Healthcare Reform

Join **Toronto’s first dedicated singles mixer for healthcare pros** at **The Goodman Pub and Kitchen** — meet off-duty singles who truly understand your schedule, your stress, and your world. Unwind, enjoy great conversation, and connect with like-minded people who get your lifestyle. 📅 **Friday, Jan 23, 2025** ⏰ **7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST** 📍 **The Goodman Pub and Kitchen (** 207 Queens Quay West Toronto, ON M5J 1A7) Tickets and full details on Eventbrite - **(must buy ticket from website here - RSVP from Meetup doesn't count)** [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-january-singles-mixer-for-healthcare-professionals-tickets-1979288416936?aff=meetup](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-dating-hub-january-singles-mixer-for-healthcare-professionals-tickets-1979288416936?aff=meetup) Why a mixer just for healthcare pros? Because you understand the long hours, high-stakes work, and emotional ups and downs — and it’s refreshing to meet singles who really *get it*. Finally, meet people who share your world, your schedule, and your sense of humor. ### Finally — you meet someone with the same schedule as you, understands the challenges of working in healthcare, avoids complicated workplace romance/drama — and even if you don’t meet someone romantically, vibe with fellow professionals from a networking standpoint or make new friends to share stories, tips, or laugh about your workday! How genius! The open mingling format allows you to connect naturally, with gentle facilitation to keep things flowing. Expect a welcoming vibe, meaningful conversations, and the chance to meet like-minded singles who work in the same sector as you (lots in common). ⚠️ **Refund Policy:** **No refunds** will be issued should you change your mind or are unable to attend for any reason. The ticket includes a **$15 deposit**, which will be deducted from your credit amount should you not be able to attend the original date. No credits will be offered for cancellations within the same day of the event or for no-shows. Ticket includes a drink. 🔗 Follow [Toronto Dating Hub](https://www.instagram.com/torontodatinghub/) for updates on future events! 🌟

It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie. If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends. There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years! **What to bring?** * Yoga mat * Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!) * Bathing suite, towel * Water shoes (optional) In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/) Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**. Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events. This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).

New Year’s Vision Painting Workshop Presented by Surreal Arts Factory & My Vitae Step into a guided experience where breath, imagination, and creativity come together to help you see what you’re calling in for the year ahead. This is not a typical painting class — it’s a meditative journey into your inner vision, followed by a creative expression that brings it to life on canvas. ### 🕊 10:30 – 11:00 \| Guided Breath & Vision Activation Led by Rob, this opening session uses gentle, guided breathwork to quiet the mind and awaken your creative awareness. You’ll be invited to tune into what you truly want to cultivate in the coming year — not through force or resolutions, but through clarity, intention, and presence. Come with your dreams in mind, ready to refine and embody them. This is a reverse New Year’s resolution — calling in what you wish to grow, rather than focusing on what you want to release. ### 🎨 11:00 – 1:30 \| Vision Painting Experience With guided instruction and intuitive support, you’ll translate your inner imagery onto canvas using vibrant oil or acrylic paints. Each participant will create a deeply personal piece — a visual anchor for their intentions and aspirations. Think of it as a living vision board you can return to throughout the year. **You’ll leave with:** * Your finished (or in-progress) painting * A sealable palette, brushes, and paints to continue creating at home * A renewed sense of clarity and creative momentum This experience is designed to open creative pathways and inspire ongoing expression beyond the workshop itself. ### ✨ What’s Included * Canvas * Paint & brushes (yours to keep) * Sealable palette * Tea & light snacks **Please bring:** A sketchbook (hardbound preferred). Available for purchase if needed. ### 💫 Investment $125 per participant ### 📍 Location My Vitae 15–1155 North Service Rd W Oakville, ON

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

💼**周六财商小课堂 \| Financial Education Seminar** 想更好地了解加拿大的理财体系？ 想知道如何科学规划家庭财富、掌握投资节奏？ 这场讲座将带你从零理清思路，掌握实用的理财逻辑。 🧭 **主要内容** ✅ 如何科学地做家庭财务规划 ✅ 加拿大退休福利与税务策略 ✅ 房地产与市场趋势分析 ✅ 北美常见投资产品介绍 ✅ 如何判断风险、选择合适的投资标的 📍 **活动信息** **多伦多场** 🏢 675 Cochrane Dr, Markham 🕐 下午 1:15 – 3:00 （EST） **同时还有温哥华场举办！** 👥 **适合人群** * 新移民 / 国际留学生 * 职场人士 / 家庭 / 创业者 * 中小企业主 ☕ **活动亮点** * 实用干货分享，无推销、无门槛 * 轻松氛围、现场答疑互动 * 提供茶饮与小点心，方便大家边听边聊

**A new format: you choose who you're interested in meeting** This meetup is about getting to know new people and sharing the experience in a small group (3-6 people). We use the LYTT platform to handle group size and balance - so you're not just hoping someone interesting shows up. To apply you will need to create an account at [lytt.me](https://lytt.me/meetup/barrys-toronto-red-room) \- it's free\. **The event: The Original HIIT Experience in the Red Room** Barry's Toronto is the largest studio in the world - 8,000 square feet of the iconic red room experience. The lights drop, the music pumps, and you're locked in with 47+ people split between Woodway treadmills and strength training benches. The workout is brutal by design: 25 minutes running, 25 minutes strength training, broken into 15-minute intervals. Different body focus each day. We'll meet at the studio, crush the workout together, then grab smoothies at the Fuel Bar. Post-Barry's conversations are real - you just survived something together. The whole experience runs about 1.5 hours. **The group: LYTT platform** LYTT forms small groups for events and activities you pick. 1\. Click 'Attend' here on Meetup\, then head to [lytt.me](https://lytt.me/meetup/barrys-toronto-red-room) to create a quick profile (photo, a few interests, short bio) 2\. Browse others who applied and select who you'd want to meet 3\. We form groups where the interest is mutual 4\. You get notified when your group is confirmed \- payment happens then 5\. Show up knowing your crew already picked you \- *but no one knows who picked who*, to keep mystery and low pressure Applying doesn't guarantee a spot - but we may form multiple groups or invite you to similar events with other crews. **What's included:** • 50-minute red room HIIT class • Access to premium amenities and Fuel Bar • Oribe products in change rooms **Details:** **Cost:** $30-38 CAD drop-in (pay after your group is confirmed). First class often discounted for new members. **Group size:** 3-6 people **Location:** Barry's Toronto (310 Richmond St W or 100 Bloor St W) **Who this is for:** • 27-40ish, give or take • People who love a good sweat • Those ready for an intense HIIT experience • Looking for friends, workout buddies, or just better ways to start a weekend **Questions?** hey@lytt.me **Proceed to register here:** [https://lytt.me/meetup/barrys-toronto-red-room](https://lytt.me/meetup/barrys-toronto-red-room)

We're going to the Harbourfront Dance Festival for Dance Ontario weekend. This features the best professional dance troupes in Toronto performing all kinds of dance styles from flamenco, asian, Indian, bellydance to modern. Each dance troupe performs for a half hour from 1 - 5pm. We will meet inside King subway station where you pay your fare, then we will take the subway to the harbourfront Fleck Theatre where the festival starts at 1pm and you can stay as long as you like. I suggest you buy your $20 ticket in advance to avoid a line-up on arrival but you can purchase your ticket at the door as well. We go to this festival every year it's excellent and worth paying for. If you like dance you're going to love it. Check out the event: [https://danceontario.ca/programs/dance-weekend/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://danceontario.ca/programs/dance-weekend/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3KwlgnBkXswYDvS6o7eu8H) purchase tickets online for Jan 24 [https://ci.ovationtix.com/36999/production/1260352?performanceId=11733867](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ci.ovationtix.com/36999/production/1260352?performanceId%3D11733867&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0EWZR8nQEGnocnBNfS6MCp)

Join us for **The God Committee**, a gripping drama that takes you inside the high-stakes world of a hospital transplant team, where life-and-death decisions must be made in just one hour. The play will be presented by Stage Centre Productions at the Fairview Library Theatre in North York. ***You can purchase discount ticket(s) to attend with our group or any available performance.*** **THE PLAY:** A hospital’s Heart Transplant Selection Committee has only minutes to decide which patient will receive an available heart. Medicine, money and morality clash on a matter of life and death — not only for the patients, but the transplant program itself. *** **TICKETS** **Discount Tickets:** $27 (includes HST and meetup fee) **Regular Tickets:** $35 adults, $30 for students / seniors 60+ (includes HST) *** **HOW TO PURCHASE** Sign up on this event page and use the promo code Thup25 to get your discount tickets. You can book **[online](https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=scp)** or by calling the box office at (416) 299-5557. If leaving a voice mail, include your name, phone number, show name and date/time of the performance. You can also send an e-mail to scptickets@gmail.com. ***You do not have to attend with our group. You may use our promo code Thup25 to purchase discount tickets for any available performance.*** Please note the box office may be slow to return your call or email because it's run by volunteers. Be patient. You will eventually receive a response. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre. **Seating Arrangements:** Seating is reserved so members will get together before, during and after the show. Belinda will be seated in B13. *** **OVERVIEW** **When:** Saturday, January 24, 2026 **Time:** Play starts at 8 p.m. **Where:** Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive, North York, Ontario (near Don Mills station on the Sheppard subway line) **Runtime:** 1 hour, 15 minutes *** **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** This event does not have a host. If you would like to host this event, please contact Belinda! **Parking:** There is free parking in the lot beside the theatre.

Blood Roses is a local band that plays a large assortment of 80s covers. They'll be playing a live show at Timothy's Pub on Brown's Line in Etobicoke this Saturday.

Join us fora fabulous live music ! Repeat performance!

Join us for Artistic Director Brendan Healy’s strikingly modern, intimate, and electrifying adaptation of the groundbreaking classic **A Doll’s House.** **Plot:** Nora appears to be the perfect wife, but beneath the surface she harbours a secret that threatens to unravel her seemingly happy world. As the truth emerges, Nora gradually awakens to her own desires, and the play builds toward a radical act of self-liberation. *”Shattering and exhilarating… a transfixing slow-boil take on the landmark Ibsen drama*” *- **Hollywood Reporter*** *“What was shocking about Ibsen’s play in 1879 was that Nora’s act was shocking for its time. What’s shocking now is that it is still so shocking.”* *- **New York Times*** \*\*\* **OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS** Our group will receive 25% off the regular ticket price. Please note that ticket prices are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the theatre. Below are the prices at the time of posting. **Discount Tickets:** * **$55.09** ($48.75+$6.34 HST) reg. $73.45 ($65+$8.45 HST) **Level C** * **$83.90** ($74.25+$9.65 HST) reg. $111.87 ($99+12.87 HST) **Level B** * **$110.18** ($97.50+$12.68 HST) reg. $146.90 **(**$130+$16.90 HST) **Level A** * **$180.80** ($160+$20.80 HST) **Level A+** (no discount) **Meetup Fee:** $3 cash\* per attendee (Please pay Rosa exact change at the meetup spot) \**Note: Interac etransfers, cheques, etc. are not accepted.* \*\*\* **HOW TO PAY** 1\. Sign up on this event page\. 2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the promo code. 3\. Specify you are inquiring about **A Doll’s House** 4\. Include the number of tickets you want 5\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\. 5\. If you don't receive a reply in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there\. 6\. Once you receive the promo code\, purchase your tickets **[online](https://my.canadianstage.com/9441/9455).** * **Enter the promo code at the top of the page and hit submit.** * **Tickets selected will show up at the regular price but will change to the discounted price at checkout.** * **Please ensure the price is correct before applying payment**. Should you require assistance, phone the theatre box office @ 416-368-3110. **Seating Arrangements:** Seating is reserved so we'll get together before and after the play. Please post your seating information on this event page so others can book seats near you. \*\*\* **DETAILS** **When:** Sunday, January 25, 2026 **Time:** Show starts at 2:00 p.m. Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby near the box office. **Where:** The Bluma Appel Theatre. 27 Front Street East, Toronto **Show Length**: TBD \*\*\* **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Rosa at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby. She will be wearing a pink fascinator hat. Please pay your $3 meetup fee to Rosa at the meetup spot. **After-Show Meetup Spot:** See Rosa in the lobby after the show. She will be wearing her pink fascinator hat. **\*\*THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY:\*\*** Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows. **[Full details](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**.

We will have a Meet and Greet at The Cherie Bistro on 538 Church Street in Toronto from 2 – 4 pm. The Cherie Bistro is a fully accessible restaurant. Please understand that each guest will be paying for a meal and/or beverages of their choice. Since the reservation is for six people, please RSVP to give us an idea of how many people will be attending this event. To be clear, we will still be continuing our online weekly meetings on Sundays at 11 am. These Meet and Greets will be scheduled as optional in-person gatherings depending on the attendance and feedback we receive over time.

**An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group.** During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). *We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles and good energy.* **Only 6 spots available. If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan.** When you arrive at **Reception**, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group. Below are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.: **Guidelines (what to wear, safety, etc.):** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) **Good to know:** * Closed-toe shoes are required. * Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry. * Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start together. * **If something urgent comes up and you can’t make it, please send a quick message when you can 🙏** Grateful to serve alongside you.

Let’s meetup at Cafe Istanbul for the last day of Restaurant Week. You get three courses for $30. This is the menu: https://614now.com/rw-menu/cafeistanbul-easton

**Day 1 — Foundation & Deal Control** This two-day, end-of-month Real Estate Investing (REI) Intensive is designed for investors who want real traction, not theory. Day One is about controlling the deal flow. We break down how to find opportunities in today’s market, underwrite them correctly, and avoid the emotional and financial traps that wipe out most new and mid-level investors. You’ll learn how operators are sourcing deals right now, how to analyze markets and properties with discipline, and how to structure acquisitions so the numbers work before you ever swing a hammer. This is about building a repeatable system—not chasing the next shiny strategy. **Day 2 — Capital, Execution & Scale** Day Two shifts from deals to execution and scale. We go deep on renovation management, capital stack planning, and exit strategies—fix and flip, buy-and-hold, and hybrid plays—so you understand how to protect downside risk and maximize upside. You’ll see real case studies, real numbers, and real mistakes made by experienced operators, not influencers. The intensive closes by connecting the dots between education and action, showing you how to plug into ongoing coaching, deal opportunities, and higher-level collaboration for investors who are serious about building long-term wealth, not just doing a one-off deal. REGISTER HERE: [SIGN UP TODAY](https://link.elitereimm.com/widget/form/CqtTT4UVTJj3JvHKns3x?am_id=debbie4982)

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

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.