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Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

**Cours de Méditation Sahaj - Sahaja Yoga** Entrée libre et gratuite Chaque vendredi soir de 19h à 20h30 Vous désirez atteindre la paix, l'état de silence et comprendre comment y parvenir. Venez expérimenter la méditation Sahaj qui va vous permettre, à travers l'éveil de la Kundalini, d'atteindre ces états. Vous pourrez ensuite intégrer les programmes d'approfondissements pour vous ancrer dans la pratique de la méditation et découvrir les mécanismes de votre système subtil et vos chakras. Inscription obligatoire aux séances en nous contactant par téléphone Contacts : Aurélien : 06 03 76 98 15 Virginie : 06 52 95 77 23

**Besoin de relâcher la pression, d’apaiser ton mental ou simplement de souffler après ta semaine ?** Le Yoga Nidra est un processus doux et libérateur qui t’amène vers une relaxation consciente au niveau physique, mental et émotionnel. C'est une pratique transmise depuis des millénaires et adaptée aujourd’hui pour nous aider à retrouver équilibre et paix intérieure. Dès les premières minutes, tu es guidé·e vers un état de détente qui permet : * de libérer le stress et les tensions accumulées, * de favoriser un meilleur sommeil, * de retrouver équilibre et sérénité. Chaque vendredi, viens vivre ta bulle de paix : ✓ Une heure pour déposer la pression de la semaine, ✓ T’allonger confortablement et te laisser guider, ✓ Ressortir plus léger·e, reposé·e et recentré·e. **Infos pratiques** 📍 Espace Natbé – 10 bd Auguste Blanqui, Paris 13 (métro Place d’Italie) **19h45 – 20h45** ( merci de venir 5 minutes avant) **Tarifs :** \- 20 € la séance \- Cycle découverte 5 séances : 80 € \- Parcours immersif de 10 séances : 160 € **Le premier règlement** peut se faire en espèces directement sur place. Viens avec des vêtements confortables et chauds + une bouteille d’eau. **Les places sont limitées : inscris-toi dès maintenant pour garantir ta place dans la séance.** Après ton inscription, tu recevras toutes les recommandations pratiques et les infos de paiement. 👉 **Et si finalement tu ne peux pas venir, pense à te désinscrire pour libérer la place** 🙏 Pour rester connecté·e entre les séances et recevoir des rappels, rejoins le groupe **Whatsapp Yoga Nidra** : 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/LNVSXuRC5ESDGzCfeBeNRG À très bientôt pour ce beau voyage intérieur 🌿

\*Salut à toi ! \* Envie d’une soirée rien qu’entre filles pour papoter et t’amuser, et créer un petit groupe de copines avant de changer de lieu pour rejoindre une grosse soirée internationale mixte avec des locaux et des internationaux à Paris ? Rejoins nous pour naviguer entre bar \*\* Concept\*\* Un moment sympa et complice réservé aux filles pour partager des discussions, des rires et des cocktails . Que tu sois là pour te détendre, échanger des idées ou profiter d’une soirée entre copines, c’est l’occasion idéale ! Avant de rejoindre la plus grosse soirée en happy hour prolongée. Viens le plus tôt possible pour mieux se connaître avant de partir pour la grosse fiesta ! **Infos pratiques :** Horaire Afterwork Entre Filles : De 19h à 21h Gratuit avec le pass Socializus ! WhatsApp pour des infos rapides : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **Comment participer :** Vérifie l’adresse exacte avec l’app gratuite et le pass gratuit : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Ou soutiens l’association avec une carte de membre annuelle sur : [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Reste connectée :** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) WhatsApp (infos & rappels jour J) : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Active “Tout recevoir” pour ne rien manquer !) Groupe Facebook – [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Page Facebook – Photos, souvenirs et actus : [https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris](https://www.facebook.com/groups/afterwork.paris) Socializus : [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Deviens Orga : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Rejoins l’équipe bénévole et reçois une boisson gratuite ? C’est 100% gratuit car nous sommes une association à but non lucratif. ✦✦ Les changements de dernière minute peuvent arriver, mais tout est mis à jour via l’app avec le pass gratuit. Pour mieux gérer le nombre de participants, nous comptons sur les inscriptions via le pass gratuit. Inscris-toi seulement si tu es sûre de venir, on compte sur toi ! Viens profiter d’une soirée entre filles, puis d’une fête internationale ouverte à tous, dans une ambiance chaleureuse et multiculturelle ! / En participant à notre activité, vous acceptez d'être photographié et / ou filmé. Les photos et vidéos seront partagées sur nos réseaux sociaux et pourront être utilisées à des fins commerciales. Vous pouvez également publier vos propres photos avec le #socializus

TANDER MESS est un duo de jazz vocal mélancolique et introspectif qui entraîne les cœurs dans une danse douce et chahutée. S’inspirant des univers sonores légendaires des clubs de jazz New-Yorkais où le swing règne en maître, le duo peut parfois rappeler les disques live de Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan ou Blossom Dearie. À travers un répertoire soigneusement choisi, Alexandre Puechavy et Margaux Martins invitent tendrement le public à se laisser porter par les plus belles mélodies des années 1930 à 1960. La guitare virtuose et délicate d'Alexandre fusionne avec la voix sensible et affectueuse de Margaux dans un duo enchanteur farouchement déterminé à vous faire Tandre l'oreille. 🗓️ VENDREDI 15 MAI de 19H30 à 21H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Des bons jeux et une super ambiance ludique ! Nous jouons principalement à des jeux de plateau expert, n'hésitez pas à amener les vôtres :) Le lieu est super : c'est calme et il y a de la place, parfait pour jouer ! ATTENTION : les soirées commencent à 20h ! Arrivez à l'heure pour être sûr de commencer un jeu en groupe 😉 Entrée gratuite. Lieu : centre socioculturel BELLEVILLE 26 rue Rébeval 75019 Paris [https://www.facebook.com/LudoMonde](https://www.facebook.com/LudoMonde) [https://groups.google.com/g/ludomonde](https://groups.google.com/g/ludomonde) PS : la plupart des habitués viennent sans s'inscrire au meetup, il y a donc toujours du monde.

English version below Bonjour, Je vous propose une boucle à partir de la gare de Isle-Adam Parmain (ligne h). Depart à 10h45 (RDV possible à gare du nord vers 9h40) longueur : 23.5 km Prenez à boire, à manger et de quoi vous couvrir. lien visorando : https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-boucle-entre-l-isle-adam-et-presles/ Hello, I invite you to join me for a loop hike starting from Isle-Adam Parmain station (line H). Departure at 10:45 AM.(Meeting point possible at Gare du nord, around 9:40 AM). Distance: 23.5 km. Please bring water, food, and appropriate clothing.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Saturday for a fun session of badminton. **This session is open for lower intermediates and above (no complete beginners allowed).** What that means is that you should have a grasp of doubles gameplay and be comfortable with short serves at minimum. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try to get there early to change and warm up so we can start right on time. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 12€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/nishuastic with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable for 40€ each year. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Nischay (0780827985) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group, and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and issue a refund, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancellations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones, and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

**Constellations Familiales, Systémiques, Animiques.** **Paris** **Dimanche 17 mai** **14h30 - 18h00** **Au 64 rue des Tournelles 75003** **Inscriptions ici :** [réservations ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/constellations32) Infos : ilariainscriptions@gmail.com Il vous sera demandé de remplir un formulaire préalable à la séance pour cibler des thématiques récurrentes dans l'arbre généalogique. **Constellations familiales, systémiques et alchimiques** Certaines difficultés que nous traversons ne viennent pas seulement de nous. Elles peuvent prendre racine dans des expériences passées, dans notre histoire familiale, ou dans des dynamiques plus profondes, souvent inconscientes, qui continuent d’agir à travers nous. *** ### ✨ Vous pouvez être concerné(e) si vous vivez : * des schémas répétitifs dans vos relations (attirance pour le même type de partenaire, difficultés à vous engager ou à vous sentir en sécurité) * une peur de l’abandon, du rejet ou du jugement * une difficulté à trouver votre place, à vous affirmer ou à poser des limites * un sentiment de blocage, comme si quelque chose vous empêchait d’avancer malgré votre compréhension * des émotions intenses ou envahissantes (anxiété, tristesse, colère, vide) * une sensation de porter quelque chose qui ne vous appartient pas * des loyautés invisibles à votre système familial * des difficultés à recevoir, à donner, à vous ouvrir à l’amour * des répétitions dans votre vie (échecs, relations, situations similaires) * une difficulté à incarner pleinement qui vous êtes *** ### 🌊 Ce que permettent les constellations Les constellations familiales et systémiques permettent de rendre visibles ces dynamiques invisibles. À travers le groupe, une mise en espace vivante se déploie, révélant ce qui agit en profondeur et qui ne peut pas toujours être compris mentalement. Ce travail permet : * de remettre du mouvement là où quelque chose est figé * de libérer des charges émotionnelles ou transgénérationnelles * de retrouver une place plus juste dans votre système * d’apaiser les relations (à soi, à l’autre, à la famille) * de rétablir un sentiment de sécurité intérieure * d’ouvrir à une expérience plus libre et plus alignée de vous-même *** ### 🌿 Un travail à la fois thérapeutique et intérieur Ce processus ne repose pas sur l’analyse, mais sur une intelligence plus profonde du vivant. Il s’agit de laisser émerger ce qui cherche à être vu, reconnu et transformé. Les mouvements qui apparaissent peuvent parfois dépasser ce que l’on comprend, mais ils ouvrent à des changements concrets dans la vie. *** ### Pour participer Vous pouvez venir : * avec une problématique personnelle à explorer * ou simplement en tant que participant (le travail agit également en profondeur) Aucune expérience n’est nécessaire. *** ### ✨ Cadre L’espace est confidentiel, respectueux et sécurisant. Chaque personne est accueillie dans ce qu’elle traverse, sans jugement. C’est une expérience profondément transformatrice — pour la personne qui constelle comme pour les représentants. Comment se déroule une constellation ? Vous apportez une problématique concrète. Le groupe représente les éléments de votre système. Le mouvement profond peut alors émerger, et retrouver une harmonie perdue. Chaque constellation dure environ 1h à 1h30. Aucune connaissance préalable n’est nécessaire. Inscription : [https://www.billetweb.fr/constellations31](https://www.billetweb.fr/constellations31?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNzZOR2ttaE5RS1N5aDFiVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR48FuCl0IqyH5mM2xpEIMRxLxysFat9fxqeMBP1cUJKNL2ofcJRyyKb76AmgQ_aem_Oawc9VjkUxUL_cPIznaw8A) Contact : ilariainscriptions@gmail.com L’atelier sera suivi d’un Breathwork & Cacao à Paris pour permettre une intégration en profondeur. Réduction de 10 € pour toute participation aux deux ateliers. Une constellation est une expérience collective de transformation. Un espace pour retrouver sa place, libérer ce qui entrave et laisser circuler l’amour. Avec amour, Ilaria Rubei [www.ilariarubei.com](http://www.ilariarubei.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNzZOR2ttaE5RS1N5aDFiVXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4lCCoTc7Ev2z32NwSFYrsDb7NwjpvRNkDCnRuU0h4g4JVSOtd8QxmQgRivPg_aem_0OB9B2ytowKqs-8-zE4Wyg)

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

**Our May novel is: *The Quiet Librarian* by Allen Eskens** **This month’s book is set in the 20th century and mixes historical fiction with suspense and thriller elements. It also centers on women’s stories and relationships. The novel is 368 pages in print or 8 hours and 12 minutes on audiobook.** Hana Babic is a quiet, middle-aged librarian in Minnesota who wants nothing more than to be left alone. But when a detective arrives with the news that her best friend has been murdered, Hana knows that something evil has come for her, a dark remnant of the past she and her friend had shared. Thirty years before, Hana was someone else: Nura Divjak, a teenager growing up in the mountains of war-torn Bosnia—until Serbian soldiers arrived to slaughter her entire family before her eyes. The events of that day thrust Nura into the war, leading her to join a band of militia fighters, where she became not only a fierce warrior but a legend—the deadly Night Mora. But a shattering final act forced Nura to flee to the United States with a bounty on her head\*\*.\*\*

Let's check out the Maker's Market in German Village, a large outdoor Artisan Market, featuring over 65 Makers, Goods, Art and Delicious Food Trucks! Admission is FREE! [GVMM](https://www.gv-mm.com/) Let's get outside and enjoy the New Spring Season and Warm Weather! We will meet at Stauf's Coffee Roasters in German Village on South 3rd Street at Noon, 12 PM and then take a brisk walk to the Maker's Market, just south of Schiller Park. We can initially get coffee at Stauf's Coffee Roasters, if anyone may want to do so. Parking is widely available at Schiller Park and surrounding side streets. Thanks and hope to see you come out!

**History** The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville. Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people. As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support. The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts. In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area. **Map of the Park** Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png). **Summary** For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks. **Where We'll Meet** We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center. **After the Hike** Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks. The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.

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