CANAAF Alopecia Areata Community Social - Toronto & GTA

Spend a fun, casual afternoon with CANAAF’s GTA alopecia community! All ages welcome for games, food, and connection. This fall, we’re bringing together people of all ages living with alopecia and their loved ones for a social in Mississauga. Enjoy interactive games at Activate and a relaxed group lunch at Milestones. Come for one activity or stay for both! EVENT SCHEDULE 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Activate Games Mississauga Explore Activate, an interactive gaming experience where you move between different rooms to take on fun, hands-on challenges that test your physical skills, quick thinking, and problem-solving. Work together or compete with your CANAAF friends as you play, laugh, and tackle each challenge! Age requirements: Players must be at least 6 years old. Children under 13 require adult supervision. CANAAF volunteers will be available to help supervise participating children so parents can enjoy the activities, too. What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothing, athletic shoes, and a water bottle. Free lockers and locks are provided. Outside food and drinks are not permitted inside. Arrival: Please arrive by 11:15 AM to check in and get ready to begin at 11:30 AM. 1:00–3:30 PM | Group Lunch at Milestones Location: Milestones, Heartland Town Centre 730 Matheson Blvd W, Mississauga, ON L5R 3T2 Connect with others living with alopecia in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Enjoy good food, casual conversation, and the chance to share experiences and get to know one another! Please note: Lunch is not included in registration. Each attendee is responsible for paying for their own meal at the restaurant. HOW TO REGISTER • Select the appropriate Eventbrite ticket option for Activate, lunch, or both activities. • Lunch-only registration is free. You will not be charged through Eventbrite; you’ll pay for your meal at the restaurant. • All Activate participants must complete the player waiver before playing. Complete the Activate waiver online here to save time on arrival. LOCATION, PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSIT Both Activate and Milestones are located in Heartland Town Centre in Mississauga. Free parking is available at the shopping centre. Travelling from Union Station by public transit? To Activate: Take GO Bus 21 to Square One, then transfer to MiWay Bus 66. Get off at McLaughlin Road south of Britannia Road, where the stop is right outside Activate. To Milestones: Take MiWay Bus 66 to McLaughlin Road at Matheson Boulevard, or Bus 61 to Mavis Road at Matheson Boulevard. Milestones is approximately a 5-minute walk away. We look forward to seeing you there!