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🌅 Toronto Reduce Stress Meetup 🌅 New to the city? Looking to meet like-minded people and make new friends? Join us for a casual sunset meetup at Riverdale Park East at 6 PM. Bring your own food and drinks, relax, and enjoy good conversations with others who are also new to the city or simply looking to connect. ✨ No fees ✨ No pressure ✨ Just good vibes and meaningful connections 📍 Riverdale Park East 🕕 6:00 PM Whether you come alone or with a friend, everyone is welcome. Chances are, many people will be meeting for the first time too! Join the WhatsApp group for updates and to help everyone find each other: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CzwyjRihqgRDTXKvvMtYeb?s=cl&p=i&mlu=1 See you at sunset! 🌇

Hosted by [Moonshadow Events](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-visual-performing-literary-artists-meetup-group/events/313480603/): **Summer Vibes Meet Mystical Finds! ☀️✨** Join us for the **Summer & Shade Community Market** on June 27th! We’re bringing together the best of Etobicoke’s local talent for a day of art, magic, and community spirit. **When:** June 27th\, 2026 \| 12 PM – 7 PM * **Where:** 5005 Dundas St. West / 47 Mabelle Ave, Etobicoke * **Entry:** ABSOLUTELY FREE! \*\*What to expect:\*\*🛍️ 30+ Local Vendors & Artists 🎨 Interactive ART Workshops & Installations Delicious Food & Drinks, All-Ages Fun! 🔮 **Special Feature:** Get a glimpse into your future with Tarot Readings available in both English and Spanish! 🇨🇦🇪🇸 Come support local artists and find something truly unique. See you in the shade! 🌿 \#\#\# 🎟️ Cost & Entry: **Entry is FREE and open to all ages!** To help us manage the crowd and keep you in the loop, please register for a free ticket at the link below. **Important:** This ticket gets you through the door, but to stay updated on specific workshop times and featured vendor reveals, make sure to follow us on Instagram at **@MoonshadowEvents**. \*\*[https://www.eventist.ca/summer-and-shade-community-market**](https://www.eventist.ca/summer-and-shade-community-market**) Come for the art, stay for the community. We can't wait to see you in the park! If there's any local artist interested in putting up and Installation or Vendors or busineses interested in selling their goods, Please feel free to apply using this link - [https://forms.gle/DB5UaFgMCfDppDhT9](https://forms.gle/DB5UaFgMCfDppDhT9) Summer & Shade is a hyper-local market held in the heart of Islington Village. We provide a dedicated space for entrepreneurial growth and artistic expression, with a specific focus on supporting low-income creators. Our mission is to foster self-sufficiency and self-reliance by lowering the traditional barriers to entry for local talent. We specifically advocate for Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) residents, who often face systemic obstacles such as selection biases and prohibitive participation fees. By creating an accessible and inclusive marketplace, Summer & Shade ensures that the vibrant creative energy of our local community has the platform it needs to thrive.

**Please read ALL details before joining:** **Info:** 2 hours of 5v5 indoor futsal at the East Bayfront Recreation Centre in Downtown Toronto. **Cost:** $4.75 **Note:** This venue/event is run by the **City of Toronto.** Upon arriving, please check in with the front desk! I do not take any payments. **Make sure you arrive early, their check-in process is really slow sometimes.** **Setup:** * 2 Teams (or 3 if we have 15 players) * 7 min games * Subs rotate between games / two games on, one game off (if there are 3 teams)

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** https://bit.ly/frc-toronto-chat **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

For the event details and registration, use the user group event link: [Global Fabric Day 2026 - Toronto - Microsoft Fabric Community](https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Toronto-Fabric-Power-BI-User/Global-Fabric-Day-2026-Toronto/ev-p/5161097) The RSVP here is not considered a registration, and it's just to announce the event to the meetup community. TFPUG Team [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Microsoft Fabric Community](https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Toronto-Fabric-User-Group/gh-p/TorontoFabricUserGroup) [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/toronto-fabric-user-group/) [Toronto Fabric & Power BI User Group | LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/toronto-fabric-user-group/)

**🐾 Meetup Event: Explore the Toronto Zoo with Nick! 🐾** Join us for an unforgettable day at the world-famous [Toronto Zoo](https://www.torontozoo.com/plan) on **Saturday, June 27**! Home to over 5,000 animals from around the globe, the Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world—and what makes it truly unique is its **geographic layout**. Instead of grouping animals by species, the zoo is divided into regions like the African Savanna, Indo-Malaya, and the beloved **Canadian Domain**, where animals roam in habitats that closely mirror their natural environments. It’s immersive, educational, and a ton of fun to explore. *** **📍 Meetup Details** * **Time:** 10:00 AM * **Location:** Inside the zoo, just past the admission gates * **Look for:** Nick with the Meetup sign * All registered attendees will have Nick’s phone number in case you need help finding the group *** **🚶‍♂️ What to Expect** This is a **walking-heavy event**, so come prepared! One highlight (and workout!) is the **long hill down into the Canadian Domain**—totally worth it, but definitely wear your best walking shoes. Nick has been visiting the zoo since childhood and loves sharing its magic with others. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, you’ll see it through fresh eyes. *** **🥪 Food Plans** Feel free to **bring a lunch** or purchase food onsite—we’ll stop to eat together at one of the zoo’s restaurants. *** **🌦️ Rain or Shine** The event runs regardless of weather, so **dress accordingly**. *** **⏰ Wrap-Up** We’ll likely wrap up around **3:30 PM**, but you’re always free to leave whenever you like. *** **🎟️ Bonus Tip** If you have a PRESTO card, you can get **15% off admission**—don’t forget to bring it! Check the deal here: [https://prestocard.ca/en/perks-offers/perks](https://prestocard.ca/en/perks-offers/perks) *** **🙌 Drop-Ins Welcome** Not sure of your schedule? No problem—feel free to just show up! *** Come out for a day of animals, nature, and great company. See you at the zoo! 🐒🐘🦒

Hello hello, There's a cute outdoor event this weekend and I am planning to attend on Sunday 28 June @ 2pm. Why not make a meetup out of it. :D Everyone's welcome, whether you're a pet parent or not. Ideally be comfortable with pets. Lets gather at 2pm at Trinity Bellwoods Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fxq3bP59NypvPBKA9. Exact location will be provided on the day. Please avoid getting lost like in the last meetup. Use the whatsapp group if you need help or ping me. Afterwards we can grab a coffee / watch Fifa in the watch parties around the area Read more about the event here. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/party-4-paws-pet-fair-tickets-1983807188704 Feel free to bring your furry friends. Would love to meet some pet parents in this group. See you all

This is an easy trip in The Massassauga Provincial Park, where we had a great time last Thanksgiving. Our campsite and parking spaces are guaranteed, on the busiest week of the season, but we are limited to nine people, and the cost for the weekend is $17 per person plus $10 to park each car. Our campsite, number 21, is on a high rock point, open to the breezes on three sides, to keep down the bugs. It has a table, fire pit, thunder box, and good swimming off the rock. The surrounding shoreline is dry and solid. Spider Lake is broken into many bays. It is inland, and protected from the winds off Georgian Bay. There are no cottages or power boats. This will be a cool place to spend a hot Canada Day Weekend. One portage: 370 m., gentle rise 10 m. in the center. Paddle distance, total: 7 km. Driving distance from Hwy 400 & Hwy 7: 202 km., 2 hours. Traffic on Hwy 400 should be fast on Sun. morning. **LCATION:** **Massassauga Provincial Park Access Point** **Three Legged Lake Road** **45.26379072549102, -80.00827766607452** There is space right at the lakeshore to unload your canoe, then move your car to the big parking lot 280 m. up the road. **SPREAD SHEET:** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RUbAOQrpmLz_P7J2lgvKYLPLNE6rVddygG_cjaM64eg/edit?usp=sharing This is an operating provincial park, so we have to report the name of everyone who is going, and pay to park cars. Please fill out the spread sheet, and phone me with the make, model, and plate number of your car.

🌿🌸 HUMBER RIVER WALK & JAMES GARDENS PICNIC 🌸🌿 Riverside Trails, Hidden Gardens & A Relaxed Long Weekend Walk Join us for a peaceful social walk along the beautiful Humber River as we enjoy the final stretch of the long weekend together. This route combines riverside trails, greenery, and one of Toronto’s most underrated hidden gems: James Gardens. James Gardens is one of those places that quietly surprises people — flower beds, stone pathways, little bridges, mature trees, and spaces that feel far away from the city even though you’re still in Toronto. This is not a fast-paced hike. It’s a relaxed social walk with time to chat, enjoy the scenery, and slow down a little. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) \*\*\* 🧺 Picnic Break We’ll take a relaxing break at James Gardens and have a little informal picnic together. 🥨 Feel free to bring: ✔️ A snack to share ✔️ Something sweet ✔️ Fruit, chips, cookies, etc. Nothing fancy — just a fun community vibe. \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do We’ll walk along the Humber River trails, make our way into James Gardens for a break, then continue our walk before eventually heading back toward the station. Expect: 🌿 Nature trails 🌸 Garden views 📸 Great photo spots 😊 Easy conversation and a relaxed pace \*\*\* 🌧️ Weather & Expectations This event happens rain or shine. Please come prepared for: ✔️ Outdoor conditions ✔️ Some muddy sections if it rains ✔️ A longer walk at a steady pace \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: Outside the 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. 📍 Ending Spot: Back at the station \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 What to Bring Water Comfortable walking shoes A snack (especially if sharing 😊) Weather-appropriate clothing \*\*\* 🌈 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 river walk. Stay for the picnic. Leave feeling like you actually got a little break from the city. 🌿✨

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/).

Come meditate with us **SATURDAY June 27th** at **Trinity Bellwood's Park from 3-5 pm**. Free samosas & chilled lemonade will be served. **🌧️ IMPORTANT Weather Note:** If it rains, the event will be cancelled. Please check [www.yogameditation.ca/weather](http://www.yogameditation.ca/weather) after **11:00 AM** on the day for updates. We invite you to pause, breathe, and soak in the uplifting sounds of **ancient mantras** in a beautiful outdoor setting. Let go of stress and reconnect with your heart through the power of spiritual sound. ***EVENT INFO:*** * **Cost:** Free * **Where:** Trinity Bellwoods Park – 790 Queen St. W., Toronto (southwest side near Queen & Crawford, beside the playground water park) - SEE IMAGE OF A MAP BELOW * **Seating:** Bring a lawn or camp chair if you like. We’ll also have large carpets to sit on. * **TTC:** Closest stop is the Queen Street streetcar. * **Parking:** Available on surrounding streets — just be sure to check signage carefully. * **Location in park:** see image below for where will will be seated. We’d love to see you there. Come rest your heart and mind — and experience a little spiritual happiness. With love, **Shalie and the Yoga Meditation Team**

🌿☀️ SUMMER WALK TO THE EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS & MARKET ☀️🌿 Ravine Trails, Outdoor Market & One of Toronto’s Best Skyline Lookout Spots Summer is the perfect time to explore some of Toronto’s hidden green spaces — and few places feel as unique as Evergreen Brick Works. Join us for a relaxed social walk from St. Clair down through the ravine trails toward the Brick Works, where nature, history, community, and city views all come together. Even though you’re still in Toronto, parts of this walk feel surprisingly peaceful — shaded forest paths, creeks, birds, hidden trails, and eventually the old industrial buildings of the Brick Works opening up in the middle of the valley. And in the summer? The whole place comes alive. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) \*\*\* 🚶‍♂️ What We’ll Do: We’ll begin at St. Clair Station and walk down through the ravine system toward the Brick Works together. Once there, we’ll: 🌿 Explore the outdoor market ☕ Grab drinks, snacks, or lunch 🛍️ Browse local vendors and shops 😊 Sit, relax, and socialize for a bit Afterward, we’ll continue the adventure by walking up to one of the nearby lookout spots for beautiful skyline and valley views. 📸🌆 Then we’ll slowly make our way back together. And if at any point you feel tired or want to head home early, buses run directly from the Brick Works to nearby subway stations — easy and flexible. \*\*\* 🌤️ Weather & Expectations This event happens rain or shine. Please come prepared for: ✔️ Outdoor walking trails ✔️ Some hills and stair sections ✔️ Warm summer weather ✔️ A longer walk at a relaxed pace This is more of a social nature walk than a fast-paced hike. \*\*\* 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 Meetup Location: We will meet outside St. Clair Subway Station in front of the McDonald's — look for Mathew in his iconic Moose Hat 🫎 ⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes. Early is on time. On time is late. 🏁 Ending Spot: Yonge & St. Clair \*\*\* 🎟️ Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or e-transfer to 📧 \*\*[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**](http://mathewmaclean@hotmail.com%2A%2A/) This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue hosting events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 \*\*\* 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes ☀️ Sunscreen 🧢 Hat or sunglasses 🥨 A snack if you’d like Guests are welcome! \*\*\* 🌿 More About the Brick Works From 1889 to the 1980s, the Don Valley Brick Works was one of Canada’s most important brick manufacturing sites, helping build much of Toronto itself. Today, the restored site has become one of the city’s most beloved urban nature spaces — combining historic industrial buildings, markets, trails, gardens, and environmental spaces all in one place. It’s one of those Toronto spots that people always seem surprised they didn’t discover sooner. \*\*\* 🌈 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 can just show up — or decide on the day if you’re not 100% sure. ⚠️ NOTE: Sometimes things happen and plans may change — please keep an eye out for updates. \*\*\* 👤 Organizer: Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email 📧 [torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com) Come for the trails. Stay for the market. Leave feeling like you escaped the city for a few hours without ever leaving Toronto. 🌿✨

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.

Evolve exists to provide a welcoming place for professional women to create an authentic community, deeper connections, and confident growth through networking and workshop events. No cliques, no judgement. **Shades of Sisterhood** is a space for women to grow from the inside out through meaningful conversations, personal development, mindset growth, and courageous self-awareness. These gatherings are designed to create deeper connection, expand perspective, and encourage women to become healthier, stronger, and more aligned versions of themselves — both personally and professionally. Through honest dialogue, shared experiences, and intentional conversations around identity, leadership, confidence, relationships, emotional resilience, and growth, women are invited into a supportive environment where they can learn, reflect, heal, and evolve together. This is not about perfection, hustle culture, or surface-level positivity. It is about creating a safe space for women to have real conversations, challenge limiting beliefs, grow in self-awareness, and step more confidently into who they were created to become. At its core, Shades of Sisterhood exists to remind women that growth starts within — and no woman has to navigate that journey alone. Guests are always welcome. We'd love to meet you! **[Click here to join the call!](https://zoom.us/j/7894682064)** \*\*Evolve Women's Network is a membership based networking group. You can find more information at [www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0UekYvD4PoVa7WUlFFVHyp). Feel welcome to be our guest anytime!

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Evolve is all about creating an Authentic Community, Deeper Connections, and Confident Growth. We are a group of entrepreneurial women who connect personally and professionally. We welcome every guest to experience our authentic community with no cliques and no judgment. Come as you are! There's a seat waiting for you. Elevate is an action-oriented connection experience designed to help women entrepreneurs move beyond surface-level networking and into meaningful growth, collaboration, and courageous action. Each session centers around a focused business or personal development topic, followed by intentional breakout discussions that encourage deeper conversations, real relationship-building, and practical next steps. Unlike traditional networking events, Elevate is designed to create momentum. Women are encouraged not only to share ideas, but to actively support one another through accountability, collaboration, brainstorming, and action-based growth. Every meeting is an opportunity to build authentic connections, gain fresh perspective, and leave with a clear action step to implement before the next session. This is a space where women rise together — not through competition or hustle culture, but through encouragement, courage, consistency, and intentional community. \*\*Evolve Women's Collective is a membership based professional women's group. You can find more information at [www.EvolveWomensCollective.com](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.EvolveWomensNetwork.com&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0UekYvD4PoVa7WUlFFVHyp). Feel welcome to be our guest anytime! [Join the Call](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://zoom.us/j/7894682064&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw127u1EMKvrsjTOPRaLUJ51)

Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!