Horseback Riding

**Drop-In Pickleball at the Miles Nadal JCC** Come play one of the fastest-growing sports in North America — right in the heart of the Annex! Join us for friendly, active Pickleball at the Miles Nadal JCC, just steps from Spadina Station. It’s a great way to stay active, meet new people, and have some fun! *** **🏓 Event Details:** **Location:** 750 Spadina Ave. (enter through the Spadina doors) **Check-In:** Stop by security and check in at the front desk when you arrive. *** **🏓 Registration & Payment (Required in Advance):** **RSVP on Meetup does *not* reserve your spot.** To participate in Drop-In Play, you must register and pay in advance via our registration system. 👉 [Register online](https://app.amilia.com/store/en/miles-nadal-jcc/api/Activity/Detail?activityId=bN72APE) 📞 Or register by phone: 416-924-6211 Space is limited to **18 players** on a first-come, first-served basis. Once full, no additional participants can be accommodated. *** **🏓 Other Info:** * Paddles and balls are available for loan at the front desk with a **$20 cash deposit and valid ID** * This session is intended for **novice players and above** — participants should know basic rules and scoring * Courts are rotated regularly so everyone gets a chance to play * Welcoming, inclusive environment *** Come ready to rally, socialize, and have a great time on the court. We can’t wait to see you there!

Ready to sweat it out on the hills? Join us for a HIIT-style hill training hike This hike is part of the **HikeFit Series**, a collection of fitness-focused hikes designed to build strength, endurance, and overall hiking fitness. We’ll challenge you with steep climbs, rugged terrain, and a high-intensity workout. This isn’t a fast-paced hike, but it is **intense**. We’ll tackle multiple **very steep hills** in intervals, with plenty of chances to catch your breath, recover, or skip hills if needed. This hike is designed for intermediate hikers, but it’s **beginner-friendly** since you can skip as many hills as you need. It’s perfect for anyone looking to **get stronger, improve endurance, and boost their hiking fitness** at their own pace. **Weather-Dependent Notice:** The hike is a go, **(light)** rain or shine; However, if there's a risk of excessive mud making the hills too slippery, the hike will be canceled with around 24 hours’ notice. **Distance & Duration:** * **Length of hike:** \~4 km * **Event duration:** \~1.5 hours * **Trail maps:** Random hill at Earl Bales park * **Difficulty level:** L3 (Level 3/Moderate) * Terrain: L4 * Pace: L2 * Distance: L1 **What to Bring:** * **Water:** 1\~2 liters * **Extras:** Hiking pole (Highly recommended) * **Required Gear:** Hiking boots or Trail Runners with good grip **Costs:** * **Member Event fee:** FREE EVENT **Travel Coordination:** * No Travel Coordination for this Event, Meeting at Starting Point **Event Guidelines:** * **Punctuality,** Please arrive on time so we can start promptly. We won't be able to wait for more than 5min past the start time * **Pack out everything you bring** (including nut shells, fruit peels, etc.) to help keep our trails clean. * **RSVP:** Only those marked as “Going” and have confirmed travel details (if requested) are eligible to attend the event. * If your **plans change** and you are no longer able to attend, please update your RSVP as soon as possible. * **No-shows** without prior communication may result in removal from future events. * **Weather Considerations** The hike is a go (light) **rain or shine**, so please be prepared for the conditions. for example, If it’s expected to rain, waterproof gear (like a jacket or shoes) * **Pets:** please check with the organizer for details before bringing your pet. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail

Join us for a fun evening walk around Harbourfront as we explore the waterfront, check out any summer festival activities, live music, performances, and other exciting happenings along the way. 🎵😍 This is a casual, social meetup with plenty of opportunities to chat, connect, and enjoy Toronto’s summer atmosphere together. 📅 Thursday, June 4 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8 PM 📍 Meet at Harbourfront Centre $2 donation helps support and organize future community meetups. 💙 E-transfer: Navna376@gmail.com Come solo or bring a friend. Everyone is welcome! 🌊☀️🎉🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Yonge and Steeles is at the centre of Koreatown North and Little Persia. Bathurst and Steeles is the heart of the Russo-Jewish community in the GTA. This hike covers the transition zone between the two. We'll also make a detour to Westminster Creek at the edge of the neighbourhood. Unsurprisingly, the food here is Korean, Persian, Russian, and Ashkenazi Jewish. There are also two Georgian bakeries—Georgian cuisine is popular in the former Soviet bloc. The hike ends at Bathurst and Steeles, where there are also Vietnamese and Turkish restaurants thrown in the mix. The most interesting option in the area is probably jumbo Korean dumplings and hand made noodles, one of the best in the region. This is not a religious or political event. **Highlights** 1. Galleria supermarket (depart 6:30pm) 2. Sababa Fine Foods / JungSooNe Bonga 3. Sunny Dragon Restaurant 4. Synagogues and cemeteries 5. Tov-Li / Bathurst Village Market (depart 7:22pm) 6. Harryetta Gardens / Westminster Creek 7. Puri Georgian Bakery 8. Vietnoms / Pho Viet Xpress 9. Myeongdong Gyoza Kalguksu (arrive 8:20pm) **Neighbourhoods** Newtonbrook West > Westminster > Thornhill-Vaughan **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wD5FerM13-YOJABBu67heHoB0jY9wHo&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1wD5FerM13-YOJABBu67heHoB0jY9wHo&usp=sharing) **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. Grab ready-made food, or see the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way. Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to [globaltorontoeats@gmail.com.](http://globaltorontoeats@gmail.com.) No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike. Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers. See our [About section](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info.

**this is not a beginner hike **all hikers must be 16 years of age or older** This ~6.0k plus hike will be at a moderate pace of approx. 4.5 km/hr with a number of long steep hills. Bring water, hiking boots and poles if desired. Make sure to arrive early, as we leave at 5:30. Required reading for you and your guests before RSVP'ing to all events: 1. [Liability Waiver and Group Rules](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR0LFNJVYn5j1AYl8eR63HjAxKMkRwg5ifKXqL3rP6Xl7v_Wcsx4xR_kNFluE3eILpSmP-EJ0OouQvT/pub) (updated 05/30/22) 1. When asked at RSVP time, indicate **\*Yes\*** if you agree to the question provided. 1. See general information about [Tick Safety](https://www.ontario.ca/page/lyme-disease)

We’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/toronto-ON/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

**MEETUP POINT: Woodbine Park in front of the Beach Club - 1681 Lake Shore Blvd E** Join us for a 50km bike ride in the city. Don't worry it's flat! Led by Italo who is an experienced cyclist and leader, so you will be in good hands. It's lots of fun and not too far! The ride begins at Woodbine park and ends nearby for a social and lunch. (I'll keep you posted on where it will be.) Please come prepared with the right riding gear which means not a commuter bike. This wouldn't be a beginner bike ride. Bring lots of water and snacks. Helmets obviously a must! [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53737876](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53737876)

## Rehearsal Details: Thursday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, Earl Bales Community Centre 4169 Bathurst St., just south of Sheppard, in Toronto. Email our membership chair, if you are interested in attending a rehearsal. **Lisa Taylor: 647-886-1766, [membershipchair@torontoaccolades.com](mailto:membershipchair@torontoaccolades.com)** Do you love to sing? Do you love performing for live audiences? The Toronto Accolades Chorus brings women-centric singers together to sing and perform a cappella harmony. Harmony connects people from all backgrounds, ages, and musical abilities to create a community where you can not only sing, but find a space to connect with other strong and dedicated people just like you. For decades, we've provided a venue for singers to express themselves, make quality music together, and form bonds beyond measure, and we invite you to join us for the ride. We welcome guests and work with them to find out their voice range and to determine what part (lead, tenor, baritone or bass) they would sing best. Guests are given a music folder and encouraged to participate in singing with the chorus in subsequent weeks. Although we continually strive for musical excellence, prior musical training is not necessary to belong to our chorus. We provide everyone with sheet music, audio learning tracks, education and guidance. At the end of 6 weeks, we ask each prospective member to audition, to ensure that they can hold their part in a four-part harmony song.

You will learn the basics, forehand, backhand, volley, serve and smash. Eventually, can move into games playing doubles. The fee includes balls, water and use of the court. The court is at a private residence near Bayview and Lawrence and the address will be disclosed in our group chatroom. Please dm your number to me to add to our group chat. Hope we get many people out to have fun learning the basics of tennis.

# 60.4 km Don Mills Return to Organics Farm via Rouge Valley Trail. Strawberry picking ride. 1 PM to 7 PM 3 - 5 PM Organics Farm Route Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/2818715341 Meet at Godstone park

We're hosting a full-day tournament with two exciting formats — whether you grew up playing Persian-style or prefer the modern game, there's a competition for you! Traditional Persian Backgammon Starts: 10:00 AM (Toronto) Entry Fee: $50 (includes venue entry) Format: 2-stage elimination Modern Backgammon Starts: 2:00 PM (Toronto) Entry Fee: $60 (includes venue entry) Format: Swiss system — 6 rounds, triple elimination How to register: RSVP below or send us a message to secure your spot. Spaces are limited so don't wait! BYOB (Bring your own board if you have one) See you at the board!

annual Riverdale Park event

Arrive 8:15 AM Pedal 8:30 AM Join your Meetup friends for a intermediate ride around Dulles Airport. This ride starts at the Orange Parking Garage in Reston Town Center and makes a 44 Mi loop around Dulles Airport finishing back at Reston Town Center. Where we'll meet: enter the Orange Garage from Library Street and turn left to go down the ramp to park at ground level. **Note:** All persons participating in the activity accept and/or assume any and all risks of injuries (physical or otherwise) arising from and/or associated with this activity. **Route Map:** [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40470980](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40470980) Distance: 44.6 mi Elevation: 1690 ft Max Grade: 6.1 % This is a no-drop ride. However, riders are responsible for downloading the ridewithgps route to their bike GPS or printing a route cue sheet. You'll want one or the other if you don't want to get lost. **What to bring?** • Your bike • Helmet - This is mandatory! • Bicycle Emergency Kit - (mini tool, spare tube, tire levers, CO2 cartridge or hand pump) • Cycling shoes • Cycling glasses • Cue sheet and/or GPS device with route loaded • Cell phone • Mid -ride snack • Water and/or sports drink • Sunscreen • Cash or credit card • Camera - it's always fun to have pictures of the scenery and fellow riders **Other Things to Keep in Mind** • Please review the group's No Show Policy. • If you RSVP "yes" and you are unable to attend due to unexpected circumstances, or you are running late, please call or text the event host (Please include your name with any voice or text message). • No go if conditions are bad. This includes rain, wet roads, tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, earthquakes, locusts, or cats & dogs falling out of the sky. **Questions & Contact Info** As always, if you have any questions, you may email the organizer(s) for the event or post your question as a comment.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. This is an 7.5-mile hike with 600 feet of elevation gain through the woodlands of Reston and Oakton. On the hike we'll pass horse paddocks and may even see a group of curious goats. This is one of my favorite sections of the Cross County Trail and probably the least traveled. Thanks to Tom Underwood for the photo. We'll start at the Walker Nature Center and pick up the Cross County Trail (CCT) for an out and back of the northern half of CCT Section . Our turn will be at Gabrielson Garden Park, **Park on Glade Road so the Nature Center parking lot can be kept open for the Center's pre-school activities and drop-offs.** We hike at a pace of approximately 2.5 mph while moving. Y**ou must be experienced with hikes of this length and elevation gain.** Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicyhttps://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolic](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) Leader: Steve Frith cell 703-629-0174 Park Entry Fee: $0.00 Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/gabrielson-garden-goats-horse-steve-frith-4cc5400?u=i&sh=iypgzx

Join us for MORE Women's MTB Ride at the Cabin John Trails in Potomac, MD. Beginner-level riders are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun! A mountain bike in good condition and helmet are required. **Sign up at Golden Volunteer here:** [https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b](https://x.gldn.io/e/jgkrtQUn21b) ***Please do not sign up on Meetup! If you do, you won't be alerted if the ride is cancelled!*** **Meet** at 6:00 PM with wheels down at 6:10 PM. We will not ride if the trails are wet or muddy. Check your email from Golden Volunteer in case the ride is cancelled due to weather/trail conditions. **Description** \- The event is open for women age 18\+\. You must sign a waiver on the Golden Volunteer link\, wear a helmet\, and be able to comfortably ride your mountain bike\. We expect to ride about 4\-5 miles on single track natural surface trails\. Bring your mountain bike\, helmet\, and drinking water\. This ride is **not suitable for hybrid bikes**! As space is limited, please update your RSVP if you cannot attend. **And support your trails and join MORE! www.more-mtb.org** **Where** – Meet at the parking lot for the Cabin John Group Picnic Area at 7701 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD. Follow Google Maps at: https://goo.gl/maps/aumXoQnD2qAp3iNp9

Photography IS allowed. But no tripods. Parking fees are per car. Please visit the link to learn more! We will there as a wandering group. Ill Try and communicate via meetup to say where I am to tag up but this us an on your own experience. **Polo in the Park** Parking info - [Polo (morvenpark.org)](morvenpark.org) https://www.morvenpark.org/equestrian-center/polo-in-the-park/pologuest/polo-in-the-park.html From the website: Come join the #BestPartyInLoudoun! Polo in the Park brings fast-paced arena polo action to Loudoun on Saturday nights in July and August through the 6-week season. Multiple picnic and tailgate options are available per night or for the season. This unique event is the place to go for your date night, family outing, girls’ night out, or corporate entertaining. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. All polo guests must enter via Tutt Lane (off Route 15). The Old Waterford Road entrance will be CLOSED. Inclement Weather Policy: Polo in the Park may be postponed due to inclement weather. The rain dates are Saturday, August 20th and 27th. A postponement decision will be posted on PolointhePark.org by 4:00 p.m. on the day of a scheduled match and will be announced on the Morven Park Facebook page. We often play even if there is light rain forecasted and/or if it rains early in the evening. If postponement is not posted on the website and Facebook, then polo is still on! All sales are final. Tips for a fun Polo experience: Each night of the season features two arena polo matches, with the first starting at 7:00 p.m. and the second starting at 8:30 p.m. (approximately). Polo ends at 10:00 p.m. Pets are NOT permitted at Polo in the Park. Service animals are welcome. Polo in the Park patrons MUST be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be consumed within the marked areas. Cigars, vaping, smoking, and e-cigarettes are NOT permitted. Please, no drones or portable music devices/speakers. Follow Morven Park on Facebook for updates on weather, weekly food vendors, and more. For general questions and information on sponsorship opportunities, season passes, or ticketing, email Polo@MorvenPark.org.

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike. This is a \~6 mile hike with 450' elevation gain along the Potomac Heritage Trail and various other trails in Riverbend Park which is just north (up river) from Great Falls Park. We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving. [Rating: D](https://nvhc.com/hikeinfo/ratings/) Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy) AllTrails Map for hike: [https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/riverbend-park--10?u=i&sh=7cs7ov](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/riverbend-park--10?u=i&sh=7cs7ov) This hike has a permit fee. I will need to collect $2.00 from everyone at the beginning of the hike. Small bills only please. Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C) Meet at the parking lot behind the Visitor Center GPS Coordinates: 39.018709, -77.246025 [https://maps.app.goo.gl/8UJ2ttsiKfQ27EXw5](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8UJ2ttsiKfQ27EXw5)