Mix and Mingle Walks

Fleurs de Villes NOËL in Bloor-Yorkville: Back by popular demand, Fleurs de Villes NOËL builds on the wonderful history in the neighbourhood with the Spring trails, most recently with Fleurs de Villes FEMMES that took place in May of this year. Fleurs de Villes NOËL is a free public event. Visitors will be able to walk the self-guided trail of discovery with over 30 floral installations.

Meetup Details

Meetup Location: I will be waiting outside the Toronto Reference Library wearing my Moose Hat!

Meetup Fee: Meetup Fee: $5 CASH in person or E-transfer you can send the money to [email protected] -

Ending Spot: Yonge and Bloor

Please note: This is not a historical tour but a walk to enjoy the flowers.

What to bring?
Water
Good shoes

Leaving time: Any time you like.

Drinks and Food: After we will head over to JackAstors for dinner and drinks.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Leaving time - Any time you like.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

Fleurs de Villes NOËL in Bloor-Yorkville: Back by popular demand, Fleurs de Villes NOËL builds on the wonderful history in the neighbourhood with the Spring trails, most recently with Fleurs de Villes FEMMES that took place in May of this year. Fleurs de Villes NOËL is a free public event. Visitors will be able to walk the self-guided trail of discovery with over 30 floral installations.

Meetup Details

Meetup Location: I will be waiting outside the Toronto Reference Library wearing my Moose Hat!

Meetup Fee: Meetup Fee: $5 CASH in person or E-transfer you can send the money to [email protected] -

Ending Spot: Yonge and Bloor

Please note: This is not a historical tour but a walk to enjoy the flowers.

What to bring?
Water
Good shoes

Leaving time: Any time you like.

Drinks and Food: After we will head over to JackAstors for lunch and drinks.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Leaving time - Any time you like.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

Holiday Party & Gift Exchange @ Mandarin : Join us for our Holiday Party at Mandarin (All-You-Can-Year). What a great place to have a holiday party with a gift exchange. You are welcome to to wear your ugliest Christmas sweater (if you have one).

HOW THIS ALL WORKS:

6:45pm: Wait for Mathew outside the restaurant (he will be wearing his Moose Hat)

7:00PM TILL 8:00PM: We will eat and get our drinks

Cost: $53.25 with tax and tip (15%) - If everyone brings cash and can pay on one bill we can get free drinks.

8:00pm -8:30pm We will do the gift exchange (don't show up without a gift). Please bring a WARPED GIFT over $15 but under $20 (This is per person) .....NOTHING FROM THE $ DOLLAR STORE! Please bring a unisex gift that most people would enjoy. No perfume or personalized gifts.
How it Works: Everyone will get a number and based on your number you will get to pick a gift if you are #1 you get to pick first and then #2 will pick a gift. If they like their gift they can keep it but if they like #1's more they can trade....#3 will do the same and so on.

8:30pm : Eat more and get dessert.

Meetup time: 6:45pm - We will meet outside the restaurant and Mathew will be wearing his Moose Hat.

Save your spot fee: $25 - E -transfer must be sent to [email protected] within 24hrs of signing up or will be moved to no. We only have room for 25 people. Once you show up to the event you will receive $20 back ($5 to help support the group). There are NO REFUNDS or Exchanges. This is to ensure that those sign up are 100% sure they will becoming. I will be making reservations. If canceled you will get a refund

Leaving time - Any time you like.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

The Holiday Lights of Rosedale: Rosedale is one of the most Christmassy areas in the City. With many homes going all out for Christmas. One areas of Rosedale is called Kringlewood and there is another street trying to take that name away. This will be a light walk and after we will end up at Swiss Chalet enjoying their Holiday Festive meal.

We also had this event last year and everyone really enjoyed themselves on this event. You don't want to miss out!

Holiday Trees at High Park Zoo and Walk: Join me for a walk of High Park. We start off by walking around the park and making our way towards the Holiday Trees inside the High Park Zoo. After we will take a little break and continue our walk of the park. Please note that there are hills and members must be able to walk at a reasonable walking speed.

High Park is Toronto's largest public park featuring many hiking trails, sports facilities, diverse vegetation, a beautiful lakefront, convenient parking, easy public transit access, a dog park, a zoo, playgrounds for children, a couple of eateries, greenhouses, picnic areas, a bunch of squirrels and various events throughout the year.

Meetup Details

Meetup Location: I will be waiting at the High Park Sign on the west side at Bloor and High Park Ave and I will be wearing my Moose Hat.

End Locations: Back to the start.

The Holiday Lights of Yonge (Bay) Street!: Join us as we gaze down Yonge and parts of Bay street at all the Holiday Lights within downtown Toronto. There are so many places to walk and see. After we will head over to Scotland Yard Pub for drinks and food.

Here are some highlights:

• Summerhill LCBO
• Yorkville
• Barbara Ann Park
• Eaton Centre
• City Hall
• The Bay
• Brookfield Place , First Canadian Place and the TD Centre,Scotiabank Plaza
• Royal York
• Much, Much, More

Please note: You don't have to join us for dinner if you don't want to.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

Weather: This event will go on unless it is pouring rain for -20 out. So dress for the weather. Also, please be a little self aware and know if you have a job where you must stay until the work is done. Only sign up if you know you can make it.

Meetup Location: I will be standing right out side the LCBO wearing his Moose's Hat!

Meetup Time: 6:30pm - I will only wait 5mins

Meetup Fee: $5 cash in person or E-transfer - You can send the money (if you like ) to [email protected]

REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF.

Bathroom: Make sure you go the bathroom as there is no bathroom stops along the way.

End Stop: Yonge and Front

Leaving time: Any time you like. It should take about 3hrs with dinner.

REMEMBER YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP OR JUST SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU CAN MAKE IT.

Leaving time - Any time you like.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!

Allen Gardens Conservatory - Christmas Flower Show: The Christmas Flower Show is the highlight of the year. The entire conservatory is decorated and filled with thousands of flowering plants and more than 30 varieties of poinsettia. In addition, the conservatory features several topiary masterpieces inspired by the holiday season and created entirely of plant material.

Allan Garden's Conservatory is a major landmark and tourist attraction in downtown Toronto. It's historic, cast-iron and glass domed "Palm House" was built in 1910 and is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. A botanical gem in the heart of the city, Allan Garden's Conservatory has a permanent collection of exotic plants and beautiful seasonal flower shows. We will spend about 30 - 45mins at Allan Garden's Conservatory and then over to the Frans for brunch.

Meetup Time: 11:00am...I will wait 5 mins

Meetup Location: The outside of Allan Garden's Conservatory outside is under construction and I will meet everyone by the dog park where the GREEN DOG is. I will be wearing my Moose Hat.

Lunch: After we will walk over to Frans which is historic diner in Toronto. We might have to wait a little to get seated.

Meetup Fee: $5 CASH or E-transfer you can send the money to [email protected] -

Christmas Dinner @ Mathew's Place: Don't spend Christmas alone, join Mathew at his place for a home cook traditional Christmas Dinner made by his Mother! Just note that Mathew lives in a bachelor apartment with a CAT (Cookie) and it will be a very nice meal in a very simply setting. I would like to welcome as many people as my place can hold but share Christmas together. This will be a night of drinking, food, music, and making new friends. We will also have a sing-a-long of Christmas carols and Mathew might sing one song. If you have an ugly Christmas sweater you should wear it.

What You Need To Know:

1. The cost is $25 to cover the food. You can E-Transfer the money to [email protected]
2. There will be NO REFUNDS given for any reason as food is being bought a head of time.
3. Please bring a dessert but only for 4 to 8 people. Anything is good but bake goods are best.
4. There will be no vegetarian main option as cooking a turkey takes a lot of work. There will be vegetarian sides.
5. BYOB - Bring something to drink as there will be only be non alcoholic beverages. Mathew doesn't drink wine (please don't buy him a bottle).
6. The exact address will be give 24 hours through text. Mathew lives close to Sherbourn and Wellesley.
7. Mathew has a Cat (Cookie) and he will be enjoying (most likely hiding) the event too.
8. Please note: If Mathew feels that you have drank to much, you will be taking an Uber home (which you will be paying for), so please drink responsibly!

What's For Dinner: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, stuffing, cranberry sauce, turnip, and gravy

Meetup time: 6:00pm - Please come anytime after 6pm but please don't be to late.

Dinner Time: 7:00pm - If you are late for dinner that is seen as being "rude" . Please show up and be on time.

Event Fee: Free

Parking: There is parking at the building

TTC: You will be able to walk from or take the bus to Mathew's place.

Leaving time - Any time you like.

NOTE: Sometimes things happen and I might have to cancel so please keep a look out for that!