HPSC upcoming events

SkiFit and Brunch - Session 10 (14 Nov 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 13:50:00 GMT

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER SEASON OF HPSC SKIFIT!!!

Come enjoy the outdoors and make new friends. This is a free, fun and social event with athletic activities to suit a variety of fitness levels. We have something for everyone who wants to start getting ready for winter.

All members and potential members are welcome!

Roller Skiing Instruction is back!

Learn the basics of roller skiing with one of our Nordic ski instructors, Andrew Mahoney! Agenda includes: athletic stance, hazards to avoid, and the three ways to slow down and stop. The workshop will be held on flat pavement in the parking lot of Grenadier Cafe. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE SKIING ON CROSS COUNTRY SKIS. Please bring: NNN compatible cross country ski boots, bike helmet, gloves, elbow & knee pads. REGISTRATION REQUIRED for this lesson. Limited space: 5 students

Please reach out to Andrew at rollerski@hpsc.ca to register for Roller Skiing lessons.

8:55 am Meet in High Park, under the trees on the north side of the Grenadier Restaurant parking lot. See map below.

9:00 am A fun warm up with introductions. Includes agility and balance exercises.

9:15 am We head off to enjoy a variety of activities. Walk, run, Nordic pole walking... We have groups for every fitness level. Nordic pole walking guidance offered. Bring your own walking poles.

10:30 am A stretching session led by our volunteers, and announcements of upcoming events.

11:00 am Brunch!!!!! The Grenadier Restaurant is open for full services.

Ski Fit is a free program for all club members and potential members. Register and come check us out. We meet rain or shine. Wet weather can be even more fun as we benefit from the leafy tree canopy and park shelters.

Getting Here

Location: 180 Colborne Lodge Dr., Toronto. In the centre of High Park. Meet on the North side of the Grenadier parking lot, under the trees.

By TTC: Just a few minutes walk south from the High Park subway station.
By Car: High Park is closed to vehicles on the weekend. If driving you will need to find a parking space outside of the park.

What to bring? Wear running or walking shoes and apparel to suit the weather. Hiking poles if you have them (optional).

CFS2605 Cross Fit #5 (15 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand! HPSC Crossfit is a great way to get into top shape for the upcoming ski/ snowboard/ snowshoe season.

The series runs for 7 weeks, beginning Sunday October 18, 2026 at 5pm. Each workout emphasizes strength, power, speed, agility, coordination, mobility, flexibility and --most importantly--proper form for injury prevention. All exercises can be modified based on participants' fitness and comfort levels.

Where: CrossFit Eglinton - Side Unit, 881 Eglinton Ave. W. Easily accessible by TTC (10 minute walk from Eglinton West station). Free parking is available on Peveril Hill, Chiltern Hill and Dewbourne.

When: Sundays, Oct 18-Nov 29, 5pm

How much: These classes are normally $30 per class when bought as a package, but HPSC is offering them to members for $15! No refunds.

What to bring: Comfortable gym clothes, clean/ indoor running shoes, water and towel.

CrossFit Eglinton / SXS Fitness is an official partner of Alpine Ontario where they provide fitness testing and contribute to weekly articles on a wide variety of topics ranging from stress relief tactics to nutrition to the best exercises/stretches to do at home.

SkiFit & Brunch - Session 11 (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 13:55:00 GMT

WELCOME TO THE LAST OFFICIAL SESSION OF HPSC SKIFIT! FOR THIS SEASON!!

All members and potential members are welcome! Registration not required.

Roller Skiing is back!

For those who have their own equipment, join nordic ski intructor, Andrew Mahoney for a guided roller ski! Roller ski questions should be sent to xcskischool@hpsc.ca

8:55 am Meet in High Park, under the trees on the north side of the Grenadier Restaurant parking lot. See map below.

9:00 am A fun warm up with introductions. Includes agility and balance exercises.

9:15 am We head off to enjoy a variety of activities. Walk, run, Nordic pole walking... We have groups for every fitness level. Nordic pole walking guidance offered. Bring your own walking poles.

10:30 am A stretching session led by our volunteers, and announcements of upcoming events.

11:00 am Brunch!!!!! The Grenadier Restaurant is open for full services.

Ski Fit is a free program for all club members and potential members. Come check us out. We meet rain or shine. Wet weather can be even more fun as we benefit from the leafy tree canopy and park shelters.

Getting Here

Location: 180 Colborne Lodge Dr., Toronto. In the centre of High Park. Meet on the North side of the Grenadier parking lot, under the trees.

By TTC: Just a few minutes walk south from the High Park subway station.
By Car: The park is closed to vehicles on the weekend. If driving you will need to find a parking space outside of the park.

What to bring? Wear running or walking shoes and apparel to suit the weather. Hiking poles if you have them (optional).

CFS2606 Cross Fit #6 (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand! HPSC Crossfit is a great way to get into top shape for the upcoming ski/ snowboard/ snowshoe season.

When: Sundays, Oct 18-Nov 29, 5pm

How much: These classes are normally $30 per class when bought as a package, but HPSC is offering them to members for $15! No refunds.

What to bring: Comfortable gym clothes, clean/ indoor running shoes, water and towel.

If you are new to the series, please be sure to arrive early to fill out your SXS waiver forms. We'd hate for you to miss out on the warm up.

Paint Nite (26 Nov 2026)

Fri, 27 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Paint Nite

LOCATION: Pickle Barrel @ Yorkdale Mall

TIME: 7:00 pm

MEMBER COST: $55.00 (tax incl)

NON-MEMBER COST: $65 (tax incl)

Tickets are open to the public as of November 5

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Thurs, Nov 19, 2026

A guided step-by-step painting event.

Come show off the artistic skills you didn't even know you had!

Everything is provided: 16x20 canvas, paints, brushes, aprons... You'll take home your own unique creation.

Alcohol and food available for purchase at your own cost.

Come early if you intend to eat before the class begins.

The instructor will walk you through your painting step-by-step. You follow along (or don't - it's your painting). Drinks flow, Mistakes happen. Fun is had.

You'll talk, laugh at each other's attempts, and leave with a unique master piece. It's the rare thing that works for ages 8 to 80!

Painting is the excuse. The night with friends is the point!

CFS2607 Cross Fit #7 (29 Nov 2026)

Sun, 29 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand! HPSC Crossfit is a great way to get into top shape for the upcoming ski/ snowboard/ snowshoe season.

When: Sundays, Oct 18-Nov 29, 5pm

How much: These classes are normally $30 per class when bought as a package, but HPSC is offering them to members for $15! No refunds.

What to bring: Comfortable gym clothes, clean/ indoor running shoes, water and towel.

If you are new to the series, please be sure to arrive early to fill out your SXS waiver forms. We'd hate for you to miss out on the warm up.

Holiday Party! (11 Dec 2026)

Fri, 11 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

HPSC Holiday Party!

Holiday Dinner & Dancing!

Guests welcome.

LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion Br 266/46

3591 Dundas St W, Toronto

Upstairs

COCKTAILS: 5:30 PM

DINNER: 7:00 PM

DANCE: 9:00 PM

EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $60.00 (tax incl) until Nov 15

AFTER NOV 15: $70 (tax incl)

Guests: $75 (tax incl) until Nov 15

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Thurs, Dec 3, 2026

What's happening:

Dinner: Buffet style - see menu below

Dancing: Hit the floor all night long with great music by our very own DJ Mark!

Cash Bar: Drinks available for cash purchase all night (ATM on-site)

Prizes: Door prizes and more!

Come kick off the season with your HPSC friends! Holiday Party ticket includes dinner, dancing and prizes!

Menu

Caesar Salad

Arugula with radicchio, orange, blue berries, red onion & yellow pepper

Roast turkey with stuffing and gravy

Roast chalet style chicken (Halal)

Ground beef Wellington (Halal)

Yam and kale with quinoa and white beans

Chickpea and lentil curry

Mash potatoes

Rice

Roasted root vegetables

Dinner rolls

Assorted pies and squares

Located southwest of Jane and Dundas.

Limited parking available on site. Street parking available in the neighbourhood.

Steps away from TTC Dundas St West at Jane St.

ATM on-site.

Ax Throwing (07 Jan 2027)

Thu, 07 Jan 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Ax Throwing

When: Thurs, Jan 7 @ 6:30

Where: BATL Toronto Stockyards - 30 Weston Rd, Unit C109

First 10 tickets sold are $47!

Cost: $55 (tax incl)

Tickets go on sale November 30

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Mon, Jan 4, 2027

AIM, THROW, CHILL

Included:

90 minutes of tournament-style throwing in groups of 6
30 minutes free throwing with axes, knives, shovels, and the legendary big ax!
Safety & instructions by a private coach
Facilitated game play
Digitally scored
1 beverage per player (alcoholic or non)

Food and drinks available for purchase at your own cost.

Ample free parking is available on-site.

Steps away from Keele and St Clair.

Transit stop:Gunns Loop at St Clair Ave West.

Our own private coach will provide dedicated coaching and guide our group through a custom-built competition that is complete with a round robin and single elimination playoff to crown a champion! After the tournament, the coaches will guide free throwing with axes, knives, shovels, and the legendary big ax.

Pasta Making (21 Jan 2027)

Thu, 21 Jan 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Pasta Making

LOCATION:

360 Cooking Studio

1982 Bloor St W

Next to the High Park Subway Station

TIME:

6:00 PM

COST:

Member Early Bird: $85.00 (tax incl) until Dec 16

Regular member tickets: $95 (tax incl)

Guests: $100 (tax incl)

MENU:

Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage

Tickets go on sale Dec 2

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Fri, Jan 8

Guests will be welcomed with a spread of cheese platters, artisan bread, dips, and olives.

Our group will then take part in a hands-on guided Pasta Masterclass. We will be learning how to make Gnocchi with Brown Butter & Sage.

After cooking, our group will enjoy the fruits of our labour followed by a chef-made Mousse au Chocolat and Fresh Berries.

Beverages available for purchase at your own cost.

8:30 end time sharp, or we will have to pay for additional time in the studio.

The 360 Cooking Studio is a nut-free facility. This event is wheelchair accessible.

Once sold out, please join the waitlist and I will see if we can add more people!

Skate Night (04 Feb 2027)

Thu, 04 Feb 2027 23:30:00 GMT

Skate Night

Come and join your HPSC friends for a skate night downtown at Nathan Phillips Square!

Registration opens January 4

Bring your own skates or rent them when you're there.

Meet us at the Southwest corner of the rink, near Queen St and the rental hut.

Revive Wellness Spa (18 Feb 2027)

Thu, 18 Feb 2027 23:00:00 GMT

Revive Wellness Spa

SAUNA.PLUNGE.REPEAT

LOCATION: 2100 Bloor St W

Unit 13

Entrance is on Clendenan Ave, just below the Edward Jones sign

TIME: 6:00 pm

FIRST 10 TICKETS: $30 (incl tax)

REGULAR TICKETS: $40 (incl tax)

Tickets go on sale January 18

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Thurs, Feb 11

Recover & Reset

Come and see what all the hype is about with cold plunging! Come step away from the demands of everyday life, reconnect with yourself and leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Help those ski legs recover and give yourself a reset. Traditional Finnish dry sauna large enought to socialize with your friends, 5 cold plunge tubs each at different temperatures, rain showers and lounge area.

This is a 75 minute session, intended for 3-4 rounds through the sauna, tubs, and lounge area.

Saunas have been shown to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, relieve pain, and boost muscle recovery, as well as potential benefits for skin and brain health. Cold plunging has been shown to help relieve aching muscles, reduce inflammation, improve circulation and boost the immune system.

It's a reset like no other.

Revive Wellness Club

Billiards (04 Mar 2027)

Thu, 04 Mar 2027 22:00:00 GMT

Billiards

The Pool Tables are on us!

Registration opens Feb 1

Where: The Crooked Cue

3056 Bloor St W, Etobicoke

When: 5:00 PM

Cost: FREE!

Registration required

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Mon, March 1

You are responsible for your own food and drink.

We've got the pool tables, all we need is you! Come join us for some friendly games of pool. We'd love to hear how your season is going.

Food and beverages available for purchase at your own cost. Come early to grab a table to eat at. There are no dinner tables reserved for this event.

Post St. Patrick's Day at Scruffy Murphy's (18 Mar 2027)

Thu, 18 Mar 2027 21:30:00 GMT

Post St. Patrick's Day at Scruffy Murphy's

Come join your HPSC friends for a post St Patrick's Day celebration at Scruffy Murphy's!

Where: 225 The East Mall, Etobicoke

Northeast of Dundas and the 427

DATE: Thurs, March 18

TIME: 5:30pm-10pm

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Mon, Mar 15

Bring your friends and show them how we do Winter right!

Drinks and food are at your own cost.

Ballroom Dance Lesson (03 Apr 2027)

Sat, 03 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Ballroom Dance Lesson

LOCATION: Fred Astaire Dance Studio Etobicoke

3054 Bloor St W

TIME: 2:00 pm

COST: $50.00 (tax incl)

Tickets go on sale March 1

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Thurs, Mar 25

Come learn some new dance moves to show off on the dance floor at the End Of Season Party in April! With dance moves like these, you don't need a partner queued up. There'll be a line up for your next dance!

This is a private HPSC event.

We will be learning the Merengue and the Hustle.

Each participant will receive a complimentary voucher for a 30 minute sample lesson.

End of Season Party (16 Apr 2027)

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 21:30:00 GMT

End of Season Party!

Dinner & Dancing to end the season right!

Guests welcome.

LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion Br 266/46

3591 Dundas St W, Toronto

Upstairs

COCKTAILS: 5:30 PM

DINNER: 7:00 PM

DANCE: 9:00 PM

COST: To be announced

Tickets go on sale March 15

What's happening:

Dinner: Options to be announced

Dancing: Hit the floor all night long with great music by our very own DJ Mark!

Cash Bar: Drinks available for cash purchase all night (ATM on-site)

Prizes: Door prizes and more!

Come end the season with your HPSC friends! Party ticket includes dinner, dancing and prizes!

Located southwest of Jane and Dundas.

Limited parking available on site. Street parking available in the neighbourhood.

Steps away from TTC Dundas St West at Jane St.

ATM on-site.