Men's Poker Nite

Come down for a great time. Food and drinks provided. Call or text numbers below for more info.

Please join us for a pleasant afternoon/evening of competitive party bridge. We use Zoom for audio/video chatting during our games: see the link in the date/time/place sidebar. You may wish use two separate devices for the audio-video and for the bridge play. Kindly provide me your BridgeBase.com username. Then, after you login to BridgeBase.com, go to "Play or Watch Bridge>Casual". From there you can receive the invitation to our table. (BridgeBase doesn't issue invitations unless you are in the right place. (And in case of trouble, it may work to back out and reenter the "Casusal" space.)) If we get more than 4 people, then we'll ask someone to stand up after a few rounds and let others play. Or have more tables! You must know Contract Bridge rules and basic bidding to play. No formal training will be offered, but this is a social, casual event, and bidding advice and meanings will be openly discussed at any player's request. ACBL Yellow Card (http://lexikos.com/yellowcard.htm) is our group-standard bidding system; a novice should please take time to study all basic openings and responses shown above, plus standard Jacoby Transfer (http://www.bridgebum.com/jacoby_transfers.php) and Stayman (http://www.bridgebum.com/stayman.php) responses to NT openings. We will expect a verbal alert on deviations an expert may make to these most-common conventions.

Come test out your knowledge as we put you on teams and ask you questions and see how much you know! Every team gets a point for every right answer! *** Rules: ● 0 tolerance for bad , inappropriate and offensive language ● no cyber bullying , harassment and shaming ● No rudeness and bad moral, ethical practices online Please report if you notice this happening Breach of these rules automatic ban from the group. Please help keep HPG a safe and happy/positive place for everyone! *** Donate: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO HPG AND INVEST INTO THE FUTURE OF KEEPING THE GROUP GOING WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY AND WORK HARD TO KEEP HAPPINESS AND POSITIVITY IN YOUR LIVES EVERYDAY! PayPal.me/happypositivegroup *** Disclaimer: HPG is not a counselling service and we do not offer advice, support or guidance. This Group is not intended as a substitute for therapy and anyone finding themselves needing care should seek the help of a qualified health care professional. Any text and/or links to external websites posted within comments in this group express the views of the author/respondent. They do not represent the views of the administrators, moderators or any other users. HPG disclaims all liability any responsibility from conversations made in this group.

Come and enjoy an hour of stimulating speaking. No pressure, no obligations until you choose to take an active role. Just bring yourself, and, maybe, a friend! Meetings online are fun and have freed us from the stress of the traffic.

JOIN US DURING OUR ONLINE ADVENTURE! We may be physically separated but are having fun and growing as speakers and leaders in online times, and we'd love to have even more go-getters join our energetic community! How? We're meeting via Zoom, at our usual time 8:00AM, every Monday, for one hour. We will switch back to in-person meetings when circumstances permit. We'll open the Zoom at 7:30 so feel free to enter ahead of time to check equipment and chat with the group. Cary Club Toastmasters *will* help you reach your public speaking goals in a warm, friendly environment with plenty of good-natured fun and effective, motivational feedback. This is especially true as we build those vital virtual meeting skills business now depends upon. In our meetings we hear and evaluate prepared speeches of 5-7 minutes and also test our extemporaneous skills with "Table Topics" Are you ready to stretch your wings? To join our Zoom Meeting, please contact David Lindquist at (919) 594-7608 or dlindquist0@gmail.com for the Zoom link and password.

****************************************************************************** In light of the Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada, we will be meeting online. Please RSVP to join us. You will be provided with the link upon your RSVP. **************************************************************************** So why join a Toastmasters club and how can we help you grow? https://bit.ly/3nsaMky Every Monday* evening, as Ebony Toastmasters, we get together in a lively and motivating setting to work on our public speaking and leadership goals. Each meeting consists of 3 segments: - Impromptu speeches - Prepared speeches - Constructive Evaluations Each week, we move toward becoming better speakers by practicing in a safe, encouraging and structured environment nudged forward by people who share the same goal. Typically we have 25+ attendees. We welcome guests to attend at no charge and see what we are all about. Hope to see you soon! *PLEASE NOTE that we do NOT meet on statutory or Ontario holidays.

Always 100% free to play. You must live in Santa Clara County or a neighboring County. $450 in prizes up for grabs each month in our no-cost Monthly TOC event. In order to qualify to play in the Monthly TOC event, you must win one of our no-cost TOC Qualifier events that happen at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm EVERY night on our poker site at: https://simoneteampoker.com/ Drop by and come try it out. Free poker + fun prizes. For all the details, visit: https://www.thesimoneteampromo.com/toc Hope to see you online! -Chris

Text347-779-2647 for more info. If you're interested in joining our community of dedicated poker players, please get in touch with me directly. Take your poker game to the next level by networking with those who take it just as serious!

Text347-779-2647 for more info. If you're interested in joining our community of dedicated poker players, please get in touch with me directly. Take your poker game to the next level by networking with those who take it just as serious!

We are now gathering via ZOOM. We gather together to share a deeper connection to ourselves and to the people in our lives. Join this group if you have pondered these questions or others like them: How do I show up in the world? What blocks me from achieving my dreams? How can I become a better partner, son, father, brother, and man in the world? All men are welcome to bring themselves and their life experiences to this circle, where we truly learn from each other. Participation is completely voluntary, and confidentiality is paramount. We're not affiliated with any religious or political organizations -- all beliefs are welcome here. We meet every 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Meetings are free and we encourage you to join us regardless of your previous experience with men's work. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS: Circling is a practice that is most effective when everyone shows up fully present. Please arrive well rested, nourished, and with a clear and unaltered mind (this includes not having alcohol or cannabis beforehand). Please also note that this is not a therapeutic setting, and the facilitators are not trained counselors. If you have needs for a trained counselor, this practice should not be considered a substitute for any recommended care by a trained professional. If you signed up but are unable to attend, please make sure to update your RVSP status, even if it's last minute. If you end up on the waiting list, please check your status as the event approaches, as spots are likely to open up. Plan to arrive on time, as your timeliness helps ensure the flow of the meeting is not interrupted. Please stay for the full duration of the event. If you have a conflict that requires you to leave early, inform one of the organizers prior to the start of the event. • If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask one of the organizers. TO REGISTER: Please RSVP on Meetup to reserve your seat and to help us to plan for the group. Please change your RSVP if your plans change! TO REACH THE ORGANIZERS: kellys412@hotmail.com

Join our game. 1/2 no limit hold em. GOOD VIBES ONLY!! We play on poker bros. Let me know if you wish to join our chat!

Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112531388412 We get it, you're all cooped up at home but still want to have some fun... Grab a cocktail or your favorite snacks because we're bringing a fun social game party directly to your home! HOW IT WORKS: Once you sign up, you'll be given a link to join a party of other people via video on Zoom. All you need is a laptop, phone or tablet to take part in the event. You'll enjoy an evening of meeting new people, fun social interactions and games. Our friendly host will be with you live via video orchestrating the event and even making introductions among the group so you'll get to know the other people attending. It's so much fun! THIS IS A MULTI MEETUP GROUP EVENT. 10 OTHER GROUPS HAVE ALSO BEEN INVITED SO WE'RE EXPECTING A GREAT TURNOUT! THIS EVENT WILL LIKELY SELL OUT FAST AND WE HAVE LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE SO GRAB YOUR TICKET ASAP. When you login to the event, you'll get to see all of the other participants via video on Zoom. The event host will then pair you off into smaller teams of about 6 people per group and you'll be working as a team against the other groups. You'll be playing fun games like.... * Solving really cool riddles, answering trivia type questions and other fun games that are similar to your favorite party games and TV game shows! WIN AMAZON GIFT CARDS! The winners of the event will get to spin our prize wheel to win prizes which include Amazon gift cards! WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE EVENT: "That was an absolute blast! By the end of the event I had already made some new friends. The games were so clever and fun" - Laura D. "It was the best time I've had in a long time. The host did a fantastic job" - David M. After the event, we'll leave the event open for about 15 minutes so you can exchange contact information with anyone else from the event. This is a great opportunity to make new friends. Typically about 65% of the attendees are singles so it's even a chance to possibly meet that special someone! FAQ: If I have friends or family members that don't live with me, can they be put on a team with me? Yes! We'd say about 75% of participants sign up on their own but if you have any friends or family members that want to join, they can too (simply message the host at the beginning of the event and ask to be placed on the same team as them). Each player needs to buy their own ticket. If you have a family member/s that is same household as you, they are welcome to sit next to you and you can play along with you but each device needs to purchase their own ticket. If I attended a past event with you, can I sign up for this one? Yes, In fact we never use repeat questions and we always change up the games so feel free to sign up with as many of our upcoming events as you'd like! How do I join the event? After you sign up on to Eventbrite we will send you a link with an invitation to join the event. We'll send you that link by the day of the event. If for some reason you don't see an email from us by the event date, make sure to check your spam folder in case it ended up there by accident. What is the age range? All ages (Over 18) are welcome. We usually have a good mix of ages. How many will be participating? We expect between 15 and 30 people. Get more details and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112531388412 https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/e/8/e/highres_491204686.jpeg

**Wednesday Evening Gaming!** Come play **MODERATE card/board games** on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:00 PM. Everyone is easygoing! Let's have FUN! Make new friends! **HAVE A TON OF FUN!** SIGN UP BY 9:00 AM ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT! **Play moderate/middle weight board and card games** from Rich’s vast collection. The selected games will be ones that are generally moderate to play - most with fewer rules compared to complex, heavy games. Some are gems! NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME. This is a FREE event! RSVP TODAY! We’ll play at the MARPLE LIBRARY. Masks are optional. The attendance will be limited to four to allow everyone to spread out some. RSVP TODAY! Plenty of parking at the library. If you have questions, EMAIL RICH at: (Note: Meetup converted my plain text email address to a link? Don’t click the link. Instead, copy it, and paste it in your email program.) (ProgramMan2525@gmail.com) or communicate through the Meetup system. Here's a good opportunity to **have some FUN** playing games while making some new friends. RSVP TODAY! ================================= [The library will close at 8:00 PM SHARP.] To not disrupt the library and minimize the risk of COVID-19, we'll limit our participation to the first four who RSVP which includes Rich. RSVP is required. If you change your mind after making your RSVP, please change your status so that someone else might have an opportunity to participate. ===================================

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.

Thanks for being a part of the CABS Meetup Group! We meet @ the COFFEE UNDERGROUND on Indianola Avenue. We play many different games @ CABS - bring your own or play one of the OVER 2000 in our library. What are your favorite games? What was the last game you played? Hope to see and game with you soon! Check us out on Facebook! Doors open early on Saturday Mornings at 10am and around 4pm on Fridays if you are interested in learning new / simpler games ... or new to the hobby or just want to check us out come in early just after noon and we will show you around before the crowd grows. Stay for a game or two, an hour or two or for the day! Your first visit is free and after that it's $5 a meeting or you can join for the year! It's Your Move

Lunch in Powell with the fellas. Please see the google invite for location and deets (Bill and Walter sent it out way back).

Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR - FLIGHTS N TACOS!!! Join us for a fun and relaxed Over 50 Happy Hour on Friday, May 1st from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Giant Eagle Grandview Yard Event Center! (upper level) **Plenty of free parking**. The event center is huge! Pics are in the comments. Over 50 CINCO de MAYO HAPPY HOUR!! – Flights n Tacos Let’s join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) • Taco Bar • Margarita and Beer tasting • Complementary chips and salsa • Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase • Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: Optional - For $15.00 per person you can also get 4 Margarita or beer) Get ready for a fun evening filled with live music, great conversation, and a lively crowd of 50+ singles and friends looking to mix, mingle, and enjoy the night. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll quickly feel the welcoming, social vibe. Enjoy happy hour at the bar until 6 PM, or take part in the special Cinco de Mayo experience featuring margarita flights and delicious Mexican bites. It’s the perfect setting to relax, meet new people, and celebrate in style. Our private upstairs space gives us plenty of room to connect, laugh, and enjoy the energy of the night. Come when you can, stay as long as you like — the best conversations (and the most fun!) tend to build as the evening goes on. No agenda — just great people, live music, and a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss!

We'll hike 3.4 miles on the Killdeer and Yellowlegs Trails - both out and back gravel trails. If we want more mileage we can repeat an out and back. Pace of around 3.5 mph, no one left behind and those who want to go faster sure can! As always optional lunch after. This is the second Metro Park in the lineup for me - with 21 to go (plus more are being added).

Details Let's join together for a fiesta! (Invite friends - we have lots of room!) Taco Bar Margarita and Beer tasting Complementary chips and salsa Margs/cocktails at the bar for purchase Freshly prepared snacks in the deli for purchase Festive Band/Music Margaritas/Mexican Beer Tasting + Taco Bar: $15.00 per person (covers 4 Margarita or beer samples and one pass thru the Taco Bar) Where: #MarketDistrict (Grandview Yard) location. The party room (our private space) will be decorated with both patios open! Adjoining upstairs area also open for over flow and mingling. After Party: Sometimes, we head to a venue to hear live music afterwards. LDNL is at Black Swan in Hilliard tonight! Wear your bright colors and cheerful !Salud!