Duke's Refresher *Riverside* - Sunday September 28th, 2025

Black Women & The Men Who Love Them: Speed-Mixer Singles Event

PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW

SEVERAL OF OUR PAST EVENTS WERE SOLD OUT! During our events, people have had so much fun that they stayed behind after the event to have dinner/drinks with several of the attendees as a group!

This singles speed mixer will combine the elements of speed dating and also a social mixer. Bring your business cards as this is also an opportunity for networking and meeting new friends. It is open to all ages of women who identify as Black & any men.

We will start with free time for mingling followed by a few rounds of a group icebreaker activity and games. Attendees will then have a few rounds of 7 minutes to chat with anyone of their choice and at the sound of the bell will select another person to chat with. It is better than speed dating as you are not obligated to sit and speak with all attendees!

No need to be nervous, just remember that everyone is in the same boat. All you have to do is show up and just start talking to anyone even someone of the same gender! Come with an open mind and positive outlook as you never know who you may meet and where it may go.

TICKET INCLUDES AN ALCOHOLIC/NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK.

Attendees are encouraged to initiate exchanging contacts at the event. (If you are asked for your contact information but do not feel a romantic vibe with the person, you can always let them know that you would be happy to exchange contacts but that you feel more of a friendship vibe). If you want to be connected with someone but are not sure if they are interested, feel free to send us an email after the event we will try to play matchmaker after the event is over! Make sure to pay attention to attendees names and a description of what they look like.

Feel free to provide honest feedback to the host so future events and attendees can benefit.
Dress to impress! No extremely casual clothing.

The event will start promptly so please arrive early. Parking can be found in nearby parking lots and side streets. Please enter the venue and come upstairs. The event is at the ***RIVERSIDE*** location, NOT the St. Lawrence location

Spots are limited. It is recommended to get your ticket as soon as you can. Tickets may be available at the door. Spots are limited. It is recommended to get your ticket as soon as you can. Tickets may be available at the door. If you only want to buy a ticket at the door, send a message to us on the day of the event to TorontoGTASingles@gmail.com to enquire if space is still available. Tickets are available for purchase up on Eventbrite until 30 minutes before the event.

If the gender ratio is very unbalanced, the event will be postponed. Please check your email (including spam/junk inboxes) a day before the event and also after the event for important updates and information. Emails regarding connecting with individuals post-event often goes to people's junk boxes!
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There are 3 options for staying up-to-date on events:

1. Follow the page on facebook for updates "Toronto GTA singles" and join of one the groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4598240670401181 for the ages 55+ group or https://www.facebook.com/groups/1118178702580538 for the younger age group up to 18-54 years of age
2. Click "follow" on Eventbrite to stay updated on our future events (lookup TorontoGTASingles" for our Eventbrite page).
3. Send an email to TorontoGTASingles@gmail.com and ask to be added to our mailing list.
**Soon we will be offering matchmaking, get on our list and when it is ready to be launched, you will be contacted and provided with information! Send us a message with your email address.
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Are you a Genuine, Trustworthy and Available (GTA) single looking to network with like-minded individuals for friendships, business opportunities, and love? Come out to an event!
Attendee requirements:
-be "emotionally available" i.e being open, present, and fully engaged in a relationship, sharing feelings
-looking for a serious, meaningful long-term relationship
-looking for monogamy
-have space in your life for a special someone (good work-life balance)
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Make sure you read the FAQ for all of your questions answered.

**IMPORTANT**: Occasionally we take photos or videos at our events-please inform us if you would like to be excluded from being in our media. Otherwise, purchasing a ticket implies you are okay with this.