Girls Having Fun

Note: You may be removed from the attendance list if you've participated in the previous week's event. This allows for more people to experience this Meetup. Before the event the organizer will post a list in the comment section of the attendees and what they are responsible to bring (food/drink, kitchen supplies, cleaning supplies). We normally ask each attending member to bring approximately $15-20 worth of ingredients/supplies to our event. We will use the items to prepare and serve food/drink at The Meeting Place.
Timeline: We will meet on location at 11:00 am, with lunch served between 12:30-1:00 pm.

No Shows/Late Un-RSVP: We’re relying on members who RSVP to bring key ingredients for recipes! Please try your best to show-up or alternatively change your RSVP early so another member may fill the empty spot.
\*\*\* If you are on the waitlist, keep checking as you may be moved into attendance to replace someone. We will try to message you to confirm your attendance in advance.
Donations will be assigned before the event.

～English description below～ イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は$2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は$5頂いております。 皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。 予約受付開始：土曜日5:00PM(前イベント終了後) 予約取消締切：土曜日12:30PM(当日) 予約受付締切：土曜日1:30PM(当日) スケジュール 5.15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け 5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間［または英語の時間］ 6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間［または日本語の時間］ イベント内容 ・対面でのLanguage Exchangeを再開しています！参加者のレベルに応じて、事前にオーガナイザーが3〜4名のグループをつくり、そのメンバーで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でセッションを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽にフリートークや質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。 ・体調が優れない方、あるいはここ数日中に体調が優れない人との接触があった方は、申し訳ありませんが参加をお控え願います。 開催場所：Atrium フードコート 地下鉄Dundas駅と直結していますが、多少分かりにくいため、特に初めて参加される方は次の方法で来れることをおすすめします。 Dundas駅から地上に出ていただき、Dunsas Streetを西にまっすぐ3分ほど歩いていただきます。 Bay Streetとの交差点北東角にある階段を降りてください。 階段を降りた場所にある入り口から入ったところがフードコートですので、そちらでTJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(わからなければメッセージをお願いします！) 予約規約（⚠️重要） ・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻(5:45PM以降)、また予約取消締切後の変更(13:00以降)は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。 ・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。 キャンセル待ち ・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト（going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、”参加予定”へ移動いただけます。 ※ご注意※ ・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。 ・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。 ・上記の理由により、確実に参加できる場合のみ”キャンセル待ち”への登録をお願いします。予定が入ってしまった場合は、”キャンセル待ち”にいる場合も必ずイベント当日の午後1時までに予め”不参加”リストに移動させてください。 質問 こちら (https://www.meetup.com/tjex-ca/pages/1274142/FAQ/)をご参照ください。または、オーガナイザーまでお問い合わせください。 Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca 最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。 ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします！ _______________________________________ ***Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5 per English Speaker for every event. All the proceeds are used to run this website and for social events*** RSVP: RSVP open: 5:00 PM (Saturday after previous event) RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 2:00 PM (day of the event) RSVP close: Saturday, 3:00 PM (day of the event) Day of Event: 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese conversation 6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English conversation Event Description: This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study. Optional Dinner : After the Language event, we usually go for Dinner. Dinner is optional, you may or may not join the Dinner, it depends on you. However, Dinner is only for Participants that joined on the day of the event. Event Location: Atrium Food Court The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station. Leave the subway station and walk west along Dundas Street. At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator. The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.) ⚠️RSVP & Late Policy: If you are unable to join on the day of the event, please change your status from 'going-list' to 'not going-list'. Failure to Not show up will result in 1 No -Show. Also, in case of arriving 15 mins late to the event will result in 1 No-Show. Members are removed from the group after 3 No-Shows. Waiting List: Members can join the waiting-list even if an event is full. When a spot becomes available, we will move you to the going-list. Going List: Only Members on the going-list can participate on the day of the event. Group Instagram - @tjex.ca Feel free to follow us!

**Note:** This is a ticketed event. **Use promo code MEETUP for 30% off!** **Tickets here:** https://comedybar.ca/shows/valentines-day-comedy-date-night Treat your love to the gift of laughter this Valentine's Day, as we feature some of the best comedians the GTA has to offer. This show is packed full of laughs, and specifically tailored for Valentine's Day. Your featured performers are: Ryan Dillon (Headliner): An award winning comedian, Ryan has been featured on Just For Laughs, Kevin Hart's LOL Network, SiriusXM's Top Comic at JFL42, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and much more. His debut album "Violently Nice" went to #1 on iTunes and can be heard on the JFL channel on SiriusXM. Rush Kazi: Yet another award winning comedian on our line up, Rush's comedy album was awarded the 2022 top 10 Comedy Album by NOW Magazine. She has been featured on Just For Laughs Toronto/JFL42, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC's Laugh Out Loud, CBC's Accent On Toronto, Toronto Fringe Festival, and both Toronto and Montreal SketchFests, and more! Diana Barbosa: Diana is a comedian, podcast host, and emotional survivor of modern dating. Creator of Dating Is a Joke, she's loved for her content online, and even more for her comedy chops on stage! Liam Kelly: An internationally traveled comedian, Liam is a regular at all the big clubs in town, including Yuk Yuks and Jokers. His fast-paced and hectic comedy style will have you in stitches. Kelly Zemnickis: Kelly is a Toronto-based comedian and has been featured on CBC Radio's LOL, and has performed on stages from Kamloops to New York City. She made her Stratford Festival debut in 2024 as part of their Funny Forum Friday series, and has opened for such headliners as Arthur Simeon and Michael Harrison. Don't miss out on this stacked line up of comedy stars, just in time to make your Valentine's Day hilariously romantic. See you there!

Join us for a relaxed Valentine’s Day meetup at STACKT Market’s Sweet Festival! We’ll explore the market together, enjoy festive Valentine’s décor, sample sweet treats from local vendors, and soak in the cozy lovey-dovey winter sweet vibes ❄️💖 Whether you’re single, coupled, or just here for the desserts, everyone is welcome. Come dressed warm, bring your sweet tooth, and be ready for good conversations and a fun stroll through one of Toronto’s most vibrant markets!😊

🎬 Let’s Go to the Movies (and Actually Talk… or Not) Whether you're a film nerd, popcorn enthusiast, or just looking for a chill night out with interesting people — this one's for you. We’re heading out to see a movie together, then grabbing food or drinks after. If the film's great (or terrible), we’ll probably talk about it forever. If it’s just okay, we’ll talk about it for 10 minutes and move on to everything else — books, dating apps, weird dreams, how Toronto keeps getting more expensive, etc. The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and not too serious. No film degree needed. No icebreakers. No pressure to “perform.” Just come enjoy the film, connect with some thoughtful people, and see where the night goes Click here to watch trailer! 🎞️ **Movie Title + Trailer:** [[Click here to watch trailer!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5y-cziwmMw)] 📖 **📖 Plot Summary:** Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, CRIME 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher. As the multimillion-dollar heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are forced to confront the cost of their choices–and the realization that there's no turning back. *** ### 🗓️ **Event Details** 📍 **Meetup Time:** 6:30 PM - I will only wait 5mins 🎬 **Movie Start Time:** 6:40pm ⏱️ **Runtime:** 2hrs12mins 📌 **Meetup Spot:** To be confirmed (based on theatre) 🎟️ **Cost:** I will be standing at the top of the escalator wearing my Moose Hat. * **$11.50** for *CineClub* members * **$16.00** regular admission 👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket. **🪑 Reserved Seating:** I will be in ROW "J" SEAT "14" You must buy your ticket *before* signing up. You'll be asked where you're sitting so we can all sit together! However, members are welcome to sit anywhere that works for them. 🎫 Buy your ticket here: [https://www.cineplex.com](https://www.cineplex.com) 📍🪑 **Where I will be sitting:** 🍿 **After the Movie:** Yes, we’re heading out after! It’s not just a movie night — it’s a social night. Let's talk, laugh, and dissect every plot twist. *** ### ✅ **Before You Sign Up** * Please **buy your ticket first** — seating is limited! * When signing up, let us know your **seat number** so we can try to group everyone together. * You can still sign up or just **show up on the day** if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible! 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:** [Click here to join](#) 🎟️ **Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts**: [https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub](https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub) 🎁 **Get your SCENE Card** for free movies and points: [https://www.scene.ca](https://www.scene.ca) *** ### 🎥 **A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette** We love a great film experience. Please: * Turn off your phone * Don’t talk during the movie * Be respectful of others Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks). *** ### 👥 **About the Group** This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies *and* making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it! 🎬 **Organized by:** Mathew 📧 Questions? Reach out: **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

I’m hosting a girls only night to celebrate friendship, connection, and a cozy evening out together. This is a relaxed come as you are kind of night with good conversation, light music, and an easy welcoming vibe. A classic girls night where you can chat, laugh, snack, and unwind together. We have a space booked at No Notes Cocktails and food and drinks will be available for purchase directly from the venue. This is a free event, but spots are limited. Please RSVP if you’re interested in joining.

Hello everyone, **Kindly Read Carefully:** Please join us for a unique **Valentines** experience as we hit not one but two great places to mix, mingle and dance the night away with live music, DJ and great people! First we will meet at ***(La Carnita - (go down stairs to find us)*** to get our evening going. (Conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton; 3-4 minute walk east on Eglinton. The next venue is only 6 minutes away from there (secret location) **Where to Meet us?** **La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar-** You will be directed downstairs to there cool party room area :) **Date:** Saturday February 14th **Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9 **Arrive between:** 9:00 pm and 10:30 pm (Encouraged to arrive early if you can- even come for dinner- the food is great! :) **Highlights:** \*Reserved tables and seating for dinner, cocktails and mingling \*Venue is very close to the Yonge and Eglinton subway station \*Ice breaker game to make it easy to meet and connect with everyone :) \*A fun game to win complimentary beverages :) \*Live Music (Band) (DJ) and dancing at our second secret location \*Dress casual or dress up if you like :) **DRESS IN Pink, White and/or RED and have a Chance to Win Beverages and Sweets :)** -Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate an awesome Valentines Bash to remember! \*One beverage or appetizer minimum at the first and second location-Thank you and remember to Tip your Server :) \-\-\-\-\-\- Event Details below: Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) https://www.meetup.com/soulcity/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Event Details: **The RAVISHING RED VALENTINES BASH! (with Live Band, DJ and Dancing)** -We will meet ***down stairs in their party bar room area;*** connect with everyone, ice breaker game, socialize, share some laughs, then make our way new our surprise location with live music, DJ, fun atmosphere, great people and dancing :) \*Plan to come for dinner too if you like at the first venue, as tables will be reserved for everyone (All Venues will be close walking distance for us) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **EVENT FEE:** **Night of Event- Saturday February 14th (Arrival Times)** -10 dollars if you arrive between (9:00 pm to 10:00 pm) -15 dollars if you arrive between (10:01 pm to 10:45 pm) If you arrive after that you run the risk of simply missing the event :) **(cash or by e transfer to steveflemming11@gmail.com)** **DRESS IN Pink, White and/or RED and have a Chance to Win Beverages, Sweets and Treats :)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Calling all womxn! Join us for a fun-filled evening of laughter and connection at our Ladies' Game Night — the perfect night out for game-loving gals or anyone looking to try something new in a relaxed and welcoming space. 👯♀️ This is a chance to meet new people, and enjoy a night just for the girls. 🃏 What to expect: A curated selection of fun and easy-to-learn board games Cozy, inviting atmosphere perfect for socializing Delicious café drinks, light bites, and sweet treats Friendly host to help you pick or learn games 🗓️ When: Every other Sunday from 4:00-7:00PM 🏷️ Price: Standard seating fee of $8 + tax per person. So grab your girls—or come make some new friends—and get ready for a night of good games, great vibes, and even better company! ✨ All experience levels welcome! Hope to see you there :) This event is open to to anyone that identifies as a womxn aged 16+. Tickets may be purchased in advance through lvlupgames.ca (https://lvlupgames.ca/products/girls-game-night) or in store.

Join us for a cozy, creative evening of cake decorating led by a local baker from The Batter Story (@thebatterstory.to). This small-group event is all about slowing down, getting creative, and enjoying something sweet together. Each guest will receive their own mini cake, and the baker will guide you step by step through decorating techniques while encouraging you to make it your own. No pressure, no competition — just frosting, creativity, and good company. Whether you come solo or with a friend, this is designed to feel welcoming and easy. What to expect • A mini cake for each guest • Icing and decorating supplies provided • Snacks and refreshments provided • Live guidance from a professional baker • Creative freedom to decorate your cake your way • A cozy, intimate group setting Good to know • No experience needed • Limited spots available • You’ll take your cake home at the end If you’ve been craving a fun, low-pressure creative night, this one’s for you 🤍

Hello everyone, Please join us for our a great afternoon with **IMPROV and ACTING in the PUB.** \*Joined by my other groups too; so we can anticipate a great afternoon \*\*Stick around after as well for our weekly traditional Sunday Dinner Party-no extra charge- others will be joining us to for dinner (optional) Event details below: Sincerely Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) Event Details: **IMPROV and ACTING in the PUB (with Optional Dinner Party After)** This is a well organized event filled with Improv games, skits and of course lots of hilarious scenes that we will create. -A fun afternoon for all Improv enthusiasts and newbies of Improv! \*No experience required; just an open mind and a desire to meet some wonderful people, laugh and have fun! \*Joined by my other groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (Cash only) (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to [[steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://steveflemming11@gmail.com)] \*Includes Dinner Party after at no extra charge :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** **Date:** **Sunday, February 25th** **Arrival Time:** Arrive between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm **Where to Meet us?** **Location: La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar (Main Floor)** **Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9 \-\-\-\-\- **Parking Available:** \***Plenty of free street parking on Eglinton** and (Residential area south/east of venue for free) **Close to Subway Station:** \*Also just a three minute walk east from the Yonge/Eglinton subway station

**Note:** This is a ticketed event. Please purchase a ticket to attend. **Tickets:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-funny-valentine-a-canadas-got-talent-showcase-tickets-1980482942795?aff=oddtdtcreator This Valentine's Day, treat your love to the gift of laughter with two finalists from Canada's Got Talent! Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day? We got you covered! Join us at the Rec Room Square One for a night of laughter, with two recent finalists from Canada's Got Talent! Not only that, we will feature other local comedians to warm you up for the main show. Your featured performers are: **Sai Kit Lo:** A finalist in the 2024 Canada's Got Talent season, Sai had the judges absolutely in stitches with his unique comedy style and takes on the world. He is a staple at all the big comedy clubs such as Yuk Yuks, Absolute Comedy, and Jokers. Don't miss your chance to see him live and in person! **Cathy Boyd:** A finalist in the 2022 season of Canada's Got Talent, Cathy also impressed the judges and had them laughing hysterically. She is a regular Yuk Yuks headliner, and has performed across the country. She's known as the Ultimate Mom of Comedy, and you'll see why! Tickets are limited, and we only have one show planned. Don't wait till the last minute, as this show will sell out. See you there!

Join us for a CMG Discount Tuesday event to see the hilarious, action-packed and absolutely-bonkers-looking sci-fi-action-comedy, GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE! The film follows a man from the future who recruits diners at an LA restaurant to help combat rogue AI. Here’s a description, trailer and our plan for this event: GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON’T DIE: A man from the future arrives at a diner in Los Angeles where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence. The film is directed by Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean series) and stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple. TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkFW7BZyqkI EARLY BUZZ AND REVIEWS: Early reviews have been stellar with the film earning a 94% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes! “It offers laughs, thrills, and it’s a thinker; you will not be disappointed.” It’s a “laugh-filled yet incredibly dark and poignant fever dream that pleads for a safer AI tomorrow” and director Gore Verbinski's “command over utter chaos is nothing short of marvelous!” PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 6:20pm showing and meet in the bar area between 5:45 and 6:00pm! A smaller theater so advance ticket purchase as soon as possible is advised! (If we fill it up, we can sometimes persuade them to move it to a larger theater.) One you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments below. Should be a fun one, Dan

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.