Hamilton Women-Friends Meetup 20s & 30s

🎀 Pickle & Play: Beginner–Intermediate Gals Meetup 💖🏓

New to pickleball or working your way up? Come join the cutest court crew in town! 🌸
We’re all about fun games, zero judgment, and lots of laughs while learning together 💬💪

What to expect :

👟 Chill warmups & rotating partners

🎤 A host to run the show and keep things flowing

💃 Fun vibes, friendly tips, and playful competition

💧Bring water (you’ll definitely break a sweat!)

🦵 Optional: knee, ankle, or wrist support if needed—protect those pickleball princess joints!

No pressure, just good vibes, giggles, and maybe a few dramatic dinks.
💗 BYO paddle (or borrow one for free)

📍 Bernie Morelli Community Centre
876 Cannon St. East, · Hamilton, CA

🗓 Thursdays
6:45-8:45 PM

Let’s rally, sip water like it’s wine, and slay the court together.
Let’s build a community and foster friendships!

Here is an instructional video with the rules of pickleball;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD1O3R9B0Sw&t=361s

💵 Note: If you don't have a City of Hamilton recreation membership, there’s a small drop-in fee (~$6) that goes to the Hamilton Recreation Centre. Just pay at the front desk before we play!

🎄❄️ HESS WINTER VILLAGE & HOLIDAY MARKET | NOVEMBER 20–22 ❄️🎄

📍 Hess Village | Hamilton, Ontario
📅 November 20–22, 2026
🎟️ Free admission!

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little winter magic at the Hess Winter Village & Holiday Market in downtown Hamilton! ✨ Bundle up, grab your favourite people, and enjoy a festive weekend filled with Christmas cheer, local shopping, seasonal treats, entertainment, and plenty of holiday activities.

Explore dozens of local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goods, festive decorations, and goodies perfect for getting a head start on your Christmas shopping. Enjoy the winter atmosphere with cozy fire pits, happy hours, holiday photo opportunities, children's activities, and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

🎅 Here's what's happening throughout the weekend:
❤️ Friday, November 20 | 5–9 PM
Kick off the festivities with the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 PM! Hosted by CHCH's Emily Vukovic, the evening will feature 25+ local vendors, live musical performances, special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and plenty of holiday excitement.

🎁 Saturday, November 21 | 11 AM–8 PM
Spend the day browsing 25+ local vendors, enjoying cozy fire pits and happy hours, taking pictures with Santa, and participating in fun activities for the little ones.

☃️ Sunday, November 22 | 11 AM–5 PM
Keep the holiday festivities going with 20 local vendors, pictures with Santa, a fire truck open house, an Elsa meet-and-greet, and more family-friendly activities!
Even better, admission to the Holiday Market is FREE! The event is also part of a wonderful community initiative in partnership with Hamilton's Charity of Hope, helping raise funds to support local children and youth in need.
Whether you're looking to get some Christmas shopping done, enjoy festive food and entertainment, take in the holiday atmosphere, or simply spend a little time celebrating the season with friends, there's something for everyone!
✨ Come support local, enjoy the festivities, and help Hess Village transform into a little winter wonderland!

Here is the official link for the hess village festival: https://www.hessvillagehamilton.ca/wintervillagemarket

Join us for an unforgettable evening of refined flavour and warm hospitality at Victoria's Steakhouse, one of Hamilton’s premier destinations for steak and seafood excellence.

Address: 470 King St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1B7

From 7:15 PM on Sunday, November 22nd, indulge in a beautifully curated three-course prix fixe dinner for just $65 per person — a perfect way to elevate your Sunday night with thoughtfully prepared dishes using the finest ingredients.

🥂 What to Expect
Start your evening with an elegant appetizer designed to awaken the palate, followed by a choice of expertly crafted main courses featuring top-quality Canadian and Argentinian beef, fresh seafood, and seasonal accompaniments. Finish with a delightful dessert that’s the perfect sweet note to your meal.

🍷 Pair your dinner with selections from Victoria’s extensive wine list or enjoy a cocktail from the bar to complement each course.
Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a night out, this prix fixe experience at Victoria’s combines exceptional cuisine, elegant ambience, and attentive service for a truly memorable evening.

Steaks are halal, as per the menu

FYI: You are not limited to the 3 course menu, the full menu is available to order as well.

RSVP POLICY
Please feel free to RSVP to any event that you want to connect at. We take notice of no-shows and less than 24-hour cancellations. Members with repeat offenses will receive only 1 warning. If the no-shows continue, then that member will be removed from the group.
Let's build a community and foster friendships!