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Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun spring afternoon leisure nature and neighbourhood walk \- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see -Our Good Friday event will continue as we hit a great location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional) -Still around after dinner for live band, DJ and Dancing (optional) **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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 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:** **Good Friday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party with Live Band and DJ after Walk)** -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 Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Friday Night gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Music **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** **Date:** Friday April 3rd (Good Friday-Holiday) 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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun spring afternoon leisure nature and neighbourhood walk \- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see -Our Good Friday event will continue as we hit a great location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional) -Still around after dinner for live band, DJ and Dancing (optional) **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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 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:** **Good Friday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party with Live Band and DJ after Walk)** -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 Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Friday Night gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Music **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** **Date:** Friday April 3rd (Good Friday-Holiday) 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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Good day everyone, Please join us for a fantastic long weekend **Good Friday** night experience as we mix, mingle, make new friends, enjoy a tasty dinner and then dance the night away to a fabulous Band and DJ! \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a terrific turn out with lots of friendly peers to enjoy dinner and the game **\*Meet us inside Smoke Show between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm** \*If you have to arrive after that, still let the front door guy know you are with Steve's group so he can direct you to us (but kindly do your best to arrive between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (as I can't promise seating after that)-Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door, so simply ask him to direct you to the group- thank you!) (Event Details Below) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host ) Event Details: **The Good Friday Dinner and Dance Party!** **(with DJ and Live Band)** **(Friday April 3rd)** -A fun, interactive, event with friends, reserved seating, dinner, beverages, Live Band, DJ and Dancing! -Pool Table available -DJ, Live band and Dancing after dinner :) -Plenty of parking all around the venue \*For more information on the menu please refer to the Smoke Show menu https://www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com/ **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to [Steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://Steveflemming11@gmail.com/) (Beverage or Appetizer Minimum please) **-Arrive any time between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm inside the restaurant (ask or look for Steve/Organizer when you arrive)** \*If arriving after 7:00 you still need to let the guy at the front know you are with Steve's group so he can properly direct you to us and help track our numbers- Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door-so please let him guide you to the group) (1 minute walk now from the Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton station)

Good day everyone, Please join us for a fantastic long weekend **Good Friday** night experience as we mix, mingle, make new friends, enjoy a tasty dinner and then dance the night away to a fabulous Band and DJ! \*Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a terrific turn out with lots of friendly peers to enjoy dinner and the game **\*Meet us inside Smoke Show between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm** \*If you have to arrive after that, still let the front door guy know you are with Steve's group so he can direct you to us (but kindly do your best to arrive between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm (as I can't promise seating after that)-Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door, so simply ask him to direct you to the group- thank you!) (Event Details Below) Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host ) Event Details: **The Good Friday Dinner and Dance Party!** **(with DJ and Live Band)** **(Friday April 3rd)** -A fun, interactive, event with friends, reserved seating, dinner, beverages, Live Band, DJ and Dancing! -Pool Table available -DJ, Live band and Dancing after dinner :) -Plenty of parking all around the venue \*For more information on the menu please refer to the Smoke Show menu https://www.smokeshowbbqandbrew.com/ **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to [Steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://Steveflemming11@gmail.com/) (Beverage or Appetizer Minimum please) **-Arrive any time between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm inside the restaurant (ask or look for Steve/Organizer when you arrive)** \*If arriving after 7:00 you still need to let the guy at the front know you are with Steve's group so he can properly direct you to us and help track our numbers- Thank you! (You will be paying me not the guy at the front door-so please let him guide you to the group) (1 minute walk now from the Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton station)

**On Friday, April 3rd, join us for High Tea at Lai Wah Heen Restaurant for the launch of their high tea and also recently renovated restaurant.** Enjoy signature dim sum platters, sweet lotus swan pastries, specialty teas, and discounted cocktails and bites all afternoon! Since reopening last year, the response from the city has been incredible, with recognition from **[Toronto Life](http://links.rmc.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.piFRHvHm0sFYM397z-2BzU-2BXVcgyNqgv2fUn2jhMjjnJVp658aSXwOHn2sFbXDIINZFAtU1-2FuwczwWyKTVl8Q0uyvqX-2BaVIIDDalO5HCMrcmo-3D8mmZ_aSAt5ArySwGmCSyQF4uoS6lgBDmqktBtncRjQwJGbYsFMzG-2FwGGuxqgaFU9W7s-2BVAZqFfp3J4GCIwNxSCAtgQGqkzNiuwcVL6TE93a-2FKN4saRcpOMAfAgIBLU3I-2B0x4GTQYKIGCsy4XsQKDEX0nxuoLYtxmcd0mGxHtkzrLbSciy5Em-2B-2Br8hrWy2H9-2F2RQUtDgTfNn4h3o6DKG4MZk55RmanWQsaf3QH5jdy8KgSCVlb2usqIeoiK7JBTX4H8EcmENEfn4ktcWwkan8H6mPXiuX9mncWsVp-2BDCs-2F3TkgDI5l7S4sQw2ePuWw7Ae2Dl7BOQ4OrSclgxaiTXP9q1JFooW20wOYzn42-2BGDpUecsL57FOee5QsG7A1xnyF8SgCYXQq3kJzYEzKzgJdtrt6r1KwwsvT83S-2FhT30zx9tcVw-2F-2FhOPaf-2Fgvi0ilYO0I2ELtO-2FpvFCaNGfzH-2Ba57vaSTSvEHrkrfH17AL-2BhRfJNc-2Fn87hJ9XMJvuN3RUL-2BY8cG6z3hCW3GjxZy9CWabH52x1m-2F-2FIX4fex5ZOcY7kbkBkWzqL-2F3eSQKszQHscp5YgyMK3tiWLhM30osSX9l4bgNImGU6VF7KWJRIkqRJniGmP3QTs-3D)** and **[Taste Toronto](http://links.rmc.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.piFRHvHm0sFYM397z-2BzU-2BbtW9mq5Bcazckive09wPAeg99ZLsI-2BJCEm4q7GTM-2BzjfMrNlp34L-2BMdhXLg7CO-2BDVYmMWAXAZ71QgMJTEdvJMKLvS8KKuo2VB63sEXao78OfDsG_aSAt5ArySwGmCSyQF4uoS6lgBDmqktBtncRjQwJGbYsFMzG-2FwGGuxqgaFU9W7s-2BVAZqFfp3J4GCIwNxSCAtgQGqkzNiuwcVL6TE93a-2FKN4saRcpOMAfAgIBLU3I-2B0x4GTQYKIGCsy4XsQKDEX0nxuoLYtxmcd0mGxHtkzrLbSciy5Em-2B-2Br8hrWy2H9-2F2RQUtDgTfNn4h3o6DKG4MZk55RmanWQsaf3QH5jdy8KgSCVlb2usqIeoiK7JBTX4H8EcmENEfn4ktcWwkan8H6mPXiuX9mncWsVp-2BDCs-2F3TkgDI5l7S4sQw2ePuWw7Ae2Dl7BOQ4OrSclgxaiTXP9q1JFooW20wOYzn42-2BGDpUecsL57FOee5QsG7A1xnyF8SgCYXHfWaDB5kTHyV-2BUO2DI0kErMj4w4Zy3S4S-2Bn3JIwNfbtRMDWVH6biSt8-2BI2BZFczT-2FuZ9UITE-2FK8apQ6Oj-2BzcArcQ66-2FJ2qG6BeBHSMOyZT-2BvpD-2BytL1mBHI4U9cHUl2EO8K0ls7iH75SFmqvg3gwbkp6FU05q60cNLtPFKWLNP7IzrzEt1cuGCK3dTfqkrWW-2FK7Q-2B0y7wOWQYYiIoMRW3D1zq-2FG3r-2B8qai76ntyFQ5M-3D)**, along with the following awards: • **Best New Independent Restaurant** — *Golden Kirin Awards* (2026) • **#3 Best Chinese Restaurant in Toronto** — *Streets of Toronto* (2025) This was a restaurant I booked for summer or winterlicious, so I am excited they have reopened. There is even free underground parking in the hotel. **COST** Dim Sum: Choose from platters $42 - 68, Teas (some grown by the restaurant) $21, and a selection of discounted cocktails, mocktails and beer. Organizer Meetup fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes and the system will add you to the wait list * To secure your seat, a $15 etransfer (includes $5 meetup fee) is required to hold a seat at the table. Attendees will receive $10 back at the end of dim sum - there are no refunds for cancellations or no shows. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 4:45pm inside the front doors of the Double Tree Hilton Hotel at 108 Chestnut St.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 2 hours Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

🐣 Come join our 2nd annual Toronto Hiking Moms Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by: Panago Pizza 🍕 Join us for an Easter celebration in nature with families, little explorers, and plenty of springtime fun. We will gather at the High Park Children’s Garden & Teaching Kitchen for a festive Easter Egg Hunt followed by a family-friendly walk to the High Park Zoo. Pizza lunch will be served before the hunt. While supplies last. High Park Children’s Garden & Teaching Kitchen 📍 105 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3 🌷 Event Highlights • 🐣 Easter Egg Hunt at 12:00 PM sharp. (The hunt will begin promptly and we will not be able to wait for late arrivals.) • 🐰 Visit from the Easter Bunny • 📸 Photo opportunity station for kids • 🍕 Pizza available first come, first served. • 🚶‍♀️ Stroller-friendly walk to the High Park Zoo after the hunt • 🚻 Washrooms available on site Parking: there is no car access into High Park on the weekends. Park on surrounding streets and be mindful of signage. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Join • All ages welcome • Bring the entire family – siblings, partners, grandparents, and friends are welcome! 🌦 What to Bring • Dress for the weather • Comfortable walking shoes • Your Easter spirit! Bring your own basket for the egg hunt. 🗑️ After the egg hunt we will enjoy a gentle, stroller-friendly walk through High Park to the zoo, allowing families to connect, explore, and enjoy a spring day outdoors together. ⸻ Disclaimer By attending this event you acknowledge that participation in outdoor activities involves inherent risks. Toronto Hiking Moms and its organizers are not responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur during this event. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times. By marking yourself as “Going” or attending, you agree that Toronto Hiking Moms may take photos during the event which may be used for community or promotional purposes. Toronto Hiking Moms is a community group and not a childcare provider. Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.

**COME SIT WITH US Meditation - What to Expect** * **LEARN What is Zen Meditation** * **TRAIN Your Mind in the Art of Being Present** * **DAILY Methods for Calm and Focus** * **BECAUSE Improving Yourself is Improving the World**

### Each Crossroads & Connections workshop is a fast, friendly mash-up: short demos, paired practices and intentional reflection. We keep it light, embodied, and social—so wisdom lands in your muscles and your circle, not only your mind. There isn’t one technique that fixes everything, for everyone, in every situation. ### What is it? We pair complementary domains to spark shared flow, fresh insight, and unforgettable “aha!” moments. You leave with lived skills, not just notes. * **Dialogue** gets you out of solo spin: small-group formats expose blind spots and sharpen “shared reality,” so your next move matches *this* person and *this* moment. * **Imaginal** practice is guided “as if” rehearsal you look *through*, not *at*: walking the beats before the scene means your body recognizes turns when stakes rise. * **Mindfulness** steadies the camera: attention stops jerking around, drama gets de-amplified, and you can catch the instant you’re narrating motives and swap in one honest question. * **Embodiment** makes it actionable through direct, non-verbal experience and how your inner experience matches your outer expression. Facilitators: Varies Fee: $30USD - Or a 10-pack for $200USD [Please visit here](https://awakentomeaning.com/crossroads-and-connections/) for registration and more information.

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

It's better when we're together. Come and experience the power of the WHM with a wonderful group of people. We breathe, we go into the cold and we teach our bodies to heat up properly. We develop resilience and the mindset to use these powerful healing tools over and over again, all year round. This gathering is fully guided by Wim Hof instructor Steve Beattie. If you are new to this, come on down, enjoy the support and practice in a safe way with us. If you already have a WHM practice this meetup is a great way to take it to the next level, and make lots of new friends. There will be a fire, snacks and drinks shared by other attendees. We have been doing this 6 for years! **What to bring?** * Yoga mat * Weather-appropriate clothing (better to dress too warm!) * Bathing suite, towel * Water shoes (optional) In extreme weather being prepared is very important. Especially if it's your first time, please read up on how to come prepared [here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/wim-hof-method-meetup/) Learn more about our Wim Hof meetups, workshops, breath classes, wilderness trips, medicine work and special events at **[Breathing in Nature](https://breathinginnature.com/)**. Join the "**[Wim Hof Toronto](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1714218015474146/)**" group on Facebook to see all of our local events. This is a free event made possible by our Gift Economy. You can learn more about the Gift Economy [here](https://breathinginnature.com/gift-economy/).

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.