Sikhs

**NOTE: This is a paid event, please purchase a ticket to attend.** **Tickets here:** https://www.bouncelife.com//events/691f9703537a8a26600e28fb?t=693b3ce2467744f63edf60f2 Dubbed “the BIGGEST Jewish party in North America”, the Matzoball is here to set a yearly staple in the calendar of Jewish professionals across the GTA. On December 24th, Christmas Eve, Matzoball Toronto will be bringing the community together for a night of serious partying. Two floors of Kosher mayhem!!! 5 DJs Live Entertainment SO MUCH MORE!!!

Join us for our fun annual Christmas Day social gathering at the [Korean Grill House](https://koreangrillhouse.com/yonge-bloor-location/) @ Bloor & Yonge in downtown Toronto. This holiday event will feature good food and lots of great conversation. You are invited to wear an optional ugly holiday sweater as a conversation centrepiece! *** **PRICE** **[MENU](https://koreangrillhouse.com/our-menus/)** Price depends on what you order. Please note: You must order food to support the restaurant, which is providing space to our group. **Meetup Fee:** $3 per attendee (Please pay Belinda exact cash at the meetup spot) *Please note: You cannot pay the meetup fee by Interac etransfer.* *** **WHAT TO DO** Sign up on this event page and show up on the day/time of the event. You can bring as many guests as you like! **Seating Arrangements:** We'll sit together in the same area at various tables. *** **DETAILS** **When:** Thursday, December 25, 2025 **Time:** 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. **Where:** Korean Grill House, 754 Yonge Street, Toronto (just south of the Bloor-Yonge subway stop, on the west side of Yonge Street) *** **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Belinda at 4 p.m. on the main floor inside the Korean Grill House. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a red Santa hat. She will seat you and any guests you bring at our tables. **SICKNESS POLICY:** If you are sick, please stay home. This is for the wellbeing of everyone at this gathering and for your own wellbeing as well.

### 🎅 Christmas Dinner @ Mathew’s Place - SOLD OUT! **“A warm, homemade Christmas for anyone who needs a little extra cheer.”** Don’t spend Christmas alone this year — come celebrate in true holiday spirit at **Mathew’s home**, where the turkey is roasting, the lights are twinkling, and the cat (Cookie 🐾) is probably hiding under the tree. Mathew is opening his home for a **traditional Christmas dinner** lovingly made by his mother — a cozy, laughter-filled evening of food, music, friendship, and maybe even a sing-along or two (yes, expect a few show tunes 🎶). It’s an intimate night full of warmth, stories, and connection — because no one should be alone at Christmas. *** ### 🍽️ What’s On the Menu Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, carrots, stuffing, cranberry sauce, turnip, gravy — and all the comfort food that makes Christmas feel like home. *There will be no Vegetarian main only sides will be available.* Please bring a **dessert for 4 people** — something baked or festive is perfect! (You’ll take your leftovers home.) *** ### 🎁 Event Details **📅 Date:** Christmas Day **⏰ Time:** Arrive anytime after **6:00 PM** — dinner served promptly at **7:00 PM** (please don’t be late!) **📍 Location:** Near Sherbourne & Wellesley — exact address texted 24 hrs before **🐱 Note:** Cookie the Cat will be in attendance (or hiding gracefully). *** ### 💲Cost & RSVP **$25** to cover the food (e-transfer within 24 hrs of signing up) → **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** No refunds (since groceries are purchased ahead). If the event is cancelled, you’ll receive a full refund. Space is limited to about **15 guests**, so reserve early! — it’s a cozy bachelor apartment with big hearts and small spaces. 💖 *** ### 🍷 What to Bring * BYOB – bring your own drink (non-alcoholic provided) * Dessert for 4 * Food container for leftovers * Holiday cheer and your **ugliest Christmas sweater!** Please drink responsibly — if needed, you’ll be asked to take an Uber home at your own cost. *** ### 🚗 Getting There * Parking available at the building * Easy TTC access from Sherbourne or Wellesley stations *** ### ❤️ The Spirit This isn’t a fancy event — it’s a **family-style Christmas** in the truest sense. It’s warmth, kindness, laughter, music, and good food shared among friends new and old. Come as you are and be part of a small Christmas miracle in the heart of Toronto. *** 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) 📩 **Questions?** Email: torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

Join us for in-person meditation, talk and discussion (and tea! and shortbread cookies!) on Wednesdays starting January 15th. Meditation 7 to 7:30 (instruction available), tea and discussion until 8:30. Address: 1578 Finfar Court, Unit 4, Mississauga (just south of the QEW between Winston Churchill and Erin Mills) Free session, though donations are welcome.

Instructions on developing breath as in yoga and Zen - increasing health, calmness and happiness. Lots of time for tea and conversation too. Please note - this meetup will only run with a minimum of 7 ppl and will be automatically re-scheduled 'till the following week if less than 6 ppl RSVP. Blessings! GJ

Looking for other Punjabi Sikhs in Toronto to grab a proper 60-minute coffee with? This is a small daytime coffee meetup in North York for Punjabi Sikh singles in their 20s and 30s. It’s focused on real, in-person conversations – not endless chats. ☕ What this event is • Meet other Punjabi Sikhs in Toronto / GTA • Relaxed daytime coffee meetup (not a loud bar) • For community, new friends, and the possibility of more 🕒 Time & format • Start time: 12:00 (daytime) • Duration: 60 minutes • Simple format: arrive, grab a drink, guided introductions, then free chatting 👥 Who this is for • Punjabi Sikh (by faith or cultural background) • Age guideline: 23–35 • Living in Toronto / GTA • You must be 18 or older and single 📋 Required: pre-registration on First Coffee To join this meetup, please complete your profile before attending: 1. RSVP on Meetup 2. Register here: https://firstcoffee.date/ca/faiths/sikh/toronto Only attendees who complete both steps will be confirmed. 💰 Cost • This meetup itself is free • You simply pay for your own drink at the café For those who later choose to join our organized 1:1 coffee dates: • C$39 per scheduled 60-minute date • Free to join; you only pay when a date is scheduled • Full credit if the date is cancelled 📍 Location A café in North York near Sheppard–Yonge station. Exact venue will be shared with confirmed attendees. ✅ Ground rules • Respectful, no-creep environment • This is not a religious class – just a daytime coffee meetup for Punjabi Sikhs • If you can’t make it, please update your RSVP

🎉 **Holiday Gathering with Upscale Dining* Join us for an evening of **DINNER, DRINKS, and DANCING** as we celebrate the season together. **Dress Code:** This is an upscale dining so please dress up in party mode. **Reservation Cost:** $10 per person to hold your spot which will be adjusted to your bill. Etransfer: mech.swapnil@gmail.com Let’s unwind, connect, and enjoy great vibes with wonderful company. Dinner & Drinks: 9-10:30 PM DJ Night: 10:30 PM onwards

**An opportunity to serve the homeless and those at risk as a group.** During our recent sessions, we served meals, chopped veggies, made sandwiches, and helped prepare pasta. Each session is similar; however, tasks may vary depending on the need at hand (e.g., sorting food). *We had a great time serving together with lots of smiles and good energy.* **Only 6 spots available. If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP to reserve your spot and help us plan.** When you arrive at **Reception**, the staff will guide you to the volunteer room, where you can place your belongings in a locker and meet the group. Below are simple guidelines from the Ministry on what to wear, safety, etc.: **Guidelines (what to wear, safety, etc.):** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1piAyloECv9YUDkPJuoJBdCmh3x8n1un1rGvJSFIkbs4/edit?usp=sharing) **Good to know:** * Closed-toe shoes are required. * Tie back long hair; minimal jewelry. * Please arrive 5–10 minutes early so we can start together. * **If something urgent comes up and you can’t make it, please send a quick message when you can 🙏** Grateful to serve alongside you.

You're invited to our free Indian lunch buffet event.

* Explore your true spiritual identity—Soul, an eternal, creative, unlimited being. * Awaken and magnify the creative spark within you. Do you feel stuck in rigid patterns from the past? Learn how to develop your creative imagination to expand your inner awareness and increase your problem-solving abilities. Awaken to Soul’s particular talent for using divine imagination, the God-spark within you, to make your life more meaningful, and lift you into truly becoming a godlike being! "*Imagination is the creative spark within us. It is that God faculty which we use in finding our way back to God…* *”…if we want to step on the spiritual path and begin making our way back to God, we have to work for it. The way we work for it isn't by doing anything physical; rather, we begin using our imaginative faculty to start creating the world as we would have it… So what we try to do is spiritualize our consciousness, and we do it by working with the creative imagination.*” —Harold Klemp, *[How to Find God](https://www.eckbooks.org/items/-2201-0.html),* pp. 50-51 Creative people, who cherish the gift of life, often slip into the secret chambers of the creative mind. Their solutions are well-rounded, more sensible than those of people who rely solely upon reason as their mainstay. Discover how to take stock of your circumstances with an objective mind. You are welcome and invited to come and share your insights, experiences, any questions on this topic, and hear others experiences. You will also have the opportunity to try a spiritual exercise that can open your heart to the Light and Sound of God. Click the ATTEND button at the bottom right to join us! More resources: * [Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/eck-soul-adventure-magazine) Magazine * [Eckankar Soul Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6cP91Kqu6mEfRtL74Z3ZWKS6irEcZ6tC) Podcast * *[ECK Soul Adventure](https://www.eckankar.org/ebooklets) eBooklets* *Graphics courtesy of* [Eckankar](https://www.eckankar.org/)*, The Path of Spiritual Freedom* Sponsored by [Eckankar Canada in Ontario](https://www.eckankarcanada.ca/ontario-spiritual-events.html)

*Hi everyone... this much-anticipated film is opening next week, but so far only showing at 'TIFF'.. apparently has gotten many rave reviews for this very difficult subject-matter..* **Plot Summary :** *" Volunteers at the Palestine Red Crescent stay on the phone with a 6-year old girl trapped in a car in war-torn Gaza"* **Don't Forget to join our WHATSAPP GROUP -** [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JpUbpvfPcNuFzTJ1VqTLZO) **Starring:** **Saja Kilini, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel, Clara Khoury** **Director:** **Kaouther Ben Hania** **Trailer:** [Click Here!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pI2IXKtlew&ab_channel=Dogwoof) **What time the Meetup group will meet at:** suggest **@7:00-7:10pm** **Time the movie STARTS:** **7:15pm** **Movie Running Time:** approx. **1 hr 29 minutes** **Meetup Spot:** I will be standing at the foot of the escalators (as you enter the front lobby) and I will be carrying my infamous ***"Leopard-Spotted Purse" with 'Red Straps'!*** .... I'll also send out my 'cell #" to any RSVPs that I see in case anyone needs to contact me who might be running a bit 'late', etc... **How to Find the Theatre:** address is 350 King St West (just west of John Street) - North side **Where I will be sitting:** in seat "**D-3**" ! **Cost of movie:** depending on 'adult' vs 'senior' rates (see online for details on TIFF Belllightbox website) **Click here to go to the website to buy your ticket:** [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS](https://am.ticketmaster.com/tiff/ism/NUYyMjYxVDQ=?_gl=1*1cb4m4p*_gcl_au*MTA2ODA2MDEwOC4xNzM5MzE4MTYy) **After the Movie:** *We'll do a quick 'check-in' back at the original 'meet-up' spot & for those who'd like to go out for a quick bite/drink & chat more about the film ...., we'll head out shortly after!* **PLEASE NOTE:** Ticket must ("Ideally"!) be bought before signing up. You will be asked where you will be sitting. Seating may be limited, depending on popularity of film and how close to 'opening' night we are seeing it. **REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SIGN UP ON THE DAY OF OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.** **THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THOSE THAT WANT TO BE SOCIAL, MAKE FRIENDS, THAT ARE SINGLE OR NOT SINGLE. WE ALSO HAVE LOTS OF OTHER EVENTS LIKE, MOVIES, WALKS, HIKES, ARTS & CULTURE AND RESTAURANTS. WE LOVE TO SUPPORT MEMBERS TO SOCIALIZE AND TO FORM LONG LASTING FRIENDSHIPS.** **Toronto Movies and Social Group: Policy** Please do not use your cellphone, talk, or otherwise disrupt the enjoyment of others around you, once the movie starts. Any complaints will be dealt with first as a warning, then subsequent removal from the group on repeated complaints. **Laura** is the organizer for this meetup. If you need to contact her, please post a message on the wall, or message her thru Meetup!

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

Happy Holidays!! Join us for a warm and welcoming Vegan Christmas Potluck! All holidays are welcome, not everyone celebrates Christmas. This is a great chance to meet other vegans, make new friends, and share delicious plant-based food with people who share the same values. Holiday attire is encouraged! 🤩Best holiday fit wins a small prize!!🏆 📅 Date: Thursday 12/25/25 ⏰ Time: 12pm - 3pm 📍 Location: It’s All Natural! Temple Store Bring a vegan dish to share and post in the comments of this event what you’re bringing so we can avoid duplicates. Doors open at 12pm to begin setting up, but we aim to start the feast between 12:30pm and 1pm. Come hungry, come friendly, and come ready to connect. Card games will be available too! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ‼️ REMINDER ‼️ If you arrive to the temple early, please do not ring the doorbell or knock before 12pm. Some people may be in prayer and we do not want to disturb them. Simply wait in your car. Thank you for understanding and being considerate of this! 😊

You are invited to participate in one of Unity’s most meaningful and empowering traditions—the **White Stone Ceremony**. As we enter a new year, this sacred ritual gives you the opportunity to listen within, connect with Spirit, and claim a new name or intention for your life. In ancient times, receiving a white stone symbolized freedom, new identity, and fresh possibility. Today, we continue that tradition by holding a smooth white stone, entering a quiet meditation, and allowing Spirit to reveal a word, name, or message that reflects who you are becoming.