Mobile User Experience

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/Da9fZFxPfs **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.

We're going to the Harbourfront Dance Festival for Dance Ontario weekend. This features the best professional dance troupes in Toronto performing all kinds of dance styles from flamenco, asian, Indian, bellydance to modern. Each dance troupe performs for a half hour from 1 - 5pm. We will meet inside King subway station where you pay your fare, then we will take the subway to the harbourfront Fleck Theatre where the festival starts at 1pm and you can stay as long as you like. I suggest you buy your $20 ticket in advance to avoid a line-up on arrival but you can purchase your ticket at the door as well. We go to this festival every year it's excellent and worth paying for. If you like dance you're going to love it. Check out the event: [https://danceontario.ca/programs/dance-weekend/](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://danceontario.ca/programs/dance-weekend/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3KwlgnBkXswYDvS6o7eu8H) purchase tickets online for Jan 24 [https://ci.ovationtix.com/36999/production/1260352?performanceId=11733867](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ci.ovationtix.com/36999/production/1260352?performanceId%3D11733867&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0EWZR8nQEGnocnBNfS6MCp)

\*\***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**

Many of you have been asking for a space like this, and we truly felt the need for it, especially with everything that is happening to our fellow Iranians back home. This is a peaceful gathering for conversation, support, and connection. In light of current events and the pain our people are going through, we’re creating a space where we can simply sit together, talk, listen, and reflect. No games. No activities. No pressure. Just human connection. 🕕 This Saturday at 6 PM 📍 Promenade Shopping Mall – Food Court This is a calm and respectful space to be together, share thoughts, and support one another during a difficult and emotional time. Everyone is welcome.

**New to moomoo or want to trade more efficiently?** Join us for an in-person, hands-on session designed to help you get the most out of Canada’s first AI-powered broker — moomoo. In this live demo, our speaker Ramin will walk you through the moomoo app step by step—from essential features to advanced tools—showing you how to analyze markets, spot opportunities, and trade with confidence. **What you’ll learn:** 1\. How to navigate the moomoo app from beginner to pro 2\. Key features that help you trade smarter with AI\-powered tools 3\. Practical tips to improve your U\.S\. stock trading workflow 4\. Live walkthrough \+ real\-time Q&A 5\. Networking opportunity with other investors Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your trading experience, this session is built to be practical, interactive, and easy to follow. 📍 95A Bloor Street West, Yorkville Limited spots available — register now and trade smarter with moomoo.

**On Saturday, January 24th, let's start the new year with Dancing with The Boys of Summer, a Premium 80s Tribute Band.** Not your typical 80s cover band, these guys bring a fully digital escapade that recreates the sonic retro soundscapes of 80s classics with studio-quality precision. Capturing complex sounds that define the era, The Boys of Summer deliver the “real-deal – taking it to the next level with numerous song selections that most cover/tribute acts shy away from. Whether it’s high energy hits you want to dance to, epic feel-good sing-alongs, or those forgotten gems that will totally surprise you, expect an unforgettable night. **Purchase your tickets online in advance for Boys of Summer – Premium 80s Tribute Experience** **on Saturday January 24th**. **COST** In advance online: $12 + processing fee In person at the door: $15 Meetup Organizer Fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * **RSVP Yes (everyone goes on the waitlist until you post you have purchased your ticket or will purchase at the door).** * **[Purchase](https://www.linsmoretavern.com/tc-events/boys-of-summer-premium-80s-tribute-experience-live-at-the-linsmore-tavern/)**[ ](https://tickets.mirvish.com/tina/20416)**your own ticket for Saturday January 24, 2026** A reminder will be sent the day before with my cell and reminder details where to meet and when. RSVPs close 1 day prior. You can also just show up for dancing at 9pm, hoping there is space at the table for you. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me for dinner at: 6:30pm at my favourite thai restaurant at 1262 Danforth Ave.** **Meet me for dancing: 8pm inside Linsmore Tavern at 1298 Danforth Ave. where we will grab a table close to the dance floor.** **Dancing starts: 9pm** Length: leave when you like Enjoy and please post your comments in the Event after.

Each week there is some recommended readings to be done before we meet. **Please see the attached schedule for this week's readings.** The Bible Timeline® study program takes you on a guided journey through salvation history. Presenter Jeff Cavins will show you how fourteen of the Bible’s narrative books tell the biblical story from beginning to end and will give you the keys to understanding the amazing story woven throughout Scripture. The Bible Timeline will teach you how to read and understand the entire Bible and introduce you to the wonderful narrative of Scripture in a way that will transform your life. The online material can be bought online through the link below (optional). However, each session we can share copies for you to have discussion questions in class and reading guideline for the next session. https://ascensionpress.com/products/the-bible-timeline-the-story-of-salvation-online-video-access

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Buy your discounted tickets from this link: [Click here](http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980157222557/?discount=Socialwalkietalkie) We are collaborating with a popular Bollywood clubbing organizer in Toronto. Let's spend the night dancing on popular beats. 🔥 **WHAT TO EXPECT** 🎶 Non-stop Bollywood & Desi anthems 🥂 Exclusive Yuvraj Singh's **FINO Tequila** features & tasting moments 📸 Premium all-black aesthetic photo moments 💃 Dance circles, crowd battles & interactive DJ hype 🚨 Toronto’s hottest Desi crowd — **elite vibes** Discounted tickets are exclusively for this group and limited quantity. Buy yours before they sell out. See you all there.

🧩☕ **A Cozy Puzzle Afternoon (1000 Pieces, Zero Stress)** Looking for a **low-pressure, cozy Sunday plan** where you can actually relax, chat, and do something with your hands instead of staring at another screen? This is for members who love **quiet fun, teamwork, and a calm afternoon vibe**. We did this event last year and it was a **huge hit**, so it’s back! We’ll work together as a small group to complete a **1000-piece puzzle** over **4–5 hours**. It’s an *easy* puzzle — the goal isn’t speed, it’s **connection, conversation, and that deeply satisfying moment when pieces finally click into place**. Think: snacks, soft music, good company, and a very chill Sunday at my place. No pressure to stay the whole time — just come, puzzle, relax, and enjoy. ⚠️ **PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP** This is a **small, intentional gathering**, so it’s important that everyone reads and agrees to the details. *** ### 💲 Cost & Commitment • **$10 fee** to help cover the cost of the puzzle and event fee • E-transfer to: **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** • You have **24 hours from signing up** to send payment • If payment isn’t received within 24 hours, you’ll be moved to *“Not Going”* 🚫 **No refunds for any reason** *** ### 🧩 Group Size & Vibe • **Only 5 people total** (very limited space) • This is a **group puzzle** — we’ll all work on the same one • Please **bring snacks to share** • **BYOB** if you’d like — I’ll have non-alcoholic drinks *(Mathew does not drink wine — please don’t bring him a bottle)* 🐱 **Important:** I have a **cat**, so you must be okay with cats. *** ### 🏠 Location • Exact address will be sent **24 hours before the event via text** • I live near **Sherbourne & Wellesley** • Parking is available in the building • TTC accessible — walking distance or short bus ride *** ### ⏰ Timing • **Meetup Time:** 1:00 PM (we start right away) • You’re welcome to arrive from **12:45 PM** • **Leaving time:** Anytime you like — no pressure to stay the full 4–5 hours *** ### ⚠️ RSVP POLICY (PLEASE READ) Members who change their RSVP **within 24 hours of the event start time** will **not be able to attend future puzzle or board game events**. These events only work when people **follow through**, so please **only sign up if you are 100% sure you can attend**. *** ### 📝 Final Notes • Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) Get updates, chat with other walkers, and stay in the loop for future events! *** 🧩 This event is perfect if you’re craving something **calm, social, cozy, and screen-free**. Small group. Good energy. And the quiet joy of fitting pieces together. **Organizer:** Mathew 📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**

We are excited to bring in Mikayla Rogerson. Mikayla is able to model in many different styles so we are taking advantage of that in our Portfolio Builder class. We will do a beauty, casual fashion, fashion and boudoir and fitness. We are looking forward to having her beauty and energy in the space to create some fabulous photos for your portfolio. To find out more about the studio and workshop you can visit [https://www.productionstudio.ca](https://www.productionstudio.ca) This is a [ticketed](https://www.productionstudio.ca/purchase) event, Secure your spot today! **Who Should Attend?** Our workshops at The Production Studio are designed for photographers looking to expand their skills or build their portfolios in a professional setting. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shooter, these sessions offer hands-on learning with top-tier talent from leading agencies. Studio photography can feel intimidating, but our workshops provide a relaxed environment where you can observe, ask questions, and learn by doing. There’s nothing like hands on experience. With a variety of styles and themes, each session ensures participants have the opportunity to shoot one-on-one with models, refine their techniques, and connect with fellow photographers and enthusiasts. **​ What you should bring:** * A DSLR/Mirrorless camera * Fully Charged Battery * Freshly Formatted Memory Card(s) * General Lenses: 24-70mm, 24-105mm and 70-200mm If you have a macro lens, 50mm or 85mm please bring it along. It really depends on the type of workshop * Pocket Wizards (if you have your own, otherwise one will be provided for you) * Bring along a list of shots you’d like to achieve or posing ideas. It can help to ensure that you get the perfect image. **Workshop Details:** * ​Arrival: Upon arrival, use the intercom to call unit 205 for entry. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to settle in before the session begins. * Social Interaction: Feel free to connect with the workshop host and fellow photographers. Keep conversations lighthearted and professional to foster a creative and welcoming environment. * Photoshoot Session: Each workshop runs for 3 hours, with participants working one-on-one with the model across 4-5 different sets. The goal is to capture a few standout images from each setup that you can proudly showcase on your website and social media. * Model Release: A non-commercial model release, signed by the model, will be provided to each photographer. Photos and videos taken during the workshop can be used for personal promotional purposes only, including portfolios, websites, and print media such as postcards. * Please note that behind-the-scenes (BTS) content may be captured by individuals, the model, MUA, or the event host. If you prefer not to be recorded, kindly inform everyone before the event begins. **Cancellation Policy** Cancellations are accepted 7-14 days before the workshop (depending on the event) for a full refund. This policy ensures workshops can run smoothly for the studio, models, and MUAs. Think of workshop registration like purchasing a concert ticket, refunds aren’t typically given. However, if you cancel within 7 days and a replacement is found, a full refund will be issued. If the organizer cancels, you’ll receive a full refund. In rare cases, a model may be replaced due to illness, but only with someone of similar look and talent. **About the organizer:** Emanuel Pires has been a photographer for over a decade, leading more than 800 workshops. With years of experience, he offers professional, engaging, and educational sessions designed to inspire creativity. His goal is to build a vibrant community of artists, models, and makeup artists within his professional space. ​To learn more about Emanuel, visit his website [Pires Photography](https://www.piresphotography.ca). This is a [ticketed](https://www.productionstudio.ca/purchase) event, Secure your spot today!

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

Hello everyone! For our first dinner together, we’re keeping things low-key and casual. Take a look at the menu and let us know what you think we want this to be easy, relaxed, and enjoyable for everyone. Quick housekeeping note: many restaurants require most of the party to be present before seating. No-shows impact the entire group, so if someone repeatedly commits and doesn’t show more than once, we’ll have to remove you from future dinners to keep things fair and smooth for everyone. Looking forward to a great night and even better conversations 🍽️✨

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Upper Arlington Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Partner Atlassian --- For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-upper-arlington-23/.

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:** 1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring. 2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis. 3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity. **Introduction:** HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today. One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences. A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites. Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires. **The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:** **Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5** This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document. * **Topics**: * **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact. * **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes. * **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body. * **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br). * **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a). * **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website. **Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration** Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia. * **Topics**: * **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article. * **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height. * **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags. * **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths. * **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file. **Class 3: Forms and User Input** This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input. * **Topics**: * **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes. * **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit). * **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button. * **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern. * **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation. **Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling** The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible. * **Topics**: * **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values. * **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets. * **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout. * **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment. * **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels. * **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.