Toronto Movies & Social Group - Celebrating 14 Years!

🎬Movie: The Social Reckoning - Food & Drinks after the movie 🍿!

Sat, Oct 10 · 6:45 PM EDT

Cineplex Cinemas Varsity and VIP, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5, 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: A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.

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### 🗓️ Event Details

📍 Meetup Time: 6:45 PM...I will only wait 5mins
🎬 Movie Start Time: 7:00pm
⏱️ **Runtime:**1hr53mins
📌 Meetup Spot: I will be at the top of the escalators by the wall of movie posters and I will be wearing my Moose hat.
🎟️ Cost:

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

🪑 Reserved Seating: I will be in ROW "I" SEAT "13"
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:

🍿 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

🍂🌳 Fall Walk: Gus Harris Trail 🌳🍂

Sun, Oct 11 · 11:00 AM EDT

Victoria Park Station, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🍂🌳 Fall Walk: Gus Harris Trail 🌳🍂

### A Hidden Ravine, Easy Walking & Great Conversation

Sometimes the best parts of Toronto are the ones most people drive right past.

Join us for a relaxed fall walk along the Gus Harris Trail, a quiet ravine trail that follows Taylor-Massey Creek through Scarborough and East York.

This isn't a challenging hike. It's an easy, mostly flat walk through one of Toronto's quieter green spaces, with plenty of time to enjoy the changing leaves, get some fresh air, and meet other people along the way.

We'll follow the creek, walk beneath the trees, and take our time enjoying the fall scenery.
The goal isn't to race to the end of the trail. It's to get outside, have some good conversations, and enjoy the company.

✨ Fun Fact: Taylor-Massey Creek takes its name from two prominent Toronto families. The Taylor family was associated with the Don Valley Brick Works, now home to Evergreen Brick Works.

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

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## 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do

We'll spend about two hours walking along the trail, taking our time, chatting, and getting to know one another.
This is a social walk, not a race.

The route has very few hills, making it a comfortable walk for most people with a reasonable level of fitness.
We'll finish back where we started.

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## 🍁 Fall Weather & Expectations

This walk takes place outdoors in typical Toronto fall weather.
Please dress appropriately for the conditions and wear comfortable walking shoes. The trail may be damp or muddy depending on recent weather.
Bring water and a snack, and dress in layers if the temperature is changing throughout the day.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details

📍 Meetup Location: Outside Victoria Park Subway Station, by Victoria Park Road.
🫎 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: Victoria Park Subway Station

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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 events throughout Toronto.

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## 🎒 What to Bring

💧 Water
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🥪 A snack
🧥 A fall jacket or sweater
🦟 Bug spray if needed

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This walk is great for:

• Anyone who enjoys fall scenery 🍂
• People looking for an easy trail
• Anyone who wants to get outside and get moving
• People who enjoy exploring Toronto's hidden green spaces
• Anyone looking for a relaxed social outing
• People who want to meet new people and make friends

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 trail.
Stay for the conversation.
Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend. 🍂💛

GHOST TOUR - 👻 The Ghosts of University of Toronto 🎃 with Dinner!

Sun, Oct 11 · 7:00 PM EDT

Queen's Park Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 1 Queens Park, Toronto, ON, CA

# 🎃 The Ghosts of the University of Toronto 👻

### A 90-Minute Halloween Ghost Walk Through Toronto's Haunted History

L
ooking for something a little different this Halloween season?

Join us for a guided ghost walk through the University of Toronto campus and its eerie surroundings, exploring some of the stories, legends, and strange histories hidden in one of Toronto's oldest neighbourhoods.
This isn't one of our regular walks where we're simply following a trail and enjoying the scenery.

This is a curated storytelling experience.

I've researched the locations, developed the route, and put together the stories specifically for this experience. We'll explore some of the darker corners of the university and surrounding neighbourhoods while uncovering the people, places, and legends that have given them their haunted reputations.

🕯️ Along the way, we'll hear stories about:

• What the Christies — yes, Mr. Christie Cookies — were hiding in their mansion 🍪
• The restless little girl who is never happy 👧
• What might really be lurking inside Queen's Park 👀
• Haunted stories connected to University of Toronto buildings
• The Royal Conservatory of Music
• The Royal Ontario Museum
• And some other stories that are better experienced after dark... 👻

You don't have to believe in ghosts.
You just have to enjoy a good story.

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

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## 👻 What We'll Do

We'll spend approximately 90 minutes walking through the University of Toronto campus and surrounding streets, stopping at locations connected to Toronto's haunted history.

Along the way we'll:

• Hear stories about some of Toronto's most intriguing characters and locations
• Explore the darker history of the University of Toronto
• Visit locations associated with ghost stories and local legends
• Learn the history behind some of the buildings around us
• Walk through Queen's Park and the surrounding area
• Finish at the Royal Ontario Museum

We'll remain outside the buildings throughout the experience.
The walking pace will be moderate, with plenty of stops along the way for stories.

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## 🕯️ This Is More Than a Walk

Our regular walks are about getting outside, exploring Toronto, and meeting people.
This one is different.

This is a guided storytelling experience.

The route and stories have been researched and developed specifically for this event, so you're not just following me from one location to another — you're getting a story about the city as we go.
And because it's Halloween season, we'll be doing it after dark. 🎃

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## 🍂 What to Expect

This is an outdoor walking experience, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
We'll be walking for approximately 90 minutes, with regular stops for storytelling.

There is no entry into any buildings, so you won't need to worry about museum admission or other entrance fees.
And while some of the stories are genuinely creepy, this isn't designed to be a horror attraction.

It's Toronto history, local legends, and storytelling with a spooky twist.

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## 🧢 Meetup Details

📍 Meeting Location: In front of the building by the stairs
🫎 Look for me in my Moose Hat!
⏰ Start Time: 7:00 PM sharp
I will only wait 5 minutes.
Early is on time. On time is late.
🚶‍♂️ Walking Pace: Moderate
🏁 End Point: Royal Ontario Museum

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## 🎟️ Meetup Fee

$10 cash or e-transfer
📧 mathewmaclean@hotmail.com

This is a curated, guided storytelling experience, rather than one of our regular group walks. The route, stories, and history have been researched and developed specifically for this experience.

Food and drinks afterward are optional and are not included in the Meetup fee.

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## 🍻 After the Ghost Walk

We'll finish at the Royal Ontario Museum.

For anyone who wants to keep the evening going, we'll walk about 10 minutes over to the Duke of York for food, drinks, and conversation.

You don't have to come — but everyone is welcome.
Because sometimes the best part of a ghost story is having someone to talk about it with afterward. 👻

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## 🌈 Who Is This For?

This is great for:

• Anyone who loves ghost stories 👻
• History buffs
• People curious about Toronto's darker side
• Fans of Halloween
• Anyone who enjoys storytelling
• People looking for something different to do in the city
• Anyone who wants to meet new people while exploring Toronto

You don't need to believe in ghosts.
Just bring your curiosity.

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 ghosts. 👻
Stay for the stories.
Leave with a new connection — and maybe a new friend. 🖤

🍁 The Fall Colours of Brickworks (Thanksgiving Walk) 🍂

Mon, Oct 12 · 12:00 PM EDT

McDonald's, 11 St Clair Ave E, Toronto, ON, CA

🍁 The Fall Colours of Brickworks (Thanksgiving Walk) 🍂

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a scenic fall walk through Toronto’s ravines as we make our way to Evergreen Brick Works. Along the way, enjoy the crisp autumn air, brilliant fall colours, and a peaceful escape from the city.

We’ll spend about 30 minutes exploring the Brick Works, taking in its history, trails, and unique setting before heading back through Mount Pleasant Cemetery — one of Toronto’s largest and oldest cemeteries, with plenty of history and beautiful seasonal scenery.
For those who’d like to keep the day going, we’ll finish with a cozy Thanksgiving lunch at Swiss Chalet.

Their seasonal special is expected to be around $18.29 plus tax and tip and includes stuffing, cranberry sauce, your choice of side, a roll, and a slice of pie — a pretty good way to finish a Thanksgiving walk! 🦃🥧

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

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### Meetup Details

📍 Meetup Location: I will be standing outside of ST. CLAIR SUBWAT STATION right beside the McDonald wearing my Moose Hat. 🦌
🕛 Meetup Time: 12:00pm
I will only wait 5 minutes.
💲 Meetup Fee: $5 cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to mathewmaclean@hotmail.com
📍 Ending Spot: Swiss Chalet, a few blocks from the station.

Planning to join us for lunch? Please let me know so I can give Swiss Chalet a rough estimate of how many people to expect. They don’t take reservations, but I’d like to give them an approximate number so they can be prepared for our group.

🍁 Please note: Swiss Chalet is a continuation of this event, not a separate event for anyone joining us for the walk. If you are attending the Brick Works walk and joining us for lunch at Swiss Chalet, you only pay the $5 Meetup fee once.
If you are only joining us at Swiss Chalet and are not attending the walk, please sign up for the separate Swiss Chalet event. The $5 Meetup fee applies to that event.

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### What to Bring

• Water
• Good walking shoes 👟
• A jacket or extra layer — fall weather can change quickly
• Your camera or phone if you want to capture the colours! 📸

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### More About the Brick Works 🧱

From 1889 through the 1980s, the Don Valley Brick Works was one of Canada’s leading brickyards. In the 1990s, the former quarry was restored by the City of Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, transforming the site into the natural and cultural destination we know today.
Opened to the public in 1996, Evergreen Brick Works now combines history, nature, wildlife, and trails in the heart of Toronto’s ravine system. In autumn, the surrounding landscape comes alive with reds, oranges, and golds, making it one of the city's great places to enjoy the fall colours.

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✨ Not sure yet? You can just show up on the day!
⚠️ Sometimes things happen and I may need to cancel. Please watch for updates before heading out.

👤 Organized by Mathew.
For questions, post on the Meetup wall or email torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com