Mud Runs

Friendly [lichess](https://lichess.org/) tournament between chess clubs across Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Any number of people can play on behalf of the participating teams, but only the top 8 performers from each team will have their points count towards determining the winner. Games are 10+5. This is just for fun! **Message me for details on how to be added to the Little Rock Chess Club team on lichess.** Please note: the online event link is just a placeholder... the real link will be shared with Little Rock Chess Club team members on lichess.

[LONG OVERDUE COVID-19 UPDATE] We've not been meeting in person for a very long time, due to the need to protect our community from undue exposure during this pandemic. With over half a million deaths recorded now and no real end in sight, Monday Night Savages remains on hiatus as an in-person gathering event. However, there IS a Discord Server where folks are encouraged to set up online, virtual gaming events, as well as "We've been mutually quarantined and are tested negative" meetups. https://discord.gg/ukmNykS At some point, we hope the vaccines reach enough of the population to warrant general in-person gatherings again. When that day comes, the Monday Night Savages will join once more for great RPG action! ---------- I realized it was high time to update this description, so here it is. Monday Night Savages (called that because, when we started, it was mostly Savage Worlds games we had going) has evolved into all kinds of different games being run. We have numerous GMs, thankfully, and we have them rotating on an every-two-week basis. This means a given campaign or short series will run every other Monday for a while, while the opposite Mondays will feature a different set of games. Your best bet to find out what games are in the rotation is to join our Facebook group. Let me (Sean Patrick Fannon) know on FB that you'd like in on that group. That's also a great group to talk about games you'd like to run or see someone run. Prior to each Monday, the proposed games will be listed in the Conversation section below this announcement section; make sure you indicate your game choice below when it's posted. ~SPF

Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112878412370 IMPORTANT NOTE: WE DO SPEED DATING FOR DIFFERENT AGES EACH WEEK SO MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE AGE RANGE FOR EACH WEEK. * This event is for singles in the New York area * Grab a snack or maybe even a cocktail and get ready for a fun night of dates from the comfort of your own home! Our friendly host will welcome everyone and then you'll go on a series of live 1 on 1 video dates on Zoom. A new dater will show up on your screen every 5 minutes or so until you meet everyone. At the end of the event you'll be able to select those you'd like to see again. If they mutually matched with you, our host will send you each others' email addresses within 24 hours of the event. Find out why this event has been called, "The absolute best way to meet quality singles in the modern age". * Ticket price will be going up as event time approaches and we have very limited spots available so please sign up as soon as possible. This is a multi Meetup group event. 15 other groups have also been invited so be assured there will be a good turnout. "As a busy professional, I just don't have much time to get out and meet people as much as I'd like so this event was like a Godsend for me. It was a refreshingly fantastic experience!" - Jennifer S. "What a fabulous concept. I met some great people and I started dating one of the guys I met at the event." - Hannah M. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112878412370 FAQ: HOW DO I ACCESS THE EVENT? We will email you the link to the Zoom event on the day of the event. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL I MEET? You will have video dates with about 10 singles (varies from event to event). HOW LONG ARE THE VIDEO DATES? Each mini date lasts about 5 minutes. WHAT DO I NEED TO ATTEND? All you need is your computer or your smart phone or tablet. HOW STRICT IS THE LISTED AGE RANGE? If you're within a couple of years older or younger than the listed age range, you're welcome to attend. IS THERE A REFUND POLICY? If you need to cancel, please email us and we can transfer you to a future event. However we do not offer transfers if you cancel on the day of the event or don't show up. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/112878412370 https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/b/1/2/highres_491243314.jpeg

We offer an online meeting option every month. Depending on host availability, we also off an option to attend the same meeting in-person.

During this life changing event Roman Zanoni will deliver paradigm shifting inspiring speeches that will help you tap into the limitlessness of your mind and potential. This is a part of a healing program for trauma survivors at all levels. The duration of the call will be 45 minutes. This is an free Zoom event. See you there.

Join us for a breathwork session. Everyone is welcome. Cost of attending is only your time and attention. Join by clicking on the following link from your phone, or by entering it in computer’s web address bar. If this is your first time on Zoom, you may need to install the Zoom application first. https://zoom.us/j/750599401 Be well and Breathe deep, Chuck McGee III

Join us for Virtual Qigong! Spend an hour with us from your home and experience the stress busting ability of qigong. Start to bring clarity to your thinking, relieve pain, support the immune system and begin to chip away at chronic conditions by learning simple, effective, and powerful qigong techniques to support your health and well being mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. This event is free. No previous experience needed. No special attire needed. Time: Every Tuesday: 5:30PM - 6:30PM CT (call opens at 5:00 PM) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/434389538 Click on the Zoom Link a few minutes in advance of the start time - and "run" or "download" the Zoom launch window that pops up and that's it! Learn from and practice with Certified Instructor of Spring Forest Qigong Ann Minoff. Practice makes perfect, so after a few minutes of introduction, we'll jump right into the simple exercises from Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) that can lead to dramatic changes and instant relief. Here's Ann's bio https://www.springforestqigong.com/component/mymaplocations/ann-minoff Qigong is an ancient practice that dates back at least 4,000 years. It is considered a cornerstone of Chinese Medicine and includes gentle physical movements, visualization and meditation. Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ), a modernized form of qigong, was created by International Qigong Master Chunyi Lin with a focus on gaining the greatest benefit in the shortest amount of time. SFQ can start to improve all aspects of health; circulation, flexibility, strengthening immunity, emotional stability, mental clarity, stress reduction, pain relief all while providing an increased sense of happiness and vitality. Master Lin believes that everyone is born a healer and can help themselves heal and help others heal as well. His vision is “A healer in every home and a world without pain and suffering.” Chunyi is the author of a #1 Amazon bestseller, Born A Healer. He is also coauthor with Dr. Nisha Manek of the Mayo Clinic of a chapter on Qigong in a medical school textbook, The Textbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Second Edition. For more information from Master Lin about Qigong please see https://www.springforestqigong.com/

Montreal's longest running continuous game of AL D&D. A closed group — but we still keep a Meetup event online in case of openings. ——— *Priority* Priority will be given to players who have already played in this group in the past. When possible — our waitlist is based on how many previous games you've played with us. Please keep track as we use the honour system for it. Please contact Steve Bissonnette (steveyb@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the adventure. *RSVP policy* Please be nice to other players: RSVP only if you intend to show up. If your plans change and you can't make it, please un-RSVP as soon as possible. Thank you. *Time policy (Please arrive 15 min early)* Please arrive prepared 15 min earlier than the stated start time. Dice roll at start time. *Characters* DM will post about current optimal character level. ——— If you have any questions concerning characters or playing the hardcover please refer them to one of the event organizers or your Dungeon Master.

We listen, we learn, we have fun at our meetings. No charge to visit. Join us for the speaking, learning, and leadership opportunities. Meeting ID 85060494515 Passcode: swamp

*This zoom workshop is part of the Living Loving workshop series run by Insight Seminars.* *Workshops run the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Thursday of each month with a variety of presenters and subjects. All workshops create time to examine the theme in your life with guided breakout groups, amazing content and time to share. Sign up for all of them!* *InsightBoston.org*

Monthly meeting on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 3pm, usually on line. Full details at http://www.haveringcyclists.org/calendar/

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

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).

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Columbus City Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new restaurants in your city, together. \* Curated lunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on [Meetup.com](http://meetup.com/) is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

Over time I'm hoping to organize a hike to all the Franklin County Metro Parks. This is the first one so if you're interested jump in! We'll start with the Canopy Walk, a cool feature of this park. Climb 100 stairs to the top - or take the elevator if stairs aren't your thing. At the top there are a bunch of things to play on - a rope bridge, a fireman pole that we can slide down - and more! About fifteen minutes there and we'll head to the natural trail, Buttonbush, Maple and Beech Trail for 2.2 miles then do a 1.7 mile loop on the paved Greenway Trail. We'll be passing our cars as we transition if you only want to do the first loop, or the second loop. Pace of around 3.5 mph but no one left behind. If there is an interest we can grab lunch nearby afterward.