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Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at a new location; Sweetway Cafe **THE COFFEE SHOP IS EXCLUSIVLY OPEN FOR THIS EVENT AT THAT TIME, AND MAY NOT SERVE FOOD OR DRINKS** We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto.

**Event Title:** Warm Hearts, Fresh Starts - Family Day Recovery Drive **Date & Time:** Monday\, February 16\, 2026 \| 12:00 PM \- 4:00 PM EST **Location:** The Gatehouse, Toronto (3101 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3W8) **Event Type:** Charitable Community Event + Professional Workshops *** **What to Expect:** Join us for a transformational Family Day event bringing together recovery professionals, community advocates, corporate partners, and individuals in recovery for a day of connection, learning, and community support. **Event Includes:** ✓ **12 Professional Workshops** (rotating 1-hour sessions) Topics: Relapse prevention, trauma healing, family relationships, holistic wellness, employment readiness, and more ✓ **Charitable Distribution Event** Winter clothing, non-perishables, hygiene products, and grocery gift cards for 200+ individuals ✓ **Professional Networking** Connect with therapists, treatment providers, sober living coordinators, corporate leaders, and community advocates ✓ **Media Coverage** CP24, CTV, CBC coverage highlighting Toronto's recovery community leadership *** **Who Should Attend:** * Individuals in recovery or early recovery * Families supporting loved ones in recovery * Mental health and addiction professionals * Corporate partners and community organizations * Anyone passionate about recovery community support *** **What to Bring:** Nothing required—just bring yourself and an open mind. Light refreshments provided. *** **Agenda:** **12:00 PM** \- Doors open\, registration\, welcome **12:00 - 4:00 PM** \- Concurrent workshops \(rotating sessions\, choose what interests you\) **12:00 - 4:00 PM** \- Charitable distribution \(select items as needed\) **Throughout** \- Professional networking and community connection *** **Important Notes:** * Free admission (in-person and virtual options available for workshops) * Trauma-informed, judgment-free environment * All genders, identities, and backgrounds welcome * Accessibility accommodations available *** ## **GET INVOLVED - We Need Your Support** **Mental Health & Addiction Professionals:** Lead a 1-hour workshop and share your expertise with recovery community. Free event. Media coverage. Direct professional network access. **Corporate Partners:** Monetary donations, employee donation drives, in-kind sponsorships. Build your brand as a community leader with media visibility and professional network access. **Community Organizations:** Partner with us to amplify your mission. Co-promote the event. Expand your reach and impact. **Individual Contributors:** Donate winter clothing, non-perishable food items, hygiene kits, or grocery gift cards. *** **How to Contribute:** **Workshops:** Lead a professional session (therapists, counselors, wellness practitioners, life coaches) **Corporate Sponsorship:** $250 - $2,500+ (monetary, in-kind, or employee engagement) **Clothing Donations:** Winter coats, boots, warm accessories, thermal wear **Non-Perishable Donations:** Canned goods, protein, pantry staples **Hygiene Kits:** Soaps, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, lotion **Gift Cards:** Grocery stores (Loblaws, No Frills, Costco) or restaurants *** **Ready to Contribute?** Contact: Carby Sum \| [carby@addictionrehabtoronto.ca](mailto:carby@addictionrehabtoronto.ca) \| 647\-821\-3988 Website: addictionrehabtoronto.ca *** **Questions?** Contact: Carby Sum \| [carby@addictionrehabtoronto.ca](mailto:carby@addictionrehabtoronto.ca) \| 647\-821\-3988 *** **RSVP Below** Space is limited. Please RSVP to secure your spot. #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #CommunityEvent #TorontoCommunity #FamilyDay #RecoveryCommunity #VolunteerOpportunity

Toronto Joy is starting a collaboration with Fred Victor — one of Toronto’s leading homelessness organizations, supporting *3,000+* people daily and serving Toronto for *130+ years*. 🤍 Donation Drive We’re collecting essential items, with a focus on winter needs. ⭐ **Top needs (quick pick)** *Warm socks, underwear, winter gear, toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags, packaged snacks* **Items they need most**: * Winter items: coats, scarves, toques, gloves, boots (*new/used*) * Food * Packaged snacks (granola bars, dried fruit, nuts, etc.) * Canned food (soup, beans, tuna, fruits/veg, pasta sauce) * Pantry items (cereal, oatmeal, mac & cheese, pasta, lentils) * Packaged drinks (juice boxes, bottled water, Gatorade) * New: underwear (men/women), socks (warm winter socks especially) * New: adult clothing (jeans, sweatpants, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shoes) * New: bath towels + twin/double bedding Other items * $10–$20 gift cards (Food Basics, No Frills, Walmart, Shoppers, Tim Hortons, Dollarama) * Toiletries + personal care (body wash, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, dental hygiene, razors, brushes/combs) * Culturally specific care products (shea butter, black soap, castor oil) * Laundry detergent + dryer sheets * Cleaning products (sanitizers, household cleaners, dish soap, sponges, brooms) * Hand & feet warmers * Backpacks and other bags: *new/used (good/working condition)* * Sleeping bags: *new or used (good/working condition)* **Please bring your donations here** *Mon Feb 16 (Family Day) • 11:00 AM* *Outside Rosedale Station (Line 1) — one stop north of Bloor–Yonge* Quick drop-off. Calm area. Easy pull-over. 🚗 **Drop-off and delivery note** I’ll handle the weekday delivery, coordinated with Fred Victor’s Donations Coordinator, Alex Nsobya. *Quick guidelines (so it’s smooth)* * Food, toiletries, laundry, cleaning items, and warmers must be new, unopened, and not expired * Hygiene items should be unscented or lightly scented * No bar soap (body wash preferred) * If donating food + hygiene, please pack them separately * Winter items, backpacks/other bags, and sleeping bags can be new or used (good/working condition) 💬 **How to join** Comment in the Discussion with what you plan to bring (rough quantity helps), or DM me if you prefer. Big or small, it all helps. 📘 Learn more about Fred Victor (optional) [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:6d184cbe-735b-4943-90b0-d67f50809f9d](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:6d184cbe-735b-4943-90b0-d67f50809f9d) 📄 Items list (PDF reference) [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:f26a2a2c-903f-422c-8136-2c6d14419644](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:f26a2a2c-903f-422c-8136-2c6d14419644) ✨ What’s coming next (optional) Future opportunities may include Fred’s Walk, Taste of Regent Park, Street Eats, or helping with a meal service. No pressure. We’ll share details later.

Welcome to the Toronto Young Professional & Startup Enthusiast Meetup Group! Navigating work/personal life in this mega city can be challenging ! We welcome all the Toronto young professionals & startup lovers to join this community that provides you an inclusive and casual platform to share, discuss, and grow! No matter what career stage you are at, what industry you work for, or what startup idea you are brainstorming, this inclusive & vibrant community aims to help you embark on your new personal/work journey! If work sounds annoying to you or you are new to the city, you can just come have a coffee and meet new people! Let's exchange ideas and create new memories together! We welcome you to join us at Sweetway Cafe. We plan to meet weekly or biweekly at various locations in Toronto. If you have any suggestions for meeting locations or activities, feel free to let me know!

***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS CAFE*** ***$5 event fee + $5 minimum purchase (hopefully more) from the Axis Cafe.*** ***$3 from everyone's $5 event fee will go to the 1st place team.*** ***For instance, if 25 play, the 1st place team gets to split $75 between them.*** 3 ***other food voucher prizes from the Axis Cafe will be in play as well.*** ***TRIVIA QUESTIONS BEGIN AT APPROX 7:15 PM.*** ***The Axis Cafe, located minutes N of High Park, on Dundas St. West. There's lots of room and we will have most of the restaurant to ourselves.*** ***As always, we'll be able to set up multiple teams of 4-5 max per table. If possible, try to sit with other group members you've never met before. This way you'll be able to "meetup" with some possible new friends!! That's what it's all about!!*** ***Look for us near the front stage. This is where our emcee, Tony Krolo will be doing his thing.*** ***Please bring exactly $5 . Thanks.*** ***After our own grand prize The Axis Cafe's normal prize structure is $20 $15 and $10.*** ***Just see me (Alex) when you arrive and I'll get you set up!!*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***Outside food or drink is an absolute NO-NO!!*** ***The (no pressure) Trivia consists of 3 parts, music, visual and general knowledge. Playing on a team is a great way to break the ice with other members of our group. It's all for fun and we always have a lot of laughs at our Trivia events.*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***The Axis Cafe is mainly made up of low tables, unlike what we had at Kramer's.*** ***The Axis Cafe is accessible. Use the side entrance ramp.*** ***There is one washroom located at the back and 2 more downstairs.*** ***Our Quiz Master Host, Tony Krolo is also a stand-up comic with Yuk Yuk's, so this makes it even more fun!!*** ***TRIVIA START TIME is approx 7:15pm, so do your best to get there early!!*** ***Trivia ends at around 9:15PM and after that we'll all have a chance to hang out together and socialize a bit more if you wish.*** ***TRANSIT*** ***From Line 2 take the #40A or 40B Dundas W bus to Pacific Ave. The Axis Cafe is located about 2 minutes west of there.*** ***PARKING*** ***There is street parking on McMurray Ave. right by Axis. There is a Green P Lot on Pacific Ave. S of Dundas St. W., a short walk east of Axis.*** ***As always, let's come with a positive attitude and a great big smile. I'm sure that we'll have a lot of laughs!! We always do!!*** ***WE WILL HAVE SEPARATE CHEQUES*** ***LET'S ALL HAVE A BLAST TOGETHER!!*** ***WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU @ THE AXIS CAFE!!***

This is a practical, supportive **burnout recovery conversation** — not therapy, not a sales pitch, and no fixing required. I mean… c’mon now. Seriously. When is “enough is enough,” if not now? Running in circles. Avoiding thinking because thinking hurts. Not changing daily routines because *what if?* Hi, I’m **Siniša**, a Toronto-based, Rhodes Wellness College-certified life coach. I help everyday people move from exhaustion and autopilot toward feeling more aligned and energized again. This is a **free, in-person, 45-minute small-group session** focused on clarity and practical shifts — not emotional dumping and not motivational hype. **You’ll learn to:** * Reduce the burnout spiral and protect your energy (without overhauling your life); * Learn how to hear and trust your inner guidance — yes, regular humans have this too; * Create better alignment between your daily life and what actually matters (because not everything does); * Leave with personal, actionable steps you can use immediately. This is a **guided conversation**, with space to listen, reflect, and share briefly if you choose. You’re welcome to step in or out as needed. Perfect for busy professionals, tradespeople, stay-at-home parents, creatives, overthinkers, procrastinators, and anyone stuck on autopilot — flying straight toward the mountain. Expect a grounded, respectful, lighthearted space with real takeaways you can use right away. *This is a calm, respectful discussion intended for adults who are able to self-regulate and participate considerately in a shared public space.*

Welcome to The Well After Dark, where the evening continues with great drinks, shareable bites, and curated DJ sets that keep the evening going long after dinner ends. Participating Restaurants: Bridgette Bar La Plume Lulu Bar National The Dorset (downstairs bar) Offerings: $4 Beers $5 Bar Rail $6 Glasses of Wine $10 Cocktails Half-priced Bottles of Wine * food specials

Kick off your Friday nights with Sequins & Shenanigans, Toronto’s new weekly drag show full of camp, comedy, and glittery chaos. Hosted by the dynamic Messy Margaret and the fabulous Pam, this free show is perfect for an early Friday night outing. I can reserve seats please let me know as soon as possible if you want to attend