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We are meeting at the Multifaith Centre every Friday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Third Floor Quiet room, for periods of 8-fold moving exercise, sitting meditation, and walking meditation in the tradition of Chan Buddhism. The session ends with a tea-sharing and discussion. All are welcome and this event is free of charge!

Join us for our new spring series for 2026 - BOARDGAME FRIDAY! This is a great place to meet new people, make new friends and play some fun games. Come with a group or by yourself! There will be games like Catan, Avalon, Ticket to Ride, Uno, Monopoly, Cards Against Humanity and more! **The restaurant, Aifam, will be giving out a free alcoholic drink of your choice (Wine or Beer) with the purchase of each sandwich!** Address: 102 Harbord St, Toronto, ON M5S 1G6 **This event has an entry fee of $15 to be paid via cash or e-transfer. If you purchase any food at the venue the entry fee reduces to $12.5!** **Looking forward to hosting this!**

Join us for an uplifting evening of group meditation. Immerse yourself in the relaxing atmosphere of sacred mantras. It’s both simple to practice and sublime. These sessions are perfect for beginners as well as long time practitioners. Using breathing techniques, ancient mantras and group kirtan meditation, one can experience spiritual fulfillment, inner peace and self-realization. Kirtan meditation is perfect for calming the mind, relieving stress and anxiety and enabling one to experience happiness in the heart. Learn also the practice of japa yoga, a meditation technique practiced daily in solitude, and cultivate gradually a deep happiness within. Refreshments will be served after class, all are welcome to stay. In accordance with ancient yoga traditions this meditation class is free of charge.

Join Lawrence, your top hatted host, for an afternoon of great photography, delicious food and Happy Hour drinks. Our adventure begins at the CONTACT Festival headquarters, at 80 Spadina. We will see Sin Wai Kin - CLOSER THAN IT'S EVER BEEN Be part of the art as you step into two-channel-video installation *The Time of Our Lives* presented at CONTACT Gallery, viewers can choose to sit or move around the space, their experience oscillating between lived and imaginary realities. https://contactphoto.com/festival/2026/core/closer-than-its-ever-been Then you can peruse the Women's Image Library by Artexte. The curators of *Women’s Image Library* activated its archives to reveal women photographers’ significant and often overlooked contributions to the Canadian art scene. https://artexte.ca/en/ At 3 pmish, we will head outside to see mural at 460 King St W Thandiwe Muriu - An Abundance of Plenty *An Abundance Of Plenty* references classical Renaissance portraits while praising the sisterhood between two women which allows each to become the best of herself. https://contactphoto.com/festival/2026/map#venue-460-king-st-w-north-facade Afterwards, we will cross Spadina to 401 Richmond ArtSpace to see more. Gallery 44 - Suite 102 Group Exhibition - Corpus Obscura Across black-and-white prints, photographic sequences, and material interventions, the works engage photography as a site of becoming. Urbanspace Gallery - Ground Floor Yann Pocreau - The Prefix Prize 6 YYZ Artists' Outlet - Suite 140 Hong Yu (Casey) Chan - Listening to the Pathways of the Dead Conservation + Culture Chloé Beaulac - Sanctuary At 4:30 pmish, we will head over to Waterworks Bar for some Happy Hour Social and refreshment. https://www.waterworksfoodhall.com/happy-hour 50 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9 If you want to continue to explore the 401 Richmond Art Space, head to the basement to discover these gems. Museum of Toronto to see The 52 exhibit on women who influenced Toronto http://www.museumoftoronto.com/ Spacing Store, or as I like to call it the Toronto Store, where you can find upscale souvenirs. http://spacingstore.ca/ 50 Brant St, Toronto, ON M5V 3G9

La Dolce Vita Group is celebrating its SECOND YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! Join us for an evening of dinner & dancing at Lagos Cafe and let's celebrate this very special milestone together! **PLEASE NOTE: IT IS A PRE-SET MENU OF $30.00 WHICH YOU PAY AT THE DOOR** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **SIGN-UP PROCESS** **STEPS:** How Our New Process Works:\* **1\. RSVP to Join Waitlist** When you RSVP, you'll be added to our waitlist, which is your way of expressing interest in joining us. **2\. Secure Your Spot** E-transfer $5.00 to: [mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com](http://mirellaardizzi@hotmail.com)
. Include the event name in your message. If your email name differs from your Meetup profile, please let me know. **3\. Confirmation** Once payment is received, I'll move you from the waitlist to "going" - spots are secured in order of payment received. **4\. Event Capacity** When maximum capacity is reached, RSVPs will close. Please stay on the waitlist as spots may open due to cancellations. **5\. Manage Your RSVP** If plans change, please remove yourself from the waitlist to allow others the opportunity to join. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **POSITIVE GROUP POLICIES** **Meet Someone New:** Every meetup is a chance to make a new friend! We encourage everyone to sit with someone different each time. * **Open Seating** * Seats are first come, first serve - no saving seats. This helps everyone feel welcome and included. * **Warm Welcome** * If you see someone new or alone, invite them to join your table or conversation. * **Positive Vibes Only** * We celebrate kindness, encouragement, and support in all our interactions. * **Respectful Listening** * Everyone's voice matters. Listen with respect & curiosity. Let's make every meetup a chance to expand our circle of friends. A smile and a hello can make someone's day - let's be that person for each other. Trying something new can be scary - thank-you for being brave and open to meeting new people! We are all here to connect, so let's make sure no one feels left out! Warmest Regards Mirella

— Toronto's Most Charming Heritage Tour, with Professional Family Photos Included. Skip the brunch line. This Mother's Day, treat Mom to something she'll actually remember: a guided heritage walk through Bloor-Yorkville — Toronto's most expensive and most beautiful neighbourhood — followed by a professional photo gallery of the whole family delivered straight to her phone. This is the rare Toronto walking tour where nobody has to be the family photographer. Mom doesn't have to ask a stranger. Dad doesn't have to fumble with the timer. The kids don't roll their eyes through 12 retakes. Your tour guide is also your celebrity photographer — directing each shot at every landmark so the whole family is in the frame, looking great, with no one stuck behind the camera. PERFECT FOR • Mother's Day gifts in Toronto • Family photo sessions in Yorkville • Multi-generational outings (grandmas, moms, daughters all welcome) • Couples and solo moms who want a relaxed celebration • Anyone looking for a Mother's Day brunch alternative PRICING $80 per person — includes the full guided tour, a free drink at Coco Espresso Bar, and your professional photo gallery delivered after the walk. Family rate, kids welcome. TOUR OVERVIEW • Date: Sunday, May 10 (Mother's Day) at 10:00 AM • Distance: \~1.2 km (optimized route) • Pure walking time: \~16 minutes • Total guided experience: 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 45 min • Time per landmark: 10–15 minutes • Stops: 6 heritage landmarks • Difficulty: Easy — mostly flat, fully paved (stroller and grandma friendly) • Start: Church of the Redeemer (162 Bloor St W) • End: Toronto Public Library, Yorkville Branch (22 Yorkville Ave) THE 6 HERITAGE LANDMARKS 1\. Church of the Redeemer — 162 Bloor St W\. Gothic Revival landmark with stunning stained glass and a 1904 Casavant organ\. 2\. Chanel Flagship \(former Mount Sinai Hospital\) — 98 Yorkville Ave\. The original 1922 brick facade still stands behind the luxury storefront\. 3\. Isaia / Sheriff's House — 77 Yorkville Ave\. An 1837 Scottish\-built home\, originally the residence of Sheriff John Daniels\. 4\. Heliconian Hall — 35 Hazelton Ave\. An 1876 Carpenter's Gothic Revival church\, now a National Historic Site\. 5\. Yorkville Fire Hall \#312 — 34 Yorkville Ave\. An 1876 fire hall featuring a clock tower and the historic Yorkville Coat of Arms\. 6\. Toronto Public Library\, Yorkville Branch — 22 Yorkville Ave\. Toronto's oldest library\, a 1907 Carnegie heritage site\. WHAT'S INCLUDED • Celebrity Photographer Treatment for the whole family — up to 10 professional photos per participant, captured across the 6 landmarks. Group shots, candid moments, and posed portraits with Mom front and centre. Your tour guide directs each scene so every photo is portfolio-worthy. • One free drink at Coco Espresso Bar (29 Bellair St) — an authentic Italian café in the heart of Yorkville. Choose from espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, or seasonal gelato. (Hot chocolate available for the kids.) • Full guided storytelling at every landmark — the architecture, the era, the people behind the buildings. YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS — DELIVERED VIA PIXIESET After the tour, every guest receives a text message with a private link to your professional gallery on Pixieset, secured with a personal PIN. Download the photos anytime within a 30-day window — high resolution, edited, and ready to print, frame, or post. The perfect Mother's Day card writes itself. WHY THIS IS THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IN TORONTO Flowers wilt. Brunch is forgotten by Tuesday. But a gallery of professional photos of Mom with her family in front of Toronto's most beautiful heritage buildings? That's a gift that gets framed, printed, and shown off for years. Whether your mom loves history, fashion, design, or just being celebrated — this is the rare Mother's Day experience that gives her the spotlight, the story, and the souvenir. WHAT TO EXPECT Flat, fully paved sidewalks the whole way — no hills, no stairs, fully accessible for grandparents and strollers. Wear something Mom will love being photographed in (this is her day, after all), bring comfortable shoes, and leave the cameras at home — we've got everything covered. Booking note: spots are limited. Reserve early to guarantee your family's place on the Mother's Day walk. Searched for: Mother's Day Toronto, things to do for Mother's Day Toronto, Mother's Day brunch alternative Toronto, family photos Yorkville, professional family photographer Toronto, Mother's Day walking tour, Yorkville heritage tour, Toronto Mother's Day gift ideas.

Join us for a relaxed Sunday afternoon of pickleball + classic table games. Play pickleball for $5. Email money transfer to monasalahuddin@hotmail.com While waiting for court time, enjoy FREE access to: 🏓 Table tennis (ping pong) 🎱 Billiards / pool tables 🎯 Other table games available at the venue No standing around. No awkward downtime. Always something to play.

## Details Our hike leader is Gadi Prager From the website... * [TommyThompson](https://www.hphc.ca/TommyThompson01.html) \-\- description of hike with driving instructions * [Schedule Spring 2025](https://www.hphc.ca/schedule.html) * [What to Bring](https://www.hphc.ca/WhatToBring.html) \-\- on a hike * [Hiking Etiquette](https://www.hphc.ca/HikeEtiquette.html) * [Taking Photos](https://www.hphc.ca/Photos.html) * [Après Hike](https://www.hphc.ca/ApresHike.html) Hello Hikers (and those currently questioning our identity), This coming Sunday, May 10th, we are trading our vertical inclines for horizontal velocity. We’re "walking" more than "hiking." What’s up with that, you ask? Think of it as a strategic recovery mission at a brisk pace. We’re tackling the Leslie St. Spit, formally known as Tommy Thompson Park. Fun fact: Tommy is world-renowned for the phrase “Please Walk on the Grass,” so feel free to rebel by staying on the path—or don’t. He’d want you to live your best life. **The Mission** This is a classic 11 km out-and-back journey to the lighthouse. It’s paved, level, and straighter than a ruler, with unpaved "finger trails" for those who have an itch for the scenic route. Navigation Warning: It is virtually impossible to get lost unless you decide to swim to St. Catharines or the Island Airport. If you plan on stowing away in the cargo hold of a jet to the Caribbean, please let me know by the 5 km mark so we don’t count you as "missing." **The Scenery** Far from a boring stroll, the views are spectacular—pure "Kodak moment" territory for the shutterbugs among us. As a nature reserve, the park is teeming with locals, including Marty the Mink. You’ll have Lake Ontario on one side and the iconic Toronto skyline on the other. It’s basically a 360-degree flex. **The Details** Runners: You are more than welcome to "Run, Forrest, Run" ahead of us. Trail runners are a solid choice if you want to explore the grit. Meeting Time: 10:00 AM sharp at the park entrance. Cost: $0.00. Free parking, free entrance, priceless memories. Transport: Carpooling is available for those who prefer to be chauffeured in style. "Champagne wishes and caviar dreams" (though you’ll have to provide your own Grey Poupon). Supplies: Bring water and lunch. Marty the Mink does not share his snacks. **Location**: 1-3 Leslie St. Toronto, ON M4M 3M9 The views for this walk are truly unbe-leaf-able. (Sorry, I had to). Looking forward to seeing everyone out there! Gadi Prager

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Who’s up for a fun night out? Get your boots on, grab your cowboy hat, and let’s have some fun! Thinking about checking out PBR Cowboy Bar & Smokehouse for a lively evening to unwind, connect, and enjoy the night together. • Lively atmosphere with country vibes • Delicious food + drinks • Music, dancing, and lots of laughs • Great conversation and new connections