Verity
111d Queen Street East M5C1S2 Toronto, ON, Canada

On January 11 #VerityMembers are invited to learn a powerful new technique to gain energy and clarity like never before! Facilitator Marie Bodine will walk you through the scientific breathing techniques of #WimHof Breathwork. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/empowering-breathwork-tickets-1

New #GEORGEToGo menu out today! After a busy Holiday season, Chef Loseto and our @georgeonqueen creatives are back in the kitchen cooking up a storm! Enjoy our new menu including Smoked Veal, Beet Fazzoletti and for dessert - Apple Sponge. Yum!! Order for delivery or curbside pickup. https://www.exploretock.com/georgerestaurant

#VerityMembers Regular hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. During this time the meeting rooms are available for your use. The gym and swimming pool are still off-limits. Complimentary coffee, tea and water will not be served but will be available. Physical distancing, wearing masks, registration and other COVID-19 rules apply. Let us know you're coming by emailing Concierge.

We are very pleased to share that Mary Aitken was awarded the Order of Canada. This award was given in recognition of the role Mary has played in promoting the advancement of women in Canada. The founding of the Verity club and the community of women that this has created is chief among her accomplishments. We look forward to toasting Mary and Verity together when we can safely do so in 2021. Learn more about the Order of Canada - one of our country's highest honours https://www.newswire.ca//governor-general-announces-61-new

Nov-25 Join us for a conversation with CAMH's Dr. Samantha Wells about building resiliency. We are facing an unprecedented combination of stressors and resilience is a crucial skill that we need to thrive in uncertain times. RSVP with Concierge.

ICYMI: Marlins hire Kim Ng as the first female GM in MLB history! Kim Ng started her Major League Baseball career as an intern, and three decades later she's still on the rise while shattering ceilings. https://buff.ly/3pz1rXd

#VerityMembers Join us on Nov-24 for Empowering Breathwork, an online workshop designed to teach you how to tap into the power of your own breath to transport you into deeper parts of your being. Register with Concierge.

#VerityMembers you can finally bring the taste of GEORGE home with GEORGE-TO-GO, our new fine dining takeaway experience. Pre-order by midnight tonight for pick up this week and don't forget to add a bottle of wine! https://www.exploretock.com/georgerestaurant

#VerityMember Maggie Fairs' latest edition of Plum Viewing. If we can, now is the time to support our incredible arts community! https://maggiefairs.medium.com/plum-viewing-8c8256e86e18

#VerityMembers when it comes to doing your workouts at home, who else has been using soup cans as weights for the past five months like our personal trainer, Dana? Join Dana every Monday at 7:00AM for Strength & Power Circuit, a full-body circuit class that will wake up your week! A reminder on #VerityFitness:... Maximum of six Members per class Members must register via the Members site Members must wear a mask into the studio Masks can be removed during your workout Members will be given disinfectant spray & a towel Check out the Members' site for a full fitness schedule. Looking forward to seeing you all in the studio, ladies! #fitnessjunkies See more

#VerityFitness: all virtual classes will remain virtual and all in-studio classes will also have the option to be taken virtually. Learn more through Verity Fitness.

Here's a weekly roundup of online arts and culture presentations curated by #VerityMember Maggie Fairs. https://buff.ly/2FTum6d

#VerityMembers are invited to catch up with friends or meet new ones while enjoying a leisurely lunch in the Verity Courtyard or Members' Lounge at Last Friday Lunch Club. Learn more through Concierge.

#VerityMembers Saturday lunch service in the Members' Lounge and Spa Lounge have resumed! Lunch will be served from 12:00PM 4:30PM every Saturday in both areas of the Club.

With the cooler Fall weather, the courtyard is still available to be enjoyed. Members are invited to bring their own blankets to use for extra layering while co-working or dining in the courtyard patio. #onlyatVerity

#VerityMembers, join us in the pool for #aquafit classes each day! Strengthen your entire body, improve your cardio and flexibility all while being gentle on your joints. Learn more through #VerityFitness! *Masks are not required in the pool

#WeekendReading Women participation in equity markets has surged during the pandemic and experts believe the growing need to share household expenses with rampant pay cuts and lay-offs has brought them to trading https://www.business-standard.com//women-participation-in-

#VerityMembers join the Book Club to review and discuss two powerful new books: "She Said" by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and "Letters to Eli" by Delane Cooper. https://buff.ly/35rlL58 #onlyatVerity

Summer might be coming to a close, but we have new unique combinations of gelato and sorbet flavours for you to try! https://alberobellogelato.com/

You know that being able to choose where and how to spend your day can be one of the richest gifts of all. We can offer that precious third space. #onlyatVerity https://www.verity.ca/request-information

#VerityMembers Strength & Power Circuit starts in-studio Monday at 7:00AM. Using your body weight, free weights and various equipment, this functional fitness circuit led by Dana, will leave you feeling strong. Maximum of six Members per class... Members must register via the Members site Members must wear a mask into the studio. They can be removed during your workout Members will be given disinfectant spray & a towel Check out the Members' site for full fitness schedule. Looking forward to seeing you all in the studio, ladies! #fitnessjunkies See more

#VerityMembers When coming to the Members' Lounge, or one of the meeting rooms, or arriving for lunch in the courtyard, please call ahead to ensure there is room for you. We are looking forward to seeing more of you in the Club as we move into Fall. #onlyatVerity

Todays #Uncorked #OnlyatVerity features the Brandy Alexandercocktail Brandy Cream de Cacao Cream Shake with ice, strain into chilled coup, grate nutmeg on top and enjoy! Let the weekend begin!

#VerityMembers Time to unwind and get the weekend started, join us in the Members' Lounge for a new season of Fridays Uncorked every Friday from 4:30PM 6:00PM. Enjoy happy hour prices on our featured cocktail, or a glass of red or white wine while relaxing in the Members' Lounge.

You know that having a network can be a real life-saver. We can help you build that network of deep and abiding relationships with other women. #onlyatVerity https://www.verity.ca/request-information

#VerityMembers, Spin classes start tomorrow morning at 7:00AM! Maximum of six Members per class Members must register via the Members site Members must wear a mask into the studio. They can be removed during your workout... Members will be given disinfectant spray & towel Check out the Members site for full fitness schedule. Looking forward to seeing you all in the studio, ladies! See more

Zucchini flower tempura from @georgeonqueen is a #VerityMember favourite. Our award-winning Executive Chef Lorenzo Loseto offers Members and guests bold epicurean adventures. Make a reservation for dinner at @GeorgeOnQueen

#WeekendReading: "Diversity is a number one issue for the private sector, right up there with return on investments and CEO Leadership. This moment is singular and provides an opportunity to create sustainable change. The time is NOW!" Read more of this interview on Diversity As A CEO Priority in Forbes https://www.forbes.com//diversity-as-a-ceo-priority-duri/

#VerityMembers, Fall fitness classes and small group training begins on September 8th and we're excited to see you in the studio! Our Fitness & Spa Director, Marina McSherry talks us through Verity's new fitness experience for when you arrive: Maximum of six Members per class Members must register for class via the Members site Members must wear a mask heading into the fitness studio... Instructors will be wearing a mask during class Members will be given a personal disinfectant spray and towel Check out the Members site for the full schedule. Looking forward to seeing you all in the studio. Have a wonderful long weekend!

#VerityMembers starting next Friday, September 11, join us in the Members' Lounge for a new season of Fridays Uncorked from 4:30PM 6:00PM. Enjoy happy hour prices on our featured cocktail, or a glass of red or white wine while relaxing in the Members' Lounge. With Member and staff safety in mind, the Members' Lounge has been arranged for physical distancing with tables 6 feet apart. We have introduced strict cleaning procedures to wip...e down all surfaces. Also, all our staff wear masks and undergo a daily temperature check for any possible exposure. We hope to see you in the Members' Lounge for the return of this Member favourite. Guests welcome! Call ahead to let us know you are coming. See more

On Sep-22, join us for a Wim Hof Method Wellness Workshop. Led by certified Wim Hof Instructor Marie Bodine, experience a massive reset using the power of Wim Hof Method breath exercises, followed by a meditation to delete daily stress and transform your body and mind into a state of long-lasting inner calm. #VerityMembers contact Spa Concierge to reserve your spot.

#VerityMembers are happily returning to the Club to enjoy lunch on the courtyard, reunite with each other, host close friends, and use our co-working spaces and fitness studios. It is great to see the Verity community feeling at home in the Club once again!

#VerityMembers - This Thursday is Breakfast Networking Meeting. Led by Verity Member Lisa Chicules, this month's topic focuses on promoting and supporting each other when we're engaging online. Meeting via Zoom! https://veritymembers.ca/event-3658846 #VerityVirtual

#VerityMembers - Join Book Club this month to review and discuss two engaging new books: "She Said" by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey and "Letters to Eli" by Delane Cooper. September's Book Club will be hosted in the Sand Room. Due to ongoing COVID-19 health and safety precautions, Members must call ahead before arriving at the Club. Email Concierge to register in advance. Image via @shesfulloflit

SEP-03 #VerityMembers join us for Breakfast Networking Meeting. Led by Verity Member Lisa Chicules, this month's topic focuses on promoting and supporting each other online.

#WeekendReading 10 Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Launching Your Dream https://buff.ly/2WfQxbR

#VerityMembers enjoying lunch on the courtyard patio. Soaking in the last days of summer.

#VerityMembers Swimming lessons are also now available! Contact our Fitness Director to learn more.

#VerityMembers join us every Thursday on the patio 4:30pm-6:00pm. Reserve with Concierge in advance.

This week, Chef has introduced a selection of new summer flavours! Available by the pint or have it on the menu: Blackberry Cassis Sorbet Pistachio Mint Gelato White Chocolate Matcha Gelato... Try a new flavour or taste all three! https://alberobellogelato.com/

AUG-28 - After months of lockdown we are reviving Last Friday Lunch Club! Verity Members are invited to catch up with friends or meet new ones while enjoying a leisurely lunch in the Verity Courtyard. Register with Concierge!

Summer is the time of year when we look forward to rest, relaxation and travelling. But this year has been a year like no other. Escape the "new normal" for one wonderful night with our Night on the Town package at The Ivy at Verity for $499. Includes: 1-night accommodation at The Ivy at Verity 4-course dinner for two at GEORGE Restaurant Continental breakfast for two... To make your reservations, email Concierge at [email protected] https://www.theivyatverity.com/

#VerityMember Mary Janigan wrote a thought-provoking article published in the Globe and Mail on the importance to Canada of the Canadian equalization formula establishing the principle of richer parts of Canada sharing their wealth with poorer parts of Canada. She compares our approach with the European Union now struggling to achieve some of the same goals. This article follows the publication of her book, "The Art of Sharing, The Richer versus the Poorer Provinces since Confederation" published by the McGill-Queens University Press. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-how-canadians-le/

After the long shut down, restock and replenish your spirits at #Verity. To learn more about becoming a #VerityMember, schedule a complimentary tour of the Club with our Membership Director. https://buff.ly/2nhOzcx

Did you miss Ben McNally when he presented his reading list last month? It's not too late to make the most of summer with a great story or two. Learn more about Ben's picks for this summer https://youtu.be/JFxd_Uh76c0

#WeekendReading: Women hit hardest by mental health effects of pandemic, and there may be more trouble ahead. "mounting evidence that the economic fallout of the pandemic is affecting women more than men, creating what has been dubbed a 'she-cession.'" https://www.ctvnews.ca//women-hit-hardest-by-mental-health

Time to unwind and get the weekend started! Join us every Thursday at 4:30PM - 6:00PM on the Verity courtyard for Thursdays Uncorked! Reserve with Concierge. #onlyatVerity