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It’s been one year since Forest Footprints was born. What a journey it has been! Together, we’ve wandered beneath towering trees, swooped through wild meadows, climbed beautiful hills, and danced with joy in sunlit parks. Over this past year, our Forest Footprints family has grown steadily to over 600 members. We’ve become closer, shared real connections, had deep and meaningful conversations, and filled countless moments with laughter. Now, it’s time to celebrate! Let’s hike through our home forest — Jefferson — and then gather for a warm celebration at Tehroon 60 restaurant. Here’s to our first anniversary, and to many more adventures ahead with Forest Footprints! **Important Reminder:** By participating in this hike, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risk. If you have not done so, we kindly request that you refrain from participating in this event. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to an enjoyable and safe adventure! • Dress for the weather! Prepare for the weather and wear suitable gear for the trail. • Ice cleats are mandatory! • Arrive on time! Please be punctual, as the group will leave on time. • Know your limits! Choose the hike that match your fitness level.

🎆❄️ **New Year’s Day Walk: Toronto Island** **Walk off the hangover. Start fresh. Do something different.** Let’s be real — January 1st can go one of two ways: You stay on the couch all day… **or** you step outside, breathe in fresh air, move your body, and actually start the year feeling good. Join us for a **New Year’s Day walk on Toronto Island** — the perfect way to **reset after the night before**, try something new, and maybe even make a few new friends while you’re at it. Yes, I will be hungover. That’s why we’re starting at **1:15 PM** 😏🍾 Being surrounded by water and nature can be surprisingly calming. The Islands offer a quiet place to slow down, clear your head, and start the year feeling grounded — no mystical claims, just fresh air and space to think. Whether you’re setting healthy intentions, shaking off the fog, or just refusing to let January win — this walk is for you. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” So layer up, grab your warmest coat, and let’s make **January 1st** a *choice*, not a write-off ❄️💪 Miss this and your New Year officially starts on January 2nd. Just saying. *** 🌆 **THE WALK** • Approx. **7 km** • Flat, easy, and very walkable — no hills • One of the **best skyline views** of Toronto • Calm, scenic, and surprisingly magical in winter Perfect for beginners, casual walkers, and anyone trying to ease back into movement after the holidays. *** ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES** • This walk happens in **any kind of weather** — snow, cold, crisp winter vibes • **Do not sign up** if you’re not ready to walk in winter • Event will only be cancelled if it reaches **-20°C** *** 🕓 **MEETUP DETAILS** 📍 **Meetup Location:** 📍 **IMPORTANT: MEETUP LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)** I will be meeting everyone **INSIDE the Ferry Docks** — **INSIDE means AFTER your ticket has been scanned** and you are **in the ferry waiting area**. 👉 **This is NOT:** • The bathrooms **outside** the terminal • The bathrooms **before** ticket scanning • The other side of the ferry terminal • Anywhere outside the building 👉 **This IS:** • **After** your ticket has been scanned • **Inside** the ferry waiting area • Beside the **bathrooms INSIDE the terminal** 👀 **How you’ll spot me:** I’ll be wearing my **MOOSE HAT** 🦌 ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **1:15 PM** 🚢 **Ferry Leaves:** **1:30 PM** — *please arrive early* ⏰ **Ferry Back to Toronto:** **4:45PM** (or sooner) ⚠️ **PLEASE BE ON TIME** Once we’re on the ferry, it will be very hard to catch up with us. *** 💲 **COSTS** • **Meetup Fee:** $5 – Cash in person **or** – E-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** • **Ferry Ticket:** **$9.70** – You **must purchase your ferry ticket before signing up** – 🎟️ **Ferry Ticket: [Click Here!](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp)** *** 🎒 **WHAT TO BRING** • Snack • Water • **Good boots** • Warm coat • Something warm to drink ☕ *** ⏳ **HOW LONG?** Approx. **3 hours**, including a small break. 🚪 **Can you leave early?** Anytime you like. 👀 **NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT?** You can **just show up** or even decide on the day — New Year energy is flexible. *** 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) ⚠️ **NOTE:** Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates. *** ✨ Fresh air. Movement. Skyline views. Good people. ✨ A healthier start to the year — without pretending you’re perfect. **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

**Each of us has unique experience. It is this quality that makes each of us a Precious Contributer to the what we call Humanity. With our variety we create richness into the society we live. To make our lives more interesting and enjoyable sharing is the First Step.** **Let's start the New Year and TRY to make it truly Happy New Year** **We meet at Balzac's Coffee inside the Library.** **Small groups provide better space to KNOW each other for developing meaningful and enjoyable connections.**

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Hello Everybody! 【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Brookfield Place（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON）, near the Union Station.】 I am helping organize a mandarin-english language exchange downtown. If you want to improve your Mandarin/English, feel free to come by downtown and meet others to practise your language. There will be native Mandarin and English speakers to help you! Or you can share your language skills with others! Every Saturday 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） [ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).] —————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又给封了，所以我们把活动地点换到了 Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在组织一场中英文交流活动。如果你想提高你的普通话或者英语，那就快来参加吧！你可以在这里认识很多母语为普通话或者英语的新朋友！他们都非常乐于帮你提高你的中英文表达能力！也欢迎你同我们一起分享你的语言技巧! 谢谢! 每周六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【请找到一张桌子，桌上有张纸，写着“Meetup”。】 ———————————————— 大家好： 【College Park的food court又給封了，所以我們把活動地點換到了Brookfield Place的food court （181 Bay St., Toronto, ON），靠近Union Station。】 我正在組織一場中英文交流活動。如果你想提高你的國語或者英語，那就快來參加吧！你可以在這裡認識很多母語為國語或者英語的新朋友！他們都非常樂於幫你提高你的中英文表達能力！也歡迎你同我們一起分享你的語言技巧！ 謝謝! 每週六 3:00pm-5:00pm Brookfield Place Food Court（181 Bay St., Toronto, ON） 【請找到一張桌子，桌上有張紙，寫著“Meetup”】

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Toronto City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

We're collaborating with Westerville Queer Collective to gather supplies and pack care packages. Head over to their event page to [register](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-wroejsfn/events/312453970/) officially. We’ll be assembling care packages with food, warm weather supplies, recreational items like books, and resource guides for local unhoused folks. Packages will then be delivered to HEER2SERVE, local nonprofit that has weekly “serves”, when they go out into local encampment areas and deliver needed items and food. Our care packages will be a part of that. WQC will supply containers and food items for the care packages. So this time we are primarily focusing on gathering donations for keeping warm, including up to 50 of the following items: Clean or new socks, hats, scarves and gloves Handwarmers Sanitizing wipes Lighters You are welcome to contribute items or just come and help pack. Leave a comment if you are bringing donations. We can also accept money donations through WQC.

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.

Join us for lunch at True Food Kitchen in Easton as we celebrate the New Year and our friendships!

At Unity of Columbus, our Youth and Family Ministry nurtures the spiritual growth of children and families through love, joy, and practical spiritual teachings. Each Sunday, children explore timeless spiritual principles through stories, creative activities, music, and group sharing in a safe and welcoming environment. Our program encourages children to discover their own inner light, express kindness, and develop a personal connection with God. Together, we celebrate diversity, cultivate understanding, and inspire each child to live with purpose and compassion. Parents and families are invited to join in this uplifting journey of learning, laughter, and spiritual connection.

Volunteer with Westerville Queer Collective and the Neurospicy Meetup to build care packages for local unhoused folks, which will be distributed throughout local camps and neighborhoods via Heer2Serve (501c3). Will you donate any items? If so, comment what will you bring Please make sure clothing items are clean and if you’re donating food, ready to be eaten without a stove or microwave. We expect to assemble around 50-100 packages, so if you’ll purchase items, please consider that amount (ie bulk individually packaged candies etc.). Fun and interesting book or entertainment item donation also welcome! Package assembly will take place on January 17th from 10-12 am. Location TBA but will be in Westerville, Ohio.