Coffee and Tea Socials

### 🎅 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

The Christmas Edition. No travel plans or family commitments? Join us for some hearty pub food on **Thursday December 25th** at Saint John's Tavern 🎄 Please note, the current menu does *not* include a traditional turkey dinner, so expect standard pub food - you can view the menu here: https://www.saintjohnstavern.com/eat All guests age 30+ are welcome. This event is not a dating mixer. Our aim is to create a comfortable environment for all attendees to enjoy good conversation and a nice dinner. Before the event, new attendees will need to transfer a $5 refundable deposit to confirm a spot in order for us to hold the right reservation with the venue. 📌 Venue: Saint John's Tavern 👩‍🍳 Menu: https://www.saintjohnstavern.com/eat

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 or cheque.* *** **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.

To register, please visit https://www.bnibusinessconnectionsone.com/ • What we'll do Doors open: 6:45 am Structured meeting: 7:00 am - 8:30 am (We start and stop on time.) - Informal Networking - President’s Welcome - Leadership Team Introductions - Education Moment: 2-minute talk on a networking topic - Weekly Presentations (45-seconds per member and guest- pitching your own services) - VP’s Report: Chapter Performance Update - Reports: Treasurer and Membership Committee - 5-Minute Break - 10-Minute Feature Presentation by a Member - Passing of referrals, testimonials, thank yous to guests - Presenter’s Gift Draw - Close OUR GUARANTEE: Business Connections One are full of life, laughter and learning! • What to bring What you’ll need to do as a visitor: - Plan a 45 second (100 words) infomercial on your business and what makes a good referral. - Bring about 40 business cards for circulation to the group. - Pay $30 in cash or cheque at the door (or via Paypal on this site) • Important to know

**NEW EVENT!** **AUTHENTIC HERITAGE HOPPER TRAIN EXPERIENCE THROUGH MENNONITE FARM COUNTRY** **I HAVE RENTED A PRIVATE CABOOSE JUST FOR US AT A GROUP RATE OF ONLY $37.50 per person!** **AFTERWARDS ENJOY AN OPTIONAL COMFORT FOOD LUNCH AT A LOCAL MENNONITE RESTAURANT!** **FABULOUS DAY -HOPE YOU CAN JOIN ME!** Hi Everyone! **I have constantly been asked for more day trips and outings over the last few months - many our group want to see more of Ontario.** **So I am working on it for you! Also, bus trips which if you are new to the group have not experienced. I have done literally hundreds in the last 25 years. So here is to getting out more and making some new friends!** This is a fabulous new event- and space is extremely limited so book today! **ALL ABOARD! HERITAGE HOPPER AUTHENTIC TRAIN RIDE FROM WOOLRICH TOWNSHIP TO THROUGH TO WATERLOOÈS FAMOUS MENNONITE FARM COUNTRY.** **This train has been in service since the 1880s!!!** **Saturday June 14 12:00pm** **PLEASE BOOK AND PAY TODAY - The Private Caboose seating will not last!** You will have time to shop at the St Jacobs Market - Visit the Town of St. Jacobs and then Hop on the Waterloo Railroad for a train trip to Elmira. Join me for an optional lunch/dinner at Harvest Moon Family Restaurant in St Jacobs afterwards - fabulous comfort food!! Link below. [Harvest Moon Family Restaurant | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Parkside Dr, St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0, Canada](https://www.harvestmoonfamilyrestaurant.ca/) **Saturday June 14 12:00noon Free Market Parking** 1.5 Hours **A full email will be sent out June 1 with more info and cell phone.** **$37.50 per person including group train trip, their service fee and taxes!** **E TRANSFER PAYMENT PLEASE NOTE Do not change this password - THANK YOU!** **Security Question** **What day are we going?** **Security Answer** **Saturday** I have VERY VERY LIMITED SEATS for this - so please make sure you book and pay ASAP! Waterloo Central Railway is a heritage railway offering historic passenger train rides between St Jacobs and Elmire Operated by the Southern Ontario Locomotive Restoration Society (SOLRS), a not-for-profit, registered charitable organization. All ticket proceeds go to supporting operations and restoration programs that the volunteers complete at the restoration and maintenance facility in St. Jacobs. . Please use my office number at (905) 471 7843 if you need me before the trip or email me at leeann.jensen@sympatico.ca - during the event only use (416) 427 7843 - best to text. Please leave yourself lots of time to reach the location. There are no refunds but you can transfer your space or post to sell it or I will send out an email. JOIN ME FOR A FABULOUS DAY! MAKE SURE YOU BUY MY FAVOURITE - APPLE FRITTER!!! warm regards LeeAnn

**☕ The Coffee Club at Wychwood** Toronto’s first-of-its-kind Saturday morning coffee and community meetup. Join a group of locals in their **late 20s to 40s** who love good coffee, connection, and conversation. Each weekend we meet at **Wychwood Farmers Market**, grab a coffee, and sometimes **walk to a second café or park** for an easy chat and stroll. It’s a relaxed way to **meet new people**, **build friendships**, and discover **Toronto’s hidden coffee gems** — all while starting your weekend grounded and inspired.

You're invited to our free hot chocolate social.

Join me and some fellow local writers for a writing session. We will start with introductions, followed by a 1 hour writing session and some time afterwards to socialize! Information on location once you join the group. This is to help encourage writers to keep writing so all are welcome from seasoned writers to those picking up a new hobby! Location in Erin Mills - I will send the exact location to those who would like to attend.

Sunday Brunch

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

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Toronto City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Coffee and conversation at [The Roosevelt Coffeehouse](https://www.olentangybrew.com/roosevelt-coffee), located at Olentangy River Brewing. They will also have a Venezuelan [food truck](https://www.olentangybrew.com/eventsandfood) that always gets good reviews.

**MEET FOR DESSERT**: Since it's cold outside, let's meet for warm chocolate inside! Hot chocolate and warm chocolate fondue (chocolate fondue day is Feb 5th) are offered at this cafe filled with the smell of chocolate! *The hot chocolate at Chocolate Cafe is arguably the best hot chocolate you will ever have.* They have a huge variety, including Hot Chocolate, Dark Hot Chocolate (my fave), White Hot Chocolate, as well as specialty hot chocolates, including Cherry Jubilee, LaSalle Mint, Caramel, Mexican, Kaffee Wien, Peanut Butter, Nutella, and Butterscotch. **EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups. **PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building. [Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [5 Bean Coffee](https://5beancoffee.com/)!

***Galentine's Day*** is typically marked as February 13, but can be observed any day. Galentine's Day events are typically all-female occasions of mutual "empowerment...a reminder for women to support and uplift one another. **LADIES**: Treat yourself & your besties to a Sunday of shopping, music, crafting, coffee and cocktails! **WHERE**: 6th annual Galentine's Party is located inside The Exchange- conveniently located in our favorite area of Columbus-Bridge Park Dublin! **AFTER PARTY**: We can join for brunch at a Bridge Park eatery.

WQC has weekly Thursday night social nights at the Westerville Java Central. Come and grab a coffee and connect with the community: low stakes, chill environment, and tasty drinks. No registration is required; come as you are.

First attempt at this. If it's good, we'll do it again. If it sucks, we tried. (Event photo is from a recent trip to Flagstaff. Stock photos of fake people drinking coffee are the worst.) **Why I'm doing this:** You're the average of the people you spend the most time with. Running a business solo means I've been spending most of my time with myself. And AI tools, which are great for thinking through business problems, but terrible for actual human connection. I want to raise that average. Looking for people who want real conversations. Not networking, not pitches, just the kind of talk that makes you think differently about what you're building and why. If we all end up making a few friends along the way, even better. **What to expect:** Coffee. Conversation. No pitches, no elevator speeches, no going around the table introducing ourselves like it's a corporate icebreaker. Just show up and talk like a normal human. **Ground rules:** * No pitching your business * No recruiting * No MLM talk * No hustle porn **RSVP cap:** 6 people max so it doesn't turn into a crowd. **Location:** Transcend Coffee & Roastery in Grove City **Time:** Friday, January 16th at 11 AM. See you there!