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🎆❄️ New Year’s Day Walk: Toronto Island!
🎆❄️ **New Year’s Day Walk: Toronto Island**
**Walk off the hangover. Start fresh. Do something different.**
Let’s be real — January 1st can go one of two ways:
You stay on the couch all day… **or** you step outside, breathe in fresh air, move your body, and actually start the year feeling good.
Join us for a **New Year’s Day walk on Toronto Island** — the perfect way to **reset after the night before**, try something new, and maybe even make a few new friends while you’re at it. Yes, I will be hungover. That’s why we’re starting at **1:15 PM** 😏🍾
Being surrounded by water and nature can be surprisingly calming. The Islands offer a quiet place to slow down, clear your head, and start the year feeling grounded — no mystical claims, just fresh air and space to think.
Whether you’re setting healthy intentions, shaking off the fog, or just refusing to let January win — this walk is for you.
“There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”
So layer up, grab your warmest coat, and let’s make **January 1st** a *choice*, not a write-off ❄️💪
Miss this and your New Year officially starts on January 2nd. Just saying.
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🌆 **THE WALK**
• Approx. **7 km**
• Flat, easy, and very walkable — no hills
• One of the **best skyline views** of Toronto
• Calm, scenic, and surprisingly magical in winter
Perfect for beginners, casual walkers, and anyone trying to ease back into movement after the holidays.
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⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES**
• This walk happens in **any kind of weather** — snow, cold, crisp winter vibes
• **Do not sign up** if you’re not ready to walk in winter
• Event will only be cancelled if it reaches **-20°C**
***
🕓 **MEETUP DETAILS**
📍 **Meetup Location:**
📍 **IMPORTANT: MEETUP LOCATION (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)**
I will be meeting everyone **INSIDE the Ferry Docks** — **INSIDE means AFTER your ticket has been scanned** and you are **in the ferry waiting area**.
👉 **This is NOT:**
• The bathrooms **outside** the terminal
• The bathrooms **before** ticket scanning
• The other side of the ferry terminal
• Anywhere outside the building
👉 **This IS:**
• **After** your ticket has been scanned
• **Inside** the ferry waiting area
• Beside the **bathrooms INSIDE the terminal**
👀 **How you’ll spot me:** I’ll be wearing my **MOOSE HAT** 🦌
⏰ **Meetup Time:** **1:15 PM**
🚢 **Ferry Leaves:** **1:30 PM** — *please arrive early*
⏰ **Ferry Back to Toronto:** **4:45PM** (or sooner)
⚠️ **PLEASE BE ON TIME**
Once we’re on the ferry, it will be very hard to catch up with us.
***
💲 **COSTS**
• **Meetup Fee:** $5
– Cash in person **or**
– E-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com**
• **Ferry Ticket:** **$9.70**
– You **must purchase your ferry ticket before signing up**
– 🎟️ **Ferry Ticket: [Click Here!](https://secure.toronto.ca/FerryTicketOnline/tickets2/index.jsp)**
***
🎒 **WHAT TO BRING**
• Snack
• Water
• **Good boots**
• Warm coat
• Something warm to drink ☕
***
⏳ **HOW LONG?**
Approx. **3 hours**, including a small break.
🚪 **Can you leave early?** Anytime you like.
👀 **NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT?**
You can **just show up** or even decide on the day — New Year energy is flexible.
***
📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t)
⚠️ **NOTE:** Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel — please keep an eye out for updates.
***
✨ Fresh air. Movement. Skyline views. Good people.
✨ A healthier start to the year — without pretending you’re perfect.
**Organizer:** Mathew
📧 **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com**
DEEP DISH x CODA | Special Event: New Years Day
Tickets: www.codatoronto.com/events
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Table Reservations via email reservations@codatoronto.com
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Doors: 4PM\-10PM \| 19\+
Government issued ID required
CODA \| 794 Bathurst Street\, Toronto
www\.codatoronto\.com \| @codatoronto
🎬🌿☕ New Year’s Day Social: Movie, Walk & Café
January 1st | Downtown Toronto — Don Valley Urban Hike + Movie & Café
Start the new year with movement, fresh air, and good company.
This is a relaxed New Year’s Day social that flows from a scenic urban hike through the Don Valley, into a movie downtown, and ends with a cozy café hangout. No pressure, no rush — just an intentional, feel-good way to begin the year.
What we’ll do (in order)
1️⃣ Don Valley Urban Hike
Meet at Broadview Station
Hike through the Don Valley Trail, moving from city streets into nature and back toward downtown
Distance: ~12 km total
Pace: steady and conversational, with breaks as needed
This is a beautiful winter urban hike — peaceful, grounding, and a great way to reset on January 1st.
2️⃣ Movie (optional)
End the hike near Cineplex Yonge–Dundas Square
Watch the new release: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Think of this as your post-hike reward — totally optional, but fun if you stay.
3️⃣ Wind-down at Juju Café
After the movie, we’ll head to Juju Café & Board Games
$5 board game play fee
Warm drinks, food, vegetarian-friendly options
Board games optional — relaxing and chatting encouraged
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate layers
Water / light snacks
An easygoing mindset
You’re welcome to join for any part — just the hike, the movie, the café — or the full flow.
Come as you are. Start the year moving forward, one step at a time.
New Year’s Day Dim Sum at Joyous Chinese Cuisine
Having dim sum is always a great way to start the new year. Joyous Chinese Cuisine has a big dim sum selection with great food so it should be a dim sum feast. The address of the restaurant is:
Joyous Chinese Cuisine
5505 Leslie St.
North York, ON M2H 3N6
Phone: (416) 497-2888
joyouschinesecuisine.ca
**Billing:**
Please note, dim sum orderings are shared among the table and final bill is equally split. I expect the bill to come out to around $45 per person. Please bring cash for the food bill.
**Dietary notes:**
If you have vegetarian, vegan, allergic to certain foods, or don’t eat beef, pork, fish, or seafood, this Meetup may not be suitable for you.
**Please come to the restaurant on time:**
Although I reserved us a table at the restaurant, we are at the restaurant at a prime hour. Please contact me if you are running late. The restaurant may give away seats or reduce our table size when people are not there on time.
Vision Board Night + Pad Drive
If you love manifesting, setting intentions, and creating vision boards for the year ahead — this night is for you.
We’re gathering for a cozy, creative evening to design our personal vision boards for 2026 and step into the women we’re becoming.
Expect good vibes, supportive conversations, and a space full of women who genuinely want to see each other win. No pressure, no perfection — just creativity, clarity, and community 💖
Event Details:
📅 Thursday January 1st
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Toronto (location shared after RSVP)
To secure your spot, there is a $10 deposit toward supplies
Please e-transfer to: sajii.thra@gmail.com
All materials will be provided — just bring yourself and your goals ✨
I can’t wait to create with you 🤍
@girlsclub.to
If you want to bring your own materials and don’t want to send money that is okay as well!
Yoruba Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Unas palabras
¡Hola!
Welcome, and welcome back!
We meet in the North York Centre, at 5150 Yonge St. (subway: North York), in the Food Court, every Sunday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Angela will be your hostess.
¡Hasta luego!
Drumming Circle & Uplifting Discussion 🪘✨🌍
**NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**
**About Drum & Soul**
The only intention behind Drum & Soul is to help create vibrant, healthier, and more united communities – together. We believe art is the best channel for that purpose. This is more than a drumming circle. It is a practical space where we do two things at once: we develop useful skills and cultivate inner qualities, and we help others grow those same qualities. Through rhythms from many cultures, collective singing and meaningful conversation around a focused theme, we practise skills that strengthen both the individual and the community.
**Why come**
If you want to expand your expressive capacity, practise listening with depth, learning to lead or join others who take community wellbeing to heart, Drum & Soul is for you. This is a place to try courageously, to learn deeply, and to contribute authentically. Everyone is welcome regardless of background or musical experience. If you feel shy in groups, that is completely natural and we got you. A few of us will gently hover around newcomers like butterflies, offering a warm welcome and quiet space so nobody feels out of place. Many people tell us they arrived nervous but soon felt as if they had stepped into a family home.
**How it works**
At the start of each session we centre with a short breathing exercise, followed by a demonstration of simple rhythms, then break into small groups for guided conversation. Finally we move into collective jamming and improvisation. We finish by socializing and sharing a potluck meal and continuing our conversation and connection as a human family.
**Typical meeting flow**
1. 🫱🏽🫲🏻 Arrival & social time – 20 min
2. 🙋🏻♀️ Welcome, check in and centring – 10 min
3. 🪘 Call & Respond **Drumming & demo** – 10 min
4. 💬 Facilitated **Discussion** on the Theme (groups of three) – 20 min
5. ☕ Potluck **dinner** – 40 min
6. 🕺🏽 Open **Jamming** with multiple instruments – 20 min
7. 🦋 **Tear down** and social time afterwards ...
*This outline is flexible and may shift to suit the group and the space.*
**Logistics and what to bring**
We meet in a large beautiful space. Drums are available on a first come first served basis. We also provide plenty of small percussion instruments so every hand can play. You are welcome to bring your own drum or instrument. After our time of drumming and dialogue, we share a simple potluck dinner, an extension of our circle where conversation continue to flourish over nourishing food. Feel free to bring whatever you love to share.
**Cost and contributions**
This is a free event. As a community we are encouraged to contribute even a small snack to share with everyone, or pay what or if you can, to cover the costs of refreshments and material, by E-transfer to: **hooshmandnyc@gmail.com** – Contributions are optional.
**Helpful notes**
No prep needed. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Please arrive by then so we can start at 4:00 p.m. sharp and keep the flow. Location and any last minute updates are posted on Meetup and in our WhatsApp group. We recommend joining the WhatsApp group (ask us for the link) for quick notices.
**Why this matters**
In a world aching for healing, we believe our sacred mission is to nurture one another, define our roles in service to our fellow humans, and become living temples of unity. Growth unfolds through both self‑discovery and collective effort, and one cannot truly flourish without the other. Come open and prepared to learn, to offer your gifts, and to be strengthened by the power of community.
*This ad is also posted in other groups*
📷 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/artsoultoronto/)
🎥 [A glimpse from one of our sessions](https://youtu.be/ejfeV1PF-0k)
FREE Bachata & Kizomba Lessons + Baila in the West Sunday Social
Best way to get a hold of us is on our [WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kj63TzHIqYL5hPrRJolhyD), also great way to join a community of amazing like-minded people :)
***Let's Dance!***
***¡Vamos a bailar!***
***DJ Geronimo 🎧 will be playing your favorite Salsa 🎵 Bachata 🎶 Chacha 🎵 Merengue hits 🔊 DJ Sweetlike will be jamming in the Kizomba room***
Cover $10 includes:
***Free Bachata and Kizomba Lesson at 6pm (you choose)***
***Dancing til 11pm***
***\*Casual dress code***
***\*Cash Bar***
***👠Please wear comfortable & clean shoes👞***
**Location:**
Islington & QEW
[Map](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NiBwLRbovskPkUZp9)
110 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2G6
***FREE PARKING***
Cover $10 before 7pm - $15 after 7pm
🇨🇦Japanese and English Language Exchange (Page for everyone)
**~English description below~**
イベント参加費として、日本人の方(日本で生まれ育ち、現在英語を勉強している方)は$2、日本人以外の方(日本語を勉強している方)は$5頂いております。
皆さんから頂いたお金は、こちらのサイトの維持費や将来のランゲージエクスチェンジ施設利用料やソーシャルイベント等のために使われます。ご理解の程、よろしくお願いいたします。
予約受付開始:土曜日5:30PM(前イベント終了後)
予約取消締切:土曜日12:30PM(当日)
予約受付締切:土曜日1:30PM(当日)
スケジュール
* 5:15 PM - 5:30PM - チェックイン、グループ分け
5:30 PM - 6:15PM - 日本語の時間[または英語の時間]
6:15PM - 7:00 PM - 英語の時間[または日本語の時間]
イベント内容
・対面でのLanguage Exchangeを再開しています!参加者のレベルに応じて、事前にオーガナイザーが3〜4名のグループをつくり、そのメンバーで各45分間、それぞれ英語と日本語でセッションを行なっていただきます。決まったディスカッショントピックなどはございませんので、気軽にフリートークや質問をしながらそれぞれのセッションを楽しんでいただければと思います。
・体調が優れない方、あるいはここ数日中に体調が優れない人との接触があった方は、申し訳ありませんが参加をお控え願います。
開催場所:Atrium フードコート
地下鉄Dundas駅と直結していますが、多少分かりにくいため、特に初めて参加される方は次の方法で来れることをおすすめします。
1. Dundas駅から地上に出ていただき、Dunsas Streetを西にまっすぐ3分ほど歩いていただきます。
2. Bay Streetとの交差点北東角にある階段を降りてください。
3. 階段を降りた場所にある入り口から入ったところがフードコートですので、そちらでTJEXのサインボードを持ったオーガナイザーにお声がけください。(わからなければメッセージをお願いします!)
予約規約(⚠️重要)
・当日の不参加、もしくは15分以上の遅刻(5:45PM以降)、また予約取消締切後の変更(13:00以降)は原則不参加(No-Show)とみなします。不参加(No-show)が3回になりますと会員登録が抹消され、退会となりますのでご注意ください。
・イベントに遅れそうな場合は必ずオーガナイザーまでメッセージをお願いします。イベント開始時間にいるメンバーでグループを組み直すこともあるので、連絡なしで到着された場合はイベントに参加できない可能性もあります。原則、30分以上遅れての参加はご遠慮いただいております。あらかじめご了承ください。
キャンセル待ち
・満席の場合、”キャンセル待ち”リスト(waiting-list)にご登録いただくことが可能です。“参加予定”リスト(going-list)中に空席が発生した場合は、”キャンセル待ち”への登録が早かった方を優先に、”参加予定”へ移動いただけます。
※ご注意※
・空席ができた際は、自動的に”キャンセル待ち”より”参加予定”へ変更されます。この時にMeetupよりお知らせがあるかはわかりません。
・システムにより自動的に”参加予定”とされ、それに気づかずに参加しなかった場合でも、不参加とみなされますのでご了承ください。
・上記の理由により、確実に参加できる場合のみ”キャンセル待ち”への登録をお願いします。予定が入ってしまった場合は、”キャンセル待ち”にいる場合も必ずイベント当日の午後1時までに予め”不参加”リストに移動させてください。
質問
こちら (https://www.meetup.com/tjex-ca/pages/1274142/FAQ/)をご参照ください。または、オーガナイザーまでお問い合わせください。
Instagramアカウント @tjex.ca
最新情報やミートアップの様子を掲載しています。
ぜひこちらもフォローお願いします!
**\*\*\*Although our group is a non-profit organization, we collect $ 5per member for every event. These proceeds are used to run this website, for social events and room booking fees for future sessions. Thank you for your kind understanding.**
RSVP open: 5:00 PM (Saturday after previous event)
RSVP cancel deadline: Saturday, 12:30 PM (day of the event)
RSVP close: Saturday, 1:30 PM (day of the event)
* 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Check-in and Group placement
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM - Japanese half [or English]
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM - English half [or Japanese]
Event Description
* This is an in-person language exchange! Members are placed into groups of three or four based on their language level. Each 45 minute session consists of friendly casual conversation, and/or informal study.
Event Location: Atrium Food Court
* The food court is directly connected to the Dundas subway station, although it is a bit difficult to find. Especially for those who will join our event for the first time, we recommend the following directions,
1. Leave the subway station and walk west for about three minutes along Dundas Street.
2. At the intersection of Bay Street and Dundas Street, you will find an entrance. Proceed down the escalator.
3. The food court is on the basement floor. Please talk to the organizer with the signboard showing TJEX. (If you can’t find them, please send a message to the organizer.)
⚠️RSVP & Late Policy
* Failure to show, arriving after 5:45 PM (15 minutes late), and cancelling after 1:00 PM on the day of the event all constitute a "no-show". Members are removed from the group after their third no-show.
* If you are running late, please ensure you send a message to the organizer so we can keep a spot open for you. We will rearrange the groups for members who show up on time. If you show up late without letting us know, we will no longer allow you to join so please be mindful of the time.
Waiting List:
Members can join the waiting list if an event is full. In case a spot becomes available, it will be automatically assigned to a member on the waitlist on a first-come first-serve basis.
PLEASE BE ADVISED:
Members from the “Waiting” list are moved automatically to the “Going” list by the system when a spot opens up. You may or may not get a notification from Meetup when this happens. So only sign up on the “Waiting list” for an event if you are sure you can come for it. If the system automatically puts you on the “Going” list and you don't show up to the event, you will receive a strike.
Group Instagram - @tjex.ca
Feel free to follow us!
Questions?
We have answers! Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (https://www.meetup.com/tjex-ca/pages/1274142/FAQ/) page.
Let’s get out of the rat race 🐀💰
Every Sunday
STOP PLAYING SMALL. START PLAYING SMART. 🚀
Join our Cashflow 101 Game Night!
It’s the famous board game by Robert Kiyosaki that teaches you how to think like a rich person.
Ditch the daily grind (the "Rat Race") and learn the secrets to building passive income through smart investing in a fun, safe environment.
No experience needed—just bring your ambition!
2026 Kickoff: Toronto's BIGGEST Language Exchange Event Party & Social by TILE
**Join [TILE.]** at the **most popular Saturday Language Learning Social Event & Party in Toronto! 🍁**
**We have a new 2-for-1 (Language class + Social event/party) format for 2026!**
**[TILE.] = Toronto International Language Exchange [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tilelearning/)**
Contact us at : *info@tilelearning.com.*
**The New [TILE.]** **2-for-1 special event every Saturday ($5 total)**
includes:
**1.** From **[7:00 - 7:30 PM](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher):** A new small group 30-minute **[Language class](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)**[ ](https://www.meetup.com/english-class-with-certified-award-winning-teacher)led by a certified award-winning language teacher
**2.** From **[7:30 - 11 PM](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto):** Our usual huge group **[BIGGEST LANGUAGE EXCHANGE SOCIAL EVENT AND PARTY IN TORONTO](https://www.meetup.com/biggest-language-party-event-social-in-toronto)**
Both events happen Saturday on the 2nd floor of the Madison Pub (14 Madison Avenue). ***Attend either or both events for just $5 total!***
Meet Toronto locals and international friends. Talk to language teachers and speakers to learn English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and much more!
**Join us for:**
✅ Language Exchanges and Learning in a Fun Setting
✅ Meeting New Friends & Networking
✅ Board Games & Activities
✅ (Post-event) on-site Madison Pub dancing, piano bar, singing & more!
Make sure to get a nametag from one of our helpers.
*You **must** read the full event description below before attending. By attending, you agree to all the terms listed.*
**[TILE.] Toronto International Language Exchange** event details:
* We are on the 2nd floor of the Madison pub on the patio with all the international flags! *The dance floor opens around 10 PM, and the live piano bar singer start around 10:30 on the 1st floor.*
* **PAY** **$5** right at the event by **CASH, CREDIT or DEBIT**, or **SEND $5 E-TRANSFERS** to: **TILETORONTO1@GMAIL.COM**.
**\*** The second event ends late at night. It is 100% your own responsibility to ensure you get home safe.
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**IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – Meetup Group**
By attending any TILE events, including these ones, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
* *The organizers and hosts of TILE events are are not liable for any loss, injury, damage, or other unforeseen outcomes that may occur before, during, or after any event.*
* *Photographs will be taken* *at TILE* events. *By attending these events, you understand that you may end in photographs*.
* *Participation in TILE events is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own safety, personal belongings, transportation, behavior, and well-being. It is your responsibility to assess the risks involved in any activity or location and to act accordingly.*
* *TILE and its organizers do not provide insurance and cannot guarantee the safety, accuracy of information, or quality of venues, third-party services, or other attendees.*
* *By attending, you release TILE, its organizers, and affiliates from any and all claims or liability, and you agree to conduct yourself respectfully and in accordance with local laws and venue rules.*
* ***If you do not agree with this disclaimer, please do not attend TILE events.***
"Kakizome" New Year's First Calligraphy with brushes and ink! 書初めを書こう!
Hello, we're back with another Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) event. **This time we will use real brushes and ink to write "Kakizome", the traditional first calligraphy of the year.**
**Instagram:**
https://instagram.com/shoshinsha.japanese
We'll provide everything you need to to write your kakizome, including paper and brushes to practice with.
**Location:**
CSI Spadina, located at 192 Spadina Ave. The closest intersection is Spadina & Dundas or Spadina & Queen. When you arrive at the building, the door will be locked but we will let you in.
If you have any questions or concerns, please comment or DM us on here or on Instagram!
**Participation Fee:**
$15 per person. If you joined us for a calligraphy event recently, the price is $10. We will be providing some light coffee/tea and snacks as well.
**IMPORTANT:** Because of no-shows we are asking participants to e-transfer us to secure their spot. Please send us an e-transfer, the email will be written in the comments. If you are not able to e-transfer, we can arrange alternative means to pay.
Thanks and hope to see you there!
\* このイベントはカナダ人向けなんですが日本人の方も歓迎です!カナダ人に日本の文化を教えましょう~参加費は5ドルで飲み物(お茶やコーヒー)を用意します。
Yoruba Events Near You
Connect with your local Yoruba community
Japanese Language Meetup at Dublin Library
Come and join our lively Japanese language meetup, where Japanese language learners and native speakers come together to learn, play, and connect. We’ll practice through fun games and interactive conversation in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you’re just starting out, more advanced, or a native speaker who enjoys helping others, everyone is encouraged to join and participate.
After the library we'll take a leisurely walk together to get food/drinks. There are many options around including North Market Bridge Park. It's a perfect opportunity to continue our conversations and enjoy each other's company over a meal.
Columbus Ruby Brigade Monthly Meetup
## Details
## TBD
**AGENDA:**
* See updates to parking below
* Doors open at 5:30, feel free to come and hang out before!
* Official start of the meeting is at 6:30pm
* After the meeting is done, feel free to hang around until 8:30pm
If you can, please sign up via meetup by noon the day of the meeting so we can have an estimate head count for food :) We always order extra, so feel free to join us even if you don't get signed up!
Thank you to CoverMyMeds for providing the location!
**Parking & Arrival:** Parking in the **garage is no longer available**. Please park in front of the main entrance or the wedge lot [MAP](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Jonathan75/Talks/refs/heads/master/map.png). Orange Barrel Media has graciously allowed us to park in their lot as well. Doors are open until 6pm. After 6pm security will need to let you in.
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We are a bunch of professionals, students, and geeks who are excited about Ruby programming language ([http://ruby-lang.org/](http://ruby-lang.org/)) and Rails framework ([http://rubyonrails.com/](http://rubyonrails.com/)) and the joy they have brought back to web development. Our main goal is to share the love of the Ruby and Rails ecosystems with anyone that is interested. We cater to everyone, whether a non-programmer through advanced Rubyists.
We give lectures on programming topics
We develop and release Open Source software ([https://github.com/columbusrb/](https://github.com/columbusrb/))
We freely provide decades worth of experience
For full details of this month's meeting please visit [http://columbusrb.com](http://columbusrb.com)
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
Start the new year with your local IxDA pals. Join members of the Central Ohio UX and design community for our monthly breakfast.
Scioto Valley Chorus open rehearsal
Come check us out! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!
White Stone Ceremony – A New Name, A New Beginning
You are invited to participate in one of Unity’s most meaningful and empowering traditions—the **White Stone Ceremony**. As we enter a new year, this sacred ritual gives you the opportunity to listen within, connect with Spirit, and claim a new name or intention for your life.
In ancient times, receiving a white stone symbolized freedom, new identity, and fresh possibility. Today, we continue that tradition by holding a smooth white stone, entering a quiet meditation, and allowing Spirit to reveal a word, name, or message that reflects who you are becoming.
Scioto Valley Chorus Guest Night!
Come learn a song with us! You will have a wonderful time! The music and friendships are life-changing!
Contra dance with Big Scioty on Jan 3 - First Congregational Church
**Caller: Gaye Fifer**
**Band: Hot Coffee Breakdown**
**Big Scioty Contra Dance**
**temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/)
Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!




















