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Biking at Sunnybrook park to evergreen brickworks

Pottery Night at Orkid Gallery! All tools included. No experience needed—just come create, connect & sip tea with us! 3-hour workshop.

**On Friday, April 3rd, join us for High Tea at Lai Wah Heen Restaurant for the launch of their high tea and also recently renovated restaurant.** Enjoy signature dim sum platters, sweet lotus swan pastries, specialty teas, and discounted cocktails and bites all afternoon! Since reopening last year, the response from the city has been incredible, with recognition from **[Toronto Life](http://links.rmc.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.piFRHvHm0sFYM397z-2BzU-2BXVcgyNqgv2fUn2jhMjjnJVp658aSXwOHn2sFbXDIINZFAtU1-2FuwczwWyKTVl8Q0uyvqX-2BaVIIDDalO5HCMrcmo-3D8mmZ_aSAt5ArySwGmCSyQF4uoS6lgBDmqktBtncRjQwJGbYsFMzG-2FwGGuxqgaFU9W7s-2BVAZqFfp3J4GCIwNxSCAtgQGqkzNiuwcVL6TE93a-2FKN4saRcpOMAfAgIBLU3I-2B0x4GTQYKIGCsy4XsQKDEX0nxuoLYtxmcd0mGxHtkzrLbSciy5Em-2B-2Br8hrWy2H9-2F2RQUtDgTfNn4h3o6DKG4MZk55RmanWQsaf3QH5jdy8KgSCVlb2usqIeoiK7JBTX4H8EcmENEfn4ktcWwkan8H6mPXiuX9mncWsVp-2BDCs-2F3TkgDI5l7S4sQw2ePuWw7Ae2Dl7BOQ4OrSclgxaiTXP9q1JFooW20wOYzn42-2BGDpUecsL57FOee5QsG7A1xnyF8SgCYXQq3kJzYEzKzgJdtrt6r1KwwsvT83S-2FhT30zx9tcVw-2F-2FhOPaf-2Fgvi0ilYO0I2ELtO-2FpvFCaNGfzH-2Ba57vaSTSvEHrkrfH17AL-2BhRfJNc-2Fn87hJ9XMJvuN3RUL-2BY8cG6z3hCW3GjxZy9CWabH52x1m-2F-2FIX4fex5ZOcY7kbkBkWzqL-2F3eSQKszQHscp5YgyMK3tiWLhM30osSX9l4bgNImGU6VF7KWJRIkqRJniGmP3QTs-3D)** and **[Taste Toronto](http://links.rmc.opentable.com/ls/click?upn=u001.piFRHvHm0sFYM397z-2BzU-2BbtW9mq5Bcazckive09wPAeg99ZLsI-2BJCEm4q7GTM-2BzjfMrNlp34L-2BMdhXLg7CO-2BDVYmMWAXAZ71QgMJTEdvJMKLvS8KKuo2VB63sEXao78OfDsG_aSAt5ArySwGmCSyQF4uoS6lgBDmqktBtncRjQwJGbYsFMzG-2FwGGuxqgaFU9W7s-2BVAZqFfp3J4GCIwNxSCAtgQGqkzNiuwcVL6TE93a-2FKN4saRcpOMAfAgIBLU3I-2B0x4GTQYKIGCsy4XsQKDEX0nxuoLYtxmcd0mGxHtkzrLbSciy5Em-2B-2Br8hrWy2H9-2F2RQUtDgTfNn4h3o6DKG4MZk55RmanWQsaf3QH5jdy8KgSCVlb2usqIeoiK7JBTX4H8EcmENEfn4ktcWwkan8H6mPXiuX9mncWsVp-2BDCs-2F3TkgDI5l7S4sQw2ePuWw7Ae2Dl7BOQ4OrSclgxaiTXP9q1JFooW20wOYzn42-2BGDpUecsL57FOee5QsG7A1xnyF8SgCYXHfWaDB5kTHyV-2BUO2DI0kErMj4w4Zy3S4S-2Bn3JIwNfbtRMDWVH6biSt8-2BI2BZFczT-2FuZ9UITE-2FK8apQ6Oj-2BzcArcQ66-2FJ2qG6BeBHSMOyZT-2BvpD-2BytL1mBHI4U9cHUl2EO8K0ls7iH75SFmqvg3gwbkp6FU05q60cNLtPFKWLNP7IzrzEt1cuGCK3dTfqkrWW-2FK7Q-2B0y7wOWQYYiIoMRW3D1zq-2FG3r-2B8qai76ntyFQ5M-3D)**, along with the following awards: • **Best New Independent Restaurant** — *Golden Kirin Awards* (2026) • **#3 Best Chinese Restaurant in Toronto** — *Streets of Toronto* (2025) This was a restaurant I booked for summer or winterlicious, so I am excited they have reopened. There is even free underground parking in the hotel. **COST** Dim Sum: Choose from platters $42 - 68, Teas (some grown by the restaurant) $21, and a selection of discounted cocktails, mocktails and beer. Organizer Meetup fee: $5 **SIGNING-UP** * RSVP Yes and the system will add you to the wait list * To secure your seat, a $15 etransfer (includes $5 meetup fee) is required to hold a seat at the table. Attendees will receive $10 back at the end of dim sum - there are no refunds for cancellations or no shows. * Once you are on the waitlist, I will message you my email for the etransfer. * Once the transfer is complete, I will move you to attending. * A reminder will be sent the night before with my cell and all meetup details. Make sure you set up your communication settings to receive. RSVPs close 1 day prior. Cancellations will result in a No Show and impact future attendance. **MEETUP TIME** **Meet me at: 4:45pm inside the front doors of the Double Tree Hilton Hotel at 108 Chestnut St.** Please wait for me to arrive, and do not sit on your own prior, so we can get the table requested. Length: 2 hours Enjoy and please post your Comments in the event after.

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a fun spring afternoon leisure nature and neighbourhood walk \- Include trails\, parks\, cafes\, ice breakers\, washroom breaks and beautiful sties to see -Our Good Friday event will continue as we hit a great location for dinner, beverages and conversation (optional) -Still around after dinner for live band, DJ 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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 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:** **Good Friday Nature and Neighbourhood Walk! (Dinner Party with Live Band and DJ after Walk)** -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 Walk: (Optional)** \*Stick around after the walk for a fun Friday Night gathering at an iconic venue with Reserved Seating, Great Menu, Beverages, Mingling and Live Music **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:** Friday April 3rd (Good Friday-Holiday) 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 **3:30 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:00 p.m.)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

join us for evening of dining and dancing at the Capitol Cost is 25$ at the door . our contact is 905-464-2489 meet at lobby 630 pm

Let’s get together to speak French! We’ll enjoy tea/coffee and some icebreaker games. Everyone is welcome. Venez parler français! À bientôt, Hassane. \*Merci beaucoup de vous être inscrit(e) à notre prochaine rencontre! Nous sommes ravis de votre présence. Afin de permettre à d’autres de se joindre à nous, nous vous demandons respectueusement : 1. **Si vos plans changent,** veuillez mettre à jour votre statut (passer à 'Non') le plus rapidement possible pour libérer votre place. 2. **Si vous êtes sur la liste d'attente,** merci de ne pas vous présenter à l'événement. Votre statut doit être confirmé pour pouvoir participer. Veuillez vous inscrire directement aux prochaines dates disponibles. Au plaisir de vous accueillir! \*To allow others to join us, we respectfully ask that you: * **If your plans change,** please update your RSVP status (change it to 'No') as quickly as possible to free up your spot. * **If you are on the waiting list,** please do not show up for the event. Your status must be confirmed to participate. Instead, please register directly for the next available dates. IMPORTANT: Veuillez noter que pour profiter pleinement de nos échanges, une aptitude de base à la conversation est vivement souhaitée : ce groupe est un cercle de discussion convivial et non un cours de langue. Please note that to fully enjoy the experience, a basic speaking aptitude is recommended: this group is a social conversation circle, not a formal teaching class. We look forward to welcoming you! Please join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LRUdXbjpG8I9aph4dU6Go8

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

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\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*\* These Spanish, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and French classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

**Bollywood After Dark returns April 4th 🌙** 📍 Oria Nightclub — 220 King St West Get ready for a night of nonstop Bollywood, high-energy remixes, and a packed dance floor 💃🏽🕺🏽 From classic anthems to late-night club bangers — this is where the city comes alive. ✨ Good vibes only 🎶 Top-tier music 🍾 Late night energy **10PM – Late** Don’t wait — this will sell out.

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $15 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (for Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in. Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

This group is for badminton enthusiasts who are passionate about exploring the connections between metabolism, energy, and exercise. We are welcome beginner plus, intermediate and advance level players looking to improve your skill or a seasoned player seeking to optimize your performance on the court, this group is for you! Join us for friendly games. This badminton session is a weekly event and it is followed with dinner together but it is optional. Since we have 3 courts and allowed the maximum of 24 players so that everyone signs up for this event will be placed on waiting list FIRST then will be moved to the joining list on WEDNESDAY MORNING. Court fee: It will be informed at the comment section by 4pm. Cost per person is either $162 (for 3 courts) divided by the number of players attended OR $108 (for 2 courts) divided by the number of players attended. My email address will be provided at that time for etransfer.

\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\* \***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\* These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!** No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.

Let’s get together at the Crowne Plaza and talk deals, creative finance, problem solving, whatever you want! Hubert Bruce Hosts, COREE members share ideas and resources. Open to the public!

The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event. We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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."

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. **New to electronics or curious about tinkering?** You’re absolutely welcome. If you’re a beginner and want to experiment, I’ll have a couple of starter kits available so you can try things out—whether that’s blinking your first LED, putting something on a display, or experimenting with simple sensors. No pressure and no experience required—just an interest in learning and building. While we continue to pursue a more permanent venue for this Meetup, we’ll be using public library facilities based on availability. This session will be at the Worthington Park Library in the Olentangy Meeting Room.

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!