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Toronto Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨
Welcome to our social mixer in the heart of Toronto! Whether you want to hang out with new friends, practice a new language, meet people from different cultures, immerse yourself in the local community, or just socialize in a friendly environment, come along and enjoy some drinks and food with new friends 🙋♂️🙋♀️
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### Event Details
💰 Cost: Free
🍺🥃 Drinks and social
📍 The Goodman Pub and Kitchen (Inside, or ask for Meet People Social) - 207 Queens Quay W
🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday
**Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:**
🔗 [Link to Website](https://meetpeopletoronto.com/event/meetup)
If you cannot find us, ask staff about Meet People Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above.
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### Perfect For
* 🌎 **International Students & Expats** in Toronto
* ✈️ **Travelers & Digital Nomads** looking to connect
* 🏠 **Locals** wanting to expand their social circle
* 💼 **Working Holiday Visa holders** and new arrivals
* 🎓 **University students** and language school attendees
* 👥 **Anyone** looking for genuine friendships and networking
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### Why Join Our Toronto Community?
* 🤝 **Meet diverse, welcoming people** from all backgrounds
* 🗣️ **Practice conversation** with native and fluent speakers
* 🌍 **Cultural exchange** and international perspectives
* 🗺️ **Local insights** on best places to visit in Toronto
* 🎯 **Social activities** and games
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### Ideal If You're...
📍 **New to Toronto?** Perfect for getting oriented and making friends
✈️ **Traveling solo?** Find your Toronto social circle
💼 **Looking for work opportunities?** Network with peers
🎓 **Student or recent graduate?** Connect with peers and mentors
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### Event Guidelines
* Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)
* Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees
* Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)
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Cozy Cocktails Social and Paint Night - National Social
Come join us for an evening of drinks, laughs and painting in a relaxed, social setting.!!
**Tickets -**
**[https://tickets.nationalsocialnetworking.com/events/tommehra/2205614](https://tickets.nationalsocialnetworking.com/events/tommehra/2205614)**
Tickets help cover the cost of hosting the social, ensuring a great venue, and a well-organized event for everyone.
**Demographics**
Ages 20-37
All attendees are fluent English speakers
**Follow us!**
[https://www.instagram.com/nationalsocialnetworking/](https://www.instagram.com/nationalsocialnetworking/)
Tickets help cover the cost of hosting the social, ensuring a great venue, and a well-organized event for everyone.
Thrive Summer Longevity Experience: Strength, Sweat, Recovery & Community
Summer is a great time to reset your health, rebuild your strength, and feel better in your body.
Join us at Thrive Longevity Training for a complimentary small group fitness and longevity experience in downtown Toronto.
This is not a typical gym class.
Thrive combines functional strength, heart rate guided cardio, mobility, breathwork, recovery, and progress tracking inside a coached small group environment.
You’ll experience how we help members build strength, improve conditioning, move better, recover better, and stay capable for the long run.
What’s included:
✅ Small Group Training Session
✅ InBody Scan: body composition, fat, and muscle analysis
✅ Personal Fitness Assessment
✅ Nutrition Consult
✅ Coaching and form correction throughout the session
**Total value: $200**
**Complimentary for qualified individuals.**
What to expect:
Short cardio intervals
Functional strength training
Mobility and breathwork
A welcoming small group environment
Real coaching, not random workouts
A clear next step for your health and fitness goals
**All levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced gym goers.** Our coaches guide you through the session and help adjust movements based on your level.
Important:
RSVPs on Meetup do not guarantee a spot.
**To secure your complimentary experience, you must call or text us at 416 900 9679 to confirm your qualification and booking.**
Please do not attend without confirmation. Space is limited and unconfirmed arrivals cannot be accommodated.
How to qualify:
You must live or work in downtown Toronto and call or text us first at 416 900 9679 to confirm eligibility.
Location:
Thrive Longevity Training
518 Yonge Street
Yonge and College
Minutes from College Station
Google Maps:
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jMKrTvr4Lk5aUna7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jMKrTvr4Lk5aUna7)
How to prepare:
Wear athletic clothing
Bring indoor training shoes
Bring a water bottle
**Arrive a few minutes early once your spot is confirmed**
Schedule:
We offer multiple sessions throughout the day, including morning, afternoon, and evening options.
Spots are limited so call or text us to see what times are available.
Final reminder:
Meetup RSVPs alone do not secure a space.
**Please call or text 416 900 9679 after RSVPing to confirm your booking.**
**Unconfirmed arrivals cannot be admitted due to limited capacity.**
Toronto Hottest Content Creators, Influencers, Models & UGC Social Night
***Tickets must be purchased in advance!***
🔗: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-hottest-content-creators-influencers-models-ugc-social-night-tickets-1988831908777
A fun social night for Toronto influencers & content creators—good vibes, great people, and endless content and create collaborations!
## 🔥 Toronto’s Hottest Content Creators, Influencers & UGC Social Night
Looking to meet **Toronto content creators, influencers, and UGC creators** in a fun, high-energy, no-pressure setting?
Welcome to **Toronto’s Hottest Content Creators, Influencers & UGC Social Night** — an exclusive evening designed for creators who want to **connect organically, create content, and vibe** in one of the city’s hottest venues.
## 🎥 Who Should Attend
✔️ Content creators & UGC creators
✔️ Influencers (micro to macro)
✔️ Videographers & photographers
✔️ Social media managers
✔️ Brand founders & creative entrepreneurs
✔️ Anyone building a personal brand online
✔️ Models
Whether you’re growing your first 1,000 followers or managing multiple brand deals, this night is about **community, creativity, and connection**.
## 🍸 What to Expect
✨ A stylish Toronto venue with great lighting
✨ A fun, welcoming crowd of creators
✨ Music, drinks & social vibes
✨ Opportunities to meet collaborators, models & photographers
✨ A space to shoot content, network naturally & enjoy the night
No awkward networking. No pressure. Just good people and great energy.
## 🎟️ Ticket Options
🎫 **Early Bird** – Limited quantity
🎫 **General Admission**
🎫 **2-for-1 Creator Tickets** (perfect for bringing a friend)
Tickets are limited to maintain a curated experience.
**Join Our Community**
Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless](https://www.instagram.com/stellarsocialsbylimitless)
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/people/Stellar-Socials-By-Limitless/61567104153339/](https://www.facebook.com/people/Stellar-Socials-By-Limitless/61567104153339/)
**Notice of Photography**: Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or filmed. If you prefer not to appear in media, kindly notify one of the event organizers.
Singles Pool Night - Friday May 29th 7:30 pm
Please read all the following details to the end...
This week is an **All Ages** **Singles Night -** bring a Friend or two....
Join **MEGA Group** & **All Fun & Games Group** for a fun-filled evening of shooting pool and socializing in Mississauga!
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this event is a great opportunity to play some games, meet new friends, and unwind after a long day.
Come show off your skills, learn new techniques, and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with like-minded individuals who share a passion for billiards. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, laugh, and maybe even discover a new favourite hobby. See you at the pool table!
**Arrive** \- 10 \- 15 minutes before 7:30 pm start\, choose a cue\, meet your fellow players and begin to play while waiting for the rest of the group to arrive\. We will insert you into a game soon after you arrive even if it is past 8 pm\. It's O\.K\. to be late as we play until 10:30 pm\.
**Event fee $25** Bring exact cash. ATM Machine on site.
This is a 3 hour event.
All are welcome regardless of skill level. We can give you tips and advice to better your play. We play for fun.
Please remove your name if you realize you cannot attend this evening so others waiting can sign up. **No Shows are being tracked.** Miss 3 events by No Show and you will be eliminated from the groups. Please honour your commitment by being there.
Please support the Bar with Food and / or Drink orders throughout the night ... and be kind to the wait Staff. Before Leaving - **Make sure you pay your bill at the end of the night.**
**Parking** \- This is a busy strip plaza where you will find Parking at the very end of the plaza or on the Street\.
This is also a very busy Billiard Hall so ask where **Robin's Group** is located inside. The Staff will direct you to where our tables are at.
**Directions** – Mattawa Ave. is where you want to turn South onto.
Look for the **Brick** **Furniture on the North side** as a guide post to know where to turn South. Monte Carlo is about half way down the plaza on the West side of Mattawa.
Leave earlier than anticipated if you have never been here before.
**Address** - **Monte Carlo Billiards & Sports Bar** -
1590 Dundas Street East, Mississauga **L4X 2Z2**
The front of the building is on Dundas Street
( Dunn-Wynn Centre ) but the actual place in the plaza is on Mattawa Ave.
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🌲🥾 CROTHERS WOODS TRAIL HIKE & DAIRY QUEEN STOP 🥾🍦
🌲🥾 **CROTHERS WOODS TRAIL HIKE & DAIRY QUEEN STOP** 🥾🍦
Real Trails, A Solid Climb & An Ice Cream Finish
Toronto doesn’t have many *true* hiking experiences — but this is one of them.
Join us for a more active, nature-focused walk through Crothers Woods, one of the city’s best spots if you’re looking for something that actually feels like a hike.
This isn’t your typical flat city stroll.
There are hills, forest paths, and a proper climb — especially at the end (Pottery Road 👀).
But don’t worry… we’ve got a reward waiting.
This is not a formal tour.
It’s a social hike — a bit more effort, a bit more nature, and a great group to do it with.
📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd)
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**🚶♂️ What We’ll Do**
We’ll start at Broadview Station and head south along Broadview before making our way down Pottery Road into the Don Valley.
From there, we’ll connect to the Don Valley trails and enter Crothers Woods, where we’ll hike through forested paths and take a short break along the way.
After the hike, we’ll make our way back — finishing with the climb up Pottery Road (the final challenge 💪).
And then… we reward ourselves with a stop at Dairy Queen for some well-earned ice cream. 🍦
We’ll end back near Broadview Station.
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🌦️ **Weather & Expectations**
This hike happens rain or shine.
Please come prepared — trails may be muddy, and conditions can vary.
This is a slightly more challenging walk than most of our events:
✔️ Uneven trails
✔️ Some hills
✔️ One bigger climb at the end
Good footwear is important.
Also — this is NOT a guided or historical tour. It’s about movement, nature, and being social.
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🧢 **Meetup Details**
📍 Meetup Location: Outside Broadview Subway Station
🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time.
On time is late.
We’ll head out promptly.
End Point: Broadview Subway Station
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🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to
📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/)
This helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖
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🎒 **What to Bring**
Water
Good hiking/walking shoes (important!)
A snack
Weather-appropriate clothing (trail-ready 🌧️🌿)
Optional: cash/card for ice cream 🍦
**Please also use the washroom before arriving, as stops are limited.**
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🌈 **Who Is This For?**
This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not.
**We also host:**
🎬 Movies
🚶 Walks & hikes
🎭 Arts & culture outings
🍽️ Restaurant gatherings
There’s always something happening.
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**REMEMBER:** You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule.
And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates.
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👤 Organizer: Mathew
Questions? Post on the event wall or email
📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)
Come for the trail. Stay for the challenge.
Leave feeling like you actually *earned* that ice cream. 🍦🌲✨
Photography Meetup - Tommy Thompson Park
Hello everyone,
Join us for a relaxed and fun photography meetup at Tommy Thompson Park 📸🌿
With warmer weather finally here, it’s the perfect time to grab your camera, get outside, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.
We’ll meet at the ***Tommy Thompson Park Pavilion*** at **1:00 PM**, then explore the trails together at an easy pace. Along the way, we’ll stop for photos, take breaks, and enjoy the scenery. This meetup is open to everyone, whether you're a beginner or just love taking photos for fun.
**What to bring:**
* Camera or smartphone
* Comfortable walking shoes
* Positive energy and curiosity
The plan is to walk toward the end of the park, where the lighthouse is. There is a great view of Toronto’s skyline, perfect for capturing some stunning shots together.
For details on directions, park guidelines, and rules, please check:
[https://tommythompsonpark.ca/visitor-information/](https://tommythompsonpark.ca/visitor-information/)
We hope you can join us for this exciting meetup!
**Note:** If the weather doesn’t cooperate (rain, etc.), the meetup may be rescheduled or cancelled. Updates will be shared if anything changes.
**SATURDAY NIGHT IN HARBOUR FRONT** (Walk, Talk & Dock!) (Sunset & Nightlife)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a great Saturday Night at the Harbour Front in Toronto. **A great day to see the sites, meet lots of friendly people, grab a coffee, ice cream, go for a leisure walk by the water, sip on a beverage/grab some dinner and enjoy the Toronto Downtown Night Life. (Both outdoor and indoor)**
I'm going to show you around, play a little ice breaker game or two; and then gravitate towards some places where we can relax and possibly even more than that. :)
\*The walking portion will be roughly 2.5 hours with rest periods/bathroom breaks, then we will find a casual place to chill and eat.
This will be a fun day and night (Dress casual would be optimal for this event) (comfortable shoes would be best- for walking and chilling)
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small afternoon and early evening adventure through the Toronto Harbour Front and more.
Event details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**\*SATURDAY IN HARBOUR FRONT\***
**(Walk, Talk & Docks!) (Sunset, Dinner & Nightlife)**
-A great day as we explore some of the best area's of the Harbour Front near the water, board walk and entertainment strip (lots of patio's, parks, festivals, bars, restaurants and cafes)
-We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Perhaps play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another
\*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and enjoy our Saturday Night together :)
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**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
Go Train will take you Union Station- close walk from there:)
Plenty of parking in that area too- but subway, and/or street car is highly recommended
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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**SATURDAY NIGHT IN HARBOUR FRONT** (Walk, Talk & Dock!) (Sunset & Nightlife)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a great Saturday Night at the Harbour Front in Toronto. **A great day to see the sites, meet lots of friendly people, grab a coffee, ice cream, go for a leisure walk by the water, sip on a beverage/grab some dinner and enjoy the Toronto Downtown Night Life. (Both outdoor and indoor)**
I'm going to show you around, play a little ice breaker game or two; and then gravitate towards some places where we can relax and possibly even more than that. :)
\*The walking portion will be roughly 2.5 hours with rest periods/bathroom breaks, then we will find a casual place to chill and eat.
This will be a fun day and night (Dress casual would be optimal for this event) (comfortable shoes would be best- for walking and chilling)
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small afternoon and early evening adventure through the Toronto Harbour Front and more.
Event details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**\*SATURDAY IN HARBOUR FRONT\***
**(Walk, Talk & Docks!) (Sunset, Dinner & Nightlife)**
-A great day as we explore some of the best area's of the Harbour Front near the water, board walk and entertainment strip (lots of patio's, parks, festivals, bars, restaurants and cafes)
-We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Perhaps play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another
\*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and enjoy our Saturday Night together :)
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**Event Fee:**
10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included)
or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com
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**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at **Starbucks, 208 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like.
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
4:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30)
Go Train will take you Union Station- close walk from there:)
Plenty of parking in that area too- but subway, and/or street car is highly recommended
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Telugu Community First Meet Up
The wait is finally over!
It's time to have our first ever Telugu Meetup and we can't wait to see you all at Amsterdam BewHouse to have an amazing time together!
We thought it would be ideal to have a catchup in the downtown as our first meetup as this would allow everyone to socialise, network and get to know one another.
Get to the venue between 6:30 and 7 PM. The evening will start off with a bit of an intro to each other. Most importantly, we would like to hear your ideas on the type of activities and events you'd like us to organise and the locations that may suit all of us.
We can hang around and then head out for dinner if time permits.
Please note that there is no entry fee for this event. Its just PYO (pay your own).
Please do RSVP as that would help us make the bookings.
Please feel free to message us if you have any questions.
Let the fun begin!
Cheers
Fast Friending: Meaningful Connections! (21-40/Happy Hours/Bring a lady free)
As adults, our routines get full, circles get smaller, and meaningful connections don’t just happen by chance!
That’s why our Fast Friending evenings in Toronto are created with intention — to give you a comfortable, welcoming space to meet like-minded ladies & gents who are also looking for genuine friendships. If you’ve been wanting deeper connections but didn’t know where to begin, this is your place to start.
**Book tickets now & save money -**
[https://toro30thmay.eventbrite.co.uk](https://toro30thmay.eventbrite.co.uk)
\*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account.
EVENT COST:
Early Bird - CAD$ 10 per person
Regular Ticket - CAD$ 15 per person
Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay CAD$ 20 cash when you meet Kruttika at the venue.
**Our venue for the evening** \- We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment\.
**Here’s how your evening will flow:**
**7:00 PM – Welcome**
Arrive at 7:00 PM and be welcomed by your host, Kruttika , who will guide the evening and help with introductions. Feeling shy? Come a little early and she’ll ease you into small-group conversations. You’re also welcome to bring a lady friend along for free.
**7:30 – 8:30 PM \| Fast Friending**
Chat with a new attendee every 3 minutes, ensuring you meet a variety of like-minded ladies and gentlemen.
**After 8:30 PM \| Open Mingling**
Reconnect with those you enjoyed speaking to and continue meaningful conversations at your own pace
\- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\!
\- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\.
\- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! You will naturally gel with others of your own age range and so you will always find many attendees who fit your range\.
\- We are not a 'dating' group\. We are focused on helping ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. You will generally find a good gender balance \(maybe not perfect\) at all our events\.
**Why do we have tickets?**
1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication.
2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved.
3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity.
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ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)-
We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years in over 30 cities (operating as Expatsclub, MeetConnectDevelop and fastfriends.co.uk).
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You can contact our founder Dan on +447715705005 with any questions or ideas.
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**Here are some videos which will give you some guidance and comfort to make your attendance more productive.**
Secrets for socialising at our meetups - [https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx](https://bit.ly/44ZdVwx)
Making new friends -[ https://bit.ly/455TsWY](https://bit.ly/455TsWY)
How to make people like you instantly - [https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT](https://bit.ly/3Vj5PeT)
Members review - [https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d](https://bit.ly/3yHfu6d)
Make Friends at a Cafe - Good Chats App BETA
**GoodChats.**
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**Newest Way to Make Friends in Toronto!**
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Ever walked into a coffee shop and wished you knew the people around you?
That’s exactly what GoodChats is for.
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Our Coffee Chat events are designed to make meeting new people feel natural — no awkward intros, no swiping, no pressure. Just real conversations with people who already share your interests.
**How it works:**
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**1) Sign up on iOS or Android**
Download the GoodChats app to get started.
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Use the code **COFFEE** to sign-up for the invite-only app today!
[https://linktr.ee/goodchatsapp](https://linktr.ee/goodchatsapp)
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**2) Start a chat about what you like**
Talk about anything you’re into — hobbies, ideas, random thoughts. The app builds your profile based on what you actually care about.
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**3) Join a Coffee Chat**
We match you with a small group of people who share similar interests and invite you to a local coffee shop meetup.
That’s it — just show up, grab a drink, and talk.
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**What to expect:**
* Small groups (so it’s actually easy to connect)
* Weekly events at local coffee shops
* A relaxed, low-pressure environment
* People you’re genuinely likely to vibe with
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**Good to know:**
* Events are **completely free**
* All event details and invites are inside the GoodChats app
* We’re currently in **beta**, with new Coffee Chats happening every week
Use the code **COFFEE** to sign-up for the invite-only app today!
[https://linktr.ee/goodchatsapp](https://linktr.ee/goodchatsapp)
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If you’ve ever wanted meeting new people to feel easier (and more real)…
this is for you.
Locals & New in Town Events Near You
Connect with your local Locals & New in Town community
Karaoke + Freestyle (bring wine)
**Karaoke Night**: Bring your glee club friends. Enjoy a flashback to your choir days. No chorus line. It's all you baby. Sing. Shout. Scream. Lip sync if you need to. But do show up and do have a good time.
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Contra dance June 20 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Saturday, June 20, 2026**
**Beginners’ Session 1:30 to 2:00 PM**
**Dancing 2:00 to 4:30 PM**
**Band: Gem City Revelers**
**Caller: David Mould**
**You are invited to join us for dinner at Olive and Lime (in the church’s back parking lot) after the dance.**
**Location: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Road, Columbus, OH 43214.**
**Cost is $10 for adults, $5 ages 12-25.**
**New to dancing? A beginners’ session, from 1:30 to 2:00 PM, will get you started. You will learn some basic figures that will be repeated in the afternoon’s dances. All dances will be taught and no partner is needed. Dancing is from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.**
**Please bring your own refillable water bottle.**
**All Soles Dance upcoming dance dates are, as follows:**
**July 25, 2026–Summer Potluck and Dance**
**No August Dance**
**September 26, 2026**
**October 17, 2026**
**November 21, 2026**
**December 19, 2026**
**Visit our website at: https://firstuucolumbus.org/connection/all-soles/**
Trivia Night + Freestyle
**Self-Proclaimed Trivia Master, Paul, has all the questions AND answers**: All YOU have to do is bring the answers. Easy? Let's find out in the next rendition of Trivia Night.
Let's warm up with the question that I like to ask to establish your knowledge of current events and IQ. Don't be shy. Shout this one out. What happened in April in America that had not happened since 1972 ?
(warm up questions answer is posted at the bottom)
Okay, not bad. I heard that. RSVP and form up into teams of up to 4 people when you show up. Compete for prizes so large we had to park them at the airport. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Dead Last (that one's more of a remedial learning aid, but it will be fun. I promise).
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please)
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
**Answer**: *That's right!* / We sent a rocketship with live astronauts to the moon for a quick lap around our only natural satellite. They didn't land. And they never got out of the capsule... for 10 days! Been there. Done that! (It's like they're replaying all the greatest hits from my childhood.)
Freestyle + Local Cantina
**Local Cantina -** We'll shut down wine club at 8 pm this evening and take a short walk to our neighborhood Tex-Mex eatery - Local Cantina. Join us after wine club for a snack or meal.
Please RSVP early AND Please let me know in the comments if you plan to join us after at the diner so I can have accurate numbers for the reservations.
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass!
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*
Freestyle Night (Bring Wine)
**On Freestyle night** \- just bring a bottle to share\. There is NO formal wine tasting like on other weeks\. Door charge is $10 \(cash or Venmo only please\)\. We may have some left over wines to clear out\! Glasses are provided\. Take Care\. See you there\.
**Parking**: There are several public parking lots near the Alive614 hall. Please be careful to NOT park in private parking lots. They do tow. Check Google maps to scope out your space. Anyone who is early could easily find a parking space on the street nearby. I am told that the Chase parking lot is safe after hours.
**Glasses**: …will be provided. Please note that after the wine tasting, the EMPTY glasses need to be returned to the boxes at the service table. Please do not make me hunt down your empty glass. Please be gentle, our glasses are fragile. Uh, they are made of glass! (ps - empty the glasses into the sink, not the trash ... please)
**Food**: You are welcome to bring a snack to share. It is not required. Most people do though. If no one brings anything, there will be nothing.
**Code of Conduct**: Though mostly understood, it’s still worth mentioning. We don’t have rules per se, but we highly discourage the following topics of discussion because they are likely to incite anti-social responses - Sex, Politics, Religion. Please don’t mistake this as an attempt to limit your free speech rights but rather a guide to a place and time for appropriate discussions.
**After the lights go out**: After the last sip of wine, when we clean up and turn the lights out, if you still haven’t had enough of us, it is typical for a group to get together and go to a local eatery for food and/or drinks or coffee.
Again, We look forward to meeting new members and reuniting with old friends.
Sincerely, ***Paul Uttermohlen***,
**Red 1 Realty**
*Your Hilliard Wine Club Host*





















