields to reverence. And what is offered reverently to the service of the whole ceases to destroy and begins to illuminate. Read the full story here (free PDF): [https://www.bailey.it/files/Labours-of-Hercules.pdf](https://www.bailey.it/files/Labours-of-Hercules.pdf) *** Thank you for participating in a Full Moon Meditation Collaboration between the Toronto Theosophical Society and Toronto Open Heart. **\~ Love is never wasted** 💙

**\*\*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.

\*\***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 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.

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.