Toronto Movies & Social Group - Celebrating 14 Years!

Free Friday night movie @ Innis Town Hall. Deliverance

Fri, Oct 23 · 6:30 PM EDT

Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto - St. George Campus, 2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA

🏕️ Free Movie Night: Deliverance — A Classic That Will Make You Think Twice About Camping!

Looking for something a little darker this Halloween season? Join us Friday, October 23 at Innis Town Hall for a FREE screening of the 1972 survival thriller Deliverance. 🎬

📍 Innis Town Hall
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto
🎬 Movie starts: 7:10 PM
⏱️ Runtime: 109 minutes

🌲 About the Movie

Four friends head into the wilderness for a canoe trip down a remote river before a proposed dam changes the landscape forever.

What begins as an adventurous weekend quickly becomes a fight for survival as they encounter increasingly dangerous circumstances deep in the backcountry.

Starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox, Deliverance is one of the most famous—and unsettling—survival movies ever made.

🎥 Watch the trailer on YouTube:
"Watch the Deliverance (1972) Trailer" (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Deliverance+1972+official+trailer)

👋 Meet Nick

Meet Nick in the lobby before the movie.
I'll have a Meetup sign so you can easily find me.

💰 FREE EVENT!

There are NO charges or fees for this Meetup.

Please respect your RSVP—if you RSVP, please make every effort to attend.

Not sure about your schedule yet? That's okay! You can simply just show up if you're unsure whether you'll be able to make it. No pressure to RSVP.

Come out, meet some fellow movie fans, and experience one of the most iconic—and unforgettable—films of the 1970s. 🏕️🎬

Just remember: this is probably not the movie to watch right before planning your next canoe trip. 😬

🍂 Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park and Picnic🌳

Sat, Oct 24 · 9:45 AM EDT

Don Mills Subway Station, 1800 Sheppard Avenue East, M2J 5A7, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🍂🌳 Fall Walk: Rouge National Urban Park 🌳🍁

### A Real Hike, Beautiful Fall Colours & a Picnic Together

Want to get out of the city without actually leaving Toronto?

Rouge National Urban Park is Canada's only urban national park — and one of the most popular hikes we do.
Once you get onto the trail, it can be hard to believe you're still in Toronto. Forest paths, rolling hills, changing leaves, and quiet stretches of wilderness make this feel much more like a trip outside the city than a walk through it.
And fall is one of the best times to experience it.

This is a real hike, though. There are some hills and ups and downs, so it isn't the best choice if you're looking for an easy, flat walk.
But if you're up for the challenge, there's something satisfying about reaching the end knowing you did it together.
And then we'll have a picnic. 🧺

📱 Don't forget to join our WhatsApp Group – CLICK HERE

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## 🥾 What We'll Do

We'll meet at Don Mills Station and take the 85C bus together toward Rouge National Urban Park.
Once we arrive, we'll begin our hike through the park.
Along the way we'll:

• Hike through forest and open spaces 🌳
• Enjoy the fall colours 🍂
• Navigate the hills and changing terrain
• Take in some beautiful views
• Stop for a short break along the route
• Finish at the Park's Welcome Centre
• Have a 30–40 minute group picnic afterward 🧺

The hike takes approximately 2½ hours, plus a short break.
Afterward, we'll take some time to relax, eat, and enjoy each other's company.

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## 🍁 Fall Weather & Expectations

This is a moderately challenging hike, not a casual stroll.
There are hills, uneven sections, and some ups and downs, so good walking or hiking shoes are important.
Please come prepared for typical fall weather and bring enough water for the hike.

If you're comfortable walking for a couple of hours and handling some elevation changes, you'll be fine.
If you're looking for something completely flat and easy, this probably isn't the walk for you.

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## 🚌 Meetup Details

### 🚇 By TTC

📍 Meetup Location: Don Mills Station — on the platform for the 85C bus
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Meetup Time: 9:45 AM
🚌 Bus Leaves: 10:06 AM sharp
I'll wait for the bus, but if you miss it, you won't be able to join the group afterward.
Early is on time. On time is late.

### 🚗 By Car

Parking is not available at our TTC meeting point.

If you're driving, please park at the Toronto Zoo and walk to the Park's Welcome Centre (the house).
🚗 Car Meetup Time: 11:00 AM

We may be a few minutes late arriving, depending on the bus and traffic.

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## 🧺 The Picnic

After the hike, we'll have a 30–40 minute group picnic at the end.
Please bring something small to share — nothing too large or heavy. The goal is simply to have something to eat together after the hike.
🥪 Sandwiches
🍎 Fruit
🍪 Snacks
🥤 Drinks
Whatever is easy to carry and share is perfect.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details at a Glance

🥾 Hike: Approximately 2½ hours + short break
🧺 Picnic: 30–40 minutes
🏁 End Point: Park's Welcome Centre
💲 Meetup Fee: $5 cash or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com

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## 🎒 What to Bring

💧 Water
🥾 Good walking shoes or hiking shoes
🥪 A snack
🧺 Something small to share for the picnic
🧥 A fall jacket or layers

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This hike is great for:

• People who enjoy a little challenge
• Anyone who wants to explore Rouge National Urban Park
• People who love fall colours 🍂
• Hikers looking for a social outing
• Anyone comfortable walking hills and uneven terrain
• People who want to meet others while getting outside

This isn't the easiest walk we do.
But sometimes the harder walks are the ones you remember.

You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates.

👤 Organizer: Mathew

Questions? Post on the event wall or email torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

Come for the hike.
Stay for the picnic.
Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend. 🍂💛

🎬Movie: Clayface - Food & Drinks after the movie 🍿!

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM EDT

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, 259 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M6, Canada, Toronto, ON, CA

🎬 Let’s Go to the Movies (and Actually Talk… or Not)

Whether you're a film nerd, popcorn enthusiast, or just looking for a chill night out with interesting people — this one's for you.

We’re heading out to see a movie together, then grabbing food or drinks after. If the film's great (or terrible), we’ll probably talk about it forever. If it’s just okay, we’ll talk about it for 10 minutes and move on to everything else — books, dating apps, weird dreams, how Toronto keeps getting more expensive, etc.

The vibe is relaxed, friendly, and not too serious. No film degree needed. No icebreakers. No pressure to “perform.” Just come enjoy the film, connect with some thoughtful people, and see where the night goes Click here to watch trailer!

🎞️ Movie Title + Trailer: [Click here to watch trailer!]

📖 📖 Plot Summary: Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

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### 🗓️ Event Details

📍 Meetup Time: 7:00 PM.....I will only wait 5mins
🎬 Movie Start Time: 7:10pm
⏱️ Runtime: 1hr48mins
📌 Meetup Spot: I will be at the top of the escalators wearing my moose hat
🎟️ Cost:

• $11.50 for CineClub members
• $16.00 regular admission
  👉 You are responsible for buying your own ticket.

🪑 Reserved Seating:
You must buy your ticket before signing up. You'll be asked where you're sitting so we can all sit together! However, members are welcome to sit anywhere that works for them.
🎫 Buy your ticket here: https://www.cineplex.com
📍🪑 Where I will be sitting: I will be in ROW "J" SEAT "15"

🍿 After the Movie:
Yes, we’re heading out after! It’s not just a movie night — it’s a social night. Let's talk, laugh, and dissect every plot twist.

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### ✅ Before You Sign Up

• Please buy your ticket first — seating is limited!
• When signing up, let us know your seat number so we can try to group everyone together.
• You can still sign up or just show up on the day if you’re not sure you can make it — we’re flexible!

📲 Join Our WhatsApp Group: Click here to join
🎟️ Join Cineplex’s CineClub for discounts: https://www.cineplex.com/cineclub
🎁 Get your SCENE Card for free movies and points: https://www.scene.ca

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### 🎥 A Quick Word About Movie Etiquette

We love a great film experience. Please:

• Turn off your phone
• Don’t talk during the movie
• Be respectful of others

Repeat offenders will be removed from the group — we take our cinema seriously (but with snacks).

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### 👥 About the Group

This event is open to everyone — single, not single, shy, social, new in town or a long-time local. We're a group for people who love movies and making real connections. We also do walks, hikes, restaurants, arts & culture — come be part of it!
🎬 Organized by: Mathew
📧 Questions? Reach out: torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

🍂🌿 NEW FALL WALK: Discover Biidaasige Park 🌿🍂

Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM EDT

Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🍂🌿 NEW FALL WALK: Discover Biidaasige Park 🌿🍂

### A Brand-New Toronto Park, Fall Colours & Waterfront Trails

We're trying something new!

Join us for our first group walk to Biidaasige Park, one of the newest and most ambitious parks in Toronto. Opened as part of the massive transformation of the Port Lands, the park sits on Ookwemin Minising, Toronto's new island where the Don River meets Lake Ontario.

This isn't a walk we've done before, which makes it a little more exciting. We'll spend much of the afternoon actually exploring the park rather than rushing through it — following its trails, enjoying the waterfront, taking in the fall scenery, and stopping along the way to appreciate the new landscape.
The park is enormous, with more than 50 acres already open and more sections being added as the Port Lands transformation continues.

There are curated trails and paths, viewpoints, natural areas, and places to get down closer to the new Don River.
And because we're doing this in the fall, we'll get to experience the park at a completely different time of year — cooler air, changing leaves, open skies, and fewer summer crowds. 🍂

We'll meet at the Young Centre in the Distillery District simply because it's an easy and convenient meeting point before we head toward the park. We won't be spending the day touring the Distillery District — the park is the destination.

📲 Don't Forget to join our WhatsApp Group – [CLICK HERE!]

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## 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do

We'll meet outside the Young Centre for the Performing Arts and make our way toward Biidaasige Park.
Once we reach the park, we'll slow things down and spend about 90 minutes exploring the trails and waterfront.
Along the way we'll:

• 🍂 Enjoy the fall colours
• 🌿 Explore the park's trails and green spaces
• 🌊 Walk along the new waterfront landscape
• 📸 Stop for photos and scenic views
• 🌳 Explore the natural areas around the new Don River
• 🌆 Take in views toward the Toronto skyline and Toronto Islands
• 🚶‍♂️ Enjoy plenty of time to walk and talk with the group

The walk itself will be approximately 2 hours, but we're not trying to race through it.
This is about experiencing the park.
It's our first time doing this walk, so we'll take our time and actually enjoy discovering what has been created here.

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## 🌊 Why Biidaasige Park?

Biidaasige Park is part of one of the biggest transformations Toronto has seen in decades.
The new Don River was created as part of the Port Lands Flood Protection project, transforming former industrial land into a new river valley, wetlands, parkland and public spaces.

The first phase of Biidaasige Park opened in July 2025.
The park includes accessible trails, cycling paths, river access, wetlands, viewpoints and waterfront promenades, with views toward the Toronto Islands, Inner Harbour and skyline.

And there's something particularly fun about visiting a place that is still brand new.
We're not revisiting an old Toronto favourite.
We're discovering somewhere new together.

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## 🍺 After the Walk: The Keating Channel Pub & Grill

After exploring the park, we'll head over to The Keating Channel Pub & Grill for lunch.
The pub sits right on the Keating Channel and has been a local fixture in the area for more than 20 years. After years of Port Lands construction made the neighbourhood difficult to reach, the transformation of the area has brought new life and new visitors back to the waterfront.
It's a nice way to finish the day: a brand-new park followed by one of the neighbourhood's old survivors.
Lunch is optional, but everyone is welcome to join us.

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## 🍂 Fall Weather & Expectations

This is a social urban walk, not a difficult hike.
We'll be walking for approximately two hours, including our time exploring the park, so you should be comfortable being on your feet for that length of time.
Please dress for typical Toronto fall weather. The waterfront can be cooler and windier than other parts of the city, so a warm layer is a good idea.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details

📍 Meetup Location: Outside the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, in the Distillery District. Young Centre for the Performing Arts
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Meetup Time: 11:00 AM sharp
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
🏁 End Point: The Keating Channel Pub & Grill

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$5 cash in person or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing walks and events throughout Toronto.

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## 🎒 What to Bring

💧 Water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🥪 A snack
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing
📸 Your phone or camera for photos

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This walk is great for:

• People who enjoy discovering new places in Toronto
• Anyone who likes parks and waterfront trails
• People who want a relaxed social walk
• Anyone interested in seeing Toronto's newest public spaces
• People who enjoy exploring somewhere they've never been before
• Anyone who wants to spend a fall day outside with good people

The park may be new.
The idea is the same: come out, walk with us, and meet some people along the way.

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📲 You're welcome to RSVP ahead of time — or just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule.
Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled or changed, so please keep an eye on the event page for updates.

👤 Organizer: Mathew

Questions? Post on the event wall or email:
📧 torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com

Come discover a new park.
Stay for the fall colours.
Stay a little longer for lunch and friendship. 🍂🌿🍺