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Solo Parent - Sunday Coffee Break
Solo parents unite! Time for a coffee break for the solo/divorced/other parents. Come swap stories, chit chat, make friends, meet new people. Free event.
Toronto Climate Film Festival: Connecting Militarization and the Climate
[Toronto Climate Film Festival](https://www.tcff.ca/) presents:
**Connecting Militarization and the Climate**
**Sunday May 24, 2026 – 6-8:30 pm**
Doors open @ 5:30 pm.
Screening starts @ 6 pm.
Featuring two films looking back and ahead …
· *Hunters and Bombers (1991)* – National Film Board of Canada, followed by
· *Militaries are fuelling the climate crisis \| All Hail the Planet \(2024\)* – Al Jazeera
Speaker & discussion leader: Dr. Tamara Lorincz, Voice of Women for Peace and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Canada
Light refreshments will be provided.
Raffle for Seth Klein’s *A Good War*
Admission is free. Donations to [ClimateFast](https://www.climatefast.ca/) are welcome.
[Click here to register](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tcff-presents-connecting-militarization-and-the-climate-tickets-1988911139759). (Your Meetup RSVP will not get you a ticket!)
Mandarin-English Exchange (Sunday)
【College Park food court is closed again, so we change the location to the food court in Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON), near the College 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 Sunday 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
[ Please find a table with "meetup" label (like the Featured photo).]
[ Usually in front of the pharmacy ]
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又给封了,所以我们把活动地点换到了 Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College 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!
每周日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【请找到一张桌子,桌上有张纸,写着“Meetup”。】
【位置通常在药房前面】
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大家好:
【College Park的food court又給封了,所以我們把活動地點換到了Aura Concourse的food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON),靠近College 】
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!
每週日 3:00pm-5:00pm
Aura Concourse food court(384 Yonge St., Toronto, ON)
【請找到一張桌子,桌上有張紙,寫著“Meetup”】
【位置通常會在藥房前面】
VOLLEY BALL & SOCCER BEGINNERS FRIEDNDLY
**Beginner-Friendly Volleyball/Soccer Meetup**
Looking to try volleyball/Soccer or get back into the game in a fun, low-pressure environment? This meetup is perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to play casually, learn the basics, and meet new people!
We’ll focus on building fundamental skills, teamwork, and most importantly—having a great time. No experience needed, just bring a positive attitude and be ready to move, laugh, and connect with others.
Whether you’re coming solo or with friends, everyone is welcome. Let’s learn, play, and grow together! 🙌
Military Families and Friends Events This Week
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Fast hike
4–4.5 km/h Pace
From 4921 Rutherford Rd., Woodbridge to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection via William Granger Greenway and back.
The hike will be approximately 11–12 km.
Please bring water, snacks, and your beautiful smile.
Please know your fitness level and join only if you are comfortable maintaining a 4–4.5 km/h pace.
We will leave at 9:00 AM. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early.
**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.
We look forward to an enjoyable and safe adventure.
OutDoor Recreation Soccer (CANCELLED)
Smaller group on a small field, recreational, low level, only very small group. It's a smaller field, usually, we play 4 on 4 or max 5 on 5. No subs.
Outdoor turf and free soccer event, . The event is none competitive soccer for low levels only, the game should be easy and fun, so we can get little bit sweat while enjoy the weather. This is no contact soccer,
We should have have another what's app group of friends joining us on the soccer field, all you need to bring is good spirit and your own water.
should be lots parking around the school and it's few mins walk from the subway station, once you get there, we will be gathered on the field. If we cancel the event, I will post on the event board here.
If the game is cancelled, I will post on the comment board.
This event is sponsored by Harbord Bakery (http://www.harbordbakery.ca/), Bakery on Mavis(http://www.bakeryonmavis.ca/) Brazil Bakery (http://brazilbakerypastry.ca/) Kensington Natural Bakery (http://kensingtonnaturalbakery.ca/) and EJoyCity.ca (https://www.ejoycity.ca/), iBake (http://i-bake.ca/), La Novita Bakery(http://lanovitabakery.ca) Absolute Bakery(http://absolutecafe.ca) they will give 10% off on everything. Simply, just tell them you are here for the meetup event.
Brunch and Friends in Toronto
⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:**
[https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/)
**Join the Toronto 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 brunch 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.
Sunday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner and Music Listening Party after)
Hello everyone,
**\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\***
Please join me and my other groups for a fantastic spring afternoon involving a leisure nature and beautiful neighbourhood walk
\- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see
-Our great event will continue as we hit a fabulous location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional)
-Stick around after dinner and music listening party after
**Time and Location: Where to meet us?**
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small adventure through quieter and more natural parts of the city we don't usually get to see.
More details below:
Sincerely,
Steve Flemming
(Organizer/Host)
**Event Details:**
**Sunday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner and Music Listening Party after)**
-A great event planned as we explore Parks, Trails, Cafes and beautiful Neighbourhoods with cool sites to see
-During the walk we will stop and rest at different spots, bathroom breaks, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together
-Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning of the walk as well to help us get to know one another
\*This event is a great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air, exercise and (re) connect with some wonderful people
**Bonus after our Leisure Nature and Neighbourhood Walk:**
\*Stick around after the walk for a fun Sunday evening gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Music Listening Party
**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?**
**Date:** Sunday May 14th
We will meet at out front of **Smoke Show** **744 Mt. Pleasant Rd)**
\*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at
**3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)**
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***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :)
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Local Social Host Sign-Up: Lunches, Drinks & Curated Experiences
**Want to help bring your city’s community together?**
We’re looking for local hosts to organize small group lunches, evening drinks, mixers, movie get-togethers and curated experiences.
**No experience necessary,** just a friendly attitude, some local knowledge, and a willingness to meet a few new people. After each event, we’ll send a short feedback form so we can improve and support you. The host will also be able to provide feedback so we can learn what worked and what didn't.
**[Click here](https://form.questionscout.com/6926c9ab87a828a5c11a79fc)** to apply and get started: if you’re selected, we’ll reach out for a quick screening call.
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NAMI Family-to-Family Summer Session
Summer Session, Thursdays, June 4 - July 23, 2026, from 6 to 8:30pm ET
**NAMI Family-to-Family** is a free, eight-week program for family members, caregivers, and partners of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment, and recovery.
Raising Conscious Kids – A Unity Family Experience
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.
Three Creeks Metro Park
We'll get in around 4 miles at Three Creeks Metro Parks, primarily natural trails. 17-18 minute miles, no one left behind, and faster walkers are free to lead out.
Optional lunch after!
If you're joining for hiking all the metro parks, this is the sixth one!
















