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Spring Events 2025

You and your single friends are invited to the UKC events below.

The maximum number of attendees is at the discretion of the volunteer host.


When reserving for these events, give your first & last names plus home phone number.
Your home phone number is important - even if you reserve by email.
The host may need to call you about a last-minute change.


There is a $5 levy per person per event to be paid on arrival.
YOUR GUESTS and FIRST TIMERS INCLUDED.

If you have ANY virus symptoms, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND.

Apr 15 Tue 6 pm


Budapest Restaurant
DINNER AT THE BUDAPEST RESTAURANT
2183 Danforth Ave.
A traditional Hungarian restaurant serving stews, cabbage-rolls, schnitzel, dumplings, and more. Event is open to 12 members. Contact Rosemary by the day before at rosemary2k14@gmail.com or 416-423-1753.
Apr 17 Thu 1 pm


Duke Of Kent
THURSDAY AFTERNOON LUNCH AT THE DUKE OF KENT
Yonge/Eglinton
Join Mary at this popular venue located 2315 Yonge St. Open to 12 members so do book early! They serve regular pub food which is reasonably priced, along with a wide variety of beer and wines. Please contact Mary at mvigrow@rogers.com or 416-485-4853.
Apr 19 Sat 3:30 pm

Grossman's Pub
DIXIELAND JAZZ AT GROSSMAN'S TAVERN
377 Spadina
Join Peter for an afternoon of Dixieland Jazz, 3:30 – 7:00 pm by the Happy Pals along with beer or wine refreshments and a chance to get up and dance along to the music if you wish. UKC limit of 10 people. Coming early is advised as it gets pretty busy once the music starts. Our group will probably leave around 6:30 pm to go to the Red Room restaurant, across the road at 444 Spadina, for an inexpensive Chinese dinner (optional). Contact Peter at pwarth.es@gmail.com (preferred) or 416-787-0645.
Apr 19 Sat 7 pm


Church
JOHN'S BOYS MALE CHORUS
Timothy Eaton Church, Avenue/St. Clair
Join Oli to hear one of the most decorated British male choirs in history. This special performance in Toronto will be at Timothy Eaton Church, 230 St. Clair Ave W. Afterwards we will make our way to Gatherings Restobar at 42 St. Clair W. Tickets $45 available at the door or online at torontowelsh.org. Call Oli at 905-271-8799 for full details.
Apr 20 Sun 1 pm


Sonesta Hotel
SUNDAY AFTERNOON LUNCH
Signatures Restaurant, Bloor/Avenue Rd.
Experience exquisite Canadian fare in a posh space full of light (Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel) located in the heart of downtown at 220 Bloor St. W. The event is limited to 8 people so book early! Please contact Filomena de Sousa at vavitoronto@gmail.com or 604-226-5233.
Apr 23 Wed 2 pm

Walk
HIGH PARK WALK & COFFEE
High Park (Rain date Apr 30)
Elaine invites you to come out for a stroll in the park. If we are in luck, we will catch the cherry blossoms in bloom. Midway we’ll sit down for a drink and snack at the Grenadier Café in the park. Meet Elaine at the Bloor St. entrance (where High Park Ave meets Bloor). Please call Elaine by the day before: 647-323-2713.
Apr 25 Fri 6:30


Bull And Firkin Pub
DRINKS & DINNER AT THE BULL & FIRKIN
Yonge/Davisville
Join Christine for Friday night out at The Bull & Firkin, 1835 Yonge St. Great pub grub and a good choice of beer and wine with specials on both food and drink each day. Prices are reasonable. Limited to 9 members. Please contact by Wed prior at christineukc23@gmail.com or 416-487-9869.
May 4 Sun 3–6 pm


Smokeshow BBQ
DANNY MARKS AT THE SMOKESHOW
Mt. Pleasant & Eglinton
Join Marilyn to listen, sing-along and/or dance to Danny Marks, singer and musician (founding member of the group Edward Bear). Smokeshow, 744 Mt. Pleasant has a varied menu with interesting new specials. Plus there is lots of room to dance. There is a $15 cover charge plus the levy. Please reserve no later than Fri am prior. Contact marilyn.goodman45@yahoo.com.
May 4 Sun 6 pm
Wheel Chair
Granite Brewery
DINNER AT THE GRANITE BREWERY
Mt Pleasant & Eglinton (note host change)
Come and join Peter at the Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton E for mingling, drinks and dinner. Good selection of craft beers and pub type food in this long-established neighbourhood restaurant. Free underground parking. The event is open to 12 members. To reserve, contact Peter at pwarth.es@gmail.com (preferred) or 416-787-0645 by the Fri prior.
May 6 Tue 6:30 pm

Soulas
DINNER AT SOULAS
500A Danforth Ave.
Join Rosemary and enjoy dinner at Soulas, a family-owned restaurant located 2-1/2 blocks from Chester station and offering a wide selection of Greek cuisine. Their complete menu is available on Google. Their prices are reasonable and the ambience pleasant. Contact Rosemary, by the day before, at rosemary2k14@gmail.com or 416-423-1753.
May 8 Thu 11:30 am


Walk
MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY WALK AND LUNCH
Yonge/Davisville
Christine invites you to join her to take a walk in the cemetery which has many interesting and historical headstones and monuments. Afterwards we will walk over to the Bull & Firkin and sit on the patio to enjoy lunch. They have specials at lunchtime on both food and beer/wine. Christine is limiting the number of members to 9. Contact by Tue prior for more info and the meeting location: christineukc23@gmail.com or 416-487-9869.
May 11 Sun 6 pm
Wheel Chair
Hot House Cafe
DINNER AT THE HOT HOUSE RESTAURANT
35 Church St.
Ron invites you to enjoy dinner at one of the busiest restaurants in Toronto (corner of Church & Front), and the reason is clear – great food. It offers an eclectic menu to suit all tastes, including an extensive vegetarian selection. It has an extensive selection of wines from around the world as well as cocktails, and a selection of offerings from Canadian microbreweries. Contact Ron Koehli by the day before at rkoehli@bell.net or 905-845-0953.
May 13 Tue 7 pm

Japanese Dinner
JAPANESE DINNER
Danforth/Carlaw
Join Tony at the Katsu Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 572 Danforth Ave at Carlaw (near Pape subway). It has a wide menu of Japanese specialties. Set course and combo dinners from $15.99. Register by 5 pm the day of the event. Please contact Tony at 416-693-8639 or tonyasrilen@yahoo.com.
May 15 Thu 1 pm


Duke Of Kent
THURSDAY AFTERNOON LUNCH AT THE DUKE OF KENT
Yonge/Eglinton
Join Mary at this popular venue located 2315 Yonge St. Open to 12 members so do book early! They serve regular pub food which is reasonably priced, along with a wide variety of beer and wines. Please contact Mary at mvigrow@rogers.com or 416-485-4853.
May 17 Sat 3:30 pm


Grossman's Pub
DIXIELAND JAZZ AT GROSSMAN'S TAVERN
377 Spadina
Join Peter for an afternoon of Dixieland Jazz, 3:30 – 7:00 pm by the Happy Pals along with beer or wine refreshments and a chance to get up and dance along to the music if you wish. UKC limit of 10 people. Coming early is advised as it gets pretty busy once the music starts. Our group will probably leave around 6:30 pm to go to the Red Room restaurant, across the road at 444 Spadina, for an inexpensive Chinese dinner (optional). Contact Peter at pwarth.es@gmail.com (preferred) or 416-787-0645.
May 17 Sat 4 pm

Jazz
JAZZ AND BBQ
Port Credit Legion
Join Oli for this enjoyable afternoon/evening. Call Oli at 905-271-8799 by Thu prior to confirm attendance and menu details.
May 18 Sun 12 noon


Allen's Bar
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT ALLEN'S BAR RESTAURANT
Danforth
Enjoy Irish-inspired upscale pub fare at 143 Danforth Ave. The event will be limited to 10 people. Please contact Filomena de Sousa at vavitoronto@gmail.com or 604-226-5233.
May 20 Tue 6 pm


Budapest Restaurant
DINNER AT THE BUDAPEST RESTAURANT
2183 Danforth Ave.
A traditional Hungarian restaurant serving stews, cabbage-rolls, schnitzel, dumplings, and more. Event is open to 12 members. Contact Rosemary by the day before at rosemary2k14@gmail.com or 416-423-1753.
May 21 Wed 1 pm


Beach Boardwalk
BEACHES LUNCH & WALK
Queen & MacLean
Enjoy a lunch at the Beacher Café, 2162 Queen St. E. There's a full menu, including scrumptious all-day breakfast. Afterwards, weather permitting, we will walk to the boardwalk and enjoy the lake view. Please call Elaine by the day before: 647-323-2713.
May 23 Fri 5:30 pm

The Imperial Pub
THE IMPERIAL PUB
54 Dundas St. E.
The Imperial is one of Toronto’s oldest pubs owned by the same family for 80 years, 2 blocks E. of Yonge. Join Kay and friends for good food and drink at reasonable prices and enjoy some easy listening music by The Jazz Generation (piano, guitar, bass, and drums, plus occasional guests). www.imperialpub.com. Call or text Kay: 647-639-4962 by the Wed prior, please.
May 24 Sat 12 noon

Golf Fun Day
GOLF FUN DAY
Eglinton/Jane (RESERVE by 6 pm SATURDAY PRIOR)
Join Jo-ann at the Scarlett Woods golf course for 18 holes of golf. COST: green fees $38.52 for seniors/$52.41 for adults, plus UKC levy. Rentals are available: clubs $25 with pull cart included, pull-cart $7, power carts $25/person. (Rates subject to change when 2025 fee schedule published.) IMPORTANT: To reserve, contact J0-ann at 416-707-7758 or jdathome@sympatico.ca by 6 pm Saturday prior.
May 24 Sat 5:15 pm
Wheel Chair
London Pub
DINNER AT LONDON GATE PUB
Mississauga/Etobicoke
Everyone is welcome. UKC levy will apply. This will be the ‘19th hole’ for the afternoon golfers with no levy payable. The pub is located at 5395 Eglinton Ave W. just west of Renforth Dr. It is located close to highway 401 and 427. Hopefully it is a warm spring day, so we can enjoy dinner on the large patio. Reservations required by 8 pm the evening before. Please contact Jo-ann at 416-707-7758 or jdathome@sympatico.ca.
May 30 Fri 6:30


Bull And Firkin Pub
DRINKS & DINNER AT THE BULL & FIRKIN
Yonge/Davisville
Join Christine for Friday night out at The Bull & Firkin, 1835 Yonge St. Great pub grub and a good choice of beer and wine with specials on both food and drink each day. Prices are reasonable. Limited to 9 members. Please contact by Wed prior at christineukc23@gmail.com or 416-487-9869.
Jun 1 Sun 3 – 6 pm
Wheel Chair
Smokeshow BBQ
DANNY MARKS AT THE SMOKESHOW
Mt. Pleasant & Eglinton
Join Marilyn to listen, sing-along and/or dance to Danny Marks, singer and musician (founding member of the group Edward Bear). Smokeshow, 744 Mt. Pleasant has a varied menu with interesting new specials. Plus there is lots of room to dance. There is a $15 cover charge plus the levy. Please reserve no later than Fri am prior. Contact marilyn.goodman45@yahoo.com.
Jun 1 Sun 6 pm
Wheel Chair
Granite Brewery
DINNER AT THE GRANITE BREWERY
Mt Pleasant & Eglinton (note host change)
Come and join Ron at the Granite Brewery, 245 Eglinton E for mingling, drinks and dinner. Good selection of craft beers and pub type food in this long-established neighbourhood restaurant. Free underground parking. The event is open to 12 members. To reserve, contact Peter at rkoehli@bell.net or 905-845-0953 by the Fri prior.
Jun 3 Tue 6:30 pm

Soulas
DINNER AT SOULAS
500A Danforth Ave.
Join Rosemary and enjoy dinner at Soulas, a family-owned restaurant located 2-1/2 blocks from Chester station and offering a wide selection of Greek cuisine. Their complete menu is available on Google. Their prices are reasonable and the ambience pleasant. Contact Rosemary, by the day before, at rosemary2k14@gmail.com or 416-423-1753.
Jun 8 Sun 6 pm
Wheel Chair
Hot House Cafe
DINNER AT THE HOT HOUSE RESTAURANT
35 Church St.
Ron invites you to enjoy dinner at one of the busiest restaurants in Toronto (corner of Church & Front), and the reason is clear – great food. It offers an eclectic menu to suit all tastes, including an extensive vegetarian selection. It has an extensive selection of wines from around the world as well as cocktails, and a selection of offerings from Canadian microbreweries. Contact Ron Koehli by the day before at rkoehli@bell.net or 905-845-0953.
Jun 10 Tue 7 pm


Indian Dinner
DINNER THE SHER-E-PUNJAB INDIAN RESTAURANT
351 Danforth Ave.
Tony invites you to enjoy an excellent Indian dinner at a reasonable cost at the Sher-E-Punjab. This spotless restaurant features a wide variety of Indian dishes. Please register by 5 pm the day of the event. Contact Tony at tonyasrilen@yahoo.com or 416-693-8639.
Jun 12 Thu 1 pm


Duke Of Kent
THURSDAY AFTERNOON LUNCH AT THE DUKE OF KENT
Yonge/Eglinton
Join Mary at this popular venue located 2315 Yonge St. Open to 12 members so do book early! They serve regular pub food which is reasonably priced, along with a wide variety of beer and wines. Please contact Mary at mvigrow@rogers.com or 416-485-4853.
Jun 15 Sat
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Jun 15 Sat 6 pm


Hemingway
SUNDAY DINNER AT HEMINGWAY’S
Yorkville
Join Filomena for dinner at this special restaurant located at 142 Cumberland St. Reservations will be for 8 people. Please contact Filomena de Sousa at vavitoronto@gmail.com or 604-226-5233.
Jun 17 Tue 6 pm


Budapest Restaurant
DINNER AT THE BUDAPEST RESTAURANT
2183 Danforth Ave.
A traditional Hungarian restaurant serving stews, cabbage-rolls, schnitzel, dumplings, and more. Event is open to 12 members. Contact Rosemary by the day before at rosemary2k14@gmail.com or 416-423-1753.
Jun 21 Sat 3:30 pm


Grossman's Pub
DIXIELAND JAZZ AT GROSSMAN’S TAVERN
377 Spadina
Join Peter for an afternoon of Dixieland Jazz, 3:30 – 7:00 pm by the Happy Pals along with beer or wine refreshments and a chance to get up and dance along to the music if you wish. UKC limit of 10 people. Coming early is advised as it gets pretty busy once the music starts. Our group will probably leave around 6:30 pm to go to the Red Room restaurant, across the road at 444 Spadina, for an inexpensive Chinese dinner (optional). Contact Peter at pwarth.es@gmail.com (preferred) or 416-787-0645.
Jun 21 Sat 12 noon

Golf Fun Day
GOLF FUN DAY
Eglinton/Jane (RESERVE by 6 pm SATURDAY PRIOR)
Join Jo-ann at the Scarlett Woods golf course for 18 holes of golf. COST: green fees $38.52 for seniors/$52.41 for adults, plus UKC levy. Rentals are available: clubs $25 with pull cart included, pull-cart $7, power carts $25/person. (Rates subject to change when 2025 fee schedule published.) IMPORTANT: To reserve, contact J0-ann at 416-707-7758 or jdathome@sympatico.ca by 6 pm Saturday prior.
Jun 21 Sat 5:15 pm
Wheel Chair
London Pub
DINNER AT LONDON GATE PUB
Mississauga/Etobicoke
Everyone is welcome. UKC levy will apply. This will be the ‘19th hole’ for the afternoon golfers with no levy payable. The pub is located at 5395 Eglinton Ave W. just west of Renforth Dr. It is located close to highway 401 and 427. Hopefully it is a warm spring day, so we can enjoy dinner on the large patio. Reservations required by 8 pm the evening before. Please contact Jo-ann at 416-707-7758 or jdathome@sympatico.ca.
Jun 22 Sun 2:30 pm

VISIT ST. LAWRENCE MARKET GALLERY EXHIBIT & DINNER
Front St. E
Join Christine for a stroll through the market and visit to the Market Gallery (exhibit TBA). Afterwards we will cross the street to the Flatiron Firkin Pub for dinner. Limited to 9 members. Contact Christine at christineukc23@gmail.com or 416-487-9869 by Fri prior.
Jun 27 Fri 6:30


Bull And Firkin Pub
DRINKS & DINNER AT THE BULL & FIRKIN
Yonge/Davisville
Join Christine for Friday night out at The Bull & Firkin, 1835 Yonge St. Great pub grub and a good choice of beer and wine with specials on both food and drink each day. Prices are reasonable. Limited to 9 members. Please contact by Wed prior at christineukc23@gmail.com or 416-487-9869.