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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!

BBQ & Potluck Bonding

## Fire Up & Feast is officially on! 🔥🍔 The vibes are set, the grill is ready, and we’re gathering for the ultimate Sunday session. Check out the details and get ready for a serious core memory. Here is the play-by-play: *When:** Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ⏰ *Where:** 20 Regis Drive, North York, ON 📍 *The Vibe:** High energy, live tunes, and top-tier socializing 🎶✨ *The Food: We've got the grilled favorites covered, but this is a potluck**! Bring your signature dish, side, or favorite snacks to share with the crew🥧🍟 Tip in: $10 for each guest to cover expenses *The Entertainment:** Lawn games, friendly competition, and pure fun. 🎯🏆 *Note: This is an invitation-only linkup, so make sure to RSVP so we can lock in the final headcount!* Drop a comment or slide in the DMs to let us know what you're bringing to the table. See you there! 🙌☀️

SCARBOROUGH - Practical Philosophy 🇨🇦

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)! (Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity) 💛 **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 25 countries and 50+ chapters, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

100% vegan plant-based picnic potluck - the summer edition!

**Awesome first day of summer is here!** Potlucks are full of terrific food & lovely faces - a great opportunity to socialize over deliciousness. Let's celebrate our sunny memories with a Vegan Potluck at Christie Pits Park - located beside Christie subway station. This is your chance to meet other like-minded individuals and be part of a vibrant community! Make sure to bring a *vegan* dish to share, or to eat if you're not into the sharing thing. In order to limit waste, please bring your own reusable plates, water bottle, utensils and serving ware and all will be yum! Bring your picnic blanket(s) and water to stay hydrated if you'd like. Feel free to bring a project to chill with after eating - soccer ball, frisbee, volleyball, board games, cards, a guitar or speaker, your ping pong or crochet set or just your fabulousness! Some rules - *For the new vegans, first timers, or veg curious, please ensure that the food you bring to share be* all \*plant-based, so no honey or dairy/cheese/yogurt/butter/cream etc., and obviously no eggs/fish/poultry/meat or any animal-derived ingredients like food colours or additives. When in doubt, Google is your best friend! A reminder to please label the ingredients you used. Some vegans care about the fact that you may have fried meat in a certain fryer before frying their vegan food in the same oil. Mindfulness and minimalism goes a long way in creating a positive and meaningful experience for all. * All garbage and recyclable items must be thrown out by the end of the party. * The park must be left reasonably clean at the end of the party/event. This means no large spills, excessive garbage/debris, or personal belongings can be left after the event. * Guests don't have to be Vegan, but must respect this is a Vegan event and bring only Vegan foods * No alcohol - the venue doesn't allow for this * Bring your own reusable plates, utensils and serving ware * Help cleaning up after the event is over. Any mess or damage will jeopardize the ability to have events at this venue again **Allergy Alert** \*Please include an ingredient list, so people with allergies can make good life choices. Consider bringing a gluten-free or nut-free or sugar-free dish to share. Extending caring to more than just sharing! **Please note:** Food that contains animal and animal by-products are not allowed. Also, please bring your own utensils/containers to eliminate single-use waste. Please get in touch with one of the organizers directly on Meetup or use the Comments area if needed. As in the past, we'll hope to find a table in the main pavilion in the center of the park, however there are no guarantees as it is first-come, first-serve, on a busy summer afternoon. We will update the page with a specific map/coordinates on the day of. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Luminato Festival at Harbourfront (Free)

Hi All, Can you join us at Harbourfront during the Luminato Festival? LUMINATO is an annual Festival of bold & extraordinary art experiences. Interested in some CIRCUS--and lovely outdoor concerts! FREE--just show up and meet us! **I am quite interested in the ongoing programming from 5pm onwards:** On the HARBOURFRONT outdoor stage. **1)** **CIART** Circus (from Montreal) 5pm https://www.luminatofestival.com/ciart **2)** **Marta Elena** (Cuban Jazz) 5:45pm https://www.luminatofestival.com/artist-detail-page-template-2026/MartaElena **3)** **Siibii** (Indigenous Pop) 6:45pm https://www.luminatofestival.com/artist-detail-page-template-2026/Siibii **4)** **Aysanabee** (Balladeer) 7:30pm https://www.luminatofestival.com/artist-detail-page-template-2026/Aysanabee (Note; All the musicians have recently played at their own sold-out concerts around Toronto (Massey Hall, Lula Lounge), and the artists can be heard often on CBC Radio!) Full Sunday Program-- https://www.luminatofestival.com/luminato-at-harbourfront-day-2 (NO rain please!)

PATIO SEASON. DINNER AT HEMINGWAYS IN YORKVILLE. SAT JUNE 13

PATIO SEASON!!!!!!! I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday night then on a patio at Hemingways in Yorkville

Around the World: A Multicultural Picnic

🍻 Games & Drinks Fest 🍻 A simple idea: Bring a drink, Bring a snack, Meet some new people. Join us at Christie Pits Park for day of games, good conversation, and trying things from different countries and cultures. The goal is to meet people, share experiences, learn a little about different cultures, and celebrate the incredible diversity that makes Toronto such a unique place to live. The requirements: *Bring a Beer/drink that represents your culture, your travels, your hometown, or simply your personal favorite. Whether it's a local craft beer from Canada, a lager from Europe, an Asian beer you've grown to love. - Bring a snack, candy, or treat from your country. The more variety, the better. You might introduce someone to a childhood favorite, discover a new snack from another part of the world, or end up swapping recommendations for restaurants around the city. Not a beer drinker? Bring a non alcoholic drink you'd like others to try instead. We'll set everything up picnic style, sample drinks, share stories behind them, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the park. 📍 Meetup Spot: Christie Pits Park - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/L298Jw8QFx5Nqodd8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/L298Jw8QFx5Nqodd8) I shall update the exact location pin on the day and time depending upon space in the park. 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM \|\| Please be on time\. 💲 Meetup Fee: $5 This helps cover Meetup platform costs and allows me to continue organizing events for the community. Payment options: • Cash (Let me know in the comments to save your spot) • E Transfer - jdoshi37@gmail.com • Payment link - [https://buy.stripe.com/14A14o1u3bEoaSS6JGcAo00](https://buy.stripe.com/14A14o1u3bEoaSS6JGcAo00) **Please respect your RSVP.** If you can no longer make it, please update your RSVP. It helps me keep track of numbers, plan the meetup properly, and gives others an opportunity to attend. I'll bring: Beer from my country Snacks from my country Glasses Frisbee Some other picnic stuff Weather permitting. I'll post updates in the comments if anything changes. See you in the park. ☀️🍺 Cheers!

Riverside Eats & Beats Walk and Festival

We will be taking a walk south along Broadview Avenue to learn about several historic buildings including the old Don Jail, one of Toronto's oldest homes, and buildings in little Chinatown. We will be discussing the architecture and unique history of these properties. Then we will go to the "Riverside Eats and Beats Festival" featuring free food, music, and a huge block party. This free festival is highly recommended We will be joined by my other meetup group "Walk and Roll".

Dinner on a patio

Lets have dinner at Beso by Patria (table 1)

Lets have dinner at Beso by Patria (table 2)