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Hi everybody: We currently have 30 people attending. Come on out to socialize, play, board games, cards, and have a great meal. Don’t be shy to arrive by yourself. There will be icebreakers to get everybody chatting and interacting. The place is called the Goose and Firkin pub.  There is plenty of parking, and easy to get to by TTC transit, and wheelchair accessible. Meet-up Fee $5.00 Your Organizer; Tammy

Move. Sweat. Smile. Repeat. This is a fun, high-energy Zumba class designed for real people — not performers, not fitness models, just humans who want to move, feel good, and leave happier than they arrived. Expect: Easy-to-follow Zumba routines Great music (Latin + global vibes) A welcoming, judgment-free space A workout that feels like a party (but still burns calories 😉) No dance experience needed. No pressure to “get it right.” Just show up and move. Followed by yoga for 20 mins. Sweat first, snacks after. If you’re free, we may head to a nearby spot to eat together. Class fee: $5 (helps cover space and music). Email money transfer to: monasalahuddin@hotmail.com

This is an opportunity to meet up for some LGBTQ2IA-flavoured gaming and socializing—allies also welcome. Come for the gaming, socializing, and the drinks! :) Be sure to invite friends and such, too. We’ll be in the larger area towards the back. Event officially runs from 4pm to 7pm, at which point we start to pack away the games, clearing up before the band takes the stage (9:30-10pm). You'll have access to a robust library of board games, and attendees are welcome to bring their own games. There is no event fee. Instead we ask attendees to purchase beverages from the venue, Penny's Bar, conveniently located beside Lansdowne subway station at 1306 Bloor St. West. Of course, since they are offering us their space for free, please consider buying a drink if you can--possibly from our \*custom menu\*! We provide nametag stickers with a pronoun field; we want this to be a comfortable environment for everyone, kindly respect people's listed or stated pronouns. If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, don't assume: Ask, Respect and Practice Definitely ask before taking pictures/videos Alas Penny's is not accessible due to stairs, dim lighting, and loud noises. While external food is welcome, outside beverages are not permitted. \*\*\*Please reach out to [info@torontogaymers.ca](mailto:info@torontogaymers.ca) with any accessibility concerns. [https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers](https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers) #TorontoGaymers #PennysDiveBar [#Boardgames](https://keep.google.com/#label/boardgames)

Hi everybody: We currently have 30 members attending from various groups. Come on out to the Goose A Firkin Pub. To start the evening, we are all ordering some dinner. Followed by some icebreakers, board games, and cards. If you’re coming by yourself, don’t be shy introductions will be made. This venue has lots of parking on site and it’s easy to get to by TTC. There is a $5.00 cover charge. Your organizer, Tammy 

**11:11 \| Polymer Clay Earring Workshop: Craft Your Own Style** Material fee: $50 (After registration, you will receive a text message with the exact address and payment detail) You can mix colours, create patterns, and turn your inspiration into wearable art. Join us at 11:11. Slow down, relax, and turn your inspiration into your own handmade art.

🌸🌊 SPRING WALK OF THE TORONTO ISLANDS (9KM) 🌊🌸 Lakeside Paths, Skyline Views & A Full Island Escape There’s something about the Toronto Islands that feels like a mini getaway — even though you’re just minutes from downtown. Join us for a relaxed, scenic spring walk across the Toronto Islands, where open water, quiet pathways, and skyline views come together in one of the city’s most peaceful settings. The Islands have a rich and layered history — once a sandbar peninsula connected to the mainland until a storm in 1858 separated it, creating the island chain we know today. Over time, it’s been home to cottages, amusement parks, and a tight-knit residential community that still exists on Ward’s Island. On this walk, we’ll move from the quieter, more open spaces of Hanlan's Point, through the lively areas of Centre Island, and end in the charming residential feel of Ward's Island. This is not a formal tour. It’s a social walk with fresh air, beautiful views, and time to connect. 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do We’ll take the ferry together to Hanlan’s Point and begin our walk across the islands. The route is flat, easy, and beginner-friendly — perfect if you’re easing back into walking or just want something relaxed. We’ll pass beaches, open green space, and some of the best skyline views in the city (perfect photo moment 📸), making our way through Centre Island before ending at Ward’s Island. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy along the way — or even something small to share. You’re welcome to leave at any time or stay and explore after we finish. 🌦️ Weather & Expectations This walk will happen in typical spring weather — which means sun, wind, or light rain are all possible. As long as it’s not extreme conditions, we’ll be going ahead. The islands can feel cooler and windier than the city, so dress in layers and be prepared. Comfortable shoes are a must. Also — this is NOT a guided or historical tour. I’ll share bits of history casually, but the focus is on enjoying the experience together. 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Inside the ferry terminal beside the bathrooms 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM 🚢 Ferry Departure: 11:15 AM (Hanlan’s Point Ferry) PLEASE BE ON TIME. Once we’re on the ferry, it will be very difficult to catch up. 🎟️ Ferry Ticket: $9.57 You must purchase your ticket in advance. [CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp) 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 🎒 What to Bring Water Comfortable walking shoes A snack (or something small to share!) Layers (it can be cooler by the water 🌬️) Sunscreen or sunglasses (on brighter days) Please also use the washroom before arriving, as stops are limited early on. 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. R EMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the fresh air. Stay for the skyline. Leave feeling like you took a trip — without ever leaving the city. 🌊✨

🚶‍♂️🌿 WEST TORONTO RAILPATH & THE JUNCTION WALK WITH LUNCH (9KM) 🌿🚶‍♂️ Urban Trails, Creative Energy & A Junction Hangout Some of Toronto’s best walks follow the paths that used to move trains — now they move people. Join us for a relaxed, social walk along the West Toronto Railpath, a unique urban trail that blends city views, street art, and a slightly hidden side of Toronto most people overlook. We’ll make our way north toward The Junction, a neighbourhood known for its creative spirit, independent shops, and laid-back vibe — the kind of place that feels a little different from the rest of the city. This is not a formal tour. It’s a social walk with interesting surroundings and time to connect. 👉 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do We’ll start near the Railpath and follow it north, enjoying the mix of greenery, industrial backdrops, and local art along the way. The trail is mostly flat and easy, making it a comfortable and steady walk. Once we reach the Junction, we’ll explore the area a bit before stopping for a casual lunch together. It’s the perfect way to wind down after the walk. You’re welcome to join for food or head out whenever you like. \*\*\* 🌦️ Weather & Expectations This walk will happen in typical spring weather — sun, clouds, or light rain. As long as it’s not extreme conditions, we’ll be going ahead. Dress in layers and come prepared — this is April in Toronto, after all. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Also — this is NOT a guided or historical tour. I ’ll share bits of context casually, but the focus is on being social and enjoying the walk. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside the subway station 🫎 I’ll be wearing my Moose Hat ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. **Lunch:** Shoeless Joes **Menu:** [Click Here!](https://shoelessjoes.ca/food-menu/) We’ll begin promptly — thank you for respecting everyone’s time. End Point: Right back at the Meetup spot. \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This helps support the group and allows us to keep hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 What to Bring Water Comfortable walking shoes A small snack Weather-appropriate clothing (layers + rain-ready ☔) Optional: cash/card for lunch Please also use the washroom before arriving, as stops are limited. \*\*\* 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends — whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There’s always something happening. \*\*\* REMEMBER: You’re welcome to just show up on the day if you’re unsure about your schedule. And as always, sometimes plans shift and events may need to be canceled — please keep an eye on updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the trail. Stay for the neighbourhood. Leave feeling like you discovered a side of Toronto that’s quietly cool and a little unexpected. 🚶‍♂️✨

Valley Farm Dog Park @ Seaton Trail & 3rd Concession - **\*\*\* This is a difficult trail \*\*\*** Please read carefully to maximize the enjoyment of everyone who attends: There are multiple trails located here, some are relatively easy, others are more difficult. I will be leading you over the more challenging sections and at a fast pace. We wont be running, but moving along quickly. Don't worry, we will be stopping to rest at the peaks as well as some of the more scenic areas. This area contains a number of rather steep hills which tend to be rocky and wet. Flip side, this trail also offers gorgeous views both from the peaks, as well as down along the water. We will hike at a medium pace (4 - 5 km/h) for the 10 or so kms. It's not a hike for beginners due to the steep rocky hills and faster pace. For the same reason no dogs or children. Bring 1L of water and good hiking shoes or boots. Parking Address: Valley Farm Rd. & 3rd Concession · Pickering, ON NOTE: Due to construction you can’t take Brock to 3rd concession, you MUST take valley farm road which you can reach from Brock via Dellbrook Ave, or alternatively via Kingston or Finch Ave. There are signs warning of construction, the trail and parking are open so just follow the construction signs. At the end of valley farm turn LEFT - The parking lot is not far and on your left. ***Hike starts at 9:30-am SHARP.*** Details from the last time I did this hike: Distance : 8.87 km Moving Time : 1:57:53 Elapsed Time : 2:33:38 Pace : 13:17 /km **LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY INFORMATION:** By RSVP'ing and paying the event fee (if applicable), you are confirming that you have read, understand and accept the following: 1. GTA Hiking Meetup is a private group. Attending events is voluntary by you as a member. Participation in any activity with us is at your own risk. 2. By joining this event as a member you agree to indemnify and hold harmless its organizers, co-organizers, assistant organizers, event hosts, and other members from all claims or liability of every type (including court costs and legal fees) for injury or death to any person or for damage to property, loss of personal property or any other wrongful act arising out of or relating to your participation as a member. This agreement applies to you and to other persons (as your guests) who may accompany you in these endeavours. 3. You also agree to hold the organizers as well as other group members harmless. By participating voluntarily in the group, you expressly waive any and all such claims against each and every other member in the group, including without limitation any and all claims against the group organizer, co-organizers, assistant organizers, and event hosts. **TICK WARNING** Ticks are small bugs that can attach to skin and sometimes spread illnesses like Lyme disease. Learn more at: [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/lyme-disease/prevention-lyme-disease.html](https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/lyme-disease/prevention-lyme-disease.html)

Coed 2’s Beach Tournament Woodbine Beach | April 18 | 11AM - 6PM Level: Coed 2’s Intermediate+ to Competitive Cost: $50 per team ($25 each) Grab your partner. Lock in your chemistry. It's time to compete. The Vball Crew Set Partner Tournament brings 16 teams together in a full Open Division showdown at Woodbine Beach. This is true 2s volleyball. Strategy, communication, and grit over a full day of battle. The format starts with a competitive 6-7 round robin games to determine seeding, followed by an elimination bracket where every point matters and there's no safety net. Sun. Sand. Six hours of high-level play. 16 teams to start! 💰Cash Prizes & BBQ for registered players. AVP Rules Applies Bring your partner. Bring your edge. Don’t worry about low number of attendees, everyone registered is on Open Sport, and we only have a few spots left. To sign up: https://opensports.net/tournaments/6dd96828-f94a-4205-bc80-8916b6b6bedc/info must create an account and make payment there to be registered for this. Follow us IG @VballCrewTO https://www.instagram.com/vballcrewto?igsh=NmdnZTNoNTl6ZGFr For future beach tournament games , join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DvVl54NvquXEBqfeTGnp0j?mode=gi_t

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fantastic spring afternoon involving a leisure nature and beautiful neighbourhood walk \- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see -Our great event will continue as we hit a fabulous location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional) -Stick around after dinner for live disco band 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 **3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 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:** **Saturday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party and Disco Band After)** -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 and Neighbourhood Walk:** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Saturay evening gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Disco Band. **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:** Saturday April 18th 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 **3:00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 3:30 p.m.)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen. [Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940) Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*, Columbus, OH 43212 [Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu) Book summary: Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.