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60% off | FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH | English subtitles | $46 all in
Join us for **Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish**, an extraordinary, award-winning production that critics are calling the most powerful *Fiddler* ever staged. Performed in Yiddish with English subtitles, this deeply moving and authentic interpretation (directed by Joel Grey) brings fresh emotion, humour, and resonance to the beloved story of Tevye and his family.
***Our group will save over 60% off the regular price! We'll be seated in the second half of the First Balcony @ $46 all fees included (regular $106.75). CLICK ON "Read More" BELOW FOR FULL DETAILS.***
**The Show:** In 2018, New York audiences fell in love with this truly authentic version of Fiddler for the very first time. Don't miss the Drama Desk Award-winning production of one of the greatest musicals ever written, presented in Yiddish with English subtitles. Laugh, cry, and feel the love at this powerful and universal testament to the strength and resilience of Jewish community. [More information](https://hgjewishtheatre.com/2025-2026-Fiddler-on-the-Roof.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23805489280&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo1l9txSTfAUH9KZAAuwVeAYnrF9_GaZqr2CP_vgrwRDVJaBTDOM1BRoCzxIQAvD_BwE#calendar).
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**OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS**
**Group Tickets:**
* **$46 including HST and service fee** (regular $106.75 with HST and service fee)
***No Meetup Fee***
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**HOW TO PAY**
1\. Sign up on this event page
2\. Send an email to **belindameetup@gmail.com** to request the payment instructions
3\. Specify you are inquiring about **FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN YIDDISH**
4\. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website\.
5\. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
6\. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox\, check your junk box in case it has gone there
**PAYMENT DEADLINE:** Sunday, May 24 @ 8 p.m.
Members must purchase their ticket(s) in advance from Belinda. Purchase early to avoid disappointment.
Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot on the day of performance.
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**OVERVIEW**
**When:** Monday, May 25, 2026
**Time:** Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m.
**Where:** Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario
**Show Length:** 3 hours with one intermission
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**ACCESSIBILITY**
The Elgin Theatre's first balcony is not accessible for wheelchairs or walkers. While there is elevator access to the mezzanine level, stairs are required to reach all seating in this section. If you require accessible seating in the Orchestra, please let Belinda know so she can check on availability and pricing.
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**MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS**
Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 (text/call) for use on the day / time of performance ONLY.
**Intermission Meetup Spot:** On the aisle beside Mezzanine G301
**PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**
Bigger, Better, Bolder Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa
**Welcome to Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa!**
**Spring is in the air, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings, fresh energy, and the joy of connection!** As the season of renewal unfolds, we invite you to step into the rhythm of community, dance, and celebration at Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa.
My objective has always been to create a different kind of social gathering—one that is open, non-judgmental, and safe. A place where you can meet people just like you, where socializing and dancing come together to help build community and tear down the walls that separate us. Here, we make new friends, feel a sense of belonging, and enjoy the calmness that comes from knowing we are in a safe and welcoming space.
Many times, I have been asked, “Why host an event on Monday night?” Many people escape on the weekend and dread Mondays when they return to work. I believe that if you dance and socialize on a Monday, you infuse your week with joy and positive energy, giving your life balance and helping you face your challenges with enthusiasm and confidence.
We’re also thrilled to announce that our trial of advanced Bachata lessons, which began last September, has been a resounding success! Building on this momentum, we’re excited to offer an enhanced schedule for 2026. Our dance evenings will now feature three hours of classes: one hour of beginner to intermediate Bachata, one hour of advanced Bachata, and one hour of beginner to intermediate Salsa. As always, the entrance fee remains $15 for a night of 2 lessons and social dancing. For those interested in the advanced Bachata lessons, there will be an additional $5 fee.
Here’s our updated schedule:
**Miss Bachata – Main Ballroom**
🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Bachata Lesson (No partner required)
🕗 8:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing
**Miss Salsa – Round Room**
🕖 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Advanced Bachata Lesson (+$5) **NEW**
🕗 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Beginner to Intermediate Salsa Lesson
🕘 9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Social Dancing
✨ **Additional Details:**
✔️ Free Parking
✔️ Full Bar (Free Water, Beer: $5.75)
Over the past decade, organizing Latin dancing events in Mississauga has been a labor of love. Our mission has always been to foster a sense of community, proving that the connections we share are far stronger than the differences that divide us.
Loneliness is a growing concern, with over half of U.S. adults and many Canadians experiencing its effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened this issue. Harvard University's long-term study on happiness, which began in 1938, highlights the detrimental impact of loneliness on health. People with strong social connections experience slower mental and physical decline and greater overall happiness compared to those who are isolated.
Here are some key findings from the study:
🌿 Close ties help delay mental and physical decline more than money, fame, social class, IQ, or genetics.
🌿 Relationship satisfaction is a better predictor of aging well than cholesterol levels in middle age.
🌿 A strong sense of community improves memory function.
🌿 Loneliness can be as harmful to health as smoking or alcoholism.
And there’s hope! Strengthening our relationships and supporting community initiatives can combat loneliness and build healthier, happier lives. Miss Bachata & Miss Salsa provides a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a safe, welcoming, authentic environment. Bring your open heart and a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest.
🌸 **Cheers to a season of renewal, joy, and community!** 🌸
**Anna G.**
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1871491806494168/
https://www.facebook.com/EventsByAnnaG
DIY Chill, Craft & Chat
Join other Gaymers this evening to work on your DIY project with others and show off your work in progress!
Come chat, craft, and work on whatever project you wish! (Or just chill with us!) The only thing you have to do is bring your project, materials, and yourself!
Your host, Nef, is also happy to teach you how to crochet :)
While this event is free, we encourage folks to get some food or drinks if possible! (Only if this is a possibility for you!) We provide nametag stickers with a pronoun field; we want this to be a comfortable environment for everyone, kindly respect people's listed or stated pronouns.
If you are unsure of someone's pronouns, don't assume: Ask, Respect and Practice Definitely ask before taking pictures/videos. \*\*\*Please reach out to [info@torontogaymers.ca](mailto:info@torontogaymers.ca) with any accessibility concerns. [https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://linktr.ee/TorontoGaymers&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1753646882381297&usg=AOvVaw00IFqJeQVIkNQH04yjTL6E)
Weeknights - Group Dance Classes at Access Ballroom
Ready to add more fun, movement, and connection to your week? Come join our group dance classes at [Access Ballroom](https://studioaccessballroom.com/)! We have classes **every day except Tuesday**—that’s Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:50pm, and Weekends at 3:40pm. Visit our [Monthly Calendar](https://studioaccessballroom.com/class-schedule/) to view the group class Schedule. To sign up you can also download our APP that is in both the Google Play store and the Apple Store. Just look up Access Ballroom.
Whether you’re a total beginner or already have some moves, you’ll fit right in! We always have multiple teachers on hand to guide every level, so everyone gets the attention they need. Our amazing environment and welcoming atmosphere are what make us one of Toronto’s premier Latin and Ballroom studios—and it’s why we have the most Google reviews in the city!
Don’t just take our word for it—come experience the energy, laughter, and community for yourself. We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky
This time we'll be reading Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. Here's the blurb:
Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who are compelled, in spite of extreme danger, to venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts that the alien visitors left scattered around. His life is dominated by the place and the thriving black market in the alien products. But when he and his friend Kirill go into the Zone together to pick up a “full empty,” something goes wrong. And the news he gets from his girlfriend upon his return makes it inevitable that he’ll keep going back to the Zone, again and again, until he finds the answer to all his problems.
First published in 1972, *Roadside Picnic* is still widely regarded as one of the greatest science fiction novels.
The book is available here:
Amazon- Paperback, eBook, Audiobook:
https://www.amazon.ca/Roadside-Picnic-Arkady-Strugatsky/dp/1613743416/ref=sr_1_1?crid=4CF8Z2KM9FR5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OkKU7AC1WfScTlwfheDPnXc6RoH27bTDKMyfAgC_JANost0NCKJUcjZqbrLEile8IathzFMmAmFe9oXiUWLxKh0sg2kayNmgEhJeLKnThaxDk_9Nmn1yHf77Bct23OqBlVzxGEpNppD1tjZHWL0s7jQ4OA2YCoqJ5wL-eUmc8we34pauk-oG5kcohPzDgi_je8CjkyuMZtBD9FL-ijN8lzwv7OthBw_4PRiTvvZPAoimmLqGW3osojbapjD2J2EwKkDSsW8nh6xzHTdnXuVZKsuwVD2Pb6_99nT4Yqhn-WU.W4eSQPh8pV3pjNwYowMlY_NWsCM75jm2_aqs1Z4WAl0&dib_tag=se&keywords=roadside+picnic&qid=1768352378&sprefix=roadside+picnic%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1
Indigo- Paperback:
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/roadside-picnic/9781613743416.html
Kobo- eBook:
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/roadside-picnic-1?sId=a2633ff7-55e3-4248-88ad-9f7fedb4c18f&ssId=1AYtAyk0vt3KTVdGTn8zv&cPos=1
Toronto Public Library:
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDM2898868&R=2898868
Toronto Public Library- eBook https://toronto.overdrive.com/media/1075415
Weekly ESL Cafe Meetup
Join us for ESL Cafe on Mondays nights at St Paul's Bloor Street.
We have groups for all levels of English: Basic English, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
At ESL Cafe, you can practice English conversation, drink coffee (or tea) and have lots of fun meeting other interesting people!!
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EBM PARTY - w/ Front Line Assembly Spotlight - ebm-electro-industrial-futurepop
DJ Lazarus presents...
EBM PARTY brings you the best of Electronic Body Music, Electro-Industrial, and Futurepop with a FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY Spotlight.
Friday May 29, 2026
EBM PARTY with FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY Spotlight w/ DJ Lazarus
Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto
Doors 10pm - 19+ Event
$10 advanced https://EBMFLA.eventbrite.ca
$10 at the door
INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1873398150006779/
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Dance hard to Covenant, Seabound, Nitzer Ebb, And One, Spetsnaz, VNV Nation, Assemblage 23, Skinny Puppy, Apoptygma Berserk, Front 242, DAF, Bigod 20, Haujobb, Velvet Acid Christ, Front Line Assembly, Rotersand, Clock DVA, Funker Vogt, Icon Of Coil, Neuroticfish, SITD, Grendel, Die Krupps, Cabaret Voltaire, Wumpscut, KMFDM, Klinik, X-Mark The Pedwalk, Autodafeh, Neon Judgement...
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SOCIAL:
www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto
www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub
www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks
www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub
www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo
www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks
www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks
PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ Echo & The Bunnymen Spotlight
Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents
Sat May 30 - PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ Echo & The Bunnymen Spotlight
ADVANCED TIX $10: https://PANICECHO.eventbrite.ca
PANIC is a brilliant evening of new wave, post-punk, classic alternatives, synth pioneers, britpop, shoegaze, madchester, new romantic, classic industrial, ska, and more.
Join hundreds of your friends dancing to the coolest retro tunes at PANIC.
Saturday May 30, 2026
PANIC: 80s/90s Video Dance Party w/ Echo & The Bunnymen Spotlight
Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto
9pm Lounge - 10pm Mainroom- 19+ event
Adv. Tix ONLY $10: https://PANICECHO.eventbrite.ca
$15 at the door
INVITE: www.facebook.com/events/1966276970762815/
(please INVITE your friends)
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SOCIAL:
www.instagram.com/groundcontroltoronto
www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub
www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks
www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub
www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo
www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks
www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks
All Eyes on Future | VIP Club Night
🎉 Future Fridays \| VIP Night Out 🎉
📍 Future Nightclub
🗓 Every Friday \| ⏰ 10:30 PM
✅ Free entry until midnight — say “Ammar Alomari” at the door
🥂 VIP booth (for ladies only) + free drinks
✨ Meet new people, dance, and enjoy the best vibes all night
📌 Find us at the main booth near the DJ
🙌 19+ with valid ID — bring good energy
VIP Future Night Club for free
🎉 Future Saturdays \| VIP Night Out 🎉
📍 Future Nightclub
🗓 Every Saturday \| ⏰ 10:30 PM
✅ Free entry until midnight — say “Ammar Alomari” at the door
🥂 VIP booth (for ladies only) + free drinks
✨ Meet new people, dance, and enjoy the best vibes all night
📌 Find us at the main booth
🙌 19+ with valid ID — bring good energy & friends
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Feel Good Friday: POWER BALLAD at the Gateway Film Center + SHAKE NO. 8!
Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor.
BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!”
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php)
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show!
Should be a fun one, Dan
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321)
Location: The Goat River South
219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Street parking is free on Sundays
[Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf)
Book summary:
On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.
Must See Thursday: I LOVE BOOSTERS at the Drexel + GRAETER'S!
Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event:
DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.
BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh.
TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c)
SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available.
PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer.
Look forward to seeing you there, Dan
Level One Tuesdays (Bachata & Salsa Dance Lessons)
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Salsamante Dance Academy will be at Swerve Every Tuesday Night to share the Rhythm & Energy of Bachata & Salsa.
These are Beginner Level lessons to get you comfortable and understand the two dances. Spread the Good News to all.
Swerve Dance & Fitness Complex
640 Lakeview Plaza Blvd A, Worthington, OH 43085
Bachata 7pm-8pm
Salsa 8pm-9pm
$15 - One Lesson
$20 - Both Lessons
🔥 Lincoln Street Salsa 🔥 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!🔥
**💥 Join us THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!**
**💥 At Columbus’ Hottest New Salsa Venue!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
THIS Saturday and EVERY Saturday!
8 pm – 1 am
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**💥 Gorgeously Renovated Studio!**
**💥 Free Parking!**
**💥 BYOB!**
**💥 Easy Access from Highway!**
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Lincoln Street Salsa
1717 Brice Rd
Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43215
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**ENTRANCE IS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING**
**Behind Anthony’s Pharmacy!**
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**PLEASE SHARE and help get the word out!**
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**🟣 Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue Dancing!**
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**🟣** 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm
**𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻**
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**🟣** 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
**𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Class!**
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**🟣** 9:30 pm – 1 am
**𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆!**
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**✅ Questions?**
**Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/)**
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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**✅ No Experience Necessary!**
**✅ No Partner Required!**
**✅ Plenty of People to Dance With!**
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**✅ $15 Cash / $16 Card**
**✅ College Students $5 Off with Valid ID!**
**✅ BYOB**
**✅ Age 18+**
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**✅ Lincoln Street Salsa is the perfect place for…**
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**👉 Learning to Dance**
**👉** Social Dancing
**👉 Birthday Celebration**
**👉** Bachelorette Parties
**👉 Girl’s Night Out**
**👉 Date Night**
**👉** Getting Fit / Burning Calories
**👉 Meeting New People**
**👉** Having Fun, Fun, Fun!
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✅ **Questions?**
Visit [LincolnStreetSalsa.com](https://columbussalsadancing.com/ "https://columbussalsadancing.com/")
Or Text Todd: 614-774-8146
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BeComing Circle Initiates
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Instructor - Crow, HPS
Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange
RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642.
Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online.
Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only
Please come prepared for ritual.
Blessings ~ Crow



















