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Join Kayren for the morning and learn the basics of snowshoeing while enjoying the breathtaking winter scenery in this beautiful Conservation Area. This program is intended for those who have never tried snowshoeing before, however, all skill levels are welcome and snowshoes & instruction will be provided plus a complimentary mug of hot chocolate afterwards in the picturesque cabin of the Watershed Learning Centre. Only 10 places will be available, so book early!! Deadline for booking is January 23, by which time Kayren must have received your cheque for $13 (or $10 for Seniors 60+) which will confirm your place. This fee covers park admittance, rental of the snowshoes and the UKC levy of $5….. a bargain price !!! and refundable only if the program is cancelled due to inclement weather – 'no shows' will forfeit their money as it will be donated to Credit Valley Conservation. Contact Kayren at 905-877-9785 or hillk@cogeco.ca for more information or to register for this event and receive directions to Terra Cotta. To carpool from Kipling subway, contact John at jpett@bell.net or 416-259-1541. After a fun morning of snowshoeing with breathtaking winter wonderland scenery, those who wish to can join the UKC group for a light lunch beside a warm fireplace can meet in the Pub of the nearby Terra Cotta Inn. See menu here: www.cotta.ca/menu.html. Drop in to join Sonia for mingling and supper at the ELEPHANT & CASTLE, 212 King St W. Free snack platters provided, plus 15% off the menu prices as long as 15 or more attend. We meet and mingle in the pool table area and then sit down for excellent pub food in a reserved area, for shepherd‘s pie, fish & chips, etc., etc. Entrées: $9 - $16. Afterwards, those who wish can play pool - only $2 per game! Located directly across from Roy Thomson Hall - just steps from St. Andrew subway. For GO train users it is a relaxing 10 minute walk from Union Station and parking is free at GO stations. New members are very welcome. BRING YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS but please tell them about the $5 levy. If more details are needed, contact Sonia at 647-351-4299 or sem1211@hotmail.com. Join Christine to enjoy the talented NAGS PLAYERS hilarious 8 pm pantomime GOLDILOX (No, it’s not a typo) at the Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick (just south of Bloor between Spadina and Bathurst). An old-fashioned fairy tale comes to town. Watch Goldilox, the Dame, the good guy (cheer), the baddie (boo) and lots of other folk you’ll recognize (or not) from this favourite children’s story get up to all kinds of mischief. Refreshments are available in the theatre. Check out www.nagsplayers.com Tickets payable at the door: $20 ($15 for seniors) + $5 UKC levy. To reserve a seat at the UKC table, contact Christine at sweetlittlebiz@aol.com or 416-256-5851 and give your first and last names plus phone number. We socialize afterwards at a local pub. Join us at reserved UKC tables for the Single Professionals Network dance. The location can be determined closer to the date by calling the SPN hotline at 416-236-8222 or by visiting their website at www.singlesparties.com. Cash bar and great DJ. Cost $15 (or as announced on the SPN hotline and website) includes UKC levy. To reserve your spot, call Barb A, our UKC host, at 905-847-7040, two days before. When you arrive at the dance, please mention at the front desk that you are with the UK Connexion. Please be aware that it may not be possible to retain reserved tables if you arrive after 8:30 Join Tony at the Masa Japanese Restaurant for Japanese Food. The Masa has a wide menu of Japanese specialties including sushi, sashimi, teriyaki and tempura dishes. Vegetarian options and all-you-can-eat buffet-by-order is also available. Set course and combo dinners from $8.99 (plus $5 UKC levy). The Masa Restaurant is located at 15 Charles St. E. near Yonge (next to the Comfort Inn), two short blocks south of the Bloor-Yonge subway station. Please reserve with Tony at 416-693-8639 by 5 pm the day of the event. Enjoy another evening at Angela's home listening to more Original sound tracks of the 50s, 60s and 70s like Doris Day, Perry Como, Petti Page, Rosemary Clooney, Dinah Shore, Nat King Cole, Frankie Lane, the Four Lads, the Four Aces, Louis Armstrong and many others. Algirdas will bring his recently acquired extensive collection of CDs. and DVD’s and you’ll be able to pick out the favorites you would like to hear. Bring your own refreshing drinks along with your favorite snacks to share – let’s make it a wine and cheese party. UKC Levy of $5 will be collected. To reserve, UKC Members should phone Michael at 416-421-0662 and give your first and last name plus phone number; a limited number of 15 members may attend this Event. Join Lynne for mingling and HALF-PRICE ENTREES at 6:30 pm and dinner at 7:30 pm at this favourite waterside eatery. We will mingle and dine in a reserved area to enjoy half-price entrees. You can view the menu at www.snugharbourrestaurant.com. A 15% service charge will be added to your bill. The restaurant is located at 14 Stavebank Road, 2 short blocks south of Lakeshore Road, on the east bank of the Credit River. It’s less than a 10 minute walk from the Port Credit GO and bus station. BRING YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS but please tell them about the $5 levy. Reservations are absolutely ESSENTIAL. Please contact Lynne by Tuesday at 416-253-9404 or 9x4whelan@rogers.com - with your first & last names and phone number. Join Ron for dinner and dancing at the Musket Restaurant located at 40 Advance Road, just east of Kipling, about 10 minutes walk from the Kipling subway station. Dancing to CD music. Casual evening wear. German/Canadian cuisine is served at an average cost of $18 per person - UKC has enjoyed this popular venue many times. What a deal! Please be sure to register your interest! Call Ron at 416-636-3727 to reserve. Join us at the SQUIRE & FIRKIN for libations and mingling followed by a '10% off' dinner if 10 or more people attend. Arrive early to mingle, chat, drink and enjoy the free snack platters provided from about 6:30 to 7:15 pm when we sit down for dinner. A minimum food order of $10 is needed but several scrumptious entrees cost under $13. This event is highly recommended for new members. Located at 3335 Bloor St. W. a few steps east of Islington subway. Underground parking for $5 in the Sun Life building opposite. Parking entrance is on Aberfoyle Court (1 block north of Bloor), enter the door marked PARKING. BRING YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS but please tell them aboutthe $5 UKC levy. If more details are needed, contact Maz before 4 pm Sunday at 1-905-775-2205, or e-mail him at flyking@sympatico.ca. Otherwise, SEE YOU THERE! Join Bob at this very attractive British-style pub located at 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, one block west of Avenue Road, steps from the St. George subway. Menu has excellent pub favourites with a wide range of domestic and imported beer. UKC levy of $5 will be collected. Call Bob at 416-929-5255 for more information. The Dragon Pearl buffet restaurant is located at 865 York Mills Road, across from the Prince Hotel. The VIP room can be booked if we have 18+ participants, so be sure to register. The menu features Thai, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, and the weekend buffet dinner comes with half a lobster for each guest. The cost is $25.99 plus tax and gratuity, (20% off for seniors). All those interested please call Harp at 647-895-6705 or RSVP to harpw@rogers.com by Feb. 22. Join John for a feast at the IMPERIAL BUFFET in the NW corner of the plaza which is NW of Dundas and Dixie. Cost: $15.99 (25% off for seniors) + tax, 10% service charge, and $5 UKC levy. There will also be a special 10% discount off the adult price if 20 people or more attend. Driving on QEW from Toronto, exit Dixie north; coming from west, go north on Cawthra, east on Queensway, then north on Dixie Reserve by leaving your full name and number on the UKC hotline 416-201-0363 or emailing John at contact@ukconnexion.net by Friday.

Enjoy a “Great Classics: Motherland, Nature and Nostalgia” concert produced by THE ASSOCIATES OF THE TORONTO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, featuring string quartets by Grieg and Smetana performed by TSO musicians. Location Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, just west of Spadina on Bloor. From the Spadina subway use the Walmer St. exit, cross the street and you are there. Socializing afterwards at a pub or café. Purchase tickets at the door: $18 ($15 for seniors) a special discounted price for the UKC members. Plus $5 levy. Meet Vanessa at 7:15 at the front ticket booth. For more information call Vanessa 416-465-7532. Audrone invites you to 'The Best Dance in Town' at the Westway Club, 291 Evans Avenue, Etobicoke - east of Kipling on the south side of Evans in the Sherwood Industrial Mall. The dance floor is one of the best in Toronto www.thewestwayclub.com. A light supper is served at about 9:30 pm. In addition, complimentary tea, coffee and water are provided and there is a cash bar. Admission $18 plus the $5 UKC levy. Please call Audrone at 416-255-7627 so that she can make a reservation for you and explain where to meet. Drop in to join Sonia for mingling and supper at the ELEPHANT & CASTLE, 212 King St W. Free snack platters provided, plus 15% off the menu prices as long as 15 or more attend. We meet and mingle in the pool table area and then sit down for excellent pub food in a reserved area for shepherd’s pie, fish & chips, etc., etc. Entrées: $9 - $16. Afterwards, those who wish can play pool - only $2 per game! Located directly across from Roy Thomson Hall - just steps from St. Andrew subway. For GO train users it is a relaxing 10 minute walk from Union Station and parking is free at GO stations. New members are very welcome. BRING YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS but please tell them about the $5 levy. If more details are needed, contact Sonia at 647-351-4299 or sem1211@hotmail.com. Join Paddy & East Side Players for a production of Joanna Murray-Smith’s play, Rapture, directed by Heather Roberts. Six long-time friends celebrate the homecoming of two of their group who had gone away after a fire destroyed all of their possessions. They return investigates what happens when cynicism is confronted by faith. The location is The Peppermill Theatre on Pottery Rd. at Todmorden Mills Historical Complex, approachable from both the Bayview Extension & Broadview. Come early to get a good free parking spot. While awaiting the play start, enjoy the artwork in the gallery. Following the play, there will be an informal discussion with cast and director where your questions will be welcomed, and a Wine and Cheese reception. The cost will be $20 per ticket plus the UKC levy of $5, payable at the Box Office, who will direct you to a Greeter in the lobby to show you to your seats. To reserve your spot, email Shirley at salcamo@sympatico.ca. For more information, phone Paddy at 416-630-8700, then Dial 0 for Paddy, or 11 for Liz. Join Ed for dinner and dancing at The Musket Restaurant located on Advance Road, a turning off the east side of Kipling, about 10 minutes walk south of the Kipling subway station. Dance to live music. Casual evening wear is suggested. German/Canadian cuisine is served at an average cost of $18 per person. The UKC has enjoyed this popular venue many times. NO cover charge other than the $5 UKC levy. Register by calling Ed two days before at 905-820-5145 so that a reservation can be made for you at the UKC table. PLEASE DO NOT attend as a member of our group without registering. Our most important event of the year! It determines our future. We have reserved the TIKI Room at the TRANZAC CLUB, 292 Brunswick Ave. (on the west side of Brunswick between Spadina and Bathurst - just south of Bloor). At the meeting, we will elect our six DECISIONMAKING OFFICERS for the coming year: PRESIDENT, TREASURER, EVENTS DIRECTOR, NEWSLETTER EDITOR, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, and PHONE COMMITTEE DIRECTOR. Please give your nominations to our President Vanessa (phone and email) We will also select the ADVISORY OFFICERS. These positions which will be available or up or renewal are: ASSISTANT EVENTS DIRECTOR, HOT-LINE DIRECTOR, PHONE INQUIRY DIRECTORS, RECORDING SECRETARY, WELCOMING HOST DIRECTOR, and PAST EVENTS REVIEWS DIRECTOR. And, you can also volunteer to organize an event in April, May, or June. It’s not all business! Afterwards we will adjourn to the bar to toast the new Committee. SEE YOU THERE! (NO levy). If you are not yet on the mailing list for the UK QUARTERLY, please send your cheque for the $10 subscription for four issues (Spring 12 to Winter 13). Use yellow application form or download a form from www.ukconnexion.net. This is also the last day to let Liz McGroarty, Events Director, 416-368-1613 or liz.mcg@sympatico.ca know what events you would like to organize in April, May or June. Join us at reserved UKC tables for the Single Professionals Network dance. The location can be determined closer to the date by calling the SPN hotline at 416-236-8222 or by visiting their website at www.singlesparties.com. Cash bar and great DJ. Cost $15 (or as announced on the SPN hotline and website) includes UKC levy. To reserve your spot, call Barb A, our UKC host, at 905-847-7040, two days before. When you arrive at the dance, please mention at the front desk that you are with the UK Connexion. Please be aware that it may not be possible to retain reserved tables for anyone arriving after 8.30. Join Ron for lunch at the Mandarin. Enjoy the delicious buffet for only $16.99 (20% off for seniors) + tax and $5 UKC levy. From Yonge/Eglinton walk south on the east side of Yonge to 2200 Yonge Street - the first entrance past Scotiabank. To reserve, please call Ron by Friday March 16 at 416-636-3727, leaving a message with your name and number. Enjoy a game or two of Bowling; you can wear your own rubber shoes and pay for the game only (cost to be established closer to the date), or rent the bowling shoes. After playing we can go for dinner at one of the many restaurants nearby or you may suggest one. UKC Levy of $5 will be collected. Reserve with Angela by one week earlier March 17 - 416-489-2310 or adill@sympatico.ca. Join us at the SQUIRE & FIRKIN for libations and mingling followed by a '10% off' dinner if 10 or more people attend. Arrive early to mingle, chat, drink and enjoy the free snack platters provided from about 6:30 to 7:15 pm when we sit down for dinner. A minimum food order of $10 is needed but several scrumptious entrees cost under $13. This event is highly recommended for new members. Located at 3335 Bloor St. W. a few steps east of Islington subway. Underground parking for $5 in the Sun Life building opposite. Parking entrance is on Aberfoyle Court (1 block north of Bloor), enter the door marked PARKING. BRING YOUR SINGLE FRIENDS but please tell them about the $5 UKC levy. If more details are needed, contact Maz before 4 pm Sunday at 1-905-775- 2205, or e-mail him at flyking@sympatico.ca. Otherwise, SEE YOU THERE! Join Bob at this very attractive British-style pub located at 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, one block west of Avenue Road, steps from the St. George subway. Menu has excellent pub favourites with a wide range of domestic and imported beer. UKC levy of $5 will be collected. Call Bob at 416-929-5255 for more information. Join Zamerul for a Saturday night at the theatre; doors open 45 minutes before showtime. The play is a production of Doubt, A Parable, performed by the talented Bloor Village Players. When Sister Aloysius suspects her priest of wrong-doing she takes actions - leaving no room for doubt - until there is no turning back - a Pulitzer Prize winning play. Tickets $20, plus the $5 UKC levy. By TTC, exit at Runnymede and walk east a short distance on the north side of Bloor. Look for the theatre and go down the stairs to the entrance. After the show we can go for a coffee and dessert nearby. Contact Zamie by March 24 at zamerul@aol.com or phone at 416-908-8075 to reserve a ticket for the show.