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**📘 The Book Society: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — Open Discussion** We're making an evening of it to get stuck into the divisive and brilliant Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin in a relaxed room where no opinion is too odd, and the group always makes the evening worth it. Reading ahead is great but not required, and bring whatever section you're itching to discuss, and bring your feelings about it — because the most memorable moments here always come from real responses. The conversation follows whoever has something to add — with no pressure to arrive with a polished verdict, and something genuinely new nearly always surfaces. First-timers are warmly encouraged to come — and the conversation moves fast enough that settling in just happens, no prep beyond reading required, and the format is built to fold everyone in. --- **The evening in short:** 1. The night opens with a few minutes to settle before the discussion starts 2. Talk opens on a first question and flows on from there, no set agenda 3. Before closing, the group picks or confirms the next title ⭐ *"First night and I'd already booked the next — it's the rare book club you actually look forward to"* – monthly regular 💡 **Handy hint:** note where the book won you over or lost you, since it takes thirty seconds and pays off all night, and the night repays whatever small prep you put in. --- 🗯️ Good books are better with good company — RSVP and join the conversation and the talk does the heavy lifting. See you there. 🗯️

VRTO returns to the heart of Toronto this summer, with amazing events including Video Games Month, FIFA, and many other incredible opportunities to meet folks and level up. What VRTO does best is bring you face-to-face with the doers, designers, makers, outside-the-box thinkers, and opportunities. With a third day added to the 2026 schedule, you can pick up a full conference pass or a 1-day pass for any of the three days. Or if you are more interested in the exhibits, a casual roam, and socializing, consider the economical wristband pass, which also gives you access to the second stage, where you will find interesting and actionable presentations on a variety of topics. Whatever the case may be, we love to see the whole community come together from near and far to exchange the latest on all things related to the new spatial media. This includes virtual production, avatars and virtual embodiment, generative AI and pair programming discussions from all sides, pedagogy and enterprise training, game and experience development, virtual and augmented reality, volumetric capture, and much more. There are few shows as dedicated to these specialized disciplines as VRTO, and you can enjoy it at an easy-to-reach central location. This event is presented here for community interest and meetup purposes. A ticket to the event must be purchased to gain [admission at Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vrto-2026-spatial-media-world-conference-expo-tickets-1981067584474?aff=ebdsoporgprofile) All the info you need will be posted at https://conference.virtualreality.to, and we can't wait to see you at this very special event.

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an evening of post game celebration of Canada's win over Switzerland (wishful thinking) with a FIFA inspired menu at the Duke of York, followed by a visit to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum to see three exhibits. At 6 pm, we will meet at the Duke of York, to enjoy some of the items on their FIFA inspired menu. They have an Oh Canada burger with cheese curds, peameal bacon, beef gravy and french fries. https://dukepubs.ca/duke-of-york/ 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1B2 At 7pmish, we will walk over to the Gardiner Ceramic Museum for free Wednesday entry to see the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF). https://www.gardinermuseum.on.ca/event/international-ceramic-art-fair-2026/ At 8 pmish, I will depart as I work at 7 am the next morning. Don't let me leaving keep you from enjoying the museum, as it closes at 9 pm.

If you RSVP to this event you will be put on a waitlist. **We manage all event scheduling through PlaybyPoint.** **Please create a PlaybyPoint profile to view and RSVP to upcoming events.** **How to Set Up Your PlaybyPoint Account** To continue playing with us, you must create a profile and select your preferred package. 1. **Go to Playbypoint:** [mapleleafpickleball.playbypoint.com](http://mapleleafpickleball.playbypoint.com/) 2. **Create Account:** Click "Sign Up" to create your profile. 3. **Download the PlaybyPoint App:** Search "PlaybyPoint" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store & create an account. 4. Ensure you click the **'heart'** so you are joined with Maple Leaf Pickleball. 5. **Choose a Package:** Select the package that fits you best. From Drop-In to all-inclusive packages with tons of perks, there is something there for everyone. 6. **Sign up** to all the programs you wish to attend. (depending on your package you will have anywhere from a 7 to 31 day view). 7. **DUPR:** If you are not on DUPR, please create an account & then join the Maple Leaf Pickleball Club. (if you do not have a DUPR rating, contact me so we can get you playing a match) 8. **To create a free DUPR account:** [https://www.dupr.com/](https://www.dupr.com/) (exit out if you get a DUPR+ pop up), then... 9. **Join the Maple Leaf Pickleball Club:** [https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239) 10. **MATCH RESULTS:** After a match, designate one player to enter results into DUPR -- at your DUPR home page, at top, click the "+" plus sign, follow instructions to add match results. The other players will need to approve the results. If you have any issues, or questions, please reach out to us at: contact@mapleleafpickleball.org See you on the courts!

Join us for a friendly game of Volleyball in **Antibes Park**. All experience levels are welcome... Weather permitting! :) See you on the net!

To RSVP to this event, please do the following: **We manage all event scheduling through PlaybyPoint.** **Please create a PlaybyPoint profile to view and RSVP to upcoming events.** **How to Set Up Your PlaybyPoint Account** To continue playing with us, you must create a profile and select your preferred package. 1. **Go to Playbypoint:** [mapleleafpickleball.playbypoint.com](http://mapleleafpickleball.playbypoint.com/) 2. **Create Account:** Click "Sign Up" to create your profile. 3. **Download the PlaybyPoint App:** Search "PlaybyPoint" in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store & create an account. 4. Ensure you click the **'heart'** so you are joined with Maple Leaf Pickleball. 5. **Choose a Package:** Select the package that fits you best. From Drop-In to all-inclusive packages with tons of perks, there is something there for everyone. 6. **Sign up** to all the programs you wish to attend. (depending on your package you will have anywhere from a 7 to 31 day view). 7. **DUPR:** If you are not on DUPR, please create an account & then join the Maple Leaf Pickleball Club. (if you do not have a DUPR rating, contact me so we can get you playing a match) 8. **To create a free DUPR account:** [https://www.dupr.com/](https://www.dupr.com/) (exit out if you get a DUPR+ pop up), then... 9. **Join the Maple Leaf Pickleball Club:** [https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239](https://dashboard.dupr.com/dashboard/browse/clubs/8087557239) 10. **MATCH RESULTS:** After a match, designate one player to enter results into DUPR -- at your DUPR home page, at top, click the "+" plus sign, follow instructions to add match results. The other players will need to approve the results. If you have any issues, or questions, please reach out to us at: contact@mapleleafpickleball.org See you on the courts!

**🍵 Book Discussion Group: Circe by Madeline Miller · Just Bring Yourself** This meetup brings the group together to read from and discuss Madeline Miller's Circe in a casual and welcoming atmosphere, and a good chat is guaranteed. Discussion flows wherever the group takes it — with the conversation often surprising even long-time members, and the format rewards curiosity over expertise. No requirement to finish — come wherever you are in the book, and hold onto your strongest reaction to the text, and bring your reading notes — since every perspective adds something the group would not have without you. You do not need to have been before — and the group tends to make first-timers feel at ease very quickly, nothing beyond the book and your thoughts is needed, and the discussion gets richer with every new reader who joins. --- 🌟 Every book grows when you bring it into a room full of readers — RSVP and come ready to talk and the conversation is always worth showing up for. The evening is better when you are in it. 🌟

\*\***The Toronto History Walks Yearly 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** So many walkers have expressed interest in a full explanation of the dreaded PATH, so here it is. A full course on the PATH, its history and explanation. You will become a PATH specialist after this, guaranteed! I've heard it so many times, with so many people, the common refrain, "I got lost in the PATH." If you are one of the many who have simply vanished in Toronto's underground never to be seen again, check out this popular historical walking tour. This tour demystifies the PATH system and explains how it works in grand detail. It takes walkers through the system and points out the crucial connectors and branches within the system to effortlessly guide the lost through the maze. Once experienced the PATH will be an invaluable aid to navigating the downtown, in both summer and winter, rain or shine, hurricane or drought. You might even enjoy getting lost in the underground, lost but not forgotten. This is the full PATH course curriculum: Part 1: The History of THE PATH Part2: Connectors and signboards Part 3: Understanding the above ground connection Part 4: Hidden paths to get one around quickly Part 5: The Blind Spots and how to work with them Part 6: The Maps Part 7: Getting from here to there! This walk is for all fitness levels and skills. This tour is indoors, so please dress for the conditions, and is considered an all-weather​ tour. The walk begins **inside** the Atrium on Bay at the northeast corner of Dundas Street West and Bay Street adjacent to the Red Lobster restaurant! This tour has a ticket price of $15.00 per person! \*\* **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**

Let’s do some coding together at a cafe! No more working alone in the weekend. Here, we write code together. And I mean together together. Not occupying-the-same-space-but-separate together. Here’s how it works: Jennifer brings her mobile app project, tells everyone that it is like Pinterest for recipes and she’d like to work on the nav bar. Paul and Chloe think Jennifer's project is fascinating, and they join the group. They gather around Jennifer’s laptop and work on the nav bar for 2 hours. Jennifer is the one typing out the code while Paul and Chloe research, brainstorm, and offer suggestions. If you’re feeling stuck on your own project or need a motivation boost, bring it to mob programming! Want to learn by watching how others code and solve problems? Join someone else’s project at this event! Oh and we love your half-done projects that you are a bit embarrassed to share. Absolutely bring those to the event! **Discord**: We use Discord to share screen & code snippets during the event. Also feel free to share your projects here before the event! https://discord.gg/xwjDdVSw3E **Event policy**: * We have 0 tolerance for harassment. * We don’t allow the projects that are not meant to be shared in public such as school assignments, interview tasks, or trade secrets. * The goal is to write code. We discourage you from pitching business ideas here, doing code reviews, or spending the whole event on planning what to do. * Please buy a drink, and tip the barista well.

**Location: Meet at Old Mill Station (just outside the main entrance) at 10:00 AM. From there we’ll walk over to King’s Mill Park.** **Route: walk South through King’s Mill Park. Head west to Mimico Creek and then South to Islington Station.** **Distance: about 5 km** **Parking: there is limited availability near the Old Mill Hotel as well as a lot located in Etienne Brulé.** **Hope to see you there,** **Julian**

**💡 Reading Meetup: Circe by Madeline Miller • Casual and Friendly** The book club is meeting to open up a conversation around the thought-provoking Circe by Madeline Miller with a friendly group who enjoy good conversation, and everyone leaves with something new to think about. The format is relaxed and member-led — with all opinions treated as equally valid, and the energy in the room tends to build as the evening goes on. Come however far through the book you are, and note any characters or moments you want to unpack, and bring your reading notes — because the book looks completely different through a new set of eyes. You do not need to have been before — and no introduction is required beyond showing up, your presence is the only requirement, and the relaxed setting means there is no pressure on you. --- **The session at a glance:** - Introductions are short and the book takes over within the first few minutes - Discussion opens with an initial question and flows from there without a set agenda - At some point toward the end the group votes on or suggests next month's read 💡 **Before the session:** mark the page you most want to talk about, because having one concrete thing to say takes the pressure off everything else, and the rest of the conversation will take care of itself. --- ☕ A good discussion is worth fifty pages of rereading — come along and join a conversation worth having and the discussion takes it from there. See you at the table. ☕

🌿☀️ SUMMER WALK TO THE EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS & MARKET ☀️🌿 Ravine Trails, Outdoor Market & One of Toronto’s Best Skyline Lookout Spots Summer is the perfect time to explore some of Toronto’s hidden green spaces — and few places feel as unique as Evergreen Brick Works. Join us for a relaxed social walk from St. Clair down through the ravine trails toward the Brick Works, where nature, history, community, and city views all come together. Even though you’re still in Toronto, parts of this walk feel surprisingly peaceful — shaded forest paths, creeks, birds, hidden trails, and eventually the old industrial buildings of the Brick Works opening up in the middle of the valley. And in the summer? The whole place comes alive. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do: We’ll begin at St. Clair Station and walk down through the ravine system toward the Brick Works together. Once there, we’ll: 🌿 Explore the outdoor market ☕ Grab drinks, snacks, or lunch 🛍️ Browse local vendors and shops 😊 Sit, relax, and socialize for a bit Afterward, we’ll continue the adventure by walking up to one of the nearby lookout spots for beautiful skyline and valley views. 📸🌆 Then we’ll slowly make our way back together. And if at any point you feel tired or want to head home early, buses run directly from the Brick Works to nearby subway stations — easy and flexible. \*\*\* 🌤️ Weather & Expectations This event happens rain or shine. Please come prepared for: ✔️ Outdoor walking trails ✔️ Some hills and stair sections ✔️ Warm summer weather ✔️ A longer walk at a relaxed pace This is more of a social nature walk than a fast-paced hike. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: We will meet outside St. Clair Subway Station in front of the McDonald's — look for Mathew in his iconic Moose Hat 🫎 ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. 🏁 Ending Spot: Yonge & St. Clair \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes ☀️ Sunscreen 🧢 Hat or sunglasses 🥨 A snack if you’d like Guests are welcome! \*\*\* 🌿 More About the Brick Works From 1889 to the 1980s, the Don Valley Brick Works was one of Canada’s most important brick manufacturing sites, helping build much of Toronto itself. Today, the restored site has become one of the city’s most beloved urban nature spaces — combining historic industrial buildings, markets, trails, gardens, and environmental spaces all in one place. It’s one of those Toronto spots that people always seem surprised they didn’t discover sooner. \*\*\* 🌈 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. \*\*\* 💛 REMEMBER: You can just show up — or decide on the day if you’re not 100% sure. ⚠️ NOTE: Sometimes things happen and plans may change — please keep an eye out for updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the trails. Stay for the market. Leave feeling like you escaped the city for a few hours without ever leaving Toronto. 🌿✨

Let’s check out this Mediterranean restaurant in Clintonville. Parking is the back or on the side streets. Check out the menu; https://allorakitchenbar.com/dinner/

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Grandview Grind](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063534163841)!