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Enjoy Oprah Club books and other similar kinds of books? Enjoy downtown Toronto dining? Then this meet up is for you! This is a book club for professional women between the ages of 25 and 35 that meets once a month at a downtown Toronto restaurant. Come to laugh, share, inspire, and make new friends!

WE LOVE MOVIES! If you want to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Indie film or documentary and your friends are not interested, there's no need to beg them, you can come out with members of Mad About Movies and MORE! Chances are you will find the movie you are interested in seeing on our upcoming meetup schedule, and if you enjoy discussing the movie afterward,  you are in luck again, because we like to do that too! FREE ADVANCE SCREENINGS: one of the perks of being a member of MAMAM is the …

Hi there, Are you a fun, social, couple looking to expand your social circle? Are you looking to make new friends and do fun things in and around this beautiful city of ours? Then this is the right group for you! Oh, and one more thing! We ask all members to have a picture on their group profile. There's been a discussion around the topic, but we believe that the '...socialize on a friendship level' message says it all -- so, don't be shy! Some of the events we plan to host are: Movies, Pub Nigh …

This group is all about fun. Only relaxed and fun loving people are welcome. Do you like biking, hiking, camping and dining? Here is a great opportunity for you. If you like nature and the outdoors, you are among friends. Our club members enjoy the outdoors and being involved first hand with outdoor activities. Whether it’s biking, hiking in the woods on a weekend outing, paddling our favorite stream, or traveling to find breath taking scenery and adventure, we love taking every opportunity to e …

What is "Canadian and International Friends"? This group aims to create the opportunity where people from all over can make new friends in Toronto. We will create the opportunity to have fun on weekends or at the end of the day on weekdays. Let's hang out for dinner, lunch, beer, sports, short trips, movies and whatever. Be casual and enjoy ourselves! Mark

This group is for everyone who lives at Yonge and Eglinton or just love the area and is looking to explore what this great neighbourhood has to offer while meeting new friends and having fun. We have planned a variety of activities: outdoor activities, festivals, sport games, movies, dinners, picnics, BBQ’s, rollerblading, parties, swimming, fitness, pubs and clubs, comedy club, dancing, karaoke, restaurants, etc.

This is a group for those who want to go out, have fun and live well but, still keep to a budget-- why break the bank if you don't have to!? We have a broad age range; members are anywhere between 20-60 years old (give or take on either end!), with a median age of about 30-40. Because of this, it allows members to network and connect with new and old ideas about budgeting and finance, and creates an area where we have a broad source of ideas for planning events. Whether you're Single or part of …

The Euchre & Games Social Club! (Toronto) A great new group for all the Euchre enthusiasts out there! We'll be playing at a great restaurant that includes a wonderful dinner menu, service and plenty of tables to accommodate our games. Fun is the name of the game: As the organizer I will mix partners up through out the night so we will all get a chance to play with and against all the members. Be sure to join the fun, and let's deal out the cards! *Also plenty of other games will be there t …

Are you looking for true long lasting friendships with other women of colour? It seems to get harder these days to build long lasting friendships . The purpose of the group is to bring together girlfriends 35 and over who share common interests such as spirituality,entrepreneurship, and who want to develop more than superficial friendships. We will support each other,travel, have fun,laugh together and even cry together. You might have devoted all your time to family, old friendships might have …

It's time for singles to mingle! Join us and get ready for exciting singles events in downtown Toronto each month! Why we were created: This meetup was created to allow single black women and men (any ethnicity) that are interested in dating black women to meet and get to know each other in a fun, engaging, safe, social environment. Our members: We are single black professional women who are adventurous, sexy, classy, positive and fun. We are single men that are interested in meeting amazing bla …

This group is open to professionals singles and couples in their 30's and 40's  who live enjoy hanging out in the Yonge and Eglinton /Midtown area and would like to meet some of their fellow neighbors for activities like brunch, fine dining, dancing, karaoke, dinner parties, coffee/dessert, physical activities (i.e. yoga, running, etc)  and more! **NOTE: Others who live out side of the midtown area are welcome to join, but please keep in mind the majority of events will take place between around …

This is a co-ed group and we encourage all to join! This group is comprised of men and women, who share the love of fiction books and various genres of movies. This Meetup is for Members who are looking to get out, have fun and build new friendships along the way! There are no membership fees and there is no cost to join our group. This Meetup group was created to allow members to mingle with others in safe, relaxed and non-intrusive environments. With the support from all of you - the members, …

We all know that are many fantastic restos in Toronto!  Once a month (give or take), we visit the types of places you might typically keep saving for a special occasion, but never actually get around to trying.  In fact, that's what this group is all about...making special occasions happen, rather than waiting for the 'someday' that may never come. Our focus is on high-quality restaurants in the upper-middle price range.  For example, if you were to purchase an appetizer, entree, and a glass of …

This is a group for all of those 30's singles who live, party or play in midtown Toronto! You are past the kiddie club scene but you're not ready for the Chick 'n Deli (people's chicken) yet! We're looking for all people who like fine dining (and sometimes not-so-fine), pubs, clubs, outdoor recreational activities and all the other things midtown has to offer. And of course meeting new people! Generally, activities will be centered on the Yonge & Eglinton area but there will definitely be excurs …

The purpose of life is to experience joy. For many, joy is experienced through eating. I, for one, love to eat! I relish in delights from simple, naked, raw wonders like fresh oysters and live sea urchin to  mouth-watering Indian fare bathing in a harmonious mix of aromatic spices. Are you looking to try new restaurants and attend fun food related events? Are you interested in Michelin rated restaurants in New York, Chicago and San Francisco? Perhaps sushi at the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, …

We're all about Life. What's more important than food and friends? Maybe health and family... But those aren't excluded! This group is dedicated to bring good conversation and good food together in perfect harmony. Bring yourself, bring a friend and let's get together for a fun time over a table of Toronto's most craved for foods. Each week, we'll try new restaurants and old favourites. We'll explore the freshest seafood, biggest burgers, most and unique cocktails Toronto has to offer. Recommend …

Some time ago I went to the wine school at ISG( international sommelier guild). And I was hooked! Everything about wine is fascinating. There is a lot of history, geography, and a lot to appreciate, and more to learn. I want to share my love for wine with people. I want to show, how much there is, more than just red and white wine. And how much fun wine can be! This group is for wine lovers, who are interested in wine tastings, finding out more about wine, new World and Old World wines. Wine and …

Welcome to Straight Edge Toronto! This group is for people who do not drink, smoke, or use drugs, and who want a comfortable environment to socialize and enjoy themselves with other folks who share this lifestyle choice. This meetup group aims to bring folks together in an alcohol-free and drug-free environment to attend events, explore the city, converse, and enjoy the company of one another without any social pressures.

About This group is for people wanting to find secret dining events. It is also a place for people planning to hold a secret dining event to advertise and sign up guests. What is secret dining? Secret dining is when someone uses their house or some other space to run a cross between an amateur restaurant and an intimate dinner party. Hosts serve up a menu of fresh home cooked dishes and guests make a donation or bring a gift to so say thank you. (A recommended donation can be specified in advan …

There are lots of foodie groups in the Toronto Meetups but we can never have enough!! Join me and other single people, in the 30s to 50s age group, for five star dining or best burgers and poutine... what ever your heart desires. Looking forward to wonderful gastronomical delights with Foodalicious Friends!

The main purpose of this meetup is for me to make new friends (hopefully that includes you!). I have attended various meetups and have met many wonderful people and have become close friends with a handful. So this is promising. One problem for me to make more new friends via other meetups is often their schedule doesn't work out for me, and sometimes there is no continuity... you may meet someone interesting and you think you can become good friends but then you don't see them again (or at leas …

Dinner and a movie? Sure that's always fun but we can do better. Let's combine lunch/dinner at some great restaurants with a festival, art gallery visit, museum, live theatee, live music etc. I want to check out restaurants who use local , organic ingredients where possible. Meat, fish and vegetarian options will be available at all restaurants. Meetups will take place between Thornhill to the north, Scarborough to the east, Brampton to the west and Oakville to the south west including Mississau …

We are privileged to have almost limitless dining options in this great city. Are you ready to explore? Looking for a gastronomic adventure? Join fellow food enthusiasts in checking out Toronto's hottest new restaurants, and some old favourites. We will try a different restaurant each month, it may be one that just opened up or somewhere you love an want to try again. Food is meant to be enjoyed and shared; so join us as we eat, sip and savour our way around Toronto. ”We should look for someone …

If you are looking to join a meetup group with hip, fun and intelligent people, you have come to the right place! Our goal is to engage in meaningful dialogue, be outwardly active and have a good time doing so. Our intention is to create a safe, positive and fun social environment for those who choose to join. We will be offering a variety of social activities such as coffee get togethers, watching documentaries, visiting festivals, pub nights, dining and much more. The majority of meetups will …

Why should guys have all the fun? This group is for ladies only who would enjoy having girls nights out the strip club, male stippers only! I will try to do these events at least once a month!

Calling all "foodies" who enjoy cooking gourmet & exotic foods ,but have no one to share your dish with. Many years ago I was chairman of youth for Unicef (volunteer) Ontario chapter. .I helped organize "chefs for Unicef" where chefs donated their time and expertise to this exciting event. All money went to charity. Recently I went to a"chili fest" where everone brought in their own version of their favourite homemade chili. It was fun, but not exciting. There were four levels of taste, basic, h …

Are you seeking to further expand your friendships? We seek to bring together fun singles in Toronto for small-sized casual get togethers at Toronto cafés, bistros and/or restaurants with great food, which may also include desserts. We also invite singles who may be seeking singles-oriented events. E-mail us for more information.