Blood Drives Toronto

The Bloom Collective (TBC)

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman #TBC 1

Riverdale Park 5K Run / Walk / Jog

5K every week till the snows come down! Or try to! We'll meet by the track. I'll be there early to warm up. We will start the 5K exactly at 9:30am. As mentioned in the About Us, * Using the park track we can all go at our own pace and never really be left behind unless we all finish way ahead of you. :D I think an hour is enough time to dedicate to the run. I'm pretty slow, so you will likely have me around for most of the hour. * Members are free to leave the run whenever they want. * Bring your kids, your pets, your partners, etc. * All encouraged to stick around afterwards and enjoy the park or neighbourhood on your own. * Let's get stronger, healthier and foster a great community at the same time. We also welcome runners who are not in our neighbourhood and want to join us spiritually and run from their own neighbourhoods. :-) Imagine how much healthier and communal the world would be if we all stopped for an hour once in a while to run together; re-centring and re-charging together?

Dinner on the Terrace at Casa Loma (Blueblood Steakhouse) - table 1

Niagara Falls Concert Road Trip – Spirit of the Dance. $50 total

# 🎭 Niagara Falls Concert Road Trip – *Spirit of the Dance* Join us for a fun midweek road trip to Niagara Falls to experience the spectacular **Spirit of the Dance** at the Avalon Theatre! For **just $50 total**, your cost includes: * 🎟️ Concert ticket * 🚗 Round-trip transportation from Toronto * 🎵 Travel in a **Kia Soul** with SiriusXM satellite radio **Date:** Wednesday, August 19 **Meet:** 4:30 PM outside Christie Station (Toronto) **Departure:** We leave promptly at 4:30 PM **Showtime:** 8:30 PM at the Avalon Theatre, Fallsview Casino Resort We'll head to Niagara Falls with plenty of time before the performance. After the show, we'll drive straight back to Toronto. **About the show:** *Spirit of the Dance* is an internationally acclaimed Irish dance production featuring lightning-fast footwork, energetic choreography, vibrant costumes, and a blend of traditional Celtic music with modern theatrical flair. It's a high-energy performance that has entertained audiences around the world. More information about the show: [https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/spirit-of-the-dance.html](https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com/events-and-promotions/schedule-of-events/spirit-of-the-dance.html) ### Reserve Your Spot Space is limited. To lock in your seat, please send a **$50 Interac e-Transfer** to: nicolasbello@yahoo.com Your spot is confirmed once payment has been received. Looking forward to another great road trip with everyone!

REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN IN BLUES: Soulpepper Concert- - $55.25up

Join us for "Revolutionary Women in Blues, a special, limited engagement concert series evening presented by the **[Soulpepper Theatre Company](http://www.soulpepper.ca/the_company/the_soulpepper_story.aspx)** in Toronto's historic Distillery District. Our group members will purchase seats online - to enjoy this special evening together. **The Concert**: **Revolutionary Women in Blues** The Blues is the sound of cultural resilience, and while the genre is the foundation for modern music, the stories of the women who shaped it are often unseen and unheard. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith lived exciting, courageous, and wild lives, all while quietly shaping American culture through music and more. Ma Rainey is now known as The Mother of Blues, Sister Rosetta as The Godmother of Rock & Roll, and Bessie Smith as, The Empress Of Blues. Join creator and star Divine Brown (*Billie, Sarah and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz)* and an all-star team of performers and musicians as they bring us the story of these three extraordinary and revolutionary women. **WORLD PREMIERE** **About Soulpepper Theatre:** Soulpepper is considered to be one of the best small theatres in Toronto. It consistently offers professional, high-quality productions. It is also one of the priciest small theatres in the city. Please note a seat is not guaranteed for a rush ticket! [More information](http://www.soulpepper.ca/the_company/the_soulpepper_story.aspx). \*\*\* **OUR TICKETS** We will purchase regular-price tickets. Members can choose their own price level and seating location. **Price:** $55.25/ $85 / $110.50 *All tickets include HST and theatre service charges.* **Meetup Fee:** $3 per person (Please pay your host Peter a toonie & a loonie or $5 bill ... he has lots of change) \*\*\* **HOW TO PAY** Order your ticket(s) online or by phone. See below for details. **Purchase tickets:** **Online:** https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/15277/15606 **Phone**: 416-866-8666 ext 1 Peter will be in seat A7 **Seating Arrangements:** This theatre has assigned seating. This means it may not be possible to sit together as a group. However, we will get together before and after the concert. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre. ***\*\* Please post your seat number as a comment on this event page. \*\*\**** If you want to contact Peter your host: 1\. Click on this link to go to the messaging system: **[Peter](https://www.meetup.com/members/8891773)** 2\. Click on the "**Chat with Peter**" red button to message him 3\. Please specify you are inquiring about the: **Revolutionary women in Blues concert** 4\. Write your message 5\. Click on the arrow to send \*\*\* **DETAILS** **Date**: Saturday, August 22, 2026 **Time**: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Meet Peter by 7:00 p.m. at the theatre. **Where:** Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Charles & Marilyn Baillie Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto **Concert Runtime:** 90 min \*\*\* **MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS** Meet Peter by 7:00 p.m. inside the Young Centre, between the two sets of doors. He will be wearing a white cap. Please have your $3 meetup fee ready to pay him (Nothing smaller than a loonie, please). **[THEATRE MAP](http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=55%20Mill%20Street%20Toronto&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl)** **PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE [CELLPHONE POLICY](https://www.meetup.com/thumbs-up-theatre-toronto/events/243426512/)**

TRIVIA NIGHT @ AXIS! (Dundas St. W) $5 event fee. 3 prizes + 2 Jackpot Prizes

***TRIVIA NIGHT AT AXIS CAFE - MONDAY, AUGUST 24TH 2026*** ***$5 event fee + $5 minimum purchase (hopefully more) from the Axis Cafe.*** ***$3 from everyone's $5 event fee will go to the 1st place team.*** ***$2 from everyone's $5 event fee will go to the 2nd place team.*** ***For instance, if 25 play, the 1st place team gets to split $75 between them and the 2nd place team gets to split $50.*** ***Three*** ***other food voucher prizes from the Axis Cafe will be in play as well.*** ***TRIVIA QUESTIONS BEGIN AT APPROX 7:15 PM.*** ***The Axis Cafe, located minutes N of High Park, on Dundas St. West. There's lots of room and we will have most of the restaurant to ourselves.*** ***As always, we'll be able to set up multiple teams of 4-5 max per table. If possible, try to sit with other group members you've never met before. This way you'll be able to "meetup" with some possible new friends!! That's what it's all about!!*** ***Look for us near the front stage. This is where our emcee, Tony Krolo will be doing his thing.*** ***Please bring exactly $5 cash. Thanks.*** ***After our own grand prize The Axis Cafe's normal prize structure is $20 $15 and $10.*** ***Just see me (Alex) when you arrive and I'll get you set up!!*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***Outside food or drink is an absolute NO-NO!!*** ***The (no pressure) Trivia consists of 3 parts, music, visual and general knowledge. Playing on a team is a great way to break the ice with other members of our group. It's all for fun and we always have a lot of laughs at our Trivia events.*** ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** ***The Axis Cafe is mainly made up of low tables, unlike what we had at Kramer's.*** ***The Axis Cafe is accessible. Use the side entrance ramp.*** ***There is one washroom located at the back and 2 more downstairs.*** ***Our Quiz Master Host, Tony Krolo is also a stand-up comic with Yuk Yuk's, so this makes it even more fun!!*** ***TRIVIA START TIME is approx 7:15pm, so do your best to get there early!!*** ***Trivia ends at around 9:15PM and after that we'll all have a chance to hang out together and socialize a bit more if you wish.*** ***TRANSIT*** ***From Line 2 take the #40A or 40B Dundas W bus to Pacific Ave. The Axis Cafe is located about 2 minutes west of there.*** ***PARKING*** ***There is street parking on McMurray Ave. right by Axis. There is a Green P Lot on Pacific Ave. S of Dundas St. W., a short walk east of Axis.*** ***As always, let's come with a positive attitude and a great big smile. I'm sure that we'll have a lot of laughs!! We always do!!*** ***WE WILL HAVE SEPARATE CHEQUES*** ***LET'S ALL HAVE A BLAST TOGETHER!!*** ***WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU @ THE AXIS CAFE!!***

Hacking Ourselves: From Life to Death

In this talk, I will first offer significant cases of health self-surveillance pursued through technology and, second, I will propose a possible reading of their profound reasons by arguing that, as paradoxical as it may seem, they are a kind of desperate way out of typically neoliberal imperatives of *self-optimisation* and, thus, individual success. More precisely, I will argue that there is a significant sense in which health self-surveillance pursued through technology, from the case of the quantified self to the case of self-biohacking, can free us from the burden of autonomy that, especially in neoliberal societies, means the unbearable burden of being the best. Indeed, if we can increasingly replace our autonomy with our (technological) automation, we can also increasingly replace our responsibility for our failure with technology’s responsibility for our failure. **About the Speaker:** [Simona Chiodo](https://www.dastu.polimi.it/en/staff/simona.chiodo) is Professor of Philosophy at Politecnico di Milano. Her latest works focus on the relationship between technological innovation and human autonomy. Her most recent monographs are “Predicted Humans. Emerging Technologies and the Burden of Sensemaking” (Routledge, 2024) and “Hacking Death. Life-Extension Technologies and the Fate of Western Culture” (Routledge, forthcoming). She was Visiting Professor at the University of Cambridge and at the University of Edinburgh, Visiting Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh and spent research stays at Harvard University. She was also Academic Visitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Toronto. She is a member of the Technology Foresight Centre of Politecnico di Milano. **\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*** This is a talk with audience Q&A presented by the University of Toronto's Centre for Ethics that is free to attend and open to the public. The talk will also be streamed online with live chat here [to be posted]. About the Centre for Ethics (http://ethics.utoronto.ca): The Centre for Ethics is an interdisciplinary centre aimed at advancing research and teaching in the field of ethics, broadly defined. The Centre seeks to bring together the theoretical and practical knowledge of diverse scholars, students, public servants and social leaders in order to increase understanding of the ethical dimensions of individual, social, and political life. In pursuit of its interdisciplinary mission, the Centre fosters lines of inquiry such as (1) foundations of ethics, which encompasses the history of ethics and core concepts in the philosophical study of ethics; (2) ethics in action, which relates theory to practice in key domains of social life, including bioethics, business ethics, and ethics in the public sphere; and (3) ethics in translation, which draws upon the rich multiculturalism of the City of Toronto and addresses the ethics of multicultural societies, ethical discourse across religious and cultural boundaries, and the ethics of international society. The Ethics of A.I. Lab at the Centre For Ethics recently appeared on a list of 10 organizations leading the way in ethical A.I.: https://ocean.sagepub.com/blog/10-organizations-leading-the-way-in-ethical-ai

Short Reads Social #12: "Why Don't We Dream of Labour?" (Aug 25th)

Short-Read Socials are back! Come meet with like-minded and unlikeminded people to talk about the topic of the month. This time, we're thinking about **work and meaning.** *Why do some people feel like their work is meaningless? Is some work more inherently "meaningful" than others? Should work be something that necessarily has to fulfill us in the first place?* \-\-\- **How does it work?** * The event is casual. You can talk to anyone there with or without our prompt sheets, either about the month's topic or about whatever you want. * Open philosophical discussion, including for controversial topics, is welcome but be respectful :) * If you've read/watched/heard anything related to the topic of the month, feel free to bring it in! Not necessarily physically, but you can if you want... * If not, here are some thought-provoking reads to start you off (read as many or as few as you want): * [Why Is Everyone In Tech So Sad?](https://www.noemamag.com/why-is-everyone-in-tech-so-sad/) * [Workism Is Making Americans Miserable](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/) (paywall-free version [here](https://archive.is/20260808071246/https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/02/religion-workism-making-americans-miserable/583441/)) * [The Nature of Meaningless Work](https://thestillwandering.substack.com/p/the-nature-of-meaningless-work?r=2zfszx&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true) * [What do Japan’s hikikomori reveal about our lonely world?](https://psyche.co/ideas/what-do-japans-hikikomori-reveal-about-our-lonely-world) * And as a throwback to our second book club meeting ever, Chapter 6: Why Do We as a Society Not Object to the Growth of Pointless Employment? of [David Graeber's Bullshit Jobs](https://nextcloud.quackhouse.ca/s/DMqpQD8wSR8WPcy) (pages 103-135 in the pdf or 193-244 in the text) * Feel free to post other recommendations (blogs, movies, tv episodes, video essays, etc.) in the comments!

🌳🌊 HIGH PARK TO OLD MILL ADVENTURE - Stop at Tom's Dairy Freeze - 12KM🍦🚶‍♂️

# 🌳🌊 HIGH PARK TO OLD MILL ADVENTURE (12KM) 🍦🚶‍♂️ **Parks, Waterfront Views, the Humber River & One of Toronto's Best Ice Cream Stops** If you're looking for a walk that showcases some of the very best of Toronto, this is it. Join us for an incredible 12 km adventure that combines everything that makes Toronto special—beautiful parks, scenic waterfront trails, the Humber River, hidden nature, and, of course... ice cream! We'll begin in the heart of High Park before making our way through the park's winding trails and towering trees. From there we'll head down to the Sunnyside Boardwalk, enjoying stunning views of Lake Ontario as we stroll along the waterfront. After a relaxing shortt break, we'll continue north along the Humber River Trail before rewarding ourselves with a stop at the legendary **Tom's Dairy Freeze**, a Toronto institution that's been serving some of the city's favourite soft serve, burgers, and fries since 1969. Our adventure finishes at Old Mill Subway Station after experiencing four completely different sides of Toronto—all in one walk. 📲 **Join Our WhatsApp Group:**[ Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/DRFTkxRlHS4B3IL1lMleUd) *** ## 🧢 Meetup Details 📍 **Meetup Location:** High Park Sign (west side of Bloor Street & High Park Avenue) 🫎 I'll be wearing my Moose Hat. ⏰ **Meetup Time:** **11:00 AM** I will only wait **5 minutes.** Early is on time. On time is late. Please be on time as we will leave promptly. 🏁 **End Point:** Old Mill Subway Station *(Please note this is a one-way walk. We will not return to High Park.)* *** ## 🍦 Our Ice Cream Stop We'll stop at **Tom's Dairy Freeze**, a beloved Toronto landmark that has been serving delicious soft serve, burgers, fries, and frozen treats since **1969**. Whether you choose a classic cone, sundae, or milkshake, it's the perfect reward after a day of walking. **Click Here to Learn More!** *** ## 🚶‍♂️ What We'll Do Our route includes: 🌳 Exploring High Park 🌊 Walking the Sunnyside Boardwalk 🌿 Following the Humber River Trail ☀️ Taking a relaxing short break along the way 🍦 Stopping at Tom's Dairy Freeze for ice cream - **BRING CASH!** 🚇 Finishing at Old Mill Subway Station This is approximately a **12 km walk** and takes around **4 hours**, including our break. *** ## ☀️ Weather & Expectations This walk happens rain or shine unless severe weather makes it unsafe. Although this isn't a difficult hike, it **is a longer walk**, and participants should be comfortable walking 12 km at a steady social pace. There are also **several sets of stairs near the end** of the walk, so please be prepared for a final climb before reaching Old Mill Station. This is a social walk—not a guided historical tour. The goal is to enjoy the outdoors, explore the city, and spend time getting to know one another. ## 🎟️ Meetup Fee **$5 cash in person or e-transfer** 📧 **[mathewmaclean@hotmail.com](mailto:mathewmaclean@hotmail.com)** This fee helps support the group and allows us to continue organizing events like this. Thank you for supporting community! 💖 *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 💧 Water 👟 Comfortable walking shoes 🥨 A snack 🍦 Spending money if you'd like ice cream - **BRING CASH!** ☀️ Sunscreen on warmer days *** ## 🌈 Who Is This For? This group is open to anyone who wants to be social and make friends—whether single or not. We also host: 🎬 Movies 🚶 Walks & hikes 🎭 Arts & culture outings 🍽️ Restaurant gatherings There's always something happening. *** **REMEMBER:** You're welcome to just show up on the day if you're unsure about your schedule. Sometimes things happen and events may need to be cancelled—please keep an eye on updates. To help us plan our events, members who repeatedly RSVP and then cancel at the last minute may be removed from the group. *** 👤 **Organizer:** Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email: 📧 **[torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com](mailto:torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com)** **Come for the park.** **Stay for the waterfront.** **Leave with tired legs, new friends, and an ice cream in your hand.** 🌳🌊🍦

Early Bird $15:Girls‘ Language Exchange🦄🌏【CAS】

⚠️日本語の案内は下にあります。한국어 안내는 아래에 있습니다.中文说明请见下方 Our Girls’ Night is going BIG this time! 💕 This time, we’re opening it up to ALL languages — come meet girls from different backgrounds, make new friends, and enjoy an afternoon together! 🥰 ✨🦜 **Early Bird Discount** Available! 🦜✨ Sign up and complete your payment by Sunday, August 16 at 11:59 PM to get the entry fee for **$15** (regular price $18)! 📍 Location: 3-minute walk from Christie Station (Exact address will be sent via Meetup DM once payment is confirmed.) 🗓️Saturday, August 22, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM ⭐️ Fee: $18 (Includes non-alcoholic drinks and snacks) 🎟️ Please send an E-transfer to ⁠hanano.ishida1@gmail.com⁠ by August 19, 11:59 PM. If you sign up after the deadline, you will be placed on the waitlist first and moved to "Attending" once your payment is confirmed. 🔹 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations and full refunds are available until August 20 at 11:59 PM. 🎯 Bingo Tournament with Prizes! 🎁 This event will also be a Farewell Party for Suzy, who has been helping us co-host Girls’ Night since last year! Whether it's your first time or you're already a fan of hers, let’s all give her a great send-off together! 😭💓 いつものGirls’ Nightを飛び出して、全言語でのイベントです ✨ 女の子だけの国際交流を楽しみましょう🦄 ✨🦜早割り実施中🦜✨ 8月16日(日)23:59までにサインアップ、お支払いをされた方は参加費＄18→**＄15**✨です！ 📍 Christie駅より徒歩3分 ※お支払い確認後にMeetupのDM上にて住所をお送りいたします。 🗓️8月22日(土)13:30〜16:00 ⭐️ $18（ノンアルドリンク、スナック込み） 🎟️8月19日11:59までにhanano.ishida1@gmail.com へE transferをお願いします。 締切後にサインアップの方は、支払いを確認後に参加ステータスがWaitlistからAttendingとなります。 🔹 キャンセルポリシー: キャンセル・全額返金は 8月20日 23:59まで 可能です。 🎯賞品ありのビンゴゲーム開催します 🎁 このイベントは、去年よりずっとGirls’ Nightを一緒に運営してきたSuzyのFarewell Partyも兼ねています。初めましての方も、彼女のファンも、みんなで彼女を見送りましょうっ！😭💓 평소의 Girls’ Night을 벗어나 모든 언어로 함께하는 특별한 이벤트! ✨ 여자들만의 글로벌 교류를 즐겨봐요! 🦄 ✨🦜 얼리버드 할인 진행 중! 🦜✨ 8월 16일(일) 23:59까지 신청 및 입금을 완료하시면 참가비가 $18 ➡️ $15로 할인됩니다! 📍 위치: 크리스티(Christie)역에서 도보 3분 (입금 확인 후 Meetup DM으로 상세 주소를 보내드립니다.) 🗓️일시: 8월 22일(토) 13:30 ~ 16:00 ⭐️ 참가비: $18 (무알콜 음료 및 스낵 포함) 🎟️ 8월 19일 11:59까지 ⁠hanano.ishida1@gmail.com⁠ 으로 E-transfer 입금 부탁드립니다. 마감일 이후 신청 시, 입금이 확인된 후 대기(Waitlist)에서 참석(Attending)으로 변경됩니다. 🔹 환불 정책: 취소 및 전액 환불은 8월 20일 23:59까지 가능합니다. 🎯 상품이 걸린 빙고 게임 개최! 🎁 이번 이벤트는 작년부터 Girls’ Night을 함께 운영해 온 Suzy의 송별회(Farewell Party)도 겸하고 있습니다. 처음 오시는 분도, Suzy의 팬분들도 모두 함께 그녀를 따뜻하게 배웅해 보아요! 😭💓 跳出平时的 Girls’ Night，来一场全语言交流的特别活动吧！✨ 享受只属于女生的国际交流派对！🦄 ✨🦜 早鸟优惠进行中！ 🦜✨ 8月16日（星期日）23:59 之前报名并完成付款的朋友，报名费即可享优惠价 $15（原价$18）。 📍 地点： 步行自 Christie 站仅需 3 分钟 （确认收到付款后，我们将通过 Meetup 私信发送详细地址。） 🌞 时间： 8月22日（六）13:30 – 16:00 ⭐️ 费用： $18（含无酒精饮料及零食） 🎟️ 请于 8月19日 11:59 前 E-transfer 至 ⁠hanano.ishida1@gmail.com⁠。 截止时间后报名的朋友会先进入Waitlist。付款确认后，我们会将你加入Attending ✨ 🔹 取消及退款政策： 若需取消，在 8月20日 23:59前 皆可辦理全額退款。 🎯 本次活动还有附赠精美奖品的Bingo小游戏哦！🎁 本次活动同时也是自去年以来一直协助运营 Girls’ Night 的 Suzy 的告别派对。无论你是第一次参加的新朋友，还是 Suzy 的忠实粉丝，都欢迎大家一起来为她送上祝福！😭💓

Downtown Toronto Christian Speed Dating (Ages 30-40)

**NOTE:** This is a ticketed event **Tickets here:** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-toronto-christian-speed-dating-ages-30-40-tickets-1995715311219?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true Join us for a fun evening of speed dating. Go on short dates with other Christian singles, who knows, you might just meet that one someone! Calling Christian singles in Toronto! Join us for a fun and social evening of speed dating where you'll meet up to 15 other Christian singles on short dates. How speed dating works is that you will meet members of the opposite sex for quick dates, and then you will **give them a Like or Pass on your phone**. They will then do the same thing for you. If there is a mutual match, contact information will be exchanged the next day. **IMPORTANT:** Please sign up for a profile at **www.15firstdates.ca** and come with your phone fully charged. We will be using our web app to run the event. You need a profile to participate. Please note that this venue has a 1-item minimum. Please purchase a beverage or appetizer to support them for hosting us. We will give you all needed materials, and explain the process to you once everyone has arrived. **This event is meant for Christian singles aged 30-40.** All are welcomed.

Dinner on the Terrace at Casa Loma (Blueblood Steakhouse) - table 2