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Scarborough Weight Loss Challenge

https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/8/b/f/600_466702719.jpeg Be part of a supportive community of regular people looking to improve their wellness, shed a few pounds and have some fun! Come to our introductory class and learn about our effective and informative 5 week program! Lose up to 10 lbs** in 5 weeks and have the opportunity to win prizes for losing weight! Best of all; learn how to keep the weight off! • Weekly Nutrition Class • Weekly Weigh-in • Personal Wellness Coach to help you! • Support and Motivation • Learn how to keep the weight off! ** As part of a healthy lifestyle you can generally expect to lose around half a pound to 1 pound per week!

Dinner at Shinji | Japanese Steakhouse

Good Old Fashioned British Pub Night 🍻 *No Meet Up Fee*

Hey British Culture Lovers, Lets meet up for a good old fashioned British Pub Night. This bar is is known for being a traditional British pub. They have a good selection of food and drinks plus the service is wonderful. This is a great way to wind down after a hard week at work and catch up on the British culture and have some good old-fashioned gossip. As a British Expat, I'm excited to meet up with like-minded people who want to share their time with us and have a real interest in British culture. So please come out for a bite to eat and/or a drink. This pub offers a very relaxed environment that suits everyone. I'm really looking forward to meeting up with you. Late/Lost then Call/Text:416 831 0870 or send me a message anytime through the site page.

Brunch at The Blake House - Saturday, August 29th, 2026 @11:00 AM

Hi Wonderful Ladies, Come join us for Brunch on **Saturday**, August 29th, 2026 at **11:00 AM** at The Blake House. The venue is a historic gem in Toronto. It was build in 1891 and has been lovingly and carefully restored. It offers a great selection of brunch options from eggs benedict to sandwiches to sweet dishes too. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere in a beautiful and inviting setting. Click [here](https://www.theblakehouse.ca/menus#brunch-saturday-sunday10am-3pm) for a link to the brunch menu. Meet friends and make some new ones while enjoying a lovely Brunch. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Brunch. In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Eleven**

Mandarin (Scarborough)

We’ve missed our Mandarin gatherings at Yonge & Eglinton… but no more! Join fellow Toronto Senior Social Club members for a relaxed and friendly lunch at the Mandarin 2206 Eglinton Avenue East on **Tuesday, August 25,** **between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM**. **Getting there is easy:** Take Line 5 (Eglinton Crosstown) and exit at **Birchmount Station (2225 Eglinton Avenue East)**. From there, the Mandarin is just a short **5 minute walk**. Come for the food, stay for the company—we look forward to seeing you there! **Thanks for the suggestion and hosting Judy. : )**

🍷 Withrow(Riverdale) Park Picnic - BYOB/BYOF 🧀🌳

Let’s slow down, enjoy the summer evening and spend a few hours surrounded by good wine, great food and even better company! 🍷🧀 (*** bringing wine is not mandatory, feel free to get anything you want to drink😊) Join us at Withrow Park, one of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhood parks, known for its large open green spaces, mature trees and relaxed community atmosphere. Located near the Danforth, the park offers plenty of room to sit back, enjoy a picnic and connect with people in a beautiful outdoor setting. As the evening sets in, we’ll enjoy the greenery, take a leisurely stroll around the park, grab some photos and simply relax with good conversations. 🌳📸 🍷 BYOB + BYOF This is a Bring Your Own Wine & Bring Your Own Food evening. Bring your favourite: 🍷 Wine or your preferred beverage 🧀 Cheese & crackers 🍇 Fruits 🥖 Snacks 🍰 Desserts 🥗 Anything you enjoy or would like to share Bring a picnic blanket or something comfortable to sit on and make yourself at home! 👥 What to Expect ✨ A relaxed summer evening outdoors 🍷 Wine & food picnic 🧀 Cheese, snacks & sharing 🌳 Beautiful green surroundings 📸 Casual group photos 💬 Plenty of time to meet and connect with new people There’s no formal agenda — come with an open mind, grab a spot, pour yourself a glass and enjoy the evening! I am going to bring frisbee, volleyball and a few boardgames if folks are interested. 💰 Meetup Fee — $5 A $5 Meetup fee to help cover event expenses and management/organizational costs. Interac : vibhuchaudhary@yahoo.com 🍷 Important Withrow Park is one of Toronto’s designated parks where adults 19+ can bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption is permitted during park hours, currently 5:30 AM–midnight, subject to City rules. Please drink responsibly, keep the park clean and respect other park users. (City of Toronto) Please note: This is a BYOB & BYOF event. Everyone is responsible for bringing their own food and beverages. 🌳 Come for the wine. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new connections. See you at Withrow Park! 🍷🧀✨

🌿 Hogg's Hollow Summer Evening Walk & Dinner 🌅

### 🌿 Hogg's Hollow Summer Evening Walk & Dinner 🌅 Join us for a beautiful **summer evening walk** through **Hogg's Hollow**, one of Toronto's most charming and historic neighbourhoods tucked away in the heart of North York. With its winding roads, forested trails, picturesque bridges, and peaceful ravines, it's hard to believe you're still in the city. We'll stroll through the valley where the **West Don River** winds its way past historic homes, quiet streets, and lush green spaces. Along the way, we'll explore the area's fascinating history—from **James Hogg**, the Scottish settler who established a mill here in the 1820s, to the tragic **Hogg's Hollow Disaster** of 1960, when five workers lost their lives during the construction of a water tunnel, an event that forever changed workplace safety laws in Ontario. As the evening sun filters through the trees, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy great conversation, meet new people, and discover one of Toronto's hidden gems. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** 📍 **Meetup Location:** I'll be waiting near the **Shell gas station** (easy to spot!) wearing my famous **Moose Hat** 🦌 🏁 **Ending Spot:** Right back where we started. 🕡 **Meetup Time:** **6:30 PM** *(I'll wait just 5 minutes.)* 🍗 **Dinner After** After the walk, we'll head to **Swiss Chalet** for a relaxed dinner. Whether you're joining for the famous rotisserie chicken, a salad, or just great conversation, it's the perfect way to end a summer evening. 💵 **Meetup Fee:** **$5** (cash 💵 or e-transfer 📲 to **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)**) 🥾 **What to Bring:** * Water 💧 * Comfortable walking shoes * Bug spray (optional) * A camera—you never know what you'll spot! 📸 ☀️ **Weather** This event takes place rain or shine, except in cases of severe weather. As we always say: **There's no such thing as bad weather—only unsuitable clothing.** *** **REMEMBER:** Feel free to just show up! If you're unsure of your plans, you're always welcome to decide on the day. 👤 **Organized by Mathew** For questions, post on the event wall or email: **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)**

Dine side by side with other solo diners — every Thursday in Toronto (#dine)

# Dine side by side with other solo diners. **Every Thursday. Everyone comes on their own.** We find and hold the city's most social seats for solo diners — you reserve yours and show up. ## The seats do the introductions. * **Conversation starts itself** You sit down with a hello, and talk starts on its own — side by side, there's no face-to-face interview, nobody performs, nobody's on a date. Counter seats have worked this way forever. * **The numbers agree** Nine in ten Gen Z diners say they enjoy dining alongside strangers, and one in three has made a real friend that way. People want an experience as much as a meal — and the city's restaurants have quietly had the perfect seats for it all along. We make them accessible: one held seat, every Thursday. Dinner can be a full meal or just a drink. The company costs nothing. * **You're part of the room** Alone at a table for one, you watch the room. Seated side by side, you *are* the room — a bartender pouring or a kitchen at work in front of you, good company beside you. That's the whole difference. ## How it works 1. Reserve a seat One tap, and we show you this Thursday's spot. A few details hold your seat. 2. You're expected Reminders arrive on WhatsApp before dinner. Walk in, show your reservation at the door, take your seat. 3. The counter does the rest Good food, side-by-side seats, and conversation that happens effortlessly. ## Nothing about Thursday is random. Every spot on our list is somewhere we'd happily spend an evening ourselves. We look for rooms where conversation already exists — lively counters, chefs at work, bartenders who know the city, places where coming on your own has always felt natural. Whether it's another #dine guest, the person beside you, or a conversation that starts on its own, you're part of the room from the moment you sit down. ## Good to know * ✓ Not dating, not networking — just good company * ✓ You only pay for what you order * ✓ Full dinner or just a drink — order what suits you * ✓ English-speaking company * ✓ Free to cancel until 4 hours before your reservation Coming on your own shouldn't mean being on your own — and the best seat in the house isn't always a table. Sometimes it's front row at the counter. **IMPORTANT** Seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Meet New People in Toronto | Social Dining

**Meet new people over great food in a relaxed, social setting.** This is a small-group social dining experience for people who enjoy good food, good conversation, and expanding their circle in a natural way. Everyone attending is there to meet others — no pressure, no awkward networking. **What to expect** * A small group (usually 4–6 people) * A friendly, low-pressure atmosphere * Easy, natural conversation **How it works** We coordinate the group and reserve the table once attendees confirm. The venue and details are shared with the group beforehand. Just show up, order what you like, and enjoy the experience. Each guest covers their own food and drinks. To keep groups balanced and confirmed, seat confirmations happen through #dine: https://www.hashtagdine.com/

Frosh nosh around downtown universities (9.9 km)

**Attendance policy is enforced for this hike**. See below for details. It's back to school as we wind through all the universities in downtown. The largest of which is the University of Toronto, serviced by 5 subway stations and boasts a wealth of architectural styles: Neoclassical, Gothic Revival, Georgian, Victorian, Brutalist, Modern, and more. It's a tourist attraction in its own right. We'll then swing by OCAD and end at TMU. At the periphery of these universities, one can find clusters of restaurants catering to students and staff. This hike goes through the main ones and some hidden spots. The focus will be on cheap or reasonably-priced places. At the end of the hike, there is an array of excellent restaurants to choose from: Korean deep-fried meats, raw marinated crabs, Japanese bar snacks, and Northeastern Thai grilled meats. **Highlights** 1. Matt Cohen Park (depart 2pm) 2. Toroast / Robarts Library 3. Colleges in University of Toronto / Hart House 4. Koerner Hall / ROM / Gardiner Museum 5. Bloom Cafe / Bao House / Gyoza&Go 6. Cha Cheng Tealato (depart 3:07pm) 7. Whitney Block / Ontario Legislature / Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus 8. Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research 9. The Self Ramen Bar 10. Faculty of Architecture 11. Robert Street Cookies / Fresca Pizza 12. Corner Crepe Co / Mexi-Pak FusionTaco / Heval Cafe 13. Polish Combatants Association / George Brown House 14. J&G Fried Chicken / Kati Thai Gelato (depart 4:12pm) 15. St. Patrick's Church / AGO / OCAD 16. Manpuku / NaiNai / Bao Bao Dim Sum 17. Maki Mart / Big Belly 18. Butter Baker 19. TMU Student Learning Centre / World Food Market 20. Devonian Pond / The Image Centre 21. Afro's Pizza 22. Som Tum Jinda / Katsuya / Gebang Sikdang (arrive 5pm) **Neighbourhoods** The Annex > University of Toronto > Bay Street Corridor > Discovery District > Chinatown > Grange Park > Garden District **Map** [https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dCmi4OQRE7QvMMpPi0y7z6dj7xairg0&usp=sharing](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1dCmi4OQRE7QvMMpPi0y7z6dj7xairg0&usp=sharing) **How it works** Hike starts punctually. Late or can't do the whole route? Meet us at scheduled checkpoints. We'll browse many food places but won't linger long. See the route in advance, organize takeout, then pickup along the way. Not sure what to try? Join our omakase for $5, which gives a tiny sample from different restaurants. Payment on the day of event by cash or e-transfer to globaltorontoeats@gmail.com. No refunds after orders are placed. Details of sampled food will be uploaded after the hike. Limited cutlery provided. Highly recommended to bring cutlery and containers for omakase and bringing back leftovers. See our [About section](https://www.meetup.com/hike-to-eat/) for more info. **Attendance policy** Please check in with an organizer when you arrive. 24 hours before the hike, we'll note who is on the confirmed list. Those that don't show up will be marked as no-show. Repeat offenders will be banned. Please change your RSVP if you can no longer attend. If you got off the waitlist less than 24 hours before the event, you won't be considered a no-show.

Happy Hour @Thairoomgrand (York Mills) - Friday, September 4th, 2026 @3:00 PM

**Happy Hour Event!** Hi Lovely Ladies! Come join us for our upcoming HAPPY HOUR event at Thairoomgrand (York Mills) on **Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 3:00 PM**. Come experience authentic Thai cuisine in a beautiful and welcoming setting. The venue offers a 25% discount on appetizers and a great selection of cocktails, wine and mocktails. If your birthday is in September, the restaurant offers a free dessert. Click [here](https://thairoomgrand.com/menu/yorkmills) for a link to the appetizer menu. See the photos below for the beverage menus. Meet friends and make some new ones in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Each participant will cover their own food and drink costs. **There is a non-refundable / non-transferable $5.00 cover fee** to attend this group event. This charge will reserve your spot, help with group costs and hopefully minimize no shows. **Payment of the $5 cover charge is due by FRIDAY, August 28th, 2026.** After this date, non payment of the cover fee will result in the Member's name being moved to the "not going" list so that those "waitlisted" have an opportunity to attend the Happy Hour. **Note - attendees may bring one guest (subject to space availability) under this cover charge.** In consideration of others, if you are not able to attend, please advise 48 hours prior to the event to allow other people on the waitlist to have your spot. No shows and less than 48 hours notice of non-attendance will be noted. 2 or more such occurrences will unfortunately lead to removal from the group. Thank you all for your understanding and consideration. Looking forward to connecting soon! Here are the details for the $5.00 e-transfer - E-mail - [weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com](http://weekendbrunchover50@hotmail.com/), Security Question - What is the time of the event? **Happyhour** Hope to see you there!